While most assumed Vinicius would remain central to Madrid's long-term project, fresh tensions between the player and club have opened a door—one that Saudi Arabia is ready to push wide open with the biggest financial offer in soccer history.

Vinicius Jr.’s future at Real Madrid is more uncertain than ever. His recent poor form and reported tension with teammate Kylian Mbappé have put his contract extension in doubt.

The spotlight has fallen not just on the team’s lack of trophies but also on internal friction—most notably between Kylian Mbappe and Vinicius Jr, two of the biggest stars in world soccer.

As heads dropped and questions mounted, the spotlight quickly turned to two of Real Madrid’s biggest stars—and how manager Xabi Alonso plans to respond.

As the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup reaches its climax with a blockbuster final between Chelsea and PSG, a curious question has emerged among fans and pundits alike: Why won’t we see a third-place showdown between Real Madrid and Fluminense?

Despite the humbling exit, Los Blancos didn’t walk away empty-handed. Quite the opposite—their tournament run yielded one of the most lucrative prize hauls in club soccer history.

With fierce competition from Kylian Mbappe, Jude Bellingham, and Vinicius Junior, one Real Madrid attacker has found himself on the fringes of Xabi Alonso’s plans.

A rising academy product has emerged, complicating matters for Xabi Alonso and possibly even Kylian Mbappe, whose return from illness coincides with the rise of an in-house prodigy.

With Kylian Mbappe and Vinicius Junior far from their best level, Xabi Alonso praised Real Madrid's rising star in the FIFA Club World Cup 2025.

With a decisive goal from Gonzalo García, Real Madrid secured a 1–0 win over Juventus in the Round of 16, punching their ticket to the quarterfinals of the FIFA Club World Cup.

As Real Madrid transitions into a new tactical era under Xabi Alonso, the soccer world is abuzz with speculation—not about Kylian Mbappe, Jude Bellingham, or Vinicius Junior—but another star whose future now hangs in the balance. 

In a summer filled with transfer rumors and blockbuster speculation, one of Real Madrid’s most electrifying stars is at the center of a contract conundrum that’s sparking intrigue from Madrid to Riyadh.

Real Madrid took the lead with a brilliant combination between Jude Bellingham and Vinícius Jr. Bellingham delivered a perfectly timed through ball, and Vinícius made no mistake.

Kylian Mbappe's recent return to the spotlight has stirred more concern than celebration. Real Madrid and its fanbase were hoping to see their star striker ready to make his mark at the FIFA Club World Cup, but images released this week have sparked alarm over his physical condition—snaps that suggest he is far from match-ready. […]

A new chapter began at Real Madrid this week, as club legend Xabi Alonso took charge of his first official match at the helm of the Spanish giants. However, the highly anticipated debut did not unfold as expected.