Spanish football club competing in La Liga, defeated 5-2 by Barcelona in September 2026 and reached the Conference League final.
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… razil (Last club: Manchester United) – Fabinho, 32, Brazil (Last club: Al Ittihad) – Gideon Mensah, 27, Ghana (Last club: Auxerre) – Thomas Meunier, 34, Belgium (Last club: Lille) – Luka Modric, 40, Croatia (Last club: AC Milan) – Abdul Mumin, 27, Ghana (Last club: Rayo Vallecano …
The World Cup’s free agents looking for their next moveDaily Guide
… Chelsea are expected to remain active in the transfer market, with Crystal Palace centre-back Maxence Lacroix emerging as their top defensive target, while talks continue over Rayo Vallecano full-back Pep Chavarria. …
Chelsea Sign Marco Palestra From Atalanta In £47m DealJoy Online
… Iraola has favoured short-term deals throughout his coaching career at Cypriot side AEK Larnaca, Spanish teams Mirandes and Rayo Vallecano, and Bournemouth. …
Liverpool agree deal with Iraola to succeed SlotJoy Online
… Other notable returnees include Rayo Vallecano’s Abdul Mumin, who is back from a long layoff due to an anterior cruciate ligament injury; Saint-Étienne midfielder Augustine Boakye; and Stade Rennes defender Alidu Seidu. …
2026 World Cup: Baba Rahman, Mumin and Nuamah return as Black Stars name provisional squadJoy Online
… I think it is the perfect ending, and I am so thankful.” Europe was not on Iraola’s agenda Iraola replaced Gary O’Neil in June 2023, having taken Rayo Vallecano to 11th in La Liga after leading them to promotion in his first season. …
Iraola signs off after writing new Bournemouth chapterThe Ghanaian Times
… That May 24 match at Selhurst Park comes three days before Palace plays Rayo Vallecano in the Conference League final, leaving open the possibility that Palace manager Oliver Glasner might rest key players ahead of one of the biggest games in his club’s 121-year history. …
Premier League title-race: Guardiola expects Palace to be professional against ArsenalThe Ghanaian Times
… The Conference League final between Crystal Palace and Rayo Vallecano on May 27 in Leipzig, Germany, will be refereed by Maurizio Mariani of Italy. …
German referee Siebert to officiate Arsenal-PSG Champions League finalJoy Online
… They will face Rayo Vallecano in the Conference League final on 27 May. The Conference League was introduced five years ago, becoming European football’s third competition after the Cup Winners’ Cup ended in 1999. …
English clubs reach all three European finals for first timeJoy Online
… But even at 3-0 down, their supporters were undeterred and sang “We’re going to Leipzig”, signalling a potential Conference League final against Rayo Vallecano or Strasbourg at Red Bull Arena on 27 May.
Bournemouth moves into top 6th with win against Crystal PalaceThe Ghana Football Association has dropped several players from its 2026 World Cup squad for three upcoming international matches against Côte d'Ivoire, Gambia and Morocco, including Coventry City forward Brandon Thomas-Asante, centre-back Jonas Adjei Adjetey, and midfielder Thomas Partey.
18 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Football Association has dropped several players from its 2026 World Cup squad for three upcoming international matches against Côte d'Ivoire, Gambia and Morocco, including Coventry City forward Brandon Thomas-Asante, centre-back Jonas Adjei Adjetey, and midfielder Thomas Partey.
18 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Real Madrid defeated Elche 3-2 with a stoppage-time goal from Carlos Espí, set up by Kylian Mbappé, after surrendering a two-goal lead. The victory leaves Madrid level on points with Barcelona at the top of LaLiga.
15 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Raphinha and Lamine Yamal each scored twice as Barcelona defeated Rayo Vallecano 5-2 at Camp Nou, maintaining their perfect start to the season and topping the LaLiga table.
2 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Raphinha and Lamine Yamal both scored twice as Barcelona defeated Rayo Vallecano 5-2 to extend their winning streak to three La Liga games. Raphinha became the first player to score five goals in the opening three La Liga matches of a season since Lionel Messi in 2017, while 19-year-old Yamal surpassed 50 goals for the club.
1 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Tottenham are in advanced talks to sign Iliman Ndiaye from Everton, with Richarlison set to move in the opposite direction. Everton have agreed terms in principle to re-sign Richarlison after he told Spurs manager Roberto de Zerbi multiple times he wants to leave, and are also pursuing a loan deal for Jack Grealish from Manchester City.
31 August 2026 · Daily Guide →
England midfielder Jude Bellingham scored in the 19th minute to help Real Madrid defeat Malaga 4-0 in La Liga, extending Jose Mourinho's winning streak to three consecutive victories. Bellingham's goal came after he dribbled past three defenders from 35 yards out, and he was involved in Real's second goal as well.
31 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Black Stars defender Abdul Mumin has joined La Liga 2 side Girona FC on a three-year contract until 2029 as a free agent after his deal at Rayo Vallecano expired. Mumin, a former Right to Dream Academy graduate with more than 60 appearances for Rayo Vallecano, made his Ghana debut in June 2024 and was part of the Black Stars' 2026 World Cup squad.
19 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Emmanuel Abrokwa, an 18-year-old Ghanaian winger, has signed a contract with Spanish La Liga club Sevilla until June 2029, becoming the first Ghanaian player to sign for the club. He joined Sevilla's youth setup after completing his move from Accra-based Adabraka Elders in July.
19 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Chelsea announced the signing of Sporting winger Geovany Quenda in a £40m deal with an eight-year contract. The 19-year-old Portugal under-21 international becomes the second arrival under new manager Xabi Alonso.
9 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Nottingham Forest has parted ways with manager Vitor Pereira and is poised to appoint former Crystal Palace boss Oliver Glasner as his successor, with a deal virtually complete. Glasner, who led Palace to the Europa Conference League title last season, will become Forest's fifth manager in fewer than 12 months.
2 July 2026 · Joy Online →
As of 2 July, 14 players still active at the World Cup are technically without clubs to return to after the tournament ends. Notable free agents include Casemiro, James Rodriguez, Mo Salah, John Stones, and others, some of whom are using the competition to impress potential suitors despite their employment situations.
2 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Chelsea have completed the signing of 21-year-old Italian right-back Marco Palestra from Atalanta for around £47 million including add-ons, with Palestra signing a six-year contract as the club's first signing under new manager Xabi Alonso.
2 July 2026 · Daily Guide →
Liverpool have reached a verbal agreement with Andoni Iraola to become head coach following the sacking of Arne Slot, with a two-year deal expected. A formal announcement confirming Iraola's appointment is expected this week.
2 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's head coach Carlos Queiroz has named a 28-player squad for World Cup preparation and an international friendly against Wales in Cardiff. Key returners include left-back Baba Abdul Rahman (absent since September 2023), Lyon winger Ernest Nuamah (recovering from an ACL injury), and Rayo Vallecano defender Abdul Mumin.
25 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Andoni Iraola has left Bournemouth after three years in charge, with the club finishing sixth in the Premier League to qualify for the Europa League. Iraola took over when Bournemouth were 15th in 2022-23 and elevated them to a club record 57 points, though they fell short of Champions League qualification.
24 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola expects Crystal Palace to field a competitive team against Arsenal on May 24, the final day of the Premier League season, despite Palace playing Rayo Vallecano in the Conference League final three days later. City is five points behind Arsenal with a game in hand against Palace and will likely need Arsenal to drop points to win the title.
13 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
UEFA has appointed German referee Daniel Siebert to officiate the Champions League final between Arsenal and Paris Saint-Germain on May 30 in Budapest. Siebert has already handled two Arsenal matches this season and will be working his tenth Champions League game overall this campaign.
12 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Arsenal, Aston Villa, and Crystal Palace have all reached the finals of the Champions League, Europa League, and Conference League respectively in the same season for the first time. Villa will face Freiburg in the Europa League final on 20 May, and Crystal Palace will play Rayo Vallecano in the Conference League final on 27 May.
7 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Bournemouth defeated Crystal Palace to reach sixth place in the Premier League with 52 points, extending their unbeaten run to 15 games and boosting hopes of qualifying for Europe for the first time. Palace, fielding a much-changed line-up after Thursday's Conference League semi-final, played poorly and remain 15th in the table.
3 May 2026 · Joy Online →