Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Real Madrid have yet come out again as victors in the latest edition of the El Classico. An early goal by Federico Valverde was cancelled by Ansu Fati three minutes later as the hosts kept the tire level till half time. Second half saw all …
Read More »ANALYSIS: Four things to look out for in the Clasico
Madrid, Spain | XINHUA | Matchday seven in La Liga has the ‘Clasico’ between FC Barcelona and Real Madrid as the main event as Spain’s two biggest sides go head to head once again. Neither Barca nor Real Madrid are in their best form at the moment, and perhaps because …
Read More »El Clasico: Barca face Real Madrid with both sides struggling for form
Madrid, Spain | Xinhua | The first ‘Clasico’ of the season between FC Barcelona and Real Madrid may be played in front of empty stands, but it will have all of Spain and much of the world glued to their sofas for the next chapter in one of football’s biggest …
Read More »Analysis: Four things we learned in Spain’s Matchday 6
Madrid, Spain| XINHUA | Real Sociedad went to the top of La Liga after the sixth round of games which saw both FC Barcelona and Real Madrid crash to defeat. Here are some things we learned this weekend in Spain: 1. Real Madrid’s problems come home to roost All …
Read More »Robinho leaves Santos over backlash
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil | XINHUA | Former Real Madrid and Brazil international forward Robinho has parted ways with Santos, less than a week after rejoining his original club amid controversy over a rape conviction. The decision, announced in a statement posted by Santos on Twitter on Friday, followed mounting …
Read More »Big guns in Saturday action as La Liga returns in Spain
Madrid, Spain | XINHUA | La Liga returns to action this weekend in Spain after the international break, with Real Madrid facing what on paper looks like a straightforward task, while FC Barcelona has a difficult visit to the capital. The return of European football next week means that Real …
Read More »Ex-Real Madrid boss Luxemburgo leaves Palmeiras
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil | XINHUA | Former Real Madrid and Brazil manager Vanderlei Luxemburgo was sacked by Palmeiras on Wednesday after a 3-1 home defeat to Coritiba in Brazil’s Serie A championship. The 10-time league champion confirmed Luxemburgo’s departure in a brief statement on social media, just hours after …
Read More »Asensio: I value things more after knee injury
Madrid, Spain| XINHUA | Under normal circumstances Real Madrid forward Marco Asensio would be on international duty with Spain, but injury problems at the start of the season mean he will watch Tuesday’s game against Ukraine from home. The forward missed most of last season after knee surgery and although …
Read More »Preview: Last games before break for Real Madrid and Barca
Madrid, Spain | XINHUA | Both Real Madrid and FC Barcelona are in action on Sunday in their last La Liga games before the international break. Real Madrid, who on Friday completed the loan of striker Borja Mayoral to AS Roma, travel to Valencia where they will play a Levante …
Read More »Knee injury to sideline Real Madrid’s Carvajal for two months
MADRID, SPAIN | XINHUA | Real Madrid suffered an important injury blow on Friday when it was confirmed that right back Dani Carvajal injured a ligament in his right knee during the club’s morning training session. The injury was confirmed shortly after Spain coach Luis Enrique had named the defender …
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