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Can Real boss Mourinho repeat Lampard trick with Bellingham?

Jose Mourinho once helped to make Frank Lampard the best goalscoring midfielder in world football, but can he repeat the trick with Jude Bellingham? Blancos legend Steve McManaman has explained to GOAL why one England international superstar faces challenges posed by team-mates Kylian Mbappe and Vinicius Junior when it comes to emulating another Three Lions icon.

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'He’s on a stratospheric level!' - Mourinho blown away by Mbappe's early Real Madrid return

Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho has expressed his delight after Kylian Mbappe returned to pre-season training ahead of schedule. The Portuguese boss praised the French forward's stratospheric talent and dedication after cutting his holiday short following a prolific Liga campaign.

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Same goal tally as Ronaldo! Why Mbappe faces ‘strange’ criticism

Former Real Madrid star Steve McManaman has explained to GOAL why Kylian Mbappe faces “strange” criticism despite matching the goal numbers posted by Cristiano Ronaldo through his opening two seasons at Santiago Bernabeu. The French forward has been a revelation for the Blancos, but he operates under a “win or disaster” microscope and tangible success has been in short supply.

'Don't leave, it's not worth it' - Mourinho reveals how he stopped Vini Jr joining Arsenal

Jose Mourinho has revealed the frank advice he gave Vinicius Junior to convince him to sign a new contract with Real Madrid. The Special One intervened to persuade the Brazilian forward to stay at the Santiago Bernabeu despite intense transfer interest from Premier League champions Arsenal.

MLS nightmare! How American scouts missed out on Diomande

Real Madrid have officially completed the signing of 19-year-old winger Yan Diomande from RB Leipzig for an initial €125 million fee. The blockbuster transfer caps an incredible two-year rise for the Ivory Coast international, who was remarkably rejected by several MLS and European clubs as a teenager.

Substance vs style: Does Mourinho just have to win at Real?

Real Madrid have gone two seasons without a major trophy, so does Jose Mourinho merely have to win by any means possible following his return to Santiago Bernabeu? Blancos legend Steve McManaman has, during an exclusive interview with GOAL, explained what the ‘Special One’s’ remit will be as La Liga heavyweights wrestle with a substance versus style quandary.