Arsenal sporting director Edu Gaspar has suggested that Real Madrid lacked the patience to get the best out of Martin Odegaard, who has thrived since joining the Gunners. Odegaard made just 11 first-team appearances for Madrid and spent more than half of his six years at the club out on loan. Arsenal took the Norwegian star on loan in January …

There were plenty of players celebrating their international successes as Euro 2024 qualification drew to a close, but for some there was nothing to smile about. 21 nations have already secured their spot at next summer’s continental tournament, with all the European big-hitters having booked their plane tickets to Germany. Three more nations will seal their places through the play-offs …