Madrid (Spain), May 15 (Ians) Spanish giants Real Madrid look to be without any serious injury worries ahead of their Champions League semifinal return leg away to Manchester City on Wednesday night.
Carlo Ancelotti’s side travels to Manchester on the back of a thrilling 1-1 draw in the first leg. Vinicius Jr’s powerful shot put Madrid ahead in the first half, but Kevin de Bruyne hit a screamer to level for City after the break.
Real Madrid have 24 hours more to prepare for Wednesday’s game as they played Getafe on Saturday in La Liga. The Eurovision Song Contest being held in Liverpool on Saturday means that Man City’s game away to Everton has to wait until Sunday, reports Xinhua.
Madrid did suffer one nervous moment in the closing moments of Saturday’s game when Eduardo Camavinga asked to be substituted and limped off with apparent pain from his left knee.
Carlo Ancelotti’s side travels to Manchester on the back of a thrilling 1-1 draw in the first leg. Vinicius Jr’s powerful shot put Madrid ahead in the first half, but Kevin de Bruyne hit a screamer to level for City after the break.
Real Madrid have 24 hours more to prepare for Wednesday’s game as they played Getafe on Saturday in La Liga. The Eurovision Song Contest being held in Liverpool on Saturday means that Man City’s game away to Everton has to wait until Sunday, reports Xinhua.
Madrid did suffer one nervous moment in the closing moments of Saturday’s game when Eduardo Camavinga asked to be substituted and limped off with apparent pain from his left knee.
- 5/15/2023
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Madrid, May 7 (Ians) Two goals from Real Madrid striker Rodrygo gave his side a 2-1 win in the final of the Spanish Copa del Rey against a courageous Osasuna on Saturday night.
The result means Real have won the Cup 20 times in history, while Osasuna’s second final appearance ended with the same result as the previous one, which they lost 2-1 to Betis in 2005.
Rodrigo opened the scoring for Real Madrid in the opening minute. Vinicius Jr was given too much space to turn past Jon Moncayola and Ruben Pena before pulling the ball back for his teammate to score with a shot that deflected over keeper Sergio Herrera.
Osasuna reacted well with Aridane and Ante Budimir heading at Thibaut Courtois before Aimar Oroz fired just wide, a Xinhua report said.
Vinicius was Real Madrid’s main threat and Moncayola was given a yellow card for pulling the Brazilian back,...
The result means Real have won the Cup 20 times in history, while Osasuna’s second final appearance ended with the same result as the previous one, which they lost 2-1 to Betis in 2005.
Rodrigo opened the scoring for Real Madrid in the opening minute. Vinicius Jr was given too much space to turn past Jon Moncayola and Ruben Pena before pulling the ball back for his teammate to score with a shot that deflected over keeper Sergio Herrera.
Osasuna reacted well with Aridane and Ante Budimir heading at Thibaut Courtois before Aimar Oroz fired just wide, a Xinhua report said.
Vinicius was Real Madrid’s main threat and Moncayola was given a yellow card for pulling the Brazilian back,...
- 5/7/2023
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Madrid (Spain), April 20 (Ians) Matchday 30 in Spain sees some vital head-to-head duels in the fight to avoid relegation in La Liga and one huge game in the race for the title.
Although Fc Barcelona hold an 11-point lead at the top of the table that looks unassailable with just nine games left to play, Xavi Hernandez’s side has disappointed in recent weeks.
Last weekend’s 0-0 draw in Getafe marked Barca’s third consecutive game without scoring a goal, and they are clearly missing Pedri, Dembele, De Jong, and Andreas Christensen.
Atletico Madrid’s visit to Camp Nou should be Barcelona’s toughest test between now and the end of the campaign, with Atletico travelling on the back of a run of 10 wins from 12 matches that have all but confirmed they will finish at least third.
A win for Diego Simeone’s side at Camp Nou could see Barca...
Although Fc Barcelona hold an 11-point lead at the top of the table that looks unassailable with just nine games left to play, Xavi Hernandez’s side has disappointed in recent weeks.
Last weekend’s 0-0 draw in Getafe marked Barca’s third consecutive game without scoring a goal, and they are clearly missing Pedri, Dembele, De Jong, and Andreas Christensen.
Atletico Madrid’s visit to Camp Nou should be Barcelona’s toughest test between now and the end of the campaign, with Atletico travelling on the back of a run of 10 wins from 12 matches that have all but confirmed they will finish at least third.
A win for Diego Simeone’s side at Camp Nou could see Barca...
- 4/20/2023
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Madrid, April 19 (Ians) Real Madrid cruised into the semifinals of the Champions League on Tuesday night, with a 2-0 win away to Chelsea giving them a 4-0 aggregate against their rivals.
While the defeat merely served to confirm the chaos of Chelsea’s current season and the huge rebuilding that lies ahead, it also highlights Real Madrid’s dominance in the Champions League, where they have reached the last-four in 11 of the past 13 seasons.
However, it was not all good news on Tuesday night, with Madrid possibly losing two key players for the semifinal, which will be against the winner of Wednesday’s return leg between Bayern Munich and Manchester City (where the English club defended a 3-0 first leg lead).
Key central defender Eder Militao was booked in the 21st minute of the game and that means he is suspended for the first leg of the semifinal. Militao has...
While the defeat merely served to confirm the chaos of Chelsea’s current season and the huge rebuilding that lies ahead, it also highlights Real Madrid’s dominance in the Champions League, where they have reached the last-four in 11 of the past 13 seasons.
However, it was not all good news on Tuesday night, with Madrid possibly losing two key players for the semifinal, which will be against the winner of Wednesday’s return leg between Bayern Munich and Manchester City (where the English club defended a 3-0 first leg lead).
Key central defender Eder Militao was booked in the 21st minute of the game and that means he is suspended for the first leg of the semifinal. Militao has...
- 4/19/2023
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Madrid, April 11 (Ians) Real Madrid aims to return to business as usual when they take on Chelsea in the first leg of their Champions League quarterfinal on Wednesday night.
Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti rested key players for Saturday’s match at home to Villarreal and saw how his side lost a thrilling match 3-2, but key players, such as Luka Modric, Toni Kroos and Dani Carvajal are all likely to be back against Chelsea, reports Xinhua.
Ferland Mendy is Madrid’s only injury and the only big doubt is whether Nacho Fernandez, David Alaba or Eduardo Camavinga will replace him.
Although he has performed well in midfield in recent weeks, Camavinga could be the favorite, after his excellent display on the left in Madrid’s 4-0 Copa del Rey win away to Barcelona last week.
Karim Benzema will lead the attack alongside Vinicius Jr. and Rodrygo, although Fede Valverde could...
Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti rested key players for Saturday’s match at home to Villarreal and saw how his side lost a thrilling match 3-2, but key players, such as Luka Modric, Toni Kroos and Dani Carvajal are all likely to be back against Chelsea, reports Xinhua.
Ferland Mendy is Madrid’s only injury and the only big doubt is whether Nacho Fernandez, David Alaba or Eduardo Camavinga will replace him.
Although he has performed well in midfield in recent weeks, Camavinga could be the favorite, after his excellent display on the left in Madrid’s 4-0 Copa del Rey win away to Barcelona last week.
Karim Benzema will lead the attack alongside Vinicius Jr. and Rodrygo, although Fede Valverde could...
- 4/11/2023
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Madrid, April 4 (Ians) Fc Barcelona and Real Madrid meet for the fifth (and final) time this season when they play the return leg of their Copa del Rey semi final on Wednesday night.
After losing 3-1 to Real Madrid in their first meeting of the campaign, Barca have won the last three clashes between the two sides, beating Real Madrid 3-1 in the Spanish Supercup, winning the first leg of the semifinal 1-0 with a defensive display in the Santiago Bernabeu in early March and then beating their eternal rivals 2-1 in their second La Liga meeting in the Camp Nou, two and a half weeks ago.
Although Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti continues to insist that he is relaxed about his future, the Italian must know that very few Madrid coaches who lose four times to Barca in a single campaign are likely to hold on to their jobs.
After losing 3-1 to Real Madrid in their first meeting of the campaign, Barca have won the last three clashes between the two sides, beating Real Madrid 3-1 in the Spanish Supercup, winning the first leg of the semifinal 1-0 with a defensive display in the Santiago Bernabeu in early March and then beating their eternal rivals 2-1 in their second La Liga meeting in the Camp Nou, two and a half weeks ago.
Although Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti continues to insist that he is relaxed about his future, the Italian must know that very few Madrid coaches who lose four times to Barca in a single campaign are likely to hold on to their jobs.
- 4/4/2023
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Madrid, March 14 (Ians) Real Madrid entertain Liverpool in the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium on Wednesday in the second leg of their Champions League last-16 tie.
The reigning title holders are clear favorites to progress against the side they beat in last season’s final after a 5-2 win in Liverpool three weeks ago, where they picked holes in a fragile Liverpool midfield and defense.
Liverpool have shown some signs of recovery since then, with a 7-0 thrashing of an in-form Manchester United, but Jurgen Klopp’s side was brought crashing back to earth again at the weekend when they lost 1-0 to Bournemouth, who had started that game bottom of the Premier League.
Real Madrid ended an indifferent run of form, which saw them lose to Barcelona in the Copa del Rey and draw with Atletico Madrid and Betis, with a comfortable 3-1 victory over Espanyol on Saturday, a Xinhua report said.
The reigning title holders are clear favorites to progress against the side they beat in last season’s final after a 5-2 win in Liverpool three weeks ago, where they picked holes in a fragile Liverpool midfield and defense.
Liverpool have shown some signs of recovery since then, with a 7-0 thrashing of an in-form Manchester United, but Jurgen Klopp’s side was brought crashing back to earth again at the weekend when they lost 1-0 to Bournemouth, who had started that game bottom of the Premier League.
Real Madrid ended an indifferent run of form, which saw them lose to Barcelona in the Copa del Rey and draw with Atletico Madrid and Betis, with a comfortable 3-1 victory over Espanyol on Saturday, a Xinhua report said.
- 3/14/2023
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Madrid, Feb 22 (Ians) Real Madrid’s impressive win away to Liverpool at Anfield on Tuesday night has come with a price ahead of their La Liga derby at home to Atletico Madrid this weekend.
David Alaba had to leave the game in the first half after suffering a hamstring problem, while Rodrygo was forced out in the second half after suffering a strain high on the back of his left leg.
It looks to be impossible for Alaba to recover for Saturday’s match at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium, while Rodrygo will also be a doubt for that game and next week’s Copa del Rey semifinal first leg at home to Fc Barcelona, a Xinhua report said.
The Brazilian started on Wednesday due to the absence of Toni Kroos in midfield (although the German came on as a substitute), but with Kroos and Aurelien Tchouameni both fit at the weekend after suffering from flu,...
David Alaba had to leave the game in the first half after suffering a hamstring problem, while Rodrygo was forced out in the second half after suffering a strain high on the back of his left leg.
It looks to be impossible for Alaba to recover for Saturday’s match at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium, while Rodrygo will also be a doubt for that game and next week’s Copa del Rey semifinal first leg at home to Fc Barcelona, a Xinhua report said.
The Brazilian started on Wednesday due to the absence of Toni Kroos in midfield (although the German came on as a substitute), but with Kroos and Aurelien Tchouameni both fit at the weekend after suffering from flu,...
- 2/22/2023
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Madrid (Spain), Feb 1 (Ians) Real Madrid on Thursday night have the chance to strengthen their position in second place in La Liga by piling some hurt on managerless Valencia.
Valencia travel to the Santiago Bernabeu with club stalwart ‘Voro’ Gonzalez in temporary charge after Gennaro Gattuso left the club ‘by mutual consent’ on Monday for a string of bad results leaving them just a point above the relegation zone.
Thursday’s match is part of the 17th round of matches in La Liga and was postponed earlier this month as the twor sides met in the semifinal of the Spanish Supercup in Saudi Arabia.
That game should give Valencia some hope of getting something from the Bernabeu, as they twice came from behind in Saudi Arabia to draw 2-2, before eventually succumbing on penalties to Madrid.
Carlo Ancelotti’s side receives Valencia after being held to a 0-0 draw by Real Sociedad,...
Valencia travel to the Santiago Bernabeu with club stalwart ‘Voro’ Gonzalez in temporary charge after Gennaro Gattuso left the club ‘by mutual consent’ on Monday for a string of bad results leaving them just a point above the relegation zone.
Thursday’s match is part of the 17th round of matches in La Liga and was postponed earlier this month as the twor sides met in the semifinal of the Spanish Supercup in Saudi Arabia.
That game should give Valencia some hope of getting something from the Bernabeu, as they twice came from behind in Saudi Arabia to draw 2-2, before eventually succumbing on penalties to Madrid.
Carlo Ancelotti’s side receives Valencia after being held to a 0-0 draw by Real Sociedad,...
- 2/1/2023
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Madrid, Jan 26 (Ians) The La Liga season reaches its midway point in Spain this weekend, with several clubs involved in the Copa del Rey knockout tournament, facing a pile-up of fixtures in a non-stop beginning to the year.
League leaders Fc Barcelona face a short trip to play Girona, just three days after booking their place in the semifinals of the Cup with a 1-0 win at home to Real Sociedad.
Midfielder Pedri is a slight doubt for the game with a muscle problem that saw him forced off on Wednesday and with another league match against Betis next week. Barca coach Xavi Hernandez may not risk such a key player.
Ferran Torres is available again after suspension, but Robert Lewandowski is out as he serves the last game of a three-match ban.
The weekend gets under way on Friday with a game in the bottom half of the table,...
League leaders Fc Barcelona face a short trip to play Girona, just three days after booking their place in the semifinals of the Cup with a 1-0 win at home to Real Sociedad.
Midfielder Pedri is a slight doubt for the game with a muscle problem that saw him forced off on Wednesday and with another league match against Betis next week. Barca coach Xavi Hernandez may not risk such a key player.
Ferran Torres is available again after suspension, but Robert Lewandowski is out as he serves the last game of a three-match ban.
The weekend gets under way on Friday with a game in the bottom half of the table,...
- 1/26/2023
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Madrid, Jan 26 (Ians) Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid go head-to-head in the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium on Friday (1:30am Ist) for a place in the semifinal of the Copa del Rey knockout tournament.
The Madrid derby sees Real Madrid return to their home ground for the first time since November 10 — a total of 77 days — and the return has already created some controversy, with the club sending just 334 tickets to Atletico for the match, reports Xinhua news agency.
Real Madrid go into the game after winning 2-0 away to Athletic Club Bilbao on Sunday, in a game where their effectiveness in attack was the difference against a rival that controlled much of the ball.
Coach Carlo Ancelotti is likely to bring Luka Modric and Toni Kroos back into his starting 11 for the game, although injuries to David Alaba and Dani Carvajal mean Nacho Fernandez and Ferland Mendy will continue as full backs.
The Madrid derby sees Real Madrid return to their home ground for the first time since November 10 — a total of 77 days — and the return has already created some controversy, with the club sending just 334 tickets to Atletico for the match, reports Xinhua news agency.
Real Madrid go into the game after winning 2-0 away to Athletic Club Bilbao on Sunday, in a game where their effectiveness in attack was the difference against a rival that controlled much of the ball.
Coach Carlo Ancelotti is likely to bring Luka Modric and Toni Kroos back into his starting 11 for the game, although injuries to David Alaba and Dani Carvajal mean Nacho Fernandez and Ferland Mendy will continue as full backs.
- 1/26/2023
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Madrid, Jan 22 (Ians) Real Madrid have a difficult and vital trip to face Athletic Club Bilbao on Sunday night and the pressure is likely to be on Carlo Ancelotti’s side.
If Barcelona win their match at home to Getafe earlier in the day, Madrid will be six points behind the side that beat them in the Spanish Super Cup, in the race for the La Liga title, reports Xinhua news agency.
Ancelotti’s men got a huge morale boost on Thursday as they came back from 2-0 down to eventually win 3-2 away to Villarreal in the Copa del Rey to set up a quarterfinal at home to Atletico Madrid next week.
As the game was played on Thursday, it gives Ancelotti little time to recover tired legs among his players, although Luka Modric, who was rested in the Cup, should be available.
However, Lucas Vazquez, Dani Carvajal, David Alaba...
If Barcelona win their match at home to Getafe earlier in the day, Madrid will be six points behind the side that beat them in the Spanish Super Cup, in the race for the La Liga title, reports Xinhua news agency.
Ancelotti’s men got a huge morale boost on Thursday as they came back from 2-0 down to eventually win 3-2 away to Villarreal in the Copa del Rey to set up a quarterfinal at home to Atletico Madrid next week.
As the game was played on Thursday, it gives Ancelotti little time to recover tired legs among his players, although Luka Modric, who was rested in the Cup, should be available.
However, Lucas Vazquez, Dani Carvajal, David Alaba...
- 1/22/2023
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Madrid (Spain), Jan 17 (Ians) The last 16 matches of the Spanish Copa del Rey knockout competition are played this week, with Fc Barcelona and Real Madrid both in action on Thursday night.
Newly-crowned Supercup winners Barcelona travel to face Ceuta. However, Barca should not get overconfident as Ceuta defeated top-flight opponents Elche in the last round, and the visit to the Spanish enclave on the coast of North Africa is not easy, involving a helicopter flight from Malaga.
Real Madrid hardly have time to lick their wounds and recover tired legs before they travel to Villarreal for what looks like the toughest tie of the round.
Villarreal beat Madrid 2-1 in La Liga less than a fortnight ago and have had more time to prepare for the match, while Real Madrid are likely to be without David Alaba and Lucas Vazquez, and players, such as Luka Modric, looked flat and tired in Riyadh.
Newly-crowned Supercup winners Barcelona travel to face Ceuta. However, Barca should not get overconfident as Ceuta defeated top-flight opponents Elche in the last round, and the visit to the Spanish enclave on the coast of North Africa is not easy, involving a helicopter flight from Malaga.
Real Madrid hardly have time to lick their wounds and recover tired legs before they travel to Villarreal for what looks like the toughest tie of the round.
Villarreal beat Madrid 2-1 in La Liga less than a fortnight ago and have had more time to prepare for the match, while Real Madrid are likely to be without David Alaba and Lucas Vazquez, and players, such as Luka Modric, looked flat and tired in Riyadh.
- 1/17/2023
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Riyadh, Jan 14 (Ians) Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti says his players will never tire of winning titles as they prepare for Sunday’s Spanish Super Cup final against Fc Barcelona.
In his pre-game press conference, Ancelotti insisted the team was “motivated,” and the “players are used to this type of pressure”, reports Xinhua news agency.
“They will never not be hungry to win; they have a great mentality,” continued the coach, who insisted playing for Real Madrid means “they don’t allow you to think about getting your fill.”
Ancelotti dismissed talk of his side winning all six titles this season, saying the idea wasn’t in their heads. “We are only thinking about the Super Cup. It is something very complicated; we have to continue step by step and get to the end of the season in good shape,” he said.
He also welcomed the return to fitness of striker Karim Benzema,...
In his pre-game press conference, Ancelotti insisted the team was “motivated,” and the “players are used to this type of pressure”, reports Xinhua news agency.
“They will never not be hungry to win; they have a great mentality,” continued the coach, who insisted playing for Real Madrid means “they don’t allow you to think about getting your fill.”
Ancelotti dismissed talk of his side winning all six titles this season, saying the idea wasn’t in their heads. “We are only thinking about the Super Cup. It is something very complicated; we have to continue step by step and get to the end of the season in good shape,” he said.
He also welcomed the return to fitness of striker Karim Benzema,...
- 1/14/2023
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Riyadh, Jan 10 (Ians) Real Madrid will face Valencia in the first semifinal of the Spanish Super Cup on Wednesday night.
The tournament, which is being played in Saudi Arabia for the third time, pits last season’s La Liga winners Real Madrid against Copa del Rey runners-up Valencia, while the Cup winners Betis and the side that finished second in La Liga, Fc Barcelona, play on Thursday night, with the final on Sunday.
Real Madrid are clear favorites to go through against Valencia despite their 2-1 defeat in Villarreal on Saturday.
Dani Carvajal has traveled with the squad to Riyadh after missing out at the weekend and could return at right back. Defender David Alaba and French international midfielder Aurelien Tchouameni will miss the tournament with calf injuries, reports Xinhua.
Alaba’s absence means that Ferland Mendy will play at left back despite a poor display at the weekend, while...
The tournament, which is being played in Saudi Arabia for the third time, pits last season’s La Liga winners Real Madrid against Copa del Rey runners-up Valencia, while the Cup winners Betis and the side that finished second in La Liga, Fc Barcelona, play on Thursday night, with the final on Sunday.
Real Madrid are clear favorites to go through against Valencia despite their 2-1 defeat in Villarreal on Saturday.
Dani Carvajal has traveled with the squad to Riyadh after missing out at the weekend and could return at right back. Defender David Alaba and French international midfielder Aurelien Tchouameni will miss the tournament with calf injuries, reports Xinhua.
Alaba’s absence means that Ferland Mendy will play at left back despite a poor display at the weekend, while...
- 1/10/2023
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London, Dec 9 (Ians) Celebrity chef Frank Heppner was reportedly among the 25 people arrested in sweeping raids by German police which foiled an alleged plot to storm the parliament and execute the Chancellor, Daily Mail reported.
Heppner, 62, whose son-in-law is Real Madrid and Austria footballing star David Alaba, is believed to have been arrested in the glitzy Austrian ski resort of Kitzbuhel where he owns and operates a restaurant.
According to German outlet Bild, investigators believe the celebrity chef was a high-ranking member of the military wing of the Reichsburger group – a band of plotters who want to overthrow the modern German democratic state and install a member of a German royal family as the new leader.
Germany’s attorney general said the Reichsburger’s militarised unit was responsible for ‘the recruitment of new members, the procurement of weapons, establishing an It and communication structure, and drawing up plans for future accommodation and catering,...
Heppner, 62, whose son-in-law is Real Madrid and Austria footballing star David Alaba, is believed to have been arrested in the glitzy Austrian ski resort of Kitzbuhel where he owns and operates a restaurant.
According to German outlet Bild, investigators believe the celebrity chef was a high-ranking member of the military wing of the Reichsburger group – a band of plotters who want to overthrow the modern German democratic state and install a member of a German royal family as the new leader.
Germany’s attorney general said the Reichsburger’s militarised unit was responsible for ‘the recruitment of new members, the procurement of weapons, establishing an It and communication structure, and drawing up plans for future accommodation and catering,...
- 12/9/2022
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Madrid (Spain), Nov 12 (Ians) Fc Barcelona coach Xavi Hernandez is going to have to use his imagination to carry out training sessions during the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.
A club record 16 Barcelona players have been called up by their respective countries for the World Cup, three more than the 13 who went to Russia in 2018.
That leaves Xavi with just seven first-team regulars in Barcelona, bearing in mind that Gerard Pique has also announced his retirement from the game.
Those players have been given holidays until December 5, but of the seven Sergi Roberto and Franck Kessie are injured, meaning that in theory, Xavi will have to work with reserve goalkeeper, Inaki Pena, defenders Hector Bellerin, Marcos Alonso and Alejandro Balde, while youngster Pablo Torre plays games with Barca’s B-team.
That’s not even enough to organise a game of three-a-side, and Xavi will have to use some B-team players to make up the numbers,...
A club record 16 Barcelona players have been called up by their respective countries for the World Cup, three more than the 13 who went to Russia in 2018.
That leaves Xavi with just seven first-team regulars in Barcelona, bearing in mind that Gerard Pique has also announced his retirement from the game.
Those players have been given holidays until December 5, but of the seven Sergi Roberto and Franck Kessie are injured, meaning that in theory, Xavi will have to work with reserve goalkeeper, Inaki Pena, defenders Hector Bellerin, Marcos Alonso and Alejandro Balde, while youngster Pablo Torre plays games with Barca’s B-team.
That’s not even enough to organise a game of three-a-side, and Xavi will have to use some B-team players to make up the numbers,...
- 11/12/2022
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Madrid (Spain), Oct 20 (Ians) Real Madrid extended their lead at the top of La Liga to six points over Fc Barcelona with a comfortable 3-0 win away to bottom side Elche.
Fede Valverde continued his excellent recent form with the opening goal in the 11th minute with a powerful shot.
Madrid had two goals ruled off for offside from Karim Benzema and David Alaba in the first half and another one from Benzema after the break, but Benzema scored Madrid’s second in the 75th minute to double the lead. Marco Asensio added the third in the last minute.
The win pressures Barcelona ahead of their home game against Villarreal.
Mikel Merino’s third-minute header from Brais Mendez’s corner was enough to give Real Sociedad a 1-0 win at home to Mallorca and stretch their winning run to eight matches and lift them to third.
Mallorca were unlucky to...
Fede Valverde continued his excellent recent form with the opening goal in the 11th minute with a powerful shot.
Madrid had two goals ruled off for offside from Karim Benzema and David Alaba in the first half and another one from Benzema after the break, but Benzema scored Madrid’s second in the 75th minute to double the lead. Marco Asensio added the third in the last minute.
The win pressures Barcelona ahead of their home game against Villarreal.
Mikel Merino’s third-minute header from Brais Mendez’s corner was enough to give Real Sociedad a 1-0 win at home to Mallorca and stretch their winning run to eight matches and lift them to third.
Mallorca were unlucky to...
- 10/20/2022
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Madrid (Spain), Oct 1 (Ians) Real Madrid will look to maintain their perfect start to the season when they play Osasuna in the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium on Sunday.
Carlo Ancelotti’s side go into the game with six wins from six in La Liga and with two wins from their two Champions League games, ahead of a fortnight that could see them assure their place in the knockout stage of the tournament with two matches against Shakhtar Donetsk, before playing Fc Barcelona in the first ‘Clasico’ of the season.
With the first of those games against Shakhtar on Wednesday, Ancelotti may be tempted to rest some first-team regulars, especially those who have returned from international duty, although injuries to Lucas Vazquez and Luka Modric slightly limit his options.
Karim Benzema is fit to play after a muscle injury sidelined him for a month, although Ancelotti may prefer to re-introduce the Frenchman slowly back into the action,...
Carlo Ancelotti’s side go into the game with six wins from six in La Liga and with two wins from their two Champions League games, ahead of a fortnight that could see them assure their place in the knockout stage of the tournament with two matches against Shakhtar Donetsk, before playing Fc Barcelona in the first ‘Clasico’ of the season.
With the first of those games against Shakhtar on Wednesday, Ancelotti may be tempted to rest some first-team regulars, especially those who have returned from international duty, although injuries to Lucas Vazquez and Luka Modric slightly limit his options.
Karim Benzema is fit to play after a muscle injury sidelined him for a month, although Ancelotti may prefer to re-introduce the Frenchman slowly back into the action,...
- 10/1/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
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Madrid (Spain), Sep 5 (Ians) Real Madrid and Sevilla kick off their UEFA Champions League campaigns on Tuesday with both sides in very different positions in La Liga at the start of the season.
Real Madrid travel to Celtic Park in Glasgow with a 100 percent winning record this season and the reigning European champions will expect to continue their winning start, despite their rivals’ excellent start to the season in Scotland.
Celtic welcome Real Madrid after thumping traditional rivals Rangers 4-0 in the Old Firm clash at the weekend, and over 60,000 fans will provide a tremendous atmosphere.
However, Real Madrid are a technically better side, with Vinicius Jr. in excellent form, while new arrival Aurelien Tchouameni has slotted perfectly into central midfield.
Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti rested Toni Kroos, Lucas Vazquez and Antonio Rudiger at the weekend and they will probably start, with David Alaba shifting across to left-back and...
Real Madrid travel to Celtic Park in Glasgow with a 100 percent winning record this season and the reigning European champions will expect to continue their winning start, despite their rivals’ excellent start to the season in Scotland.
Celtic welcome Real Madrid after thumping traditional rivals Rangers 4-0 in the Old Firm clash at the weekend, and over 60,000 fans will provide a tremendous atmosphere.
However, Real Madrid are a technically better side, with Vinicius Jr. in excellent form, while new arrival Aurelien Tchouameni has slotted perfectly into central midfield.
Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti rested Toni Kroos, Lucas Vazquez and Antonio Rudiger at the weekend and they will probably start, with David Alaba shifting across to left-back and...
- 9/5/2022
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Madrid, Aug 16 (Ians) Real Betis, Atletico Madrid and Villarreal share the leadership of La Liga following the first round of matches, after the three sides kicked off the season with 3-0 wins.
Betis beat Elche after their job was made much easier by the sending off of Elche defender John Chetauya after just 15 minutes for a professional foul on Aitor Ruibales.
Borja Iglesias opened the scoring for Betis in the 27th minute, and last season’s top scorer Juanmi kicked off the season with two goals in the 38th and 59th minutes, as the home side enjoyed an easy win, reports Xinhua.
Alvaro Morata celebrated his return to Atletico Madrid from Juventus with two goals as his side opened the season with a 3-0 win away to Getafe.
Joao Felix supplied both assists for Morata, before Antoine Griezmann completed the scoring with a left-foot shot with 15 minutes left to play.
Betis beat Elche after their job was made much easier by the sending off of Elche defender John Chetauya after just 15 minutes for a professional foul on Aitor Ruibales.
Borja Iglesias opened the scoring for Betis in the 27th minute, and last season’s top scorer Juanmi kicked off the season with two goals in the 38th and 59th minutes, as the home side enjoyed an easy win, reports Xinhua.
Alvaro Morata celebrated his return to Atletico Madrid from Juventus with two goals as his side opened the season with a 3-0 win away to Getafe.
Joao Felix supplied both assists for Morata, before Antoine Griezmann completed the scoring with a left-foot shot with 15 minutes left to play.
- 8/16/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
Madrid, Aug 15 (Ians) Despite saying there was room for improvement, Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti expressed his satisfaction at how a much-changed side kicked off their title defense with a 2-1 win away to Almeria.
A Madrid starting 11 with six changes to that which beat Eintracht Frankfurt in the Super Cup four days previously, recovered from an early goal following an error from debutant Antonio Rudiger and saw how second-half goals from Lucas Vazquez and David Alaba — the second an excellent free-kick — turned the game around.
“I think Rudiger had a good game, although the youngsters didn’t play as well as they can do, or as they have been doing in training. They didn’t do anything wrong, but they can do better,” said Ancelotti after the match.
“It’s normal to suffer and we complicated the game with a defensive error and that made it hard for us.
A Madrid starting 11 with six changes to that which beat Eintracht Frankfurt in the Super Cup four days previously, recovered from an early goal following an error from debutant Antonio Rudiger and saw how second-half goals from Lucas Vazquez and David Alaba — the second an excellent free-kick — turned the game around.
“I think Rudiger had a good game, although the youngsters didn’t play as well as they can do, or as they have been doing in training. They didn’t do anything wrong, but they can do better,” said Ancelotti after the match.
“It’s normal to suffer and we complicated the game with a defensive error and that made it hard for us.
- 8/15/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
Madrid, April 26 (Ians) Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti has two injury questions on his team selection ahead of the Champions League semifinal first-leg tie away to Manchester City on Tuesday night. Central defender David Alaba and midfielder Casemiro are both doubts for the match, although they have been included in the squad to fly […]...
- 4/26/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
Amsterdam, June 14 (Ians) Gritty Ukraine bounced back from two goals down but Denzel Dumfries's late winner helped the Netherlands snatch a 3-2 win on home soil in Euro 2020 on Sunday.
The third match-day also saw Austria overpower North Macedonia 3-1 and England down Croatia 1-0.
The Dutch, also known as 'Elftal' assumed control from the starting whistle, and they should have got the opener early in the game but Memphis Depay, Dumfries and Georginio Wijnaldum lacked in accuracy, Xinhua reports.
The 16,000 spectators at the Amsterdam Johan Cruijff Arena saw a powerful performance from the Dutch, yet they remained wasteful.
After the interval, the hosts were eventually able to turn their chances into rewards.
Ukraine goalkeeper Heorhiy Bushchan blocked a cross into the path of Wijnaldum, who rifled the opener from 13 metres into the top left corner seven minutes into second half.
Frank de Boer's men gained momentum and made...
The third match-day also saw Austria overpower North Macedonia 3-1 and England down Croatia 1-0.
The Dutch, also known as 'Elftal' assumed control from the starting whistle, and they should have got the opener early in the game but Memphis Depay, Dumfries and Georginio Wijnaldum lacked in accuracy, Xinhua reports.
The 16,000 spectators at the Amsterdam Johan Cruijff Arena saw a powerful performance from the Dutch, yet they remained wasteful.
After the interval, the hosts were eventually able to turn their chances into rewards.
Ukraine goalkeeper Heorhiy Bushchan blocked a cross into the path of Wijnaldum, who rifled the opener from 13 metres into the top left corner seven minutes into second half.
Frank de Boer's men gained momentum and made...
- 6/14/2021
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
Berlin, May 18 (Ians) Anger is brewing among fans of German football club Bayern Munich following the departure of head coach Hansi Flick and icons such as David Alaba, Jerome Boateng and Javi Martinez.
The anger is being directed at the designated chairman of the club, Oliver Kahn, and sporting director Hasan Salihamidzic, who have been accused of jeopardising the club's motto "Mia san Mia" (We are what we are), reports Xinhua.
Bayern has more than 358,000 enrolled members and 4,500 fan clubs.
Fans say that Salihamidzic had turned the motto into "Me-myself-and I".
The fans have also started targeting new Bayern coach, 33-year-old Julian Nagelsmann, who, they say, is the reason behind the latest departure of assistant coaches Miroslav Klose and Hermann Gerland.
"How can it be that there is no space for the fans' biggest heroes?" a fan asked on social media.
Gerland has served Bayern in different roles for over...
The anger is being directed at the designated chairman of the club, Oliver Kahn, and sporting director Hasan Salihamidzic, who have been accused of jeopardising the club's motto "Mia san Mia" (We are what we are), reports Xinhua.
Bayern has more than 358,000 enrolled members and 4,500 fan clubs.
Fans say that Salihamidzic had turned the motto into "Me-myself-and I".
The fans have also started targeting new Bayern coach, 33-year-old Julian Nagelsmann, who, they say, is the reason behind the latest departure of assistant coaches Miroslav Klose and Hermann Gerland.
"How can it be that there is no space for the fans' biggest heroes?" a fan asked on social media.
Gerland has served Bayern in different roles for over...
- 5/18/2021
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
Berlin, March 21 (Ians) A red card for Alphonso Davies proved no hindrance to Bayern Munich as the Bundesliga champions thrashed hapless Vfb Stuttgart 4-0 with the help of a Robert Lewandowski hat-trick to send an emphatic message to title rivals Rb Leipzig.
The defending champions restored their four-point advantage at the top of the table after Leipzig won the weekend opener 1-0 at Arminia Bielefeld on Friday. The leading pair meet in Leipzig on April 3 after the international break.
Lewandowski will enter that match knowing a goal would make him the first player to score against every Bundesliga opponent in a season and help him close in further to Gerd Mueller's record of 40 from 1971-72, Dpa news reports.
Lewandowski hit a first half perfect hat-trick of right-foot, head and left-foot finishes to reach 35 for the campaign while Serge Gnabry finished a glorious move for Bayern's second.
The goal flurry came...
The defending champions restored their four-point advantage at the top of the table after Leipzig won the weekend opener 1-0 at Arminia Bielefeld on Friday. The leading pair meet in Leipzig on April 3 after the international break.
Lewandowski will enter that match knowing a goal would make him the first player to score against every Bundesliga opponent in a season and help him close in further to Gerd Mueller's record of 40 from 1971-72, Dpa news reports.
Lewandowski hit a first half perfect hat-trick of right-foot, head and left-foot finishes to reach 35 for the campaign while Serge Gnabry finished a glorious move for Bayern's second.
The goal flurry came...
- 3/21/2021
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
Berlin, March 18 (Ians) Title holders Bayern Munich beat Lazio 2-1 and 6-2 on aggregate to reach the Champions League quarter-finals a record 19th time.
Robert Lewandowski converted a first-half penalty and substitute Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting got the second for Bayern who had effectively sealed the tie with a 4-1 win in Rome last month, Dpa news agency reports.
Munich broke a tie with Barcelona as they reached the last eight a record 19th time since the elite event was rebranded Champions League in 1992-93.
Chelsea, meanwhile completed a 3-0 aggregate success over Atletico Madrid from a 2-0 victory courtesy of Hakim Ziyech in the first half and Emerson in stoppage time. The visitors had Stefan Savic sent off in the 81st.
Bayern and Chelsea completed the quarter-final field which also includes Liverpool, Manchester City, Borussia Dortmund, record winners Real Madrid, last year's finalists Paris Saint-Germain and Porto.
The draw for...
Robert Lewandowski converted a first-half penalty and substitute Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting got the second for Bayern who had effectively sealed the tie with a 4-1 win in Rome last month, Dpa news agency reports.
Munich broke a tie with Barcelona as they reached the last eight a record 19th time since the elite event was rebranded Champions League in 1992-93.
Chelsea, meanwhile completed a 3-0 aggregate success over Atletico Madrid from a 2-0 victory courtesy of Hakim Ziyech in the first half and Emerson in stoppage time. The visitors had Stefan Savic sent off in the 81st.
Bayern and Chelsea completed the quarter-final field which also includes Liverpool, Manchester City, Borussia Dortmund, record winners Real Madrid, last year's finalists Paris Saint-Germain and Porto.
The draw for...
- 3/18/2021
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
Berlin, Feb 28 (Ians) Bayern Munich returned to winning ways in the league and cemented its top spot after Robert Lewandowski and Serge Gnabry provided a brace each to down Cologne 5-1 on home soil in the 23rd round in the Bundesliga.
Both sides started highly motivated into the encounter, but Bayern needed no warm-up time and opened the scoring with just 18 minutes gone when Leon Goretzka's pass into the box found Eric-Maxim Choupo Moting, who tapped the opener home from five meters, Xinhua news reports.
After the opener, Bayern gained momentum while Cologne had to focus on its defensive work as Lewandowski unleashed a dangerous header on target in the 25th minute on Saturday.
Bayern's top striker remained in the thick of things as he doubled the advantage in the 34th minute after Goretzka's second assist allowed Lewandowski to mark his 27th goal of the season.
The hosts retracted...
Both sides started highly motivated into the encounter, but Bayern needed no warm-up time and opened the scoring with just 18 minutes gone when Leon Goretzka's pass into the box found Eric-Maxim Choupo Moting, who tapped the opener home from five meters, Xinhua news reports.
After the opener, Bayern gained momentum while Cologne had to focus on its defensive work as Lewandowski unleashed a dangerous header on target in the 25th minute on Saturday.
Bayern's top striker remained in the thick of things as he doubled the advantage in the 34th minute after Goretzka's second assist allowed Lewandowski to mark his 27th goal of the season.
The hosts retracted...
- 2/28/2021
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
Berlin, Feb 21 (Ians) League leaders Bayern Munich suffered a setback in the Bundesliga title race, losing 2-1 to Eintracht Frankfurt. The Eagles staged a faultless first-half performance with goals from Daichi Kamada and Amin Younes. The record German champions woke up after half-time, but Robert Lewandowski's goal wasn't enough to take anything from the match.
Frankfurt started frenetically and immediately pushed Bayern onto the back foot on Saturday. It took the hosts only four minutes to produce the first clear-cut opportunity as Bayern defender David Alaba had to block Younes' dangerous attempt on target, Xinhua news reports.
Ten minutes later, Frankfurt were rewarded for their powerful start as Filip Kostic's square pass found Kamada, who made no mistake to beat Bayern goalkeeper Manuel Neuer from close range.
Younes remained a factor in Frankfurt's game as the German international kept Bayern's defense busy.
Bayern were helpless in the 31st...
Frankfurt started frenetically and immediately pushed Bayern onto the back foot on Saturday. It took the hosts only four minutes to produce the first clear-cut opportunity as Bayern defender David Alaba had to block Younes' dangerous attempt on target, Xinhua news reports.
Ten minutes later, Frankfurt were rewarded for their powerful start as Filip Kostic's square pass found Kamada, who made no mistake to beat Bayern goalkeeper Manuel Neuer from close range.
Younes remained a factor in Frankfurt's game as the German international kept Bayern's defense busy.
Bayern were helpless in the 31st...
- 2/21/2021
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
Bengaluru, Feb 12 (Ians) Bengaluru Fc have announced the appointment of Marco Pezzaiuoli as the club's head coach on a three-year performance-based contract that runs till the end of the 2023-24 Indian Super League (Isl) season.
His first assignment will be leading Bengaluru in the AFC Cup Preliminary Stage Two game that takes place on April 14. The 52-year-old's most recent stint was with Bundesliga side Eintracht Frankfurt where he served as Technical Director.
"I'm very proud to be a part of Bengaluru Fc, and excited about the challenge to bring the team back to the top. I am always keen to gather experiences in life and football and to be able to make a difference wherever I go. I'm also keen to share my experience to help Indian football grow. I'm really looking forward to joining the team as soon as I can," said Pezzaiuoli in a statement.
Pezzaiuoli started his...
His first assignment will be leading Bengaluru in the AFC Cup Preliminary Stage Two game that takes place on April 14. The 52-year-old's most recent stint was with Bundesliga side Eintracht Frankfurt where he served as Technical Director.
"I'm very proud to be a part of Bengaluru Fc, and excited about the challenge to bring the team back to the top. I am always keen to gather experiences in life and football and to be able to make a difference wherever I go. I'm also keen to share my experience to help Indian football grow. I'm really looking forward to joining the team as soon as I can," said Pezzaiuoli in a statement.
Pezzaiuoli started his...
- 2/12/2021
- by IANS
- GlamSham
Uli Deck/dpa/Corbis/Sports Interactive
The left-back position is the most under-valued on the field (on par with right-back…) yet if used correctly, a pair of top full backs can be the difference between your team being ‘good’ and ‘great’.
You may be a defensive manager coveting a 10ft tall rearguard, but the purpose of a full-back is shifting into a new age of using them as secondary wingers. Tackling, strength, anticipation, positioning, marking are all important things to keep an eye on, but in today’s world, pace, stamina, crossing and dribbling are all sought-after.
Here we have a definitive list of the top left backs you can hope to buy on Football Manager 2016. Some of the obvious or completely unrealistic stars such as David Alaba, Jordi Alba, and Marcelo won’t feature.
You already know they’re world class. However, you will find young wonderkids, bargain pickups...
The left-back position is the most under-valued on the field (on par with right-back…) yet if used correctly, a pair of top full backs can be the difference between your team being ‘good’ and ‘great’.
You may be a defensive manager coveting a 10ft tall rearguard, but the purpose of a full-back is shifting into a new age of using them as secondary wingers. Tackling, strength, anticipation, positioning, marking are all important things to keep an eye on, but in today’s world, pace, stamina, crossing and dribbling are all sought-after.
Here we have a definitive list of the top left backs you can hope to buy on Football Manager 2016. Some of the obvious or completely unrealistic stars such as David Alaba, Jordi Alba, and Marcelo won’t feature.
You already know they’re world class. However, you will find young wonderkids, bargain pickups...
- 1/14/2016
- by Michael Potts
- Obsessed with Film
Colorsport/Corbis
Defending is largely overlooked when it comes to the football gaming world yet if you can master the art of a perfectly executed slide tackle or expertly monitor the run of a pacy forward then you’re onto a winner.
Football isn’t just about goals; it’s about heading, full-backs, sweepers, last ditch tackles, elbows and marking. So, before you start your FIFA 16 career mode it’s important you know who your gladiatorial ball-winners are. Who will keep Zlatan Ibrahimovic tucked away in his pocket for ninety minutes or put Neymar into row Z?
Some big names haven’t made this year’s list; Bayern Munich’s David Alaba, Real Madrid’s Rafael Varane and Arsenal’s Laurent Koscielny’s 84 ratings aren’t good enough to make the top 25. We have six Premier League players, five Seria A, seven from the Bundesliga and five from La Liga.
Defending is largely overlooked when it comes to the football gaming world yet if you can master the art of a perfectly executed slide tackle or expertly monitor the run of a pacy forward then you’re onto a winner.
Football isn’t just about goals; it’s about heading, full-backs, sweepers, last ditch tackles, elbows and marking. So, before you start your FIFA 16 career mode it’s important you know who your gladiatorial ball-winners are. Who will keep Zlatan Ibrahimovic tucked away in his pocket for ninety minutes or put Neymar into row Z?
Some big names haven’t made this year’s list; Bayern Munich’s David Alaba, Real Madrid’s Rafael Varane and Arsenal’s Laurent Koscielny’s 84 ratings aren’t good enough to make the top 25. We have six Premier League players, five Seria A, seven from the Bundesliga and five from La Liga.
- 9/15/2015
- by Matt Smith
- Obsessed with Film
Jon Buckle/Empics Sport
The Allianz Arena is a nest filled to bursting with talent as Bayern Munich continue to rule the Bundesliga with an iron fist. They may have been somewhat overshadowed by Barcelona last season, but you can never count out the German champions.
A huge reason behind their success is possessing an immense squad. If one player goes down, an impeccable replacement is usually fit and raring to step in. Bayern can rotate their entire team and still crush opponents at the highest level, while Pep Guardiola has proven his willingness to deploy mind-boggling team selections – to varying effect.
His bold move to attack, attack, attack against Barca in last season’s Champion’s League Semi-final proved costly, but that didn’t shake the Spanish maestro who lined up against Bayer Leverkusen with Zero centre backs in the starting XI. They went with a bizarre 3-3-...
The Allianz Arena is a nest filled to bursting with talent as Bayern Munich continue to rule the Bundesliga with an iron fist. They may have been somewhat overshadowed by Barcelona last season, but you can never count out the German champions.
A huge reason behind their success is possessing an immense squad. If one player goes down, an impeccable replacement is usually fit and raring to step in. Bayern can rotate their entire team and still crush opponents at the highest level, while Pep Guardiola has proven his willingness to deploy mind-boggling team selections – to varying effect.
His bold move to attack, attack, attack against Barca in last season’s Champion’s League Semi-final proved costly, but that didn’t shake the Spanish maestro who lined up against Bayer Leverkusen with Zero centre backs in the starting XI. They went with a bizarre 3-3-...
- 9/2/2015
- by Michael Potts
- Obsessed with Film
Manu Fernandez/AP/Press Association Images
Amongst all the end of year awards announced in the last week, FIFPro have selected their team of the year for 2013 and it is: Manuel Neuer; Dani Alves, Thiago Silva, Sergio Ramos, Philipp Lahm; Andres Iniesta, Xavi, Franck Ribery; Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi, Zlatan Ibrahimovic.
Naturally the reaction in the British press has been to question the lack of Premier League players in the team, but that is just a reflection of the poor performance of English teams in the Champions League compared to previous years.
What is more noteworthy, though, is that the selection reflects an accepted wisdom of previous years with regard to the dominance of La Liga and Spain’s Golden Generation. In a year in which Barcelona were thoroughly outplayed by Bayern Munich across two legs in the Champions League and Spain well beaten in the Confederations Cup Final, should...
Amongst all the end of year awards announced in the last week, FIFPro have selected their team of the year for 2013 and it is: Manuel Neuer; Dani Alves, Thiago Silva, Sergio Ramos, Philipp Lahm; Andres Iniesta, Xavi, Franck Ribery; Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi, Zlatan Ibrahimovic.
Naturally the reaction in the British press has been to question the lack of Premier League players in the team, but that is just a reflection of the poor performance of English teams in the Champions League compared to previous years.
What is more noteworthy, though, is that the selection reflects an accepted wisdom of previous years with regard to the dominance of La Liga and Spain’s Golden Generation. In a year in which Barcelona were thoroughly outplayed by Bayern Munich across two legs in the Champions League and Spain well beaten in the Confederations Cup Final, should...
- 1/22/2014
- by Jack Gann
- Obsessed with Film
Giovanni Trapattoni’s tenure as Republic Of Ireland boss looks set to be coming to an abrupt end following their 1-0 defeat to Austria on Tuesday night. The Football Association Of Ireland released a statement revealing they would review Trapattoni’s position as manager as qualification for next summer’s World Cup after their hopes were effectively ended once and for all last night.
The statement reads as follows;
The recent results against Sweden and Austria were very disappointing for everyone involved in Irish football, the manager, the players and supporters.
Our aim of qualification, although mathematically possible, is now highly unlikely even though the team will always do everything within their power to keep that hope alive.
The Fai Board of Management will now consider the current position over the coming days.
The post-match press conference which was due to take place this afternoon in Dublin has been cancelled...
The statement reads as follows;
The recent results against Sweden and Austria were very disappointing for everyone involved in Irish football, the manager, the players and supporters.
Our aim of qualification, although mathematically possible, is now highly unlikely even though the team will always do everything within their power to keep that hope alive.
The Fai Board of Management will now consider the current position over the coming days.
The post-match press conference which was due to take place this afternoon in Dublin has been cancelled...
- 9/11/2013
- by Diarmuid Hickey
- Obsessed with Film
Venue: Juventus Stadium Date: Wednesday, 10th April K/o: 7:45 GMT Match Preview
German champions Bayern Munich will be the favourites to progress to their third Champions League semi-final in four years after taking control of the first leg at the Allianz Arena, deservedly prevailing 2-0 winners.
Their win over Juve however ended the Old Lady’s 18-match unbeaten run in Uefa competition and Antonio Conte’s side should not be underestimated. Influential Juventus midfielder Andrea Pirlo has seen greater come-backs than the reversal of a two goal deficit – he played for AC Milan back when Liverpool famously came back from 3-0 down in 2005 and looked on aghast as Rafael Benitez’ side lifted that season’s Champions League trophy.
But Juventus will have to get off to a lightning start if they are to have any hopes of reaching the semi-finals. A goal as quick as the one David Alaba...
German champions Bayern Munich will be the favourites to progress to their third Champions League semi-final in four years after taking control of the first leg at the Allianz Arena, deservedly prevailing 2-0 winners.
Their win over Juve however ended the Old Lady’s 18-match unbeaten run in Uefa competition and Antonio Conte’s side should not be underestimated. Influential Juventus midfielder Andrea Pirlo has seen greater come-backs than the reversal of a two goal deficit – he played for AC Milan back when Liverpool famously came back from 3-0 down in 2005 and looked on aghast as Rafael Benitez’ side lifted that season’s Champions League trophy.
But Juventus will have to get off to a lightning start if they are to have any hopes of reaching the semi-finals. A goal as quick as the one David Alaba...
- 4/10/2013
- by Joseph Dempsey
- Obsessed with Film
Venue: Juventus Stadium Date: Wednesday, 10th April K/o: 7:45 GMT Team News
Juventus will be without suspended pair Arturo Vidal and Stephan Lichtsteiner for tonight’s quarter-final second leg Champions League clash with Bayern Munich.
Juventus rested the majority of their side for their weekend game against Pescara, and have no notable injury concerns ahead of tonight’s encounter.
Veteran goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon is tipped to play having recovered from the flu.
Bayern will be without Toni Kroos, who tore a thigh muscle during last week’s first leg encounter at the Allianz Arena.
Defensive midfielder Javi Martinez is however available after suspension.
Key Stats
Last week’s first leg at the Allianz Arena ended 2-0 to Bayern. David Alaba and Thomas Mueller got the all important goals to give Jupp Heynckes’ men the edge going into tonight’s fixture.
Juventus’s 2-0 defeat in Munich ended their 18-match unbeaten run in Uefa competition.
Juventus will be without suspended pair Arturo Vidal and Stephan Lichtsteiner for tonight’s quarter-final second leg Champions League clash with Bayern Munich.
Juventus rested the majority of their side for their weekend game against Pescara, and have no notable injury concerns ahead of tonight’s encounter.
Veteran goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon is tipped to play having recovered from the flu.
Bayern will be without Toni Kroos, who tore a thigh muscle during last week’s first leg encounter at the Allianz Arena.
Defensive midfielder Javi Martinez is however available after suspension.
Key Stats
Last week’s first leg at the Allianz Arena ended 2-0 to Bayern. David Alaba and Thomas Mueller got the all important goals to give Jupp Heynckes’ men the edge going into tonight’s fixture.
Juventus’s 2-0 defeat in Munich ended their 18-match unbeaten run in Uefa competition.
- 4/10/2013
- by Joseph Dempsey
- Obsessed with Film
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