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.

Williams rejects Barca to stay at Bilbao

Nico Williams has committed his future to Athletic Club by signing a contract extension until 2035, turning down interest from La Liga champions Barcelona.

Alexander-Arnold settling in as Madrid target CWC glory

Real Madrid paid extra to bring defender Trent Alexander-Arnold in early from Liverpool to compete in the Club World Cup and it is paying off as they prepare to face Borussia Dortmund in the quarter-finals.

Barca’s Ansu Fati joins Monaco

Barcelona forward Ansu Fati is expected to join French club Monaco on a season-long loan with an option to buy.

Barcelona announce Camp Nou return for August 10

Barcelona announced on Wednesday their long-awaited return to the new Camp Nou for an August 10 friendly after years of work to expand and modernise the iconic stadium.

FIFA launch probe into Rudiger racism allegation

FIFA has opened a disciplinary investigation into Pachuca’s Gustavo Cabral after allegations he made a racist comment to Real Madrid’s Antonio Rudiger, the global football governing body said on Tuesday.

Watch: Rashford backs Yamal for Ballon d’Or glory

Marcus Rashford has tipped Barcelona’s Lamine Yamal as a leading contender for this year’s Ballon d’Or.