Trent Alexander-Arnold deserves plenty of “praise” for earning an England recall, Emile Heskey has told GOAL, with the Real Madrid defender choosing to remain quiet when being snubbed by Thomas Tuchel for 2026 World Cup duty. The German tactician is not the first international coach to overlook Alexander-Arnold, but the former Liverpool star has mastered the art of biting his tongue.
Jude Bellingham has finally got his hands on his World Cup Bronze Boot, though the Real Madrid superstar admitted he was completely unaware the trophy even existed. The 23-year-old was one of the standout performers in North America, leading the charge for the Three Lions as they secured their best finish at the tournament in six decades.
Tennis superstar and lifelong Madridista Carlos Alcaraz has delivered a blunt assessment of Real Madrid’s difficult start to the season under Jose Mourinho. The multi-time Grand Slam champion confessed to feeling a sense of unease while watching his beloved club struggle for consistency in the early stages of the La Liga campaign.
Former Real Madrid defender David Alaba is set to complete a surprising free transfer to Serie A side Udinese after passing his medical tests in Rome. The Austrian international chose the Italian club despite interest from Inter Miami and Union Berlin following his Santiao Bernabeu exit.
Real Madrid defender Marc Cucurella has finally broken his silence regarding the intense speculation that linked him with a return to Barcelona during the summer transfer window. The Spanish international, who has established himself as a key figure under Jose Mourinho at the Bernabeu, also revealed a cheeky attempt to lure Rodri to the Spanish capital before the midfielder opted for a move to Catalonia instead.
Roma and Milan are reportedly lining up a January loan approach for Real Madrid forward Endrick following his lack of game time in Spain. Brazil head coach Carlo Ancelotti has publicly expressed his frustration over the 20-year-old's situation, demanding that the talented youngster gets regular minutes to develop properly.
Barcelona and Real Madrid are locked in a fierce transfer battle to sign 15-year-old Manchester United wonderkid JJ Gabriel. While Los Blancos have presented a more lucrative financial offer, the Catalan giants hope to lure the teenager with a rapid pathway to first-team football.
Ibrahima Konate has been forced to withdraw from Zinedine Zidane's first France squad after suffering a knee injury in training. The Real Madrid centre-back returns to his club immediately, with Manchester United youngster Leny Yoro receiving his first senior call-up ahead of the Nations League clash against Turkey.
Kylian Mbappe and Lamine Yamal may have talked themselves out of contention for the Ballon d'Or with their bold statements about the award, believes a former boss of the coveted prize.
Only a few weeks ago, Eduardo Camavinga turned down an offer from Galatasaray Istanbul. But the Turkish champions do not want to give up and apparently are still hoping to lure the France international to the Bosporus.
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