WATCH: Why football clubs need two teams to succeed

With today’s packed football calendar taking a heavy toll on modern squads, FourFourTwo dives into the data behind the unsustainable volume of matches.

Alonso adds Carreras to Real rebuild

Real Madrid have signed defender Alvaro Carreras from Benfica on a six-year deal, joining Trent Alexander-Arnold and Dean Huijsen at the Santiago Bernabeu.

Barca sign Copenhagen wonderkid

Barcelona have confirmed the signing of teenage right winger Roony Bardghji from FC Copenhagen.

Modric set for Milan Move, Allegri confirms

AC Milan’s newly-appointed manager Massimiliano Allegri has confirmed that Luka Modric will join the Rossoneri in August, following the conclusion of the Club World Cup.

Bilbao’s Alvarez provisionally suspended for doping

Athletic Bilbao defender Yeray Alvarez said Thursday he has been provisionally suspended for testing positive for a prohibited substance following a Europa League clash against Manchester United in May.

Real Madrid midfield maestro Modric exits after defeat

The curtain finally fell on Real Madrid midfield maestro Luka Modric’s superlative career at the club after a drubbing by Paris Saint-Germain in New Jersey, but in years to come that will be forgotten.

Xabi Alonso ready to rebuild from the bottom

Xabi Alonso is looking forward to “starting from scratch” with Real Madrid next season after being thrown in at the deep end as coach of the Spanish giants in the Club World Cup.

Angel Correa leaves Atletico for Mexican club

Argentina’s Angel Correa will join Mexican side Tigres from Atletico Madrid, the La Liga club announced on Wednesday.

Szczesny renews leaving Ter Stegen future in doubt

Barcelona goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny has renewed his contract until 2027, the La Liga champions announced on Monday.

Rodrygo set for Real Madrid exit

Real Madrid forward Rodrygo is on the market after falling down the pecking order in recent months.