Spain beats Peru as Real Madrid eyes Mourinho return

Spain defeated Peru 3-1 in their final friendly before the World Cup. Mikel Oyarzabal scored, while Pedri and Ferran Torres drove the attacking play. Real Madrid is poised to confirm José Mourinho's return to the bench. The club also plans to announce the signing of French centre-back Ibrahima Konaté. FIFA confirmed that Somali referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan will not train or officiate at the World Cup. The decision follows a U.S. visa denial despite his diplomatic passport. The Santiago Bernabéu hosted Pope Leo XIV for a meeting with Madrid's diocesan community. Over 70,000 faithful attended, and president Florentino Pérez welcomed the pontiff at 7:30 p.m. Barcelona's board is already planning a long‑term succession for Hansi Flick. There is consensus for Cesc Fàbregas, currently coach of Italy's Como, to replace Flick after his contract ends in 2028.