Real Madrid’s flawless opening to the La Liga season came to an end on Friday as Real Betis claimed a 1-0 victory. Substitute Troy Parrott scored with nine minutes remaining, while goalkeeper Alvaro Valles denied Kylian Mbappé from the penalty spot in added time. The match started at a lively pace, although the intensity faded […]
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Bellingham outlined the change in his role during an interview with Real Madrid TV. “I have greater freedom to choose when to move deeper, remain further forward or make a run into the penalty area,” he said. “For me, this is the ideal position.” Mourinho continues to demand that he applies pressure and helps regain […]
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José Mourinho believes Kylian Mbappé should receive this year’s Ballon d’Or, insisting the prize must recognise the world’s finest footballer instead of being determined by success in the World Cup or Champions League. “There are only two, three or four players who can be considered the best in the world, and everyone knows who they […]
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Real Madrid head coach Jose Mourinho has expressed unease over September’s extended three-week international window and the length of time his squad members will spend away from the club. “The international period is a concern for me,” Mourinho said. “Three weeks is a considerable amount of time.” Ahead of Sunday’s La Liga home fixture against […]
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Diego Simeone has promised to make every possible effort to ensure Julian Alvarez feels valued at Atletico Madrid once the forward resumes training, as questions remain about his future with the Spanish side. Atletico have made it clear that they are unwilling to sell Alvarez to Barcelona, potentially leaving Arsenal as the striker’s only realistic […]
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Barcelona made the first approach in May, when reports indicated that negotiations had begun over a possible deal for Alvarez. However, continuing a familiar trend, Atletico firmly stated that they had no intention of allowing Alvarez to join Barcelona. That month, the Madrid club published several sharp social media posts ridiculing Barcelona’s pursuit of the […]
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Arsenal are taking a practical view of their prospects of recruiting Alvarez before next week’s transfer window closes. They are interested in him and actively exploring a deal, but completing the move remains far from certain. Manager Mikel Arteta and sporting director Andrea Berta recognise that the transfer will be difficult, particularly because the former […]
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Mourinho believes opposing players deliberately provoke his star winger from the opening whistle, describing it as a tactic the Brazilian encounters in nearly every match. “It is difficult for him, and he must learn to manage his emotions extremely well,” he said. Following the winger’s yellow card in Mourinho’s first competitive game since returning to […]
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José Mourinho has revealed that Real Madrid submitted an offer for Rodri and that he personally discussed a possible move with the midfielder. However, he said the Spain World Cup winner’s hesitation left him uncertain about completing the signing. Mourinho made the comments on the day Rodri was officially unveiled by Barcelona following his €75m […]
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Cristiano Ronaldo believes the current season will probably be the final chapter of his remarkable playing career. The 41-year-old married his partner, Georgina Rodriguez, on Tuesday and is now considering a future focused more closely on his family. Ronaldo has collected five Ballon d’Or awards and five Champions League trophies, while also winning domestic titles […]
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