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Marc Cucurella has broken his silence following his blockbuster move to Real Madrid, revealing that an encouraging phone call from Jose Mourinho helped pave the way. Despite his deep-rooted ties to Barcelona's famed La Masia academy, the 27-year-old left-back insisted he could not turn down the chance to join the most successful club in Europe.

Real Madrid have confirmed the signing of Ibrahima Konate on a free transfer following his departure from Liverpool. The France international has agreed a four-year contract at the Santiago Bernabeu, becoming the latest addition to the club's squad as they continue to strengthen key areas ahead of the new season.

For some football fans, the summer is the part of the calendar that they look forward to the most - and that's not just because it's filled by a World Cup every four years! Rather, it's because the end of the season means only one thing: It's time for transfers! The 2026 window is likely to once again be bust, with some huge names set to make big-money moves before deadline day on September 1.

Real Madrid star Kylian Mbappe has expressed his immense pride after breaking Olivier Giroud's record to become the all-time leading goalscorer for the France national team. Following his crucial brace against Senegal in their opening 2026 World Cup match, the prolific forward is now setting his sights on breaking the all-time tournament record currently held by Lionel Messi.