On a day marked by that Georgia-Spain match that could virtually secure the national team’s qualification for the next World Cup, here are the five most important news stories of Saturday.
✈️ What does Spain need to qualify for the World Cup today?
A win at the Boris Paichadze Stadium against Georgia would virtually qualify the national team for the World Cup. If, in addition, Turkey does not beat Bulgaria, La Roja would be mathematically qualified with one matchday to spare.
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Barça is looking for a top 9️⃣
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According to ‘Mundo Deportivo’, Deco wants Julián Álvarez, but there are other options on the table such as Kane, Guirassy, and Osimhen. The post-Lewandowski era is going to be entertaining.
⚔️ Spectacular weekend in women’s football
Time to get your popcorn ready for the best leagues in Europe, with three Clásicos on the agenda.
👑 Messi and Barça, kings of Instagram
Last Sunday, Lionel Messi made a surprise visit to the construction site of the new Camp Nou in Barcelona. La Pulga shared it on his Instagram account, and the post by the eight-time Ballon d’Or winner received… 30 million “likes.” A record for a sports post on Instagram in 2025!
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🧨And a screamer to finish
This Friday, South Korea defeated Bolivia 2-0 in a friendly match, and the game will always be remembered by their fans for the tremendous free-kick goal scored by Son Heung-min.
This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇪🇸 here.
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