Despite leading La Liga, Real Madrid is grappling with a widening internal rift. Vinicius Jr.’s relationship with Xabi Alonso has deteriorated to the point where the star forward is reconsidering his future at the club, The Athletic reports.
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LeBron James’ 1,297-game scoring streak ended Thursday, but by choice. He passed up the shot that would’ve kept it alive, setting up the Lakers’ buzzer-beater instead a moment that defined his night more than the milestone.
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The World Darts Championship begins with a familiar storyline Luke Littler at the center of it. After a dominant year, he returns to Alexandra Palace as the man everyone must beat, sparking renewed discussion over who could realistically derail his momentum.
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As Jude Bellingham thrives in Madrid, criticism in England persists. Supporters and former players warn that the pressure surrounding him at home could influence both his development and his long-term plans.
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After flirting with the cut line for much of Friday, Rory McIlroy steadied himself with a late sequence of birdies to post a three-under 68 and advance to the weekend at the Australian Open. Even so, he faces a seven-stroke deficit behind the tournament leaders.
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Galatasaray are reportedly exploring an unexpectedly bold attempt to sign Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah, according to the Spanish website Fichajes, though financial and competitive hurdles make such a transfer highly unlikely.
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Barcelona quietly asked Atlético Madrid about a possible future move for Manchester City forward Julián Álvarez, but the conversation flipped in a surprising direction when Atlético responded with a question that shifted the balance of the discussion, according to The Athletic.
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Mohamed Salah, one of world football’s most recognisable forwards, has found himself out of Liverpool’s starting lineup in recent matches under new head coach Arne Slot. As speculation grows about his long term future, Saudi clubs are quietly preparing to renew their interest in the Egyptian star, according to The Telegraph.
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European clubs are intensifying their pursuit of 18 year old Christos Mouzakitis, a rapidly emerging forward whose rise has drawn interest from several of football’s biggest scouting departments, according to The Sun. With his market value climbing and January approaching, clubs across multiple leagues are positioning themselves early.
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Arsène Wenger has named his favourites for the 2026 World Cup and offered a frank assessment of England’s chances of finally ending their decades-long tournament drought under Thomas Tuchel.
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