Florentino Perez has been re-elected Real Madrid president after the club's first member vote in 20 years.
So what does it mean for Perez, his beaten rival Enrique Riquelme and Jose Mourinho?
Our writers answer all the key questions:
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Liverpool have formally opened talks with Andoni Iraola about becoming their new head coach.
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Los Angeles is the entertainment capital of the world.
The city of angels is home to both the Galaxy and LAFC in MLS and will host two USMNT games at SoFi Stadium in the 2026 World Cup.
But be prepared for sitting in traffic...
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Christian Eriksen is conscious and “doing well under the circumstances” after collapsing on the pitch during Denmark’s friendly match against Ukraine on Sunday, the Danish Football Association (DBU) has said.
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According to emails seen by The Athletic, FIFA have informed World Cup ticket holders that they have updated the code of conduct and the correspondence told fans that “reusable water bottles are no longer permitted at the FIFA World Cup 2026™ stadiums”.
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Real Madrid could have to pay up to €15million (£12.96m; $17.45m) to secure Jose Mourinho’s appointment as manager following the expiration of a break clause in the 63-year-old’s contract at Benfica.
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The code of conduct has been altered so fans will no longer be able to take in, or refill, water bottles.
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Less than six percent of $98 tickets have been purchased for round-trip New Jersey Transit trains to MetLife Stadium during the FIFA World Cup.
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When war started this moment looked unlikely, but Iran have now departed for WC. Spent 4 days with in Türkiye as they prepared. Watched training, match & spoke to players & officials as visa row went into last 24hrs.
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Iran wore '#168' pins honouring no. of children reportedly lost in Minab attack, on Mexico arrival. They held up school bags & pictures during March friendlies.
Act of remembrance or political messaging & what now at WC?
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The Athletic's Adam Leventhal travelled to Iran's training base in Turkey and spent time following their final tournament preparations
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With 104 matches to cover and games kicking off in the middle of the night back in the UK, we've been forced to take drastic action...
The Iranian team previously held up school bags before a friendly match in March as symbols of commemoration.
