With the 2026 World Cup less than a year away, Brazil's preparations are already taking shape, and Real Madrid forward Rodrygo finds himself under increasing pressure to secure his place in the squad.
Real Madrid have been handed a timely lift with Eduardo Camavinga stepping up his recovery and returning to training at Valdebebas.
Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappe was full of praise for new Real Madrid manager Xabi Alonso after the Spaniard joined the club from Bayer Leverkusen.
Xabi Alonso has often spoken about the coaches who shaped his journey from midfield maestro to successful tactician, but he has credited ex-Wales boss John Toshack as the man who changed his career.
Real Madrid's latest teenage sensation, Franco Mastantuono, has been hailed as "a young man with enormous talent" after turning down interest from Liverpool to join Xabi Alonso's squad.
France captain and Real Madrid superstar Kylian Mbappe has spoken out about the increasing physical demands on top footballers, emphasizing that players need more time to rest and recover.