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Zidane quits as Real Madrid manager

Ihesiulo Grace 27 May 2021 0

Zinedine Zidane has resigned as Real Madrid coach, the club confirmed, saying it’s “time to respect his decision.” The Frenchman’s second spell in charge was far less fruitful than his first, failing to win any trophies. Having lost to Chelsea in the Champions League

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Zidane back as shaky Real Madrid visit struggling Huesca FC

Ihesiulo Grace 4 February 2021 0

Zinedine Zidane will be back on the bench as his team visit bottom of the table Huesca, while Barcelona FC travel to Real Betis. He missed Real Madrid’s 2-1 defeat by Levante after testing positive for the coronavirus. Real Madrid are looking for a confidence-boosting win over bottom of the table Huesca on Saturday, with […]

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Real Madrid president tests positive for Coronavirus

Ihesiulo Grace 2 February 2021 0

Real Madrid president, Florentino Perez has tested positive for the Coronavirus, the club said on Tuesday. The 73-year-old, who is tested regularly, is self-isolating and without symptoms. The news came on the day Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane returned to training after he tested positive on Jan. 19. READ ALSO: Ice Cream Tests Positive For […]

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Villarreal signs Real Madrid starlet Takefusa Kubo

Ihesiulo Grace 10 August 2020 0

Spanish side Villarreal on Monday welcomed Real Madrid starlet Takefusa on a season-long loan. Villarreal, in a series of tweets, announced the Japanese professional footballer‘s switch. READ ALSO: Zero fan’s choice Jason Tindall appointed as Bournemouth Manager The 19-year-old reacting to his signing said, “I am happy to join Villarreal and will give my all […]

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Breaking: Real Madrid confirm Mariano Diaz has tested positive for COVID-19

Ihesiulo Grace 28 July 2020 0

La liga giants, Real Madrid have confirmed that the club’s Spanish-Dominican striker, Mariano Diaz, is a COVID-19 patient. The Spanish champions broke the news via Twitter this afternoon with a formal statement that assures that the 26-year old has already entered self-isolation. READ ALSO: Ex-Tottenham boss Maurico Pochettino rejects Barcelona approach

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Former Real Madrid manager, Carlo Ancelotti on suspicion of tax fraud

Ihesiulo Grace 23 June 2020 0

Prosecutors in Madrid have indicted Carlo Ancelotti on suspicion of avoiding €1million in taxes due for revenues from image rights while coaching Real Madrid between 2014 and 2015. Ancelotti, who now coaches Everton, could not be reached for comment. The Madrid Community Prosecutor’s office said in a statement Ancelotti had concealed revenues “intending to

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Real Madrid return with convincing win over Eibar

Ihesiulo Grace 15 June 2020 0

Madrid – Real Madrid beat Eibar 3-1 on Sunday in their first competitive match at the Alfredo di Stefano Stadium, following La Liga’s three-month break, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Toni Kroos got Real off to an ideal start at the empty stadium based at their training ground by scoring in the fourth minute while […]

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COVID-19: Real Madrid finally joins other clubs to take pay cut

Ihesiulo Grace 8 April 2020 0

Spanish giants Real Madrid have confirmed their players, coaches and executives have agreed to take pay cuts.  Madrid will take temporary pay cuts of between 10 and 20% due to the outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic, the club confirmed in a statement released on Wednesday.  READ ALSO: PSG launch crowdfunding platform to fight coronavirus “This […]

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Former Atletico, Real Madrid and Barca coach Antic dies

Ihesiulo Grace 6 April 2020 0

Serbian coach Radomir Antic, the only person to manage Atletico Madrid, Real Madrid and Barcelona, died on Monday at the age of 71 following a long illness. “The Atletico de Madrid family is mourning the passing of Radomir Antic, one of our legendary coaches. You will forever live in our hearts. Rest in peace,” the […]

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Coronavirus: Former Real Madrid President Sanz Dies After Contracting Virus

Ihesiulo Grace 23 March 2020 0

Former Real Madrid president Lorenzo Sanz, who was hospitalised with coronavirus, died on Saturday at the age of 76, his son announced. Sanz was in charge of the Spanish giants from 1995-2000, overseeing two Champions League titles. READ ALSO: Nigeria international striker Ifeanyi George dies aged 26 “My father has just passed away. He did […]

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How Real Madrid reclaimed La Liga lead from Barca

Ihesiulo Grace 2 March 2020 0

Madrid – Real Madrid showed their character by beating FC Barcelona 2-0 in Sunday’s top-of-the-table “Clasico’’, leapfrogging their rivals at the La Liga summit. The hosts’ win has come after a week in which their pride had taken a beating at home and in Europe. Brazilian teenager Vinicius Jr scored the opener in the 71st […]

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Stumbling giants Madrid and Barca meet in Clasico

Ihesiulo Grace 27 February 2020 0

Spain’s two biggest sides clash on Sunday in the Clasico at the Santiago Bernabeu but neither leaders Barcelona nor Real Madrid are close to their best. If Barcelona win in the Spanish capital they will move five points clear at the top of the table, but beyond Lionel Messi, the Catalans are nothing to be […]

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How De Bruyne lead Manchester City against Real Madrid

Ihesiulo Grace 27 February 2020 0

Madrid – Manchester City pulled off a stunning late fightback to beat hosts Real Madrid 2-1 in Wednesday’s UEFA Champions League last 16 first leg fixture. In the game which had Real Madrid captain Sergio Ramos sent off, Kevin De Bruyne kept his cool to beat Belgium team mate Thibaut Courtois from the penalty kick […]

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Barcelona, Real Madrid in another El-Clasico showdown

Ihesiulo Grace 26 February 2020 0

The 2019/20 La Liga season and the Premier League will have their respective 26th and 28th rounds of games  this weekend, with some brilliant action from Spain’s top flight. There can be no other choice for the top La Liga match this weekend than El Clasico between Real Madrid and Barcelona from Estadio Santiago Bernabeu on […]

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Madrid down from their cloud just as City appear on the horizon

Ihesiulo Grace 25 February 2020 0

It only takes one game and one injury to change the mood of a club and Real Madrid have lost some of the supreme confidence they had before their weekend defeat to Levante and the loss of Eden Hazard. Defeat in the Cuitat de Valencia Stadium in their last game before the face Manchester City […]

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Rodrygo to miss `Clasico’ for overzealous celebration in Real Madrid reserves game

Ihesiulo Grace 24 February 2020 0

Real Madrid’s plan to give Brazilian Rodrygo Goes some extra playing time in the reserves backfired badly after the forward was sent off on Sunday. His sending-off followed an overzealous celebration, and he is now suspended from next week’s ‘Clasico’ against FC Barcelona. READ ALSO: Real Madrid, FC Barcelona knocked out of Copa del Rey […]

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Nigeria’s Rita Chikwelu joins Real Madrid ladies

Ihesiulo Grace 14 January 2020 0

Super Falcons star Rita Chikwelu has become a Real Madrid footballer. The 31-year-old midfielder has earned her Spanish move after three bright seasons with Swedish club Kristianstads. READ ALSO: Rafiu Salami: Nigeria ready for handball Cup of Nations The move was announced by Madrid via Twitter. Chikwelu arrives at the Spanish giants alongside two other […]

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What Kroos did to helps Real to Super Cup final

Ihesiulo Grace 9 January 2020 0

Jeddah (Saudi Arabia) – Real Madrid midfielder Toni Kroos scored directly from a corner kick as his side booked their place in the final of the revamped Spanish Super Cup in Saudi Arabia on Wednesday. They won 3-1 by outclassing Valencia in the competition’s semi-final match. Isco and Luka Modric scored either side of half-time […]

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El Clasico!: Barcelona v Real Madrid

Ihesiulo Grace 18 December 2019 0

The 2019/20 La Liga season will feature the world’s biggest club game today 18 December 2019 when Barcelona host Real Madrid at the Camp Nou, with Supersport viewers are set to be thrilled by the latest edition of ‘El Clasico’. This match was originally scheduled to be played in late October, but La Liga took […]

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PSG draw 2-2 at Real Madrid

Ihesiulo Grace 27 November 2019 0

Madrid (Spain) – Real Madrid underlined their return to top form with a spectacular Champions League display at home to Paris St Germain on Tuesday but they still had to settle for a 2-2 draw. This was after two late strikes secured top spot in Group A for the French side. Real had sealed their […]