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/ 4030 days agoBarcelona's Jordi Alba ruled out for 10 days after suffering hamstring injury
Barcelona defender Jordi Alba has been ruled out for ten days after suffering a hamstring injury while on international duty for Spain. The injury took place during the Euro 2016 Qualifier between Spain and Ukraine on Friday – which Spain won by a score of 1-0. The left-back was substituted in the 76th minute after feeling pain during […]
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/ 4030 days agoAtletico Madrid defender Miranda reluctant to discuss future plans
Atletico Madrid defender Miranda has refused to confirm whether or not he leave the club in the near future. Last month, the Brazilian center-back was linked with a move away from the La Liga champions this summer. In recent years, Miranda has formed one of the best defensive partnerships in Europe with teammate Diego Godin. But […]
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/ 4030 days agoPepe set to sign contract extension with Real Madrid
Pepe is set to sign a contract extension with Real Madrid until June 2018, according to a report from the Spanish newspaper AS. The Portuguese defender has been in talks with the club for several months, with earlier reports believing the centre-back would be offered a one-year extension in Madrid – his current deal is […]
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/ 4030 days agoBarcelona midfielder Xavi photograpped in Qatar ahead of reported move
On Friday, Barcelona midfielder Xavi Hernandez was photographed taking pictures with fans in Qatar, just a day after news broke of his summer move to the Qatari side Al Sadd. It is not yet known why the former Spain international was in the sovereign Arab country, and an announcement of his decision to join Al Sadd is still not […]
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/ 4031 days agoZinedine Zidane praises Bayern Munich during 3-day visit [VIDEO]
Former World Cup winner and current Real Madrid Castilla head coach Zinedine Zidane has taken time during the international break to visit Bayern Munich and has praised the organization and family atmosphere at the German club. The legendary player was among seven French coaches who took part in a three-day visit to the Bundesliga giant. The […]
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/ 4031 days agoDiego Simeone delivers inspirational message to Atletico Madrid fans [VIDEO]
Diego Simeone has delivered a video message to Atletico Madrid supporters and players following his contract renewal. Simeone extended his deal with the club until June 2020 earlier this week. It is understood Atletico Madrid made the manager the highest paid member of its squad – Simeone will reportedly earn £4.5 million per season. In a video […]
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/ 4031 days agoPepe Reina urges David de Gea to stay at Manchester United
Bayern Munich goalkeeper Pepe Reina has urged David de Gea to ignore interest from Real Madrid and remain at Manchester United. De Gea has been the subject of transfer speculation with his contract set to expire in June 2016. During an interview with talkSPORT, Reina shared his thoughts on the transfer speculation surrounding De Gea, while […]
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/ 4031 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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/ 4031 days agoBayern Munich searching for Pep Guardiola’s successor
Bayern Munich have started the search for Pep Guardiola's replacement since it is becoming increasingly unlikely the manager will extend his contract past the summer of 2016. According to various reports, Bayern executives have identified Borussia Monchengladbach coach Lucien Favre and former Mainz 05 boss Thomas Tuchel as possible successors to Guardiola. Favre has been recognized […]
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/ 4031 days agoAtletico Madrid midfielder Koke believes playing for Diego Simeone is a way of life
Atletico Madrid midfielder Koke believes playing for manager Diego Simeone is a way of life. The product of Atletico's youth system has been with the club since he was eight years old. Now, at 23, he is a Spain international and is considered one of the best midfielders in Europe. Koke has been an integral part to […]
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/ 4032 days agoBarcelona midfielder Xavi to join Qatari club Al Sadd this summer, say reports
Barcelona midfielder Xavi Hernandez is poised to sign a three-year contract with the Qatar club Al Sadd, according to numerous reports in Spain. The 35-year-old is set to receive a salary of £7.4 million a season. Xavi will also study for his coaching badges at the Aspire Academy while in the country. An official announcement of the […]
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/ 4032 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, […]
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/ 4032 days agoWhy being a Real Madrid homegrown player is difficult, explains Juventus' Alvaro Morata
Alvaro Morata has discussed the difficulties of being a homegrown player for Real Madrid during an interview with the Spanish radio program Onda Cero. The Juventus striker left Madrid last summer after becoming frustrated with a lack of playing time in Spain and pointed a finger of blame at manager Carlo Ancelotti. Morata gained 34 […]
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/ 4032 days agoSchneiderlin wants to leave Saints if they don't qualify for Europe
Morgan Schneiderlin has reiterated his desire to leave Southampton should the club fail to qualify for the Champions League. The 25-year-old midfielder is currently with the French national team as they prepare for today's friendly against Brazil. Last summer, amid a flurry of transfer departures from the club, Southampton refused to allow Schneiderlin to leave […]
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/ 4033 days agoThomas Vermaelen begins light training with Barcelona
Earlier today, Thomas Vermaelen took part in a light training session with the members of Barcelona's squad who are not on international duty. Vermaelen signed from Arsenal for a reported £15 million last summer, but was almost immediately sidelined with a serious injury problem. The defender is hoping to make his Barcelona debut before the […]