- 4d ago
José Mourinho backs Kylian Mbappé for Ballon d'Or and sets squad rotation for Málaga
Real Madrid manager José Mourinho advocated for Kylian Mbappé to win the Ballon d'Or and confirmed Marc Cucurella will make his starting debut against Málaga on Sunday.
- 5d ago
Jose Mourinho endorses Kylian Mbappé for the 2026 Ballon d'Or award
Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho argued on Saturday that Kylian Mbappé deserves the 2026 Ballon d'Or based on individual excellence rather than tournament trophies ahead of Sunday's league fixture against Malaga.
- Aug 27
Champions League draw pairs Real Madrid with Inter and Roma as Como faces Barcelona
UEFA conducted the 36-team Champions League draw in Monte Carlo, setting league stage fixtures including Real Madrid against Inter Milan and Roma.
- Aug 27
Champions League draw pairs Barcelona with PSG as Real Madrid faces Arsenal
The UEFA Champions League league phase draw in Monaco set eight opponents for each of the 36 participating clubs ahead of the 5 June 2027 final in Madrid.
- Aug 21
Real Madrid edge Espanyol 1-2 with 90th-minute Espí goal as Mourinho defends Vinícius
Carlos Espí scored a 90th-minute winner on his debut to earn Real Madrid a 1-2 victory over Espanyol at the RCDE Stadium in José Mourinho's return to La Liga.
- Aug 16
Real Madrid presents José Mourinho behind closed doors on three-year contract
Real Madrid officially presented José Mourinho on Tuesday at Ciudad Real Madrid, signing the Portuguese coach through June 30, 2029, in a closed-door ceremony without media or fans.
- Aug 15
Mourinho returns to Real Madrid as La Liga 2026-2027 kicks off with staggered schedule
José Mourinho begins his second stint at Real Madrid 13 years after his departure, while Barcelona chase a third consecutive title under Hansi Flick as Spain's top flight opens with a phased schedule less than a month after the World Cup.
- Aug 13
French firefighters demand 21,000 new positions after fruitless meeting with Interior Minister
Nine firefighter unions left a two-hour meeting with Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez on August 13 with no concrete commitments, demanding 21,000 additional positions as 122,000 hectares have burned this summer.
- Aug 13
Zidane names Barthez goalkeeper coach as France backroom staff is revealed
The French Football Federation announced Zinedine Zidane's coaching staff on Thursday, headlined by 1998 World Cup-winning goalkeeper Fabien Barthez as goalkeeping coach. Zidane was appointed head coach on July 28 on a four-year deal.
- Aug 6
Real Madrid signs 19-year-old Yan Diomandé from Leipzig for club-record €125 million
Real Madrid has signed 19-year-old Ivorian winger Yan Diomandé from RB Leipzig on a seven-year deal worth up to €140 million with bonuses, making him the club's and Africa's most expensive signing ever.
- Jul 29
Zinedine Zidane named France head coach until 2030, fulfilling long-held dream
The former Real Madrid manager, 54, had waited five years for the role, rejecting club offers. He succeeds Didier Deschamps, who led Les Bleus for 14 years.
- Jul 28
Zidane appointed France head coach, pledges attacking football and faces Nations League debut in September
Zinédine Zidane was named France head coach on 28 July 2026, ending a 14-year wait to succeed Didier Deschamps. He immediately promised a more attacking style and faces his first test in September.
- Jul 20
Spain wins 2026 World Cup 1-0 over Argentina as Trump-Sánchez handshake and halftime concert dominate the narrative
Spain defeated Argentina 1-0 after extra time at MetLife Stadium, with Donald Trump and Pedro Sánchez sharing an awkward handshake and a first-ever halftime concert dividing opinion.
- Jul 20
Spain defeat Argentina 1-0 in extra time to win 2026 World Cup as Rodri claims Golden Ball and Unai Simon sets clean-sheet record
Spain defeated Argentina 1-0 after extra time in the 2026 World Cup final at MetLife Stadium, with Ferran Torres scoring the decisive goal in the 99th minute. Rodri was named player of the tournament and Unai Simon set a new clean-sheet record as La Roja claimed their second men's title.
- Jul 19
Didier Deschamps exits as France coach after 14 years, following 6-4 loss to England in World Cup third-place match
France lost 6-4 to England in the World Cup third-place match in Miami, closing Didier Deschamps' 14-year tenure as head coach amid player criticism and emotional tributes.
- Jul 11
Rajoy's 'no Frenchmen' column on France's World Cup team ignites cross-border political storm before Spain-France semifinal
Former Spanish PM Mariano Rajoy's column saying France's World Cup squad plays 'without Frenchmen' has been condemned as racist by both French and Spanish officials, overshadowing tonight's Spain-France semifinal.
- Jul 5
France survive Paraguay's physical onslaught to reach World Cup quarter-finals
Kylian Mbappe's 70th-minute penalty settled a contentious last-16 tie in Philadelphia, where Paraguay's aggressive tactics and a lenient referee pushed France to the limit.
- Jul 3
Switzerland beats Algeria 2-0 to reach World Cup last 16, first knockout win since 1938
Goals from Breel Embolo and Dan Ndoye, both set up by Johan Manzambi, sent Switzerland into the round of 16 at the 2026 World Cup with a comfortable 2-0 victory over Algeria in Vancouver.
- Jul 2
Switzerland end 88-year wait for World Cup knockout win, beat Algeria 2-0 to reach last 16
Breel Embolo and Dan Ndoye scored early in each half as Switzerland defeated Algeria 2-0 in Vancouver, advancing to the World Cup round of 16 for the first time since 1938.
- Jul 2
FIFA investigates Argentina players' Falklands banner after World Cup semi-final win over England
Argentina's 2-1 comeback victory over England in Atlanta was overshadowed by a political banner reading 'Las Malvinas son argentinas', prompting UK calls for sanctions and a FIFA disciplinary review.
