Dutch footballer. Right-back for Real Madrid and the Netherlands.
Vinicius Jr. is in the final year of his Real Madrid contract, with Arsenal showing renewed interest while Madrid seeks a new deal. Negotiations are ongoing; a move this window remains uncertain as both sides weigh terms and timing.
Bournemouth has completed the signing of 22-year-old António Silva from Benfica for about €24.7m, with add-ons bringing potential total to €29.7m. The Portuguese defender, who has 20 caps and featured in World Cup and Euro 2024 squads, joins under manager Marco Rose to bolster a squad aiming for stability after a summer of heavy player sales.
Mourinho has confirmed his return to Real Madrid for a second spell, a move that reshapes the club’s coaching dynamics and expectations after a trophy-laden first era. The Netflix documentary adds fresh context, recounting a pivotal moment when a Chelsea reunion fell through after Real Madrid’s 2010-13 dominance.
Barcelona has opened its Champions League campaign with a 5-1 win over Feyenoord; PSG has beaten Slovan Bratislava 6-1 as Ousmane Dembélé and Torres scored early and Torres completed a hat-trick; Real Betis has beaten Lille 3-2 with Donald Parrott scoring the winner on his Champions League debut and Lille finished with ten men after Ethan Mbappé’s red card.
Xavi has named a 26-man squad for Nations League matches, including Ruben van Bommel after his comeback from a knee injury. The Dutch coach aims to build a team that can dominate possession as they face Germany, Serbia, and other opponents in a busy schedule.
Real Madrid has denounced controversial refereeing decisions after a derby loss to Atletico Madrid, citing two red cards that were not shown to the visiting team and questioning the accuracy of VAR. Mourinho has presented photographs as evidence, while praising his players despite the setback.
Germany has had a mixed Nations League showing as injuries force midfield and attack reshuffles ahead of key matches. Florian Wirtz and Jonathan Burkardt are drafted in to replace injured teammates, while Germany seeks cohesion under Klopp after a World Cup setback.
Portugal has secured a 4-2 win over Denmark, while Germany beats Serbia 2-0 and the Netherlands draw with Greece as part of Nations League action. Ireland defeats Israel 3-0 amid security concerns surrounding the Israel fixture. Ronaldo remains on the bench for Portugal in Oslo.