Man of the match İlkay Gündoğan scores twice in 6-0 win in Atlanta Cherki opens account; Echeverri, Haaland and Bobb also find net Manchester City will jet into the inland heat of Orlando’s Camping World Stadium for a 3pm showdown with Juventus on Thursday that will decide who claims Group G and so (probably) avoids Real Madrid and faces off against either Salzburg or Al Hilal in the last-16. At a Mercedes-Benz Stadium akin in scale, football-venue-wise, to the Death Star, Pep Guardiola went one better than his pre-match declaration and fielded a completely fresh XI that cuffed aside Al Ain, the behemoths of the Emirati game. Continue reading...

Xabi Alonso gets his first win as Real Madrid coach, as Juventus secure another huge win to all but secure their spot in the round of 16. Here's what you need to know from Sunday's Club World Cup action.

Jude Bellingham praised Xabi Alonso's "amazing ideas" after Real Madrid overcame an early red card to beat Pachuca 3-1 in the Club World Cup on Sunday, while confirming that he'll undergo shoulder surgery when the tournament is over.

Goals from Jude Bellingham, Arda Guler and Federico Valverde earned Los Blancos victory on June 22  Leer

Jude Bellingham and Arda Guler scored late in the first half to help 10-man Real Madrid to a 3-1 victory over Pachuca in a Group H clash played amid sweltering conditions Sunday in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Barcelona sporting director Deco has said that Spain winger Nico Williams is "showing a strong desire" to make the move to the Camp Nou.

Manchester United forward talks up 17-year-old Barça also retain interest in Nico Williams The dream destination for Marcus Rashford after his exit from Manchester United appears to be Barcelona after he declared an interest in playing alongside Lamine Yamal. An interview with Spanish YouTuber Javi Ruiz revealed something of the 27-year-old’s thoughts on his future. Asked if he would like to be teammates with Lamine Yamal, Rashford said: “Yes, for sure. Everyone wants to play with the best. Hopefully … we’ll see.” Barcelona’s sporting director Deco told Catalan radio station RAC1 in May that the club “like” Rashford. Continue reading...

The Real Madrid head coach has earned a lot of money through his career as a player and coach  Leer

Real Madrid manager Xabi Alonso said Kylian Mbappé is "better" as he recovers from gastroenteritis.

Barcelona's teenage star Lamine Yamal has finally had the opportunity to get to know his "idol" Neymar as he holidays in Brazil during the off-season.

Today’s rumours are working in the garden Marcus Rashford’s future is very much in the “up in the air” category. The chances of him ever playing for Manchester United look slim-to-none as he will not be given a boarding pass for the club’s US tour, while a dream move to Barcelona is going up in smoke. A few Serie A clubs have had a sniff but his wages might be a stumbling block. What he really needs is a Champions League club with plenty of cash. Step in … Newcastle. The Magpies are back in the bigger time next season, will be eager to make a statement signing or two, and Rashford fits the bill. Liam Delap chose Chelsea over Newcastle and Eddie Howe likes to have the best English talent at his disposal, so Rashford would be an ideal candidate as an extra attacking option. It takes a brave man to move from Liverpool to Everton (and vice versa). Nick Barmby, Abel Xavier and Gary Ablett did the Merseyside double in their time and the next potential candidate is Ben Doak. The Scottish teenager impressed on loan in the Championship last season at Middlesbrough and is ready to step up to the Premier League but there is no obvious role he can play under Arne Slot. It means Doak might need to find an alternative and at least this one means he will not have to move house. Continue reading...

Real Madrid star missed opening game at the FIFA Club World Cup against the Al Hilal  Leer

Today’s rumours prefer baking Viktor Gyökeres may or may not have spat the dummy out after reportedly refusing to hold clear-the-air talks with Sporting over his desire to move. Arsenal and Manchester United have been linked with the Sweden international but the Portuguese side want a wheelbarrow full of cash for his services, which is putting off potential suitors. Gyökeres wants the club to lower their demands but if the striker does not get what he wants, then he could go on strike to really show his employer who is boss. In a further blow to Arsenal, the Athletic Club winger Nico Williams has told anyone who will listen that he only wants to join Barcelona this summer. It is now up to Barça to look down the back of the sofa for the cash to pay for him. If the Spain international does head from the Basque Country to Catalonia, it will end any chance of Marcus Rashford joining the Spanish champions. Rashford might need to turn to Italy where Napoli, Milan and Como are interested in helping him escape from Manchester United. Continue reading...

Madrid draws against a commendable Al Hilal with a goal from Gonzalo, the coach's pick instead of Mbappé. The substitutions improved Los Blancos. Valverde wasted a penalty in the 92nd minute.  Leer