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Jose Mourinho reveals that Real Madrid extended a substantial offer to midfielder Rodri prior to the player's transfer to Barcelona.
Jose Mourinho dismisses the loss of Rodri to Barcelona, while reports suggest the midfielder is among the world's elite No. 6s.
Jose Mourinho and reports from major outlets reveal the internal doubts and secret influences that led Rodri to join FC Barcelona over Real Madrid.
Real Madrid defeats Schalke 04 in their final preseason test as Kylian Mbappé scores and Jose Mourinho remains unbeaten.
Mourinho hails Brahim Diaz’s winner as Real Madrid’s pre‑season friendly ends, then warns the real work starts next week.