The Latest Breaking News from Dean Huijsen

How Can Real Madrid Break Into World Cup-Winning Spain Team Again?

Los Blancos played a minimal part in Spain’s summer success.

Sports Illustrated · Jul 21

Ibrahima Konate Joins Bernardo Silva in Growing Real Madrid Free Agent Club

The France international decided against signing a new contract at Liverpool.

Sports Illustrated · Jun 18

From Cole Palmer to Manchester United transfer target: The biggest names snubbed for World Cup 2026

Managers all over the world have made some bold calls ahead of this summer’s showpiece event in North America

Evening Standard · Jun 4

Spain Manager Predicts When Lamine Yamal Will Make World Cup Debut

The Barcelona superstar was unsurprisingly included on the 2026 roster, despite his injury.

Sports Illustrated · May 25

Zero Real Madrid players in Spain World Cup squad as injured Lamine Yamal makes cut

Spain will go to the World Cup without a single Real Madrid player for the first time in their history as Luis de la Fuente named his squad for this summer’s tournament

The Guardian - US · May 25

Spain World Cup Roster Sets Shock Record With Real Madrid Omissions

No Real Madrid player was included in Luis de la Fuente’s final 26-man roster.

Sports Illustrated · May 25

Yamal headlines Spain squad as Real Madrid stars miss World Cup cut

Spain coach Luis de la Fuente named teenage sensation Lamine Yamal to his 2026 World Cup squad on Monday, while recalling Mikel Merino and Gavi after injury layoffs and excluding Real Madrid players for the first time in the nation’s World Cup history.

France 24 · May 25

Spain 2026 World Cup Roster Confirmed: Full List of Players, Shock History Made

Injuries have caused some serious problems in the build-up to the World Cup for Spain.

Sports Illustrated · May 25

Real Madrid XI vs. Athletic Club: Uncertainty Clouds Vinicius Jr—Injury News, Predicted Lineup

Los Blancos will look to make it three wins in a row to close out the season.

Sports Illustrated · May 21

Real Madrid’s First ‘Summer Agreement’ Highlights Jose Mourinho’s Priorities

Bringing in defensive reinforcements remains a must for Los Blancos.

Sports Illustrated · May 20