Only one team, one nation, can win the 2026 World Cup. However, there’s nothing stopping every team from looking good out there. Well, some of the 48 nations won’t pop out there some of the time, or all of the time.
Negotiations between Real Madrid and France defender Ibrahima Konaté have progressed in the last 48 hours and are nearing a full agreement, a source told ESPN.
Andoni Iraola increasingly looks like he’s going to be the next Liverpool manager and there’s already transfer news coming in about the players he wants.
Marc Cucurella’s future at Chelsea has become uncertain, with several clubs reportedly contacting the defender’s representatives about a possible summer move.
Real Madrid presidential candidate Enrique Riquelme said on Monday that club legend Raul would be his sporting director if he wins this weekend's elections.
Real Madrid presidential candidate Enrique Riquelme said that Florentino Pérez has "crossed a red line" with his proposal to sell 5% of the club to an investor.
For the first time, Real Madrid midfielder Aurelien Tchouameni has opened up on his altercation with Fede Valverde at the Valdebebas training ground. The Uruguayan midfielder was taken to hospital after a supposed fight with Tchouameni to have stitches in his head, and both were fined €500k by the club for their indiscipline.
Trent Alexander-Arnold has been tipped to make a shock return to the Premier League with Arsenal, following a fascinating tactical breakdown from a top-flight legend.
Liverpool defender Ibrahima Konate will leave the club this summer as a free agent, in a surprise twist. It appeared the French international would be renewing his deal at Anfield, after months of negotiations, but a deal has not been done before the summer.
Real Madrid President Florentino Perez has confirmed that he will call a referendum on the ownership model at the club if he is victorious in the club elections next Sunday.
Real Madrid are involved in a shock election process this week, after Florentino Perez called a surprise vote on his future in response to criticism over his leadership over the past two years.
Real Madrid President Florentino Perez has this week promised that there will be signings to bring the best in the world. “They will arrive, as they always do,” commented Perez.
Real Madrid may not have a president in place currently, but they have decided on their next direction. For a number of weeks it has been widely reported that Benfica manager Jose Mourinho will return to the club, but it seems that it is now legally binding.
In just over one weeks’ time, Florentino Perez will take part in the first Real Madrid presidential election in 20 years. The 79-year-old, who has been at the helm since 2009, will face off against Enrique Riquelme, and ahead of the vote, he has been speaking to the media on various subjects.
Real Madrid are planning to sign a new central defender in the summer, as they seek to replace the departing David Alaba. Their pursuit has been very unsuccessful so far after a string of rejections, but they could now be set to land one of their original leading targets.
Croatia legend Luka Modric could be back at Real Madrid sooner than expected this summer, if reports are to be believed, following uncertainty over his future.
Real Madrid presidential candidate Enrique Riquelme has accused incumbent Florentino Perez of defamation, with 10 days to go before the elections are held.
Chelsea are reportedly interested in signing Antonio Blanco during the summer transfer window. According to reports from Spain, Chelsea are determined to get the deal done, and he could be signed for €10 million.
Real Madrid supporters will be glad to have seen the back of the 2025-26 season, which was utterly miserable for the Bernabeu club. They failed to take home any trophy, while the final few weeks of the campaign were dominated by in-fighting – both in the literal and figurative senses.
Vinicius Jr. says he is in no rush to sign a new Real Madrid contract before leading Brazil into the 2026 FIFA World Cup. That does not sound like panic from either side.