Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti has categorically denied recent reports suggesting that he requested the club to bring back Karim Benzema. The French striker, who left the Bernabeu last summer after 14 successful years, joined Saudi Pro League champions Al Ittihad as a free agent. However, Benzema is reportedly unsettled in the Gulf nation and
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The winter transfer window has opened in Europe, and the rumor mill is already buzzing with speculation surrounding potential moves. One of the most intriguing rumors involves Real Madrid’s interest in Paris Saint-Germain forward Kylian Mbappé. According to Sport, if the LaLiga side manages to secure a deal for Mbappé, they may be willing to
In a recent report by Deloitte’s Sports Business Group, Real Madrid has emerged as the highest revenue-generating football club for the 2022-23 season, dethroning Manchester City from the top spot. The Deloitte Football Money League, in its 27th year, revealed that the world’s top football clubs collectively earned a record-breaking €10.5 billion ($11.4bn) during the
The pressure on referees in Spanish football has reached new levels of scrutiny following Real Madrid’s recent comeback win over Almería. Barcelona coach Xavi Hernández, however, has taken a stand against this growing trend. In a news conference ahead of the Copa del Rey quarterfinal against Athletic Bilbao, Xavi expressed his concerns about the impact
Real Madrid’s thrilling 3-2 victory against Almería has left the latter team crying foul, accusing the officials of robbing them of a well-deserved win. LaLiga’s bottom club, Almería, were leading 2-0 at halftime, shocking fans and experts alike. However, in the second half, Real Madrid mounted a comeback, scoring three goals, including a dramatic 99th-minute
LaLiga, Spain’s top football league, is set to take legal action and file a complaint in a Spanish court following the alleged racist chanting directed towards Real Madrid forward Vinícius Júnior by a group of Atlético Madrid supporters. The incident occurred prior to the Copa del Rey round-of-16 derby match between the two clubs, which
Real Madrid and Barcelona are set to go head-to-head in the Spanish Supercopa final, marking a crucial moment in the competition’s new “final four” format. This eagerly awaited El Clasico showdown will showcase the best of Spanish football, with the reigning LaLiga champions, Barcelona, facing off against last season’s Copa del Rey winners, Real Madrid.
Workplace safety has become an alarming issue for football players due to the increasing incidents of fan violence. Flares and missiles being hurled from the stands, pitch invasions, and verbal abuse are just a few examples of the hostile environment players have to endure. The International Federation of Professional Footballers (FIFPRO) recently released a report
The round of 16 draw for the Spanish Copa del Rey has pitted Spanish champions Barcelona against third-division team Unionistas de Salamanca, while holders Real Madrid will face their crosstown rivals Atlético Madrid for the second time in seven days. The draw has presented some interesting matchups, with only one third-tier team remaining in the
With the dawn of 2024, the esteemed CIES Football Observatory in Switzerland has once again released its annual list of the top 100 male players in world football, ranking them according to their estimated transfer value. This list, based on a statistical algorithm analyzing over 6,000 transfers worldwide, provides us with valuable insights into the
The future of Paris Saint-Germain forward Kylian Mbappé has been a topic of much speculation as his contract at Les Parisiens expires at the end of the season. However, L’Equipe reports that the 25-year-old’s future could be decided relatively quickly. With the winter transfer window now open, Real Madrid can directly discuss a potential summer
French superstar Kylian Mbappé has revealed that he is yet to make a decision regarding his future at Paris Saint-Germain (PSG). Despite interest from Real Madrid and the expiration of his contract at the end of the season, Mbappé remains uncertain about whether he will sign a new deal or leave the club on a
Real Madrid’s manager, Carlo Ancelotti, has made it clear that the club will not be signing a defender during the January transfer window. Despite the absence of first-choice centre-back pairing Éder Militão and David Alaba, Ancelotti believes that the team has enough quality and depth to cope with their absence. Militão has been sidelined since
LaLiga, the prestigious Spanish football league, has always been a battleground for fierce competition and rivalries. Much like Sir Alex Ferguson, the legendary former manager of Manchester United, believed in nettle-grasping and making bold decisions, the state of LaLiga reveals that some clubs and individuals fail to confront the challenges they face. Fear, self-interest, and