Florentino Perez in a recent interview has discolsed why... Real Madrid didn't sign Rodri. Reporter 🎤: “Florentino, many Madrid legends are unhappy that the club failed to sign Rodri. Some believe you made a huge mistake. What happened?” Florentino Pérez 🗣️: “I understand their frustration, but Real Madrid cannot be forced into a transfer simply because everyone wants the player. We looked at Rodri, we respected his quality, but the conditions had to make sense for us.” Reporter 🎤: “But Rodri is a Ballon d’Or winner. Surely Madrid needed him?” Florentino Pérez 🗣️: “Rodri is an excellent player, nobody denies that. But Madrid has its own vision. We don't panic because Barcelona makes an offer. If a player chooses another project, we respect it and move forward.” Reporter 🎤: “So what do you say to the Madrid legends criticizing you?” Florentino Pérez 🗣️: “I respect our legends enormously, but they don't run the club. They can have their opinions. I have mine. Real Madrid has won 66 trophies during my presidency, and I won't change our strategy because people are angry that we didn't sign one player.”show more

Real Madrid president Florentino Pérez has reportedly addressed Vinícius... Jr.’s contract situation, claiming that the club made an offer before the World Cup but that the player’s side changed their position afterward. He said: “Before the World Cup, we presented our offer to him. They reviewed it and agreed, but said Vinícius would only sign the contract after the World Cup. However, once the tournament ended, their stance changed. I don’t understand why. Vinícius’ attitude has changed over time, and I’ve made it clear that Real Madrid is not a club that will beg a player to renew his contract. If he wants to leave, I won’t stand in his way. At Real Madrid, nobody is bigger than the club.”show more

🚨 FLORENTINO PÉREZ ON THE 2026 BALLON D’O. 🎙️... Reporter: “Florentino, do you believe Kylian Mbappé deserves the 2026 Ballon d’Or?” 🗣️ Florentino Pérez: “For me, there is nothing to discuss. Mbappé is the right candidate and not by a small distance. By a huge distance. He had a fantastic season, delivered when Real Madrid needed him most, and then went to the World Cup and finished as the tournament’s top scorer. People can debate football all they want, but when you look at what this man has done on the biggest stage, the answer should be obvious. Messi did not do it. Ronaldo did not do it. Harry Kane did not do it. Other great players have had their moments, but Mbappé has shown that he can carry the expectations of an entire club and country. And let me be very clear: if Mbappé does not win this Ballon d’Or, then I will have serious questions about the criteria. Because every year we hear that the award is about performances, goals, trophies and impact. Fine. Then apply the same rules to Mbappé. I have enormous respect for Lamine Yamal and Raphinha. They are fantastic players, and I would be happy to have them at Real Madrid. But when you ask me who is the best candidate for the Ballon d’Or, I don’t hesitate. Mbappé. By distance. If people want to tell me otherwise, they need to explain what exactly they are rewarding. And if he loses despite everything he has achieved, Real Madrid supporters will naturally ask themselves: What more does a Real Madrid player have to do to win this award? I don’t want to talk about agendas. But if the best candidate keeps being overlooked, eventually people will start asking uncomfortable questions. For me, there is no debate. Kylian Mbappé deserves the 2026 Ballon d’Or.”show more

🚨Florentino Pérez on Barcelona’s reported interest in Rodri. “Every... transfer window is the same story. Barcelona somehow enters every race, even when the numbers don’t make sense. They behave like they’re shopping with someone else’s wallet.” “Rodri is one of the best midfielders in the world. If you’re serious about signing a player like that, you don’t start with headlines you start with the finances.” “I admire confidence, but there’s a difference between ambition and fantasy. Some clubs are planning signings, others are planning press conferences.” “At Real Madrid, we don’t chase attention. We build projects. If Barcelona want to compete for the same targets, they’ll first have to convince the bank before they convince the player.”show more

🚨🗣️ Diego Simeone on Julián Álvarez’s future: “My position... is clear, and I know the club’s position is exactly the same. We want Julián to remain an Atlético Madrid player. We have communicated that clearly to him, his representatives and everyone involved. But now, we are waiting for Julián to make his final decision. He has to decide whether he wants to stay at Atlético and continue being an important part of this project, or whether he wants to take on a new challenge abroad. What I will say is that no player is bigger than Atlético Madrid. Not Julián, not anyone. The club, the badge and our supporters will always come first. We respect Julián enormously, but we also expect him to respect the club and the decision we have made. Barcelona is not an option for us. We will not make it easy for Julián to join Barcelona, especially because they are a direct rival. We have no intention of strengthening them or allowing one of our most important players to move there. Arsenal is a different situation. They are a top European club with a great manager, a strong squad and serious ambitions. If Julián decides that he wants to leave Atlético Madrid for a new challenge, Arsenal is a club we are prepared to listen to and negotiate with. We are ready to sit down with Arsenal and discuss a deal if the player makes that decision. But Barcelona? No. Our position is very clear. The final decision is now with Julián. He can stay at Atlético Madrid, where we want him, or choose a new challenge abroad. But whatever happens, Atlético Madrid will always be bigger than any individual player.”show more

🚨 Khusanov on why he reportedly refused to sign... a Real Madrid shirt while already playing for Manchester City 🩵👀 I have a lot of respect for Real Madrid. They are one of the biggest clubs in football, and I respect their history and everything they have achieved. But I am a Manchester City player. When you wear this shirt, you represent the club, the fans, and your teammates. My focus is here, and my loyalty is to the badge I am wearing. For me, it was simple. I didn’t want to create any unnecessary headlines or give people the wrong impression. I am proud to be a City player, and I want to build my own story here. Football is about respect, but it is also about knowing where you belong. 🩵🔥 Khusanov said NO to the Madrid shirt. ❌🤍 Take notes, Rodri. 👀😭show more

🚨🔴⚪️ Atlético Madrid manager Diego Simeone on Julián Álvarez... and Arsenal links after his clash with fans: 🗣️ “Julián is a fantastic and important player for this team. Nobody doubts his quality or what he has given Atlético. But football is sometimes about more than the pitch. When emotions affect the relationship between a player, supporters and the club, you have to discuss what is best for everyone.” “I have spoken with Julián, and the club has too. We cannot ignore the situation. Atlético will always defend the club and the team. If the right solution arrives and the club believes it is time for a player to move on, we must be open minded.” “There have been discussions and interest from different clubs. From what I understand, Arsenal are currently working seriously on a possible deal. Barcelona have been mentioned, but we are not in discussions with them.” “Arsenal are a big club with an excellent coach and strong project. It is understandable that a player of Julián’s quality attracts their interest. Until something is agreed, he remains an Atlético Madrid player.” “If he stays, I expect him to give everything for this shirt. If he leaves, the club will seek the best agreement. There is no war or drama from my side — only a situation to resolve for Atlético Madrid and the player.” 🇦🇷👀show more

🚨🔴⚪️ Antoine Griezmann on Julián Álvarez wanting only to... join Barcelona. 🗣️ Antoine Griezmann: “Honestly, I understand that every player has ambitions and dreams, but Julián needs to respect Atlético Madrid, the club that trusted him and gave him everything. If he really wants to join Barcelona, he should learn from what happened to me when I made that decision. Football is unpredictable, and you need to think carefully before leaving a club where the fans love and respect you. Atlético have made their decision clear. They do not want to sell Julián to one of their biggest rivals, and he has to respect that. You cannot simply force your way out because you only want one club. Most importantly, he should respect the Atlético fans. They have supported him from the beginning and deserve respect. The club comes first. If Atlético decide not to sell him to Barcelona, that is their decision and he should accept it. No player is bigger than Atlético Madrid. Sometimes you have to respect the club that gave you the opportunity to become the player you are today.”show more

🚨🔴⚪️ BREAKING: Atlético Madrid manager Diego Simeone says Julián... Álvarez will not leave for Barcelona this summer. 🗣️ “My position is clear, and I know the club’s is too. We do not want Julián to leave for Barcelona. We have made that known to the player, his representatives and everyone involved. I have no doubt Atlético Madrid is the right place for Julián, and he is the perfect centre-forward for us. We want to keep him as one of the most important players in this project. Barcelona is not a destination we are considering. We do not want to sell him to them, and unless something changes dramatically, he will remain an Atlético Madrid player. But if one club could make us understand Julián wanting a new challenge, it is Arsenal. They are a top club, one of the biggest in Europe, building something special, competing for the biggest trophies with a fantastic manager and great squad. If he ever wanted a new challenge, Arsenal is a club we would understand. The situation is simple: Julián can stay at Atlético Madrid, where we want him, or if the right opportunity comes and he decides to leave, Arsenal is the only club that could change the situation. Barcelona? No.”show more

🚨🎙️Reporter: “Vinícius, there have been rumors linking you with... Arsenal if they made serious offer would you consider leaving Real Madrid?” 🗣️Vinícius Júnior: “Honestly, I could never see myself playing for a club with no European Cup history. For me, leaving Real Madrid for Arsenal would be a downgrade. Madrid is the biggest club in the world. When you’re playing for a club with so much history in Europe, it’s hard to see yourself leaving.” 🎙️Reporter: “So there’s no chance?” 🗣️Vinícius Júnior: “I respect Arsenal, but I’m happy at Real Madrid. My goal is to keep winning trophies here and making history. I don’t see myself playing for Arsenal.”show more

According to Fabrizio Romano, Rodri’s proposed move to Barcelona... is on the verge of collapsing. “I was told Manchester City want $80 million or nothing for Rodri. Barcelona don’t see his valuation that way and are only willing to offer around $45 million, with add-ons potentially taking the deal to $55–60 million. Manchester City have already rejected that proposal. As things stand, it’s looking increasingly likely that Rodri will end up signing a new contract with City if Barcelona don’t return with an improved offer. As for Real Madrid, that door is reportedly closed, with Florentino Pérez not interested in making a move for him.”show more

🚨🤍 Vinícius Júnior on his future at Real Madrid:... 🗣️ Vinícius Jr: “I never imagined myself playing anywhere other than Real Madrid. Every single day I wake up grateful to wear this shirt because this is the club of my dreams. “From the moment I arrived, I knew this was where I wanted to build my legacy. Representing Real Madrid is a privilege that millions of players dream of, and I never take that responsibility for granted. “I want to stay here for many years—let me say, forever. I hope President Florentino Pérez watches this interview and gives me another contract because I truly want to spend the best years of my career at this club. “The fans have always believed in me, my teammates have helped me grow, and together we’ve achieved incredible things. But I still feel like there’s so much more to win. “My ambition is to keep lifting trophies, scoring goals, creating unforgettable moments at the Santiago Bernabéu and making history with this badge. “I love Real Madrid with all my heart. As long as the club wants me here, I will always give everything on the pitch. This is my home, and I hope it remains my home for the rest of my career.”show more

Julián Álvarez’s agent, Fernando Hidalgo, revealed that they will... never forgive Atlético Madrid for not allowing his client (Julian) to leave for his dream club. Fernando Hidalgo: “We are extremely disappointed, and the relationship between Julián and Atlético Madrid is completely broken. As an institution, they should care about their players’ wishes and happiness. How can you keep an unhappy player at your club and refuse to let him join his dream club? Julián is sad because this opportunity might never come again. Barcelona have moved on and signed a new striker, and Julián isn’t getting any younger. We are deeply saddened by what has happened.”show more

Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone picked Cristiano Ronaldo over... Leo Messi when asked which of the two was the hardest player he had ever faced as a coach. 🗣️Diego Simeone: “I always say both of them are from a different planet. They both don’t need their teammates to win you a match. I’m lucky enough to have faced both great players, but the hardest player I ever faced was Cristiano Ronaldo. I suffered a lot against him in that Real Madrid team, and even when he got to Juventus. If he wasn’t a player, I would’ve had at least two UCL titles by now, but I couldn’t because of him.”show more

🚨🗣️ Julián Álvarez on the late Arsenal move: 🗣️... Reporter: “Julián, what really happened with Arsenal on deadline day? Was there an attempt to make the move happen?” 🇦🇷 Julián Álvarez: “Yes, my agent tried to make a deal with Arsenal right until the last moment. We explored the possibility because we have a very good relationship with the club, but unfortunately, it didn’t work out before the deadline. I want to make it clear that I never rejected Arsenal. There was genuine interest and we were trying to find a solution, but sometimes these things depend on many factors and there simply wasn’t enough time to complete everything. I have a lot of respect for Arsenal. I like their project, the manager and the way they are building the team. My representatives know that I’m open to the possibility of joining them. I believe Arsenal could come back for me in January. If they do, I will listen and I would be open to the move. The relationship is good, there is respect on both sides, and I don’t think this chapter is closed. For now, I remain focused on Atlético Madrid, but football can change quickly. If Arsenal return in January with the right proposal, I would be ready to consider becoming a Gunner. The important thing is that people understand — I did not reject Arsenal. We tried until the last minute, but the deal simply couldn’t be completed.”show more

🚨🗣️ 𝗠𝗔𝗝𝗢𝗥 𝗕𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗞𝗜𝗡𝗚: Julian Alvarez father Gustavo Alvarez has... publicly told Atletico Madrid to let His son join Barcelona. 🗣Gustavo Alvarez: "We as a family have respect for Atletico Madrid and also understand the contract but we're pleading with the club to let Alvarez join Barcelona" "My son is going through a lot due to all this,even from the yesterday match, you can clearly see that he's not happy and it's affecting him mentally"show more

🚨Rodrigo when ask about his future after Real Madrid... signing Yan Diomande as his replacement while he’s injured. Reporter🗣️: What do you make up of Real Madrid signing Yan Diomande.? Rodrigo: 🗣️“It’s obvious how things change and how people forget you immediately you’re away, my opinion will be clear as I wouldn’t want to continue at the club if I’m recovered, will like to have new challenge else where in the premier league.” “And Liverpool is the club I’ve always wanted or chose as my next move when I want a new challenge in the premier league, a lot of fans will question me of this opinion but that’s what it is because Liverpool is the biggest club in England and every player will love to join them.” “Anfield is somewhere I dream of playing, the atmosphere there is so lovely with the fans cheering up for the players to get it done. I’ve never seen such beautiful atmosphere before at club football.”show more

🔥 Atlético Madrid boss Diego Simeone just fuelled the... eternal Messi vs Ronaldo debate once again! When asked which of the two legends was the hardest player he has ever faced as a coach, El Cholo didn’t play it safe… He went for Cristiano Ronaldo over Leo Messi 🇵🇹 > 🇦🇷 🗣️ Diego Simeone: “I always say both of them are from a different planet. They both don’t need their teammates to win you a match. I’m lucky enough to have faced both great players, but the hardest player I ever faced was Cristiano Ronaldo. I suffered a lot against him in that Real Madrid team, and even when he got to Juventus. If he wasn’t a player, I would’ve had at least two UCL titles by now… but I couldn’t because of him.” 🏆❌ Respect to Simeone for keeping it real. Ronaldo really was Atleti’s ultimate nightmare for years. What do you think — pure facts or just more CR7 propaganda? Drop your thoughts below 👇⚽️show more

🚨 I WOKE UP AND SAW THIS NEWS: REAL... MADRID SHOW INTEREST IN ZUBIMENDI,, BUT WHAT HAPPENS IF DECLAN RICE OR BRUNO GUIMARÃES GETS INJURED? Honestly, this immediately got me thinking about Arsenal’s midfield situation. With Christian Nørgaard leaving, Arsenal have lost another experienced option in midfield. That makes squad depth even more important going into a long season. Nobody wants to see Rice or Bruno injured, of course. But football is unpredictable. If one of them gets injured at the wrong time, Arsenal will need someone capable of stepping up without the team losing its balance. That is why the Zubimendi situation is so interesting. Real Madrid are a giant of European football, and if their interest becomes serious, Arsenal have to think carefully about what it could mean. Arsenal are already competing with giants like Manchester City, Liverpool, Chelsea, Manchester United, Bayern Munich, Barcelona and Real Madrid for the biggest trophies. You need quality players, but you also need depth. So before Arsenal make any decision regarding Zubimendi, Arteta and the club have to look at every possible scenario. What happens if Rice or Bruno gets injured? Who do you trust to step in? Would you keep Zubimendi no matter what, or would you trust Arsenal to find another midfield solution? For me, this is not just about Real Madrid wanting a player. It is about Arsenal making sure they are prepared before a problem arrives. What would you do if you were Arteta?show more

🚨Cristiano Ronaldo on one of his favourite memories at... Real Madrid. 🎙️ Reporter: “Cristiano, when you look back at your time at Real Madrid, is there one moment that stands out above the rest?” 🗣️ Cristiano Ronaldo: “Honestly, every moment I spent at Real Madrid was special. Winning trophies, scoring goals and making history with the club are memories I’ll always cherish. It’s difficult to choose just one because every season gave me something unforgettable. “But one memory that always makes me smile wasn’t from a match—it was from a training session. Marcelo walked over to me and jokingly said a fly had flown into his eye and that he was tearing up. I laughed, called him over and gave him a hug. “As soon as Marcelo walked away, Luka Modrić came over and said, ‘I want a hug too.’ I hugged him, then Keylor Navas came over asking for one as well. We were all laughing by then, and a few seconds later Casemiro joined in and wanted his hug too. It became one of those moments where everyone was just enjoying each other’s company. “When people talk about my time at Real Madrid, they usually remember the goals, the Champions League nights and the trophies. I remember those too, but I also remember moments like that. Those friendships, those laughs in training and sharing the dressing room with players who became legends of the game. “My journey at Real Madrid wouldn’t have been the same without teammates like Marcelo, Modrić, Casemiro and Keylor Navas. They helped make those years some of the happiest and most successful of my career.”show more