MADRID: Record 15-time kings of Europe Real Madrid open their new Champions League campaign on Tuesday against Marseille hoping they now have the coach and squad to reconquer the throne. Madrid refreshed their squad this summer with several new signings at a cost of around 170 million euros ($200 million) and hired former midfielder Xabi…
SPAIN: Kylian Mbappe was again on target for Real Madrid as they overcame Real Oviedo 3-0 in La Liga on Sunday. For Oviedo, returning to Spain’s top flight after an absence of almost a quarter of a century, the arrival of the 15-time European champions was a gala occasion, and the Asturian fans made their…
MADRID: Kylian Mbappe struck from the penalty spot as Real Madrid beat a dogged Osasuna 1-0 on Tuesday to make a winning start in La Liga under new coach Xabi Alonso. The France striker, last season’s European Golden Shoe winner, scored early in the second half after he was fouled in the area by Osasuna…
Manchester City are considering a move for Real Madrid forward Rodrygo as they look to revamp their attack, with the Brazilian emerging as a top contender to potentially replace Jack Grealish. According to transfer journalist Fabrizio Romano, City have placed Rodrygo high on their recruitment list, viewing him as a “dream target” for manager Pep…
Manchester City are weighing up a move for Real Madrid forward Rodrygo as they prepare for a possible reshuffle in attack, with the Brazilian identified as a leading candidate to replace Jack Grealish. According to transfer journalist Fabrizio Romano, City have placed Rodrygo high on their recruitment list, viewing him as a “dream target” for…
Paris St-Germain delivered a stunning 4-0 victory over Real Madrid in the semi-final of the FIFA Club World Cup, confirming their place in Sunday’s final against Chelsea. The match, held at the MetLife Stadium, was all but decided within the opening 24 minutes as PSG dominated from the start. Fabian Ruiz opened the scoring in…
Chelsea secured their place in the final of the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup with a 2-0 victory over Brazilian side Fluminense, thanks to a brace from new signing Joao Pedro. Pedro, who made his full debut for Chelsea against his boyhood club, opened the scoring in the 18th minute. After a failed clearance by…
AC Milan manager Massimiliano Allegri confirmed that Croatian midfielder Luka Modric will join the Italian club following Real Madrid’s participation in the FIFA Club World Cup. The 39-year-old, who announced his departure from Madrid in May after a distinguished 13-year stint, will make the move to the red side of Milan in August. In his…
Saudi Arabian club Al-Ahli have reportedly opened talks with Lionel Messi’s representatives in a bid to bring the Argentine forward to the Saudi Pro League once his current deal with Inter Miami expires at the end of the year. The 38-year-old joined Major League Soccer in the summer of 2023 after leaving Paris Saint-Germain, turning down an…
Spain international Nico Williams has signed a new 10-year contract with Athletic Bilbao, ending widespread speculation linking him with a summer move to Barcelona or Bayern Munich. The 22-year-old winger, who scored in Spain’s Euro 2024 final victory over England, will now remain at San Mamés until June 2035, as announced by Athletic Bilbao. His existing deal…
