Tag: Real Madrid
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Ballon d’Or: Michael Owen reveals player to win award this year
Former England striker, Michael Owen has backed Real Madrid duo Jude Bellingham and Vinicius Junior as the favorites to win the 2024 Ballon d’Or. Bellingham and Vinicius were impressive for Real Madrid last season as they helped Los Blancos won both the Champions League and the LaLiga. “Bellingham has obviously done great. If England go…
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Euro 2024: Van der Vaart reveals best goal of the tournament
Former Real Madrid midfielder, Rafael van der Vaart has picked Switzerland star Xherdan Shaqiri’s wonder strike against Scotland as the best goal at the Euro 2024 so far. On Wednesday, Shaqiri scored a goal as Switzerland drew 1-1 against Scotland in Cologne. The Swiss had defeated Hungary 3-1 in their first game. But Van der…
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Transfer: Two Real Madrid players leave Santiago Bernabeu for new clubs
Two Real Madrid players are set to leave Santiago Bernabeu this week. According to football transfer guru Fabrizio Romano, the two players are Rafa Marin and Alex Jimenez. Marin will join Napoli on a permanent deal worth around €10m. Jimenez, meanwhile, will join AC Milan for €5m. “Real Madrid will receive over €10m for Rafa…
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Messi reveals footballer that made him most angry in his career
Inter Miami captain, Lionel Messi has revealed that former Real Madrid defender Sergio Ramos is the player that made him most angry in his career as a professional footballer. Messi played against Ramos several times in the El-Clasico when both players were at Barcelona and Real Madrid, respectively. The duo eventually ended up becoming teammates…
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Ballon d’Or: Mourinho names player to win award this year
Fenerbahce head coach, Jose Mourinho, has named the player to win the 2024 Ballon d’Or award. Speaking with TNT Sport, the Portuguese was asked several questions about the European Championship which kicks off this Friday. In the quickfire chat, the former Chelsea and Real Madrid manager predicted his native Portugal will win the Euros and…
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Ballon d’Or 2024: ‘Injury didn’t stop him’ – Dani Carvajal picks player that should win award
Real Madrid defender, Dani Carvajal has picked his teammate Vinicius Junior as the player that should win the Ballon d’Or award this year. According to the Spain international, the Brazilian deserves the top individual prize after his performances for Madrid this season despite injury. Vinicius made 39 appearances across competitions for the Los Blancos in…
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Why Hazard flopped at Real Madrid – Luc Eymael
Former Belgium goalkeeper, Luc Eymael has given reason why Eden Hazard flopped at Real Madrid. Hazard joined Real Madrid from Chelsea a year after Cristiano Ronaldo had left in 2018. But the Belgian struggled to replicate his Chelsea form. He eventually left the Los Blancos last summer after a forgettable injury-plagued spell and retired from…
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Transfer: Chelsea beat Real Madrid to secures deal for Pedro Lima
Chelsea have secured a contract agreement with Brazilian youngster Pedro Lima, outpacing Real Madrid in the race to sign the 17-year-old full-back from Sport Recife. Real Madrid had eyed Lima as a potential long-term replacement for Dani Carvajal. But Chelsea are now in the final stages of completing Lima’s deal. Lima is expected to join…
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Transfer: He’s best player – Barcelona defender hails Real Madrid’s latest signing
Barcelona defender, Jules Kounde has hailed Real Madrid’s summer signing Kylian Mbappe as “Crème de la Crème (the best of the best)”. The pair faced each other in last season’s UEFA Champions League quarterfinals as PSG eliminated Barcelona 7-3 on aggregate. Kounde and Mbappe are both international teammates with the France national team. “A player…
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Ballon d’Or: Rodrygo picks player who deserves to win award this year
Real Madrid star, Rodrygo, has picked his teammate Vinicius Junior as the favorite to win the 2024 Ballon d’Or. Vinicius led Real Madrid to win the La Liga and UEFA Champions League titles last season. He hit double digits in both goals and assists across all competitions for Real Madrid. However, Rodrygo sees Vinicius as…