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…
Chelsea and Manchester United could be set to battle it out for James Rodriguez. The Colombian international is set to return to Real Madrid at the end of the season, once his ongoing two-year loan deal with Bayern Munich expires. The Bundesliga giants have opted to not sign James on a permanent basis, after the…
Florentin Pogba has provided updated on Paul Pogba’s future amid Real Madrid transfer interest. Pogba has been linked with a summer transfer to Real Madrid, with recently-returned gaffer Zinedine Zidane eager to sign his fellow compatriot up. The Galacticos are expected to spend heavily in the upcoming window to revamp their entire squad, and Pogba…
Reputation accompanies players in the great game and more often than not, the antics of talents on the pitch are just one dimension of how well they’ll perform at any club. Failing to maintain a good rapport with one’s teammates can be potentially career-ending at big clubs, where multiple egos and different facets of personality…
Manchester United and Chelsea played out a 1-1 draw this Sunday, with the result of the game helping neither side in the race for the top 4. With Spurs and Arsenal losing their respective games, bagging all three points at Old Trafford would have done wonders for the Red Devils as well as the Blues,…
Real Madrid will only part ways with Raphael Varane for at least €100 million transfer fee. Raphael Varane, who has been part of Real Madrid’s Champions League winning sides in 2014, 2016, 2017 and 2018, is linked with a potential summer switch to sides like Juventus and Manchester United. However, Real Madrid have slapped a hefty…
Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba has been the cynosure of all eyes on an off the field. It has been quite a rollercoaster season for him since winning the World Cup with France last year. After the exit of Jose Mourinho, Pogba showed his form and class under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, as United went on…
Paul Pogba wasn’t at his usual best when Manchester United hosted Barcelona in the Champions League on Wednesday night. The France international failed to make any major impact, with his midfield partners Fred and Scott McTominay running the show from the middle of the park instead. The star midfielder has been linked with a move…
Real Madrid are planning a shock move for Manchester United defender Eric Bailly. Jose Mourinho’s first signing at the Old Trafford club, Bailly was expected to seal a long-term spot in the team’s defence. He did begin his career in England on an impressive note, but eventually fell down the Portuguese tactician’s pecking order. The…
French agent Bruno Satin has confirmed that Raphael Varane is considering a Real Madrid exit. Recent reports from multiple sources have indicated that Varane has been pondering over his future at the Santiago Bernabeu, with a summer departure very much on the cards. A host of top European clubs have naturally expressed interest in securing…
Real Madrid have absolutely no intention of selling Raphael Varane this summer. Speculation surrounding Varane’s future has only grown in recent weeks, as the player is believed to be reconsidering his future at the Spanish capital. Multiple sources have indicated that the centre-back is far from happy at Real Madrid, and he intends to seek…
Different sportsmen are motivated by different factors. Some choose to rely on their statistics and performance to prove a point. Others may wait until their hard work is acknowledged and celebrated by others in order to feel accomplished. Raphael Varane may belong to the second camp after what is reported to be his cause of…
Raphael Varane has expressed his desire to depart from Real Madrid. The talented centre-back has told the 13-time European champions that he wishes to secure an exit come summer, according to Spanish TV El Chiringuito. Varane will cost any interested party a fee in the region of €100 million (£85 million), with clubs like Juventus, Liverpool,…
Manchester United have seldom seen a happier face than that of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer after being handed over the permanent reigns of the club earlier in the week. His side then went on to defeat Watford 2-1 at Old Trafford, a game that wasn’t the best in terms of the side’s performance, but one where…
Zinedine Zidane has hinted at a potential summer move for Paul Pogba. The Manchester United superstar recently got the rumour mill spinning again, as he admitted that he dreams of securing a switch to Real Madrid. Multiple sources have since indicated that the Galacticos will try their luck at securing the 2018 World Cup winner’s…
Raphael Varane has insisted that he is happy at Real Madrid. Amid what has been a disastrous season for the Spanish capital club, Varane has been heavily linked with a summer exit. Multiple sources have indicated that a move to Manchester United remains a major possibility. The Red Devils have been targeting several centre-backs, so…
Cristiano Ronaldo’s big-money switch to Juventus has certainly been a successful one so far. The Portuguese superstar has already scored 24 goals in all competitions for the Italian club, the most crucial three of those arriving against Atletico Madrid in the Champions League. The 34-year-old was brought in to help Juve attain European glory, and…
Manchester United have received a boost in their pursuit of Toni Kroos. The Red Devils have been heavily interested in the German international since the summer of 2013, back when former boss David Moyes came extremely close to securing his services from Bayern Munich. However, Real Madrid swooped in at the last moment to get…
Real Madrid are prepared to offer Gareth Bale to boost their chances of signing Paul Pogba. The 2018 World Cup-winning midfielder recently admitted that he dreams of playing at the Santiago Bernabeu, thereby sparking enormous speculation about his future. “Like I’ve always said, Real Madrid is a dream for anyone. It’s one of the biggest…
Paul Pogba has admitted that he dreams of playing for Real Madrid. The France international has seen a resurgence in his form since the arrival of interim boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer. Under the Norwegian, the team talisman has contributed heavily through goals as well as assists. However, back when Jose Mourinho was still at the…
Goalkeepers have always been a crucial part of any starting eleven. No team harboring strong ambitions to excel has managed to do so without the prowess of their shot-stoppers at the back. However, it is only a more recent trend wherein keepers are being given the economic remunerations they fully deserve for their services. This…
Raphael Varane is considering a summer exit from Real Madrid. The talented centre-back has spent eight trophy-laden seasons at the Bernabeu, having bagged four Champions League titles, two La Liga trophies, and a Copa Del Rey, amongst other wins, during his stint in the Spanish capital. Having already won everything there is to win with…
Gareth Bale is once again ruling the transfer speculation after the arrival of Zinedine Zidane at Real Madrid. It was reported that Bale didn’t enjoy a fruitful relationship with the Frenchman during the latter’s previous coaching stint with the club. Zidane left Real ahead of the 2018-19 season after two and a half years at…
Real Madrid have confirmed the signing of Eder Militao from FC Porto. It has been quite an eventful few weeks for Real Madrid – right from consecutive El Clasico defeats and heavy blows in all the competitions they were involved in this season, to eventually firing Santiago Solari from their managerial helm. However, the Galacticos…
Zinedine Zidane did the unthinkable, as he rejoined Real Madrid on Monday, a mere 10 months since he resigned from the top role. In the absence of the player-turned-gaffer, Madrid have gone through two managers, seen their domestic options battered, suffered back-to-back losses to bitter rivals Barcelona, and most shockingly of all, saw the three-year-long…
Gareth Bale appears set to make a sensational return to English football. The Welshman has been heavily linked with a return to the Premier League in the past few years, with several clubs from London and Manchester being dubbed as his potential destinations. At present, the likes of Chelsea and Manchester United are said to…
Manchester United and their fans are in dreamland at the moment, with results coming their way, other teams slipping up, and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer working his magic on the players and their performances. The team is on a 9-match unbeaten run since the arrival of their caretaker manager, and a sense of renewed optimism is…
Cristiano Ronaldo leaving Real Madrid earlier this summer felt like a dream. The Portuguese superstar had spent over nine years with the Spanish giants, enabling them to attain top European glory yet again. As of such, when he chose to depart, and abruptly so at that, more than one pair of eyebrows were raised. Initially,…
Real Madrid might not be having their best ever season so far, but there is no denying that they still remain one of the biggest clubs in world football. The 13-time European Champions without doubt hold the power to attract any name in the sport, and remain a dream for majority of the players involved.…
Eden Hazard has been tipped to leave Chelsea for the past couple of summers, but the Blues have managed to keep hold of him. The Belgian International was poised to take up the spot left by Cristiano Ronaldo and move to Real Madrid at the start of this season. But the switch never materialised, as…
The recent vote on Brexit is set to bring changes to the footballing scenarios for players from the UK, especially those who play in Spain and Germany. 800,000 British citizens are set to lose their right to live in the European Union when Brexit comes into effect on March 29. If the government passes the…
Manchester United have been linked with a number of central defensive players over the past month. The Red Devils need to bring in an experienced centre-back to marshal the defensive line, someone who could take the role of Nemanja Vidic. Kalidou Koulibaly and Milan Skriniar are said to be the top targets, but their high release…
With the January transfer window having crossed the half-way mark, some clubs and players may be approaching the stage where they are hurrying up with their potential moves. As of such, a flurry of activity and potential news items lie in the balance, with most clubs seeming poised for heartbreak. However, such is the nature…
Clauses in footballer’s contracts seldom cease to amaze. The intricacies of the business side of things are woven quite deep, and a curt look at the extra clauses in a youngster’s contract would reveal well thought-out plans, from getting a cut if they win the Ballon d’Or to receiving a share of the transfer fee…
Jose Mourinho must be itching without a job, as alongside Zinedine Zidane, he is currently a highly qualified gaffer without a club to ply his trade at. The Portuguese gaffer has been ousted from Manchester United quite effectively, with the perfect reign of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer so far further ensuring that his largely ineffective tactics…
Italian club Juventus might not be Cristiano Ronaldo’s final club of a glittering career. The former Real Madrid player has hinted that he could make a return to one of his previous clubs in the future. The 33-year-old moved to Turin from Real in the summer of 2018. He has since been in prime form…
A few years ago, Manchester City poured a lot of money into their youth academy, as they looked to grow talent on their own turf. The Cityzens managed to assemble some of the best coaches, and were successful in grooming players with excellent abilities. But they have failed in doing one thing. While every player…
Mauricio Pochettino is a man in high demand, thanks to the manner in which he has established Tottenham Hotspur as one of the genuine contenders for all the available major titles. His management style has attracted heavy interest from all parts of Europe, with two of the biggest clubs on the continent currently said to…
On Tuesday, Manchester United confirmed that they would be parting ways with Jose Mourinho, just a day after the anniversary of Chelsea sacking him back in 2015. The circumstances that led to his dismissal at Old Trafford were all too similar to those at Stamford Bridge, with poor results, player bust-ups, and an overall clueless brand…
Despite having lost the Manchester United job on Tuesday, Jose Mourinho remained at his witty best, as he made a typically emphatic statement in an interview with Sky Sports. The Special One simply stated: “I think you know me, I don’t change. What I did when I left Chelsea for example is that same that I’m going…
The domino-effect in club-football is a thing to be admired. Nowhere has it been more apparent than in the recent sacking of Jose Mourinho by Manchester United. Apart from the obvious talking point of who the replacement manager will be, this removal has also caused changes in sagas like the future of Paul Pogba or…
Jose Mourinho won’t be a happy manager after Manchester United lost 3-1 to Liverpool at Anfield, a Premier League record being shattered. The plight of the Red Devils was duly exploited by the table-toppers, and many felt that despite Shaqiri’s match-winning brace coming through lucky deflections, the end scoreline flattered the Mancunian giants. Needless to…
Isco has endured a torrid time ever since Santiago Solari replaced Julen Lopetegui at the managerial helm of Real Madrid. The playmaker has heavily struggled for game-time, amid further reports of an internal struggle at the Bernabeu. The Spaniard was awarded a rare start during Los Blancos’ final Champions League group stage fixture against CSKA Moscow,…
Real Madrid have identified a Manchester United star as a surprise transfer target. Following a rocky start to the season under Julen Lopetegui, the sinking ship that was Real Madrid was only steadied after Santiago Solari took charge at the Bernabeu. But while the overall performances of the team have improved, one key player continues…
Luka Modric broke a long streak when he won the Ballon d’Or earlier this week. The Croatian’s grabbing the title was the first time in 10 years that a player apart from Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi attained the big prize. All in all, it was quite a predictable victory given other accolades that he…
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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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