5⃣ news of the day: Lamine Yamal smiles again, Madrid's new gem

This Tuesday, September 1, the transfer window closes, but that's not all that has happened in the last few hours.

Let's go over the five stories you shouldn't miss to start the day...

Barcelona run riot again

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FC Barcelona ran riot again this Monday against Rayo Vallecano. Hansi Flick's side shone in a match that, at times, became complicated, as the Madrid team made it 3-2 at one point in the game.

Goals from Raphinha, who scored twice, and Lamine Yamal, who also netted a brace, completed the rout, which was extended by an own goal from Lejeune. For Rayo, Camello scored a double.

Leo Messi retires from the national team

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One of the greatest of all time is stepping away from Argentina: Leo Messi.

The Argentine star said goodbye with a letter published on his social media, in which he explained the decision.

Here is the full letter.

Deadline Day! Final day of the transfer window!

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The final day of the transfer window begins, and we'll be following everything related to rumours, news, official announcements...

Which transfers are still left to be done? Here is the full article...

Julián Álvarez to Arsenal

Jonathan David to Atleti

Enzo Fernández to City

Nick Woltemade to Juventus

Jadon Sancho to Dortmund

Joselu to Frankfurt

Sergio Martínez, Real Madrid's new signing

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Sergio Martínez, Racing's latest gem, is now a new Real Madrid player. The Santander club announced it this Monday.

He is expected to be Los Blancos' final arrival in a very active transfer window. He will play for Real Madrid Castilla.

Luis de la Fuente on Rodri: "He is the Messi of Spanish football"

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This is how Spain manager Luis de la Fuente described Rodri Hernández on 'Radio MARCA': "Rodri is the Messi of Spanish football. He is the best in the world in his position. I'm delighted that these great footballers are in LaLiga because it makes the league even greater."

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