UEFA has rejected Real Madrid's appeal to overturn the disciplinary sanctions handed to Antonio Rüdiger, Kylian Mbappé and Dani Ceballos for "improper conduct."

The Frenchman became the first Real Madrid player to score in seven different competitions in a single season. Mbappé has now found the back of the net in the UEFA Super Cup, La Liga, the Champions League, the FIFA Intercontinental Cup, the Spanish Super Cup, the Copa del Rey and most recently, the Club World Cup.

UEFA have dismissed Real Madrid's appeal against sanctions imposed on Antonio Rudiger, Kylian Mbappe, and Dani Ceballos following their actions in the Champions League round of 16 second leg against Atletico Madrid last March.

Spain’s Martin Zubimendi celebrates after scoring the opening goal against Portugal during the Nations League final soccer match between Portugal and Spain at the Allianz Arena

After months of negotiations, and years of interest, Mikel Arteta finally has his man. Martin Zubimendi, the 26-year-old Spain international, has joined Arsenal from Real Sociedad on a five-year contract for a fee of around €65million (£55.

Arsenal presented Martin Zubimendi as their new star signing in midfield, set to dominate alongside Declan Rice from August onwards. The Real Sociedad academy product moved for a total of