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Vinicius Junior has brutal take on Brazil’s ‘favorite’ status for 2026 FIFA World Cup

Brazil often goes into FIFA World Cups as one of the main favorites. <a href="/soccer/players/vinicius_junior/904891">Vinicius Junior</a> doesn’t think that to be the case this time around. Brazil usually shines on the brightest stage in all of soccer, winning five World Cup titles throughout its history.

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Real Madrid Leaning Toward Buying Back Nico Paz

Real Madrid will have another modest clause to bring back Nico Paz in the summer, and things are trending in that direction after they decided not to pull the trigger last summer, letting him spend another campaign in Como, Marca informs (via Mediaset).

Soccer News / Football Espana / March 27

Barcelona unlikely to sign €40m winger due to Real Madrid presence

Barcelona have started considering alternatives to Marcus Rashford, who is looking increasingly unlikely to return to Manchester United at the end of the season.

Real Madrid News / Football Espana / March 26

Journalist confirms Real Madrid desire to sign Barcelona superstar

This summer’s transfer window promises to be a very one for Real Madrid, who intend to address numerous areas of Alvaro Arbeloa’s squad. One of those is midfield, where they have been vulnerable ever since Toni Kroos retired from football at the end of the 2023-24 season.

Real Madrid News / Football Espana / March 26

Kylian Mbappe responds to Real Madrid misdiagnosis claims

Earlier this week, reports emerged that Real Madrid had misdiagnosed the knee injury that Kylian Mbappe previous suffered with. It was claimed that the club’s medical department examined the wrong knee during tests, which led to the French forward playing three matches before the correct diagnosis was revealed.

Real Madrid News / Field Level Media / March 26

Vinicius Junior: Brazil hasn't earned right to be World Cup favorites

Vinicius Junior said Brazil has not earned the right to be considered favorites to win the 2026 World Cup, and that the team does not want that tag. Brazil has won a record five World Cups, but none since 2002.

Real Madrid News / Outlook India / March 26

European Qualifiers LIVE Score, FIFA World Cup 2026: Italy Face Northern Ireland Test; Wales Take On Real Dragons

Bosnia-Herzegovina: Vasilj; Dedic, Katic, Muharemovic, Kolasinac; Memic, Tahirovic, Bajraktarevic, Sunjic; Demirovic, Dzeko. Subs: Hadzikic, Zlomislic, Mujakic, Radeljic, Celik, Basic, Gigovic, Hadziahmetovic, Bazdar, Tabakovic, Alajbegovic, Burnic.

Real Madrid News / Caught Offside / March 26

Everton and West Ham eye cut-price deal for 23-year-old Real Madrid star

Real Madrid defender Raul Asencio has been linked with a move away from the club during the summer transfer window. The player has struggled for regular opportunities at Real Madrid, and he needs to move on in search of regular playing time.

Kylian Mbappe News / Athlon Sports / March 26

Kylian Mbappe Sends Clear Message on Neymar’s 2026 World Cup Situation

Brazil will continue its preparations for the 2026 World Cup with two friendlies against France on Thursday and Croatia on Tuesday before Carlo Ancelotti names his final roster on May 18.

Real Madrid News / Football Espana / March 26

Arsenal offered chance to sign Real Madrid midfielder

Real Madrid could see a number of prominent players leave the club during the upcoming summer transfer window. Dani Carvajal and Antonio Rudiger are among those out of contract in June, while in the case of Eduardo Camavinga, he could be sold.

Real Madrid News / The Cult of Calcio / March 26

Juventus in the Mix to Sign Ageing Real Madrid Star

Antonio Rudiger has entered the final few months of his contract with Real Madrid, and Juventus, which are monitoring several future free agents, have taken an interest.

Soccer News / Football Espana / March 26

Rodri Hernandez opens door to Real Madrid move – 'You can’t give up playing for the best clubs'

Real Madrid have drawn up plans to sign a new defensive midfielder during the upcoming summer transfer window. A number of options have already been considered by the club’s sporting department, with the most notable of those being Manchester City and Spain’s Rodri Hernandez.

Real Madrid News / Total Apex Sports / March 26

Cristiano Ronaldo Jr. to Real Madrid? Why The Football World Is Holding Its Breath

Being a 14-year-old kid is hard enough. You have homework, awkward growth spurts, and the sheer terror of talking to your crush. Now, imagine dealing with all of that while possessing the most famous last name in global sports, and knowing that every time you touch a soccer ball, millions of people are watching to see if you look like your dad.

Real Madrid News / Last Word On Sports / March 26

Real Madrid’s Bernabeu Stadium to Host Madrid Open Practice Sessions in Historic First

The Madrid Open has received a major boost this year, with the iconic Bernabeu Stadium set to host practice sessions leading up to the tournament. The newly renovated home of fifteen-time European champions Real Madrid will be adapted between April 23 and 30, allowing players to train and make use of the elite facilities available to them.

Real Madrid News / HITC / March 26

Kylian Mbappe sends message to Carlo Ancelotti as Neymar debate intensifies

Kylian Mbappe has reopened the conversation around Neymar’s Brazil future with a message few expected given their fractured past. The pair spent five seasons together at PSG, forming one of Europe’s most feared attacks before tensions overshadowed their partnership.

Real Madrid News / ESPN / March 26

How Arbeloa has won over doubters and reinvigorated Real Madrid's season

Whether it's the coach, the players, or both, Real Madrid have improved since Álvaro Arbeloa took over in January, and he could yet save their season.

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Real Madrid News / ESPN / March 25

Mbappé denies Real Madrid did MRI on wrong knee

Kylian Mbappé denied reports that his knee injury was misdiagnosed after Real Madrid's medical team mistakenly examined the wrong knee as they sought to treat the problem.

Real Madrid News / ESPN / March 25

Barça make Madrid suffer in 'historic' UWCL rout

Barcelona midfielder Patri Guijarro called their 6-2 Women's Champions League thrashing of Real Madrid a "historic result" on Wednesday.

Real Madrid News / ESPN / March 25

Barcelona deal Madrid painful Clásico reminder of who reigns supreme in Europe

If Real Madrid thought they were getting closer to competing with Barcelona, Wednesday's 6-2 loss dispelled that notion.

Real Madrid News / The42 / March 25

Barcelona take 6-2 lead over Real Madrid after Champions League quarter-final first leg

Barcelona are now unbeaten in their last 25 games across all competitions.

Soccer News / Caught Offside / March 25

Arsenal plot €35M raid for one of Brazil’s brightest talents, face Real Madrid & Man City battle

Arsenal are looking to sign a quality right back in the summer, and they have identified Wesley Franca as a target. The explosive Brazilian has established himself as a key player for AS Roma, and he will cost around €35 million.

Real Madrid News / Athlon Sports / March 25

Vinicius Jr. Takes Firm Stand After Brazil’s Neymar Decision

Real Madrid winger and Brazil forward Vinicius Jr. discussed the ongoing talk surrounding Neymar on Wednesday in Orlando as the nation prepares for its upcoming pre-World Cup friendlies against France and Croatia.

Real Madrid News / Soccer on ClutchPoints / March 24

Real Madrid fails to diagnose correct knee for Kylian Mbappé’s injury

Real Madrid faces fresh scrutiny after reports claimed the club examined the wrong knee while trying to diagnose Kylian Mbappé’s injury. Daniel Riolo of RMC first reported the alleged mistake, and Miguel Ángel Díaz of COPE later backed up the claim, Yahoo reports.

Jurgen Klopp News / Caught Offside / March 24