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1dMatteo Moretto

Sources: Atlético sign Baena, Cardoso to follow

Atlético Madrid have completed the signing of Spanish midfielder Álex Baena in a deal worth around around €50 million ($58m), with United States international Johnny Cardoso set to sign next, sources have told ESPN.

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1dAdriana Garcia

Courtois: Alexander-Arnold a 'nightmare' for GKs

Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois is very impressed by Trent Alexander-Arnold's "unbelievable" crossing ability, saying his new teammate is a "nightmare" for goalkeepers.

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1dMatteo Moretto

Sources: Valencia offer Arsenal target new deal

Valencia has offered Cristhian Mosquera a new contract in an attempt to prevent him from leaving for Arsenal, sources have told ESPN.

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2dAdriana Garcia

LaLiga fixtures: First Clasico set for Oct. 26

Barcelona will begin their LaLiga title defence away to Mallorca on the weekend of Aug. 16/17 while a first Clásico against Real Madrid is set for Oct. 26, the Spanish FA announced on Tuesday.

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5dAlex Kirkland

Madrid's Alaba out of CWC after injury setback

Real Madrid defender David Alaba will miss the remainder of the Club World Cup due to a new injury, extending his sidelined time this season after a knee injury.

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6dMatteo Moretto

Sources: Atleti near deal for Villarreal's Baena

Atlético Madrid and Villarreal are putting the final touches on a deal that would finally see Aston Villa target Álex Baena move to Atleti in a deal totaling €50 million ($58.5m), sources have told ESPN.

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Laporta: Barça can pay Williams' release clause

Barcelona president Joan Laporta has said the club are "prepared" to meet Nico Williams' €58 million ($67.8m) release clause despite Athletic Club's complaints over their spending power.

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7dSam Marsden

Athletic press LaLiga on Barça signing Williams

Athletic Club have confirmed they met with LaLiga to question Barcelona's ability to sign players within the league's financial fair play rules amid the Catalan side's ongoing pursuit of Nico Williams.

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7dMatteo Moretto

Source: Barça's Pablo Torre close to Mallorca move

Barcelona attacking midfielder Pablo Torre is closing in on a transfer to Mallorca after agreeing terms with the LaLiga club, a source confirmed to ESPN.

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7dAdriana Garcia

LaLiga to get new refs after Madrid controversy

The Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) is making sweeping changes after deciding on Thursday to part company with the head of VAR and the president of the Technical Committee of Referees.

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7dSam Marsden

Barça chief Laporta: Madrid have model of 'power'

Barcelona president Joan Laporta has said Clásico rivals Real Madrid have a model of "power" and "signing players" that contrasts with how the Catalan club is run.