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England v Spain - UEFA Nations League 2026/27 Group A3 MD1

De la Fuente aims dig at Madrid with 'superior' Cucurella claim after Spain win

Luis de la Fuente has sparked a tactical debate by suggesting Marc Cucurella reaches heights with the Spanish national team that he simply cannot find at Real Madrid. The defender was instrumental in La Roja’s dominant 4-1 win over Croatia, looking a far cry from the struggling figure seen at the Bernabeu recently.

'I need some confidence' - Vinicius opens up on mental struggle after WC exit

Real Madrid superstar Vinicius Junior has candidly addressed his recent drop in form, admitting that he is currently battling a lack of confidence on both the domestic and international stages. The Brazilian forward, usually so clinical and flamboyant, has found goals hard to come by lately as he continues to process the emotional fallout of a disappointing World Cup this summer.

'Where is my email?' - Kroos jokes about Klopp snub for Germany national team

Toni Kroos has laughed off being left off Jurgen Klopp's mailing list as the new Germany boss contacted several former internationals for support. The Real Madrid legend joked that he will message the manager on WhatsApp to find out exactly why his inbox remained empty.

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Olise demands staggering condition to sign new Bayern contract amid Madrid interest

Michael Olise is reportedly ready to commit his long-term future to Bayern Munich, but the French superstar has arrived at the negotiating table with one major condition. The winger is demanding the inclusion of a massive release clause to ensure he maintains control over his career path following heavy interest from Real Madrid.

Huijsen opens up on 'very sad' World Cup snub after Spain return

Dean Huijsen has finally addressed the heartbreak of his World Cup omission after returning to the international fold for Spain. The defender featured in La Roja's dominant victory over Croatia as the reigning world champions continued their impressive form.

Türkiye v France - UEFA Nations League 2026/27 Group A1 MD1

Mbappe avoids knee surgery as Real Madrid plan recovery

Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappe has successfully avoided knee surgery following an injury scare while on international duty with France. The forward suffered a hyperextension but managed to prevent a season-ending issue by stopping play immediately. The club are now closely monitoring his recovery, with crucial upcoming fixtures forcing them to weigh up their attacking options.