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Real Madrid has appointed José Mourinho as head coach, replacing Álvaro Arbeloa in a sudden leadership shake-up. The Portuguese tactician, known for his tactical acumen, last led the club from 2010 to 2013, securing two La Liga titles in the process.
Jose Mourinho has been appointed Real Madrid’s new manager on a three-year contract, replacing Zinedine Zidane in a seismic shift for European football. The Portuguese tactician, 59, arrives amid mounting pressure after Madrid’s Champions League collapse in Lisbon.
Real Madrid has been crowned the world's most valuable football club, surpassing both Manchester United and Barcelona, with a valuation of £4.2 billion. The Spanish giants' financial dominance was revealed in Forbes' latest annual ranking, underscoring their unmatched commercial and sporting prowess.
The 2025-26 Champions League final awaits in London this weekend. But how well do you know the competition’s finalists since the tournament’s rebranding in 1992-93?
David Raya will start in Arsenal’s Champions League final against Real Madrid, a meteoric rise from non-league Bromley FC to the world’s biggest stage. The 28-year-old goalkeeper’s journey includes 19 clean sheets in 38 Premier League games this season and a £23m transfer from Brentford.
Enrique Riquelme, Real Madrid’s latest presidential candidate, has pledged to overhaul the club’s commercial strategy and youth academy within 90 days if elected. His plan includes a 20% budget increase for La Fábrica, the club’s youth system, and a rebranding of the women’s team to elevate its profile.
Real Madrid assistant coach Álvaro Arbeloa will depart at the end of the season, capping a 14-year association with the club. The former right-back’s exit follows months of speculation about his future under Carlo Ancelotti.
Real Madrid captain Dani Carvajal will leave the club after two decades, capping a historic career with five Champions League titles. The Spanish right-back confirmed his departure in a tearful press conference, ending months of speculation.
Chelsea have stunned the Premier League by appointing Xabi Alonso as their new manager on a four-year contract starting this summer. The 44-year-old Spaniard, who left Real Madrid in January, arrives with a reputation for tactical brilliance after masterminding Bayer Leverkusen’s historic Bundesliga and cup double.
Former Real Madrid captain Álvaro Arbeloa has publicly endorsed José Mourinho as his preferred candidate to lead the club’s coaching staff. The endorsement comes as Madrid faces a leadership vacuum after Carlo Ancelotti’s departure this week.
Jude Bellingham struck a second-half winner as Real Madrid edged past Real Oviedo 2-0 in La Liga on Saturday. Kylian Mbappé, making his first start since joining from PSG, was greeted by a chorus of jeers from home supporters in Oviedo.
Jose Mourinho is finalizing a deal to become Real Madrid’s manager, a decade after his divisive first stint. The appointment aligns with President Florentino Pérez’s combative leadership style and the club’s push for a pragmatic, results-driven approach.
Real Madrid has signed 16-year-old midfielder Thiago Pitarch, making him the youngest player ever to join the senior squad. The Spanish talent broke the club’s previous record by three years, landing a deal that could earn him up to £8 million by 2029.
Harry Kane fired twice to reach 50 Champions League goals, propelling Bayern Munich past Atalanta 4-1 on the night and 10-2 on aggregate. The Bavarians now face Real Madrid in the quarter-finals.
Real Madrid dismantled Manchester City 2-1 at the Etihad Stadium to seal a 5-1 aggregate win, eliminating Pep Guardiola’s side from the Champions League. Vinícius Júnior struck twice as City fought with 10 men for most of the match following Bernardo Silva’s early red card.
Manchester City’s Champions League hopes ended in humiliation at Real Madrid’s hands, yet Pep Guardiola insists the club’s trajectory remains intact. The 5-1 aggregate defeat, their third straight European exit to Los Blancos, leaves City facing a pivotal Carabao Cup final just days away.
Pep Guardiola lashed out at critics after Manchester City’s humiliating Champions League exit, accusing journalists of manufacturing failure narratives. The defeat to Real Madrid capped a disastrous European campaign.
Federico Valverde’s stunning treble at the Bernabéu erased Manchester City, leaving Pep Guardiola’s side staring at a 3-0 deficit in the Champions League. The Uruguayan’s journey from Arsenal misfire to Real Madrid icon reached its peak in a single, unforgettable night.
Real Madrid welcomes back Jude Bellingham and Kylian Mbappe for their crucial Champions League clash against Manchester City. The return of these star players adds a new dimension to the highly anticipated match.