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/ 3624 days agoAntoine Griezmann unfazed by criticism of Atletico Madrid's 'ugly' style
Atletico Madrid forward Antoine Griezmann doesn't care about the criticism heaped on his side by disgruntled opponents. Most recently, Arturo Vidal labeled Atletico's style as "ugly football" after Bayern Munich were sent crashing out of the Champions League by the Spanish club. Despite dominating the return fixture at the Allianz Arena – where the German side […]
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/ 3624 days agoRaphael Varane grows unsettled at Real Madrid
Real Madrid defender Raphael Varane is unhappy with his current role at Real Madrid and is reportedly ready to leave the Spanish capital this summer unless he is given assurances from the club. The 23-year-old France international has been the subject of speculation in the past. However, the young center-back would instantly quell those rumors by […]
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/ 3633 days agoDiego Simeone planning return to Inter Milan as coach
During an interview with the Italian news outlet Sport Mediaset, Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone once again reinforced his desire to return to Inter Milan and coach his former team. Simeone played two seasons for the Nerazzurri from 1997-99, winning the UEFA Cup in 1998, and has made no secret of his desire to return to Italy over […]
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/ 3635 days agoMan United have no plans to replace Louis van Gaal next season
Manchester United have no plans to replace their heavily criticized manager Louis van Gaal despite weekend reports proclaiming the club has reached a two-year agreement with Jose Mourinho to take charge next season. United's board is firmly behind Van Gaal, having never wavered in their support of the Dutchman and his three-year project in Manchester. While this news will […]
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/ 3679 days agoReal Madrid supporters prefer Keylor Navas over David de Gea
Even though it is likely Real Madrid president Florentino Perez will make another run at signing David de Gea this summer, the club's supporters have overwhelming voted to keep the team's current number one – Keylor Navas – between the sticks at the Santiago Bernabeu next season. In a poll released by the Spanish publication AS, 79% […]
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/ 3704 days agoTeen sentenced for the death of Deportivo de la Coruna fan
A Spanish teenager has been sentenced to six years in a juvenile detention center for his role in the death of a Deportivo de la Coruna fan last season. In late November 2014, a 41-year-old Deportivo supporter was killed during violence between radical fans outside of the Vicente Calderon stadium prior to the contest between Deportivo and Atletico […]
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/ 3705 days agoMan United leading race to sign Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang
Manchester United are front runners in the race to sign Borussia Dortmund striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang. The English club are reportedly ready to sign the player this summer for £70 million from the Bundesliga side. Last week, United executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward told share holders that the club has cash reserves of £121.6 million; before hinting […]
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/ 3708 days agoCarlo Ancelotti wants to sign James Rodriguez and Benzema
Former Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti doesn't officially take over as Bayern Munich coach until July 1st. However, the Italian tactician has already told officials at the Bundesliga club to start negotiations to bring his former players Karim Benzema and James Rodriguez to the Allianz Arena next season. Ancelotti has expressed his desire to Bayern Munich chairman Karl Heinz […]
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/ 3709 days agoAntoine Griezmann commits future to Atletico Madrid
Antoine Griezmann has been one of the standout players in Europe this season scoring 19 goals in all competitions for Atletico Madrid. His outstanding performances have once again led to the former Real Sociedad forward being linked with a move away from the Vicente Calderon next season – just two years after his arrival in the […]
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/ 3710 days agoPepsi in talks with Barcelona to replace Qatar Airways as sponsor
According to reports from Spain, Pepsi is in "advanced talks" with Barcelona officials and could usurp Qatar Airways as the Catalan club's officials shirt sponsor next season. The American multinational food, snack and beverage company initiated talks with the reigning Spanish and European champions over the past few days, and last week representatives from Barcelona were […]
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/ 3722 days agoReal Madrid and Adidas set for record-breaking $1.4 billion kit deal
Real Madrid President Florentino Perez has continually professed that his club's shirt is the most valuable in the soccer market, based on sales, worldwide exposure and sporting success. It is now being reported that Real Madrid and Adidas are set to announce a record breaking kit-sponsorship deal which would see the ten-time European champions receive as much […]
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/ 3738 days agoReal Madrid leading the race to sign Paul Pogba
For more than a year, Barcelona players and executives have been attempting to convince Juventus midfielder Paul Pogba to join their formidable side in Catalonia, thus creating perhaps the most dominant squad in soccer history. European opponents are already dealing with the reality of neutralizing Barcelona's attacking trident of Messi, Neymar and Luis Suarez. Now, […]
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/ 3801 days agoSergio Ramos to postpone shoulder surgery until after El Clasico
Real Madrid captain Sergio Ramos has chosen to endure the pain of a shoulder injury — with the assistance of cortisone injections into the damaged area — in an effort to enhance his side's title charge both domestically and in Europe. The 29-year-old's shoulder problem dates back to Sept. 15, when the defender suffered the injury during a Champions […]
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/ 3810 days agoLionel Messi set to miss El Clasico due to setbacks in his recovery
Barcelona forward Lionel Messi will miss El Clasico on November 21 due to setbacks in his recovery, according to the Catalan daily SPORT. The Argentine suffered a knee injury during the early stages of his side's 2-1 win over Las Palmas in late September, and it was initially believed Messi could miss up to eight […]
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/ 3815 days agoIt's James Rodriguez not Ronaldo or Bale who is key to Real Madrid's success
To the outside observer, Real Madrid appear to be in a good position in both its domestic and European competitions. Rafa Benitez's side are currently on top of La Liga on goal difference and level on points with Paris Saint-Germain in Group A of the Champions League. The team has engineered its first place standing […]