Real Madrid center-back Jesus Vallejo is the latest player to depart the club after his contract came to an end. The 28-year-old has been at the club since 2015

Jude Bellingham has posted an update on social media after undergoing surgery to fix a longstanding shoulder injury.

The EA Sport FC 26 Cover Athletes have been revealed as Jude Bellingham and Jamal Musiala will grace the game's standard

Bellingham once again opted against surgery at the end of the 2023–24 season, electing instead to represent England in the Three Lions’ run to the 2024 Euro final. Then, the 2024–25 season started, and the midfielder was once again playing a packed match calendar all while wearing a shoulder brace to manage his ongoing problem.

Real Madrid and England star Jude Bellingham will miss the start of the 2025-26 season after undergoing surgery to fix the shoulder issue which has plagued him since late 2023

Real Madrid have been told what they “don’t need Jude Bellingham” doing, with new Blancos boss Xabi Alonso being offered “special smell” advice.