Real Madrid news

Real Madrid forward Rodrygo has shared an emotional moment with his followers after receiving a special delivery from his long-term idol Cristiano Ronaldo. The Brazilian remains sidelined with a long-term knee injury, but the legendary Portuguese international took the time to send a message of support to the Bernabeu star.

Florentino Pérez has ratcheted up the pressure in Real Madrid's presidential power struggle, publicly pillorying rival candidate Enrique Riquelme.

Real Madrid president Florentino Perez has delivered a clear message regarding the future of Vinicius Jr, insisting he will not stand in the player's way if he wishes to leave the Bernabeu. The Brazilian forward is currently the subject of mounting transfer speculation as negotiations over a new long-term contract continue to drag on in the Spanish capital.

In the age of PSR and UEFA's financial regulations, the free agent market has probably never been more significant as clubs look to pick up a potentially key player without having to spend a penny. We're now into June, and there are a whole host of big names who will be out of contract at the end of the month - undoubtedly sparking a scramble for their signatures in the coming weeks.

And there we have it. The 2025-26 European football season is in the books, capped by Paris Saint-Germain beating Arsenal in the Champions League final to defend their continental crown. Soon the past nine months or so will become distant memories, such is the speed at which the footballing world moves on, especially when major tournaments on the horizon.

Jude Bellingham has faced accusations of arrogance as his profile continues to soar at Real Madrid, but those who saw his emergence first-hand are quick to defend the England superstar. Former Birmingham City team-mate David Davis has opened up on the midfielder’s early days, insisting that what some mistake for conceit is actually the essential self-belief required to reach the pinnacle of the game.

Jose Mourinho is already drawing up a ruthless recruitment plan as he prepares to take the reins at Real Madrid for a second time. The Portuguese tactician has reportedly identified four key areas of the squad that require immediate investment to end the club's two-year trophy drought, informing the club hierarchy that any title charge must begin with upgrades at centre-back, right-back, left-back, and across the midfield.

What did the former star say about the possibility of Enzo Fernández moving to the Bernabéu?

The sensational return of Jose Mourinho to Real Madrid has sent shockwaves through the Bernabeu, but no player finds himself under a brighter spotlight than Vinicius Junior. After a season defined by brilliant goals and heated controversies, the Brazilian superstar must now navigate a working relationship with the man who recently questioned his conduct on the European stage.

The European club season drew to a dramatic conclusion on Saturday, with Paris Saint-Germain defeating Arsenal on penalties to retain their Champions League crown. Not since Real Madrid nearly a decade ago had anyone successfully defended the title, making his a truly momentous night for Luis Enrique's men. However, defeat shouldn't take any of the shine off Arsenal's historic campaign, with the Gunners having won the Premier League for the first time in 22 years.

The Champions League final. It's the biggest match on the club calendar in football, always featuring historic clubs and so often the best players on the planet at that moment. Sometimes, it lives up to expectation in the most extraordinary fashion. Sometimes, sadly, it just doesn't. Either way, there is usually drama, as was the case in Saturday's final as Paris Saint-Germain beat Arsenal on penalties.

The Argentine legend on his former manager: "He was born to be a champion."

Paris Saint-Germain have cemented their place in the pantheon of footballing greats after successfully defending their European crown against Arsenal. The French giants have achieved a feat of dominance rarely seen in the history of the sport, matching a record that has stood for over half a century.