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• Fran Garcia recalls Real Madrid exit: ‘I understood when they signed Cucurella’

  Real Betis left-back Fran Garcia has spoken about his departure from Real Madrid, saying he realised the club no longer...

• Mallorca goalkeeper Ivan Cuellar injured after hitting head at club base cafe

  Mallorca goalkeeper Ivan Cuellar suffered a head injury after accidentally striking a decorative feature while having lunch at a cafe...

• Courtois hails Raphinha Dias as an ‘underrated player’ ahead of Barcelona v Real Madrid

  Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois says he has been impressed by the performances of Barcelona forward Raphinha Dias, describing the...

• Ethan Mbappe facing three-week absence with ankle injury

  Ethan Mbappe could be sidelined for about three weeks after suffering a right ankle injury while on international duty with...

• 21-year-old son of former Premier League champion makes mark as manager

  Raph Pearce, the 21-year-old son of former Blackburn defender Ian Pearce, is attracting growing attention in England after guiding a...

• Olivier Giroud reveals Borussia Dortmund interest before 2018 Chelsea move

  Olivier Giroud has revealed that Borussia Dortmund were interested in signing him before he joined Chelsea in 2018, but the...

• Thibaut Courtois says Real Madrid’s derby defeat by Atletico was not down to refereeing

  Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois has reflected on his side’s recent derby defeat by Atletico Madrid, insisting the result was...

• Thibaut Courtois explains how Jose Mourinho has changed since Chelsea days

  Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois has shared his impressions of working with Jose Mourinho, who returned to the “royal club”...

• Thibaut Courtois puts Real Madrid first by opting out of Belgium squad

  Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois has told Belgium manager Marc van Bommel that he will not play in the national...

• Thibaut Courtois: ‘I don’t want my son to become a goalkeeper’

  Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois says he does not want his son to follow him into goalkeeping as the youngster...

• Barcelona renew interest in Spain defender Ivan Fresneda

  Barcelona have revived their interest in Sporting right-back Ivan Fresneda, who was recently called up to the Spain squad for...

• Barcelona captain Raphinha expected to return against Getafe after injury scare

  Barcelona forward Raphinha Dias has avoided a serious injury after being forced off at half-time during Brazil’s match against Australia....

• Thibaut Courtois backs Kylian Mbappe for Ballon d’Or

  Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois has chosen team-mate Kylian Mbappe as the player he would award the Ballon d’Or to...

• Liverpool must weigh Van Dijk’s future as Real Madrid interest emerges

  Virgil van Dijk could leave Liverpool at the end of the 2026/27 season, with the club yet to offer its...

• Bologna agree plans for €300m, 35,000-capacity stadium

  Bologna have reached an agreement with BolognaFiere to build a new 35,000-seat stadium, with the venue scheduled to be completed...

• Inter draw up transfer shortlist including Meret, Richards and Ndour

  Inter’s new sporting director Dario Baccin has begun drawing up a shortlist of players the club could target in the...

• Matvey Safonov reveals preference for Cristiano Ronaldo over Lionel Messi

  Matvey Safonov says Cristiano Ronaldo has always been closer to him than Lionel Messi, and that he supported the Portugal...

• Joseph-Antoine Bell doubts Matvey Safonov can win 2026 Yashin Trophy

  Joseph-Antoine Bell, regarded as the best African goalkeeper of the 20th century, has questioned Matvey Safonov’s chances of winning the...

• Russian Constitutional Court to hear Matvey Safonov’s alimony appeal on 8 October

  The Russian Constitutional Court will consider an appeal from Paris Saint-Germain and Russia goalkeeper Matvey Safonov on 8 October, according...

• Real Madrid consider Gianluigi Donnarumma as long-term Thibaut Courtois replacement

  Real Madrid are actively searching for a goalkeeper who could eventually succeed Thibaut Courtois, with Manchester City and Italy goalkeeper...