I still fail to understand why the summer transfer market closes at the end of August with three match-days having already been played in major European leagues.

Barcelona should thank their lucky stars that Ronald Koeman is still at the club. Laporta thought about replacing him, thankfully he didn’t, writes Alfredo Relaño.

The big question ahead of the opening games was how Barça (and LaLiga) would respond without Messi, writes Alfredo Relaño. Any concerns were soon allayed.

Messi's farewell was emotional. It is clear that he didn’t want to leave and that from his point of view he did everything possible to fit his contract into the current circumstances.

The Argentinean is leaving Barcelona, despite having reached an agreement with the club to stay. Alfredo Relaño looks at what’s behind the situation.

What has happened to Griezmann is relatively normal. Simeone pushes him to the limit, but within a model club and a healthy atmosphere.