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/ 4051 days agoBarcelona's work is far from done says Luis Enrique
Barcelona manager Luis Enrique has stressed his team's objective is to be in first place at the end of the season despite leapfrogging Real Madrid on the La Liga table yesterday, Since their 1-0 defeat to Real Sociedad, Barcelona has been in scintillating form, winning 15 out of 16 matches in all competitions, while outscoring opponents 56-13. They have […]
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/ 4051 days agoJuan Mata says Man United-Arsenal is 'pure English football'
Midfielder Juan Mata has described the match-up between Manchester United and Arsenal as 'pure English football,' speaking ahead of today's FA Cup quarter-final. United and Arsenal are currently joint record holders of the cup with 11 wins apiece. The Spanish playmaker went on to say he is excited about his third FA Cup quarter-final in […]
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/ 4051 days agoCarlo Ancelotti refuses to change Real Madrid's lineup against Schalke
Carlo Ancelotti has stated he will not alter Real Madrid's lineup for tomorrow's UEFA Champions League Round of 16 second leg against Schalke 04, despite a string of recent poor performances. The lack of goals from Madrid's attacking trio of Gareth Bale, Karim Benzema and Cristiano Ronaldo (BBC) has been noticeable since the start of the New Year. While acknowledging […]
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/ 4051 days agoBale, Benzema and Ronaldo could cost Real Madrid the title
The production of Gareth Bale, Karim Benzema and Cristiano Ronaldo has dropped off significantly since the start of the season. If the forwards' current form continues, it will undoubtedly effect any chance Real Madrid has of winning the La Liga title this year. Following yesterday's 6-1 win over Rayo Vallecano, Barcelona leapfrogged Real Madrid in […]
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/ 4052 days agoParma return to play after being handed lifeline by Serie A clubs
Parma returned to Serie A competition earlier today after having its two previous league fixtures called off as a result of the club's dire financial situation. Parma, who are over 100 million euros (£70 million) in debt, are facing a bankruptcy hearing on March 19 and were in danger of having to forfeit their season. […]
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/ 4052 days agoBarcelona show no signs of letting up after Messi-Suarez duo sink Rayo 6-1
Barcelona continued their fantastic run of form earlier today with a resounding 6-1 victory over Rayo Vallecano. The win, combined with Real Madrid's 1-0 defeat to Athletic Bilbao on Saturday, means Barcelona are now in sole possession of first place in La Liga. Since their disappointing 1-0 defeat to Real Sociedad in early January, Barcelona have […]
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/ 4052 days agoManchester City will not replace Manuel Pellegrini next season
Manchester City will not replace manager Manuel Pellegrini next season, despite the club's disappointing results both domestically and in Europe. City currently trail league leading Chelsea by five points in the Premier League with ten games left to play (Chelsea have eleven games left having played one less game). The club is also on the […]
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/ 4054 days agoReal Madrid finalizing £22 million deal for Porto defender Danilo
According to various reports in Spain, Real Madrid have reached a £22 million agreement for FC Porto defender Danilo. The only things left to finalize the deal are minor details in the contract and the player's signature. Just over a week ago, Porto president Pinto da Costa reportedly slapped a £30 million price tag on the […]
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/ 4054 days agoLuka Modric returns to Real Madrid squad against Schalke 04; Odegaard ruled out
Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti has confirmed midfielder Luka Modric will be back in his squad against Schalke 04 next week, but went on to reveal that Norwegian wonderkid Martin Odegaard will not be named on the Champions League roster. Ancelotti has repeatedly stated Modric would return to the lineup in March – well before Real Madrid play […]
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/ 4054 days agoValencia manager Nuno downplays his role with rejuvenated team
Valencia manager Nuno Santo has downplayed the role he has played with the rejuvenated La Liga side this season, stating he is only one part of a team where no one person is more important than the next. Last year, Valencia missed out on European qualification for the first time since the 2004-05 season. Nuno was brought […]
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/ 4054 days agoRyan Giggs praises relationship with Louis van Gaal
Manchester United assistant Ryan Giggs has praised the relationship between himself and manager Louis van Gaal. Immediately after United's 1-0 victory over Newcastle, rumors began to spread regarding Giggs happiness while working under Van Gaal given the reaction of Van Gaal and Giggs mid-week (see below). Cameras had shown the Dutch boss celebrating Ashley Young's […]
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/ 4055 days agoReal Madrid admit signing Chicharito was a mistake
Real Madrid have admitted signing Javier 'Chicharito' Hernandez from Manchester United was a "mistake", according to Spanish journalist Melchor Ruiz. Ruiz, who works for Cadena COPE, told the Spanish radio program El Partido de las 12 that sources close to Real Madrid told him they regretted signing the on-loan Mexican striker. Mostly utilized as a substitute, Chicharito has made […]
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/ 4055 days agoAtletico Madrid prepared to pay Diego Simeone more than its highest earning player
Atletico Madrid are prepared to make manager Diego Simeone the highest paid member of its squad, according to the Spanish newspaper Marca. Simeone is the hottest managerial property in world soccer, with the Argentine being heavily-linked with Manchester City, Paris Saint-Germain and Liverpool in recent months. In just over three years at the helm, the […]
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/ 4055 days agoFrank de Boer believes Louis Van Gaal will win over his critics
Ajax manager Frank de Boer has backed fellow Dutchman Louis van Gaal to succeed at Manchester United. De Boer, who won three Eredivisie titles, the UEFA Cup and UEFA Champions League with Van Gaal at Ajax, as well as a La Liga title at Barcelona in 1998-99, is confident his countryman's methods will eventually come […]
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/ 4055 days agoToni Kroos enjoying positive start to his Real Madrid career
German international Toni Kroos has settled in quickly at Real Madrid after completing his summer move from Bayern Munich. In an interview with UEFA.com, the versatile midfielder discussed his new life in Spain, working alongside manager Carlo Ancelotti and his goal to win another Champions League title – this time for Real Madrid. "It has […]