It’s starting to feel real. In less than a month, fans from around the globe will be tuning in and filling up iconic stadiums for the most popular sporting event in the world: the 2026 FIFA World Cup. And a lot will happen between now and June 11. Rosters will be finalized. Teams will begin … Read more
United States men’s national team midfielder Johnny Cardoso is set to miss the World Cup because of a right ankle injury that requires surgery. His Spanish club Atlético Madrid announced the surgery on Monday. The procedure usually requires months of recovery time and the World Cup begins in one month. Atlético didn’t give a timetable … Read more
Watched by its grieving coach, Barcelona won its second straight Spanish league title and 29th overall with a comfortable 2-0 win over Real Madrid at Camp Nou on Sunday, adding to its rival’s troubled season. Goals by Marcus Rashford in the ninth minute and Ferran Torres in the 18th gave Barcelona the victory and an … Read more
Real Madrid will be without the injured Kylian Mbappé in Sunday’s clásico that could seal a second straight Spanish league title for Barcelona, which will be in mourning following the death of coach Hansi Flick’s father. Mbappé, the league’s leading scorer with 24 goals, was not included in Madrid’s squad after failing to recover from … Read more
Kylian Mbappe’s dream move to Real Madrid is rapidly turning into a nightmare as the Frenchman struggles to find his feet in the Spanish capital. Despite arriving as the final piece of the Galactico puzzle, his presence has coincided with a dip in form for Alvaro Arbeloa’s side, leading to unprecedented backlash from the global … Read more
Real Madrid defender Ferland Mendy is reportedly facing a calendar year on the sidelines after scans revealed a complete tendon detachment following the club’s win over Espanyol. The France international, who has been a vital part of Los Blancos’ defensive unit when fit, could reportedly now be facing a full calendar year away from the … Read more
United States midfielder Johnny Cardoso has sprained his right ankle five weeks before the World Cup, his club Atletico Madrid said on Thursday. Atletico said Cardoso was hurt in practice and will undergo rehab. The club did not give a timetable for his return, instead saying in a statement on its English-language social media that, … Read more
The managerial merry-go-round at Santiago Bernabéu has taken a sensational turn with reports of a high-level summit between two of football’s biggest power brokers. José Mourinho has moved into the spotlight as a serious candidate to retake the reins at Real Madrid following direct talks with club president Florentino Perez. A secret summit in Madrid … Read more
Real Madrid have been rocked by reports of internal unrest as senior stars Kylian Mbappé and Antonio Rüdiger were involved in separate heated confrontations. With a decisive El Clásico against Barcelona looming, the timing of these dressing room flare-ups has left the atmosphere at Valdebebas at an all-time low. Rüdiger sparks dressing room confrontation The … Read more
Real Madrid legend Dani Carvajal faces a heartbreaking exit as the club plan to release the veteran right-back this summer. Plagued by injuries and a reported breakdown in relations with the coaching staff during a dismal, trophyless season, his departure potentially paves the way for Trent Alexander-Arnold to cement his place as the undisputed starter … Read more