La Liga · Transfers · The Youth Game — for US coaches
A practical playbook for US coaches who want their youth teams to play real matches against Spanish opposition, from finding the right level to handling the logistics that decide whether a friendly happens.
Atletico have completed a permanent move for left-back Alejandro Grimaldo from Bayer Leverkusen, and captain Koke has already welcomed the arrival.
Malaga's return to the top flight after eight years is triggering salary bumps and buyout clause changes, and the sporting director has laid out an ambitious but disciplined plan.
New Real Sociedad coach Pellegrino Matarazzo has planned eight straight days at Zubieta, and the club may face a fixture pileup of five games in 15 days to open La Liga.
Sevilla have confirmed another loan spell for their Newcastle-owned goalkeeper, but talks over veteran forward Alexis Sanchez have collapsed.
France produced one of the tournament's standout displays, while Mexico's run and a coaching exit shaped a busy stretch of the World Cup on home-continent soil.
