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Barcelona have reportedly decided not to sign a new center-forward this summer unless a last-minute opportunity arises, instead turning to Raphinha as a false-nine option. Despite Lewandowski and Ferran Torres potentially leaving, the striker spot remains a concern, but the club trust Raphinha, who has scored 58 goals under Flick.

Spain Basketball's official social media shared a photo of Hugo Gonzalez and Neemias Queta, highlighting their transition from Boston teammates to international opponents. In Spain's 89-95 loss to Portugal, Queta posted 16 points and 9 rebounds, while Gonzalez managed just 3 points and 4 rebounds.

Thunder media suggests SGA may face voter fatigue after back-to-back MVP wins, with Windhorst noting the criteria for a third MVP are much higher, requiring a truly historic season.

Georgia defeated Montenegro 101-74 in the FIBA World Cup European Qualifiers on August 29, powered by Magic forward Goga Bitadze's 23 points and 8 rebounds in 30 minutes.

Spurs media discuss Stephon Castle, who topped an NBA journalists' poll for Most Improved Player with 34 points. After a strong rookie season, expectations are high for Year 2; with his defense and physical tools already in place, improved offense could make him one of the league's most improved players.

Manchester City cruised past Crystal Palace 4-1 away in Premier League Round 2, as 18-year-old €95M signing Buadi made his debut off the bench in the 82nd minute. In just 14 minutes, he completed all 21 passes (100% success rate), including 14 into the opponent's box, while also making one tackle.

Crystal Palace defender Chadi Riad has been ruled out for most of the season after scans confirmed a torn anterior cruciate ligament, his second such major injury. The 23-year-old Morocco international was carried off in the 70th minute of the defeat at Everton.

Manchester City's 2026 summer window sees a major overhaul as Pep Guardiola and 11 players leave, bringing in €341 million. Notable exits include Rodri to Barcelona, Bernardo Silva to Real Madrid, and Savio to Tottenham for €87.7 million.

Manchester United are reconsidering their pursuit of a new left-back due to budget constraints after Carlos Baleba's £70m price tag. With Luke Shaw's injury record a concern, the club may instead rely on internal solutions, such as shifting Dalot or Mazraoui from the right, or using versatile midfielder Baleba as a makeshift option.

Simeone confirms Alvarez will miss the La Liga clash at Sevilla after three straight days without training. The Atletico coach says he is aligned with the club and will support the Argentine forward should he stay, while the team remains in good form despite a shortage at centre-forward. Simeone also provided an update on Cristian Romero and is approaching his 800th match in charge.

According to Marca, Barcelona has stopped major summer signings, keeping only the Alvarez option. After wins over Elche and Athletic Bilbao with 7 goals and none conceded, Flick is satisfied. The club will save its financial fair play space for January to sign a striker, with possible funds from selling Casado and Hector Fort. Center-back remains the likeliest reinforcement area.

Bayern Munich are poised to make Michael Olise a long-term cornerstone by offering him the club's top salary. Despite interest from Real Madrid, Olise is expected to stay in the Bundesliga for another season. A new contract, extending beyond his current 2029 deal, is likely to include a release clause that his existing agreement does not have.

Juventus have suspended their pursuit of Zirkzee after Jonathan David's transfer fell through. Fiorentina made exploratory contact on Wednesday and held formal talks with the Manchester club the following day, planning to table an offer of a €5 million loan fee plus a €25 million buy option. After Zirkzee's agent team recontacted Juventus that morning, the player's attitude turned receptive. The deal is not yet fully finalized, but optimism...

Juventus have abandoned their pursuit of Zirkzee as Jonathan David has yet to leave the club. Fiorentina are preparing an offer of a €5 million loan fee plus a €25 million buy option. Fabio Paratici, Fiorentina's former sporting director, seized on Juventus' delay and turned his target to Zirkzee. Fiorentina made tentative contact on Wednesday, which progressed into formal talks yesterday. After Zirkzee reconnected with Juventus' camp this morning, he relented, and his agent has explained the Fiorentina option to Juventus' hierarchy.

German Sky Sports reporter Patrick Berger reports: Hoffenheim midfielder Dennis Geiger has terminated his contract and joined NEC Nijmegen as a free agent. The deal is done, with the medical scheduled for August 28 and a new contract running until 2028. The 28-year-old Geiger has a market value of €1 million, came through Hoffenheim's youth academy, and made 147 appearances for the first team.

Roma's beat reporter confirms Chelsea winger Gittens is the top left-wing target ahead of Lyon's Fofana. Chelsea rejected Roma's initial €3m loan plus €40m optional buy offer, insisting on a permanent or mandatory-buy deal. Talks continue, with Roma preparing an improved offer and checking UEFA FFP budget limits.

PSG set a club record with €294.3m in player sales this summer, headlined by Barcola's €140m move to Liverpool, making him the club's most expensive sale ever and the priciest Ligue 1 export to an overseas club.

In an interview, Inter official Zanetti expressed optimism about the Champions League draw, which pits Inter against Real Madrid, Liverpool, and Dortmund. He emphasized the competition's significance and the team's ambition to advance. Referring to two final losses, he noted Inter's revenge mentality and closeness to their target. He also denied Lautaro's Spanish transfer rumors, confirming the forward is happy at Inter as captain.

According to Spanish media reports, former Real Madrid defender Carvajal has ruled out a move to Leganes, with his camp denying any contact. The veteran plans to leave Spain and considers Saudi Arabia or Qatar as his next destination, seeing this as the ideal time to evaluate high-paying overseas offers. Leganes had targeted him while strengthening, but no talks have taken place.

Shannon Sharpe responded to McGrady's "MVP is more valuable than a championship" claim, insisting Brunson's title outweighs Gilgeous-Alexander's MVP. Sharpe noted that Brunson has played in New York for 53 years at just 6 feet tall — a height at which players rarely lead teams to championships — yet Brunson did it. He cited Isiah Thomas and Curry as examples, both 6-foot-2, while Brunson, at 6 feet, still led his team to success.