Many of the new generation of football players consider the legend their role model.Getty Images Franco Mastantuono, the young talent now set for Real Madrid, holds a clear and unwavering conviction

Manchester United ’s first bid for Real Madrid ’s Aurélien Tchouaméni has been surprisingly knocked back. The Red Devils, who are in search of a Casemiro replacement, tabled a lucrative offer of €90 million (£79.3 million, $104.2 million), which consisted of €70 million upfront with a further €20 million in add-ons. (Source: Fichajes)

Real Madrid are working with Apple to create an immersive documentary due to be released in 2026, club president Florentino Perez has confirmed. The documentary has been created exclusively for Apple Vision Pro, a headset launched by the American technology company in February 2024.

Real Madrid star Thibaut Courtois has this week moved to assure that no hard feelings remain with Lamine Yamal following the high-profile recent fallout between the youngster and Xabi Alonso’s

Alonso, then, is left with Carreras, Raúl Asencio and Alexander-Arnold as the only fully fit defenders available for Real Madrid. David Alaba and Ferland Mendy are technically options, but neither player has logged a minute since their most recent spells on the sidelines.