Real Madrid

Jude Bellingham trained with team-mates on the eve of the Japan friendly but Thomas Tuchel does not plan to risk the midfielder in England's final fixture before choosing his World Cup squad.

Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti has heaped praise on his former Real Madrid midfielder Luka Modric ahead of Tuesday's international friendly against Croatia.

Thomas Tuchel has said he understands the reasoning behind Trent Alexander-Arnold's cryptic Instagram post following his snub for England's upcoming friendlies, while adding that the right-back's profile doesn't align with the team's style of play.

Jude Bellingham has said the best time for him to have had shoulder surgery was after Euro 2024, following a successful procedure the following summer in London.

Manchester City are expected to seek talks with Rodri this summer before pushing ahead with negotiations over a new contract, sources have told ESPN.

Kylian Mbappe says his knee feels good after returning from injury, and denies reports that the wrong knee was scanned during his time off the pitch.

Manchester City midfielder Rodri has refused to rule out a future move to Real Madrid, despite his past as an Atletico Madrid player.

Vinícius Júnior says Brazil neither deserves, nor wants, to have the favourite tag attached to it heading into the World Cup this summer.

France star Kylian Mbappé cannot envision his former Paris Saint-Germain teammate Neymar missing the World Cup.

Whether it's the coach, the players, or both, Real Madrid have improved since Álvaro Arbeloa took over in January, and he could yet save their season.