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/ 4035 days agoSami Khedira confirms he will leave Real Madrid in the summer
Sami Khedira has confirmed he will leave Real Madrid at the end of the season when his five-year contract with the club comes to an end. The announcement will come as no surprise for those who have followed the player's saga in Spain over the past two seasons. In November it was learned Madrid refused to […]
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/ 4035 days agoCopa del Rey final to be held in the Camp Nou on May 30
The Copa del Rey final between Barcelona and Athletic Bilbao will be held in the Camp Nou on May 30. It had been reported both finalists favored the Santiago Bernabeu as the final's site. But Real Madrid were against the match being played in their home stadium and informed the Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) the venue would […]
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/ 4035 days agoRaphael Varane determined to leave his mark with Real Madrid
Real Madrid defender Raphael Varane is determined to leave his mark within the team despite a lack of playing time under manager Carlo Ancelotti. The France international is preparing for tomorrow's friendly against Brazil and is expected to start in Didier Deschamps starting eleven. Although the 21-year-old has been a regular with the French national […]
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/ 4035 days agoJuventus admit it will be hard keeping Pogba if he wants to leave
Juventus director general Giuseppe "Beppe" Marotta has admitted it will be difficult keeping Paul Pogba if the midfielder decides he wants to leave the club. Pogba has continually been linked with a move away from Juventus despite signing a contract extension with the Turin club in October – a deal which ties him to the Serie A […]
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/ 4036 days agoCarrick believes Man United are moving in the right direction
Manchester United midfielder Michael Carrick believes the team has started to fulfill its potential and is confident they are moving in the right direction. Since their surprising 5-3 defeat to Leicester City on September 21st, United have lost only three times in 25 league matches leaving them in fourth place in the BPL with nine games to play. […]
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/ 4036 days agoJames Rodriguez returns to Real Madrid training after broken foot
James Rodriguez has begun the process of returning to the Real Madrid lineup after the midfielder took part in training earlier today. Back in February, the Colombian was ruled out of action for two months after scans revealed a break in the fifth metatarsal of the right foot. The injury occurred during the 26th minute of Real […]
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/ 4036 days agoMartin Odegaard preparing for Euro 2016 qualifier against Croatia
Martin Odegaard is training with the Norway national team ahead of this weekend's Euro 2016 qualifier against Croatia. Despite not featuring for Real Madrid since his signing in January, Odegaard is expected to feature for Norway in Zagreb on Saturday. The 16-year-old prodigy already has three caps after making his international debut for Norway in August 2014. National team […]
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/ 4036 days agoDiego Simeone pleased with Atletico Madrid's commitment to growth
Diego Simeone is excited about the future of Atletico Madrid and is happy with the club's continued commitment to growth. Earlier this morning, news broke of Simeone's contract renewal with the Spanish champions. The deal will see the 44-year-old remain with Atletico Madrid until June 2020, and makes him the highest paid member of the […]
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/ 4036 days agoKarim Benzema says Real Madrid are still confident despite El Clasico defeat
Karim Benzema says Real Madrid has regained its confidence despite this weekend's defeat in El Clasico. The France international went on to say Madrid have not thrown in the towel, and is maintaining belief they can catch league leading Barcelona with ten matches to play. La Blaugrana now hold a four point advantage over Madrid after Sunday's 2-1 victory […]
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/ 4036 days agoRadamel Falcao wants consistent playing time next season
Manchester United striker Radamel Falcao is looking for consistent playing time next season. Whether or not it will happen with Manchester United is yet to be seen. The Colombia international has struggled in recent months for continuity under manager Louis van Gaal. Just last week, Falcao's former agent Silvano Espindola told a Colombian newspaper the striker's […]
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/ 4036 days agoDiego Costa removed from Spain squad due to hamstring injury
The Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) have issued a statement confirming striker Diego Costa has left the national team squad due to injury. The Chelsea player was assessed by the RFEF's medical staff and it was determined the striker has suffered a level 1 hamstring tear on the biceps femoris of the left thigh, which was previously […]
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/ 4036 days agoDiego Simeone signs contract extension with Atletico Madrid
Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone has extended his current deal with the club until 2020. An official announcement is expected later today. The agreement includes the Argentine himself and his entire staff, made up of assistants German 'Mono' Burgos and Juan Vizcaino; physios Oscar Ortega, Carlos Menedez and Ivan Rafael Dian Infante; goalkeeper coach Pablo […]
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/ 4037 days agoReal Madrid identify abusive fans, suspend one individual
Real Madrid has identified the three individuals who shouted abuse and attacked player's cars during the early morning hours today. The club says they plan to pass information to the Spanish National Anti-Violence Commission on two men who were seen on video. Madrid has also identified the other individual seen in the images as a "Real […]
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/ 4037 days agoLuis Suarez's el Clasico performance praised by Barcelona manager
It seems like ages ago when fans and the media were questioning Barcelona's acquisition of Luis Suarez. The Uruguayan striker has had the support of his teammates and manager since his arrival from Liverpool this summer – even during a stretch which saw the goalscorer struggle to find the back of the net for his new club. […]
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/ 4037 days agoSpanish press are pushing Gareth Bale out of Spain
The abuse Gareth Bale has received from Real Madrid fans and the Spanish press has steadily increased since his arrival in September 2013. Over the past few months, the criticism has increased significantly with the player's every move and decision on and off the pitch being scrutinized by the masses in Spain. Without question, the […]