The Brazil Football Federation (CBF) expects Carlo Ancelotti to be coach of the national team in time to manage a pair of CONMEBOL World Cup qualifiers in June, sources have told ESPN's Pedro Ivo Almeida and Victoria Leite. Although no official agreement is in place between Real Madrid manager Ancelotti and Brazil, discussions in recent days have led to optimism that the 65-year-old will take...Full Story »

Carlo Ancelotti will meet with Real Madrid president Florentino Perez in the coming days to discuss the coach's departure from the club, a source told ESPN. Madrid were beaten 3-2 after extra time by Barcelona in the Copa del Rey final on Saturday, a defeat that followed their 5-1 aggregate Champions League elimination by Arsenal in the quarterfinals earlier this month. The team remains four ...Full Story »

Raphinha admits he 'would have accepted' Saudi Arabia move last summer due to 'life-changing money' - but is now 'open to dreams' with Barcelona as winger chases down Ballon d'Or Barcelona star Raphinha claimed that he would have been open to joining a Saudi Pro League club last summer. Raphinha would have joined a Saudi club last summer Al-Hilal preparing ambitious move for Barca star ...Full Story »

Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti has entered into another round of talks for Brazil's vacant head coaching job. WHAT HAPPENED? The CBF's desire to hire the Italian has been something of an open secret over the past few years. The master tactician has been president Ednaldo Rodrigues preferred choice for the role since Tite stepped down after the 2022 World Cup. Following the firing of Dorviv...Full Story »

Barcelona winger Raphinha is at the center of transfer speculation, with Premier League clubs Arsenal, Liverpool, and Chelsea reportedly interested in the Brazilian international. Raphinha has been in exceptional form, contributing significantly to Barcelona’s success this season. The Spanish giants are in the semifinal of the Champions League and favourites to win the league title und...Full Story »

Carlo Ancelotti is set to leave Real Madrid at the end of the season with Xabi Alonso the heavy favourite to replace the legendary Italian. Per The Athletic, the 65-year-old is expected to leave Real Madrid at the end of the season and take over as Brazil's new manager for the 2026 World Cup. The report suggests that the Brazilian football federation sent representatives to watch Ancelotti's...Full Story »

The France international was pretty anonymous in both legs of the Champions League quarter-final tie against the Gunners, and it could be that Los Blancos need something different in attack. Mbappe only joined Real last summer, and has good numbers in his first season at the Bernabeu, with 32 goals and four assists in all competitions. Still, there are perhaps legitimate questions to be asked ...Full Story »

A former referee has called on Real Madrid star Kylian Mbappe to receive a 10-game ban for his "brutal" challenge on Alaves' Antonio Blanco. WHAT HAPPENED? Mbappe was given his marching orders in the 38th minute of Madrid's 1-0 win at Alaves on Sunday. Now, former referee and ex-Professional Game Match Officials Limited chief Keith Hackett believes the Frenchman's actions warrant a 10-game s...Full Story »

Despite publicly stating he wants to finish his career in the Spanish capital, Real Madrid are willing to let Luka Modric leave for free this summer. Modric out of contract in the summer Los Blancos want to sign a new midfielder 39-year-old on the fringes of Real's squad WHAT HAPPENED?According to reporting by Diario AS, the former Ballon D'or winner is in danger of not being offered a n...Full Story »

WHAT HAPPENED? The Barcelona sensation has displayed stunning form in the 2024-25 campaign, as he has scored 13 goals and provided 20 assists in 42 appearances across all competitions. Yamal has played an important role in keeping his side alive in three competitions as the Catalan giants lead the Liga title race by four points, have reached the final of Copa del Rey and will compete against ...Full Story »