Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois has joined Brazilian investment fund OutField, which now owns second-tier French club Le Mans, the club announced on Thursday. OutField, which now owns the majority of Le Mans, also includes tennis star Novak Djokovic and Brazilian racing driver Felipe Massa. Courtois sent a message to the team’s fans via YouTube, […]
Real Madrid forward Vinicius Junior’s brilliant strike against Benfica in Tuesday’s Champions League play-off was overshadowed by another alleged incident of racist abuse directed at the Brazilian star. The first-leg encounter was halted for 10 minutes after Vinicius informed referee Francois Letexier that Benfica midfielder Gianluca Prestianni had called him a “monkey.” The 20-year-old Argentine, […]
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 semifinals, and to Atlético Madrid in the final stretch of the […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 “After the COVID-19 tests carried […]
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 avoid […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]