Former Real Madrid and Bayern Munich playmaker James Rodriguez has completed a sensational return to Colombian domestic football by signing for Atletico Nacional. The 35-year-old national team captain arrives on a free transfer, penning an initial one-year contract with an option to extend following his recent departure from MLS outfit Minnesota United.
Real Madrid are reportedly ready to offer Thibaut Courtois a new contract extension following his sensational performance against Inter. The Spanish giants are determined to secure the Belgian goalkeeper's long-term future, potentially keeping him at the Santiago Bernabeu for a landmark tenth season.
Barcelona head coach Hansi Flick has boldly claimed that Lamine Yamal deserves to win the Ballon d'Or following his record-breaking performance in the Champions League. The teenage sensation was the catalyst as the Catalan giants dismantled Feyenoord 5-1 to open their European campaign in emphatic fashion.
Barcelona president Joan Laporta has refused to be drawn into a war of words with Real Madrid following Jose Mourinho's recent complaints about refereeing. Speaking ahead of his side's Champions League opener against Feyenoord, Laporta instead chose to highlight his own club's ambitious targets for the season.
Thibaut Courtois has dropped a bombshell on the Belgian national team by confirming he will not take part in the upcoming Nations League campaign. The Real Madrid goalkeeper reached the decision following a private meeting with new head coach Mark van Bommel, where the two discussed his long-term fitness and role within the squad.
Real Madrid head coach Jose Mourinho has offered a blunt assessment of Trent Alexander-Arnold’s potential as a regular midfielder following his experiment in the Champions League. The England international was deployed in the engine room during Los Blancos' narrow victory over Inter Milan, sparking renewed debate over his best position.
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