Chelsea striker Diego Costa helped Spain to a 2-0 friendly win over Belgium in Brussels before calling out the Spanish media for their criticism of his performances for the national team. Costa set up David Silva for Spain's first goal before the Manchester City midfielder went on to score his second goal of the night to cap off a good performance for Julen Lopetegui's men. The striker was brought on in the 27th minute in place of an injured Alvaro Morata, and reckons it was one of his best games for Spain. "If I were a Real Madrid or Barca player, you would say I played well," Costa told reporters. "I did bad games. But even if I don't score, the truth must be said. I missed the goals but they will arrive. "Media don't lie many times when they say I … [Read more...]
Gareth Bale not bothered by Paul Pogba surpassing his record fee
Gareth Bale says he is not bothered by losing the tag of the world's most expensive player to Paul Pogba. Bale's three-year reign as the most expensive player in football history ended when Pogba joined Manchester United from Juventus for £89million last month. That fee eclipsed the £85.3million Real Madrid paid Tottenham to sign Wales forward Bale in the summer of 2013. But Bale said: "I'm not fussed and I couldn't care less. "None of the players have pulled my leg on it." Bale was speaking at a UEFA Champions League gala dinner to launch the 'Road to Cardiff' with the 2017 final being held in his home city at what was known as the Millennium Stadium. The 27-year-old would become only the sixth player to win the European Cup or Champions League … [Read more...]
Morata and Kroos on target as Real Madrid beat Celta Vigo
Real Madrid struck through Toni Kroos with nine minutes remaining to beat Celta Vigo and extend their LaLiga winning streak. Toni Kroos scored an impressive late winner as Real Madrid battled to a 2-1 victory over Celta Vigo in LaLiga. A quiet game burst into life in the final 30 minutes, with Alvaro Morata giving Madrid the lead, only for an excellent strike from Fabian Orellana to set up a tense finish. But Madrid were not to be denied, with Kroos striking from outside the area with just nine minutes left to delight the Santiago Bernabeu. Following the win, Zinedine ZIdane's men have six points from their first two games, with title rivals Barcelona facing a testing trip to play Athletic Bilbao on Sunday. Madrid have now won 14 league matches in … [Read more...]
Real Madrid will take on Borussia Dortmond, Sporting Lisbon and Legia Warsaw in Championship Group F
The European Champions and current Super Cup holder will play the first game of Champions League on the verge of retaining their title. Real Madrid will take on Borussian Dortmond, Sporting Lisbon and Legia Warsaw in group f of the Champions League. The group stage will kick off on 13th and 14th of september, and will come to an end on the 6th and 7th of December. The final of the season champion league will be played at Millenium Stadium in Cardiff on the 3rd of June 2017. Champions League Group Table Group A: PSG, Arsenal, Basel and Ludogorets. Group B: Benfica, Napoli, Dynamo Kiev and Besiktas. Group C: Barcelona, Manchester City, Borussia Mochengladbach Group D Bayer Munich, Atletico Madrid, PSV and Rostov Group E: CSKA Moscow, … [Read more...]
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