Paris, France | Xinhua | Paris Saint-Germain’s former Real Madrid defender Sergio Ramos announced on Thursday that he is retiring from international football after a record 180 appearances for his country. The 36-year-old, who will be 37 in March, published a letter in which he confirmed he would no longer be …
Read More »Sergio Ramos joins PSG on free transfer
Paris, France | Xinhua | Paris Saint-Germain on Thursday confirmed the signing of former Real Madrid captain Sergio Ramos on a free transfer after the Spanish central defender penned on a two-year contract with the Ligue 1 giants. Ramos left Madrid after 16 years when his contract expired at the end …
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 »On form sides Real Madrid and Barca battle with eye on Atletico
La Liga Friday 9 April 2021 22GMT Huesca vs Elche Saturday 10 April 2021 15GMT Getafe vs Cadiz 17:15 A Bilbao vs Alaves 19:30 Eibar vs Levante 22:00 Real Madrid vs Barcelona Sunday 11 April 2021 15:00 Villarreal vs Osasuna 17:15 Valencia vs Real Sociedad 19:30 Valladolid vs Granada …
Read More »Sergio Ramos to miss Liverpool, Barcelona games with calf injury
Madrid, Spain | Xinhua | Real Madrid captain Sergio Ramos has been ruled out of both of his side’s Champions League quarterfinal ties against Liverpool, as well as the La Liga ‘Clasico’ against FC Barcelona on April 10. Real Madrid confirmed on Thursday that “our captain, Sergio Ramos, has been diagnosed …
Read More »Preview: Pressure on Zidane as Real Madrid visit Alaves in La Liga
Madrid, Spain | THE INDEPENDENT | Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane is again under pressure when his side travels to play Alaves in the 20th round of La Liga matches this weekend. Madrid’s Copa del Rey humiliation to third-tier side Alcoyano on Wednesday, which followed their Supercup semifinal defeat to …
Read More »Real Madrid beat Monchengladbach in Champions League, both reach last 16
Madrid, Spain | THE INDEPENDENT | Real Madrid sealed their place in the last 16 of the Champions League on Wednesday night with a 2-0 win at home to Borussia Monchengladbach. The result, coupled with Inter Milan’s 0-0 draw, means that Madrid finish top of their group after a day …
Read More »Key game for Zidane as Real Madrid visit Sevilla
Madrid, Spain | THE INDEPENDENT | Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane faces the first of three vital games that will decide his future at the club when his side travel to play Sevilla on Saturday afternoon. Real Madrid make the trip to the Sanchez Pizjuan Stadium after a dreadful week …
Read More »ANALYSIS: Four things to look out for in the Clasico
Madrid, Spain | XINHUA | Matchday seven in La Liga has the ‘Clasico’ between FC Barcelona and Real Madrid as the main event as Spain’s two biggest sides go head to head once again. Neither Barca nor Real Madrid are in their best form at the moment, and perhaps because …
Read More »Italy clinch place at Euro 2020 as Spain made to wait
Paris, France | AFP | Italy became the second team to qualify for Euro 2020 after a 2-0 win over Greece on Saturday, while three-time champions Spain edged closer to the finals despite conceding a stoppage-time equaliser away to Norway. Chelsea midfielder Jorginho dispatched a second-half penalty as Italy, wearing green …
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