A Clasico transfer battle: Real Madrid join rivals Barcelona in pursuit of Fenerbahce wonderkid Arda Guler

Barcelona have a familiar foe to contend with in their bid to sign the 18-year-old Turkish sensation Arda Guler. Barca's Deco visited Istanbul this week Madrid set to join race Player has modest release clause WHAT HAPPENED? The Blaugrana seemingly moved into a strong position to secure the Fenerbahce prospect after sporting director Deco travelled to Istanbul on... Continue Reading →

‘It was a surprise’ – Karim Benzema didn’t reveal decision to leave Real Madrid until the morning of Athletic Club clash, reveals Carlo Ancelotti

Carlo Ancelotti has admitted that Karim Benzema's decision to leave Real Madrid came as a major "surprise". Real confirmed Benzema departure on Sunday He scored on farewell appearance Ancelotti admits his decision came as a shock WHAT HAPPENED? Real Madrid confirmed that Karim Benzema will leave the club in an official statement on Sunday, shortly before their... Continue Reading →

Carlo Ancelotti to continue as Los Blancos coach

Carlo Ancelotti has stated that he has no intentions to leave the Santiago Bernabeu for the foreseeable future. As per Fabrizio Romano, Carlo Ancelotti has expressed his intention to stay at Real Madrid while speaking to Italian media outlet Rai Sport. Ancelotti guided Los Blancos to a double last season as Real Madrid won their 35th La Liga... Continue Reading →

Messi lifts Barcelona closer to Atletico

Lionel Messi scored a goal and added an assist to lead Barcelona to a 2-0 victory over Sevilla on Saturday afternoon at the Estadio Sanchez Pizjuan. Overall, it was a very good performance from the Catalans, beginning with a revamped formation that laid the groundwork for a solid first 45 minutes, capped by Ousmane Dembele's opener. Sevilla responded nicely in the... Continue Reading →

Messi makes 500th La Liga appearance for Barcelona

The Argentine sat out Barca's last league clash but returned on Sunday with the Catalans desperate for victory Lionel Messi made his 500th La Liga appearance and 750th in all competitions for Barcelona in Sunday's meeting with Huesca after returning to Ronald Koeman's starting line-up. Messi missed Tuesday's 1-1 draw with Eibar after he was given an extended break over Christmas to nurse an ankle problem.... Continue Reading →

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