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Mbappé back to 'hating failure' on France return

France captain Kylian Mbappé has sad he has returned to the mental state of "hating failure" as he rejoins with the national team for the first time since their unsuccessful Euro 2024 campaign.

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Pedri hails 'sergeant' Flick for Barça's flying start

Midfielder Pedri has lauded "sergeant" Hansi Flick after Barcelona's impressive start to the season, saying they are working harder than ever.

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Rafa Mir out on bail after sexual assault arrest

The Valencia forward Rafa Mir was released on bail on Wednesday, as police investigate allegations of sexual assault against the player and a friend.

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Carvajal: MLS a 'possibility' when I leave Madrid

Real Madrid defender Dani Carvajal has admitted that a move to MLS when he decides to leave the Spanish and European champions is "a possibility."

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Vini Jr: Spain must reduce racism to host '30 WC

Real Madrid and Brazil forward Vinícius Júnior said Spain should be stripped of the 2030 World Cup hosting rights unless it improves on the issue of racism, sparking furor in the country on Tuesday.

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Valencia's Mir arrested for alleged sexual assault

Valencia striker Rafa Mir was arrested by the Spanish Guardia Civil police for an alleged sexual assault, the club said on Tuesday.

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Laporta: Barça transfers will be normal in January

Barcelona president Joan Laporta has insisted the club will be able to sign players "normally" in January after a summer transfer window fraught with registration problems.

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Barça's Raphinha: All players need psychologists

Barcelona forward Raphinha has said working with a psychologist is essential if you want to navigate a career as a professional footballer and not let the sport "destroy you."

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Source: Madrid's Ceballos out for 6-8 weeks

Real Madrid midfielder Dani Ceballos is expected to be absent for between six and eight weeks with an ankle sprain, a source has told ESPN, adding to the LaLiga club's midfield injury list.

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Barça deny Deco exit reports after transfer woes

Barcelona have hit back at reports suggesting sporting director Deco is considering leaving the club after a difficult transfer window.

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Mbappé brushes off pressure: 'Here to be Kylian'

Kylian Mbappé insisted he hadn't felt under pressure to score his first LaLiga goal after grabbing a brace in Real Madrid's 2-0 win over Real Betis on Sunday.