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Real Madrid’s Anger, Racism Claims And Trolls: How 2024 Ballon D’Or Played Out On Social Media
29 Oct

Real Madrid’s Anger, Racism Claims And Trolls: How 2024 Ballon D’Or Played Out On Social Media

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The snubbing of Real Madrid winger Vinicius Jnr for the 2024 Ballon d'Or has spurred controversy in the sporting media, with varied opinions being expressed. The Brazilian winger looked set to win the coveted award until news broke in the early hours of Monday, October 28, 2024, that Manchester City and Spain midfielder Rodri came tops in the polls. With Real Madrid boycotting the entire ceremony and their fans and footballers in absolute meltdown, the award ceremony was once again shrouded in controversy as the proponents of ‘Vini for Ballon d’Or’ argued their cases on various media platforms. Social media…
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La Liga MD 6: Real Madrid Host Espanyol As Villarreal Clash With Barcelona
20 Sep

La Liga MD 6: Real Madrid Host Espanyol As Villarreal Clash With Barcelona

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Matchday 6 of the 2024-25 La Liga season will feature a potential thriller between the ‘Yellow Submarine’ of Villarreal and the ‘Blaugrana’ of Barcelona. Villarreal will welcome Barcelona to the atmospheric Ceramica Stadium, with the home side hoping to take inspiration from their last game at the venue, which brought a thrilling 4-3 win over Celta Vigo. Barca, meanwhile, have shown flashes of awesome potential under manager Hansi Flick, enjoying a strong start to the season which suggests that a title challenge could be on the card – despite the club’s crippling finances and poor off-field organisation. The German has…
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Mbappe’s Real Madrid La Liga Debut Ends In Draw At Mallorca
19 Aug

Mbappe’s Real Madrid La Liga Debut Ends In Draw At Mallorca

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Kylian Mbappe made his La Liga debut as defending champions Real Madrid were held by Mallorca on the opening day. The France captain scored on his debut for the club in Wednesday’s 2-0 Uefa Super Cup win over Atalanta. But the summer signing from Paris St-Germain failed to get off the mark in domestic football. Rodrygo curled home a fine opener from Vinicius Jr’s backheel to give Carlo Ancelotti’s side the lead. But Vedat Muriqi equalised with a header from Dani Rodriguez’s cross. Madrid defender Ferland Mendy was sent off deep into injury time for a lunge on Muriqi. Mbappe, PSG’s…
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UEFA Super Cup: Real Madrid v Atalanta Preview
14 Aug

UEFA Super Cup: Real Madrid v Atalanta Preview

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The UEFA Super Cup is the trophy that determines who the best team in Europe is, and GOtv is here as your football best friend to make sure you get front-row seats to all the action. The match is set to take place at the National Stadium in Warsaw, Poland on Wednesday evening 14 August 2024. Look no further than GOtv to get access to quality football in Europe and take it a step further with the Supa+ package for extra Premier League action. Match background Real Madrid are known for their UEFA Champions League triumphs, with the Spanish club…
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Real Madrid Unveil New Away Kit Ahead Of 2024/25 Season
22 Jul

Real Madrid Unveil New Away Kit Ahead Of 2024/25 Season

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Real Madrid have revealed their away kit ahead of the 2024/25 campaign. The Spanish giants will don an orange shirt in their away fixtures next season, unveiling a bold, bright design as they hope to cling onto both their La Liga and Champions League titles. An astral, abstract pattern runs through their jersey, symbolising stars in the night sky. In a statement released by the club, Madrid unveiled the inspiration behind their unique look, explaining that the design is drawn from “the stars that appear in the sky outside the Santiago Bernabeu.” The club continued: “Its design is born from the idea…
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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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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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