For a quarter of a century, Florentino Perez has transformed Real Madrid into the most successful club of the 21st century, and his power there is unshakeable.
Real Madrid has asked Vinicius Junior to improve his performance instead of demanding a contract extension with a top-tier salary like Kylian Mbappe's.
Former midfielder Wesley Sneijder believes that if new manager Xabi Alonso can't control Real Madrid's star players, it could fracture team cohesion and directly impact their performance.
Real Madrid, along with several European and South American clubs, hopes FIFA will hold the Club World Cup every two years to increase revenue, according to ESPN.
After 13 years with Real Madrid, midfielder Luka Modric has joined AC Milan, a club he admired since childhood, to continue playing at the highest level.
Real Madrid's request to postpone their 2025-2026 La Liga season opener has been rejected by league president Javier Tebas. The club sought extra rest for players after the FIFA Club World Cup.
Former forward Gareth Bale believes that manager Xabi Alonso will make significant changes at Real Madrid, including maximizing Kylian Mbappe's talent.