La Liga
Top-tier Spanish football league.
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Mourinho signs three-year deal to return as Real Madrid manager for second stint
Real Madrid have confirmed José Mourinho as their new head coach on a three-year contract running until 2029, with the 63-year-old replacing Alvaro Arbeloa after a difficult season that saw the club lose La Liga to Barcelona.
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Mourinho returns to Real Madrid thirteen years later, signed until 2029
Real Madrid officially announced Thursday the appointment of José Mourinho as head coach of the first team, thirteen years after his departure. The Portuguese coach, recruited from Benfica for €15 million, has committed for three seasons, until June 30, 2029.
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Barcelona Activates Purchase Option for 18-Year-Old Egyptian Prospect Hamza Abdelkarim
FC Barcelona have completed the permanent transfer of Hamza Abdelkarim by activating his purchase clause from Al Ahly for €1.5 million plus €5 million in add-ons. The Egyptian striker is the second attacker signed by the Catalan club this summer.
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Barcelona set to let £26m Rashford clause expire, leaving Man Utd forward's future unresolved
Barcelona are expected to let their June 15 purchase option on Marcus Rashford lapse, with no official communication yet made to Manchester United. The 27-year-old's future is now likely to be decided in the window between the World Cup and pre-season.
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Rashford's Barcelona dream fades as Real Madrid reunion with Mourinho emerges
Marcus Rashford's loan spell at Barcelona is set to end without a permanent deal after the club opted to sign Anthony Gordon instead. A move to Real Madrid, where Jose Mourinho is expected to return as manager, has now been floated as a possible next step.
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Mourinho angered on day one: Real Madrid offered €150M for Alvarez without consulting him
Newly appointed Real Madrid manager José Mourinho reportedly learned through an official club announcement about the €150 million offer submitted to Atlético Madrid for Julian Alvarez — without being informed beforehand, according to his entourage.
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Barcelona ditch Rashford after La Liga title season, leaving Real Madrid move in play
Barcelona have decided against signing Marcus Rashford permanently despite his 14-goal, 14-assist loan season, with the Spanish champions opting for Anthony Gordon instead. The 28-year-old's next destination remains unclear, though Real Madrid and several Premier League clubs have been linked.
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Wenger backs Mbappé to shed 'scapegoat' label and shine at World Cup 2026
Arsène Wenger has defended Kylian Mbappé against criticism of his Real Madrid form, arguing the forward has been made a scapegoat for a weakened squad and will arrive at the 2026 World Cup physically fresh and ready to deliver.
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Real Madrid sets Camavinga at €50m and opens door to summer exit
Sidelined from José Mourinho's plans, Eduardo Camavinga could leave Real Madrid this summer. Madrid's board has set the French midfielder's price at 50 million euros, with several English clubs interested.
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Real Madrid's reported interest in Van de Ven sets up £75m Tottenham transfer dilemma
Micky van de Ven has emerged as a Real Madrid transfer target this summer, with Spurs reportedly valuing the Netherlands defender at £75m. The Spanish club are also closing in on Ibrahima Konaté on a free transfer from Liverpool.
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Barcelona Declines Rashford Purchase Option, English Striker Returns to Manchester United
After a loan spell at FC Barcelona where he won La Liga, Marcus Rashford is returning to Manchester United as the Catalan club has decided not to exercise his €30 million purchase option. The English forward departs Spain with a league title but no permanent future at the club.
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Real Madrid extends partnership with Adidas until 2034, a 'historic' deal according to Florentino Perez
Real Madrid and Adidas officially extended their partnership for eight additional years until 2034 on Wednesday. A collaboration that began in 1980, which president Florentino Perez describes as 'the most important agreement in the history of football'.
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Barcelona end permanent Rashford pursuit as Gordon signing shuts door on £26m deal
Barcelona have decided against signing Marcus Rashford permanently after his loan spell, with Anthony Gordon's arrival from Newcastle cited as the key reason. United will not accept the £13m counter-offer — half the agreed purchase option.
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Marco Silva signs two-year Benfica deal as Mourinho's €15m exit seals Real Madrid return
Marco Silva has agreed a two-year contract to manage Benfica after Real Madrid triggered José Mourinho's €15m release clause. Mourinho returns to the Bernabéu for a second spell following Florentino Pérez's re-election as club president.
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Atletico Madrid humiliates Real with scathing statement after rejecting Julián Álvarez offer
Real Madrid tabled a €150 million offer for Julián Álvarez, which Atletico Madrid rejected — before publishing a biting statement mocking its rival and systematically dismantling the merengue's version of events.
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Real Madrid Offers €150M for Julian Alvarez, Atlético Refuses
Real Madrid has officially submitted a €150 million offer to Atlético Madrid for striker Julian Alvarez. Atlético rejected the proposal, citing the player's release clause.
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Atletico Madrid mock Real Madrid with laughing emojis after £129m Julian Alvarez bid rejected
Atletico Madrid publicly ridiculed Real Madrid on social media after rejecting a £129m offer for Julian Alvarez, pointing the Spanish giants to the striker's £431m release clause. Arsenal remain among the clubs linked with the Argentine forward.
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Real Madrid sack Arbeloa to clear path for Mourinho's return under re-elected Perez
Real Madrid have confirmed the departure of head coach Álvaro Arbeloa, clearing the way for José Mourinho to return to the club. President Florentino Perez, re-elected by a landslide, publicly pledged during his campaign to bring Mourinho back for a second spell.
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Real Madrid's €150m bid for Julian Alvarez rejected by Atletico amid €500m release clause
Real Madrid confirmed on Tuesday that Atletico Madrid turned down a €150 million offer for Argentine forward Julian Alvarez, with the Madrid club citing his €500 million release clause as the reason for the refusal.
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Real Madrid open talks to sign Arsenal's Calafiori after Champions League final defeat
Real Madrid have contacted Arsenal to register interest in Italy defender Riccardo Calafiori, according to transfer expert Gianluca Di Marzio. The 22-year-old, valued at over £45m, is reportedly among José Mourinho's highest summer priorities alongside Manchester City's Joško Gvardiol.
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