Dani Carvajal’s anticipated return to La Liga has been thrown into complete disarray after a move to Getafe collapsed at the final hurdle. The veteran defender remains without a club following his departure from Real Madrid at the end of his contract in the summer.
Real Madrid have been handed a major boost as Kylian Mbappe has officially returned to first-team training under the watchful eye of Jose Mourinho. The French superstar is now expected to feature in this weekend's clash against Villarreal at the Santiago Bernabeu after recovering from a recent knee issue.
Spanish icon Pedro has officially hung up his boots at the age of 39, bringing an end to one of the most decorated careers in modern football history. The former Barcelona and Chelsea star confirmed his decision to retire four months after the conclusion of his final professional contract in Serie A.
The footballing world stood still as Lionel Messi finally closed the curtain on his legendary international career with Argentina. Following his farewell appearance against Benin, former teammate and current Barcelona sporting director Deco joined the chorus of voices hailing the greatest player to ever grace the game.
Jose Mourinho will forever be the ‘Special One’, but does he still possess that unique brand of magic? Carlton Cole worked with the enigmatic Portuguese at Chelsea and has told GOAL why Real Madrid need a familiar face at Santiago Bernabeu to be more of a “father figure” to Kylian Mbappe and Jude Bellingham than an outspoken and demanding leader.
Real Madrid legend Luka Modric has opened up about the immense difficulty of competing against Lionel Messi throughout their storied careers in Spain and on the international stage. Following the former Barcelona captain's decision to retire from international duty with Argentina, the current AC Milan midfielder offered a heartfelt tribute to his long-time rival.
Comprehensive match preview of Real Madrid vs Villarreal as LaLiga returns after a long international break. We talk tactics, team news, form and more.
Endrick is reportedly preparing for another temporary departure from Real Madrid after failing to secure a meaningful role under new manager Jose Mourinho. The Brazilian sensation has struggled for minutes in a crowded frontline and is now exploring a move away from the Santiago Bernabeu during the winter transfer window to salvage his development.
Barcelona are working hard to secure their long-term future by tying down several key players to new contracts. Following Raphinha's bumper extension, the Catalan club have already identified Gerard Martin and Brian Farinas as the next rising stars to be rewarded.
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