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Ballon d'Or 2026 Voting Criteria Revealed Lionel Messi Retires From Argentina After 21 Years James Ward-Prowse Set for Emotional Southampton Return Jack Grealish in Talks Over Everton Return as Manchester City Eye Iliman Ndiaye Fenerbahçe End 18-Year Champions League Wait With Victory Over Lyon Real Madrid 4-1 Real Sociedad: Mbappé Hat-Trick Leads Mourinho’s Side to Dominant Bernabéu Win Aston Villa Reach Agreement to Sign Nicolas Jackson from Chelsea Nottingham Forest Sign Liam Delap From Chelsea in Club-Record £45m Deal Ballon d'Or 2026 Voting Criteria Revealed Lionel Messi Retires From Argentina After 21 Years James Ward-Prowse Set for Emotional Southampton Return Jack Grealish in Talks Over Everton Return as Manchester City Eye Iliman Ndiaye Fenerbahçe End 18-Year Champions League Wait With Victory Over Lyon Real Madrid 4-1 Real Sociedad: Mbappé Hat-Trick Leads Mourinho’s Side to Dominant Bernabéu Win Aston Villa Reach Agreement to Sign Nicolas Jackson from Chelsea Nottingham Forest Sign Liam Delap From Chelsea in Club-Record £45m Deal

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David Soria Extends Historic LaLiga Record to 194 Consecutive Starts

David Soria has made 194 consecutive LaLiga starts for Getafe, extending his record as the most consistently selected starter in the competition's history.

By Michael Evalls · 8 Sept 2026

Real Madrid 4-1 Real Sociedad: Mbappé Hat-Trick Leads Mourinho’s Side to Dominant Bernabéu Win

Kylian Mbappé scored three times as Real Madrid thrashed Real Sociedad 4-1, giving José Mourinho a memorable homecoming at the Santiago Bernabéu.

By David Ale · 26 Aug 2026

Espanyol 1-2 Real Madrid: Espi nets 90th-minute winner as Mourinho enjoys triumphant LaLiga return

It was not smooth sailing, but Real Madrid were victorious in their first competitive game under Jose Mourinho since 2013, versus Espanyol.

By Collins Godfrey · 23 Aug 2026

Mbappé Scores in 6 Minutes as Madrid Beat Schalke

Kylian Mbappé scored after six minutes as Real Madrid beat Schalke 3-0 in their final pre-season game under José Mourinho.

By Michael Evalls · 16 Aug 2026

Mourinho Brings Strict New Rules to Real Madrid

José Mourinho has introduced stricter rules at Real Madrid covering nutrition, punctuality, injury recovery and team meals at Valdebebas

By Michael Evalls · 11 Aug 2026

Real Madrid Make Huge Endrick Decision

Real Madrid have decided to keep Endrick for the 2026/27 season, with José Mourinho backing the Brazilian striker and the club giving him No. 9.

By Michael Evalls · 11 Aug 2026

Courtois Welcomes Mourinho Reunion at Real Madrid

Thibaut Courtois has welcomed his reunion with José Mourinho at Real Madrid after the pair previously worked together at Chelsea.

By Michael Evalls · 10 Aug 2026

Hansi Flick Makes Raphinha Stance Clear at Barcelona

Hansi Flick has made it clear that Raphinha remains an important part of his Barcelona plans despite reported interest from Saudi Arabia.

By Michael Evalls · 10 Aug 2026

Jude Bellingham Has Not Forgotten His Roots

Jude Bellingham has attended pre-season matches involving both former clubs, Birmingham City and Borussia Dortmund, this summer

By Michael Evalls · 10 Aug 2026

Mourinho Explains Why Bernardo Is So Important

José Mourinho has praised Bernardo Silva's versatility and explained why the Portuguese midfielder is vital to Real Madrid's short squad.

By Michael Evalls · 10 Aug 2026

Szczęsny Has Shared the Pitch With Goalkeeping Legends

Wojciech Szczęsny competed with Alisson and Buffon, returned from retirement with Barcelona and now mentors first-choice keeper Joan García

By Michael Evalls · 10 Aug 2026

Barcelona Name Lewandowski Among Club Legends

Barcelona have added Robert Lewandowski to their official list of legendary players after four seasons and 120 goals for the club

By Michael Evalls · 10 Aug 2026

Real Madrid Set for Key Returns After World Cup

Real Madrid are set to welcome back Mbappé, Bellingham, Tchouaméni, Konaté and Cucurella as Mourinho prepares for the new season.

By Michael Evalls · 10 Aug 2026

Christantus Uche Suffers Major Knee Injury After Horror Tackle

Nigeria international Christantus Uche has suffered a serious right-knee injury during Getafe's pre-season friendly against AS Monaco

By Michael Evalls · 8 Aug 2026

Premier League Flexes Financial Power in Record-Breaking Transfer Window

Premier League clubs dominate the world's biggest transfers this summer, completing eight of the top 10 deals in another show of financial strength and setting a new record

By Michael Evalls · 5 Aug 2026

'Being here is a dream', says new Barcelona recruit Bisiwu

Having been unveiled by Barcelona after joining from Club Brugge in an €8.5m deal, youngster Jesse Bisiwu cannot wait to get started.

By Collins Godfrey · 5 Aug 2026

Bernardo Silva Makes One Thing Clear After Joining Real Madrid: Winning Comes First

Bernardo Silva speaks about Real Madrid, winning trophies, his hometown, and his ambitions after completing his move to the Spanish giants.

By Michael Evalls · 4 Aug 2026

Sevilla sign young goalkeeper Gonzalez from Real Madrid

With Thibaut Courtois and Andriy Lunin ahead of him in the Real Madrid pecking order, Fran Gonzalez has left for Sevilla.

By Collins Godfrey · 3 Aug 2026

‘Barça Is My Home’ – Alejandro Balde Dismisses Transfer Rumours

Barcelona left-back Alejandro Balde has put an end to speculation surrounding his future by insisting he has no intention of leaving the Catalan giants this summer.

By Nnadebe Chukwuma · 29 Jul 2026

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Real Madrid Begin Talks to Sign Rodri From Manchester City

Real Madrid have started talks with Manchester City over a move for international award winning superstar midfielder Rodri

By Michael Evalls · 29 Jul 2026

Yan Diomande Pain Fueled His Rise to Real Madrid

Yan Diomande turned heartbreak into hope as his journey from rejection to Real Madrid fulfilled a promise made to his late sister

By Michael Evalls · 29 Jul 2026

Vinícius Jr New Look Sparks Huge Debate After Reported Surgery

Vinícius Jr has undergone chin harmonization surgery in Brazil. Fans have reacted with surprise after photos of his new look emerged

By Michael Evalls · 21 Jul 2026

Real Madrid Set for Delayed La Liga Opener Against Real Sociedad

Real Madrid finally begin their 2026/27 La Liga season against Real Sociedad, with José Mourinho returning to the Bernabéu hoping to launch a successful title challenge.

By David Ale · 14 Jul 2026

Barcelona Set for Tough Athletic Club Test in La Liga Opener

Barcelona launch their La Liga title defence with a challenging home clash against Athletic Club, aiming to start the new season with a statement victory.

By David Ale · 14 Jul 2026

Barcelona Dealt Major Blow As Frenkie De Jong Faces Months On the Sidelines

Barcelona have been hit with a significant setback heading into the 2026/27 season, with midfielder Frenkie de Jong reportedly set for an extended spell on the sidelines after sustaining a knee injury.

By Nnadebe Chukwuma · 14 Jul 2026