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Jose Mourinho has signed a three-year contract to make a sensational return as the head coach of Real Madrid until June 2029. The 63-year-old Portuguese tactician, who previously managed the Spanish giants between 2010 and 2013, was secured by club president Florentino Perez to revive the team following a second successive trophyless campaign.

Manchester United are in the market for midfield reinforcements - amid links to the likes of Elliot Anderson, Sandro Tonali and Fede Valverde - with Eric Djemba-Djemba telling GOAL who the Red Devils’ “first choice” should be. Big money is set to be spent at Old Trafford this summer on acquiring a suitable replacement for the departing Casemiro.

French football legend Michel Platini has defended international captain Kylian Mbappe after the forward publicly warned against the far right taking power in France. While validating the Real Madrid star's societal stance, the former UEFA president offered some stern advice regarding the immense responsibilities and risks of such high-profile exposure.

Guti believes a “serious and major” incident inside the dressing room led to Xabi Alonso’s shock dismissal by Real Madrid. The former midfielder also criticised the current squad, claiming the team lacks balance, identity and collective strength.