22 December, 19:29

Hunter's midseason LaLiga verdicts: Barca lead the way, but is there a title race?



Some things changed in the first half of LaLiga's 2025-26 season (Espanyol a contender?) and some things, like Lamine Yamal's brilliance, have stayed the same. Here's what Graham Hunter made of things before we hit 2026. espnfc.com

Kane smashes Arjen Robben record in Bayern rout

Harry Kane scored his 30th club goal of the season as Bayern Munich shrugged off an injury and illness crisis to sweep past Heidenheim 4-0 on Sunday and go into the Bundesliga's winter break with a nine-point lead.

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Dalot: Fernandes injury 'massive' blow to Utd

Diogo Dalot called Bruno Fernandes' injury a "massive" blow as Manchester United wait to find out the severity of the skipper's setback.

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Sources: Alves buys Portuguese club, may play

Former Barcelona and Brazil defender Dani Alves has finalised details to acquire Portuguese third division club Sporting Clube de São João de Ver, sources told ESPN Brazil's Bruno Andrade.

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Minamino tears ACL, WC with Japan a major doubt

Japan midfielder Takumi Minamino has torn the ACL in his left knee while playing for Monaco and will almost certainly miss the World Cup.

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