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Tensions have finally boiled over at Real Madrid, resulting in team-mates literally coming to blows. There has been a sense all season that things have been a little bit fraught behind the scenes. This is more or less how it goes for Los Blancos, especially in those rare seasons where they fail to bank silverware. Rumours emerge of discontent, the local press goes mad - but rarely do the rumours turn into anything tangible.

A year ago, Karim Coulibaly hadn't even made his first-team debut for Werder Bremen. Fast-forward 12 months, though, and the centre-back could be on course for a record-breaking transfer away from the Bundesliga side at the age of 18. The Germany youth international has enjoyed a breakthrough season at Weserstadion, putting some of Europe's top clubs on notice, and Werder are seemingly prepared to cash-in already.

Amid rumours of a possible departure from FC Barcelona, Raphinha has hit back at the Spanish press.

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Inter captain Lautaro Martinez has emphatically shut down any talk of a move away from San Siro, insisting he has no intention of entertaining interest from Europe’s biggest clubs. Despite perennial links to the likes of Barcelona, Manchester United and Arsenal, the Argentine forward remains fully invested in the project in Milan.

Manchester City legend Sergio Aguero has tipped fellow countryman Julian Alvarez to complete a high-profile move to Barcelona this summer. The former striker believes the Atletico Madrid star possesses the unique defensive work rate and tactical intelligence required to succeed at the Spotify Camp Noy as the Catalan giants search for a successor to Robert Lewandowski.

Christian Pulisic has hit back at critics questioning his recent form, labelling concerns over his 2026 goal drought as "bad questions" ahead of the World Cup. The AC Milan forward, who recently featured as a cover star for Time magazine, remains confident in his ability to deliver for the USMNT as they prepare to co-host the tournament.

Federico Valverde has denied reports of a physical altercation with Aurelien Tchouameni at Real Madrid’s training base. The Uruguayan midfielder insists tensions rose during training but no punches were thrown. He also clarified that a head injury requiring hospital treatment came from an accidental impact.

Over the last few weeks, as Manchester City have been chasing down their first Women's Super League title in 10 years, things have become nervy on and off the pitch. Dropped points had threatened to let Arsenal back in the title race, until the Gunners' own midweek slip-up at Brighton ended that suspense. Still, though any concerns around the destiny of the WSL trophy have now been put to bed, City fans can still worry themselves over the future of their star striker, Khadija Shaw.

Alexis Mac Allister and Enzo Fernandez have a lot in common. They're two tenacious but technically gifted midfielders who played pivotal roles in Argentina winning the 2022 World Cup. They also presently play for big Premier League teams, but both have been repeatedly linked with Real Madrid. Up until last summer, such speculation made an awful lot of sense.

Niklas Süle might well have remained in the Bundesliga had he not retired.

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Borussia Dortmund are set to sign Joane Gadou from FC Red Bull Salzburg for the new season. Who is this 19-year-old centre-back who is costing BVB as much as Erling Haaland once did?

FC Bayern Munich has reportedly renewed its interest in Paris Saint-Germain winger Bradley Barcola.

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Prince William's passion for Aston Villa was on full display at Villa Park on Thursday night as he watched his beloved side secure a historic European result. The Prince of Wales could not contain his excitement as Unai Emery's men dismantled Nottingham Forest 4-0 to book their ticket to the Europa League final.

Inter are set to reward Cristian Chivu for his remarkable debut season at San Siro by handing the head coach a lucrative contract extension. The Romanian tactician stepped into the spotlight last summer and exceeded all expectations by guiding the Nerazzurri to the 2025-26 Serie A title with three games to spare.

Jesse Lingard delivered a standout performance for Corinthians in the gruelling conditions of the Copa Libertadores, earning special praise from his manager Fernando Diniz in the process. The former Manchester United star completed his first full 90 minutes since joining the Alvinegro, proving his fitness at over 2,600 metres above sea level against Independiente Santa Fe.

An early red card, a stunning strike from Manzambi and a wholly unexpected brace have turned the Freiburg fairytale into reality.

Cristiano Ronaldo has reached yet another extraordinary milestone in his illustrious career, netting his 100th goal in the Saudi Pro League during Al-Nassr's 4-2 victory over Al Shabab. The Portuguese legend was joined on the scoresheet by a rampant Joao Felix, who bagged a hat-trick to ensure the visitors moved five points clear at the top of the table.

Former USWNT captain and center back Becky Sauerbrunn spoke with Soccer Girl about her career, life as a new mom and her journey to becoming a broadcaster and podcast host.

Despite a devastating Champions League semi-final exit at the hands of Paris Saint-Germain, Harry Kane appears committed to his future at Bayern Munich. Following a 6-5 aggregate defeat that left the England captain visibly emotional, former Aston Villa striker Gabriel Agbonlahor claimed there is "no chance" that the former Tottenham striker will return to the Premier League.

Selina Cerci will leave TSG Hoffenheim on a free transfer this summer to join a top-flight club.

Real Madrid have been rocked by a physical altercation between Federico Valverde and Aurelien Tchouameni just days before their pivotal Clasico clash with Barcelona. The club is taking formal action following a reported dressing-room fight that left Valverde needing hospital treatment, with the full extent of his worrying injury now confirmed.

Tottenham Hotspur head coach Roberto De Zerbi has made his intentions clear regarding the future of Joao Palhinha, confirming he wants to secure the midfielder on a permanent basis. The Portuguese international, who is on loan from Bayern Munich, has become a vital component of the Spurs engine room since the Italian's arrival.

Barcelona loanee Ansu Fati has opened up on his admiration for Lamine Yamal while reflecting on his impressive spell at Monaco. The forward, who has struggled with injuries in recent seasons, appears to have rediscovered his best form in Ligue 1 and is now looking ahead to a pivotal summer regarding his future at Camp Nou.

Donald Trump admitted that he would be reluctant to pay the reportedly high prices for World Cup tickets in an interview with the New York Post. The U.S. president conceded that he "did not know" tickets were being sold for more than $1,000 for the USMNT's opening fixture against Paraguay and noted that he "wouldn't pay" such fees to see a World Cup game.

Borussia Dortmund has reached an agreement with former captain and long-serving sporting director Sebastian Kehl to terminate his contract, which had been due to run until 30 June 2027.