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We Want Two Trebles In A Row – Man City’s Silva
17 Apr

We Want Two Trebles In A Row – Man City’s Silva

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Manchester City midfielder Bernardo Silva says winning the Treble for a second consecutive year is an “inspiration and motivation”. City won the Premier League, Champions League and FA Cup last season and are on track to repeat the achievement. They face Real Madrid in the second leg of the Champions League quarter-final on Wednesday (20:00 BST) following a 3-3 draw at the Bernabeu last week. “We want to create the legacy. We want two Trebles in a row,” said Silva. “We want four Premier Leagues in a row. We want the Champions League twice in a row. If we win…
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I’m Not Afraid Of Real…Guardiola Brags
17 Apr

I’m Not Afraid Of Real…Guardiola Brags

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Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola says he “doesn’t fear” 14-time Champions League winners Real Madrid ahead of their quarterfinal second leg. City have faced Real Madrid in each of the last three seasons, knocking them out in the semifinals a year ago but losing at the same stage in 2022. Real Madrid have reached at least the last four in 11 of the last 13 seasons, but Guardiola insists he’s not concerned about their stellar record in the competition ahead of the make-or-break game at the Etihad Stadium today. “I don’t fear them,” Guardiola told a news conference on Tuesday.…
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UCL: Real Madrid Will Want Revenge – Pep Guardiola
09 Apr

UCL: Real Madrid Will Want Revenge – Pep Guardiola

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Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola believes Real Madrid will be determined to get revenge after they thrashed the Spanish giants on their way to winning last season’s Champions League. City beat Real 5-1 on aggregate in the semi-finals. However, Guardiola has no doubt the 14-time winners will pose a tough test in Tuesday’s quarter-final first leg in Madrid (20:00 BST). “It is very difficult for the same thing to happen again,” Guardiola said. “Beating Real Madrid twice in a row is impossible. They have learned and will want revenge. They have pride.” Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti wants his side…
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Carlo Ancelotti: Real Madrid Coach Accused Of Tax Fraud By Spanish Prosecutors
07 Mar

Carlo Ancelotti: Real Madrid Coach Accused Of Tax Fraud By Spanish Prosecutors

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Prosecutors in Spain have called for Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti to be jailed for four years and nine months for allegedly avoiding one million euros (£854,000) in tax. The charges relate to image rights revenues during his first spell in charge of the club in 2014-15. The Madrid Community Prosecutor’s office accuses the Italian of creating a “confusing” and “complex” system of shell companies to hide extra earnings. Ancelotti returned to Madrid in 2021. His lawyer declined to provide a comment to Reuters and La Liga club Real have also not commented. League leaders Real host RB Leipzig in…
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Kylian Mbappe Agrees To Join Real Madrid Ahead Of 2024-2025 Season
20 Feb

Kylian Mbappe Agrees To Join Real Madrid Ahead Of 2024-2025 Season

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The France captain, 25, has told PSG he intends to leave the club with his contract expiring in June. Mbappe has not signed a contract with Real yet, but the deal could be announced once it is no longer possible for the clubs to meet in this season’s Champions League. The World Cup winner is PSG’s record goalscorer with 244 goals. Mbappe wanted his future sorted before March, so on 13 February, before training, he met PSG president Nasser Al-Khelaifi and told him he was leaving and joining Real. After reports emerged last Thursday that he would leave, Mbappe was left out…
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Real Madrid Reach Last 16 With 100% Record
14 Dec

Real Madrid Reach Last 16 With 100% Record

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Real Madrid came from behind to beat Union Berlin and reach the Champions League last 16 with a 100% record. The hosts went ahead through Kevin Volland after goalkeeper Frederik Ronnow saved Luka Modric’s penalty. A win would have taken the Germans into the Europa League play-offs, but former Stoke and Newcastle striker,Joselu, scored two headers to put Real ahead. Alex Kral’s low shot made it 2-2, before Dani Ceballos fin­ished from Jude Bellingham’s pass for the winning goal. Fourteen-time European champions, Real, won all six of their Group C matches to end with 18 points, eight more than second-placed,…
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Emma Hayes says Blues ‘Robbed’ Of Victory In Women’s Champions League Draw
16 Nov

Emma Hayes says Blues ‘Robbed’ Of Victory In Women’s Champions League Draw

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Chelsea manager Emma Hayes says her side were "robbed" of victory by "embarrassing" refereeing in their 2-2 draw with Real Madrid in the Women's Champions League. The Blues dominated their Group D opener but were undone by two controversial decisions - a late penalty call against them and a last-gasp winner ruled out for offside. There is no video assistant referee in the Women's Champions League group stage, unlike the men's competition. "I can't remember the last time we were in a game like that when two humongous decisions like that have gone against us," said Hayes. "That is a…
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Real Madrid Miss Chance To Go Top After Bellingham Scare
06 Nov

Real Madrid Miss Chance To Go Top After Bellingham Scare

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Real Madrid missed an opportunity to return to the top of La Liga as they were held to a goalless draw by Rayo Vallecano at the Bernabeu. The result leaves Real second in the table, two points behind leaders Girona who won 4-2 at Osasuna on Saturday. Federico Valverde, Joselu, Jude Bellingham and Vinicius Jr all had chances to score for the hosts. However, the visitors held firm for their first away point in this fixture since 2000. Francisco’s Vallecano team are now unbeaten in their last nine matches in all competitions. They frustrated their more esteemed Madrid neighbours but…
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Real Madrid Forward Rodrygo Extends Contract Until 2028
03 Nov

Real Madrid Forward Rodrygo Extends Contract Until 2028

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Brazil forward Rodrygo has signed a new extended contract at Real Madrid until 2028 with a reported release clause of one billion euros. The 22-year-old has scored 39 goals in 179 games for Real and also has 18 Brazil caps. The forward joined the La Liga club aged 18 from Brazilian side Santos. During his time at Real he has won two La Liga titles, the Copa del Rey, the Uefa Champions League, the European Super Cup and the Club World Cup. He was included in Brazil's 2022 World Cup squad, making five appearances in Qatar. Rodrygo's international teammate Vinicius…
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UCL: Bellingham Scores Again As Real Madrid win At Braga
25 Oct

UCL: Bellingham Scores Again As Real Madrid win At Braga

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Jude Bellingham continued his brilliant start to the season with another goal to help Real Madrid claim a narrow Champions League win at Braga. After Rodrygo’s first-half opener, Bellingham found the bottom corner in the 61st minute with a fine, curling finish. The England midfielder now has 12 goals in 15 matches for club and country this season. Alvaro Djalo pulled a goal back for Braga but Real held on in Group C. Vinicius Junior thought he had added a third late on for the visitors, but his strike was ruled out for offside. Rodrygo also had a first-half effort…
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