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Benzema strikes again as Real Madrid stun Valencia with late double

Real Madrid remain unbeaten this term, having now won five and drawn one of their first six matches in all competitions under returning coach Carlo Ancelotti

Published 20 Sep, 2021 10:08am

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PSG won't stop Mbappe leaving 'if he wants to go' as Real Madrid offer rejected

The offer has been knocked back by PSG, who say it is "not enough" for someone who arrived from Monaco in 2017 in a 180 million-euro deal

Updated 25 Aug, 2021 08:17pm

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Surprise call-up Benzema must finally make his mark with France

PARIS: Karim Benzema’s recall to the France squad for the European Championship undoubtedly adds to the world...

Published 30 May, 2021 03:51am

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Zidane restored success to Real but seemed unwilling to rebuild

His second tenure was fraught with tension, which came to a head in an unusually fiery press conference in February when he demanded more respect for his team.
The one marquee signing the club made in Zidane's second spell was Eden Hazard, who has been unable to shine due to a hapless run with injuries.

Published 27 May, 2021 06:52pm

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Real, Barca, Juventus defend Super League in face of UEFA ‘threats’

ROME: Real Madrid, Barcelona and Juventus on Saturday defended the aborted Super League project in the face of...

Updated 09 May, 2021 10:30am

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Zidane says he will make decision on his future easy for Real

The Frenchman, who has won three Champions League trophies and two La Liga titles in two spells as Real coach, could find his future under threat should Real end the season trophyless.
"Let's just finish this season. What I will say is that I'll make things easy for the club, always, because they've always given me everything," Zidane told a news conference on Saturday.

Published 08 May, 2021 05:57pm

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Sevilla's title hopes hit by late win for Athletic Bilbao

With Sevilla's Fernando pulled across, Williams had time to pick his spot, opening up his right foot and lifting the ball into the right-hand corner.

Published 04 May, 2021 10:08am

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Real's defensive injuries pile up as Carvajal latest to fall

Local media reported that the defender could miss the European fixture next Wednesday as well as the La Liga title run-in as Real attempt to defend their league crown.
Real, who sit two points behind league leaders Atletico on 71 points and face Osasuna on Saturday, have not put a timescale on Carvajal's return.

Published 29 Apr, 2021 05:49pm

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Griezmann double fires Barca to Villarreal victory

MADRID: Barcelona took over as Atletico Madrid’s chief challengers for the title on Sunday as Antoine Griezmann...

Updated 26 Apr, 2021 10:16am

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Benzema scores twice as Real Madrid cast aside Cadiz

Benzema buried the spot-kick into the bottom corner.

Published 22 Apr, 2021 10:27am

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Real's Zidane tight-lipped on Super League question

"I'm here for the game. Everyone has their opinion but I'm not here to talk about that. I'll talk about the game tomorrow, the league, the Champions League - the rest isn't my job.
"You can say I'm sitting on the fence, and that's fine. Because what I like doing is coach, that's it."

Published 20 Apr, 2021 06:14pm

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Advantage Atletico after patched-up Real Madrid held by Getafe

Nacho Fernandez and Casemiro were both suspended, with Raphael Varane and Fede Valverde unavailable due to Covid-19 protocol.

Published 19 Apr, 2021 10:01am

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Zidane defying the doubters as another Real Madrid revival nears completion

In the circumstances it would amount to Zidane's finest work yet as coach, another rejuvenation complete.

Published 16 Apr, 2021 10:39am

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Chelsea into Champions League semis for first time since 2014

Led by the astute Tuchel, who took Paris Saint-Germain to the Champions League final last season, that lofty ambition can't be ruled out.

Published 14 Apr, 2021 10:18am

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Klopp strives for perfection to pull off Real Madrid comeback

Liverpool famously overcame a 3-0 first leg deficit to beat Barcelona 4-0 in the second leg of their Champions League semi-final on route to winning the competition for a sixth time in 2019.

Published 13 Apr, 2021 06:54pm

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Liverpool's Klopp urges caution against high-flying but depleted Real

"When you are 3-1 down it looks like we are already out - it means we have not a lot to lose. The result showed they were better than us but it's only the first half," Klopp told reporters.
"Football is football, anything is possible," Klopp added on the possibility of a comeback. "We speak about results but for me, the performance is much more important. We have to play like ourselves.

Published 13 Apr, 2021 06:49pm

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Barcelona pip Real Madrid to become world's most valuable club

Real Madrid, who have topped the list five times in the past, edged Barcelona 2-1 in 'El Clasico' on Saturday but find themselves second best off the pitch with a valuation of $4.75 billion.
"The pain is far from over, with a worsening decline in matchday revenue during the current season, as most of the teams in Europe's top leagues still permit few fans to attend games," wrote Forbes' assistant managing editor Mike Ozanian.

Published 12 Apr, 2021 08:13pm

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Real's Zidane hopes Saturday not the end of Messi's Clasico career

The Barca captain's contract expires this summer and his futures is up in the air having been linked with a move away ever since his attempts to leave the club last summer were unsuccessful.
"I hope it's not (Messi's last Clasico), I want him to stay at Barcelona, it's good for the Spanish league," Zidane told a news conference.

Published 09 Apr, 2021 05:15pm

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Ruthless Real Madrid turn to Barca after Liverpool rout

Mohamed Salah's away goal early in the second half, and Liverpool's comeback from a more desperate situation against Barcelona in 2019, should serve as warnings against complacency.

Published 07 Apr, 2021 05:14pm

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Liverpool will have a chance when Real come to a 'proper stadium'

"It must be a really tricky task for Real at Anfield with or without supporters," Klopp said.

Published 07 Apr, 2021 11:14am

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Small club, giant ambition: Soldado dreams of Man Utd upset

Soldado would have liked another go in England but after Villarreal came Fenerbahce, and then offers from clubs that might have paid him more than Granada, but given less.

Published 07 Apr, 2021 10:13am

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Absence of fans will help Real Madrid against Liverpool: Benitez

Liverpool face Madrid in Spain later on Tuesday before next week's return fixture at Anfield, where the Merseyside club have struggled in the Premier League this season, with matches taking place without fans due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Benitez, who managed Liverpool from 2004 to 2010 and had a short spell at Madrid, said it was crucial the English side get a goal in the first leg.

Published 06 Apr, 2021 12:57pm

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Asensio and Benzema fire Real Madrid to victory over Eibar

Asensio finally gave Madrid the lead late in the 41st minute after his side had two goals ruled out for offside, latching on to a Casemiro through ball and curling his effort into the bottom corner despite losing his footing as he took the shot.
Real then had a goal ruled out for offside for the third time but eventually got the all-important second goal when Benzema headed home a cross from Vinicius Jr. in the 73rd minute.

Updated 03 Apr, 2021 09:21pm

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No blame on Spain for Ramos injury, says Real boss Zidane

Central defender Ramos picked up a calf injury while doing warm-down exercises with Spain after their 3-1 victory over Kosovo on Wednesday. He came on as an 86th-minute substitute in the World Cup qualifier.
The 35-year-old looks set to be absent for both legs of the upcoming Champions League quarter-final meeting with Liverpool, as well as next Saturday's Clasico against Barcelona.

Published 02 Apr, 2021 06:42pm

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Chelsea v Porto quarter-final fixtures to be played in Seville

The first leg will take place on April 7 at Estadio Ramon Sanchez-Pizjuan with the return fixture scheduled for April 13. The prize for the winners will be a clash with Real Madrid or Liverpool.
Spain said earlier this month it would lift a ban on travel from Britain on March 30. The ban had started in December, over concerns about a British strain of the new coronavirus.

Published 30 Mar, 2021 06:03pm

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Ronaldo unaffected by Juventus setbacks, says Portugal coach

"I give advice to Cristiano personally. I was his head coach when he was 18, and we have a close relationship," Santos said.

Published 24 Mar, 2021 01:06pm

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Neuer challenges Germany to throw down marker, Kroos drops out

BERLIN: Captain Manuel Neuer wants Germany to prove themselves in the upcoming World Cup qualifiers, but their plans...

Updated 24 Mar, 2021 10:12am

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UCL quarterfinals: Bayern face PSG, Real draw against Liverpool

In other two fixtures, Manchester City will face Borussia Dortmund and Chelsea draw against FC Porto.
The first-leg UCL quarter-final matches are scheduled for April 6 and 7 while the second leg will be played on April 13 and 14.

Updated 19 Mar, 2021 06:15pm

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Real Madrid beat Atalanta to reach Champions League quarter-finals

Luis Muriel scored a consolation goal for Atalanta just before Asensio added the third to confirm Madrid's presence in the draw for the last eight on March 19.

Published 17 Mar, 2021 10:39am

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Simeone regrets Atletico's failure to see out derby win

Real coach Zinedine Zidane said Atletico had bossed the first half while his side had edged the second and his team still firmly believed they were in the race.

Published 08 Mar, 2021 11:07am