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Barcelona midfield star Pedri has delivered a candid assessment of Julian Alvarez as speculation mounts over a potential blockbuster summer switch from Atletico Madrid. The Argentina forward has fuelled intense market debate by publicly expressing his desire for a transfer away from the Metropolitano.

Newly-appointed Real Madrid boss José Mourinho has revealed, while speaking exclusively on the Beast Mode On Podcast, that he once took a pain-killing injection in a bid to prove a point to one of his own injured players. That resulted in the mystery player telling the ex-Chelsea head coach that he was "crazy" as he still refused to go ahead with the jab.

Manchester United legend Antonio Valencia has called on his former club to make a move for Real Madrid full-back Trent Alexander-Arnold. The former Red Devils captain believes the defender possesses the unique personality required to thrive at Old Trafford despite his deep-rooted ties to rivals Liverpool.

Speaking exclusively on the Beast Mode On Podcast, José Mourinho has backed Cristiano Ronaldo and his native Portugal to stake a serious claim for World Cup glory, while ranking England among the favourites. Having recently returned to Real Madrid for a second spell in charge at the Bernabeu, Mourinho has also explained why he is hoping to see Madrid's star names suffer early exits from FIFA's flagship event in North America.