Real Madrid are now close to completing a deal to sign David Alaba from Bayern Munich, with the player's contract expiring on June 30, which means he is now free to speak to other clubs. Bayern had given the Austrian international permission to contact other sides when talks between Alaba and his current club collapsed, which was reportedly... Continue Reading →
Mbappe is one year away from being ‘free’ to sign for Real Madrid
Time keeps moving and Kylian Mbappe is now just one year removed from being free to negotiate with whichever club he likes. His contract at Paris Saint-Germain runs until June of 2022, meaning that he would be free to speak to other clubs from January 1, 2022, if he doesn't renew that deal. Real Madrid have long been... Continue Reading →
Coman admits Bayern Munich team-mates tease him because he’s scared of heading the ball
The 24-year-old scored the winner in the Champions League final with his head but it isn't a skill that comes to him naturally Kingsley Coman has revealed his Bayern Munich team-mates tease him because he is afraid of heading the ball. The 24-year-old – who won the Champions League final with a strong header in August – admitted he... Continue Reading →
Coutinho’s injury could save Barcelona 20m euros!
The injury to Philippe Coutinho's left knee is bad news for Barcelona as Ronald Koeman has lost yet another first-team player, but it could end up saving the Catalan club a lot of money. As part of the terms of his 2018 transfer from Liverpool, Barcelona were due to pay the English side an extra 20 million euros... Continue Reading →
Stomach problems mean Ramos isn’t on Real Madrid’s squad list for Celta Vigo
Sergio Ramos will be absent for Real Madrid's first match of 2021, with the captain suffering from stomach problems. He hasn't been included in the squad list for the match, meaning that Nacho is the most likely option to partner Raphael Varane in central defence. Nacho played at a high level when Ramos was out for three weeks earlier in the season. ... Continue Reading →
Man Utd’s Cavani banned for three games after racially insensitive Instagram post
The striker has been under investigation by the Football Association after a post he sent on social media Manchester United striker Edinson Cavani has been banned by the Football Association for three games after he was find guilty of misconduct following an Instagram post in November. The striker made the decision not to challenge the charge... Continue Reading →
Luis Suarez makes himself at home
Luis Suarez scored his eighth goal of the season to open the scoring as Atletico Madrid hosted Getafeat the Estadio Wanda Metropolitano on Wednesday evening. The Uruguayan reached Yannick Carrasco's deep cross and guided the ball past Ruben Yanez towards the far corner of the goal. The goal continues a trend that has defined the striker's short Atletico career, with... Continue Reading →
Zidane: I’m satisfied with Marcelo’s performance and with all my players
Despite not being happy with Real Madrid's 1-1 draw against Elche, Zinedine Zidane has expressed his satisfaction with his players' effort and that of Marcelo in particular. The Brazilian left-back started in Wednesday's game instead of Ferland Mendy and put in a decent performance in attack in the first half. "My feeling is not good because we... Continue Reading →
Rousaud has a pre-agreement to sign Haaland if he wins Barcelona’s elections
Emili Rousaud has made moves to bring Erling Haaland to the Camp Nou if he is elected as Barcelona's new president, with elections at the club set to take place on January 24. On Wednesday, Rousaud announced that he would appoint Josep Maria Minguella as his sporting vice-president should he come into office. As part of that announcement, Rousaud let slip... Continue Reading →
Real Madrid can’t afford to gift opportunities
It is advisable never to gift opportunities to the opposition, especially when you're leading by just one goal. Dani Carvajal's absurd shirt pull on Antonio Barragan in front of the referee is just like throwing points away. Five minutes after the penalty that brought a very capable Elche side level, there was a quite similar... Continue Reading →
