Vigo, Spain | AFP | Zinedine Zidane promised changes but it was a retro Real Madrid that gave the revolution a winning start on Saturday as Gareth Bale led the way in a 3-1 victory over Celta Vigo. Bale was back in the team and back in form at Balaidos, …
Read More »Zidane: Pogba is a player who knows how to do everything
Zidane praise for Man Utd’s Pogba opens door to Real bid Madrid, Spain | AFP | Real Madrid manager Zinedine Zidane opened the door to a possible bid for Paul Pogba on Saturday when he hailed the Manchester United star as “a player who knows how to do everything”. The …
Read More »Brahim Diaz vows to give all after ‘dream’ Real Madrid move
Madrid, Spain | AFP | New Real Madrid winger Brahim Diaz vowed Monday to give his all after completing a “dream” move to the Spanish giants from Premier League champions Manchester City. “This is the most important day in my life. I have joined the club which I have dreamed …
Read More »Hat-trick hero Bale fires Real Madrid into Club World Cup final
Madrid, Spain | AFP | Gareth Bale hit an 11-minute hat-trick on Wednesday as Real Madrid strolled into the Club World Cup final by beating Kashima Antlers 3-1 in Abu Dhabi. Bale scored in the 44th, 53rd and 55th minutes at the Zayed Sports City Stadium to put Madrid within …
Read More »Mourinho sacking a ‘shame’, says Real Madrid’s Marcelo
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates | AFP | Real Madrid defender Marcelo believes it is a “shame” Jose Mourinho has been sacked as coach of Manchester United and has paid tribute to his work at the Spanish club. Mourinho was dismissed by United on Tuesday after a poor run …
Read More »Madrid back to winning ways under Solari after Valencia victory
Madrid, Spain | AFP | Real Madrid’s revival under Santiago Solari appears to be back on track after they moved up to fifth in La Liga with a 2-0 win over Valencia on Saturday. An own-goal from Valencia’s Daniel Wass gave Madrid an early lead before Lucas Vazquez added a …
Read More »Real Madrid go through top as Bale leads win over Roma
Rome, Italy | AFP | Real Madrid’s magic touch in the Champions League remains undimmed after Gareth Bale inspired a 2-0 win over Roma on Tuesday that ensures they will go through top of the group. Bale scored one and then provided the cross that led to another as Lucas …
Read More »Real confirm Solari as coach until 2021
Madrid, Spain | AFP | Santiago Solari on Tuesday was confirmed as Real Madrid coach until 2021 following his successful spell in charge as caretaker boss of the European champions. “Real Madrid’s board of directors met today and decided to name Santiago Solari as first team coach until June 30, …
Read More »Madrid ‘very happy’ with Solari – Butragueno
Madrid, Spain | AFP | Real Madrid director Emilio Butragueno has said the club are delighted with Santiago Solari’s spell in charge after the team posted their fourth consecutive win by beating Celta Vigo on Sunday. Madrid claimed a 4-2 victory at Balaidos and the expectation is Solari will now …
Read More »Bale under scrutiny again as Madrid feel the love for Vinicius
Madrid, Spain | AFP | “Bale es fantastico”, Real Madrid´s interim coach Santiago Solari said, but still took him off in the 71st minute against Real Valladolid on Saturday. Madrid were drifting towards a 0-0 draw at their Santiago Bernabeu home and, searching for inspiration, it was Bale´s number 11 …
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