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Chelsea
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2 days ago
Chelsea

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
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3 weeks ago
Chelsea

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.
BBC Sport
3 weeks ago
Chelsea

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.
www.90min.com
3 weeks ago
Chelsea

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.
www.caughtoffside.com
1 month ago
Chelsea

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.
ESPN.com
2 months ago
Chelsea

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
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Soccer (FIFA)
BBC Sport
3 weeks ago
Soccer (FIFA)

Bellingham banned for two games

Jude Bellingham banned for two La Liga games
Real Madrid appealed against Bellingham's red card
BBC Sport
3 weeks ago
Soccer (FIFA)

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.
BBC Sport
2 months ago
Soccer (FIFA)

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.
BBC Sport
1 year ago
Soccer (FIFA)

McGinn moans tell of task on horizon for Scotland

By Tom English BBC Scotland


Last updated on .From the section Scotland
It's not just his capacity to score goals for Scotland that makes John McGinn such an admirable character, it's his candour in cutting through the PR and calling it as he sees it.His assessment of the performance against Cyprus was an exercise in straight-shooting.
www.90min.com
1 year ago
Soccer (FIFA)

The coach and captains votes from The Best FIFA Football Awards 2021

Feb 27, 2023 The Best FIFA Awards 2022 will be held on Monday night / HAROLD CUNNINGHAM/GettyImages Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) February 26, 2023 Well.Fabrizio Romano has already confirmed that Lionel Messi will win the Best Men's Player award after he inspired Argentina to World Cup glory in Qatar.
BBC Sport
1 year ago
Soccer (FIFA)

'It looks a failure' - time to rip up PSG project?

Paris St-Germain's 11th consecutive attempt at winning the Champions League ended in more misery - so is it time for them to "rip it all up" and start again?A team with the two most expensive players of all time - Neymar, who was injured for the second leg, and Kylian Mbappe - as well as arguably the greatest player in the history of football, Lionel Messi, failed to score over 180 minutes.
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Real Madrid
www.90min.com
3 weeks ago
Real Madrid

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.
www.fourfourtwo.com
1 month ago
Real Madrid

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.
ESPN.com
1 month ago
Real Madrid

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.
Soccer News
1 month ago
Real Madrid

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.
Soccer News
1 month ago
Real Madrid

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.
www.90min.com
2 months ago
Real Madrid

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.
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ESPN.com
3 weeks ago
Real Madrid

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.
ESPN.com
2 months ago
Real Madrid

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.
BBC Sport
10 months ago
Soccer (FIFA)

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.
ESPN.com
10 months ago
Chelsea

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.
www.caughtoffside.com
1 year ago
Chelsea

Real Madrid keen on signing Chelsea forward Kai Havertz

Real Madrid are reportedly interested in signing the Chelsea attacker Kai Havertz at the end of the season.Carlo Ancelotti is keen on adding more depth and quality to his attack and the Italian manager has identified the German international as a potential target.The 23-year-old has had a mixed spell at Chelsea so far.
ESPN.com
1 year ago
FC Barcelona

Real Madrid vs. Al Hilal - Football Match Report - February 11, 2023 - ESPN

Vinicius Junior and Federico Valverde each scored twice as Real Madrid won the FIFA Club World Cup for a record-extending fifth time after a 5-3 victory over Saudi Arabia's Al Hilal in Saturday's final in Rabat, Morocco.European Champions League winners Madrid were heavy favourites against their counterparts from Asia and duly raced into a 2-0 lead inside 20 minutes with two goals in five minutes from Vinicius and Valverde.
Liverpool FC
www.caughtoffside.com
1 month ago
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.
Rush The Kop
1 year ago
Liverpool FC

Real Madrid likely to miss two star players in Liverpool clash

Real Madrid vs. Liverpool has always been a treat, at least for neutral football fans and Los Blancos supporters.Not so much for the Reds.The last five years have seen several meetings between the two European powerhouses, with each game featuring some outstanding football.Now they cross paths once more.
www.caughtoffside.com
1 year ago
Liverpool FC

"Let's be honest" - Former Liverpool defender reacts to Jurgen Klopp's Real Madrid links

Jurgen Klopp is enduring his worst-ever spell as Liverpool manager.The Reds are already out of the EFL and FA Cup and sit down in 10th in the Premier League table.The club's season hinges entirely on the Champions League and with a Last 16 knockout tie against defending champions Real Madrid coming up, it seems the odds are very much stacked against Klopp.
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ESPN.com
2 months ago
Chelsea

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
sportslens.com
2 months ago
Real Madrid

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.
www.90min.com
2 months ago
Real Madrid

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.
www.90min.com
2 months ago
Real Madrid

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.
ESPN.com
2 months ago
Real Madrid

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.
www.90min.com
2 months ago
Real Madrid

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.
ESPN.com
2 months ago
Real Madrid

'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.
FC Barcelona
www.90min.com
2 months ago
FC Barcelona

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.
ESPN.com
2 months ago
FC Barcelona

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.
ESPN.com
11 months ago
FC Barcelona

FIFA Best: Pep, Wiegman, Scaloni on shortlist

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola and England manager Sarina Wiegman are among the coaching finalists for the FIFA Best Awards announced on Thursday.Guardiola, who led City to a fourth Premier League title in five years last season, is joined on the men's coaching shortlist by Argentina's World Cup-winning manager Lionel Scaloni and Carlo Ancelotti, who guided Real Madrid to a Champions League and LaLiga double.
ESPN.com
1 year ago
FC Barcelona

Ancelotti hails Valverde, Vinicius after CWC win

Carlo Ancelotti praised Vinicius Junior and Federico Valverde after both players scored twice -- with Vinicius named MVP -- in Real Madrid's 5-3 win over Al Hilal in the FIFA Club World Cup final on Saturday.Vinicius opened the scoring in the 13th minute in Rabat, Morocco, before Valverde doubled Madrid's lead five minutes later.
ESPN.com
1 year ago
FC Barcelona

Ancelotti: I'm teased by players over Brazil job

Carlo Ancelotti said Real Madrid's Brazilian players have been teasing him about reports linking the Italian coach with taking charge of the Brazil national team.On Friday the Brazilian Football Confederation denied an ESPN Brasil report that Ancelotti had given the OK to becoming Brazil's new coach, taking over after Tite left following their quarterfinal exit at the Qatar World Cup.
- Stream on ESPN+: LaLiga, Bundesliga, more (U.S.) ESPN Brasil reported that Ancelotti had responded positively to Brazil's interest, although no formal agreement had been reached.
ESPN.com
1 year ago
FC Barcelona

Ancelotti: Barca 'humiliation' disrespectful to Real

Carlo Ancelotti denied that Real Madrid's 3-1 loss to Barcelona in the Spanish Supercopa final was a "sporting humiliation" on Sunday, blaming individual errors and insisting the team would bounce back.Gavi put Barca ahead before Robert Lewandowski made it 2-0 and Pedri added a third goal after half-time, with Karim Benzema netting a late consolation strike for Madrid.
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ESPN.com
2 months ago
Real Madrid

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.
Bayern Munich
Bavarian Football Works
2 months ago
Bayern Munich

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.
Bavarian Football Works
10 months ago
Bayern Munich

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.
Bavarian Football Works
10 months ago
Bayern Munich

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).
Bavarian Football Works
10 months ago
Bayern Munich

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.
Bavarian Football Works
11 months ago
Bayern Munich

Thomas Tuchel is aware of Thomas Muller's importance to Bayern Munich

If there's one key to succeeding as the coach of Bayern Munich, it is to play Thomas Müller.The 33-year-old offensive player is the heart of the team and is arguably the most important player that Bayern has.Orchestrating attacks, exploiting spaces, passing to teammates, going for goal himself, he can do it all.
www.caughtoffside.com
1 year ago
Bayern Munich

Bayern insider breaks down how Thomas Tuchel landed Munich job

Thomas Tuchel has long been linked with a return to Germany and, in particular, a chance to take up the head coach position at Bayern Munich.After years of close-calls, the Bavarian giants finally secured the former Chelsea boss' signature, with Bundesliga insider Christian Falk exclusively revealing to CaughtOffside exactly how they pulled the move off.
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sportslens.com
3 months ago
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.
www.90min.com
4 months ago
Chelsea

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.
www.90min.com
4 months ago
Real Madrid

'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.
BBC Sport
4 months ago
Chelsea

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
www.standard.co.uk
9 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.
www.theguardian.com
10 months ago
Manchester City

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.
ESPN.com
10 months ago
Real Madrid

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.
ESPN.com
10 months ago
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.
Soccer News
1 year ago
Liverpool FC

Klopp after Madrid rout Liverpool: Carlo thinks the tie is over - Soccer News

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp believes Carlo Ancelotti thinks their Champions League last-16 tie is over after Real Madrid trounced the Reds 5-2 at Anfield in Tuesday's first leg.The Reds blew an early two-goal lead after Darwin Nunez and Mohamed Salah's early strikes to suffer the heavy defeat, which leaves them with a mountain to climb in the second leg in Madrid on March 15.
ESPN.com
1 year ago
Arsenal

Real Madrid at 'beginning of an era' - Ancelotti

Carlo Ancelotti has said this is the "beginning of an era," not the end, at Real Madrid, backing the team to come out of a disappointing run starting with Thursday's Copa del Rey round of 16 tie at Villarreal.Madrid suffered a resounding 3-1 defeat to Barcelona in the Spanish Supercopa final on Sunday, coming after a 2-1 league loss to Villarreal earlier this month which saw them drop three points behind Barca in the LaLiga title race.
ESPN.com
9 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.
ESPN.com
9 months ago
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.
ESPN.com
11 months ago
Arsenal

Ancelotti: Vinicius unfairly punished by LaLiga refs

Carlo Ancelotti said referees have been too quick to book Vinicius Junior after the Brazil forward picked up his 10th yellow card of the league season in Real Madrid's 4-2 win over Almeria on Saturday.Karim Benzema scored a hat trick at the Santiago Bernabeu -- Vinicius providing the assist for his opener -- and Rodrygo Goes added a fourth as Madrid bounced back from their midweek defeat at Girona by the same scoreline.
ESPN.com
11 months ago
Arsenal

Madrid bounce back after Girona shock as Benzema rewrites record books

MADRID -- Karim Benzema scored a first-half hat trick as Real Madrid beat Almeria 4-2 in LaLiga on Saturday.Benzema put Madrid ahead just five minutes in -- Vinicius Junior providing the assist -- before adding a second on 17 minutes after Rodrygo's outrageous flick beat defender Samuel Costa, and then converting a penalty on 42 minutes when Lucas Vazquez was fouled by Largie Ramazani.
ESPN.com
1 year ago
Arsenal

Ancelotti: 'Normal' to rely on world-class Vinicius

Carlo Ancelotti has said it is normal for his team to be dependent on red-hot Vinicius Junior as the Real Madrid coach labelled the Brazil winger as "one of the best in the world."Vinicius, 22, has been sensational this season for Madrid this season and is the team's joint-top scorer alongside Karim Benzema with 18 goals as well as seven assists.
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ESPN.com
1 year ago
Arsenal

Ancelotti defends Benzema after Clasico loss

Carlo Ancelotti defended Karim Benzema after the veteran forward's performance in Real Madrid's 1-0 Copa del Rey semifinal first leg defeat to Barcelona on Thursday.Benzema had a first-half goal disallowed for offside at the Bernabeu but was otherwise subdued, with the home side failing to register a single shot on target.
www.theguardian.com
10 months ago
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.
BBC Sport
10 months ago
Soccer (FIFA)

'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.
ESPN.com
1 year ago
FC Barcelona

Hazard, Ancelotti 'don't talk' about playing time

Eden Hazard has said that he and coach Carlo Ancelotti "don't talk" about the forward's lack of playing time at Real Madrid.Hazard, 32, has made just one LaLiga start and two substitute appearances this season -- in August and September -- despite suggestions from Ancelotti that he would feature more regularly as a back-up to Karim Benzema.
ESPN.com
1 year ago
FC Barcelona

Should Brazil hire European coach to win sixth World Cup?

Jan 26, 2023



Tim VickerySouth America correspondent



Brazil are the only country to have won the World Cup five times.And on every occasion, the man in charge was Brazilian.So, say most of the Brazilian coaching fraternity, there is no need to start a revolution through a foreign appointment to the national team.
Soccer News
1 year ago
Juventus

Spalletti says Juve cannot hide from being Scudetto favourites: Its pointless wearing a hat and fa - Soccer News

Luciano Spalletti responded to Massimiliano Allegri's claims that Napoli are Scudetto favourites by insisting the pressure is on second-place Juventus ahead of Friday's contest.Juve are on a remarkable run of eight straight Serie A wins without conceding - their best such run since March 2018 - heading into the game at Stadio Diego Armando Maradona.
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10 months ago
Manchester City

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.
www.caughtoffside.com
1 year ago
Bayern Munich

Report: Surprise clause could derail Tottenham move for Julian Nagelsmann

Bayern Munich recently parted ways with manager Julian Nagelsmann and appointed Thomas Tuchel as his replacement.The 35-year-old German manager has been linked with a move to the Premier League over the last few days and Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly keen on appointing him as the replacement for Antonio Conte.
www.caughtoffside.com
1 year ago
Arsenal

Carlo Ancelotti wants to bring Arsenal winger Bukayo Saka to Madrid

Carlo Ancelotti has asked Real Madrid to convince Arsenal winger Bukayo Saka to make the move to Spain.Saka has been one of the best-performing attackers in world football this season.He's developed from a young, up-and-coming player into an established key man for Arsenal this season.Fabrizio Romano confirmed to CaughtOffside via his Substack column that talks are ongoing between Saka and Arsenal regarding a new deal, but we're yet to see the contract signed off.
www.caughtoffside.com
1 year ago
Liverpool FC

Sir Alex Ferguson sends Jurgen Klopp classy message ahead of German coach reaching huge landmark

Saturday will see Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp manage his 1000th match in football as the Reds face Chelsea at Anfield in the early kickoff.The German coach is likely not thinking about the milestone in his career heading into the match as his team are in desperate need of three points if they are to somehow finish in the top four this season.
ESPN.com
1 year ago
Arsenal

Transfer Talk: Hazard to leave Real Madrid and join Ronaldo at Al Nassr?

With the January transfer window now open around Europe there's plenty of gossip swirling about who's moving where.Transfer Talk brings you all the latest buzz on rumours, comings, goings and, of course, done deals!TOP STORY: Hazard to join Ronaldo at Al Nassr?Al Nassr are keen to acquire Eden Hazard from Real Madrid in hopes of lining him up with Cristiano Ronaldo, according to Foot Mercato.
Soccer News
10 months ago
Manchester City

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.
ESPN.com
10 months ago
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.
www.caughtoffside.com
10 months ago
Manchester City

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.
www.aljazeera.com
10 months ago
Real Madrid

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.
Bitter and Blue
10 months ago
Manchester City

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)
How to Watch: BT SPORT (UK), PARAMOUNT+ and TUDN (USA), DAZN (Canada)
LiveStream: ***LIVE SPORTS, FUBO TV (USA) Fubo.tv shows every ***DAZN.
Bitter and Blue
10 months ago
Manchester City

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.
www.dw.com
10 months ago
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.
Soccer News
10 months ago
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.
www.theguardian.com
10 months ago
Manchester City

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.
www.theguardian.com
10 months ago
Manchester City

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.
Bitter and Blue
10 months ago
Manchester City

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)
LiveStream: ***LIVE SPORTS, FUBO TV (USA) Fubo.tv shows every ***DAZN.
www.90min.com
10 months ago
Real Madrid

Real Sociedad 2-0 Real Madrid: Player ratings as Los Blancos' limp title defence continues

Real Madrid could be stripped of their current label as the champions of Spain by the end of next week after falling to defeat at Real Sociedad.The ten men of Los Blancos were poor throughout in the Basque country and now sit 14 points behind La Liga leaders Barcelona with only five games to go.They could also be overtaken by city rivals Atletico Madrid should they win their game in hand.
Bavarian Football Works
1 year ago
Bayern Munich

Report: Real Madrid set to pounce on Julian Nagelsmann after Bayern Munich sacking

After Bayern Munich dropped a bombshell by (unofficially) sacking Julian Nagelsmann yesterday, the rest of the footballing world is beginning to catch up.Real Madrid, who were allegedly already in the hunt for a new manager to replace Carlo Ancelotti this summer, seem to be the first club looking to profit from this unexpected development.
www.fourfourtwo.com
1 year ago
Chelsea

Chelsea owner apologises for 'disrespectful' editing of Ray Wilkins' banner in Ted Lasso

(Image credit: Getty Images) Chelsea owner Todd Boehly has issued an apology for a banner tribute to club legend Ray Wilkins being edited in the latest episode of Ted Lasso to include the name of AFC Richmond's assistant coach Roy Kent.The Chelsea banner "They don't make them like Ray anymore" hangs permanently in the East Stand of Chelsea's Stamford Bridge, commemorating the legend of former Blues player and assistant manager Wilkins, who sadly passed away in 2018 at 61.
www.independent.co.uk
1 year ago
France news

Football rumours: Tottenham face Real Madrid fight for Mauricio Pochettino

Tottenham could miss out on former manager Mauricio Pochettino as a potential replacement for Antonio Conte.According to the Times, the Argentine is high on Real Madrid's list if Carlo Ancelotti leaves the Bernabeu this summer.Leeds forward Wilfried Gnonto is attracting plenty of interest, according to the Metro via Gazzetta dello Sport.
Soccer News
1 year ago
Real Madrid

Ancelotti ready to fight for his Real Madrid future and hopes Clasico can be turning point - Soccer News

Carlo Ancelotti announced he wants to stay at Real Madrid "for the rest of my life" ahead of a Clasico that could have major repercussions for his future at the club.The former Milan, Bayern Munich and Chelsea boss signed a three-year contract when he arrived from Everton in June 2021 to replace Zinedine Zidane.
Soccer News
1 year ago
Real Madrid

Real Madrid are going to fight Barcelona for LaLiga title, says Ancelotti - Soccer News

Carlo Ancelotti insists Real Madrid will fight to claw back Barcelona in the LaLiga title race.Los Blancos sit in second place, 11 points behind their Clasico rivals with a game in hand, which they play against Elche at the Santiago Bernabeu on Wednesday.Fresh from winning the Club World Cup after beating Al Hilal 5-3 in Morocco at the weekend, Ancelotti stated his belief that winning trophies makes you hungrier for more.
Soccer News
1 year ago
Real Madrid

Osasuna 0-2 Real Madrid: Late Valverde and Asensio show keeps pressure on Barcelona - Soccer News

Real Madrid closed the gap on Barcelona at the LaLiga summit after late goals from Federico Valverde and Marco Asensio downed Osasuna 2-0 on Saturday.Carlo Ancelotti rested Karim Benzema ahead of Tuesday's Champions League clash at Liverpool as Madrid, also without Toni Kroos, struggled to victory at El Sadar.
Bavarian Football Works
1 year ago
Bayern Munich

BFW Series: Former Bayern Munich players (and one non-Bayern player) we miss - Part 3

When supporting a club with a storied history, some players are bound to leave you wanting more.In the case of Bayern Munich, there is a long list of greats to choose from.For this series, we here at BFW take a look at two Bayern players (and one non-Bayern player) that we miss.Full disclosure, this is being written by someone who started watching football in 2012, starting with the Champions League final no one ever talks about.
www.90min.com
1 year ago
Bayern Munich

Paris Saint-Germain vs Bayern Munich head-to-head record

Paris Saint-Germain and Bayern Munich is a heavyweight clash between the noveau riche and old money.When Franz Beckenbauer hoisted aloft Bayern Munich's first-ever European Cup in 1974, PSG had existed as a club for just four years.However, much as Bayern may like to lean upon their tradition when coming up against PSG's petro-billions, the German giants have close ties to Qatar as well, with the state-owned national airline sponsoring Bayern since 2018.
ESPN.com
1 year ago
Real Madrid

'Strange' Madrid goal drought perplexes Ancelotti

Carlo Ancelotti blamed Real Madrid's "lack of efficiency" for the "strange" goal drought which continued with a 0-0 draw at Real Betis to leave them nine points behind LaLiga leaders Barcelona.Madrid have followed last week's stunning 5-2 win at Liverpool in the Champions League round-of-16 with a 1-1 league draw with Atletico Madrid -- youngster Alvaro Rodriguez scoring with a header from a corner -- a 1-0 home defeat to Barca in the Copa del Rey, and now Sunday's goalless draw at the Estadio Benito Villamarin.
www.90min.com
1 year ago
Real Madrid

Real Madrid predicted lineup vs Atletico Madrid - Copa del Rey

Real Madrid will be hoping to record their 115th win against city rivals Atletico Madrid when they meet in the Copa del Rey on Thursday.Los Rojiblancos make the short crosstown trip to the Santiago Bernabeu looking to reach the last four in the backyard of their greatest rivals.Carlo Ancelotti was still in his first spell as Real Madrid boss the last time they won this competition, with the now-retired Gareth Bale scoring the memorable clincher.
Soccer News
1 year ago
Real Madrid

Athletic Bilbao 0-2 Real Madrid: Benzema and Kroos deliver victory for Los Blancos - Soccer News

Goals for Karim Benzema and Toni Kroos saw Real Madrid battle their way to a 2-0 win against Athletic Bilbao in a lively LaLiga encounter on Sunday.Veteran France international Benzema hooked back a loose ball with a sensational volley to beat Unai Simon in the 24th minute at San Mames Stadium.Kroos then swept home a breakaway finish in the 90th minute to wrap up the points for Carlo Ancelotti's men and keep the pressure on league leaders Barcelona.
ESPN.com
1 year ago
Arsenal

Ancelotti warns 'untouchables' over playing time

Carlo Ancelotti said midfielders Luka Modric and Toni Kroos are "untouchable" at Real Madrid but "that doesn't mean they play every game" with competition from youngsters Aurelien Tchouameni, Eduardo Camavinga and Federico Valverde.Modric missed Thursday's 3-2 Copa del Rey comeback win at Villarreal through injury, while Kroos was substituted at 2-0 down with replacement Dani Ceballos contributing to all three Madrid goals, scoring the 86th minute winner.
Bavarian Football Works
1 year ago
Bayern Munich

Thomas Muller vs Jamal Musiala is a fight that could ruin Bayern Munich

Let me start with some facts.One - Jamal Musiala is a generational talent.Two - Bayern Munich needs Thomas Muller to play at its best.Both of these things can be true at the same time.Somehow, these two players have been pitted against each other in an insidious narrative that threatens to derail the entire season.
ESPN.com
1 year ago
Paris Saint-Germain

Real Madrid vs. Barcelona - Football Match Report - January 15, 2023 - ESPN

Barcelona were crowned Spanish Super Cup champions after goals from Gavi, Robert Lewandowski and Pedri earned them a 3-1 win over bitter rivals Real Madrid in Saudi Arabia on Sunday.Barcelona, who handed Xavi his first trophy as coach of the Catalan club, were dominant in every aspect of the game and took advantage of three mistakes by Real Madrid to score.
BBC Sport
1 year ago
Soccer (FIFA)

Rangers face Ayrshire test as St Mirren aim for shock

Four rearranged matches make up Wednesday's Scottish Premiership fixture card, with important points on offer in both halves of the table.The eight teams will turn their attention to the Scottish Cup at the weekend and will be eager to build or maintain confidence for those ties and their league return at the end of the month.
ESPN.com
1 year ago
Real Madrid

Ronaldo reunites with former Real Madrid teammates ahead of 2023 Supercopa final

Real Madrid have been preparing for their Spanish Supercopa final with Barcelona at Al Nassr's training ground base in Riyadh -- and that was too good an opportunity to miss for Cristiano Ronaldo, who paid his former teammates a visit to wish them luck ahead of Sunday's Clasico.Ronaldo was unveiled as an Al Nassr player earlier this month and is currently waiting to make his debut, which is expected to come in a friendly against Lionel Messi's Paris Saint-Germain next Thursday.
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