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Spanish football club whose president Florentino Perez was re-elected with 65% of votes and hired Jose Mourinho as manager in June 2026.
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… Ancelotti rang the changes at half-time with eight substitutions, among them the introduction of 19-year-old Endrick, who spent the latter half of last season on loan at Lyon from Real Madrid. …
Brazil down Egypt 2-1 in World Cup warm-upThe Standard
Audio By VocalizeThe crowd packs Alcala street as Pope Leo XIV walks holding the monstrance containing the sacred host during the Corpus Christi procession following the Holy Mass held in the Plaza de Cibeles in Madrid, on June 7, 2026. …
'Joy, faith, love': giant crowd flocks to pope's Madrid massCitizen Digital
… President Donald Trump by criticising his anti-immigration policies and the Iran war, will meet homeless people in Madrid and migrants in the Canary Islands during a visit he has said he hopes will set an example to the world about respecting "every human being." "Today, the tem …
Pope Leo urges leaders to temper divisions at start of Spain tripThe Standard
Audio By VocalizePope Leo XIV salutes as he prepares to board his plane heading to Madrid at Rome's Fiumicino airport, on June 6, 2026. …
Pope visits polarised Spain with focus on migrantsCitizen Digital
… Since leaving, he has been coaching Portuguese club Benfica but could return in the coming days to retake the reins at Real Madrid, which he managed between 2010 and 2013.
Mourinho takes Turkey to top Europe rights court over sanctionsCitizen Digital
Benfica say Real Madrid must pay 15m euros to sign Mourinho By AFP June 04, 2026 09:41 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Benfica's Portuguese head coach Jose Mourinho runs on to the pitch to retrieve loose ba …
Benfica say Real Madrid must pay 15m euros to sign MourinhoCitizen Digital
City weigh legal action after Real Madrid presidential hopeful targets Haaland By AFP June 04, 2026 03:58 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Manchester City's Norwegian striker #09 Erling Haaland applauds the …
City weigh legal action after Real Madrid presidential hopeful targets HaalandCitizen Digital
… "Everything was well thought out - a real project. That's what attracted me." The North African kingdom has relied on a sprawling network of scouts in Europe to identify young talent while drawing on the Moroccan diaspora's attachment to the country and the influence the players' …
Morocco's dual-national scouting policy pays rich dividendsCitizen Digital
Mourinho lined up as Riquelme promises Haaland and Rodri in Real Madrid election battle By AFP June 04, 2026 12:00 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Benfica's Portuguese head coach Jose Mourinho runs on to th …
Mourinho lined up as Riquelme promises Haaland and Rodri in Real Madrid election battleCitizen Digital
… He added that captain Kylian Mbappe is "in excellent shape, both physically and mentally" despite the forward coming off a turbulent season with Real Madrid. …
France's Saliba 'fine' after injury scare, says DeschampsFive-time World Cup winners Brazil play surprise 2022 semi-finalists Morocco on Saturday in one of the standout group-stage matchups at the expanded 48-team tournament.
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Five-time World Cup winners Brazil play surprise 2022 semi-finalists Morocco on Saturday in one of the standout group-stage matchups at the expanded 48-team tournament.
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France forward Ousmane Dembele has defended captain Kylian Mbappe, saying criticism of the Real Madrid striker has become excessive as the national team prepares for the World Cup. Mbappe has faced scrutiny since joining Real Madrid in 2024, with criticism intensifying after the club failed to win La Liga or the Champions League.
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Jude Bellingham says every member of England's World Cup squad must feel "loved," admitting things were not right off the pitch at Euro 2024. New manager Thomas Tuchel is seeking to create a "brotherhood" in the squad as he attempts to win England's first World Cup since 1966.
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Benfica parted company with coach Jose Mourinho, who is close to returning to Real Madrid for a fee of 15 million euros, and announced an agreement with Fulham boss Marco Silva to replace him on a two-year deal.
10 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
France coach Didier Deschamps praised Bayern Munich winger Michael Olise after he scored a hat-trick in a 3-1 World Cup warm-up victory over Northern Ireland, with Deschamps saying the team will need Olise to perform at that level in the tournament.
9 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
An opinion piece argues that Kenya's football failure, unlike its athletics success, stems from lack of systematic development rather than talent scarcity. The author proposes a Kenya Premier League where each of the 47 counties fields a team to build the sport's foundation.
9 June 2026 · The Standard →
Florentino Perez has been re-elected president of Real Madrid with 65 percent of votes from around 100,000 members, defeating challenger Enrique Riquelme. Jose Mourinho is expected to be announced as the club's new manager as early as Monday, returning to the Santiago Bernabeu after 13 years, with Madrid reportedly paying Benfica a 15 million euro release fee.
8 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Pope Leo XIV will give an unprecedented address to the Spanish parliament on Monday and meet with victims of sexual abuse by clergy, though the closed-door meeting has drawn controversy after some major victims' associations said they were not invited.
8 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Florentino Perez has been re-elected president of Real Madrid with 65 per cent of votes, paving the way for Jose Mourinho to return as manager. Mourinho, 63, will return after 13 years away, with Madrid paying his current club Benfica a reported 15 million euro release fee.
8 June 2026 · The Standard →
Eduardo Camavinga, left out of France's World Cup squad after a bench-heavy season at Real Madrid, used the time to take a course in entertainment and sport at Harvard Business School while France's team was based in Massachusetts.
7 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Brazil defeated Egypt 2-1 in a pre-World Cup friendly in Cleveland on Saturday, with goals from Endrick and Bruno Guimaraes. The victory capped Brazil's preparations ahead of their World Cup Group C opener against Morocco on June 13.
7 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Pope Leo XIV celebrated an open-air mass in Madrid's Cibeles Square on Sunday, drawing a jubilant crowd numbering more than 1.2 million people according to organisers. The pontiff called for an end to "polarising narratives" during his week-long state visit to Spain, which is expected to focus on migration and social issues.
7 June 2026 · The Standard →
Pope Leo XIV opened a week-long tour of Spain by urging global leaders to reject polarizing narratives and "sterile simplifications" used to gain popularity, calling instead for dialogue and respect for human dignity. The Pope, who has previously criticized U.S. President Donald Trump's anti-immigration policies, plans to meet homeless people in Madrid and migrants in the Canary Islands during the visit.
7 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Pope Leo XIV is visiting Spain for seven days with a focus on immigration and social justice during a politically turbulent period for Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez. The trip includes papal visits to Madrid and Barcelona, a planned meeting with victims of clergy sexual abuse, and meetings with migrants in the Canary Islands.
6 June 2026 · The Standard →
Jose Mourinho filed suit at the European Court of Human Rights over disciplinary sanctions imposed by the Turkish Football Federation while he managed Fenerbahce. The sanctions, which included a match ban and two fines totalling about $21,000, were issued in November 2024 for remarks about rival supporters and Turkish referees, which Mourinho claims violated his right to freedom of expression.
4 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Benfica confirmed that Real Madrid must pay 15 million euros to sign coach Jose Mourinho, as Real president Florentino Perez seeks to bring back the Portuguese manager 13 years after he left the club in 2013.
4 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Manchester City are considering legal action after Real Madrid presidential candidate Enrique Riquelme announced on Spanish television that he would sign striker Erling Haaland if elected, while also expressing intent to pursue Spain midfielder Rodri.
4 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Morocco's recruitment of dual-national footballers, once a rare occurrence, has become central to the national team's sporting strategy and now accounts for the majority of players across age groups. The shift aims to help the Atlas Lions improve on reaching the semi-finals in 2022 and compete with leading football nations.
4 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Jose Mourinho has been lined up as a potential candidate in a Real Madrid election battle, with candidate Riquelme reportedly promising to bring in players including Haaland and Rodri.
4 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
France coach Didier Deschamps said defender William Saliba is "fine" despite reports he was a doubt for the World Cup with a back injury. Saliba has rejoined the France squad at their pre-tournament camp and is expected to have his workload managed as a precaution ahead of a warm-up match against Ivory Coast.
4 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Cristiano Ronaldo will participate in his sixth World Cup in 2026 at age 41, matching Lionel Messi's appearances at the tournament. Ronaldo has never won the World Cup despite reaching the semi-finals in 2006 and has since experienced two round-of-16 exits, a quarter-final defeat, and a group-stage elimination.
3 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Fulham manager Marco Silva has announced he will leave the Premier League club this summer, with reports linking him to a move to Portuguese side Benfica to replace Jose Mourinho. Silva's five-year tenure made him the third longest-serving boss in the Premier League.
3 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The 23-year-old Chelsea right back was selected for France's World Cup squad and will compete with Jules Kounde for the starting position. Gusto joined Chelsea from Lyon for a reported 30 million euros in 2023 and has earned nine caps since his international debut in 2023.
3 June 2026 · The Standard →
Italian manager Carlo Ancelotti, 66, agreed in May 2025 to lead Brazil as their first-ever foreign coach at a World Cup. To win over a fanbase proud of the Selecao's self-sufficiency, Ancelotti hired a Portuguese teacher and committed to four lessons a week, demonstrating unusual dedication to the language.
2 June 2026 · The Standard →
Paris Saint-Germain retained the UEFA Champions League title by defeating Arsenal 4-3 on penalties after a 1-1 draw in the final at Budapest on May 30, 2026. Coach Luis Enrique said the victory was "even bigger" than their maiden European title a year ago.
31 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Paris Saint-Germain won back-to-back Champions League titles by defeating Arsenal 4-3 on penalties following a 1-1 draw after extra time in Budapest, with Eberechi Eze and Gabriel missing from the spot. PSG became only the second team besides Real Madrid to win the competition in consecutive years.
30 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Cristiano Ronaldo, at 41, will play in a record sixth World Cup for Portugal in 2026, with debate continuing over whether the five-time Ballon d'Or winner strengthens or hinders manager Roberto Martinez's squad. Ronaldo is the men's international leading goalscorer with 143 strikes, including 25 in 30 games under Martinez.
30 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
PSG coach Luis Enrique said his team are not favourites to defend their Champions League crown in Saturday's final against Arsenal, noting that while PSG scored 44 goals this competition and Arsenal conceded six, finals tend to be close affairs and last year's 5-0 win over Inter Milan was exceptional.
30 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Paris Saint-Germain won back-to-back Champions League titles, defeating Arsenal 4-3 on penalties following a 1-1 draw after extra time in Budapest. PSG became only the second team besides Real Madrid to win the competition in consecutive years in the Champions League era.
30 May 2026 · The Standard →
Arsenal aim to win the Champions League by defeating defending champions Paris Saint-Germain, who are chasing back-to-back titles in Budapest on Saturday under coach Luis Enrique.
29 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →