Alvaro Arbeloa is a Spanish former professional footballer who played as a full-back for Real Madrid and the Spain national team, later moving into coaching.
England has announced a 25-player elite contracts list for the 2026-27 season, with five new names including Asher Opoku-Fordjour, Alex Coles, Guy Pepper, Jack van Poortvliet and Seb Atkinson. Several senior figures miss out amid a backdrop of a rebuilding phase after a difficult 2025. The move extends Borthwick’s control over national preparations for the World Cup.
Romero has left Tottenham on a permanent deal to join Atletico Madrid, with Spurs receiving a sell-on clause and the deal pushing Atletico’s summer spending over £100m. Inter and Arsenal had shown interest; Spurs are also close to selling Spence to Inter as part of a market-wide rebuild.
Barcelona has clinched the La Liga title at home against Real Madrid, marking Madrid’s second consecutive trophyless season. Mbappé’s fitness remains uncertain for El Clásico, while disciplinary actions are reported after a training-ground clash between Valverde and Tchouaméni.
Spain has named its 26-man squad for the 2026 World Cup, with Lamine Yamal as a star presence. For the first time since 1950, no Real Madrid player features as Dean Huijsen is injured and Dani Carvajal is left out. Mikel Merino has returned from injury, and Yamal faces a potential hamstring issue ahead of the tournament.
Vinicius Jr is at the center of renewed contract negotiations with Real Madrid as Arsenal watch for a potential bid. Real Madrid is seeking to renew terms before the transfer window closes; Arsenal is prepared to accelerate if talks stall. Other clubs are weighing interest as Vinicius weighs his future.