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Ex-Chelsea Striker Facing La Liga Ban

Atletico Madrid striker Diego Costa could be out for the rest of the season with the Spaniard facing a ban in the Spanish La Liga after his red card against Barcelona at the weekend. Brazilian-born Spanish striker Diego Costa was sent off against title rivals Barcelona at the weekend after 28 minutes and his dismissal was crucial as the Catalans move a step closer to retaining their league title with a 2-0 win. Luis Suarez and Lionel Messi scored within a minute in the closing stages of the game to give Barcelona the three points at … [Read more...]

Ex-Chelsea Player Sees Red In La Liga Decider

The Spanish La Liga clash between defending champions Barcelona and rivals Atletico Madrid on Saturday was billed as a potential title decider but in the end, Catalan giants ran out comfortable winners after Atletico Madrid striker Diego Costa was sent off in the first half of the league encounter. The former Chelsea Striker was given his marching orders in the 28th minute after his rant towards the centre referee and that proved to be the turning point in the game. Lloris Error Secures Premier League Summit For Liverpool Barcelona came … [Read more...]

Ex-Liverpool Striker On Target In Atletico Win

Former Liverpool striker Luis Suarez played a big role for his club in their league clash with Atletico Madrid on Saturday night. Luis Suarez plays his club football for Spanish La Liga giants Barcelona at the moment. The Uruguayan international scored one of the goals as Barcelona moved a step closer to their quest of retaining the Spanish La Liga crown they won in the last campaign with a 2-0 victory over Atletico Madrid in their league meeting at the Nou Camp on Saturday night. Liverpool Must Improve Against Bayern Atletico Madrid … [Read more...]

Real Madrid To Offload Ex-Chelsea Goalkeeper 

Chelsea fans would be having a laugh at the moment in the wake of the news that Spanish La Liga giants Real Madrid are looking to offload one of their former players. Thibaut Courtois was a Chelsea goalkeeper until last summer when he forced through a move to Real Madrid with a year left on his then Chelsea contract. Real Madrid spent £40m to sign Courtois last summer while Croatian midfielder Mateo Kovacic joined Chelsea on loan as part of the transfer. The Daily Mirror revealed that the Los Merengues could now be looking to sell him this … [Read more...]

Real Madrid Loanee Wants Chelsea Stay Despite Zidane Return

Chelsea midfielder Mateo Kovacic is keen to make his loan move to Stamford Bridge permanent according to the publication from popular media outlet Goal. It was revealed that the Croatian World Cup star won’t mind staying in West London despite the recent reappointment of French football legend Zinedine Zidane at his parent club Real Madrid. Zidane became the third manager at Real Madrid in March following the dismissal of former teammate Santiago Solari who had replaced ex-Spanish national team manager Julen Lopetegui as the Real Madrid … [Read more...]

Ex-Liverpool Players Shine In La Liga Thriller

Former Liverpool players Luis Suarez and Philippe Coutinho were on target for Spanish champions Barcelona who played out a thrilling eight-goal salvo at the home of Villareal in their La Liga meeting on Tuesday night. Coutinho gave the visitors a 12th minute lead off an assist from fellow Brazilian Malcom before the much maligned Malcom turned goalscorer four minutes later. Nigerian winger Samuel Chukwueze pulled one back for the Yellow Submarines midway into the first half. Karl Toko Ekambi completed the comeback for the hosts in the 50th … [Read more...]

Highest-Paid Managers: Simeone Beats Mourinho To Top Spot

Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone has beaten former Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho to the top spot on the list of the highest-paid managers in world football. According to France Football via Goal, the Atletico Madrid boss finished at the top of the list of the top 20 highest-paid managers. Diego Simeone had a total income of £35m ahead of Jose Mourinho (£26.6m) Former Arsenal striker Thierry Henry had a brief three-month stint at French Ligue 1 giants AS Monaco before he was sacked earlier this year and he’s third on the list with the … [Read more...]

Real Madrid now ready to sell this defender?

It is now suggested by Man United that Spanish La Liga outfit Real Madrid are willing to change their mind on their stand not to have defender Raphael Varane sold in the coming summer window. Raphael Varane has been on the radar of the Red Devils as he has been impressive so far this season despite the poor form of the Los Blancos. The Red Devils have the signing of a defender as one of their priorities as they seek to engage in the coming summer window as hinted by manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer who claims to be in the know of all the suitors … [Read more...]

Bale now knows the only option he has got with the EPL

A number of English Premier League sides have been linked with an interest for Wales international and Real Madrid star Gareth Bale ahead of the coming summer transfer window. Gareth Bale is reported to have falling out of favour in the Real Madrid team and there are speculations that he does not have a smooth relationship with manager Zinedine Zidane. The second return of the football legend has now fuelled the exit of the Wales international forward and the likes of Arsenal, Man United and Tottenham, his former side have been linked with his … [Read more...]

Mane Is Ready For Real Madrid Transfer

Southampton midfielder Oriol Romeu is certain that former teammate Sadio Mane is ready for a big move to outgoing European champions Real Madrid. Romeu played with Sadio Mane at Southampton before the Senegalese international star joined the Reds in the summer of 2016 for a fee believed to be around £34m. The former Barcelona player spoke about Mane in a chat with trusted Spanish newspaper Marca as he revealed that the Liverpool forward has the required quality to thrive at Real Madrid. Oriol Romeu knows all about the quality needed to play … [Read more...]

Liverpool Star Made Top Transfer Priority At Real Madrid

Liverpool fans have to worry about the prospect of losing one of their star forwards following the news that Spanish La Liga giants Real Madrid are lurking around the corner and are ready to pounce on him. Reports coming out of Spain claim that Real Madrid want to sign in-form Liverpool player Sadio Mane this summer and that they have made him their top transfer priority. Senegalese international star Mane is one-third of the famed Liverpool front trio with Mohamed Salah and Roberto Firmino make up the deadly front trio at Liverpool. This … [Read more...]

Why Pogba should not be condemned for Madrid interest

France international midfielder Paul Pogba has come under attack by Man United fans for declaring his interest to join Spanish La Liga outfit Real Madrid to play under coach Zinedine Zidane. The former Juventus star has long been linked with a move away from the Old Trafford, especially at the start of the season because of his rift with former manager Jose Mourinho. His new and happy life at the club under interim manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer was expected to lay all speculations to rest but that did not happen. Red Devils fans are not happy … [Read more...]

Antoine Griezmann, Paul Pogba’s summer transfer plans exposed

No wonder, French international Paul Pogba made a shocking claim that he would be happy to join Real Madrid to play under football legend Zinedine Zidane; it has been revealed that he has transfer plans alongside his national teammate Antoine Griezmann. The former Juventus player has been linked with a move away from the Old Trafford with a number of clubs mentioned as his destination and he seems to be fuelling the speculations with his claim. France 1998 World Cup winner Frank Leboeuf has revealed that the two French players have plans to … [Read more...]

Emery turns attention to La Liga defender

Arsenal manager Unai Emery is reported to have turned his attention to La Liga outfit Getafe defender Djene Dakonam ahead of the coming summer transfer window. The North London outfit boss has been interested in the star defender for a long time which is the reason why he embarked on a scouting journey to watch the star player in their goalless draw against Valencia on Sunday. The Gunners and Barcelona had submitted formal offers for Djene Dakonam in the last summer transfer window and they are set to battle again in this coming window with … [Read more...]

Real Madrid return for this United star

There are suggestions that the delay in sealing a deal with Man United is now yielding positive results as it is reported that Real Madrid are now back for the signature of Spanish goalkeeper David De Gea. The La Liga giants have been on the radar of the goalkeeper for the past years with several efforts made to snap him up but it did not work through. The Los Blancos have been able to secure the signature of Belgium goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois but that has not given them the satisfaction inbetween the sticks as he struggles to settle at the … [Read more...]

Chelsea Target Signs For Real Madrid In €50m Deal

FC Porto defender Eder Militao has signed for European champions Real Madrid ahead of other interested clubs like Manchester United and Chelsea. His transfer was announced earlier on Thursday evening and he’s expected to join the Los Merengues at the end of this season. The 21-year-old has put pen to paper on a six-year deal until 2025 in a transfer reported to be around €50m. Eder Militao would be a fantastic addition to the Real Madrid setup under new manager Zinedine Zidane. This player finally tempts Chelsea and others to make an … [Read more...]

Zidane Reunion Is Perfect For Real Madrid – Mourinho

Former Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho is certain that the reappointment of Zinedine Zidane is perfect for European champions Real Madrid. French football legend Zidane is back as the Real Madrid manager just nine months after he resigned from the post. Zidane had stunned the footballing world last summer when he left the Real Madrid managerial job shortly after leading the Los Merengues to an unprecedented third successive Champions League title via a 3-1 victory over Premier League giants Liverpool in their final clash in May 2018. The 1998 … [Read more...]

Real Madrid Make Contact For Unsettled Chelsea Target

Champions League holders Real Madrid have made contact with unsettled Inter Milan striker Mauro Icardi according to reports coming out of the media in Italy. Italian news outlet Tuttomercatoweb claim that the Spanish La Liga giants have contacted the player’s agent about a possible move to the Estadio Santiago Bernabeu. It was revealed that Real Madrid made contact with Mauro Icardi on Monday which was when new manager Zinedine Zidane was unveiled. The French football legend returned to the club just eight months after he resigned from the … [Read more...]

Chelsea Loanee Culpable In Atletico Madrid Defeat

Nigerian Super Eagles defender Kenneth Omeruo was the main culprit after his team suffered a narrow 1-0 defeat at the hands of Atletico Madrid. Kenneth Omeruo currently plays his club football for Spanish La Liga club Leganes having joined on loan from Premier League giants Chelsea. The Nigerian defender left Chelsea to join Leganes on a temporary deal at the start of the season. The 25-year-old has been impressive during his loan spell at Leganes until yesterday’s game against Atletico Madrid. Why Virgil Van Dijk Will Win PFA Player … [Read more...]

Juventus Plotting Summer Raid For Liverpool Target Isco and Marcelo

Italian Serie A champions Juventus are reportedly eyeing a double swoop on European champions Real Madrid ahead of this summer’s transfer window. This is according to the publication from popular Italian news portal Tuttosport which claimed that the Italians will raid Real Madrid for the duo of Isco Alarcon and Marcelo. Spanish international Isco has not had the best of times at the Estadio Santiago Bernabeu this season especially since club manager Santiago Solari took over in October. Ex-Real Madrid winger Solari was initially appointed … [Read more...]

Why Alvaro Morata Joined Atletico Madrid Revealed

Chelsea striker Alvaro Morata has revealed what prompted him to sign for Spanish La Liga giants Atletico Madrid during the January transfer window. Spanish international Morata talked about his move to Atletico Madrid in an interview with AS. According to him, the Atletico Madrid made contact with him over three years ago in their bid to sign him over three years ago before adding that he promised Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simone about signing for the club. Chelsea paid a club-record transfer of £71m to secure his transfer from European … [Read more...]

Chelsea Defender Eyed By Real Madrid In Free Transfer Move

European champions Real Madrid are eyeing a free transfer move for Chelsea defender David Luiz according to reports coming out of the media in Spain. Real Madrid have been linked with big money moves for the likes of Neymar (Paris Saint Germain), Christian Eriksen (Tottenham Hotspur) and Eden Hazard (Chelsea) and the Spaniards will also try to cut costs by targeting free transfer players like David Luiz. El Gol Digital claim that the Los Merengues are potentially eyeing four free transfer moves this summer. David Luiz, Aaron Ramsey … [Read more...]

How Real Madrid Could Sign Chelsea Star In £100m Deal

Champions League holders Real Madrid are reportedly confident of landing one of their long-term transfer targets when the summer transfer window comes calling in few months time. According to the publication from John Cross of the Daily Mirror, the Spanish La Liga giants believe that they are on course to sealing the transfer of Chelsea forward Eden Hazard in the summer. He further added that the Los Merengues are ready to spend as much as £100m to sign the Belgian international attacker. Eden Hazard has been heavily linked with a move to … [Read more...]

13-Goal Liverpool Target On Real Madrid Radar

Eintracht Frankfurt striker Luka Jovic has emerged as a transfer target for European champions Real Madrid. Spanish newspaper AS claim that the Champions League holders see Luka Jovic as a long-term replacement for French striker Karim Benzema. The former Lyon attacker is entering the twilight of his football career and the Los Merengues have targeted Luka Jovic as the man to replace him at the club. Karim Benzema was a key member of the Real Madrid team that won three successive Champions League titles under the guidance of French football … [Read more...]

Done deal: Chelsea seal another deal

Chelsea are one of the busiest clubs at the ongoing transfer window as they have reached another agreement with Atletico Madrid over Alvaro Morata's future units. Last week the Blues completed their loan move for Juventus striker Gonzalo Higuain who will be with the Stamford Bridge outfits for the rest of the season. In the same week, the Blues also reached an agreement with Turkish side Fenerbahce over Victor Moses services. Maurizio Sarri sanctioned the player's loan switch to the struggling Turkish club where he is expected to spend at … [Read more...]