Raphael Varane has an agreement in principle with Manchester United until 2026, but he’s yet to officially inform Real Madrid of his desire to leave the Spanish capital. The long-serving centre-back is in no mood of destroying his relationship at Santiago Bernabeu to force his exit. As per Goal journalist Mario Cortegana, the Frenchman has…
Manchester United’s potential pursuit for Raphael Varane has reached a stage where it could realistically be assessed as a deal in the making. The French centre-back would bring a lot to the club and any arrival would also initiate a set of interesting domino effects ahead of the start of the next season. 1.…
Sergio Ramos has officially departed Real Madrid for Paris Saint-Germain but turns out he was not their initial target. The Spaniard’s transfer to the French capital still feels like a vague fever dream, after having spent a significant chunk of his career as a Real player. However, it was a transfer that would have not…
Real Madrid have given ‘green light’ to Man Utd transfer target Raphael Varane to negotiate his departure. The Red Devils have been on the lookout for a competent partner for Harry Maguire and their search has led them to the Frenchman. Varane has entered the final year of his contract and will be a free…
Raphael Varane is edging closer to a summer exit from Real Madrid and he reportedly ‘wants’ to join Man Utd. The Frenchman has entered the last year of his contract and is said to be looking for a new challenge abroad. According to one of Spain’s biggest newspaper ABC (via Sports Witness), Varane’s desire is…
Man United have made significant progress in their attempt to sign Raphael Varane after officially agreeing a deal for the transfer of Jadon Sancho. Borussia Dortmund have announced that an agreement in principle has been reached with their English counterpart for the transfer of Jadon Sancho. The transfer will be completed once Sancho’s involvement in…
Raphael Varane backed harsh criticism against Paul Pogba from a teammate during a dressing room bust-up after France crashed out of Euro 2020. Switzerland emerged victorious from an unlikely spot as skipper Granit Xhaka led them to a comeback, forcing the tie into extra-time. The game went to penalties after 120 minutes where Kylian Mbappe…
Real Madrid have shown interest in Diogo Dalot, as Carlo Ancelotti plans to ‘rejuvenate’ the Los Blancos defence. Ancelotti, who replaced Zinedine Zidane at the Real Madrid helm, is tasked with a big rebuild in the Spanish capital. David Alaba will reunite with his former Bayern Munich boss, replacing Sergio Ramos at the heart of…
Raphael Varane is looking for a new experience after spending almost a decade at Real Madrid. The Real Madrid centre-back, having won everything there is to win in Spanish top-flight football, now wants to leave the club. As per the Independent, he believes now is the time for a change of scenery in his career.…
Real Madrid expect the departure of their star defender Raphael Varane. The Frenchman arrived at the Bernabeu from RC Lens a decade ago and has managed to win everything he possibly could at club-level during his time there. And as he rose to world-class status, Varane also earned a well-deserved World Cup medal. There is…
Sergio Ramos is leaving Real Madrid after guarding Los Blancos’ defence for 16 years. The legendary captain’s departure has been officially confirmed by the La Liga giants. The announcement of one of Santiago Bernabeu’s most influential figure of last decade did stun many, but it was always on the cards after both parties allegedly reached…
Manchester United continued their Europa League tryst in strong fashion on Thursday. The Red Devils visited Granada adamant to make a good impact and they certainly achieved that via Marcus Rashford’s goal and Bruno Fernandes’ late penalty in the 2-0 encounter. The feat that Ole Gunnar Solskjær will be most eager about is the two…
Manchester United are monitoring Real Madrid’s Federico Valverde, who they see as an ideal midfielder to replace Paul Pogba. The French midfielder is primed to exit Old Trafford’s doors come summer after his agent Mino Raiola confirmed that there’s no desire from the player to extend his stay in Manchester beyond his existing contract. In…
European powerhouses may be alerted to the availability of a top defender soon. Increasingly the availability of players is no longer a foregone conclusion with the buttressed markets in the post-pandemic era easing certain transfer fee scenarios. With many clubs looking to make a profit off players more readily than usual, it is fair to…
Real Madrid captain Sergio Ramos is close to joining Manchester United, according to reports. The Spaniard’s contract at Santiago Bernabéu expires at the end of the season. The negotiations between Ramos and Madrid regarding the renewal have reached a stalemate, and if the scenario remains the same, the 33-year-old will leave for free this summer.…
Sergio Ramos is Real Madrid’s most influential player and the Spanish giants are a completely different side in his absence. The Champions League’s most successful club were in danger of getting demoted to the Europa League in December, only for Ramos, who was out of the team with an injury he suffered with Spain, to…
This summer transfer window pointed to a curious trend at Manchester United. While the Red Devils were shy and frankly disappointing in their first-team pursuits, they did exercise a lot of resources in bolstering their youth options. The obvious names in this regard are Facundo Pellistri and Amad Diallo but the trend extends even to…
Sergio Reguilon could easily end up at Manchester United should the talks between the two clubs go well. Over the past few days, the likelihood of the Spanish left-back joining Old Trafford has seemed immense. Rumours were floating all around the place especially after the Red Devils confirmed the signing of Donny van de Beek…
Manchester United have allegedly tabled a bid for Sergio Reguilón. The traditional Old Trafford style of football has always relied quite heavily on flankmen and wingers to build the attack. As such, the roles on either side play a crucial part in the fortunes of any United side that has gone on to win big.…
Manchester United are eyeing Real Madrid’s on-loan left-back. Luke Shaw certainly had a terrific season with the Red Devils last campaign, arguably his first one of great impact in a while. However, as has often been the case with the Englishman, he ended the campaign injured and that continues to put some doubt on his…
Champions League football resumed at last and the games certainly packed all action that these months kept at bay. Two ties dominated the fixture-list with European giants dotting both the avenues. The one in Italy saw Juventus take on Lyon and England welcomed Real Madrid to try and break the deficit at Manchester City. The…
Paul Pogba’s future could prove to be the biggest outgoing worry that Manchester United will have to combat until the upcoming transfer window. While the side is expected to pursue the likes of Jadon Sancho and Jack Grealish strongly, it is with regard to keeping hold of their existing players that Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and…
Cristiano Ronaldo has captured the echelons of world-football with his laurels. When fans argue about who ought to be the greatest of all-time between the Portuguese superstar and Lionel Messi, the former’s versatility often comes into play. Ronaldo has been adept at sweeping silverware in all of the three major leagues he has functioned in,…
Manchester United will block all of Paul Pogba’s attempts to depart Old Trafford in January, as per the Daily Mail. The Frenchman has been out of action since his side’s 1-1 draw against Arsenal back in September. Pogba sustained an ankle injury which has kept him out even to this day. The midfielder was expected…
The rumour mills have spun yet again, and unsurprisingly, Real Madrid have once again been linked with a move for Manchester United’s star midfielder, Paul Pogba. Los Blancos’ gaffer Zinedine Zidane has retained his interest in his fellow compatriot, and he is now said to be preparing a player-plus-cash move to lure the 2016 World…
Paul Pogba’s departure was the subject of the summer as the Frenchman openly admitted his willingness for a new challenge. Zinedine Zidane and Real Madrid were top pursuers of the Frenchman but the deal never materialized as the higher-ups at Manchester United kept up their asking price. Los Blancos were not in a position to…
While most of the speculations regarding Manchester United’s potential transfer business in January have dealt with the players they could purchase, losing talent is still a realistic threat at the side. The top name in that regard still remains Paul Pogba. While the French midfielder has been out of action for a while now, he…
Amongst the ongoing woes at Manchester United, the one that is plaguing them the most is the drop in quality of their brand value. At this rate, the allure of joining the Old Trafford outfit keeps diminishing and it will be hard to convince new players to make the switch. In particular, now it may…
Three English juggernauts have expressed their interest in Real Madrid wizkid Martin Odegaard. Odegaard was the centre of all attention when he secured a sensational transfer to Real Madrid at a tender age of 16. However, he failed to crack his way into a star-studded first-team immediately, and has made just two senior appearances for…
More than one ardent supporter of football misses the sight of Jose Mourinho at the touchline. The gaffer, although the subject of a poor Manchester United tenure towards the end, is still a tactical genius. The manner in which he turned around games with giants and engineered defensive chokeholds once a lead was attained is…
Much was discussed about Paul Pogba during the summer transfer window. The bulk of the conversation surrounded whether or not the Frenchman would depart Manchester United. Interest from Real Madrid and Zinedine Zidane was evident while United remained adamant on their stance that Pogba would only be permitted to leave if they acquired an adequate…
Real Madrid’s attempt to ascend back to European heights of greatness may not be as easy as meets the eye. The Spanish giants have had a largely underwhelming pre-season campaign so far and the sort of dynamism that was expected in their squad after spending upwards of €300 million is yet to be seen. Zinedine…
Numerous hours of debates and lines upon lines of internet commentary has been devoted to trying to establish who between Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi is the best player in the world. The Greatest of All Time debate has grown ever stronger as both superstars continue to deliver impeccable performances despite their ages. While on…
Even as Manchester United’s transfer reports keep piling up, a conservative estimate of the club’s summer dealings would likely point to the reality that at the best one or two more signings may be made before deadline day, if at all. After securing Harry Maguire from Leicester City, the Red Devils have arguably completed their…
Manchester United’s standout saga this transfer window has been the potential departure of Paul Pogba. Despite being linked to a host of world-class talents, it is the looming exit of the World-Cup winner that may prove to be the definitive change in the club’s approach going into the campaign. It is evident that the Red…
Real Madrid under Zinedine Zidane have established themselves to be a force to reckon with. It is evident that the gaffer wishes to take the club back the pinnacle of Spanish and European football and has certainly made adequate investments in that regard. Eden Hazard, Luka Jovic, Ferland Mendy, Eder Militao and Rodrygo have already…
Paul Pogba’s future has proven to be the ideal breeding ground for speculation. The Frenchman is certainly exit-bound from Manchester United but his own reputation may now be causing troubles to the deal. While Real Madrid and Zinedine Zidane desire him deeply at the Bernabeu, the same ambition is shared by Ole Gunnar Solskjaer too.…
Manchester United are about kick off their pre-season tour and are expected to make signings before that. While a lot of speculations have been doing the rounds with regard to arrivals, the potential departures from the club also bear some looking in to. Romelu Lukaku certainly surprised a few individuals when he showed up for…
Manchester United have set a humongous price tag on Paul Pogba. The Frenchman has already admitted that he would love to face a new challenge elsewhere, and these statements have only fuelled the speculation linking him with an Old Trafford exit. While Juventus have expressed an interest in re-signing the 26-year-old, Real Madrid are still…
It is a relatively recent affair for Manchester United to be linked with virtually every player in European football. While the club has been a financial giant for decades now, they’ve emerged as massive spenders only after the retirement of Sir Alex Ferguson, with Ed Woodward overseeing the vast majority of the club’s expensive failures.…
Three European powerhouses have made €120m bids for Joao Felix. The Benfica starlet is on the radar of multiple juggernauts from all across the continent, with a summer departure from the Portuguese outfit looking certain. Reports coming in earlier this week indicated that Manchester City had submitted a €120 million bid for the teenager, with…
As Liverpool lifted the UEFA Champions League title on Saturday, Real Madrid’s thousand-plus days at the top of European football came to an end. Last season was a woefully poor one for Los Blancos who struggled under managerial mediocrity and lost out on all of their top honors. In many ways, the club didn’t recover…
There are certain players who are perpetually tied in with the identity of certain clubs. Such is the strength of these bonds that the very thought of such names playing for other clubs seems wrong and thus such speculation is oft rubbished. Likewise, there are also certain players who assuredly can’t be expected to be…
Man Utd are prepared to offer Isco an escape route. The Spanish international failed to establish himself as a guaranteed starter under any of the three managers at Real Madrid this season. He managed to start just 11 La Liga matches throughout the campaign, although he did receive more game-time since Zinedine Zidane’s return to…
Toni Kroos is ready to fight Paul Pogba for a starting spot at Real Madrid. With a squad overhaul imminent this summer, Zinedine Zidane is expected to bring in several reinforcements, and Paul Pogba is said to be high up his transfer wishlist. The talismanic midfielder, whose performances under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer deteriorated as Manchester…
Real Madrid are considering letting Gareth Bale leave on a free transfer. The Welshman’s time at the Spanish capital club appears to be up, especially after the difficult season the Galacticos endured this term. Bale continues to remain unappreciated at the Bernabeu, with some of Los Blancos’ supporters even targeting him with boos and jeers…
Manchester United could sign Tanguy Ndombele as a potential Paul Pogba replacement. Pogba has been heavily linked with a blockbuster summer transfer to Real Madrid, with the player as well as the club expressing mutual interest in a union. With the Frenchman likely to head out the Old Trafford exit door along with Ander Herrera,…
Paul Pogba’s talks with Real Madrid over a potential summer move have hit a roadblock. Zinedine Zidane is set to spend big in the upcoming summer transfer window to improve the overall quality of his squad, and numerous superstars have already been linked with a switch to the Santiago Bernabeu. Chelsea talisman Eden Hazard is…
Paul Pogba’s presence at Old Trafford has always been a point of contention. Sir Alex Ferguson let the promising youngster go off to Juventus, a move that Manchester United came to regret later on. Ed Woodward then scored big by bringing the Frenchman back to the club, breaking the transfer record in the process. Jose…
Manchester United will be offered the chance to sign Real Madrid shot-stopper Keylor Navas. Uncertainty continues to surround the future of David De Gea, who is yet to agree a new contract with the Old Trafford club despite prolonged negotiations. In the meantime, the out-of-form Spaniard has been heavily linked with a transfer away from…
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Real Madrid CF is a football club based in Madrid, Spain. It was founded in the year 1902 as Madrid Football Club. The word Real (Spanish for Royal) was bestowed upon the club by King Alfonso XIII in 1920, following which the decorated club came to be known as Real Madrid, and the royal crown was added to the club crest. It is currently one of the biggest and most famous football clubs in the entire world.
Real Madrid plays in the Spanish La Liga – a title it has won a record 33 times. The club has also won numerous other major titles, including 19 Copa Del Rey titles, 11 Supercopa de España titles, a record 13 UEFA Champions Leagues, 4 UEFA Super Cups, 2 UEFA Cups, 3 Intercontinental Cups, and 7 FIFA Club World Cup, amongst other titles.
The club has always been home to some of the best players on the planet, with legendary names like Alfredo Di Stefano, Raul, Iker Casillas, Zinedine Zidane, and Ronaldo being a part of Real Madrid history. The Santiago Bernabeu club continues to host the biggest names in world football at present, with superstars like Gareth Bale, Sergio Ramos, Eden Hazard and Luka Modric, amongst several others, on the current team sheet.
Real Madrid teams have always donned the white shirt – their traditional colour ever since the club was formed. The team’s home ground is the Santiago Bernabeu stadium.
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