AFPF. MastantuonoX. Alonso'Fantastic present, incredible future' - Alonso hails MastantuonoReal Madrid head coach was lavish in his praise for River Plate wonderkid Franco Mastantuono, who will join Los Blancos after the Club World Cup.
Getty Images SportM. NeuerBayern MunichNeuer told to retire for his own good by Germany legend KahnLegendary German goalkeeper Oliver Kahn has advised the ageing Manuel Neuer to hang up his gloves before he gets sidelined with another injury.
Getty/GOALJ. BellinghamX. AlonsoAlonso counting on Bellingham's 'great quality' in front of goalNew Real Madrid head coach Xabi Alonso is crystal clear on how he intends to use the attacking tendencies of Jude Bellingham in his setup.
Getty Images SportT. Alexander-ArnoldReal Madrid'Very different' - Alexander-Arnold on extreme Madrid demandsTrent Alexander-Arnold explained what it's like to train with his new team-mates, describing the experience to be different than what he's used to.
Getty Images SportL. MessiS. Kehl'Messi decides length of grass' - BVB chief Kehl on CWC pitches Borussia Dortmund chief Sebastian Kehl mentioned Lionel Messi while speaking about the "different quality" of fields for the Club World Cup in the USA
Getty/GOALBarcelonaN. WilliamsBarca in trouble with La Liga over Garcia & Williams dealsLa Liga president Javier Tebas has confirmed that Barcelona have not yet returned to the 1:1 rule, hindering the club's plans for next season.
Getty Images SportFIFA Club World CupLaLiga'Eliminate it!' - Tebas vows to destroy Club World Cup La Liga president Javier Tebas is not too pleased with the Club World Cup and vows to "eliminate" the tournament before its next edition in 2029.
Getty/GOALL. YamalS. Ramos'Not normal' - Yamal 'coming on strong' as Ramos hails Barca starSergio Ramos overlooked the Real Madrid-Barcelona rivalry and hailed Lamine Yamal for making a surreal impact, wishing him a bright future.
Getty Images SportJ. BellinghamN. KovacWill Bellingham start for BVB? Kovac reveals plan ahead of CWC openerBorussia Dortmund head coach Niko Kovac hinted that Jobe Bellingham will require some time to break into his starting XI after moving from Sunderland.
AFPReal MadridV. GyoekeresExplained: Why Madrid snubbed Gyokeres despite Alonso's demandsViktor Gyokeres was offered to Real Madrid, but the club turned down the opportunity to sign him despite Xabi Alonso's wish to sign a new striker.
Getty Images SportK. ComanBayern MunichBayern make decision as Kompany wants Coman to stay after Sane exitBayern Munich head coach Vincent Kompany is ready to count on Kingsley Coman following the departure of Leroy Sane to Galatasaray.
AFPVinicius JuniorReal MadridVini Jr. to Saudi still alive? Al-Hilal CEO discusses huge transferAl-Hilal CEO Esteve Calzada denied any negotiations with Vinicius Junior, but admitted that they can convince the Real Madrid player to join them.
Getty Images SportA. MorataSpainMorata hits out at fans who 'mock, insult, and laugh' at him Alvaro Morata claims he would not want to continue with Spain if he continues being insulted, as he weighs up international retirement.
AFPK. MbappeS. RamosMbappe can win Ballon d'Or FIVE times as Ramos backs him over YamalKylian Mbappe's former team-mate Sergio Ramos backs the Real Madrid star to clinch the Ballon d'Or this year ahead of more favourable candidates.
AFPB. MbeumoT. FrankMbeumo hails ex-boss Frank amid Man Utd & Spurs tug-of-warBryan Mbeumo was effusive in his praise for his former boss Thomas Frank amid an ongoing transfer tug-of-war over his signature.
Getty Images SportR. ChristieBournemouthPremier League midfielder spends £1.2 MILLION on six flatsBournemouth midfielder Ryan Christie went on a spending spree with his partner Georgina Bell, purchasing six properties in Glasgow in one day.
Getty Images SportM. CarnesecchiA. OnanaMan Utd eye Atalanta's €40m stopper Carnesecchi Manchester United's quest to find a replacement for the out-of-favour Andre Onana has led them to Atalanta goalkeeper Marco Carnesecchi.
Getty ImagesH. EkitikeManchester UnitedMan Utd open Ekitike talks amid Liverpool & Chelsea interestManchester United have initiated talks with the entourage of Eintracht Frankfurt's Hugo Ekitike, with Liverpool and Chelsea also in the race.
Getty Images SportR. CherkiRodriCity newbie Cherki sets sights on Ballon d'OrRayan Cherki has laid out his ambitions after joining Manchester City and has set his sights on winning the Ballon d'Or.
Manchester City FCR. CherkiManchester CityNew City signing Cherki vows to 'KILL' Man UtdThe new Manchester City signing is determined to carve out a legacy at his new club, stating that he cannot wait to 'kill' rivals Manchester United.