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Arbeloa defends Mbappe after Madrid star's holiday controversy

Real Madrid coach Alvaro Arbeloa has jumped to the defence of Kylian Mbappe following a wave of criticism directed at the French forward. The striker has found himself under the microscope for his off-field conduct while recovering from a muscular problem, leading to questions over his commitment to the cause at the Santiago Bernabeu.

Real Betis Balompie v Real Madrid CF - LaLiga EA Sports

Arbeloa reacts to LAUGHING Mbappe & awkward Mourinho question

Real Madrid coach Alvaro Arbeloa has been forced to address the growing chaos at Valdebebas following reports of multiple physical altercations between senior players. With the dressing room in a state of high tension, the spotlight has shifted to superstar Kylian Mbappe after he was caught on camera laughing as he left the club's training ground.

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Real Club Celta v Olympique Lyonnais - UEFA Europa League 2025/26 Round of 16 First Leg

Revealed: How Endrick mastered French after four months at Lyon

Real Madrid starlet Endrick has taken French football by storm, but it isn't just his prowess on the pitch that is making headlines. The teenage sensation recently stunned fans and media alike by conducting a full interview in fluent French, despite having only joined Lyon on loan just over four months ago.

Fulham v Aston Villa - Premier League

Fulham wait on Silva as Chelsea circle

Fulham find themselves in a state of limbo regarding the future of manager Marco Silva as interest from Chelsea continues to intensify. Despite a long-standing contract offer on the table, the Portuguese tactician is taking his time to evaluate his next move while the Blues consider him for their vacant head coach role.

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What the hell is going on at Real Madrid?!

Tensions have finally boiled over at Real Madrid, resulting in team-mates literally coming to blows. There has been a sense all season that things have been a little bit fraught behind the scenes. This is more or less how it goes for Los Blancos, especially in those rare seasons where they fail to bank silverware. Rumours emerge of discontent, the local press goes mad - but rarely do the rumours turn into anything tangible.

Julian Alvarez

'Very complete player' - Aguero says Alvarez 'fits perfectly' at Barca

Manchester City legend Sergio Aguero has tipped fellow countryman Julian Alvarez to complete a high-profile move to Barcelona this summer. The former striker believes the Atletico Madrid star possesses the unique defensive work rate and tactical intelligence required to succeed at the Spotify Camp Noy as the Catalan giants search for a successor to Robert Lewandowski.

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Real Madrid issue statement after Valverde & Tchouameni fight

Real Madrid have been rocked by a physical altercation between Federico Valverde and Aurelien Tchouameni just days before their pivotal Clasico clash with Barcelona. The club is taking formal action following a reported dressing-room fight that left Valverde needing hospital treatment, with the full extent of his worrying injury now confirmed.

FC Barcelona v Borussia Dortmund - UEFA Champions League 2024/25 Quarter Final First Leg

Ansu hails 'incredible' Yamal and discusses Barca future

Barcelona loanee Ansu Fati has opened up on his admiration for Lamine Yamal while reflecting on his impressive spell at Monaco. The forward, who has struggled with injuries in recent seasons, appears to have rediscovered his best form in Ligue 1 and is now looking ahead to a pivotal summer regarding his future at Camp Nou.

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Barcelona star Raphinha rages over transfer 'lies'

Barcelona star Raphinha has launched a scathing attack on the media and ongoing transfer speculation, claiming that certain figures are determined to see him leave the Catalan giants. Ahead of this weekend's high-stakes Clásico against Real Madrid, the Brazilian winger dismissed reports regarding his future as total fabrications.

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Pique handed heavy ban following Andorra referee clash

Former Barcelona defender Gerard Pique has been handed a two-month disqualification and a six-match suspension after an incident involving match officials during Andorra’s defeat to Albacete. The Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) acted after reviewing the referee’s report from the Segunda Division clash.

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BDO Power Rankings: Dembele & Rice climb as Kane hopes hit

With the Lionel Messi-Cristiano Ronaldo duopoly presumably disappearing into the rearview mirror, the battle for the Ballon d'Or hasn't felt so open for the best part of 20 years, with countless players now beginning each campaign believing they have a chance of claiming the most prestigious individual prize football has to offer. Ousmane Dembele emerged from a career plagued by injuries and inconsistencies to win the Golden Ball in 2025, and he is among a crowded field of contenders one year on.

Frequently asked questions

The NWSL's rule of 4 is where each club is allowed a maximum of four players under the age of 18, between their private entry list and roster.

The average wage an NWSL player is $65,000 a year. The minimum salary is reported at $36,400, with the top players earning up to $400,000 annually.

In soccer, often used within the WNSL, the acronyom SEI stands for Season Ending Injury.

In March 2023, Chloe Ricketts signed a three-year deal to play, when she was just 15 years and 283 days old. This made her the youngest ever player to sign an NWSL contract.