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Jose Mourinho has come out swinging against those comparing his Real Madrid side to a rampant Barcelona, insisting that the La Liga title race is a marathon rather than a sprint. The Portuguese tactician is preparing his squad for a high-stakes trip to the Metropolitano to face Atletico Madrid this Sunday.

Thomas Tuchel has effectively slammed the door shut on Harry Maguire’s international career while issuing a stern defensive ultimatum to Trent Alexander-Arnold. The Three Lions boss has made several ruthless decisions in his latest squad selection, signalling a shift in culture as he prepares for the next tournament cycle after heartbreaking World Cup exit.

Steven Gerrard has strongly advised JJ Gabriel against rushing his departure from Manchester United, warning the highly rated teenager that elite managers will not automatically grant him first-team minutes. The 15-year-old recently shocked the club by requesting the immediate termination of his registration as he seeks a controversial transfer away from Old Trafford amid intense interest from La Liga giants.

Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho has firmly denied having any involvement in the recent decision made by new France boss Zinedine Zidane to omit midfielder Aurelien Tchouameni from the national team squad. The Portuguese coach expressed his surprise at the news but fully supported the move, which allows the player to properly recover from an ongoing groin injury.