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Former England defender Kyle Walker has admitted his shock after Thomas Tuchel omitted Phil Foden, Harry Maguire and Trent Alexander-Arnold from his World Cup squad. The trio were the headline casualties of Friday's 26-man selection for the tournament in North America, with Walker left questioning several of the manager's major tactical decisions.

Jose Mourinho has reportedly already identified his first major transfer target in the form of Sporting CP midfielder Morten Hjulmand as he prepares for a sensational return to Real Madrid. The Portuguese tactician, who is set to replace the departing Alvaro Arbeloa, is also exploring a backroom shake-up that could see club legend Toni Kroos join his coaching staff.

Alvaro Arbeloa has confirmed his departure from Real Madrid after only four months in charge of the first team. The former defender thanked the club and players for their support as reports continue to link Jose Mourinho with a return to the Bernabeu.

Marcus Rashford called his England recall a “full-circle moment” after overcoming recent setbacks to make Thomas Tuchel’s World Cup squad. The forward thanked Unai Emery and Hansi Flick for helping revive his career, but made no mention of Manchester United.

Barcelona president Joan Laporta has issued a defiant response to Florentino Perez, describing the Real Madrid chief’s recent accusations regarding the Negreira case as "grotesque." The Blaugrana leader suggested that the explosive claims from the capital are merely a smokescreen to distract from Los Blancos' lack of silverware over the last two seasons.

Barcelona prodigy Marc Bernal has expressed profound gratitude towards manager Hansi Flick for protecting his development following a lengthy spell on the sidelines. The 18-year-old midfielder also revealed he is intentionally refraining from making any summer holiday plans as he anxiously awaits a potential senior international call-up for Spain.

Former Chelsea captain Cesar Azpilicueta has announced his retirement from professional football. The veteran defender shared an emotional farewell message after bringing the curtain down on a career that spanned 20 seasons across Europe.

Barcelona have identified Cristian Romero as their leading defensive target this summer. Tottenham are demanding at least €60 million for the Argentina international, but Barca are hoping the defender’s desire to leave could reduce the fee.

Manchester United flop Antony has firmly ruled out undergoing surgery on a chronic groin injury following his omission from Brazil's 2026 World Cup squad. Despite reports suggesting a lengthy layoff, the Real Betis winger delivered a defiant message, confirming he will opt for conservative treatment after concluding a career-best statistical season in Spain.

Barcelona sporting director Deco has opened up on the daunting task of finding a successor to Robert Lewandowski, describing the outgoing striker as a player who is "almost impossible" to replace. Deco has also denied meeting with Chelsea's Joao Pedro over a summer transfer, albeit while confirming the club are exploring all avenues.

Kylian Mbappe's European Golden shoe defence is being challenged by the likes of Harry Kane and Erling Haaland.

Barcelona have reportedly agreed personal terms with Marcus Rashford as Hansi Flick pushes to keep the Manchester United forward. However, the Red Devils remain firm on their €30 million (£25m/$34m) valuation despite the player’s desire to stay in Catalunya.

Marcus Rashford has received a major vote of confidence from within the Barcelona dressing room as his loan spell from Manchester United nears its conclusion. Frenkie de Jong has publicly called for the club to secure the forward on a permanent basis following a season that saw the Englishman play a pivotal role in the Blaugrana's title success.

Albanian international Marash Kumbulla has provided a fascinating insight into the challenge of defending against the world's best attackers. Currently on loan at Mallorca from Roma, the centre-back has experienced the unique difficulty of facing both Barcelona's teenage sensation Lamine Yamal and Real Madrid's superstar Kylian Mbappe.

Marash Kumbulla has opened up on his time working under Jose Mourinho at Roma, revealing the defensive “smart” tricks he learned from the Portuguese coach. The defender also explained how Mourinho’s mood changed dramatically after defeats, while recalling the support he received during a serious injury lay-off.

Enrique Riquelme has suggested that the upcoming presidential elections could be the final time members have a say in the club's future. The businessman warned that a transition toward privatisation looms over the Spanish giants unless a viable alternative to the current board's direction is established.

Barcelona star Gavi has sparked a fresh row between Spain's two biggest clubs by questioning how Real Madrid handled a physical altercation between Aurelien Tchouameni and Federico Valverde. The Spain international suggested that Los Blancos failed to uphold proper discipline by allowing the players to feature immediately after the incident.