Executive Summary
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- Álvaro Benito opens El Larguero on Saturday 1 August 2026, exactly two weeks before LaLiga starts on 15 August with Alavés-Getafe and Sevilla-Rayo Vallecano, after a day when 12 first-division teams played friendlies.1:33
- From Klagenfurt, Héctor González reports that Mourinho's Real Madrid led 2-0 with goals from Hendrik, who cut short his holidays, and the canterano Álex Siria, before Fiorentina drew level 2-2 in front of 30,000 spectators who gave the coach the ovation of the afternoon.8:47
- Toño García lays out the three Vinicius scenarios with one year of contract left: a renewal near 30 million euros to match Kylian Mbappé, leaving free in January 2027, or a forced sale this summer, after Madrid's earlier offer of close to 20 million was rejected for barely improving his salary.17:31
- On Arsenal, García insists nothing has been discussed with the English club and there is no plan B, while Mikel Arteta, asked directly about Vinicius, would only say his club is very ambitious about what it wants to do.18:12
- Antón Meana, Ladis Moñino and Aritz Gabilondo close the block on the FIFA-UEFA war: Infantino has backed down over selling World Cup stakes, UEFA is hunting a rival candidate for the March 2027 election in Rabat, and for the first time Meana perceives real doubts in the Spanish federation about the 2030 final being played at the Bernabéu.51:59
Key Quote
“I've had three inexplicable days and I'm very happy.”
— Carlos Espí12:47
Key Quote
“I think Vinicius should stay.”
— Tomás Roncero25:14
Key Quote
“One feels valued for the money they pay him.”
— Toño García27:42