Tag: Ancelotti
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Ballon d’Or: Ancelotti reveals Real Madrid star won’t win award
Real Madrid head coach, Carlo Ancelotti has stated that midfielder Toni Kroos will not win the Ballon d’Or award in 2024. Ancelotti, who admitted he would like to see Kroos win the Ballon d’Or, said the Germany international could fight for the award if he wins both the Champions League and the Euro 2024 this…
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Transfer: ‘We’ve more important things’ – Ancelotti speaks on Kylian Mbappe’s arrival to Real Madrid
Real Madrid head coach, Carlo Ancelotti, has insisted that he is not thinking of France captain Kylian Mbappe’s imminent arrival at Santiago Bernabeu. Ancelotti spoke about Mbappe’s transfer following Real Madrid’s 4-0 win over Granada on Saturday. On Friday, Mbappe officially announced that he would be leaving Paris Saint-Germain this summer. The 25-year-old is widely…
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Ballon d’Or: Carlo Ancelotti names Real Madrid star to win award
In a post-match statement, Real Madrid’s head coach, Carlo Ancelotti, lauded the exceptional performance of Vinicius Junior, dubbing the Brazilian dynamo as a strong contender for the Ballon d’Or award. Ancelotti’s praise came in the wake of Vinicius’ stellar showing against Bayern Munich in the Champions League semifinal clash. Despite conceding an early goal to…
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UCL: Ancelotti picks goalkeeper that’ll start between Courtois, Lunin for Real Madrid against Bayern at Bernabeu
Real Madrid boss, Carlo Ancelotti, has confirmed that goalkeeper Andriy Lunin would take the goalkeeping duties when the Los Blancos face Bayern Munich in the Champions League semi-final second leg tie on Wednesday at Santiago Bernabeu. Ancelotti spoke on Friday at his pre-match press conference ahead of Real Madrid’s La Liga clash with Cadiz on…
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Champions League: Ancelotti explains why he substituted Jude Bellingham against Bayern Munich
Real Madrid boss, Carlo Ancelotti, has explained why he substituted Jude Bellingham in the Los Blancos’ Champions League semi-final first leg 2-2 draw with Bayern Munich on Tuesday night. Bellingham was replaced by veteran midfielder Luka Modric in the 75th minute of the encounter at the Allianz Arena. The England international left the pitch with Real Madrid still chasing…
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UCL: ‘Absolutely excellent’ – Ancelotti hails two Real Madrid players after 2-2 draw with Bayern Munich
Real Madrid manager, Carlo Ancelotti has singled out two of his players for praise following their UEFA Champions League semi-final first leg 2-2 draw with Bayern Munich on Tuesday. Real Madrid took the lead through Vinicius Jr, but his goal was cancelled out by Leroy Sane before Harry Kane put the home side in front.…
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LaLiga: Real Madrid president, Perez ‘blocked’ Ancelotti from signing England star
Real Madrid president, Florentino Perez, ‘blocked’ head coach Carlo Ancelotti’s request to sign striker Harry Kane from Tottenham Hotspur last summer, Relevo reports. Ancelotti had made the England captain his top target ahead of this season. It is believed signing Kane was even a bigger priority for Ancelotti than landing Jude Bellingham from Borussia Dortmund.…
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LaLiga: Ancelotti gives verdict on Barcelona’s possible goal, Real Madrid’s penalty after El Clasico 3-2 win
Real Madrid manager, Carlo Ancelotti has given his verdict on Barcelona’s possible goal and his side’s penalty after the Los Blancos’ La Liga El Clasico 3-2 win on Sunday night. Recall that Jude Bellingham scored in the 91st minute to give Real Madrid all three points against Xavi’s men. The win ensured Real Madrid solidify…
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‘I know him’ – Ancelotti reveals Real Madrid star that’ll never accept to be bench player
Real Madrid boss, Carlo Ancelotti has revealed that midfielder Luka Modric will never accept to be a bench player in his squad. Modric’s playing time has been limited under Ancelotti. The Croatian international is out of contract with Real Madrid this summer and he is expected to leave Santiago Bernabeu. The former Tottenham Hotspur star had…