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La Liga president hits out at Real Madrid refereeing ‘conspiracy’ claims

September 22, 2026 admin

LaLiga president Javier Tebas. File | Photo Credit: Reuters La Liga president Javier Tebas hit out on Tuesday (September 22, 2026) at what he deemed accusations of a refereeing “conspiracy” by Real Madrid following their derby loss to Atletico Madrid. Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho brought two printed screenshots of what he thought were red-card…

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Explained: Why Jose Mourinho is building his Real Madrid side around Jude Bellingham

September 11, 2026 admin

Parking the bus. That’s the verdict history has handed down on Jose Mourinho – repeated so often that it has calcified into fact. It’s like a half-truth, enough to make it stick, but never quite enough to make it whole. But Mourinho has worn it the way a magician wears a top hat: perfectly tailored,…

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Real Madrid and Manchester City kick off with wins as Champions League returns

September 9, 2026 admin

There were goals for Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland; and wins for Real Madrid and Manchester City as the Champions League returned Tuesday (September 8, 2026) for a new season. Mbappe gave record 15-time champion Madrid an early lead en route to 2-1 victory over Inter Milan at the Santiago Bernabeu. Haaland scored both goals…

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Real Madrid seals 7-year deal for Ivory Coast World Cup standout Yan Diomande

August 6, 2026 admin

Ivory Coast’s Yan Diomande. | Photo Credit: AP Real Madrid has reached a deal with Leipzig for the transfer of young Ivory Coast international Yan Diomande. The Spanish powerhouse said on Thursday (August 6, 2026) that the 19-year-old forward will be linked to the club for the next seven seasons. Diomande had an outstanding World…

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Fulham sign Gonzalo, Palacios from Real Madrid

August 4, 2026 admin

Real Madrid’s Gonzalo Garcia. | Photo Credit: AP Fulham have signed forward Gonzalo Garcia and midfielder Cesar Palacios ‌from Real Madrid on five-year contracts, the Premier League club ⁠said on Monday (August 3, 2026). Palacios, 21, and Real academy product Garcia, 22, will reunite with ‌former coach Alvaro Arbeloa at Fulham. Arbeloa coached Real’s youth…

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Real Madrid fines Valverde and Tchouaméni half a million euros each for altercation

May 8, 2026 admin

Real Madrid’s Federico Valverde, right, with Aurelien Tchouameni. File | Photo Credit: AP Real Madrid slapped players Federico Valverde and Aurélien Tchouaméni with half-a-million-euro ($588,000) fines on Friday for their altercation during practice. The massive fines came a day after the midfielders tussled when the team trained. Valverde said in a post on social media…

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Real Madrid season in tatters, Arbeloa looking shaky after Euro exit

April 17, 2026 admin

Real Madrid’s Kylian Mbappe, center, and Vinicius Jr., left, disagree with referee Slavko Vincic during the Champions League quarterfinal second leg soccer match between Bayern Munich and Real Madrid in Munich, Germany, Wednesday, April 15, 2026. | Photo Credit: AP Serial Champions League winner Real Madrid bared its fangs but left Munich staring down the…

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Real Madrid Outclass Manchester City As PSG Power Into Champions League Last 16

February 20, 2025 admin

Real Madrid swept Manchester City aside to qualify for the Champions League last 16 on Wednesday, while Paris Saint-Germain rubber-stamped their spot in the next round by thrashing French rivals Brest. Kylian Mbappe struck twice in the first half before completing his hat-trick on the hour at the Santiago Bernabeu as the European champions…

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Real Madrid vs Manchester City Live Streaming, Champions League Live Telecast: When And Where To Watch

February 19, 2025 admin

Real Madrid vs Manchester City Live Streaming, Champions League Live Telecast: When And Where To Watch© AFP Real Madrid vs Manchester City Live Streaming, Champions League Live Telecast: Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti said Tuesday his Manchester City counterpart Pep Guardiola was deliberately underestimating the English side’s hopes of reaching the Champions League last…

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Pep Guardiola Underestimating Manchester City Chances, Says Real Madrid’s Carlo Ancelotti

February 19, 2025 admin

Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti said Tuesday his Manchester City counterpart Pep Guardiola was deliberately underestimating the English side’s hopes of reaching the Champions League last 16. European champions Madrid hold a 3-2 lead on City, who have struggled this season and are fourth in the Premier League, ahead of the play-off round…

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