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LaLiga: Barça's Raphinha POY, Yamal Best U23

Barcelona winger Raphinha was named LaLiga Player of the Season on Friday, after the Brazilian played a major role in his side winning the domestic treble, with club teammate Lamine Yamal named Best Under-23 player.

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Sources: Madrid to pay $45M Mastantuono release

Real Madrid are close to completing the signing of River Plate star Franco Mastantuono, sources have told ESPN, with the playmaker expected to arrive in August, after playing for River at the Club World Cup.

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Sources: Barça hope to avoid severe UEFA penalty

Barcelona face further punishments for breaches of UEFA's financial fair play (FFP) regulations, but club sources are hopeful they will avoid any severe sanctions from the governing body.

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2025 FC 100: Yamal, Mbappe among best men's soccer players

It's that time again: with the UEFA Champions League final behind us and the 2024-25 season officially over, it's time to rank the top 100 players in the world of men's soccer right now. Welcome to the FC 100.

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Gavi doubles down on critics: 'They have no idea'

Barcelona midfielder Gavi has doubled down on his claim that his critics have "f------ no idea" how good he is, saying people hate him for his style of play.

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Yamal: Spain-France can be Ballon d'Or decider

Yamal is happy to bill Spain's UEFA Nations League semifinal against France as a Ballon d'Or decider between him and Dembélé if that's what people want.

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Madrid's Huijsen wants to be like Sergio Ramos

Real Madrid's new signing Dean Huijsen has said he wants "to be like Sergio Ramos," praising the former Madrid captain as his "idol."

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Pep: Ederson, Ortega will both stay at City

Manchester City coach Pep Guardiola has said goalkeepers Ederson and Stefan Ortega will both stay at the club and downplayed any interest in Espanyol's "extraordinary" Joan García.

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Atlético Madrid renew Griezmann contract to '27

Antoine Griezmann has signed a one-year contract extension at Atlético Madrid which would keep him at the club until June 30, 2027.

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Doué beats Yamal to Champions League award

Paris Saint-Germain winger Désiré Doué beat Barcelona's Lamine Yamal to win the Champions League Young Player of the Season award.

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Antony says farewell to Betis: 'Felt like home'

Antony has thanked Real Betis for helping to "find a piece" of himself as he comes to the end of a six-month loan spell that sees him return to Manchester United.