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Kampala, Uganda | XINHUA |   One day later than expected and with several big names missing, the first round of games of La Liga kicks off in Spain this weekend. The matches between La Liga champions, Real Madrid and Getafe, Barcelona and newly promoted Elche and Atletico Madrid and Europa …

Kampala, Uganda | XINHUA |   Last season saw Real Madrid keep their nerve over the final 11 games to overtake FC Barcelona and claim the 2019-20 La Liga title, and there is little doubt that Zinedine Zidane’s side will be clear favorites to reclaim their crown in the season that …

Kampala, Uganda | XINHUA |    Everton have confirmed the signing of Colombian midfielder James Rodriguez from Real Madrid for 20 million pounds (26 million U.S. dollars). Rodriguez, 29, has signed a two-year deal and joins head coach Carlo Ancelotti for the third time, after having played under the Italian at …

Kampala, Uganda | XINHUA |   Real Madrid’s Welsh international forward Gareth Bale says he would be open to returning to the Premier League but insists that so far Real Madrid have blocked his attempts to leave. Speaking to Sky Sports while on international duty with Wales, Bale was asked about …

Kampala, Uganda | XINHUA |  Real Madrid’s Japanese international forward Takefusa Kubo has joined Villarreal on a one-year loan, the two clubs confirmed on Monday. The news comes five days after the Spanish press reported that the two clubs were close to an agreement for the 19-year-old, who impressed in …

Madrid, Spain | XINHUA | Real Madrid look to overturn a 2-1 home defeat from the first leg when they visit Manchester City’s Etihad Stadium on Friday night in the return leg of their last 16 Champions League tie. When City outplayed Madrid in the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium at the …

Kampala, Uganda | XINHUA |  Real Madrid’s Japanese international forward Takefusa Kubo is on the verge of agreeing to a one-year loan deal with Villarreal, with the agreement likely to be made official in the coming hours according to reports in the Spanish press. The 19-year-old impressed last season in …

Madrid, Spain | XINHUA | Former Spain and Real Madrid goalkeeper Iker Casillas officially announced his retirement on Tuesday, after 725 games for Real Madrid, 156 for Porto and a record 167 caps for the Spanish national team. The 39-year-old confirmed in an open letter that he had hung up his …

Kampala, Uganda | XINHUA | Injury-plagued Real Madrid attacker Eden Hazard admitted that this year is “the worst season of my career,” although his side achieved great success by surpassing Barcelona after 10 straight wins to take the trophy in La Liga. The 29-year-old playmaker has had to deal with several …

Kampala, Uganda | XINHUA | Real Madrid secured the 2019-2020 La Liga title on Thursday after a 2-1 win at home to Villarreal. Karin Benzema scored twice for Zinedine Zidane’s side in a game they needed to win to assure the title with a game still to play this season. His …