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Messi and Ronaldo miss out on the LEGO World Cup trophy

Roddy Cons — Thu, 02 Apr 2026 19:02:05 GMT

Lionel Messi got his hands on the World Cup trophy with Argentina in Qatar in 2022, four years after Kylian Mbappé did the same with France national football team in Russia.

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Real Madrid injury update: Vinicius decision looms as Mbappé returns and double injury boost strengthens squad

Sergio López,Roddy Cons — Thu, 02 Apr 2026 16:13:52 GMT

Vinicius returned to Real Madrid’s training ground at Valdebebas on his day off, even though the club had given him permission to rest.

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Europe’s highest-paid soccer players revealed: Mbappé, Vinicius and Haaland lead the way

Andrés Onrubia,Roddy Cons — Thu, 02 Apr 2026 14:47:45 GMT

As it does every year, French outlet L’Équipe has published its breakdown of player salaries across Ligue 1, along with the highest earners in Europe’s five major leagues. In France, Paris Saint-Germain once again steal the spotlight, with Ousmane Dembélé topping the list as the best-paid player in the league.

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Will Vinicius play for Brazil against Croatia? Injury update on Real Madrid star

Dane Arlauckas — Tue, 31 Mar 2026 06:11:13 GMT

Alarm bells rang out over the weekend after Vinicius was held out of training after picking up a slight knock against France. He returned on Sunday and is set to play against Croatia on Tuesday.

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Real Madrid winners and losers after Álvaro Arbeloa’s first 75 days in charge

Sergio López,Roddy Cons — Sun, 29 Mar 2026 21:03:19 GMT

Álvaro Arbeloa has now spent 75 days coaching Real Madrid, edging toward the 100-day mark after steadying what was initially a rocky spell. It has been two and a half frenetic months, filled with turbulence, hard lessons, and turning points.

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Brazil fans call for Neymar after Vinícius Jr. struggles in No. 10 debut

Juan Lopesino,Roddy Cons — Fri, 27 Mar 2026 16:21:07 GMT

Vinícius Júnior has inherited Brazil’s iconic No. 10 jersey, and for now, it appears to be his to keep, unless Neymar returns in time for the 2026 World Cup.

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Vinicius: a football-playing and money-making machine

José Félix Díaz — Fri, 27 Mar 2026 08:18:32 GMT

Vinicius Junior has maintained consistent excellence on the field and has been one of Real Madrid’s most important players in recent seasons, including the current one, with goals and assists in decisive Champions League and LaLiga games. Off the field, however, the forward is increasingly becoming one of the most sought-after advertising figures among athletes worldwide. He is the image of Real Madrid and the Brazilian national team, something once again evident in the friendly against France, where he shared the spotlight with the other major Madrid reference, Kylian Mbappé.

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Brazil vs France summary: stats, scores and highlights | International friendly

William Allen — Thu, 26 Mar 2026 23:00:11 GMT

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Vinicius makes one thing clear about Neymar and Brazil... and his Madrid future

Héctor Pérez,Calum Roche — Thu, 26 Mar 2026 09:59:27 GMT

Vinicius Jr. heads into the international break in outstanding form, once again shining for Real Madrid with the World Cup on the horizon. As one of the biggest faces of his national team and with more games under his belt at the international level, the Brazilian has become a leader for the Seleção despite being only 25. He spoke to the media ahead of Brazil’s friendly against France in Boston. “The young players always ask a lot of questions when they arrive. When I got here, they gave me a lot of freedom to do my best on the field. I try to pass that sense of calm on to them. They need to enjoy the moment,” he said.

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Real Madrid embracing the “power of friendship”

Carlos Forjanes,AS USA — Tue, 24 Mar 2026 07:28:20 GMT

Álvaro Arbeloa has been repeating it almost like a mantra of his own invention, but as they say at the start of a movie, it’s based on real events. “It’s the power of friendship,” the Real Madrid head coach said after Los Blancos beat city rivals Atlético 3-2, despite finishing with 10 men.

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He never stopped believing in Vinicius, against everything and everyone

José Félix Díaz — Mon, 23 Mar 2026 13:42:54 GMT

Vinicius Junior has returned to the version of himself from 2024, the one that came close to winning the Ballon d’Or before it ended up in the hands of Rodri. He was indispensable and decisive then, just as he is again a year and a half later. In the fall of 2024, he was hit by an unexpected blow after the reports and messages he received led him to believe the award was his. His game became predictable, but the worst period for the Brazilian came later, once Carlo Ancelotti was no longer on the Real Madrid bench. His lack of understanding with Xabi Alonso led him to doubt whether he would remain at the club. That thought is now in the past.

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Vinícius Jr. scores twice in Madrid derby, Atlético Madrid acts like it never happened

Daniel López,Roddy Cons — Mon, 23 Mar 2026 11:08:47 GMT

Tension between Atlético Madrid and Vinícius Jr. is nothing new, and Sunday’s Madrid derby added another chapter to the intense rivalry.

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Mbappé vs Vinicius Jr: all you need to know

Andrés Onrubia,Joe Brennan — Thu, 19 Mar 2026 14:20:30 GMT

This comes withiut much suspense, since he had already played minutes last Tuesday at the Etihad, Kylian Mbappé was called up by Didier Deschamps for the two friendlies against Brazil and Colombia on 26 and 29 March in the United States. This is the last international window before the World Cup, and it was expected, as reported by several French media outlets, that the Real Madrid forward would be included in the national team coach’s squad.

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Vinícius Jr.’s girlfriend erupts as Real Madrid winger scores against Manchester City

Roddy Cons — Wed, 18 Mar 2026 10:04:28 GMT

Vinícius Júnior was one of the stars of the show as Real Madrid knocked Manchester City out of the Champions League for the third straight season and the fourth time in five years.

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How Álvaro Arbeloa brought Vinícius Jr. back to his best, and why Real Madrid are benefiting

Sergio López,Roddy Cons — Wed, 18 Mar 2026 06:31:38 GMT

It all comes down to one line: “This Vinícius, this is my Vinícius.” It’s the kind of quote that needs no context. It says everything.

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Champions League Last 16 second leg controversies: penalties, expulsions...

As.com As.com,Iturralde González — Tue, 17 Mar 2026 21:55:28 GMT

Sporting Clube were the first team to book a place in the Champions League quarterfinals, coming back from a 3-0 defeat in the first leg to hammer Bodo Glimt 5-0 in Lisbon. Others, such as PSG, Arsenal and Real Madrid command significant leads in Tuesday’s action.

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Real Madrid confirmed starting XI against Manchester City today: why is Mbappé not playing?

As Real Madrid,William Allen — Tue, 17 Mar 2026 18:44:41 GMT

With a 3-0 cushion from the first leg and a very familiar starting XI, Real Madrid arrive at Manchester City’s Etihad Stadium looking to seal their place in the Champions League quarterfinals. Álvaro Arbeloa, dealing with a long list of injuries, has built a tightly knit squad in which he makes only minimal changes from match to match. The lineup he fields against City will look almost identical to the teams that won at the Bernabéu last Wednesday and at home against Elche on Saturday.

Manchester City vs Real Madrid live

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How Arbeloa has energized Real Madrid - and got the club believing again

José Félix Díaz — Tue, 17 Mar 2026 18:09:31 GMT

Results always shape the narrative in soccer, but the truth is that Real Madrid - and the fanbase - have rediscovered their sense of excitement under Álvaro Arbeloa, driven by players like Fede Valverde, Vinícius Júnior, Thibaut Courtois… and a group of young talents who leave everything on the field while proving they can genuinely play. The tears of Daniel Yáñez’s brother after Saturday’s match against Elche perfectly capture the club’s current moment. There’s enthusiasm for what’s new, but also the pressure that comes with demanding results.

Manchester City vs Real Madrid live

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From fabulous Fede to Güler’s golazo: Real Madrid player ratings as Elche thrashed

Marco Ruiz,William Allen — Sun, 15 Mar 2026 07:02:55 GMT

Thibaut Courtois:

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The story of a penalty, from the offer to Valverde to Vinicius’ forgiveness

José Félix Díaz — Thu, 12 Mar 2026 11:48:45 GMT

Vinicius Júnior missed the penalty, but before that – and contrary to what took hold inside the stadium – he had offered the ball and the chance to take it to Federico Valverde, who was on a tear, full of confidence and carrying three goals. It was the chance to put the finishing touch on one of those nights that already belong in Champions League history thanks to the midfielder’s hat trick.

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Hazard: “I wouldn’t be surprised if Vinícius retires at 30”

Jorge Muñoz — Wed, 11 Mar 2026 18:47:35 GMT

Vinícius Júnior is once again at the center of the media storm. Between his celebrations, constant scrutiny, and the controversies that seem to follow him on and off the pitch, the Real Madrid star has now received support from someone who knows the club’s environment inside out: Eden Hazard.

Real Madrid vs Manchester City live

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Vinicius is worth double in the Champions League

Marco Ruiz,Calum Roche — Tue, 10 Mar 2026 08:38:26 GMT

“He’s the one who has to win the game for us against Manchester City.”

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Infantino: “The World Cup is going to be an absolute party”

José Félix Díaz — Mon, 09 Mar 2026 21:42:39 GMT

Soccer is part of the history of our newspaper, across its 20,000 printed editions. For that reason, AS invited the president of world soccer’s governing body to share his memories and his perspective in a year defined by the World Cup.

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José Manuel Felices, doctor: “For cravings, this fruit is the best because it contains bromelain”

Sergio Murillo,Greg Heilman — Sun, 08 Mar 2026 13:00:00 GMT

No one should feel guilty about wanting to eat something at a random moment during the day. It is called a craving. The Royal Spanish Academy defines it as a “pressing and temporary desire, usually whimsical.”

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Celta Vigo vs Real Madrid summary: score, stats, goals & highlights | LaLiga 2025/26

William Allen — Sat, 07 Mar 2026 11:52:28 GMT

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