From around the league
Wednesday, 27 May 2026
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![Maurizio Mariani under scrutiny before Conference League final]()
Maurizio Mariani under scrutiny before Conference League final
Maurizio Mariani's final appointment has drawn scrutiny after criticism in Spain and one penalty in seven Champions League matches.
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![Anthony Gordon £75 million Barcelona chase turns on deal structure]()
Anthony Gordon £75 million Barcelona chase turns on deal structure
Barcelona want Anthony Gordon after Newcastle set a £75 million valuation, with a £65 million-plus-add-ons structure under discussion.
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![Anthony Gordon Barcelona transfer hinges on Newcastle's price]()
Anthony Gordon Barcelona transfer hinges on Newcastle's price
Barcelona and Bayern Munich are in the Anthony Gordon race, but Newcastle’s £70-75 million valuation and Gordon’s 18-goal season make it costly.
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![Thomas Tuchel England World Cup squad debate grows after Cole Palmer omission]()
Thomas Tuchel England World Cup squad debate grows after Cole Palmer omission
Tuchel named a 26-man England World Cup squad and left out Cole Palmer, Phil Foden and Trent Alexander-Arnold, sparking a balance debate.
Tuesday, 26 May 2026
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![Lamine Yamal is the centre of Spain's World Cup message]()
Lamine Yamal is the centre of Spain's World Cup message
Luis de la Fuente called Lamine Yamal 'his moment' as Spain prepare for the World Cup opener on June 15 and monitor injured players.
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![Kylian Mbappe's 42-goal season still ended in frustration for Real Madrid]()
Kylian Mbappe's 42-goal season still ended in frustration for Real Madrid
Kylian Mbappe scored 42 goals in 44 games, but Real Madrid still finished 2nd in La Liga and exited the Champions League in the quarter-finals.
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![Julian Alvarez transfer: Barcelona lead as Atletico wait on his decision]()
Julian Alvarez transfer: Barcelona lead as Atletico wait on his decision
Julian Alvarez has reportedly rejected a new Atletico Madrid deal, with Barcelona leading the chase, Simeone leaving the decision to the player, and a
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![Jose Mourinho Real Madrid return delayed by election and clause timing]()
Jose Mourinho Real Madrid return delayed by election and clause timing
Jose Mourinho’s Real Madrid return is stalled by the club’s election and a Benfica clause dispute, with reports split on €6m or €7m.
Monday, 25 May 2026
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![Spain World Cup squad tilts heavily toward Barcelona]()
Spain World Cup squad tilts heavily toward Barcelona
Spain's World Cup squad includes eight Barcelona players and no Real Madrid names for the first time since 1950, with Gavi back and Yamal leading.
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![Hansi Flick on Mourinho talk and Barcelona's reset after Valencia]()
Hansi Flick on Mourinho talk and Barcelona's reset after Valencia
Hansi Flick brushed off Jose Mourinho talk and said Barcelona's title-winning season ends with a focus on improvement after a 3-1 loss at Valencia.
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![Marcus Rashford Barcelona talks hinge on the €30 million clause]()
Marcus Rashford Barcelona talks hinge on the €30 million clause
Barcelona and Manchester United are due fresh Marcus Rashford talks before June 15, with the €30 million clause and a second loan still on the table.
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![Julian Alvarez makes Barcelona his clear exit route]()
Julian Alvarez makes Barcelona his clear exit route
Julián Alvarez says Barcelona is his only exit route if he leaves Atletico Madrid, with Simeone’s comments keeping the summer transfer talk alive.
Sunday, 24 May 2026
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![Kylian Mbappé's Pichichi sharpens the awkward truth about Real Madrid's season]()
Kylian Mbappé's Pichichi sharpens the awkward truth about Real Madrid's season
Kylian Mbappé won the Pichichi with 25 La Liga goals, but Real Madrid still finished second as a tense Bernabéu farewell closed the season.
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![Ousmane Dembele fitness update gives PSG hope before Champions League final]()
Ousmane Dembele fitness update gives PSG hope before Champions League final
Dembele says he will be ready for the Champions League final on May 30, while PSG wait on Hakimi and Arsenal deal with right-back injuries.
Saturday, 23 May 2026
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![Girona relegated after Elche draw caps two-season collapse]()
Girona relegated after Elche draw caps two-season collapse
Girona relegated after a 1-1 draw with Elche, two seasons after finishing third in La Liga. They ended 18th on 40 points.
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![Real Madrid dressing room is Mourinho’s first real problem]()
Real Madrid dressing room is Mourinho’s first real problem
Mourinho’s expected Real Madrid return is framed by dressing-room tension, with Mbappe, Valverde and a leadership reset already in focus.
Friday, 22 May 2026
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![Federico Valverde's future has become Real Madrid's biggest summer question]()
Federico Valverde's future has become Real Madrid's biggest summer question
Federico Valverde's Real Madrid future is under debate after reports of a possible sale, Rodri interest and David Alaba's confirmed exit.
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![Real Madrid keep Rüdiger, but the defensive reset continues]()
Real Madrid keep Rüdiger, but the defensive reset continues
Antonio Rüdiger has agreed a one-year Real Madrid extension, while David Alaba is set to leave as Madrid reshape their defence.
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![Eduardo Camavinga future split between sale talk and Mourinho's call]()
Eduardo Camavinga future split between sale talk and Mourinho's call
Eduardo Camavinga’s future is split between an €80m asking price and claims Real Madrid do not want to sell, with Mourinho a key factor.
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![Alvaro Arbeloa confirms Real Madrid exit after a chaotic first spell]()
Alvaro Arbeloa confirms Real Madrid exit after a chaotic first spell
Alvaro Arbeloa will leave Real Madrid after Saturday, with BBC reporting Jose Mourinho is in final talks after a second-place La Liga finish.
















