Rodrygo is unhappy with his role at Real Madrid and is tired of bring used in different positions, but still wants to remain at the club, a source has told ESPN.

Plus: hat-trick heroes who didn’t get a medal, shot-shy matchwinners and Jimmy Hill being caught off guard Mail us with your questions and answers “The Inter keeper Yann Sommer was named player of the match against Barcelona despite conceding three goals. He made some great saves so it wasn’t undeserved, but I wondered if there were other unusual PotM awards,” says John Barrow. This season’s Champions League tie between Real Madrid and Atlético will be remembered for Julián Alvarez’s two-touch penalty being ruled out. Before that Alvarez had inspired Atlético to a 1-0 victory on the night that took the tie to a penalty shootout; he was Uefa’s player of the match. Nick Berry could have written a song about it. Continue reading...

Carlo Ancelotti is Brazil's wild card ahead of the 2026 World Cup, but can he fix the Seleção in just a year?

Bournemouth defender has £50m release clauseHuijsen’s preference is to join the Spanish side Real Madrid are ramping up their efforts to sign Dean Huijsen and are confident of beating Chelsea to the Bournemouth centre-back. Huijsen’s contract contains a £50m release clause, reportedly to be paid in three instalments, and he is attracting interest from English and European clubs. Chelsea have been considered favourites for the Spain international, who has also been targeted by Arsenal, Bayern Munich, Liverpool and Newcastle, although that has partly been down to doubts over whether Madrid are prepared to pay a big fee for the defender. Continue reading...

Carlo Ancelotti said there's "no need for drama" around his departure from Real Madrid, insisting he remains "totally focused" but admitting the team might need "fresh impetus" after confirming that he'll leave to take charge of Brazil.

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Nooruddean Choudry, John Brewin and Phil Kitromilides for a Football Weekly mailbag Rate, review, share on Apple Podcasts, Soundcloud, Audioboom, Mixcloud, Acast and Stitcher, and join the conversation on Facebook, Twitter and email. On the podcast today; Barcelona’s victory in a thrilling clásico moved them seven points clear of Real Madrid, all but guaranteeing them the title and a domestic treble. With Xabi Alonso set to replace Carlo Ancelotti, we ask what needs addressing at the Bernabéu to blunt Barça’s dominance next season? Continue reading...

Real Madrid are also looking at Benfica's Álvaro Carreras and Dean Huijsen of Bournemouth as defensive reinforcements, sources told ESPN.

The worst-kept secret is out: Carlo Ancelotti is going to be the new Brazil manager. His task -- winning a first World Cup for the Selecao since 2002 -- isn't an easy one, but if anyone can do it, Ancelotti can.

Injuries to Vinícius Júnior and Lucas Vázquez added to Real Madrid's problems on Monday.

Captain has swapped rejection for affection and added to a season of unbelievable highs in thrilling clásico Barcelona couldn’t get the player they wanted so they just had to settle for the best. At the end of another wild, joyous and exhausting afternoon, another clásico won their way, the captain called them all into the middle of Montjuïc. And where Raphael Dias Belloli calls, his teammates follow, all the way to the title. Which was why, an arm raised, a wrist wrapped in a blue bandage lifted above the crowd like a symbol of strength, the Brazilian who has been better than anyone anywhere, now gathered them round and led them into a lap of honour together. It was time to give thanks; time to get thanks, too. They had earned it. Real Madrid, who were supposed to be invincible, had been beaten again. Sunday was the fourth time time this season, a record unmatched in 125 years: four victories in as many cities, Barcelona scoring four goals to go with the three, five and four in the previous clásicos, a circle closed. The first was the statement that started it all, a declaration of intent at the Bernabéu; the second won the Super Cup in Saudi Arabia; the third brought the Copa del Rey back from Seville; now they had virtually secured the league, a 4-3 win taking them seven points clear with nine left, double almost done. Continue reading...

Real Madrid are already looking at more defenders ahead of Xabi Alonso's impending move as new manager. Transfer Talk has the latest news, gossip and rumors.

Barcelona made it four wins in four games against rivals Real Madrid this season, taking a big step towards winning LaLiga in the process. Also, Chelsea's top-four hopes took a self-inflicted hit vs. Newcastle.

Real Madrid are finalising a deal for Xabi Alonso to become their new coach as soon as possible, multiple sources have told ESPN, with the club keen to have him in place for this summer's Club World Cup.

Carlo Ancelotti will leave Real Madrid at the end of this season, the club has confirmed.