MADRID, SPAIN | Xinhua | A new La Liga season will kick off on Sunday, and before the closure of the transfer market at the end of the month, fans shouldn’t expect too many changes from what they saw last season – perhaps with one important change. The long-awaited arrival …
Read More »Mbappe happy to adapt with new teammates at Real Madrid
MADRID | Xinhua | Kylian Mbappe said he would have to learn to adapt with his new teammates at Real Madrid but added he didn’t mind where he would play in an attack that is filled with star names. The 25-year-old made his declarations in his first press conference as …
Read More »Real Madrid to present Mbappe on Tuesday in Santiago Bernabeu Stadium
MADRID, SPAIN | Xinhua | Real Madrid confirmed on Wednesday that French international forward, Kylian Mbappe will be officially presented to the press and supporters at the club’s Santiago Bernabeu Stadium on Tuesday, July 16th. “Real Madrid C. F. is pleased to announce that Kylian Mbappe will be presented at …
Read More »Brazilian forward Rodrygo glad to play alongside Mbappe at Real Madrid
LOS ANGELES | Xinhua | Brazilian forward Rodrygo said Saturday that he is looking forward to playing alongside Kylian Mbappe at Real Madrid after the France striker’s move to the Spanish giants. Rodrygo admitted competition for a place in Real Madrid’s attack will be intense next season following the arrival …
Read More »Underdog Dortmund hoping for surprise with Klopp in stands against Real Madrid
BERLIN,GERMANY | Xinhua | Departing Liverpool coach Juergen Klopp might face the challenge of finding the right place in Wembley Stadium this Saturday evening. Unlike May 25, 2013, the 56-year-old will witness the on-pitch action from the stands rather than from the bench. However, it seems a pleasure for the …
Read More »No rest for Man City, Real Madrid prepares for Champions League clash
LONDON, UK | Xinhua | Manchester City has another vital game in their efforts to retain the Premier League title on Wednesday when they entertain fourth-placed Aston Villa at the Etihad Stadium. The match comes after City was held to a 0-0 draw at home to Arsenal last Sunday, and …
Read More »Barca close on Real Madrid, Sevilla edges Getafe
MADRID | Xinhua | FC Barcelona moved to within five points of La Liga leader Real Madrid on Saturday night with a narrow 1-0 home win over Las Palmas. Las Palmas goalkeeper Alvaro Valles gave Barca a big helping hand in the 24th minute when he was sent off for …
Read More »Ancelotti: Winning Champions League requires beating the best
MADRID, SPAIN | Xinhua | Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti admitted his side has a tough task ahead of them if they want to reach the semifinals of the UEFA Champions League, after they were drawn to play reigning champions Manchester City in the last eight. The tie is a …
Read More »Real Madrid vs Girona big game in La Liga
MADRID | Xinhua | Real Madrid’s home game against second-placed Girona today looks as if it could be decisive to the outcome of La Liga, with both sides going into the encounter missing key players. Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti will have to totally reconstruct a defense affected by the …
Read More »Injuries, Cup semifinal both factors ahead of 2024’s third Madrid derby
MADRID | Xinhua | Real Madrid have injury problems in defense, while Atletico Madrid have to look to the future when the two sides play the third Madrid derby of 2024 in the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium on Sunday night. So far, it’s honors even, with Real beating Atletico 5-3 after …
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