Real Madrid legend defends retirement decision – ‘The best thing is to leave it at the top’

A Real Madrid legend has publicly defended their retirement decision, stating that leaving at the peak of their career is the best course of action.

Transfer activity features prominently: Real Madrid is reportedly not ruling out the sale of a superstar linked with a move to Saudi Arabia. Furthermore, the club has yet to receive offers for an out-of-favour midfielder valued at €20 million. On a positive note, following an agreement with Thibaut Courtois, Real Madrid is set to renew the contract of a versatile attacker next.

The club's schedule includes a confirmed date for the players' return to training ahead of the new season.

Several articles analyze recent performances, particularly at the FIFA Club World Cup. Player ratings from the tournament (e.g., Gonzalo: 9, Asensio: 3) and detailed match takeaways (including a 0-4 loss to PSG and a 3-2 win over Borussia Dortmund) are discussed. Previews also provided talking points ahead of the PSG and Borussia Dortmund matches.

Looking forward under manager Xabi Alonso, pieces outline tactical challenges he must fix, potential players who could leave after the Club World Cup, his best possible starting lineup for the tournament, and three things fans can anticipate seeing in his approach.

An opinion piece argues it's time for Carlo Ancelotti to drop his "obsession" with Aurélien Tchouaméni and instead turn to Raúl Asensio.