…itself possessed a creative power they had previously underestimated. The move to Real Madrid in the summer of 2009 represented far more than a transfer between two football clubs. It was an encounter between the most ambitious player of his generation and the most demanding institution the sport has ever produced. Eve…

…comments were made in reference to Mbappé's reaction to Amarilla's statements. The Real Madrid forward reportedly described the senator as a "despicable woman unworthy of her office" after she made a series of offensive remarks, including questioning his French identity and using language that drew widespread condemnat…

…midfielder becomes the club’s third major exit after Marc Cucurella completed a move to Real Madrid and Tyrique George joined Everton.

Former Real Madrid coach Alvaro Arbeloa named Fulham manager Fulham have appointed Alvaro Arbeloa as their new manager on a three-year contract. The ex-Real Madrid boss has signed a three-year deal at Craven Cottage to become Marco Silva's successor after the Portuguese left for Benfica following the expiration of his…

…Silva to Benfica. The 43-year-old Spaniard takes charge at Craven Cottage after leaving Real Madrid at the end of last season, where he served as interim manager during the second half of the campaign. “I’m delighted to begin this new chapter with Fulham Football Club,” Arbeloa said. “It is a real honour for me to be e…

…Because it was the manager's decision. I never hide or shirk my responsibilities. "At Real Madrid, whenever the manager asked me to, I took them. Here, I followed the decision that had been made. "This shows that I haven't been selfish or acted in bad faith by seeking the spotlight," he said, as per SPORT. The Brazil n…

…saying, "The future of the Black Stars will not be built only on the pitch." The former Real Madrid coach and Manchester United assistant coach added: "Reaching a higher level should never be the destination - it should be the beginning of even greater ambitions. "Black Stars' success must start off the field by creati…

…admitted: "I am not the player I used to be." The former Manchester United, Juventus and Real Madrid forward, however, insisted he was still contributing, pointing to his three goals at the tournament-two against Uzbekistan in the group stage and a penalty in Portugal’s 2-1 win over Croatia in the last 32. Responding t…

…One of the finest footballers in history, the former Manchester United, Juventus and Real Madrid superstar refused to say when he will end his international career. But to numerous questions about what lies ahead and the flak that has come his way in recent years, Ronaldo conceded that “I am not the player I used to be…

…fuelled speculation over a potential move away from Turkey this summer, with Barcelona, Real Madrid, Atletico Madrid, Paris Saint-Germain, Manchester United and Chelsea all reportedly monitoring his situation. Speaking on the Cup Diary programme on Spor Smart, Dursun argued that Osimhen's style of play would not suit B…

…taken charge in April in what is his ninth role as a national team manager. The former Real Madrid boss and Manchester United assistant led Iran at the past three World Cups, suffering a 6-2 hammering by England in the group stage of the 2022 tournament in Qatar. “In football, four years is like a century, so I don’t e…

…has said he is “devastated” to see Marc Cucurella leave the Premier League club for Real Madrid. Los Blancos moved quickly to sign Cucurella upon the request of new manager, Jose Mourinho. The deal is worth a €55million (£47.5m) and €5m (£4.3m) in add-ons. Cucurella spent four years with Chelsea, during which he won th…

Real Madrid have denied reports linking the club with a bumper €200 million move for Bayern Munich and France winger

Real Madrid on Saturday released a statement on Bayern Munich winger Michael Olise amid the ongoing summer transfer window. The Los Blancos denied any agreement on personal terms with the France international, pointing at relationship with Bayern Munich. This comes after reports recently suggested that both Madrid and…

…injury against Real Oviedo. Initially tipped to return in time for El Clasico against Real Madrid, he suffered a relapse shortly before the match, with Barcelona coach Hansi Flick later admitting the club had rushed his recovery. Raphinha eventually returned in late November against Chelsea after spending two months on…

Spanish giants Real Madrid said Saturday they have not made any contact with Bayern Munich winger Michael Olise over a potential transfer. The France international, currently at the World Cup, has been linked with Madrid by Spanish media, reporting Los Blancos were considering making a bid of more than 200 million euro…

…lined up for the role, but despite serious discussions taking place, he opted for the Real Madrid job. At the 2026 World Cup, Portugal began their campaign with a 1-1 draw with DR Congo. 2026 World Cup: Portugal shortlists three managers as Martinez’ replacement after Mourinho snub

…sacked by Spain two days before the start of the 2018 World Cup after agreeing to become Real Madrid manager.But this is the first time a manager has lost his job after just one World Cup match and it brings to an end Lamouchi's five-month stint in charge of Tunisia.The former Nottingham Forest boss was only appointed…

…family would be watching on proudly.But things could have been very different if the Real Madrid defender's parents had not managed to flee Sierra Leone's decade-long civil war for a new life in Europe."There was only the decision to get out of there," Rudiger told BBC Sport Africa."I spoke many times with my brother a…

…just 0.26 xG in total shows how optimistic his shooting was against Australia.While the Real Madrid youngster is obviously far more talented than the average player, the quality of shots he took means that historically a player would score once every 31 attempts.South Korea's Son Heung-min was the worst finisher in the…

…France Under-21 striker Thierno Barry. (Times - subscription required) , externalReal Madrid are looking to continue their summer rebuild by signing a midfielder and a centre-back, with Chelsea and Argentina midfielder Enzo Fernandez, 25, being one of the options highly rated by the club. (ESPN) , externalThe Toffees a…

…was a unit."The transformation has invited comparisons with former Tottenham Hotspur and Real Madrid full-back turned forward Gareth Bale. Like the Wales icon, Bos spent much of his youth career as a relatively small left-sided defender before a dramatic growth spurt altered both his physique and his ceiling as a playe…

…2023.He was serenaded by those inside the Stade Pierre-Mauroy after helping Lille defeat Real Madrid in the Champions League on his 17th birthday.He then broke a record held by Eden Hazard after making 50 Ligue 1 appearances for Lille at the age of just 18.It is already quite a CV but what has struck Giroud, in particu…

Real Madrid have officially completed the signing of Ibrahima Konaté, with the French centre-back joining on a free transfer after the expiration of his contract with Liverpool. The 27-year-old has signed a four-year contract that will keep him at the Santiago Bernabéu until June 2030, becoming one of the club's headli…

…to leave Chelsea Football Club ahead of the 2026/27 season as he moves to Spain to join Real Madrid. The defender says his decision to leave Chelsea for Real Madrid was driven by the opportunity to join one of the world's biggest clubs and fulfil a lifelong ambition Speaking after completing his move, the Spanish left-…