Ikhtisar Huachipato

The all-action midfielder is thriving again at the Bernabeu under the stewardship of Jose Mourinho

Jose Mourinho has paid a heartfelt tribute to Lionel Messi following the eight-time Ballon d'Or winner's decision to retire from international duty with Argentina. The Portuguese tactician, who frequently locked horns with the forward during his managerial career, praised his historic legacy after an extraordinary era at the highest level of world football.

For some football fans, the summer is the part of the calendar that they look forward to the most - and that's not just because it's filled by a World Cup every four years! Rather, it's because the end of the season means only one thing: It's time for transfers! The 2026 window is once again proving to be busy, with some huge names making big-money moves before deadline day on September 1.

Jude Bellingham produced a masterclass at the Bernabeu as Real Madrid dismantled Malaga to maintain their flawless start to the La Liga campaign. The England international was the catalyst for a dominant 4-0 victory that keeps Jose Mourinho’s side at the summit of the table.