Spanish football club based in Valencia, competing in La Liga
Spain's World Cup-winner Ferran Torres has joined Paris Saint-Germain on a deal through 2031 for about €50m. He arrives after a standout Barcelona season and a World Cup final winner; PSG aim to strengthen under coach Luis Enrique as they pursue further titles.
Valencia has agreed a loan for Liverpool midfielder Harvey Elliott. Valencia will not pay a loan fee and there is no obligation to buy at the end of the season. Elliott has spent last season on loan at Aston Villa and is seeking first-team football after Liverpool recorded a busy transfer window.
Liverpool’s sporting director Richard Hughes has stepped down to pursue a fresh challenge with Al Hilal in Saudi Arabia. The exit follows Michael Edwards’ departure and a broader leadership shake-up at Anfield. The club is searching for a successor to guide recruitment during a busy transfer window.
Torres heads PSG to a 2-1 win at Marseille after a late Desir Doué cross, with Marseille’s Angel Gomes equalising before Marquinhos seals it. Weah is sent off for a second bookable offence as PSG climb in Ligue 1. The result comes ahead of a two-week international break.
Barcelona beats Levante 3-2 to stay atop La Liga after a gripping clash that saw Levante rally from two goals down before Karim Adeyemi sealed the win in second-half stoppage time. Xavi Espart and Lamine Yamal struck early, and Barcelona’s defense held firm late on.
Spain has secured the world championship after beating Argentina in New Jersey. Dani Olmo reflects on the moment of triumph and the lasting impact of belonging to a legendary generation.
Spain has retained its status as world and European champion while Valencia recruits Javier Aguirre to salvage a faltering start to La Liga. Aguirre will lead Valencia for the remainder of the season with an option to extend, as the club seeks to climb off the bottom of the table.
Napoli's Scott McTominay has been pivotal in their title-winning run and is amid contract talks; Real Madrid are monitoring his situation as questions over his future intensify. The club aims to extend his stay, with talks ongoing and a potential January market move considered.
Vinicius Jr. has been suspended for four La Liga matches after a red card for pulling Nathan Saliba’s hair in Real Madrid’s win over Villarreal. The ban rules him out of El Clasico against Barcelona and other fixtures while Mourinho defends his player’s conduct.
A high-speed rail crash in Urda, Toledo, has killed many and injured scores as two trains collided on the same track. The incident is the second deadly rail crash in Spain this year, prompting fears over safety and ongoing investigations. Victims include athletes and professionals; authorities are conducting DNA identifications.