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Barcelona defender Gerard Pique is facing an investigation from the Spanish football federation over comments he made in a recent interview suggesting referees favour Real Madrid because most Spanish referees are Real supporters. Barcelona defender Gerard Pique is facing an investigation from the Spanish football federation over comments he made in a recent interview suggesting referees favour Real Madrid because most Spanish referees are Real supporters. A federation spokeswoman said Barca have been informed of the investigation into Pique, which will determine whether

Madrid said the 73-year-old Pérez is asymptomatic and tested positive after a routine test. No other details were released. Real Madrid president Florentino Pérez has tested positive for the coronavirus, the club said Tuesday. Madrid said the 73-year-old Pérez is asymptomatic and tested positive after a routine test. No other details were released. Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane tested positive for the coronavirus last month.

Pep Guardiola dethroned the “kings of the competition” — now his Manchester City side can claim the crown for themselves. Beating Real Madrid was the big win and the big performance in Europe that he has craved since taking over at the Etihad Stadium four years ago. Now, his side can have no nerves about taking on the rest of Europe. City were quicker, sharper, more intelligent and more threatening than a Madrid that had incredibly never tasted elimination in the Champions League before in Zinedine Zidane’s four campaigns as

Real Madrid claimed their 34th La Liga title after the Los Blancos defeated Villarreal at the Alfredo Di Stefano Stadium in Madrid on Saturday. With the win, Real Madrid lifted their first La Liga title in three seasons and a second under Zinedine Zidane. Karim Benzema scored a brace to lead Real Madrid to a 2-1 win over Villarreal and they will head into the final day of the season with an unassailable seven-point lead over second-placed FC Barcelona. As Real Madrid sealed

The transfer market is nearing closer and Barcelona by hook or by crook need to make amends this summers through a few needed departures and a few needed world-class arrivals at the Camp Nou. In fact, Quique Setien finds himself in a position he’s never been before in his managerial career, since the Blaugrana need reinforcements in all three departments, from the defence to the midfield to the final attacking third. The midfield, however, seems to be a very unstable position in Setien’s

Real Madrid have entered the scene. It was only a matter of time. The best always get linked with the biggest, and Jadon Sancho, at 20 years of age, is one of the best (young) players in the world. According to Spanish newspaper AS, Real Madrid are eyeing the Borussia Dortmund star, and are targeting a big push for next summer. Real, like most teams, are not expecting to make any big moves this summer due to the economic climate. Plus, BVB might

Lionel Messi had conveyed his message to the Barcelona board three years ago to sign his compatriot Angel Di Maria from Paris Saint-Germain to add depth to the midfield and the wings due to his versatility, however, the board had decided to ignore the captain’s request until now. The former Real Madrid player has recently been in the news after his wife made derogatory comments about his short spell at Manchester United and how horrific their experience was living in England for a

The former Red Devils winger says that a fellow Portuguese would admit to having transfer thoughts long before a big-money deal was done Cristiano Ronaldo dropped hints about leaving Manchester United long before a record-breaking move to Real Madrid was pushed through, former team-mate Nani has revealed. The Portuguese superstar was snapped up by the Red Devils from Sporting in the summer of 2003. Six memorable years would be spent at Old Trafford, with a five-time Ballon d’Or winner collecting the first of his Golden Balls while in England – along with three

February 5 marks the birthday of arguably the best footballer to have graced the game ever, Cristiano Ronaldo dos Santos Aveiro, who is the highest goal scorer for Portugal and also the current captain of the national football team. The footballer turned 35 on Wednesday. He was born on the Portuguese island of Madeira, and grew up in Santo António, Funchal. He grew up in a Catholic family sharing a room with all his siblings. He has an older brother and two younger

The January 2020 transfer window for Premier League clubs opened on Wednesday 1 January and closed on Friday 31 January 2020. Manchester United signing Bruno Fernandes is one of the biggest headlines of this transfer window. Huge money was spent behind roping in a number of players, while some were brought on loan. The January transfer window was a good business for many clubs who have tried to buy players that they thought would fit the bill. Here is a list of the

The schedule for Round of 16 First Leg games was revealed a while ago and eight mouthwatering clashes for football fans all over the world are waiting to be played. Eight matches will be played across four days. The dates also have been revealed. The matches will be played on 18, 19, 25 and 26 February 2020. The draft that has been picked this time around has been the best since a long time with heavyweight battles expected to take the center stage. 

Barcelona has overtaken Real Madrid as the richest football club in the world after generating more money than any other club in the last season. Barça earned a whopping £741.1 million in revenue for the 2018-19 season - a considerable increase on the £611.6 million generated during the 2017-18 campaign. Barcelona’s rise to the top of the rich list came as they won the Spanish title for an eighth time in 11 years and reached the semi-finals of the Champions League. Meanwhile, Juventus

The El Clasico 2019 between Barcelona and Real Madrid is one of the most followed rivalries in the world of football. The two teams are all set to clash in the first El Clasico of the season on December 19. The match starts at 12.30 am on Thursday. Both teams are on 35 points each with Barcelona topping the points table and Madrid being second. After the El Clasico clash, it will get clear which side pushes its case on top. In the

Being a Real Madrid Galactico is difficult as many would say and it’s true! Yet, the club has been enriched by the presence of several world legends who have contributed in their own ways towards the staggering flow of silverware and major trophies, making it a giant in the footballing arena for decades now. Most players in their prime still dream of making it to the Real Madrid XI and the club has drawn the brightest talents of their days, ranging from Raul

Ligue 1 side AS Monaco are confident of luring Chelsea midfield ace Cesc Fabregas to France this January. The Spaniard is frustrated with the lack of game time under Maurizio Sarri and has made it clear he wants to move. Fabregas has started just one Premier League game this season and his current deal is set to expire in the summer later this year. With less than six months left on Fabregas’ contract, Monaco boss Thierry Henry is confident he can tempt his

Former Bayern Munich, Real Madrid, and Liverpool midfield ace Xabi Alonso has found himself in trouble with tax authorities in Spain. The 37-year-old is facing charges of tax fraud and could be jailed for 5 years after refusing to settle the matter outside court. Spanish authorities allege the Spain midfielder did not declare earnings from his image rights and has defrauded the state of 3 million dollars. Alonso has refused to accept the charges and is willing to fight the matter out in

Real Madrid ace Isco may be out of favour at the Santiago Bernabeu under new manager Santiago Solari, but the Spaniard has ruled out a January move stating he very happy at the Spanish capital. Chelsea and Manchester City were keen on signing the midfielder who last started a La Liga fixture in the 5-1 Classico loss against Barcelona in October which was Julen Lopetegui’s final game incharge of of the Los Blancos. Since then Isco has made it into Real Madrid’s starting

Former Real Madrid captain Iker Casillas has taken a swipe at Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho following their defeat to Liverpool on Sunday. Casillas who had a stormy relationship with the Portuguese manager during their time at the Santiago Bernabeu used the opportunity to take a dig at his former boss. Mourinho had sidelined Casillas during his time at Real Madrid and the duo and have confronted their stormy relationship in recent interviews. Manchester United endured a nightmare trip to Anfield on Sunday

Tottenham’s mid-week Champions League draw against Barcelona sealed a Round of 16 spot for them. But the crucial away game also meant that Mauricio Pochettino made another mark on his managerial career in North London. A mark that will garner heavy interest from his potential future suitors Real Madrid and Manchester United. And Spurs are bracing themselves to sustain any offers that may lure away the Argentine from White Hart Lane. It is quite open of the interest Real Madrid have in him.

Juventus star man Cristiano Ronaldo has hailed his present club, stating that they are more of a family than Real Madrid, the club where he spent nine seasons. According to the Portuguese, there is no clash of egos at Turin, as every single individual in the squad wants to win with humbleness and humility. Ronaldo shocked the football world when he decided to switch to Juventus. Apparently, he no longer felt the same level of respect as he did when he arrived in