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Carlo Ancelotti names key moment that swung La Liga title race in Real Madrid's favour

Jude Bellingham's late winner against Barcelona was crucial for Real Madrid's La Liga title win. [ more ]

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Real Madrid predicted lineup vs Real Sociedad - La Liga

Real Madrid is close to clinching the La Liga title despite missing Jude Bellingham for the upcoming match against Real Sociedad. [ more ]

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Joselu the unlikely hero, but Madrid's fightback was inevitable

Real Madrid's historic Champions League success demonstrates their ability to produce the impossible in crucial moments. [ more ]

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Carlo Ancelotti vs Thomas Tuchel: Complete head-to-head record

Ancelotti and Tuchel, two top football managers, have engaged in intense competitions in Germany, England, and Europe, including meetings in the Champions League. [ more ]

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Madrid focused for 'very dangerous' Bayern in UCL

Real Madrid respects Bayern Munich's strength despite their domestic season performance. [ more ]

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Bayern Munich manager Thomas Tuchel joins exclusive group of managers to achieve very special feat - after beating Arsenal in Champions League

Thomas Tuchel joins elite group by leading three different teams to Champions League semi-finals. [ more ]

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Carlo Ancelotti explains why he substituted Jude Bellingham in Bayern Munich draw

Ancelotti substituted Bellingham due to cramp and injury recovery, emphasizing the need for fresh legs and energy to utilize bench options effectively. [ more ]

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4 weeks ago

Real Madrid v Manchester City: Champions League quarter-final, first leg live

Real Madrid and Manchester City have a significant history in Champions League knockout stages.

Real Madrid seeks revenge against Manchester City after a previous defeat. [ more ]

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Ancelotti: Xavi's U-turn was 'correct decision'

Xavi's decision to stay on as Barcelona manager is supported by Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti. [ more ]

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Aurelien Tchouameni hands Real Madrid hard-fought win over Mallorca - Soccer News

Real Madrid won 1-0 against Mallorca to stay at the top of LaLiga. [ more ]

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Ancelotti: 'Unprecedented' call cost Madrid win

Ancelotti criticized a controversial refereeing decision on Bellingham's disallowed goal.

Vinícius Júnior scored two goals to help Real Madrid secure a draw against Valencia. [ more ]

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Ancelotti: Girona rout a 'big blow' in title race

Girona coach Míchel acknowledges Real Madrid's superiority after a 4-0 loss.

Madrid's dominance in the match is seen as a blow to their LaLiga title hopes. [ more ]

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Ancelotti: Bench fuels Madrid's comeback habit

Real Madrid came from behind for the 10th time this season to win a game

Carlo Ancelotti praised the quality of his team's bench and their ability to turn games around [ more ]

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Ancelotti: No truth in Benzema return reports

Carlo Ancelotti denied asking Real Madrid to bring back Karim Benzema

Ancelotti denied Barcelona president's claim that LaLiga is corrupted [ more ]

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Real Madrid punish Man City's missed chances in Champions League epic

Real Madrid defeated Manchester City in Champions League quarterfinals despite City's dominance. [ more ]

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Madrid ready for 'toe-to-toe' 2nd leg at Man City

Ancelotti believes Real Madrid can progress in the Champions League by repeating their performance

Real Madrid showed commitment and energy in the game against Manchester City [ more ]

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Prediction: Real Madrid vs Athletic Bilbao - Soccer News

Real Madrid leads La Liga comfortably

Real Madrid aims for success in the Champions League as well [ more ]

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Real Madrid predicted lineup vs RB Leipzig - Champions League

Real Madrid is still a strong contender for La Liga and Champions League success

Carlo Ancelotti might have key players like Jude Bellingham, Courtois, and Militao back for crucial matches. [ more ]

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Prediction: Real Madrid vs Girona - Soccer News

Real Madrid currently tops the La Liga table with 58 points from 23 matches.

Girona is performing exceptionally well and could potentially challenge for the La Liga title. [ more ]

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Prediction: Real Madrid vs Atletico Madrid - Soccer News

Real Madrid is considered a top contender to win La Liga in 2024.

Real Madrid is unbeaten in their last 15 La Liga games at the Bernabeu. [ more ]

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Bellingham banned for two games

Jude Bellingham banned for two La Liga games

Real Madrid appealed against Bellingham's red card [ more ]

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Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti on how Jude Bellingham differs to Zinedine Zidane

Jude Bellingham has been praised by Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti for his performances this season and has been compared to Zinedine Zidane.

Bellingham has scored 20 goals in 29 appearances for Real Madrid and is seen as a key player in their pursuit of LaLiga success. [ more ]

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10 months ago

Manchester United

Federico Valverde plays down Liverpool and Chelsea links as Real Madrid midfielder addresses future

Real officially presented Jude Bellingham this week as the teenager arrived for a fee that could rise to 115million, making the England midfielder the second most expensive signing in the club's history.Toni Kroos is expected to sign a one-year contract extension at Real and Luka Modric is set to do likewise, leaving Carlo Ancelotti with incredible depth in midfield as Eduardo Camavinga and Aurelien Tchouameni also push for regular starts.

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Pep Guardiola says Manchester City's success isn't only down to him

City and Guardiola are on for a historic treble this season, the first time a club could complete the Premier League, FA Cup and Champions League triumvirate since the 1999 team of Manchester United.The Cityzens currently sit four points clear at the top of the Premier League with a game in hand over Arsenal and can win the title this weekend with victory over Chelsea, while they sit in the finals of both the FA Cup and Champions League, where they will face Manchester United and Inter Milan respectively.

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City charge towards treble and what next for Madrid? Football Weekly Extra

Rate, review, share on Apple Podcasts, Soundcloud, Audioboom, Mixcloud, Acast and Stitcher, and join the conversation on Facebook, Twitter and email.Today: It was all too easy for Manchester City as they beat Real Madrid 4-0 in the second leg to reach their second Champions League final.We debate whether anyone can stop City from claiming the treble this season, and whether this Pep Guardiola side is his greatest ever.

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Sky Blue News: Madrid Reax, KDB Nights, Transfer Talk, and More...

Manchester City would have loved to return home with a lead in their UEFA Champions League semifinal with Real Madrid.Still, after conceding the first goal to Vinicius Jr., the lads will be pleased to get back to Manchester level.There's still everything to play for next week at the Etihad, but first Pep Guardiola's bunch have a weekend trip to Everton to contend with.

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Real Madrid made to suffer by City but Guardiola knows they are never done | Sid Lowe

When Eduardo Camavinga picked up the ball at the start of the move that shifted this game and shaped the tie, setting up what promises to be a superb second leg next week, 36 minutes had gone and Manchester City, the team who had won 16 games in a row, were already over 3o0 passes.They had 72% of possession and 100% of the shots, 6 to 0. Thibaut Courtois had intervened four times, the best save from Rodrigo Hernandez, taking his Champions League count to 26 from the last 26 shots he has faced.

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Man City crush holders to book Champions League final return - Soccer News

Manchester City are celebrating a return to the Champions League final after crushing holders Real Madrid with one of the greatest performances in the club's history.Pep Guardiola's treble-chasing side overwhelmed the 14-time European champions 4-0 at the Etihad Stadium on Wednesday, booking their place in next month's Istanbul showpiece 5-1 on aggregate.

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Paris Saint-Germain

Ancelotti denies Madrid job at risk after UCL exit

Carlo Ancelotti denied that there are any doubts about his future as Real Madrid coach after their 4-0 thrashing by Manchester City in Wednesday's Champions League semifinal second leg.Bernardo Silva scored twice in the first half to put City ahead at the Etihad Stadium, before Eder Militao's own goal and substitute Julian Alvarez's added-time strike made it 5-1 to City on aggregate.

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Man City team news: Guardiola names strongest available XI as hosts go for broke against Real Madrid

The atmosphere at the Etihad Stadium when Man City step out onto the pitch against Real Madrid will surely be amongst the best that the players will have ever experienced.With the second-leg of the Champions League semi-final so perfectly balanced, it's a true winner-takes-all tie, and with Internazionale waiting in the final for the winners of this game, there can scarcely have been a better time for Pep Guardiola to break his duck in the competition post-Barca.

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Man City vs Real Madrid: Champions League semifinal preview

Manchester City slight favourites for the second leg at the Etihad after salvaging a 1-1 first leg draw in Madrid.When: Wednesday, May 17 Where: Etihad Stadium, Manchester, England Kickoff: 19:00 GMT Manchester City host Real Madrid in the second leg of their Champions League semifinal on Wednesday evening with the tie delicately poised at 1-1.

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Manchester City v Real Madrid, UCL Leg 2: Preview, Team News and Prediction

The Champions League is back and the semi finals second leg have arrived!Manchester City are facing a genuine titan in Real Madrid.Venue: Etihad Stadium, Manchester, England
Time and Date: Wednesday 17 May 2023, Kickoff at 20:00 BST, 3.00 PM EST (USA)
Referee: Szymon Marciniak (POL)
VAR: Tomasz Kwiatkowski (POL)
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Much-changed Madrid prepare for Man City with win

Marco Asensio kept Real Madrid's faint hope of retaining their La Liga title alive with the winner against Getafe.Carlo Ancelotti made eight changes as Madrid warmed up for Wednesday's Champions League semi-final second leg at Manchester City.It resulted in a disjointed performance against a Getafe side in the relegation zone, before Asensio's deflected strike with 20 minutes remaining.

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Bayern Munich will get rid of Thomas Muller as soon as possible, says Herbert Hainer

Thomas Muller has got to be sweating right now.Speaking to the dpa (via SZ), Bayern Munich President Herbert Hainer basically confirmed that the Raumdeuter would be made to leave the club as soon as possible.Okay, he didn't actually say that.When asked whether Thomas Muller would play for Bayern Munich next season, Hainer was emphatic in his reply.

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David Alaba says Carlo Ancelotti was "alright" at Bayern Munich

Carlo Ancelotti is one of the most successful coaches of all time, winning the Champions League like 5 times out of 6 (as both player and manager; the one time he lost was as manager of AC Milan at Istanbul 2005).It wasn't smooth sailing at Bayern Munich for Carlo, however, as the Italian became a rather unpopular figure in Munich (and even had a mole during his time).

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21 hours ago

Helped by refs, entitled old man gets angry in aftermath of Real Madrid's 2-1 win over Bayern Munich in Champions League semifinal

Ancelotti responds to referee controversy in Real Madrid vs. Bayern Munich match. [ more ]

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Years of bad blood can spur on Madrid to give Ancelotti chance at revenge | Sid Lowe

Ancelotti emphasizes the importance of managing relationships with club executives and players for coaching success. [ more ]

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1 day ago

Carlo Ancelotti looking for better effort from "motivated" Real Madrid in Champions League semifinal vs. Bayern Munich

Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti is prepared for a tough Champions League semifinal against Bayern Munich. [ more ]

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Robert Lewandowski claims Carlo Ancelotti would succeed if given another chance at Bayern Munich

Bayern Munich acknowledges former coach Ancelotti's potential but highlights the clash in management style with the club's values. [ more ]

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Courtois needs time - Ancelotti hints Madrid keeper could miss Bayern clash despite return from in - Soccer News

Carlo Ancelotti hints at possibly resting Thibaut Courtois for Champions League semi-final second leg due to recent return from injury. [ more ]

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12 hours ago

Super sub Joselu the perfect reflection of Madrid, hails Ancelotti after Bayern brace - Soccer News

Joselu's crucial goals propelled Real Madrid to the Champions League final. [ more ]

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4 days ago

Video: Carlo Ancelotti celebrating his sixth league title triumph as Real Madrid clinch La Liga for the 36th time

Real Madrid won the La Liga title for the 36th time after beating Cadiz while Barcelona lost to Girona, resulting in Madrid's victory. [ more ]

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Carlo Ancelotti rates Barcelona's trophy chances in 2023/24

Carlo Ancelotti believes Barcelona will fight for all titles despite their mixed season so far.

Barcelona is in contention for La Liga, Champions League, Super Cup, and Copa del Rey titles according to Ancelotti. [ more ]

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Brazil-linked Ancelotti signs new Madrid contract

Carlo Ancelotti has agreed a contract extension to remain as Real Madrid head coach until June 2026, the club announced on Friday.

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1 day ago

Real Madrid's Dani Carvajal ready for Bayern Munich showdown

Carvajal credits Ancelotti for guiding Real Madrid through change and highlights team effort in achieving success. [ more ]

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6 days ago

Courtois to make first start this season as Madrid close in on title - Soccer News

Thibaut Courtois will make his first start of the season after recovering from knee injuries. [ more ]

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Real Madrid predicted lineup vs Bayern Munich - Champions League

Real Madrid are now seen as favorites to win the 15th Champions League crown after a resilient display against Manchester City. [ more ]

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Real Sociedad v Real Madrid - will Madrid continue title charge?

Real Madrid has had a successful April, beating Manchester City and Barcelona. [ more ]

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2 weeks ago

Casemiro: Ancelotti cried when I left Real Madrid

Carlo Ancelotti cried upon learning of Casemiro's departure to Manchester United, showing strong emotional attachment between them. [ more ]

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Carlo Ancelotti defends Real Madrid's tactics in victory over Man City

Real Madrid adopted defensive tactics to overcome Man City, emphasizing the necessity of sacrifices and fighting to secure victory. [ more ]

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Video- Jamie Carragher believes Real Madrid are on a different level in the Champions League.

There's a unique relationship between the Champions League and Real Madrid, elevating them to a different level. [ more ]

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6 days ago

Real Madrid suffer injury scare ahead of Bayern Munich second leg

Real Madrid's Aurelien Tchouameni faced an injury scare but is expected to be fit for the upcoming match against Bayern Munich. [ more ]

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Ancelotti defends Kroos substitution against Bayern Munich - Soccer News

Ancelotti defended substituting Kroos for fresh legs to regain control of the game. [ more ]

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Despite considering Bayern Munich exit under Carlo Ancelotti, Joshua Kimmich holds respect for Real Madrid boss

Kimmich acknowledges Ancelotti's success and suitability for Real Madrid. He contemplated a transfer during his tenure at Bayern due to limited playing time. [ more ]

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Why Real Madrid president blocked summer move for Harry Kane - report

Real Madrid opted not to sign Harry Kane in favor of waiting for Kylian Mbappe, leading to a striker shortage.

Real Madrid's president declined Carlo Ancelotti's request to sign Kane due to plans for Mbappe's expected arrival in 2024. [ more ]

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Ancelotti forgets German on Bayern Munich return

Carlo Ancelotti apologizes for forgetting German during return to Bayern Munich. [ more ]

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Return Trip: Real Madrid's Carlo Ancelotti back in Germany to face off with Bayern Munich

Ancelotti respects Bayern Munich's Champions League history and admires Thomas Tuchel as a coach. [ more ]

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"We accept the fight" - Thomas Tuchel says Bayern Munich will be ready for Real Madrid in the Champions League

Thomas Tuchel sees facing Real Madrid as a significant challenge. [ more ]

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Newcastle prepared to pay 50m for Real Madrid midfielder

Newcastle United is monitoring Real Madrid's Arda Guler for a potential summer transfer. [ more ]

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2 weeks ago

Rodrygo reveals stance on Premier League transfer amid Kylian Mbappe uncertainty

Rodrygo distances himself from club exit rumors amid Premier League interest. [ more ]

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Ferland Mendy attracting interest from Man Utd & Chelsea - report

Chelsea and Manchester United interested in Real Madrid left-back Ferland Mendy, as his future at Madrid is uncertain due to potential arrival of Alphonso Davies.

Manager Carlo Ancelotti highly values Mendy but faces resistance, with Mendy's future potentially contingent on Davies' transfer to Real Madrid. [ more ]

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Recently-Recovered Real Madrid Man To Get Game Time Against Manchester City

Eder Militao recovered from ACL injury ahead of schedule and may feature in the UEFA Champions League quarter-final clash with Manchester City.

Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti plans to cautiously reintroduce Militao into the lineup, potentially testing him in a La Liga match before the crucial Champions League game. [ more ]

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Man United Manager: Red Devils eye move for Champions League winner

Manchester United interested in Carlo Ancelotti

Ancelotti's success makes him a desirable manager for Man United [ more ]

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Real Madrid team news: Ancelotti taking no chances with strongest possible XI

Carlo Ancelotti selects a strong starting XI for the Champions League game.

Jude Bellingham faces a ban, Vini Jr. to play off the left side in a 4-1-3-2 system. [ more ]

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On brink of UCL exit, Real Madrid refuse to 'die'

Carlo Ancelotti praised Real Madrid's resilience despite being underdogs against Manchester City, emphasizing the team's ability to never give up. [ more ]

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Liverpool FC

Liverpool report: Xabi Alonso to take Real Madrid job in 2025

Alonso pledges short-term future to Bayer Leverkusen, possibly delaying Liverpool managerial appointment.

Real Madrid job potentially on horizon for Alonso in 2025, with current coach Ancelotti under contract until 2026. [ more ]

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Liverpool FC

Exclusive: Liverpool FC expert names clear favourite to replace Jurgen Klopp

Xabi Alonso is the favorite to be the next Liverpool manager, with his success at Bayer Leverkusen and past ties to the club making him a strong candidate.

Liverpool may be willing to take a gamble on Alonso or Roberto De Zerbi rather than opting for more established managers like Carlo Ancelotti or Jose Mourinho. [ more ]

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Daily Schmankerl: Real Madrid posturing that it doesn't need Bayern Munich's Alphonso Davies; Thomas Tuchel probably not going back to Chelsea; That time Kai Havertz rejected Madrid; Joshua Kimmich to stay at Bayern?; and MORE!

Real Madrid may not necessarily need Alphonso Davies despite strong links

Carlo Ancelotti remains supportive of French defender Ferland Mendy [ more ]

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Madrid boosted as Militao returns from ACL tear

Eder Militao is available after ACL injury recovery.

Real Madrid coach Ancelotti confirms 30% chance of facing Man City.

Key absences in defense have not hindered Madrid's performance. [ more ]

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Prosecutors request near five-year Ancelotti sentence

Prosecutors in Spain are seeking jail time for Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti for tax fraud related to image rights revenue.

Ancelotti is accused of creating a system of shell companies to conceal extra earnings during his first spell at Real Madrid in 2014-15. [ more ]

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Ancelotti focused on football for Valencia return

Ancelotti prioritizes strong football match over potential racist abuse.

Valencia took actions to address and condemn previous racist incidents. [ more ]

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Ancelotti signs new Real Madrid deal until 2026

Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti has signed a new deal with the club until June 2026.

This is Ancelotti's second time as manager of Real Madrid, having previously managed the club from 2013 to 2015. [ more ]

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'War' in Milan - an abandoned game, an eternal image

There was Rui Costa and there was Marco Materazzi.Beauty and the brawn.The elegant Portuguese shouldering the weight of his grizzled opponent's elbow.Tranquillity amid the chaos as a pair of footballing rivals paused to ponder a hazy wall of red smoke and simmering flares."Everyone was focused on the flares, on the smoke," photographer Stefano Rellandini, who captured that iconic image 18 years ago, tells BBC Sport.

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Arda Guler among several Real Madrid players 'frustrated' with Carlo Ancelotti

Arda Guler is frustrated with Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti over limited minutes.

Guler's attitude and public displays of frustration are raising concerns at Real Madrid. [ more ]

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Leeds make official move to sign one of Carlo Ancelotti's favourite players

Leeds United have made a formal approach to sign Ben Godfrey on loan from Everton.

Manager Daniel Farke and former Everton boss Carlo Ancelotti are both admirers of the defender. [ more ]

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Real Madrid's dream end to the January transfer window

Real Madrid and Carlo Ancelotti have historically been wary of the January transfer window.

Real Madrid have not made a single permanent transfer in the January window since signing Reinier in 2017. [ more ]

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Ancelotti Fed Up With Real Madrid Ace, Could Be Sold This Summer

Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti is reportedly disappointed with Aurelien Tchouameni's performance in the Copa del Rey defeat against Atletico Madrid. Premier League clubs are monitoring the situation and may make a big offer in the summer transfer window. [ more ]

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Ancelotti: Vinicius 'dangerous' after hat trick

Ancelotti praises Vinícius Júnior's development as a player and person.

Vinícius Júnior's variety in his game has made him more dangerous. [ more ]

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Real Madrid predicted lineup vs Barcelona - Supercopa de Espana

Real Madrid is expected to win the Supercopa de Espana final against Barcelona.

Real Madrid is dealing with fitness issues in defense. [ more ]

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Carlo Ancelotti reaches new Real Madrid milestone in Supercopa semi-final victory

Carlo Ancelotti has moved into second place on the list of managers with the most games in charge of Real Madrid.

Ancelotti needs to oversee over five full seasons with a similar number of matches to tie the record held by Miguel Munoz. [ more ]

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Not saying Kroos! Saudis roundly boo Madrid star

Toni Kroos was whistled by fans during a match in Saudi Arabia after criticizing players moving to the Saudi Pro League for money.

Real Madrid won the Spanish Supercopa semifinal against Atletico Madrid in extra time. [ more ]

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Why Arda Guler signed for Real Madrid instead of Barcelona

Arda Guler chose to join Real Madrid over Barcelona due to the latter's unstable financial situation.

Carlo Ancelotti played a role in convincing Guler to join Real Madrid. [ more ]

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'I don't like playing Atletico' - Ancelotti

Real Madrid and Atlético Madrid will face each other three times in 25 days, starting with the Spanish Supercopa semifinal.

Carlo Ancelotti admitted that he doesn't enjoy playing against Atlético Madrid. [ more ]

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Ancelotti hails Guler after long-awaited debut

Arda Guler made his Real Madrid debut after recovering from injuries.

Carlo Ancelotti praised Guler's quality and character. [ more ]

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Real Madrid extends Carlo Ancelotti, leaving Xabi Alonso wide open for Bayern Munich

Much to the surprise of Brazil supporters, Real Madrid have extended the contract of head coach Carlo Ancelotti to 2026.

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English Premier League

Real Madrid's Ancelotti Receives Offer From Manchester United

Manchester United reportedly interested in signing Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti at the end of the 2023-24 season.

Manchester United's poor start to the Premier League season led to calls to replace manager Erik Ten Hag.

If Ten Hag cannot lead United to the Round of 16 in the UEFA Champions League, the board may look to hire a specialist like Ancelotti. [ more ]

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Carlo Ancelotti confirms surprise Kepa Arrizabalaga decision after Andriy Lunin heroics

Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti plans to reinstate Kepa Arrizabalaga as the starting goalkeeper despite Andriy Lunin's strong recent performances.

Lunin has impressed with an 88% save percentage in his four La Liga outings, surpassing Kepa's 76% from ten games.

Lunin's future at Real Madrid remains uncertain as his contract expires at the end of the season. [ more ]

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'I was a madman' - Jose Mourinho tells Carlo Ancelotti to stay at Real Madrid

Jose Mourinho believes Carlo Ancelotti should stay at Real Madrid and that he is the perfect coach for the club.

Ancelotti's contract with Real Madrid expires next summer, and he has been linked with the Brazil national team job.

Madrid is expected to offer Ancelotti a new contract to convince him to stay at the club. [ more ]

BBC Sport

Spurs want Barcelona's Raphinha - Saturday's gossip

Toney torn about leaving Brentford

Arsenal, Tottenham, and Newcastle interested in Dragusin

Ansu Fati wants to return to Barcelona

Real Madrid hoping to extend Ancelotti's contract

Manchester United considering Congerton for sporting director role

Chelsea may recall Andrey Santos from Nottingham Forest [ more ]

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10 months ago

Arsenal

Will Brazil's next manager please stand up?

Brazil's national team is in a state of limbo as they wait to find out if Carlo Ancelotti will be appointed as their new manager.

Brazil's Football Confederation is reportedly keen on appointing Ancelotti, but there is no official confirmation at this time.

Ancelotti has a successful managerial history, having won multiple league titles and Champions League trophies with various clubs. [ more ]

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Arsenal

Benzema leaves Madrid a legend as club adds striker search to summer checklist

last game for Real Madrid, leaving a legacy of excellence behind as he departs.

1. Karim Benzema scored a penalty in his last game for Real Madrid, leaving a legacy of excellence behind.

2. Benzema was a key figure for Real Madrid since 2009, scoring goals in the biggest games and winning several trophies.

3. Benzema's departure signals a new era for Real Madrid, as they look to a new generation of players to lead them to success. [ more ]

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Arsenal

Ancelotti hails star Brazilian duo for CdR triumph

Carlo Ancelotti praised Vinicius Junior as "unstoppable" and Rodrygo Goes as "spectacular" after the two Brazilian forwards combined to give Real Madrid a 2-1 Copa del Rey final win over Osasuna on Saturday.Rodrygo scored after just two minutes at the La Cartuja stadium in Seville -- Vinicius providing the assist -- and again in the second half following another Vinicius run, after Lucas Torro had levelled for Osasuna with an hour played.

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Spain news

Spanish police arrest four people over Vinicius Junior effigy

Spanish police have detained four people in connection with an incident in which a mannequin representing the Brazilian footballer Vinicius Junior was hung under a bridge in January.A hate crime investigation had been opened after an effigy wearing Vinicius's No 20 shirt was hung from a bridge in front of the training ground of Real Madrid, the player's club team, along with a banner that read Madrid hates Real.

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AC Milan

Champions League: First blood to Inter as Milan capitulate DW 05/11/2023

This may have been AC Milan's home leg but after just 11 minutes a stunned San Siro echoed only to the distant sound of the fans in blue and black in the upper deck of the Curva Sud.In the blink of an eye, the Nerazzurri were already halfway to Istanbul.Hands on hips, stares of disbelief, fingers pointing to empty spaces; Milan's defense didn't know what had hit them.

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AC Milan

Milan 1-1 Cremonese: Lacklustre Rossoneri held in blow to top-four hopes - Soccer News

Junior Messias scored a last-gasp equaliser as Milan were held to a 1-1 draw by relegation-threatened Cremonese at San Siro on Wednesday.A win would have kept the Rossoneri level on points with rivals Inter in the race for Champions League qualification, but they fell behind in the 77th minute when substitute David Okereke shrugged off two defenders before coolly finishing.

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Jack Grealish confident unstoppable' City can finish job against Real

Jack Grealish caught the mood of optimism at Manchester City after their 1-1 draw at Real Madrid in the first leg of the Champions League semi-final, saying they were ready to finish the job at the Etihad Stadium next Wednesday.City started well but were reeled in by Madrid, who led through Vinicius Junior's vicious drive on 36 minutes.

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Ancelotti: 'Ball was out' on De Bruyne equalizer

Carlo Ancelotti criticised referee Artur Soares Dias after Real Madrid's 1-1 draw with Manchester City in their Champions League semifinal first leg on Tuesday, saying City's equaliser shouldn't have stood.Kevin De Bruyne levelled for City in the 67th minute at the Santiago Bernabeu -- after Vinicius Junior had put Madrid ahead with a stunning goal in the first half -- to leave the tie open ahead of the second leg at the Etihad Stadium on May 17.
- Kirkland: Haaland held in check in first Madrid test The Italian coach said he'd seen TV images which showed that the ball had gone out of play on the near touchline, seconds before De Bruyne's goal.

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Manchester City v Real Madrid: Preview, Team News and Prediction

The Champions League is back and the semi finals have arrived!Manchester City are facing a genuine titan in Real Madrid.Venue: Santiago Bernabéu, Madrid, Spain
Time and Date: Tuesday 9 May 2023, Kickoff at 20:00 BST, 3.00 PM EST (USA)
Head Referee: Artur Dias
Assistant Referees: Paulo Soares & Pedro Ribeiro
VAR: Massimiliano Irrat
How to Watch: BT SPORT (UK), PARAMOUNT+ and TUDN (USA), DAZN (Canada)
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Ancelotti wary of 'unstoppable' City, not Haaland

Carlo Ancelotti has denied that Real Madrid are working on a plan to deal with Erling Haaland in Tuesday's Champions League semifinal first leg, saying that focusing on one player would underestimate a "complete" Manchester City team.Since both clubs met in last year's semifinal -- which Madrid won 6-5 on aggregate, including a dramatic 3-1 comeback at the Bernabeu -- City have added Haaland, who has scored 51 goals this season, to their squad.

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Bayern Munich coach Thomas Tuchel keeps making excuses for benching Thomas Muller

Is Bayern Munich big enough for two Thomas-es?Apparently not, if Thomas Tuchel is anything to go by.Repeating the exact same mistakes as his less-successful predecessors - the likes of Carlo Ancelotti, Niko Kovac, and Nagelsmann - the new coach has decided that he can find a way to win consistently without playing Thomas Muller.

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