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Ornstein latest: Real Madrid sign Cucurella + Diomande lights up World Cup

15.06.2026
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Day four of the World Cup saw no fewer than 19 goals, while away from the tournament Real Madrid have confirmed the signing of Marc Cucurella from Chelsea.


Adam Leventhal is joined in-studio by Charlie Eccleshare and Tim Spiers with David Ornstein dropping by to discuss Real Madrid's deal to sign Cucurella, how Jose Mourinho is looking to rebuild at the Bernanbeu and how the deal impacts Chelsea.


Chris Branch and Matt Slater look back on Germany's win over Curacao and Yan Diomande starring in Ivory Coast's victory against Ecuador.


Plus, Laurie Whitwell reports from Iran's preparations to face New Zealand in Los Angeles and there's focus on today's Star of Soccer Fede Valverde.


Check out The Athletic's World Cup predictor here.


Host: Adam Leventhal

With: Charlie Eccleshare and Tim Spiers

Featuring: Chris Branch, Matt Slater, David Ornstein, Laurie Whitwell

Executive Producer: Guy Clarke

Producers: Jay Beale and Grayson Moody


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