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Xavi Hernandez has described the Netherlands as a special "university of football" during his official unveiling as the national team's new head coach. The Spanish tactician also paid tribute to the lasting influence of Dutch legends Louis van Gaal and Johan Cruyff on his career.

For some football fans, the summer is the part of the calendar that they look forward to the most - and that's not just because it's filled by a World Cup every four years! Rather, it's because the end of the season means only one thing: It's time for transfers! The 2026 window is once again proving to be busy, with some huge names making big-money moves before deadline day on September 1.

Julian Alvarez finds himself at the centre of a heated storm in the Spanish capital after his public attempts to engineer a move away from Atletico Madrid backfired spectacularly. The Argentine forward, once a fan favourite, is now facing heavy criticism for his conduct while Premier League heavyweights Arsenal watch the situation with interest.

The odds were heavily stacked against the Gunners, but their bravery in the Spanish capital paid off