Zidane: Mbappe's injury is not good news (0:47)
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Mourinho: 'Non-negotiable' rules for Real Madrid

José Mourinho has spoken about his managerial philosophy, warning of the importance of trust between players and coach -- and "non-negotiable" rules for his squad to follow -- as he looks to build a new winning team at Real Madrid.

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Deco: Barça pursuit of Álvarez is 'in the past'

Barcelona sporting director Deco says the club's pursuit of Julián Álvarez is "in the past" after it emerged the Spanish champions would have to raise money through player exits to be able to sign the Atlético Madrid striker in January.

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Europe's top leagues demand FIFA reform

The top leagues in England, Italy, Germany and Spain have issued a joint-statement demanding governance reform at FIFA, amid Gianni Infantino's bid to be re-elected as president in 2027.

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Cucurella: I tried to tempt Rodri into Madrid move

Real Madrid's Marc Cucurella has said he "sent a subtle message" asking Rodri to join him at Real Madrid this summer, before the midfielder opted to sign for rivals Barcelona.

Nicol: I have sympathy for Mourinho after Madrid derby (2:02)
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Mbappé details Liverpool's attempts to sign him

Kylian Mbappé has described how his mother "fell in love" with Anfield and was keen for him to sign for Liverpool before he decided to join PSG.

Gomez: Jonathan David and Julian Alvarez should play side-by-side (0:59)
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6dAlex Kirkland

Tebas: Madrid conspiracy talk a 'smokescreen'

LaLiga president Javier Tebas has called claims of a refereeing conspiracy against Real Madrid "a smokescreen to hide other shortcomings" after the team's defeat to Atletico Madrid in Sunday's derby.

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Barça to return to Olympic Stadium in 2027-28

Barcelona will return to the Olympic Stadium for several months next season after approving another €510 million ($585m) of financing to finish the Spotify Camp Nou redevelopment project.

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Soccer's wildest warmup kits: The good, the bad and the ugly

Forget home, away and third alternate jerseys -- the prematch warmup kit is where the real fun is to be had. Get a load of this season's best and worst.

Fjørtoft: Is Real Madrid working out for Mourinho? (1:12)
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7dAlex Kirkland

Mbappé refuses to criticise Madrid derby ref

Kylian Mbappé has refused to criticise the referee in charge of Real Madrid's 2-1 derby defeat to Atlético Madrid, despite admitting that official Miguel Ángel Ortiz Arias made "mistakes" in his handling of the match.

Valencia vs. Real Sociedad - Game Highlights (1:10)
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Simeone: Mourinho crossed a line with referee rant after Madrid derby (1:12)
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Villarreal vs. Levante - Game Highlights (1:10)
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Deportivo La Coruña vs. Real Betis - Game Highlights (1:11)
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