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Kylian Mbappe has reportedly alienated several of his France team-mates following his controversial public remarks regarding the Ballon d'Or. Ousmane Dembele is said to be particularly furious, viewing the comments as a betrayal, which has led to a tense atmosphere and the formation of two separate factions within the national team dressing room ahead of their upcoming fixtures.

Barcelona sensation Lamine Yamal has officially thrown his hat into the ring for the 2026 Ballon d'Or, insisting he deserves to be crowned the best player on the planet. The 19-year-old superstar believes he and Kylian Mbappe currently stand alone at the top of the game, following a trophy-laden season for club and country.

The former Spain striker looked finished in his final season at the Bernabeu, but he was revitalised by his stint in the Bundesliga

Bernardo Silva has hailed the frightening offensive strength of the Real Madrid squad following their dominant display against Rayo Vallecano. The Portuguese playmaker, who is still finding his feet in the Spanish capital, admitted he is amazed by the quality of his new teammates in the final third.