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Spain announced a 26-man World Cup squad with no Real Madrid players for the first time; Dean Huijsen was a notable omission as Marc Pubill and Eric Garcia earned spots, with Luis de la Fuente saying the list was largely finalised months in advance. A Real Madrid star publicly reacted on Instagram to the decision.
Luis de la Fuente announced Spain’s 26-man squad for the 2026 World Cup, with Lamine Yamal among eight Barcelona players selected. Real Madrid are left out for the first time in World Cup history, highlighting Barca’s dominance. The Barca contingent includes Joan Garcia, Eric Garcia, Pau Cubarsi, Gavi, Pedri, Dani Olmo, Ferran Torres, and Yamal. The squad also features Premier League names such as Arsenal’s David Raya, Martin Zubimendi, and Mikel Merino, alongside Rodri of Manchester City. Fermin Lopez misses out due to injury, Nico Williams makes the squad despite a late-season injury, and De la Fuente lauds the team’s favourites status as they prep for friendlies ahead of Group H matches against Cape Verde, Saudi Arabia, and Uruguay.
Spain revealed a 26-man World Cup squad with no Real Madrid players for the first time. Lamine Yamal is included despite a left hamstring injury, while others like Fermín López and Álvaro Morata miss out. The team, ranked No. 2, will face Cape Verde, Saudi Arabia and Uruguay in Group H, and coach Luis de la Fuente expects most players to be fit for the opener unless setbacks arise.
Jose Mourinho has verbally agreed to return to Real Madrid as manager, succeeding Alvaro Arbeloa with an initial two-year contract. His arrival follows a season of trophyless campaigns and rising internal tensions, and he is expected to sign after the season’s end as Madrid aim to restore unity and success at the Bernabeu.
Jose Mourinho confirmed contact with Real Madrid but said he will only return if the club’s expectations align with what he can deliver. He noted talks with Florentino Pérez haven’t begun yet, though there are ongoing contacts between Real and his agent Jorge Mendes, with discussions expected to continue next week. Benfica’s buyout clause of about $3.5 million expires on May 26, after which he would be free to move if terms are right. Álvaro Arbeloa issued public support, saying he’d be happy to see Mourinho back if he’s the manager next season.
Real Madrid parted ways with Xabi Alonso by mutual consent a day after losing the Spanish Super Cup final to Barcelona, naming Alvaro Arbeloa as the new coach. The piece notes Chelsea’s pattern of midseason managerial changes and feeds speculation that Alonso could be a midseason target, a theme that has triggered debate among Liverpool supporters about the club’s direction and leadership.
Xabi Alonso has completed a four-year contract to become Chelsea’s new manager, replacing Liam Rosenior as the club shifts to a manager-led structure. The former Real Madrid boss, who previously guided Bayer Leverkusen to the Bundesliga title, returns to the Premier League ahead of the summer window to lead Chelsea’s rebuilding efforts.
Real Madrid president Florentino Pérez abruptly announced presidential elections but gave no date or process, delivering a surreal, hours-long tirade that avoided sporting issues, attacked media and opponents as conspirators, referenced the Negreira case, and claimed broad member support as he vowed to defend the club.
Real Madrid president Florentino Perez called for fresh elections and said he will stand again, while denying cancer rumors and deflecting questions on football decisions amid internal criticism and a trophy drought.
Barcelona sealed the La Liga title with a 2-0 win over Real Madrid at Spotify Camp Nou and set a record €16.4m revenue for El Clasico, driven by high demand, VIP packages, and a 62,213-attendee crowd ahead of capacity upgrades.
Barcelona sealed their 29th La Liga title by beating Real Madrid at Camp Nou, extending their run to 11 straight league wins; Lionel Messi—now with Inter Miami—congratulated his former club with a four-word Instagram post, 'Campeones!!! Visca el Barça!!!', as Barça continue their dominance in a post-Messi era.
PSG boss Luis Enrique, a former Barcelona coach, celebrated Barca’s Clasico win that sealed La Liga and praised Hansi Flick’s approach, underscoring that he remains a Barça fan even while leading PSG.
Barcelona defeated Real Madrid 2-0 at Camp Nou, with Thibaut Courtois making several key saves for Madrid but unable to prevent the loss; Madrid’s attackers struggled, notably Vinicius Jr. and Bellingham, while Barcelona controlled the match and earned the win.
FC Barcelona mourned the death of Hansi Flick's father and sent condolences, while Flick is still set to coach against Real Madrid in La Liga at Camp Nou, with a minute’s silence planned; Barca could clinch the title by avoiding defeat in the clash.
Barcelona swept Real Madrid 2-0 at Camp Nou to seal the La Liga title in a Clasico, a historic feat as the title is decided in Spain’s biggest derby. Marcus Rashford’s stunning free-kick opened the scoring and Ferran Torres added a second as Madrid, hit by a turbulent week and a passive defensive shape, couldn’t mount a reply. The result caps Barca’s domestic dominance under Hansi Flick and leaves Real Madrid trophyless for a second straight season.