Real Madrid: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

'He does not have to be from PSG or Spain': Jose Mourinho hits out at the Ballon d’Or award process

Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho has called the Ballon d'Or voting process into question. Including purely team achievements is the wrong approach to determining the best player in the world.

Features

The Morning Bark

The Quiz of the Day

Journalists' laughter erupted: Mourinho surprises Thiago Pitarch with a strange piece of advice

What did he say? José Mourinho has settled the future of Real Madrid's young midfielder Thiago Pitarch. The Portuguese confirmed his desire to keep the

Lamine Yamal News / Goal.com / August 29

Real Madrid legend: Vinicius is better than Yamal and Raphinha

José Mourinho has thrown the question of the world's best player back into the spotlight with his latest comments. Quizzed on the Ballon d'Or in a press conference, the Real Madrid coach did exactly what you would expect: he backed his own players over those of Paris Saint-Germain or the Spanish national team.

Real Madrid News / Goal.com / August 29

An unusual decision from Mourinho before Malaga: he excludes himself and a Real Madrid duo

What's the story? José Mourinho brought a touch of humour to his press conference at Valdebebas. He spoke about Real Madrid's preparations for tomorrow's clash against Malaga at the Santiago Bernabéu, then turned the subject of the team's camp into a joke about where the players sleep before the match.

Soccer News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'FIFA World Cup champions' quiz

How many of the countries to win the most prestigious tournament in all of soccer can you name in five minutes?

The 'FIFA World Cup hosts' quiz

The 'UEFA Euro Champion' quiz

The '2016 US Women's Olympic Soccer Team' quiz

FIFA World Cup News

Youri Tielemans repeats big admission about Folarin Balogun red-card controversy during World Cup

What's next for Gianni Infantino after World Cup scandal?

What's next for FIFA president Gianni Infantino after World Cup scandal?

FIFA scraps controversial plan to sell World Cup stakes

UEFA to boycott FIFA events: 'World Cup not for sale'

Real Madrid News / Goal.com / August 29

New defender: Real Madrid seal deal from La Liga

An exciting bet for Mourinho Real Madrid have landed a new defender during the ongoing summer transfer window. Fabrizio Romano, the transfer expert, wrote

Real Madrid News / Goal.com / August 29

Numerous absences hit Real Madrid's squad against Malaga

Chasing the top of La Liga José Mourinho, the Real Madrid manager, has announced Los Blancos' squad to face Malaga tomorrow, Sunday, in the third round of La Liga.

Real Madrid News / Goal.com / August 29

Mourinho mocks his player: his muscles are exactly like mine

Mourinho expressed his admiration for Jude Bellingham José Mourinho, Real Madrid's manager, spoke about the idea of holding training camps, praised Jude Bellingham and touched on the situation of Thiago Pitarch, ahead of his side's home fixture against Malaga in the third round of the Spanish league, tomorrow Sunday at the Bernabéu.

Real Madrid News / Goal.com / August 29

Fiery start: UEFA announces Real Madrid's Champions League fixtures

Fierce clashes for Real Madrid The league phase draw for the 2026-2027 UEFA Champions League has handed Real Madrid a brutal set of fixtures. UEFA confirmed the match dates on Saturday, and Real Madrid begin their campaign with a heavyweight clash against Inter at the Santiago Bernabeu.

Real Madrid News / Goal.com / August 29

Explosive start: UEFA announces Real Madrid's Champions League fixture dates

Tough clashes for Real Madrid The league phase draw for the 2026-2027 UEFA Champions League produced tough fixtures for Real Madrid. UEFA confirmed the match dates today, Saturday, and Real Madrid open their campaign with a testing clash against Inter at the Santiago Bernabeu.

Real Madrid News / Goal.com / August 29

A fiery start: UEFA announces Real Madrid's Champions League fixture dates

Tough clashes for the Royal Club The draw for the league phase of the 2026-2027 UEFA Champions League has handed Real Madrid a brutal set of fixtures. UEFA confirmed the match dates today, Saturday.

Real Madrid News / Goal.com / August 29

Champions League, Inter’s schedule: the Nerazzurri begin away at Mourinho’s Real Madrid

The dates of Inter’s Champions League league phase Inter's fixture list for the League Phase of the 2026/27 UEFA Champions League is now official . They will host Liverpool at San Siro, as they did last season, along with Club Brugge, Shakthar Donetsk and Stuttgart.

Sami Khedira News / Goal.com / August 29

Despite feeling 'unappreciated': how and why did Khedira return to Real Madrid?

Mourinho is still an admirer of his former player Sami Khedira is back at Real Madrid as part of José Mourinho's backroom staff, chosen to serve as a link between the manager and the players by drawing on his knowledge of the club and its standards.

Yan Diomande News / Goal.com / August 28

A figure beyond imagination: Diomande to cost Real Madrid a huge fortune

Does he deserve it? Real Madrid didn't just sign Ivorian Yan Diomande from Leipzig. They closed a huge deal that lays bare the scale of the bet the club is placing on the young defender within its new project under Jose Mourinho, with the total cost, wages included, reaching around 230 million euros.

Real Madrid News / Goal.com / August 28

The second Moroccan arrives in Madrid: Real sign Atlas Lions star

Who is he? Real Madrid have landed a new signing for their youth project, striking a deal with Granada to loan the Moroccan forward Rayan Zinebi next season.

Click here to get Yardbarker's Quiz of the Day emailed to you!

The '10-time Pro Bowlers' quiz

The 'Most TD passes in first two seasons' quiz

The 'Switch-hitter 35-HR seasons' quiz

The 'NFL passing leaders since 1970' quiz

Real Madrid News / Goal.com / August 28

After the first blow: Arsenal return to Madrid and Real Madrid have their say

A new target for the Gunners Having missed out on Vinicius Junior, Arsenal have switched their focus to his Brazilian compatriot and Real Madrid team-mate Endrick, in a fresh push to land one of Brazilian football's brightest attacking prospects.

Real Madrid News / Goal.com / August 28

Arbeloa admits: I'm at Fulham thanks to Real Madrid

Fulham manager Álvaro Arbeloa reflected on his time at Real Madrid, insisting he will always be grateful to Los Blancos. AS newspaper carried Arbeloa's

Real Madrid News / Goal.com / August 28

Surprise: Liverpool open the door to Trent Alexander-Arnold's return from Real Madrid

Will Dumfries force the English full-back out of the Bernabéu? A heavyweight surprise has exploded in the transfer market, and Trent Alexander-Arnold sits at its centre.

Soccer News / Goal.com / August 28

'The 90th-minute hero' at the Bernabeu: how Barcelona lost Espi to Real Madrid

Deco rejected him and the Merengue snatched him Barcelona were hunting a decisive striker to plug the gap left by the numbers of Lewandowski and Ferran Torres.

Soccer News / Goal.com / August 28

Danilo reveals retirement plan as former Real Madrid and Manchester City star edges closer to new Flamengo deal

Danilo's current Flamengo contract is set to expire at the end of the year, but the veteran defender is closing in on an extension until late 2027. The 35-year-old confirmed that next season will mark the conclusion of his professional playing career.

Real Madrid News / Goal.com / August 27

'Avoid this nightmare': Real Madrid official warns his players after the terrifying Champions League draw

Butragueño recalls past crises Emilio Butragueño dropped the optimism after the Champions League draw. Real Madrid's director of institutional relations emerged with a clear and frank warning once the Monaco draw had placed Los Blancos on a path riddled with giants.

Real Madrid News / Goal.com / August 27

Real Madrid after the terrifying Champions League draw: 'We must avoid this nightmare'

Butragueño recalls crises of the past Emilio Butragueño dropped his usual optimism after the Champions League draw. Real Madrid's director of institutional relations issued a clear, explicit warning once the Monaco draw had placed Los Blancos on a path mined with giants.

Karim Benzema News / Goal.com / August 27

After reports of his departure: will Benzema feature in the Al-Hilal v Al-Khaleej match?

The end is near Karim Benzema looks to be living out his final days at Al-Hilal, with reports linking the France star to an exit from the "leader of Asia".