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/ 3872 days agoSpanish Football Association denies knowledge of Real Madrid transfer ban
The Spanish Football Association (RFEF) has denied knowledge of a FIFA-imposed two-window transfer ban on Real Madrid for irregularities in the signing of youth players, according to Marca. Late Tuesday, it was reported by Cadena SER that Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid were to be handed transfer bans beginning with the upcoming summer window and concluding […]
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/ 3873 days agoMartin Odegaard will be included in Real Madrid squad
Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti has named Norwegian teenager Martin Odegaard to his matchday squad against Almeria on Wednesday. With Luka Modric, Karim Benzema and Gareth Bale injured, and Sergio Ramos and Dani Carvajal suspended, the team is a little shorthanded and the manager has elected to call on the Norway international. Ancelotti has also […]
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/ 3877 days agoReal Madrid brimming with confidence but cautious of Juventus threat, says Carlo Ancelotti
Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti says his side is brimming with confidence heading into their Champions League semi-final against Juventus. However, the Italian boss is well aware of the threat posed by the defending Serie A champions. Ancelotti navigated a difficult quarter-final tie against city rivals, Atletico Madrid, despite injuries to key players just days […]
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/ 3878 days agoUEFA announce changes to Champions League seeding system
UEFA have announced ratified changes to the seeding system for next year's Champions League which will affect how the top seeds are determined. The new system will see the winners of the 2014-15 Champions League joined by the winners of the domestic titles in Spain, Germany, England, France, Italy, Portugal and Russia. What this means is […]
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/ 3880 days agoAtleti ready to inflict more hurt on injury-ravaged Real Madrid
Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone is not thinking about Real Madrid's injury problems heading into Wednesday's decisive Champions League quarter-final second leg at the Santiago Bernabeu. It was learned earlier today that striker Karim Benzema will be the third key member of the club to miss the crucial Champions League encounter tomorrow. The France international […]
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/ 3884 days agoJuventus reject £50 million offer from Barcelona for Paul Pogba, says report
Juventus have rejected a £50 million offer from Barcelona for midfielder Paul Pogba, according to the Catalan daily SPORT. Although Barcelona are in the process of serving a FIFA-imposed two-window transfer ban, club officials understand they can continue to sign players until the embargo is lifted in January 2016. Earlier this year, Barcelona uncovered two […]
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/ 3885 days agoKoke believes Real Madrid are favorites next Wednesday against Atletico Madrid
Atletico Madrid midfielder Koke says his team's objective now is the UEFA Champions League, though the Spain international is reluctant to call his side the favorites heading into next week's return leg against Real Madrid. The midfielder stressed the importance of Atletico finishing in third place in La Liga, thus avoiding the Champions League play-off next […]
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/ 3887 days agoSpain did not win the World Cup; Catalonia did, says Eric Cantona
Former Manchester United striker Eric Cantona has courted controversy by suggesting that Spain's 2010 World Cup victory was a product of the influence of Barcelona players on the team. The legendary French footballer was speaking ahead of the Laureus Sports Awards, which take place in Shanghai on Wednesday. His comments will rile up emotions between sections of people […]
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/ 3888 days agoAtletico Madrid striker Mario Mandzukic cleared to face Real Madrid
Atletico Madrid striker Mario Mandzukic has been cleared to face Real Madrid on Tuesday. Mandzukic had been suffering from a long-standing problem with his right ankle, and the injury was aggravated during Atletico's 2-0 win over Cordoba on April 4th. The 28-year-old forward was cleared by the club's medical staff and took part in training on Sunday. Despite […]
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/ 3888 days agoCarlo Ancelotti can’t explain Real Madrid’s struggles against Atletico Madrid
Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti can't explain his side's struggles against Atletico Madrid this season. To this point, the Madrid clubs have faced off against each other six times in all competitions, with Real failing to secure a victory over their city rivals (four losses and two draws). Atletico defeated Real to take home the Spanish Supercopa […]
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/ 3892 days agoBarcelona forward Pedro reveals interest from other clubs
Barcelona forward Pedro revealed there are a number of clubs interested in signing him, but the 27-year-old will not make a decision on his future until the summer. Pedro started up front alongside Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez during Barcelona's 4-0 win over Almeria on Wednesday, with the forward contributing an assist to one of […]
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/ 3896 days agoReal Madrid defend rotation policy and call for unity following 9-1 win
Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti defended his rotation policy and called for continued fan support following his side's 9-1 demolition of Granada earlier today. Cristiano Ronaldo scored five goals, including a first-half hat-trick. Striker Karim Benzema added a brace of his own and Gareth Bale added another as Real Madrid bounced back from their El Clasico […]
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/ 3899 days agoXabi Alonso admits playing for Guardiola was pivotal in transfer
Bayern Munich midfielder Xabi Alonso has admitted the opportunity to work under Pep Guardiola was pivotal in his decision to leave Real Madrid last summer. After winning the club's tenth European title, Alonso stunned Real Madrid supporters when it was learned the midfielder was pushing for a move to Bayern Munich, only a few months after signing a […]
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/ 3905 days agoThomas Vermaelen could make his Barcelona debut after the international break
Thomas Vermaelen could make his Barcelona debut after the international break according to the doctor who operated on the defender. The Belgian took part in his first training session with the club on Wednesday after being sidelined for nearly four months following surgery on his damaged hamstring. Vermaelen's match fitness is nowhere near what it needs […]
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/ 3906 days agoReal Madrid have held talks with Bayern Munich defender David Alaba, says report
Real Madrid have held transfer talks with the agent of Bayern Munich defender David Alaba, according to the Spanish newspaper Marca. George Alaba, the player's representative and father, held a meeting in Vienna with various Real Madrid officials to discuss a possible move to the Spanish capital. The left-back joined Bayern Munich in the summer of 2008, […]