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• Mourinho backs Vinicius Junior to rediscover his best form at Real Madrid

  Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho believes Vinicius Junior will overcome his difficult start to the season and return to his...

• Vinicius Junior banned for four matches after Villarreal hair-pulling red card

  Real Madrid winger Vinicius Junior will miss the LaLiga Clasico against Barcelona on 25 October after being handed a four-match...

• Pedro Porro emerges as potential Barcelona target amid Tottenham struggles

  Barcelona’s perfect start to the 2026/27 season has fuelled speculation over possible new arrivals, with Tottenham Hotspur right-back Pedro Porro...

• Mourinho rules out Endrick loan as AC Milan transfer hopes fade

  Jose Mourinho has rejected the possibility of Endrick leaving on loan in January, dealing a blow to AC Milan’s plans...

• Rennes contract talks with Abdelhamid Ait Boudlal remain unresolved

  Abdelhamid Ait Boudlal’s future at Stade Rennais remains uncertain, with negotiations over a contract extension yet to make significant progress....

• Lyon seek Europa League revenge as Crystal Palace visit Groupama Stadium

  Lyon host Crystal Palace at the Groupama Stadium on Thursday as both sides look to build on winning starts to...

• Arsenal ease past Lille as visitors miss chance to claim Champions League shock

  Arsenal began their home campaign in the 2026/27 Champions League with a comfortable victory over Lille, extending their unbeaten run...

• Rodri says Barcelona must stay calm despite perfect start under Hansi Flick

  Rodri has warned Barcelona they still need to improve defensively despite their remarkable start under manager Hansi Flick.Barcelona extended...

• Lisandro Martinez’s Manchester United outburst puts Atletico Madrid move in focus

  Lisandro Martinez’s public criticism of Manchester United’s hierarchy could have significant consequences for the defender’s future at Old Trafford, with...

• Kompany condemns ‘stupid’ Olise red card as FC Bayern held by Viking Stavanger

  Norwegian television described the match as an “Oktoberfest in Stavanger”, but FC Bayern were left frustrated after being held to...

• Pedro Porro wants Tottenham exit with Barcelona interested in Spain return

  Tottenham defender Pedro Porro is keen to leave the club and return to Spain, according to reports.The 27-year-old enjoyed...

• Arsenal could sell Gyokeres to fund January Alvarez bid

  Arsenal could revive their interest in Atletico Madrid striker Julian Alvarez at the start of 2027, with a potential January...

• Real Madrid appeal Ibrahima Konate booking before Barcelona clash

  Real Madrid have appealed Ibrahima Konate’s latest yellow card in an effort to ensure the defender is available for their...

• Chelsea consider Frenkie de Jong move as Barcelona midfielder faces uncertain future

  Chelsea are reportedly exploring a January move for Frenkie de Jong, with the Barcelona midfielder potentially available for more than...

• Niko Kovac extends Borussia Dortmund contract through to 2029

  Borussia Dortmund have extended coach Niko Kovac’s contract by two years, keeping him at the Bundesliga club until 2029.Kovac...

• Dani Carvajal joins Getafe after leaving Real Madrid

  Getafe have signed former Real Madrid defender Dani Carvajal on a contract running until the end of the season.The...

• Venezia sack Giovanni Stroppa after six straight Serie A defeats

  Venezia have dismissed head coach Giovanni Stroppa after losing their opening six Serie A matches, leaving the club bottom of...

• Real Madrid interest in Adam Wharton tempered by England ambitions and club uncertainty

  Real Madrid have maintained their interest in Crystal Palace midfielder Adam Wharton, but the England international is expected to be...

• Real Madrid confident of agreeing new Thibaut Courtois deal

  Real Madrid are confident they will secure a contract extension for goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois in the coming weeks.The Belgium...