Carioca 1. Div. Taca Guanabara relegation playoff Overview

Newcastle United have won the race to sign highly rated goalkeeper Ewen Jaouen after agreeing a €28.5 million package with Stade de Reims. The 20-year-old, who had attracted interest from Chelsea and Real Madrid, has reportedly signed a four-year deal and is set to join Eddie Howe's side this summer.

Real Madrid are reportedly preparing a club-record €150 million bid for Bayern Munich winger Michael Olise. Florentino Perez is expected to press ahead with the move amid a presidential election battle, while Die Roten remain determined to keep the France international despite growing speculation over his future.

Lamine Yamal has been named La Liga Player of the Season after inspiring Barcelona's title-winning campaign in 2025-26. The teenage star delivered outstanding numbers as Hansi Flick's side finished top of the table. Goalkeeper Joan Garcia also received recognition after his derby heroics earned him the league's Save of the Season award.

Jurgen Klopp’s representative has ruled out a return to the dugout for the German tactician following sensational links to Real Madrid. The emphatic rebuttal comes after presidential candidate Enrique Riquelme publicly promised to appoint the former Liverpool boss as his first-choice manager if he triumphs in Sunday's election.