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Isco: I’m not getting same opportunities as Madrid team-mates

Out-of-favour Real Madrid midfielder Isco vented his frustration over a lack of chances under Santiago Solari, claiming he is not receiving the same opportunities as his team-mates.

Barcelona president: Isco? We’d talk to Madrid

Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu revealed he would first speak to Real Madrid if the La Liga champions were interested in making a move for out-of-favour midfielder Isco.

Nacho: Isco remains important to Real Madrid

Real Madrid defender Nacho Fernandez is convinced Isco remains important to the club and coach Santiago Solari despite a lack of starts in recent months.

Mbappe still in hunt to defend Golden Boy award

Paris Saint-Germain striker Kylian Mbappe is still on track to retain the Golden Boy award after the shortlist was cut to 20 players.

Holders Madrid outmuscle Roma

Holders Real Madrid got their Champions League campaign off to a winning start after trashing Roma 3-0 at the Santiago Bernabeu on Wednesday evening.

How do you replace a player like Cristiano Ronaldo?

How do you replace someone who’s averaged 50 goals a year over nine seasons? Back in 2009, when Cristiano Ronaldo joined Real Madrid, Manchester United learned how hard it can be when they slumped to second place after three league titles in a row.

Lessons to be learnt by Sundowns in Billiat, Tau dealings

Percy Tau is likely to break the national transfer record, but Mamelodi Sundowns should feel aggrieved by losing Khama Billiat to Kaizer Chiefs on a free, writes MARSHALL GOUTS.