Jude Bellingham scored twice as England defeated Mexico to reach the quarter-finals. The Real Madrid midfielder has now netted four times in five matches at the tournament.
Dani Olmo has accused Real Madrid of attempting to undermine Barcelona through legal complaints and public criticism, claiming the Bernabéu’s “noise” stems from two successive trophyless seasons.
Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes and Real Madrid midfielder Jude Bellingham have been falsely portrayed as betting brand ambassadors using AI-generated videos and fabricated news stories.
Real Madrid midfielder Aurélien Tchouaméni will miss France’s World Cup last-16 tie against Paraguay and faces a race against time to be fit for a potential quarter-final after scans confirmed a minor thigh lesion.
Luka Modric is reportedly considering remaining at Milan for the 2026-27 season, even though his contract expired in June and the club missed out on Champions League qualification.
Inter Milan have pledged support to Alessandro Bastoni after the defender was notified of an investigation into alleged underage prostitution, though the club would still consider substantial summer transfer bids.
Brazilian legend Ronaldo has likened Kylian Mbappé to himself at his peak, hailing the France captain as a ‘natural heir’ to football’s greats as he closes in on the World Cup scoring record.
Real Madrid forward Rodrygo has described Brazil manager Carlo Ancelotti as a key mentor ahead of Monday’s match with Japan, recalling how the Italian inspired his decisive performance in the 2022 Champions League semi-finals.
Dani Ceballos has left Real Madrid by mutual agreement a year before his contract expired, waiving his final year’s salary to secure a free transfer. The 29-year-old departs after nine years, 215 appearances and 16 trophies.
Real Madrid have stepped up their interest in Lille midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi after scouting the Morocco international during the recent friendly against Brazil. The French club value the 18-year-old at a minimum of €70 million.