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Updated Sep 22, 2026, 2:27 a.m. · 8 stories

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   Soccer's wildest warmup kits of 2026-27: The good, the bad and the ugly

   Forget home, away and third alternate jerseys -- the prematch warmup kit is where the real fun is to be had. Get a load of this season's best and worst.

   ESPN · Sep 22, 1:01 a.m. · Open story

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   Kylian Mbappé refuses to criticise referee despite Madrid derby 'mistakes'

   Kylian Mbappé has refused to criticise the referee in charge of Real Madrid's 2-1 derby defeat to Atlético Madrid, despite admitting that official Miguel Ángel Ortiz Arias made "mistakes" in his handling of the match.

   ESPN · Sep 21, 11:47 a.m. · Open story

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   Why this 3-week international break is longest ever (and why that's a good thing)

   Fans have grown used to international games interrupting the club season, but this break will be a week longer than before. It's not as bad as it sounds.

   ESPN · Sep 21, 12:52 a.m. · Open story

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   Mourinho's ref rants overshadow Madrid derby defeat; can Arsenal shrug off heavy loss?

   Real Madrid lost the derby to Atletico this weekend, but Jose Mourinho's focus was on the refereeing postgame, not the result. Plus: Can Arsenal shake off a deservedly heavy defeat at Brighton?

   ESPN · Sep 21, 6:36 a.m. · Open story

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   José Mourinho blasts ref, VAR: 'Two clear red cards' for Atlético Madrid

   José Mourinho blasted the referee and the VAR after Real Madrid's 2-1 derby defeat to Atlético Madrid, saying Atlético should have received "two clear red cards."

   ESPN · Sep 20, 12:56 p.m. · Open story

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   Sevilla's Luis García: 'It's a joke' Raphinha not Ballon d'Or nominee after another Barcelona hat trick

   Sevilla coach Luis García said it is a joke Raphinha is not among the Ballon d'Or nominees after watching the Barcelona forward score a hat-trick in his side's 3-1 defeat on Saturday.

   ESPN · Sep 19, 3:55 p.m. · Open story

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   Deco confirms Barcelona contract extensions for Raphinha, Marc Bernal and Xavi Espart

   Barcelona sporting director Deco has confirmed agreements to extend Raphinha, Marc Bernal and Xavi Espart's contracts.

   ESPN · Sep 19, 8:53 a.m. · Open story

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   José Mourinho rejects Real Madrid, Barcelona comparisons: LaLiga 'a marathon'

   José Mourinho has rejected comparisons between his Real Madrid team and high-scoring Barcelona, saying the LaLiga season is "a marathon" ahead of Sunday's Madrid Derby.

   ESPN · Sep 19, 7:54 a.m. · Open story

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