Palmer's goalless run a mental thing – Maresca

Gianluca Scamacca made a triumphant return to action for Atalanta, scoring in a 2-1 friendly win against RB Leipzig, a year after suffering a serious knee injury. His goal, assisted by Daniel Maldini, came during a match overshadowed by Ademola Lookman's transfer request, with youth player Lorenzo Bernasconi netting the late winner. Want More Context? 🔎

Barcelona has confirmed that young defender Gerard Martin will remain with the first-team squad for the 2025/26 season, following impressive performances last year under Hansi Flick. Despite interest from Premier League clubs and competition from Alejandro Balde and Jofre Torrents, the club is committed to keeping Martin, who has shown significant growth and maturity in key matches. Want More Context? 🔎

Real Madrid is currently focused on player sales, with Vinicius Junior being a notable name amid contract speculation, as he has less than two years left on his deal. Despite Saudi Arabia's long-standing interest, they have no plans to pursue him this summer, as Vinicius aims to stay in Europe to enhance his chances for the 2026 World Cup. Want More Context? 🔎