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Lopetegui remains defiant as pressure mounts at Real Madrid

Ihesiulo Grace 23 October 2018 0

Real Madrid coach Julen Lopetegui said on Monday he would fight to turn the team’s performance around as pressure mounted on him following a series of poor results. The results have sent the former European champions down to seventh place in the La Liga table. Former national coach Lopetegui

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Madrid fans call for the head of Florentino Perez

Ihesiulo Grace 22 October 2018 0

Amid the sprawl of headlines calling for Julen Lopetegui to be sacked by Real Madrid on Sunday, Diario AS ran an online poll: who is more guilty, the coach or the club president? Eighty six per cent of 80,000 respondents said: Florentino Perez. There were whistles at Santiago Bernabeu after Madrid’s 2-1 loss to Levante […]

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Juventus Boss, Allegri Reacts To Cristiano Ronaldo’s First Goals For The Club

Ihesiulo Grace 17 September 2018 0

Max Allegri, the Juventus boss, has reacted to Cristiano Ronaldo’s first goals for the Italian giants. The former Real Madrid star failed to score in his first three Serie A matches for the la Vecchia Segnora. But the Portuguese forward scored two goals against Sassuolo to help the Old Lady secure a 2-1 win on […]

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“Why We Signed Chelsea Goalkeeper, Thibaut Courtois” – Real Madrid Reveals

Ihesiulo Grace 10 August 2018 0

Real Madrid have revealed why the club decided to sign Chelsea goalkeeper, Thibaut Courtois. Courtois joined the reigning Champions League holders on Thursday afternoon on a six-year deal. The Belgium international had earlier told the club’s official website that he had ‘worked very hard’ for the Los Blancos to sign him Real Madrid President, Florentino […]

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‘Why Ronaldo Left Madrid For Juventus’- Costa Tells Football Fans

Ihesiulo Grace 9 August 2018 0

Brazilian forward, Douglas Costa has revealed the one thing that made Portuguese captain, Cristiano Ronaldo join Juventus. Ronaldo, who is Madrid’s all-time leading scorer, sensationally swapped the Champions League holders for Juve last month. According to Costa, Ronaldo joined Juve because the 33-year-old wanted to take another step to enhance his status. He, however,

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Chelsea Annoyed As Real Madrid Make Last Ditch Attempt To Sign Eden Hazard

Ihesiulo Grace 3 August 2018 0

Real Madrid president, Florentino Perez, will make a final take-it-or-leave-it offer to Chelsea for Eden Hazard in the coming days, according to Don Balon. The European champions are, however, not ready to meet the Blues’ world-record €235m valuation for the Belgian. Perez is hoping Chelsea will be willing to do business once a concrete bid […]

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Real Madrid Reportedly Reserve Ronaldo’s Famous Shirt Number For Chelsea Star, Hazard

Ihesiulo Grace 22 July 2018 0

Real Madrid have continued to entice Eden Hazard to the Bernabeu by offering the Chelsea forward Cristiano Ronaldo’s famous former shirt number 7. Spanish giants Real Madrid have reportedly reserved Cristiano Ronaldo’s No. 7 shirt number for top summer target Chelsea ace Eden Hazard. According to multiple online reports, the playmaker has emerged the Los […]

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I am very happy in Liverpool – Sadio Mane plays down Real Madrid speculation

Ihesiulo Grace 14 June 2018 0

Liverpool forward, Sadio Mane has insisted he is happy at Anfield, despite speculation linking him with a move to Real Madrid this summer. Mane, however, refused to rule out a move to the side he believes are the “best in the world” in his quest for trophies. The Senegal star scored Liverpool’s equalizer in the […]

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Why ‘It Was Important For Me To Leave Real Madrid’- Zidane

Ihesiulo Grace 12 June 2018 0

Former Real Madrid manager, Zinedine Zidane, has said he feels good after leaving the club. Zidane stepped down 11 days ago as coach of the LaLiga side, five days after winning a third consecutive Champions League title. “I’m taking a break and I don’t know what I’m going to do. The most important thing is […]

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Champions League!! Jurgen Klopp Speaks On Liverpool’s Loss Against Madrid, Salah’s Bad Injury

Ihesiulo Grace 27 May 2018 0

“Jurgen Klopp says Mohamed Salah is now a major doubt for the 2018 World Cup after suffering a shoulder injury during the Champions League final defeat against Real Madrid.” The Egyptian superstar was taken immediately to hospital last night  for an x-ray to confirm the extent of his injury. When asked if Salah’s place in […]

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Salah will be great material for Madrid – Egypt coach

Ihesiulo Grace 28 December 2017 0

Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah has enough quality to play for Real Madrid, according to Egypt coach Hector Cuper. Reports in Spain claim Salah will be Real Madrid’s top transfer target next summer. Salah has been a big hit at Liverpool, scoring 21 goals and setting up six more in 27 games in all competitions since […]

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Madrid to Man U – You can sign Bale in January

Ihesiulo Grace 27 December 2017 0

Real Madrid have told Manchester United they’re prepared to sell Gareth Bale in January. Diario Gol says Real want to cash in while he’s off the treatment table. It’s suggested Real are hoping to get top dollar for the former Tottenham player. However, few teams want to pay more than £53m given his lengthy injury […]

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Ramos: We need to beat Barca now more than ever

Ihesiulo Grace 20 December 2017 0

Sergio Ramos stressed the importance of the Clasico, insisting reigning LaLiga champions Real Madrid are “obliged to win now more than ever” as Barcelona continue to set the pace in Spain. Madrid welcome Barcelona to the Santiago Bernabeu on Saturday, with the Catalan visitors 11 points clear of the Spanish and European champions. Ramos’ side […]

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Ronaldo misses second day of pre-Clasico training

Ihesiulo Grace 20 December 2017 0

Cristiano Ronaldo was again unable to take part in Real Madrid training on Wednesday, raising fears that the reigning Ballon d’Or holder could miss Saturday’s La Liga Clasico against Barcelona. A club statement read: “Cristiano Ronaldo worked separately from the group, while Luca [Modric] also trained alone out on the pitch as he continues his […]

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Zidane will not sign new striker in January

Ihesiulo Grace 14 December 2017 0

Zinedine Zidane will not ask Real Madrid to sign a striker in the January transfer window despite Karim Benzema’s latest dry spell extending to three matches. The France international drew another blank as Madrid came from behind to beat Al Jazira 2-1 in the Club World Cup semi-final on Wednesday, Benzema missing presentable chances and […]

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Pastore bullish over PSG chances against Madrid

Ihesiulo Grace 14 December 2017 0

Drawing Real Madrid in the round of 16 has not affected Paris Saint-Germain’s hopes of Champions League glory, according to Javier Pastore. Unai Emery’s all-star squad claimed top spot in Group B ahead of Bayern Munich but their dubious reward is a tie-of-the-round showdown with Madrid, who have won the competition in three of the […]

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Madrid looking forward to PSG clash – Alonso

Ihesiulo Grace 12 December 2017 0

Two-time Champions League winner Xabi Alonso believes Real Madrid will enjoy the chance to take on Paris Saint-Germain in a blockbuster last-16 tie. The reigning champions were drawn against Neymar’s men on Monday after their second-placed finish in Group H denied them a seeded berth. Madrid comfortably accounted for Borussia Dortmund and APOEL home and […]

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Madrid is back – Zidane

Ihesiulo Grace 10 December 2017 0

Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane said he felt his team had played their way back into goal-scoring form after Saturday afternoon’s 5-0 La Liga stroll past Sevilla at the Bernabeu. With this result following the 3-1 victory in Wednesday’s Champions League victory over Borussia Dortmund, the Blancos coach told the postgame news conference that the […]

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Neymar to Madrid not possible – Dad

Ihesiulo Grace 30 November 2017 0

Neymar joining Real Madrid is “not possible” in the short-term, according to the player’s father. Paris Saint-Germain stunned the footballing world when they secured Neymar for a world-record fee of €222million from Barcelona in August. The 25-year-old has starred with 14 goals in 15 matches across all competitions for the Ligue 1 leaders but his […]

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Modric backs Real to recover from slump

Ihesiulo Grace 2 November 2017 0

Real Madrid will recover from their poor form and come back stronger, Luka Modric insisted in the wake of Wednesday’s Champions League loss to Tottenham. Madrid slumped to a second successive defeat as they were beaten 3-1 by Spurs at Wembley, the Premier League side now in pole position to win Group H. That setback […]