[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"football-site-config":3,"world-cup-status-en":27,"news-detail-mourinho-to-real-madrid-talks-underway-for-2025-return":61,"news-related-mourinho-to-real-madrid-talks-underway-for-2025-return-en":109,"news-related-match-mourinho-to-real-madrid-talks-underway-for-2025-return-en":26},{"adSlots":4,"affiliateMode":5,"brandName":6,"contentStrategy":7,"currency":8,"friendLinks":9,"homepageLayoutKey":10,"leagueFocus":11,"locale":12,"planVisibility":13,"seoDescription":14,"seoTitleTemplate":15,"siteCode":10,"siteName":6,"siteType":10,"subscriptionMode":5,"timezone":16,"id":17,"tenantID":18,"primaryDomain":19,"countryCode":20,"logoUrl":21,"faviconUrl":21,"theme":22,"seoKeywords":24,"status":25,"ads":4,"focusLeagues":26,"affiliatePolicies":26},[],"shared","Football Prediction Platform","scores_predictions","USD",[],"main",[],"en-US",[],"Football fixtures, results, free predictions, subscriptions, and clearly labeled partner links.","{page} | Football Prediction Platform","America\u002FNew_York",323900000000000000,1,"football.easytestdev.online","US","",{"primaryColor":23},"#1677ff","football predictions, football fixtures, football results","active",null,{"active":28,"leagueId":29,"leagueName":30,"leagueImagePath":31,"seasonId":32,"seasonName":33,"startingAt":34,"endingAt":35,"daysToStart":36,"daysToEnd":37,"phase":38,"includeQualifying":39,"hostCities":40},true,"326135624916537344","World Cup","https:\u002F\u002Fmedia.api-sports.io\u002Ffootball\u002Fleagues\u002F1.png","326255613308833792","2026\u002F2027","2026-06-11","2026-06-28",-37,-20,"finished_recent",false,[41,42,43,44,45,46,47,48,49,50,51,52,53,54,55,56,57,58,59,60],"Atlanta","Boston","Dallas","East Rutherford","Guadalajara","Houston","Kansas City","Los Angeles","Mexico City","Miami","Monterrey","New-York","New York New Jersey","Philadelphia","San-Francisco","San Francisco Bay Area","Seattle","Toronto","Vancouver","Zapopan",{"article":62},{"awayTeamId":-1,"awayTeamName":-1,"body":63,"category":64,"excerpt":65,"homeTeamId":-1,"homeTeamName":-1,"id":66,"leagueId":67,"leagueName":68,"matchId":69,"matchName":21,"publishedAt":70,"slug":71,"sourceName":72,"sourceURL":73,"teamId":74,"teamName":75,"teamIds":76,"teamNames":92,"title":108},"The managerial merry-go-round is spinning once again, and the biggest name in the frame is a familiar one. Real Madrid have initiated discussions with the agent of Jose Mourinho regarding a potential return to the Santiago Bernabeu. The 63-year-old, currently at the helm of Benfica, is reportedly being considered as the next head coach for the Spanish giants, a move that would mark a sensational second stint in the Spanish capital.\n\nAccording to reports from The Athletic and Sky Germany, the contact has been direct, with Real Madrid reaching out to Mourinho himself. However, the path to a deal is far from straightforward. The former Chelsea and Manchester United manager is said to be demanding nothing less than full control over footballing matters and a significant, decisive say in the club's transfer policy. This condition could prove a major sticking point in negotiations, as modern football clubs, including Real Madrid, often operate with a more structured hierarchy involving sporting directors.\n\nA potential Mourinho return would be a seismic event for La Liga. His first spell at the club from 2010 to 2013 was defined by a fierce rivalry with Pep Guardiola's Barcelona, a Copa del Rey victory, and a record-breaking 100-point league title in 2012. It was a period of intense competition and tactical warfare that captivated the football world. Bringing him back would signal a desire for a return to that combative, winning-at-all-costs mentality, but it would also risk reigniting old conflicts and a particular style of play that has divided opinion in recent years.\n\nWhile the managerial saga unfolds, the transfer market remains ablaze with activity across Europe. In the Premier League, Newcastle United and Chelsea are both monitoring the situation of Darwin Nunez. The 26-year-old Uruguayan striker, who left Liverpool for Saudi Arabian side Al-Hilal, could be on the move again. His potential return to England would add significant firepower to either squad, with Newcastle looking to bolster their attack and Chelsea continuing their aggressive recruitment strategy.\n\nElsewhere, the competition for elite young talent is fierce. Arsenal, Liverpool, Bayern Munich, and Barcelona are all reportedly keen on Paris Saint-Germain's 23-year-old French winger Bradley Barcola. The interest from four of Europe's most powerful clubs underscores the player's rising stock and the intense battle to secure the next generation of superstars.\n\nIn a deal that appears closer to completion, Atletico Madrid are on the verge of agreeing a fee with Wolverhampton Wanderers for Brazilian midfielder Joao Gomes. The 25-year-old is valued at approximately £39 million, a significant investment that would bolster Diego Simeone's midfield options ahead of the new campaign.\n\nNot all transfer pursuits are moving forward, however. Inter Milan are reportedly reconsidering their interest in Tottenham Hotspur's Italian goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario. The Serie A club is said to be weighing whether to abandon the chase for the 29-year-old in order to allocate resources to strengthen other areas of their squad, a pragmatic decision in a summer of finite budgets.\n\nFurther down the English football pyramid, Leeds United remain the favourites to sign Juventus striker Lois Openda. Despite interest from Coventry City, the Championship club is positioned to land the 26-year-old Belgian international, a move that would be a major statement of intent for their promotion push.\n\nFinally, off-field restructuring is underway at Newcastle United. The club is set to overhaul its recruitment department, appointing scouts to cover new markets such as the Balkans. This strategic expansion comes as former striker Shola Ameobi prepares to leave his role as the club's loans manager, marking a period of significant change in the Magpies' backroom setup.\n\nBased on reporting from BBC Sport.","news","Real Madrid are in talks with Jose Mourinho's agent about a return. The 63-year-old Benfica boss demands full control. 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Sporting director Jean-Louis Leca must now find a successor and reshape","338193111534538753","2026-06-05T03:15:00Z","pierre-sage-to-crystal-palace-what-it-means-for-lens","L'Equipe","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.lequipe.fr\u002FFootball\u002FArticle\u002FPierre-sage-sur-le-depart-jean-louis-leca-le-directeur-sportif-de-lens-va-avoir-plusieurs-chantiers-a-gerer\u002F1681831#at_medium=RSS_feeds","326257536443355136","Lens",[117,120,121,122,123,124,125,126,127,128],"326255037950988288","326257535952621568","326257572367568896","326257602382008320","326222711447621632","326257536049090560","326222712726884352","326222711682502656","326257844615647232",[118,130,131,132,133,134,135,136,137,138],"Crystal Palace","Marseille","Le Mans","Vitesse","France","Nice","Cape Verde Islands","England","Ajaccio","Pierre Sage to Crystal Palace: What It Means for Lens",{"awayTeamId":-1,"awayTeamName":-1,"body":-1,"category":64,"excerpt":141,"homeTeamId":-1,"homeTeamName":-1,"id":142,"leagueId":67,"leagueName":68,"matchId":69,"matchName":21,"publishedAt":143,"slug":144,"sourceName":145,"sourceURL":146,"teamId":147,"teamName":148,"teamIds":149,"teamNames":159,"title":169},"Chris Wood's serious knee injury clouds New Zealand's World Cup hopes as the All Whites face Iran, Egypt, and Belgium in Group G.","338128485845307393","2026-06-04T23:01:18Z","new-zealand-s-2026-world-cup-bid-wood-injury-a-major-doubt","The Guardian","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.theguardian.com\u002Ffootball\u002F2026\u002Fjun\u002F05\u002Fnew-zealand-world-cup-2026-team-guide","326222713104371712","New Zealand",[147,150,151,152,153,154,155,81,156,157,158],"326257546392244224","326257595583041536","326222712622026752","326257808754348032","326257660145963008","326222711976103936","326222712013852672","326222712265510912","326222711401484288",[148,160,161,162,163,164,165,97,166,167,168],"Nottingham Forest","New Caledonia","South Africa","Northampton","Motherwell","Australia","Iran","Egypt","Belgium","New Zealand's 2026 World Cup Bid: Wood Injury a Major Doubt",{"awayTeamId":-1,"awayTeamName":-1,"body":-1,"category":64,"excerpt":171,"homeTeamId":-1,"homeTeamName":-1,"id":172,"leagueId":67,"leagueName":68,"matchId":69,"matchName":21,"publishedAt":173,"slug":174,"sourceName":145,"sourceURL":175,"teamId":176,"teamName":177,"teamIds":178,"teamNames":185,"title":192},"Spain 1-1 Iraq: Yamal injury concern as eight debutants feature in World Cup warm-up. Torres gave lead but Doski's long-range stunner equalized. 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