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Football doesn’t stop before the World Cup, and the news cycle is red-hot with moves that could reshape the sporting landscape for years to come.

The offices of the two giants of our league are drawing much of the attention, combining major election promises with huge transfer operations that are already sparking excitement among the fans.

On the eve of a summer marked by international tournaments and the ballot box, squad planning and institutional management are intertwining in a frantic day.

From the offices of the capital to the latest updates from the Spanish national team, we break down the five headlines setting the agenda this Tuesday.

Enrique Riquelme announces Raúl as his sporting director

The electoral landscape at Real Madrid has been decisively stirred just days before the vote. Enrique Riquelme, candidate for the presidency of the club, has revealed his big calling card for this Sunday’s election: Raúl González Blanco will be the club’s sporting director if he wins, a strategic move aimed at winning over the more traditional Madrid fanbase.

Barcelona seal a five-year deal with Julián Álvarez

In Argentina, they are taking the 'Spider’s' arrival in Barcelona for next season as a done deal. According to DSports Radio, Julián Álvarez has already given the final “yes” to FC Barcelona to sign a five-year contract, in what would be one of the most spectacular moves of the current summer transfer window.

Alarm at the RFEF over the poor condition of the Riazor pitch

There is deep concern over the condition of Deportivo La Coruña’s stadium. This Thursday at 21:00, the Spanish national team will play a friendly against Iraq, and the federation is alarmed by the state of the ground, which currently has more than 700 seats ripped out, burnt patches of grass, and several irrigation outlets out of service.

The 2026 World Cup will dictate the terms for Vinicius’ renewal

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According to AS, the Brazilian star’s contractual future at Real Madrid is directly conditioned by his role in the World Cup. The international tournament could strengthen the forward’s bargaining position at the negotiating table, as his demands continue to rise month by month, or on the contrary, leave him in a weakened position depending on his performances.

Sergio Ramos is not giving up on buying Sevilla shares

The endless institutional dispute between Sevilla and Sergio Ramos has a new chapter after the defender’s latest statements. The former player spoke at a press conference and did not rule out buying the club from Nervión: “I still have hope. I think it’s a good opportunity, but time is running against us”, he said, defending himself from criticism by the club’s main shareholders.

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