…a sixth World Cup title. While praising Norway’s disciplined approach, the former Real Madrid coach accepted full responsibility for the defeat, admitting that his tactical adjustments during the hydration break ultimately proved costly. Haaland’s goal proved to be the decisive moment of the match, sending Norway into…
…Beyond Barcelona, Osimhen continues to attract interest from Manchester United, Arsenal, Real Madrid, PSG, and Bayern Munich.Osimhen's Barcelona transfer hit roadblockEarlier, Legit.ng reported Osimhen's complicated transfer situation as Barcelona shifts its focus towards Julian Alvarez, a decision reinforced by rising…
…legend Zinedine Zidane confirmed as France head coach on a four-year-deal Former Real Madrid manager Zinedine Zidane has been confirmed as the head coach of the France national team.He replaces Didier Deschamps, France's longest-serving manager, who ended his 14-year stint in charge after the nation's semi-final exit t…
…of the greatest footballers of all time, with a career that featured lengthy stints at Real Madrid and Manchester United. But his international journey reached its conclusion at this year's World Cup, where Portugal were eliminated in the round of 16 by eventual champions Spain.With his playing days entering their fina…
…league and cup double in the 2023/24 season. However, he lasted just seven months in the Real Madrid hotseat. Appointed last year, he departed the Spanish giants in January. Alonso is associated with a short passing game and implemented a 3-4-2-1 system at Leverkusen that proved so successful. But he has also shown pra…
Real Madrid have taken a major step in their pursuit of RB Leipzig’s highly rated young winger, Yan Diomande, after reportedly reaching a verbal agreement on personal terms with the 19-year-old Côte d’Ivoire international. According to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, writing on X on Saturday, Diomande has given Real M…
Arsenal want to sign Real Madrid superstar Vinicius Jr with move approved 'at all levels' Arsenal are exploring a potential move for Real Madrid forward Vinicius Jr as they continue to strengthen their squad following their Premier League title triumph.The Gunners are expected to be active in the transfer market after…
…move comes as City face uncertainty over Rodri, who is reportedly keen on a transfer to Real MadridChelsea signed Neto for £54m last year, meaning any deal could cost City a significant outlayFind it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca is targeting Chelsea winger Pedro Net…
…for the first time. Yet France's failure to reach the final has complicated his bid. The Real Madrid forward acknowledged as much himself: "I would have preferred not to be the top scorer and to have played in the final." Real Madrid's trophyless club season adds further weight against him.Yamal and Messi still in cont…
Real Madrid forward, Vinicius Junior has shared a carousel post featuring himself working out with American actor Terry Crews, while also tagging Manchester City’s Erling Haaland to join him for a holiday. After representing Brazil in the 2026 tournament, Vini is currently enjoying his off-season in his hometown of Rio…
…list. Alongside Osimhen, the players whose market values have remained stable include Real Madrid and Turkey star Arda Güler, as well as Juventus forward Kenan Yıldız. Leading the updated rankings is Barcelona prodigy Lamine Yamal, whose valuation has risen by €20 million, bringing it to €220 million, thus making him t…
…best strikers according to Planet Football Harry Kane (Bayern Munich) Kylian Mbappé (Real Madrid) Erling Haaland (Manchester City) Victor Osimhen (Galatasaray) Lautaro Martínez (Inter Milan) Mikel Oyarzabal (Real Sociedad) Julian Álvarez (Atlético Madrid) Viktor Gyökeres (Arsenal) Deniz Undav (Stuttgart) Robert Lewando…
…season. The 40-year-old joined Milan last summer after ending his 13-year spell at Real Madrid, signing an initial one-year contract with an option for a further year. Modric made 37 appearances in all competitions during his debut campaign, scoring two goals as Milan finished fifth in Serie A and reached the last 16 o…
…of the 2026 FIFA World Cup in North America. He has drawn a comparison between the Real Madrid superstar and NBA star James Harden. During his appearance on After Foot, Diaz noted that while Mbappe has consistently performed well individually, his teams have not secured trophies. He likened the French captain to NBA su…
…defensive strength, and quality in midfield. 5. Jude Bellingham — €103 million Real Madrid signed Bellingham from Borussia Dortmund in 2023 in a deal that made him one of the most expensive British players ever. The midfielder enjoyed a brilliant debut season in Spain, helping Madrid win major honours and establishing…
…Romano made the claim in a post shared on Facebook on Tuesday, saying the former Real Madrid manager would be officially unveiled in the coming days. "Zinedine Zidane has signed as the new France coach until June 2030. The story has been confirmed as Zizou will be unveiled as the new head coach in the next days - back…
Real Madrid susperstar, Vinicius Jr debuts new look after undergoing chin cosmetic surgery (videos) Real Madrid and Brazil forward Vinicius Jr has unveiled a striking new look following the conclusion of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. According to Brazilian news outlet TMC, the 26-year-old forward recently underwent a chin h…
…the tournament's leading scorer after winning the adidas Golden Boot with 10 goals. The Real Madrid star became the first footballer to win consecutive World Cup Golden Boots and also surpassed Lionel Messi as the competition's all-time leading goalscorer.
…the tournament's leading scorer after winning the adidas Golden Boot with 10 goals.The Real Madrid star became the first footballer to win consecutive World Cup Golden Boots and also surpassed Lionel Messi as the competition's all-time leading goalscorer.
…finals, further cementing his status as one of the country's greatest footballers.The Real Madrid forward has captained France since 2023 under head coach Didier Deschamps and also became his country's all-time leading goalscorer during the 2026 World Cup, overtaking Olivier Giroud. Despite entering the tournament afte…
…face Argentina on Tuesday night. According to Obi Mikel, everyone, including current Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho, has tried to stop Messi, but the eight-time Ballon d’Or winner manages to find a solution on the pitch. Speaking on The Rest Is Football podcast, Obi Mikel also insisted that it’s impossible to stop M…
…PIF, continued to strengthen. Among their high-profile additions was Ronaldo's former Real Madrid team-mate Karim Benzema, who joined from Al Ittihad. Ronaldo returned to playing after two matches following the meeting of his main demands, namely the payment of overdue salaries and management autonomy being restored to…
…biggest challenge now will be containing France’s formidable attack led by Mbappe. The Real Madrid forward heads into the encounter with eight goals, level with Argentina captain Lionel Messi in the race for the Golden Boot. France’s attacking options also include Ballon d’Or winner Ousmane Dembele and Michael Olise, w…
…during the encounter against Norway, as he also lauded Bellingham, insisting that the Real Madrid midfielder was the most active player for Thomas Tuchel’s side. “Jude Bellingham has been the most active player for England,” Ibrahimovic told Fox Sports. “But I think they are playing with one player less so far, Madueke…
…top managerial positions since leaving Liverpool in 2024, including speculation over the Real Madrid job, although he previously dismissed those reports. His close relationship with DFB vice-president Hans-Joachim Watzke, who worked alongside him during their successful years at Borussia Dortmund, is understood to have…