Real Madrid’s extra-time goals on Tuesday against Bayern came with a heavy dose of controversy due to replays suggesting two were offside Cristiano Ronaldo’s first extra-time goal, which helped to send Real Madrid into the Champions League semi-finals, has been hammered for being offside by football fans on social media. The goal came just before … Read more
Cristiano Ronaldo scored a hat-trick as holders Real Madrid controversially overcame Bayern Munich in extra time to reach the Champions League semi-finals. Bayern Munich midfielder Arturo Vidal’s harsh 84th-minute dismissal was the first pivotal moment, and then Ronaldo was clearly standing in an offside position to score Madrid’s second in extra time. Needing at least … Read more
Cristiano Ronaldo netted his 100th European goal on Wednesday to give holders Real Madrid a 2-1 comeback win at 10-man Bayern Munich in the Champions League quarterfinal, first-leg. Arturo Vidal headed Bayern into a first-half lead, but then skied a penalty attempt on the stroke of half-time before Ronaldo volleyed the defending champions’ level. Bayern … Read more
After applauding the fourth official at the Malaga v Barcelona game on Saturday night, after receiving a red card, Neymar will now surely miss El Clasico on April 23. Although the latter action is not included in referee Gil Manzano’s report, the Brazilian will be punished after the Competition Committee reviewed video footage of the … Read more
Antoine Griezmann scored a late equaliser in the Madrid derby as Atletico held La Liga leaders Real. Real took a deserved lead when Pepe, who later went off injured with broken ribs, headed home Toni Kroos’ free-kick. The European champions continued to dominate but without really testing keeper Jan Oblak on too many occasions. And … Read more
Antoine Griezmann is the most in-demand player in world football and could challenge his compatriot and friend Paul Pogba for the world transfer record this summer. The Frenchman has most strongly been linked to Manchester United in a deal that, if it does materialise, is likely to be worth €100 million. But how did Griezmann … Read more
Citi Sports editor Nathan Quao writes to new Black Stars head coach Kwesi Appiah and he shares a few thoughts with Appiah on how Ghana can win again. Hello Mr. Kwesi Appiah, Congrats on your appointment (or re-appointment) as Black Stars coach. I wish you well in your new job. I am sure by now, … Read more
The sculptor behind a statue of Cristiano Ronaldo that left football fans scratching their heads has said his work is just “a matter of taste”. Emanuel Santos said the bust, unveiled on the Portuguese island of Madeira, was “not as simple as it seems” to create. The unveiling of the Ronaldo statue led many on … Read more
The sculptor behind a statue of Cristiano Ronaldo that left football fans scratching their heads has said his work is just “a matter of taste”. Emanuel Santos said the bust, unveiled on the Portuguese island of Madeira, was “not as simple as it seems” to create. The unveiling of the Ronaldo statue led many on … Read more
Zinedine Zidane has told Florentino Perez he wants the Belgian in the summer as he looks to slowly rebuild stellar attack. Real Madrid are prepared to make James Rodriguez part of any bid to sign Eden Hazard this summer, according to reports in Spain. The Belgian superstar is Los Blancos’ No.1 target and the club … Read more
France Football Magazine have revealed the top five highest earning players and managers during 2016/17. Real Madrid superstar Cristiano Ronaldo has topped the football rich list after earning a mind blowing €87.5m in the last year. The Portuguese striker’s arch rival claimed second place after pocketing around €76.5m, according to France Football Magazine. Meanwhile, Barcelona … Read more
China’s cash-rich Super League needs to work on improving local talent as well as dipping into its deep pockets to attract top foreign players, the La Liga chief said Thursday. Javier Tebas told AFP he was “not worried at all” about the best La Liga players being tempted by lucrative salary offers as the level … Read more
The legendary Scottish manager will take charge of the Red Devils at Old Trafford on June 4 for the first time since retiring back in 2013 Sir Alex Ferguson will return to the dugout and take charge of the Manchester United team for Michael Carrick’s testimonial. The 75-year-old, who won an incredible 38 trophies during … Read more
The world of football is not a forgiving place. You can be the most talented and the most loved player in the world, but unless you consistently deliver on the pitch, the ‘beautiful game’ will pass you by with no remorse. To verify the truth of this, one just needs to look at the life … Read more
Real Madrid extended their lead at the top of La Liga to five points, as they won 2-1 against Athletic Bilbao on Saturday. Karim Benzema scored the first goal of the game as Cristiano Ronaldo found space down the left and he crossed for the France striker to put it past goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga. But, … Read more
There was no place for Ghana’s all-time top scorer Asamoah Gyan in Andre Ayew’s African dominated world eleven. Andre Ayew left out Gyan but included Cameroonian legend Samuel Eto’o as well as Dortmund star Aubameyang. The West Ham United star, who is struggling for form in the Premier League this season, was asked to put … Read more
The 26-year-old who became West Ham United’s expensive signing of summer 2016 was made to come up with his best XI in an interview with the club’s media channel. A cursory look at the list shows his African bias but conspicuously missing in the set-up is at least the name of any of his compatriots … Read more
Ronaldo has now gone six games without a goal. Real Madrid increased their Spanish record of scoring in 47 consecutive games with a win in Italy, but their Portuguese star striker is enduring his longest baron patch in the Champions League – Ronaldo has now gone six games without a goal. He has five assists … Read more
Real Madrid came from a goal down against Napoli in the second leg of their Champions League last-16 tie to progress to the quarter-finals. Napoli were utterly dominant in a one-sided first half and took the lead on 24 minutes when Marek Hamsik put Dries Mertens’ through on goal as Real’s defence went missing. But … Read more
Ghana international Kevin Prince Boateng took a slight dig at Cristiano Ronaldo after finally scoring his first goal against Real Madrid over the weekend. The suspended Ghana international put his side three goals up against a ten man Real Madrid side and could not hold off the temptation of having a go at the World’s … Read more