UEFA has appealed to remove a judge in Madrid from its case against clubs still committed to the European Super League after suspending its legal action London, UK | Xinhua | UEFA confirmed on Tuesday that they will appeal to a higher court after their legal action against Barcelona, Real Madrid …
Read More »Carlo Ancelotti rules out signing Cristiano Ronaldo
Madrid, Spain | Xinhua | Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti took to social media on Tuesday to rule out any chance of Cristiano Ronaldo returning to the club. Ronaldo and Ancelotti coincided at Real Madrid between 2013 and 2015 and formed part of the squad that won the club’s 10th Champions …
Read More »Real Madrid announce departure of Sergio Ramos after 16 years
Madrid, Spain | Xinhua | Real Madrid confirmed on Wednesday that central defender and club captain, Sergio Ramos will leave the club at the end of the month. The club published a brief communique on their official website saying “Real Madrid communicate that tomorrow, Thursday June 17th at 12:30 hours, there …
Read More »Dramatic relegation battles mark La Liga last round
Madrid, Spain | THE INDEPENDENT | The destiny of the La Liga title and the relegation battles are dramatic in the final round on Saturday afternoon. After 37 games, Atletico Madrid will be champions if they win their last game of the season away to Valladolid. However, if they draw …
Read More »Season over for Toni Kroos after positive COVID test
Madrid, Spain | XINHUA | Real Madrid will be without German midfielder, Toni Kroos for the decisive last game of the season after the club confirmed on Monday that he has tested positive for COVID-19. Kroos had been isolated at home since Friday after a close contact had tested positive …
Read More »Barca let lead slip twice to all but surrender La Liga title
Madrid, Spain | XINHUA | FC Barcelona surrendered a 2-0 lead and then a 3-2 advantage to draw 3-3 away to Levante with a result that all but puts an end to their title hopes. Ronald Koeman’s side twice paid the price for failing to close out the game and …
Read More »Chelsea beat Madrid to set up City final
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Chelsea reached their first UEFA Champions League final since 2012 with a comfortable 3-1 aggregate success against Real Madrid. A high-tempo opening produced few chances and the tie did not take a decisive turn until midway though the first half. Then Edouard Mendy made a full-length …
Read More »Injury hits Real Madrid as Varane suffers groin injury ahead of Champions League clash
Madrid, Spain | XINHUA | Real Madrid will be without central defender Raphael Varane for at least 10 days after the club confirmed the Frenchman had suffered “an injury in his right abductor muscle.” Varene suffered the injury during Saturday’s 2-0 La Liga win at home to Osasuna and had …
Read More »Madrid president Perez defends European Super League project
Madrid,Spain | XINHUA | Real Madrid president Florentino Perez has explained why his club will form part of the proposed European Super League, which was announced on Sunday as a breakaway from UEFA’s European competitions. Along with six Premier League teams, Real Madrid is one of three Spanish representatives, along …
Read More »Key players out as Real Madrid travel to face Liverpool in Champions League quarterfinal 2nd leg
Madrid, Spain | XINHUA | Real Madrid travel to Liverpool on Tuesday ahead of their Champions League quarterfinal return leg against Liverpool without several key players out through injury as they look to defend the 3-1 advantage they took in the first leg. Sergio Ramos is suffering a muscle problem …
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