🥐 A neighbourhood dream ends, first signings... 5️⃣ stories for Thursday | OneFootball

Thursday’s football headlines are marked by Rayo Vallecano’s painful defeat in Europe and the first major bombshell of the summer transfer window.

While offices are working overtime in Madrid and Seville, alarm bells are ringing in Brazil on the eve of the big international event. These are the five stories dominating Thursday’s agenda.

Continental blow for Rayo Vallecano

Rayo Vallecano’s European dream could not have had a happy ending. The Madrid side suffered a 1-0 defeat to Crystal Palace in the Conference League final. Despite the disappointment on the pitch in Leipzig, the day leaves behind a historic image to remember: the spectacular turnout of more than 12,000 Rayo fans, who won by a landslide in the stands.

Anthony Gordon, Barça’s first signing

FC Barcelona have already secured their first signing for the 2026/2027 season. English winger Anthony Gordon will arrive in the Catalan capital today to undergo his final medical. The deal has been valued at around €80 million, making him the first major move by the Barça board to strengthen the attack.

Election promises at Real Madrid

The race for the Real Madrid presidency officially gets underway with a clash of projects between Florentino Pérez and Enrique Riquelme. The current president has launched his campaign by promising absolute firmness and to see the 'Negreira Case' through to the very end. Meanwhile, candidate Riquelme is seeking votes by proposing the creation of a pioneering 'Members’ City' in Valdebebas.

Tension over the sale of Sevilla

A dramatic twist has emerged in the negotiations over control of Sevilla FC. Sergio Ramos has decided to walk away after failing to secure the financing initially agreed. Following the latest capital increase, the Camas-born footballer submitted a significantly lower offer this Wednesday, triggering the fury of several majority shareholders, who are already calling the proposal "unacceptable".

Alarm over Neymar in Brazil

There is maximum concern in the Brazil national team on the eve of the World Cup. Neymar Jr. has set alarm bells ringing on the first day of the 'Canarinha' training camp after being unable to train with his teammates. The star is suffering from a calf injury which, according to the initial examinations, could seriously jeopardize his participation in the tournament.

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