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Barcelona coach Hansi Flick hailed Lamine Yamal as the best player in the world after his side thrashed Real Betis 5-2 to equal the best-ever start to a LaLiga season.

Spain have been fined and told to partially close the stadium hosting their next international friendly after Islamophobic chanting was heard during a match against Egypt earlier this year.

Netflix bought exclusive rights to broadcast the 2030 World Cup in co-host Spain on Tuesday in a deal that lets a free-to-air public broadcaster show games each day including the

Former Barcelona and Chelsea winger Pedro has announced his retirement from the game at the age of 39.

With the 2026 World Cup well and truly behind us, the first fall international break saw all the top teams playing four times in three weeks. Which sides look strongest and most likely to contend in four years' time?

Spain coach Luis de la Fuente said the "insatiable" world champions have no intention of slowing down after coming from behind to beat Croatia 2-1 in the UEFA Nations League on Tuesday, extending their unbeaten streak to 43 games.

Hislop: International break has been 'too much' for players

Spain preserved a 2½-year unbeaten streak by rallying to beat Croatia 2-1 thanks to a clutch second-half double from super-sub Mikel Merino on Tuesday in Split.

Spain coach Luis de la Fuente said he is keeping a close eye on Lamine Yamal's minutes with Spain during the international break, with the Barcelona teenager looking to continue his sensational form against Croatia on Tuesday.

Spain coach Luis de la Fuente says Lamine Yamal is on the path to becoming a legend after being left stunned by the teenager's latest goal in Saturday's 3-1 UEFA Nations League win over Czechia.