Real Madrid manager Xabi Alonso is reluctant to alter his starting XI, even after Vinicius Jr’s match-winning cameo against Real Oviedo.
La Liga have lodged a police complaint after Vinicius Jr and Kylian Mbappe were subjected to racist chants during Real Madrid’s win at Oviedo.
Luis de la Fuente insisted Joan Garcia’s Barcelona move was not enough to earn him a Spain call-up, stressing national team spots aren’t club-driven.
The draw for the Europa League league phase has taken place and delivered tricky ties ahead for Nottingham Forest, Aston Villa, Celtic and Rangers.
Luis de la Fuente has moved to shield Barcelona star Lamine Yamal from mounting scrutiny — addressing his goal celebration and birthday controversy.
Trent Alexander-Arnold has been dropped by England boss Thomas Tuchel for the upcoming World Cup qualifiers but the likes of Adam Wharton and Djed Spence have earned a call-up. The Three Lions face Andorra at Villa Park on September 6 before travelling to Serbia on September 9, and Tuchel has taken a brave call by omitting the star right-back.
Luis Enrique will face no punishment for slapping Joao Pedro in Paris Saint-Germain's Club World Cup final defeat to Chelsea, with FIFA closing the case.
Sevilla have secured the signing of Cesar Azpilicueta on a free transfer as the veteran defender arrives after leaving Atletico Madrid this summer.
Nottingham Forest star, Elliot Anderson, is reportedly set for a surprise England call-up as Thomas Tuchel looks to reward his fine form. The midfielder, who starred in England’s Under-21 European Championship triumph earlier this summer, has been tipped for greatness by Forest staff, and his rapid ascent now looks set to earn its biggest reward yet.
