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Rodrygo Wants to Leave Real Madrid After Losing His Spot Since Mbappé Joined
It was bound to happen eventually—Real Madrid’s star-studded squad is beginning to feel the pressure of change. Since Kylian Mbappé’s high-profile arrival, the club’s attacking lineup has been shaken, and one of their own may be heading for the exit.
Rodrygo, the talented Brazilian winger who has played a key role in Madrid’s recent successes, is reportedly unhappy with his current situation. His minutes have dropped significantly, and it’s becoming clear that the club’s tactical focus is shifting. With Mbappé now leading the line and Jude Bellingham thriving just behind him, Rodrygo has found himself on the sidelines more often than he’d like.
The changes haven’t just affected his time on the pitch. Reports suggest that the chemistry in the locker room is also being tested. There’s talk of a growing distance between Rodrygo and his fellow Brazilian Vinícius Júnior, which has only fueled speculation about a possible move. Rodrygo’s frustration is understandable. He’s spent years proving his worth at the Bernabéu, delivering big performances on major nights. But with the team being rebuilt around newer stars, it seems his role is no longer a priority. That reality is pushing him to consider his options.
Premier League clubs, including Arsenal and Manchester City, are believed to be monitoring the situation closely. With his talent and experience, Rodrygo would be a valuable addition to any top European side. For Real Madrid, this is a reminder of how tricky it can be to balance ambition with stability. Bringing in a player like Mbappé was always going to shake things up—but it may also cost them one of their own.
Super Eagles defender Calvin Bassey has opened up about a difficult period in his career, revealing that he almost stepped away from football.
Speaking during a recent interview, Bassey shared that he once made a personal promise to himself to quit pursuing football professionally if he failed to secure a spot at a professional club.
“I remember being 15 and going into my final year, and I told myself that if I didn’t get into a professional club, I would quit football. It was that simple,” he said.
“I would just stop pursuing it seriously and only play for fun. Thank God I eventually got a club, because I honestly don’t know where I would be otherwise.”
It has been reported that the Confederation of African Football (CAF) fined Egypt $5,000 following their clash with Zimbabwe for failing to manage post-match media obligations.
It was noted that after the match, the Egyptian players ignored the media. This action was said to be a violation of CAF’s media regulations, which led to the fine being imposed.
Head of the Super Eagles, Eric Chelle, shared that the big-name players on the team are not happy about being benched.
He recalled when he took out Samuel Chukwueze during the match against Tanzania.
“Yes, of course, we’ve in this team a lot of big names. They are competitors; they aren’t happy when they go to the bench,” Chelle said at his post-match interview.”
“My job is to make choices, and we’re playing a 4-4-2 diamond, and at this moment I feel we have to protect the wing.”
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