Real Madrid coach Julen Lopetegui insisted after a come from behind 4-1 win at Girona that a ‘keep calm under pressure’ attitude would deliver the goals previously scored by the prolific but now departed Cristiano Ronaldo. Seeking their second win of the new La Liga season the European champions fell behind before a brace from […]
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Bale and Benzema in the goals as Real Madrid survive scare
Karim Benzema netted twice and Gareth Bale scored a trademark goal as Real Madrid overcame an early scare at Girona to win 4-1 on Sunday. Seeking their second win of the new La Liga season, the European champions went behind after Borja Garcia opened the scoring for Girona with a superb goal after 17 minutes. […]
Salah to succeed Messi at Barcelona?
FC Barcelona are reportedly showing interest in Liverpool sensation Mohammad Salah, who the club believes is the perfect successor to club captain Lionel Messi once he hangs his boots. According to Don Balon, Barcelona are willing to 25o million euros on Salah as the perfect replacement for Messi, when the little Argentine leaves the club […]
Messi ready to lead Barcelona to second straight win
Barcelona captain Lionel Messi is up and ready to build upon the winning start to his career as the leader as the club faces a tough Real Valladolid away from home later today. Messi made a winning start to his official league campaign when he scored a brace against Deportivo Alaves to lead Barcelona to […]
4 reasons why Messi should win the Balon d’Or
The FIFA Balon d’Or is, in other words, the trophy for the best footballer in the world and Barcelona’s Lionel Messi has won it a record 5 times. That’s another thing he shares this record with Juventus’ Cristiano Ronaldo. While it looks like Cristiano’s year again, because he won the UEFA Champions League for a […]
3 reasons why Messi will lead Barcelona to a treble
Lionel Messi has recently been promoted as FC Barcelona captain and expectations are sky-high, as they should be. Without Xavi and Iniesta, many claim Messi will have a hard time finding the same amount of success as before. But the little Argentine is looking hungrier than ever before, and has the right amount of players […]
Barca coach says Messi, Ronaldo rivalry is over
Barcelona coach Ernesto Valverde said comparisons between club captain Lionel Messi and Juventus forward Cristiano Ronaldo ought to be over for good after the latter’s departure from Real Madrid this summer. Cristiano Ronaldo moved to Juventus from Real Madrid in July for 100 million euros, a move which came right after Portugal’s elimination from the […]
Modric terms transfer rumours ‘nonsense’
Real Madrid midfielder Luka Modric dismissed rumours of a possible transfer to Italian club Inter Milan terming them as nothing but ‘nonsense’. The Croatian has been linked to Inter ever since his performance in the World Cup 2018, which earned him a Golden ball. However, Real Madrid have set the price €750 million and are not […]
Messi misses out on UEFA list despite astonishing stats
Barcelona forward Lionel Messi missed out on top 3 of the UEFA player of the year award list despite having stats in his favour. UEFA announced its three-man list for the UEFA award which included Juventus’ Cristiano Ronaldo, Liverpool’s Muhammad Salah and Real Madrid’s Luka Modric. From the three, only one would get the prize. […]
Gareth Bale won’t fill Ronaldo’s void, says Nacho
Real Madrid defender Nacho said forward Gareth Bale has nothing to prove to anyone and that he does not have to follow in the footsteps of Cristiano Ronaldo. Bale scored a crucial second goal in Madrid’s win against Getafe in the opening fixture of the Spanish league, filling the void left by Ronaldo, who joined […]