Real Madrid names new captains: Dani Carvajal takes the armband, with Valverde, Courtois, and a surprising Vinicius Junior joining the leadership group, even as transfer talks swirl around the Brazilian star.
Rayo Vallecano, celebrating a return to European football, faces potential stadium hurdles and the imminent departure of long-serving forward Raúl de Tomás to Qatari club Al Wakrah.
PSG boss Luis Enrique says it's 'unfair' to judge Xabi Alonso's Real Madrid after their Club World Cup semi-final defeat, stressing Alonso needs time and a proper pre-season. Alonso himself promised changes following the loss.
Trent Alexander-Arnold, unable to attend Diogo Jota's funeral, shared a heartfelt tribute to his late friend after Real Madrid's Club World Cup match. The news of Jota's sudden passing deeply affected Trent, who cherished their five years together.
Real Madrid has officially appointed club legend Xabi Alonso as their new manager on a three-year deal. Alonso, 43, returns to the Bernabéu after a hugely successful stint at Bayer Leverkusen, aiming to bring his winning touch back home.
