Real Madrid have offered France forward Karim Benzema to both Arsenal and Chelsea, according to Diario Gol. Madrid president Florentino Perez is reportedly frustrated with the 29-year-old, especially after fans booed the striker following their La Liga clash with Real Sociedad. Perez has informed both Premier League sides that he is willing to sell, while … Read more
Real Madrid’s 40-match unbeaten run was brought to an end as ex-Manchester City forward Stevan Jovetic scored a dramatic stoppage-time winner for title rivals Sevilla. Cristiano Ronaldo had put the visitors ahead with a penalty after Dani Carvajal had been fouled by Sevilla goalkeeper Sergio Rico. Sergio Ramos’ late own goal against his former club … Read more
The government in DR Congo has told the country’s football association to suspend league competition from Thursday until further notice. Exiled TP Mazembe owner Moise Katumbi has spoken against the government’s order, suggesting it is in bad taste. “Football is the only thing that keeps people entertained and makes them forget about Kabila’s dictatorship and … Read more
Football in Dr Congo has been suspended from Thursday until further notice The government in DR Congo has told the country’s football association to suspend league competition from Thursday until further notice. Exiled TP Mazembe owner Moise Katumbi has spoken against the government’s order, suggesting it is in bad taste. “Football is the only thing … Read more
Karim Benzema’s request to be free to make private calls on his phone has been rejected by the Court of Appeal in Versailles, AFP reports. The Real Madrid striker, 28, remains under investigation with regards to an alleged blackmail attempt on France team-mate Mathieu Valbuena, 32, and a lawyer involved in the defence for this … Read more
Real Madrid extended their unbeaten run to 36 games by beating Club America 2-0 to reach the Fifa Club World Cup final. Karim Benzema gave the European champions the lead with a clipped finish after a Toni Kroos pass. Cristiano Ronaldo sealed the win – and a place in Sunday’s final against Kashima Antlers – … Read more
Zinedine Zidane is determined to guide Real Madrid to victory over Borussia Dortmund in a Champions League Group F clash the Frenchman has described as a final. Madrid are fresh from having secured a last-gasp Clasico draw against Barcelona, but need a win at the Santiago Bernabeu to top their group in Zidane’s 50th game … Read more
Gareth Bale is facing a battle to be fit for Real Madrid’s El Clasico clash with Barcelona after being injured during Tuesday’s 2-1 Champions League victory against Sporting Lisbon in Portugal. Wales forward Bale limped out of the Group F tie on 58 minutes after appearing to injure his right ankle following a challenge with … Read more
Karim Benzema came off the bench to give Real Madrid a 2-1 win over 10-man Sporting and keep their hopes of finishing top of Champions League Group F alive. Borussia Dortmund lead the way heading into the final matchweek, holding a two-point advantage following a scarcely believable 8-4 win over group whipping boys Legia Warsaw. … Read more
Zinedine Zidane’s confidence in Cristiano Ronaldo proved to be fully justified as the Portugal star netted a hat-trick in Real Madrid’s 4-1 defeat of Alaves. The Madrid coach backed Ronaldo as the “clear” front-runner for the Ballon d’Or this week despite a run of one goal in his last five league games, and he led … Read more
As always, the UEFA Champions League nights are huge, colourful and full of cheer for every football fan. Tuesday night did not disappoint. The biggest game of the night obviously was the clash at the Signal Iduna between Borussia Dortmund and Real Madrid. Cristiano Ronaldo fired Madrid into the lead inside 17 minutes, smashing a … Read more
Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane may have to do without all three of his first-choice forwards for the UEFA Super Cup clash against Sevilla in Norway next week. Cristiano Ronaldo will definitely miss the match in Trondheim after injuring his knee ligaments in the final of Euro 2016 on July 10. The Portuguese is still … Read more
Real Madrid defeated Atletico Madrid in the Champions League final for the second time in three years as they won a dramatic penalty shoot-out in Milan. After 120 minutes of action ended in a 1-1 draw, Atletico’s Juanfran was the unfortunate man to miss, allowing Cristiano Ronaldo to slot home the decisive spot-kick as Real … Read more