Rihanna, who measures 5ft 8 (172.7 cm), is significantly taller than Beyonce, who is 5ft 6 (167.6 cm).
The “Bring It On: All or Nothing” actress is about 10.4 centimeters (4.1 inches) taller than the average American woman, who stands at approximately 162.6 centimeters (5 feet 4 inches).
Height Difference with Teairra Mari
Standing at 5 feet 8 inches (172.7 cm), Rihanna appears much taller on the red carpet than Teairra Mari, who is 5 feet 1 ½ inches (156.2 cm) tall.
Rihanna, at 5 feet 8 inches (172.7 cm), appears significantly taller on the red carpet than Teairra Mari, who is 5 feet 1 ½ inches (156.2 cm) tall, with a noticeable height difference of 6 ½ inches (Credit: Jen Lowery / Startraksphoto)
The height difference of 6 ½ inches (16.5 cm) between them is quite noticeable, especially in high-profile events where both are likely to wear heels, accentuating the disparity further.
Shoe Size Conversion
Rihanna wears a US shoe size 9, which roughly translates to a UK size 7, a European size 40, and a Japanese size 26.
Barbadian singer Robyn Rihanna Fenty is a singer,...
The “Bring It On: All or Nothing” actress is about 10.4 centimeters (4.1 inches) taller than the average American woman, who stands at approximately 162.6 centimeters (5 feet 4 inches).
Height Difference with Teairra Mari
Standing at 5 feet 8 inches (172.7 cm), Rihanna appears much taller on the red carpet than Teairra Mari, who is 5 feet 1 ½ inches (156.2 cm) tall.
Rihanna, at 5 feet 8 inches (172.7 cm), appears significantly taller on the red carpet than Teairra Mari, who is 5 feet 1 ½ inches (156.2 cm) tall, with a noticeable height difference of 6 ½ inches (Credit: Jen Lowery / Startraksphoto)
The height difference of 6 ½ inches (16.5 cm) between them is quite noticeable, especially in high-profile events where both are likely to wear heels, accentuating the disparity further.
Shoe Size Conversion
Rihanna wears a US shoe size 9, which roughly translates to a UK size 7, a European size 40, and a Japanese size 26.
Barbadian singer Robyn Rihanna Fenty is a singer,...
- 4/26/2024
- by Anne De Guia
- Your Next Shoes
In recent weeks, tiny crowds have been attending Saudi Arabian Professional League matches.
On Feb. 23, Al Riyadh tied 1-1 with Al-Raed in front of just 292 spectators. The match had taken place at the Prince Faisal bin Fahd Stadium, and this stadium’s maximum capacity is 22,188.
Al Hazem and Al Khaleej played against each other the next day at the Ar-Rass Stadium (Al Hazem Club Stadium), which has a maximum capacity of 8,000. This match ended with a score of 1-1 and was viewed by a crowd of 695 people.
Al-Fayha beat Abha 3-2 on Feb. 25. The latter team was beaten in the Al Majma’ah Sports City Stadium in front of only 840 people, even though the stadium can hold up to 7,000 attendees.
In the summer of 2023, Cristiano Ronaldo gained recognition as the first prominent European player to join the league when signing with Al Nassr after leaving Manchester United.
Since then, other noteworthy footballers like Karim Benzema,...
On Feb. 23, Al Riyadh tied 1-1 with Al-Raed in front of just 292 spectators. The match had taken place at the Prince Faisal bin Fahd Stadium, and this stadium’s maximum capacity is 22,188.
Al Hazem and Al Khaleej played against each other the next day at the Ar-Rass Stadium (Al Hazem Club Stadium), which has a maximum capacity of 8,000. This match ended with a score of 1-1 and was viewed by a crowd of 695 people.
Al-Fayha beat Abha 3-2 on Feb. 25. The latter team was beaten in the Al Majma’ah Sports City Stadium in front of only 840 people, even though the stadium can hold up to 7,000 attendees.
In the summer of 2023, Cristiano Ronaldo gained recognition as the first prominent European player to join the league when signing with Al Nassr after leaving Manchester United.
Since then, other noteworthy footballers like Karim Benzema,...
- 3/4/2024
- by Alessio Atria
- Uinterview
The trend of disappointing fan turnouts at Saudi Pro League games shows no sign of improvement.
Despite its renowned players,including Cristiano Ronaldo, Karim Benzema and Roberto Firmino, the league has struggled to attract significant fan support in the Middle Eastern country.
The latest example is Al-Riyadh, whose home match against Damac on December 28, saw a paltry attendance of just 299 spectators.
The Prince Turki bin Abdul Aziz Stadium was eerily quiet as the home team secured a 1-0 victory, courtesy of a goal from former Premier League star Andre Gray, who has scored four goals in 11 games since he joined the club in September.
The lack of fan presence at Al-Riyadh matches has been a recurrent theme throughout the season. Earlier this month, a mere 144 fans showed up to watch them play against Al-Khaleej, a game that resulted in a 1-0 loss.
Astonishingly, an even smaller number of supporters, just...
Despite its renowned players,including Cristiano Ronaldo, Karim Benzema and Roberto Firmino, the league has struggled to attract significant fan support in the Middle Eastern country.
The latest example is Al-Riyadh, whose home match against Damac on December 28, saw a paltry attendance of just 299 spectators.
The Prince Turki bin Abdul Aziz Stadium was eerily quiet as the home team secured a 1-0 victory, courtesy of a goal from former Premier League star Andre Gray, who has scored four goals in 11 games since he joined the club in September.
The lack of fan presence at Al-Riyadh matches has been a recurrent theme throughout the season. Earlier this month, a mere 144 fans showed up to watch them play against Al-Khaleej, a game that resulted in a 1-0 loss.
Astonishingly, an even smaller number of supporters, just...
- 1/3/2024
- by Baila Eve Zisman
- Uinterview
Despite The Saudi Professional League’s significant investment in high-profile players over the summer, the team has reportedly reached a new low point.
Earlier this year, Cristiano Ronaldo made headlines as the first prominent European player to join the league when he signed with Al Nassr after he left Manchester United. Since then, several other notable footballers, such as Karim Benzema, Neymar, Riyad Mahrez, Fabinho, Roberto Firmino, Jordan Henderson and Demarai Gray, have also opted to move to Saudi Arabia and leave the European football behind.
However, despite the influx of star players, the Saudi Pro League was left humiliated after the last match.
A recent game between Al Riyadh and Al Hazm witnessed an embarrassingly low attendance of just 264 spectators. The match took place at the Prince Faisal bin Fahd Stadium, which has a maximum capacity of 22,188.
Throughout the lackluster affair that ended in a goalless draw, the stadium...
Earlier this year, Cristiano Ronaldo made headlines as the first prominent European player to join the league when he signed with Al Nassr after he left Manchester United. Since then, several other notable footballers, such as Karim Benzema, Neymar, Riyad Mahrez, Fabinho, Roberto Firmino, Jordan Henderson and Demarai Gray, have also opted to move to Saudi Arabia and leave the European football behind.
However, despite the influx of star players, the Saudi Pro League was left humiliated after the last match.
A recent game between Al Riyadh and Al Hazm witnessed an embarrassingly low attendance of just 264 spectators. The match took place at the Prince Faisal bin Fahd Stadium, which has a maximum capacity of 22,188.
Throughout the lackluster affair that ended in a goalless draw, the stadium...
- 12/8/2023
- by Baila Eve Zisman
- Uinterview
While many aspire for fame, others like Ana Montana gain it by sticking around the right people. Although she had a modeling career already, she became famous when she was spotted on the arm of former Real Madrid soccer player, Karim Benzema. With Benzema’s fame, especially with the player’s split with Rihanna, Ana Montana’s presence drew lots of publicity. However, while she may have been famous for that relationship, Ana has since proven she’s her own brand. Born Analicia Chaves, in New Bedford, Massachusetts, on October 9, 1989, Ana is a model and social media influencer. Here are the 20...
- 8/18/2023
- by Onyinye Izundu
- TVovermind.com
Mumbai, Aug 18 (Ians) Indian football fans can celebrate as Sony Sports Network was named official broadcaster of Roshn Saudi Pro League the country and Sony Liv as streaming partner.
For the next two seasons of the league, the broadcaster will live telecast the best matches featuring some of the best football players from across the world.
Roshn Saudi Pro League had onboarded Cristiano Ronaldo last season, and now joining the football legend are Neymar, Karim Benzema, Jordan Henderson, N’Golo Kante, Roberto Firmino, Riyad Mahrez, Sadio Mane and more.
In addition to the league, the Kings Cup and Saudi Super Cup will be telecast starting from the quarter-finals and semi-finals respectively for both seasons.
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For the next two seasons of the league, the broadcaster will live telecast the best matches featuring some of the best football players from across the world.
Roshn Saudi Pro League had onboarded Cristiano Ronaldo last season, and now joining the football legend are Neymar, Karim Benzema, Jordan Henderson, N’Golo Kante, Roberto Firmino, Riyad Mahrez, Sadio Mane and more.
In addition to the league, the Kings Cup and Saudi Super Cup will be telecast starting from the quarter-finals and semi-finals respectively for both seasons.
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- 8/18/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Updated, 8:15 Am: Img has locked a series of international broadcast deals for the Saudi Pro League’s (Spl) 2023/24 season.
The confirmed deals span over 130 territories, including what has been described as a “landmark deal” with Dazn in multiple territories as well as Sport TV (Portugal), La 7 (Italy), Marca.com (Spain), and Canal+ (France). Starting from this season, Img will also produce the live world feed, including graphics and English commentary.
The full list of broadcast deals set for the 2023/24 Saudi Pro League are: A1 Bulgaria / Max Sport (Bulgaria), Canal+ (France & French overseas territories), Cosmote (Greece), Dazn, La 7 (Italy), Marca.com (Spain), Prima Sports (Romania), Setanta, Sport TV (Portugal), and Supersport (Albania & Kosovo).
Outside of Europe, rights were picked up by Sony/culver (Indian Sub-continent), Azteca (Central America & Mexico), Spo TV, Sporty TV (Nigeria & Ghana), Azam (East Africa), Band Group (Brazil), Bilibili (China), Goat (Brazil), Kball (China), Migu (China), Network Ten (Australia), StartTimes (Sub-Saharan Africa incl. South Africa), Tencent (China), Zap (Angola & Mozambique), and Zhibo8 (China).
“These agreements come at a time of genuine growth for Saudi Arabian football, with growing interest in the Roshn Saudi league from football fans all around the world,” said Saad Allazeez, Saudi Pro League interim CEO. “The watching world can now enjoy front-row seats as Saudi football transforms, and thanks to the Saudi Pro League strategy, football fans around the world will be able to watch promising young talent from the Kingdom competing and playing with some of the biggest names in world football.”
Previously, 4:23 Am: French pay-tv giant Canal+ has acquired French and African rights for the Saudi Pro League for the coming two seasons.
The announcement for the deal late Tuesday came just days ahead of the kick-off for the 2023-24 season on Friday (August 11), which will feature 18 clubs and run until May 2024.
Canal+ will air two matches a week while highlights will also be featured in its wider sports programs such as Canal Football Club.
The accord comes amid growing buzz around the Saudi soccer league following a flurry of high-profile international signings topped by Portuguese star Cristiano Ronaldo’s move to Riyadh-based Al Nassr at the end of 2022.
Img, which was brought into sell international rights for the remainder of the 2022-23 season following Ronaldo’s arrival, is also handling deals for the 2023-24 and 2024-25 season.
The new French deal marks a step up from an agreement struck with Altice France’s Rmc Sport channel midway through the 2022-23 season for select matches featuring Ronaldo.
The Saudi Pro League’s upcoming season is likely to spark particularly strong interest in France thanks to the raft of French players in its ranks.
Former Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema and Chelsea midfielder N’Golo Kanté are with current champions Jeddah-based Al-Ittihad.
French-Ivorian player Seko Fofana, who has played for both national teams, and Senegal’s Sadio Mané play alongside Ronaldo at Al Nassr.
Other players in the league with a strong French following include Senegal’s Kalidou Koulibaly, Serbia’s Sergej Milinković-Savić and Portugal’s Ruben Neves, who all play for Riyadh-based Al Hilal.
The latter club is reported to have courted Psg’s Kylian Mbappé earlier this summer, but without success for now, while there were reports this week that teammate Neymar could be mulling a move to the club.
“We are very happy to be able to offer this brand new football championship exclusively for Canal+ subscribers,” commented Canal+ Director Of Sports Thomas Sénécal.
The Canal+ soccer offering also includes the UEFA Champions League, the UK’s Premier League, the D1 Arkema French women’s football league and France’s Ligue 1.
The confirmed deals span over 130 territories, including what has been described as a “landmark deal” with Dazn in multiple territories as well as Sport TV (Portugal), La 7 (Italy), Marca.com (Spain), and Canal+ (France). Starting from this season, Img will also produce the live world feed, including graphics and English commentary.
The full list of broadcast deals set for the 2023/24 Saudi Pro League are: A1 Bulgaria / Max Sport (Bulgaria), Canal+ (France & French overseas territories), Cosmote (Greece), Dazn, La 7 (Italy), Marca.com (Spain), Prima Sports (Romania), Setanta, Sport TV (Portugal), and Supersport (Albania & Kosovo).
Outside of Europe, rights were picked up by Sony/culver (Indian Sub-continent), Azteca (Central America & Mexico), Spo TV, Sporty TV (Nigeria & Ghana), Azam (East Africa), Band Group (Brazil), Bilibili (China), Goat (Brazil), Kball (China), Migu (China), Network Ten (Australia), StartTimes (Sub-Saharan Africa incl. South Africa), Tencent (China), Zap (Angola & Mozambique), and Zhibo8 (China).
“These agreements come at a time of genuine growth for Saudi Arabian football, with growing interest in the Roshn Saudi league from football fans all around the world,” said Saad Allazeez, Saudi Pro League interim CEO. “The watching world can now enjoy front-row seats as Saudi football transforms, and thanks to the Saudi Pro League strategy, football fans around the world will be able to watch promising young talent from the Kingdom competing and playing with some of the biggest names in world football.”
Previously, 4:23 Am: French pay-tv giant Canal+ has acquired French and African rights for the Saudi Pro League for the coming two seasons.
The announcement for the deal late Tuesday came just days ahead of the kick-off for the 2023-24 season on Friday (August 11), which will feature 18 clubs and run until May 2024.
Canal+ will air two matches a week while highlights will also be featured in its wider sports programs such as Canal Football Club.
The accord comes amid growing buzz around the Saudi soccer league following a flurry of high-profile international signings topped by Portuguese star Cristiano Ronaldo’s move to Riyadh-based Al Nassr at the end of 2022.
Img, which was brought into sell international rights for the remainder of the 2022-23 season following Ronaldo’s arrival, is also handling deals for the 2023-24 and 2024-25 season.
The new French deal marks a step up from an agreement struck with Altice France’s Rmc Sport channel midway through the 2022-23 season for select matches featuring Ronaldo.
The Saudi Pro League’s upcoming season is likely to spark particularly strong interest in France thanks to the raft of French players in its ranks.
Former Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema and Chelsea midfielder N’Golo Kanté are with current champions Jeddah-based Al-Ittihad.
French-Ivorian player Seko Fofana, who has played for both national teams, and Senegal’s Sadio Mané play alongside Ronaldo at Al Nassr.
Other players in the league with a strong French following include Senegal’s Kalidou Koulibaly, Serbia’s Sergej Milinković-Savić and Portugal’s Ruben Neves, who all play for Riyadh-based Al Hilal.
The latter club is reported to have courted Psg’s Kylian Mbappé earlier this summer, but without success for now, while there were reports this week that teammate Neymar could be mulling a move to the club.
“We are very happy to be able to offer this brand new football championship exclusively for Canal+ subscribers,” commented Canal+ Director Of Sports Thomas Sénécal.
The Canal+ soccer offering also includes the UEFA Champions League, the UK’s Premier League, the D1 Arkema French women’s football league and France’s Ligue 1.
- 8/9/2023
- by Melanie Goodfellow
- Deadline Film + TV
Madrid, Aug 7 (Ians) The Spanish La Liga kicks off a new season under its fresh official name this weekend. Yet, the ‘new’ Liga EA Sports is expected to witness the same teams vying for the title, with Fc Barcelona, Real Madrid, and Atletico Madrid emerging as the principal contenders.
It, however, marks the dawn of a different era for the reigning champions, Fc Barcelona. With seasoned players Jordi Alba and Sergio Busquets exiting the club during the summer, the addition of Ilkay Gundogan, Oriol Romeu, and Inigo Martinez should ably fill the void.
Ousmane Dembele’s surprising move to Paris Saint Germain raised eyebrows, and unless Barca secure another signing or Ansu Fati returns to form, their attacking strength, where Robert Lewandowski is about to turn 35, might falter.
Barcelona will play their fixtures in the Olympic Stadium in Montjuic while the Camp Nou undergoes renovation. The dynamics of playing before...
It, however, marks the dawn of a different era for the reigning champions, Fc Barcelona. With seasoned players Jordi Alba and Sergio Busquets exiting the club during the summer, the addition of Ilkay Gundogan, Oriol Romeu, and Inigo Martinez should ably fill the void.
Ousmane Dembele’s surprising move to Paris Saint Germain raised eyebrows, and unless Barca secure another signing or Ansu Fati returns to form, their attacking strength, where Robert Lewandowski is about to turn 35, might falter.
Barcelona will play their fixtures in the Olympic Stadium in Montjuic while the Camp Nou undergoes renovation. The dynamics of playing before...
- 8/7/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
“It’s going from a league that no-one considered to one that everyone does,” says Adam Kelly.
The Img Media President is talking about the Saudi Pro League, whose profile has skyrocketed this year following soccer superstar Cristiano Ronaldo’s move to Al Nassr at the end of 2022.
A flurry of transfer activity this summer that has seen some of Europe’s top players making the switch to the Gulf state has turned the league into the sports story of the summer. This has led to a raft of ethical questions directed at players and managers, mainly related to Saudi Arabia’s hardline position on many human rights issues and whether the investment is another example of so-called ‘sports-washing.’ It’s also quietly sparked fears from rival leagues such as the Mls that they might be usurped in the soccer pecking order.
Img, part of WME owner Endeavor, has been...
The Img Media President is talking about the Saudi Pro League, whose profile has skyrocketed this year following soccer superstar Cristiano Ronaldo’s move to Al Nassr at the end of 2022.
A flurry of transfer activity this summer that has seen some of Europe’s top players making the switch to the Gulf state has turned the league into the sports story of the summer. This has led to a raft of ethical questions directed at players and managers, mainly related to Saudi Arabia’s hardline position on many human rights issues and whether the investment is another example of so-called ‘sports-washing.’ It’s also quietly sparked fears from rival leagues such as the Mls that they might be usurped in the soccer pecking order.
Img, part of WME owner Endeavor, has been...
- 7/27/2023
- by Jesse Whittock
- Deadline Film + TV
New Delhi, July 27 (Ians) Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson has posted a goodbye video on social media, confirming his exit from the Premier League club after a 12-year stay.
The midfielder joined the Reds from Sunderland in a deal worth 20m pounds in June 2011 and made 492 appearances for the club, scoring 33 goals and registering 57 assists.
The 33-year-old has reportedly agreed a deal with Saudi Arabian side Al-Ettifaq, who are managed by ex-Liverpool captain and his former teammate Steven Gerrard.
Writing on Instagram, Henderson said: “It’s hard to put these last 12 years into words and it’s even harder to say goodbye. I will always be a Red. Until the day I die. Thank you for everything. You’ll never walk alone.”
Henderson made 360 top-flight appearances for Liverpool and captained them for nearly nine years, from September 2014. He led them to the 2019/20 title as the Reds lifted their first Premier League Trophy.
The midfielder joined the Reds from Sunderland in a deal worth 20m pounds in June 2011 and made 492 appearances for the club, scoring 33 goals and registering 57 assists.
The 33-year-old has reportedly agreed a deal with Saudi Arabian side Al-Ettifaq, who are managed by ex-Liverpool captain and his former teammate Steven Gerrard.
Writing on Instagram, Henderson said: “It’s hard to put these last 12 years into words and it’s even harder to say goodbye. I will always be a Red. Until the day I die. Thank you for everything. You’ll never walk alone.”
Henderson made 360 top-flight appearances for Liverpool and captained them for nearly nine years, from September 2014. He led them to the 2019/20 title as the Reds lifted their first Premier League Trophy.
- 7/27/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
The Riyadh-based soccer team Al-Hilal has submitted a world-record $330m (€300m) bid to French side Paris Saint-Germain (Psg) for Kylian Mbappé, one of global soccer’s most dominant young stars.
Paris Saint-Germain have given Al-Hilal permission to speak with Mbappe about personal terms. There have currently been no talks between the player and the club, according to reports in Europe. However, soccer insider James Benge of CBS Sports reports that the Saudi club is ready to offer Mbappé a salary package of $770m (€700m) over one year. After the year is up, Mbappé, who is 24 years old, would be free to join Spanish giants Real Madrid on a free deal.
The French forward has been continuously linked with a move to Madrid and was benched from Psg’s pre-season tour in Japan last week after the club said it was convinced the player had agreed an unofficial deal to join...
Paris Saint-Germain have given Al-Hilal permission to speak with Mbappe about personal terms. There have currently been no talks between the player and the club, according to reports in Europe. However, soccer insider James Benge of CBS Sports reports that the Saudi club is ready to offer Mbappé a salary package of $770m (€700m) over one year. After the year is up, Mbappé, who is 24 years old, would be free to join Spanish giants Real Madrid on a free deal.
The French forward has been continuously linked with a move to Madrid and was benched from Psg’s pre-season tour in Japan last week after the club said it was convinced the player had agreed an unofficial deal to join...
- 7/24/2023
- by Zac Ntim
- Deadline Film + TV
Madrid (Spain), July 7 (Ians) Spanish giants Real Madrid have unveiled Turkish teenager Adra Guler as their latest acquisition, hoping to revive their fortunes both in La Liga and in European football after a disappointing season.
The club unveiled the 18-year-old player at a ceremony that took place at Real Madrid City and began with the projection of a video with the best footage featuring the player.
Before the presentation ceremony, Arda Guler signed a new contract for six seasons in the boardroom at Real Madrid City, accompanied by club president Florentino Perez. After the signing, he was presented with a watch, a replica of the Santiago Bernabeu and a shirt with his name and number 24.
“At just 18 years of age, you have already fulfilled one of the greatest dreams of your life. You have come to Real Madrid, the club that has won 14 European Cups,” said club president Florentino Perez.
The club unveiled the 18-year-old player at a ceremony that took place at Real Madrid City and began with the projection of a video with the best footage featuring the player.
Before the presentation ceremony, Arda Guler signed a new contract for six seasons in the boardroom at Real Madrid City, accompanied by club president Florentino Perez. After the signing, he was presented with a watch, a replica of the Santiago Bernabeu and a shirt with his name and number 24.
“At just 18 years of age, you have already fulfilled one of the greatest dreams of your life. You have come to Real Madrid, the club that has won 14 European Cups,” said club president Florentino Perez.
- 7/10/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Saudi Arabia has expressed interest in making a significant investment in tennis, particularly the Atp Tour.
The country's Public Investment Fund (Pif) has initiated conversations with the chief of the Atp Tour, indicating a desire to expand its portfolio of sports investment as reported by the Financial Times and the Daily Mail .
Previously, reports suggested that the 2023 Next Gen Atp Finals may be held in Saudi Arabia , but there are still many players that would refuse to play in the country. One of them is Andy Murray who took a clear stance .
Previously, fans in Saudi Arabia had a chance to witness high-profile tennis matches as many players from the Top 10 of the Atp Rankings took part in various exhibitions. One of those was won by Taylor Fritz after he defeated Daniil Medvedev in a million-dollar match .
The latest move comes after Saudi Arabia's Pif invested heavily in golf and...
The country's Public Investment Fund (Pif) has initiated conversations with the chief of the Atp Tour, indicating a desire to expand its portfolio of sports investment as reported by the Financial Times and the Daily Mail .
Previously, reports suggested that the 2023 Next Gen Atp Finals may be held in Saudi Arabia , but there are still many players that would refuse to play in the country. One of them is Andy Murray who took a clear stance .
Previously, fans in Saudi Arabia had a chance to witness high-profile tennis matches as many players from the Top 10 of the Atp Rankings took part in various exhibitions. One of those was won by Taylor Fritz after he defeated Daniil Medvedev in a million-dollar match .
The latest move comes after Saudi Arabia's Pif invested heavily in golf and...
- 6/25/2023
- Tennis-Infinity
London, June 21 (Ians) Chelsea and France midfielder N’Golo Kante to join Saudi Arabia champions Al Ittihad on a three-year deal.
The 32-year-old Kante has struggled with injuries and made nine appearances for Chelsea during the 2022-23 campaign. His contract at Stamford Bridge expires at the end of June.
He will join Karim Benzema at Al-Ittihad after his fellow Frenchman left Real Madrid and agreed a three-year deal with them this month.
“Chelsea today says goodbye to club legend N’Golo Kante, with the midfielder to join Saudi Professional League side Al-Ittihad at the expiration of his contract,” Chelsea Fc said in a statement on Wednesday.
Kante leaves Chelsea after seven years at Stamford Bridge. He won the Champions League, Premier League, Europa League and Fa Cup during his time with the club.
The midfielder also played a key role as France won the World Cup in 2018.
Chelsea Co-sporting directors Laurence Stewart...
The 32-year-old Kante has struggled with injuries and made nine appearances for Chelsea during the 2022-23 campaign. His contract at Stamford Bridge expires at the end of June.
He will join Karim Benzema at Al-Ittihad after his fellow Frenchman left Real Madrid and agreed a three-year deal with them this month.
“Chelsea today says goodbye to club legend N’Golo Kante, with the midfielder to join Saudi Professional League side Al-Ittihad at the expiration of his contract,” Chelsea Fc said in a statement on Wednesday.
Kante leaves Chelsea after seven years at Stamford Bridge. He won the Champions League, Premier League, Europa League and Fa Cup during his time with the club.
The midfielder also played a key role as France won the World Cup in 2018.
Chelsea Co-sporting directors Laurence Stewart...
- 6/21/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Madrid, June 10 (Ians) Real Madrid on Saturday announced that attacking midfielder Brahim Diaz returned to the club after three seasons on loan at AC Milan and had signed a new contract to keep him until the end of June 2027.
Diaz is the third arrival of the summer for Real Madrid following the signings of midfielder Jude Bellingham from Borussia Dortmund and left back Fran Garcia from Rayo Vallecano, reports Xinhua.
“The 23-year-old forward returns to our club after three seasons at Milan, where he clinched the Scudetto in the 2021-22 campaign and reached the semifinals of last season’s UEFA Champions League.
“Brahim signed for Real Madrid in January 2019 from Manchester City, and won La Liga in 2019-20 and the Spanish Super Cup 2020. In September 2020, he was loaned to AC Milan, where he excelled in the last three seasons, scoring 18 goals in all competitions,” confirmed the Real Madrid website.
Diaz made just 21 appearances,...
Diaz is the third arrival of the summer for Real Madrid following the signings of midfielder Jude Bellingham from Borussia Dortmund and left back Fran Garcia from Rayo Vallecano, reports Xinhua.
“The 23-year-old forward returns to our club after three seasons at Milan, where he clinched the Scudetto in the 2021-22 campaign and reached the semifinals of last season’s UEFA Champions League.
“Brahim signed for Real Madrid in January 2019 from Manchester City, and won La Liga in 2019-20 and the Spanish Super Cup 2020. In September 2020, he was loaned to AC Milan, where he excelled in the last three seasons, scoring 18 goals in all competitions,” confirmed the Real Madrid website.
Diaz made just 21 appearances,...
- 6/10/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Updated with confirmation: Soccer superstar Lionel Messi confirmed that he is signing with Major League Soccer club Inter Miami, which is co-owned by David Beckham.
Messi, considered by many to be the greatest soccer player of all time, told Spanish sports outlets Wednesday that “I made the decision that I am going to Miami. I still haven’t closed it one hundred percent. I’m missing some things but we decided to continue my journey there.”
Inter Miami also tweeted out confirmation a deal was in the works. Said Mls in a statement: “We are pleased that Lionel Messi has stated that he intends to join Inter Miami and Major League Soccer this summer. Although work remains to finalize a formal agreement, we look forward to welcoming one of the greatest soccer players of all time to our League.”
“After winning the World Cup and not being able to return to Barcelona,...
Messi, considered by many to be the greatest soccer player of all time, told Spanish sports outlets Wednesday that “I made the decision that I am going to Miami. I still haven’t closed it one hundred percent. I’m missing some things but we decided to continue my journey there.”
Inter Miami also tweeted out confirmation a deal was in the works. Said Mls in a statement: “We are pleased that Lionel Messi has stated that he intends to join Inter Miami and Major League Soccer this summer. Although work remains to finalize a formal agreement, we look forward to welcoming one of the greatest soccer players of all time to our League.”
“After winning the World Cup and not being able to return to Barcelona,...
- 6/7/2023
- by Zac Ntim
- Deadline Film + TV
Madrid, June 7 (Ians) Real Madrid has completed the signing of England midfielder Jude Bellingham from Borussia Dortmund for a fee of over 100 million euros, plus incentives which could add a further 30 percent on the final price.
Borussia Dortmund on Wednesday confirmed the sale of the 19-year-old, who already has 24 appearances for England, with Bellingham set to sign a six-year contract with Real Madrid.
Bellingham becomes Real Madrid’s first signing of what is expected to be a busy summer, following the departures of players such as Marco Asensio, Karim Benzema, Eden Hazard and Mariano Diaz, with others such as Dani Ceballos, Luka Modric and Toni Kroos still to sign new contracts, a Xinhua report said.
Bellingham began his career with Birmingham City, making his debut just over a month after his 16th birthday.
Borussia Dortmund swooped to sign him in July 2020 and he has played 132 appearances for the German side,...
Borussia Dortmund on Wednesday confirmed the sale of the 19-year-old, who already has 24 appearances for England, with Bellingham set to sign a six-year contract with Real Madrid.
Bellingham becomes Real Madrid’s first signing of what is expected to be a busy summer, following the departures of players such as Marco Asensio, Karim Benzema, Eden Hazard and Mariano Diaz, with others such as Dani Ceballos, Luka Modric and Toni Kroos still to sign new contracts, a Xinhua report said.
Bellingham began his career with Birmingham City, making his debut just over a month after his 16th birthday.
Borussia Dortmund swooped to sign him in July 2020 and he has played 132 appearances for the German side,...
- 6/7/2023
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Madrid, June 5 (Ians) Valladolid were relegated from La Liga to the Spanish second division, Liga Smart Bank, in a dramatic finale to the season.
Valladolid ended with a 0-0 draw at home against Getafe. Coupled with other results, this led to their relegation, despite spending parts of the second half out of the relegation zone, as Almeria momentarily trailed away to Espanyol, reports Xinhua.
The games began at 9 pm local time with six teams in danger of relegation, but each held their destiny in their hands.
Despite Valladolid’s inability to penetrate a strong Getafe defense, a defeat for Almeria away to Espanyol, who were relegated last week, would have been enough to save Valladolid from the drop, simultaneously sending Almeria down.
El Bilal Toure put Almeria ahead after 10 minutes, but Javi Puado equalized three minutes later. When Romael Pierre-Gabriel gave Espanyol the lead in the 49th minute, Almeria found...
Valladolid ended with a 0-0 draw at home against Getafe. Coupled with other results, this led to their relegation, despite spending parts of the second half out of the relegation zone, as Almeria momentarily trailed away to Espanyol, reports Xinhua.
The games began at 9 pm local time with six teams in danger of relegation, but each held their destiny in their hands.
Despite Valladolid’s inability to penetrate a strong Getafe defense, a defeat for Almeria away to Espanyol, who were relegated last week, would have been enough to save Valladolid from the drop, simultaneously sending Almeria down.
El Bilal Toure put Almeria ahead after 10 minutes, but Javi Puado equalized three minutes later. When Romael Pierre-Gabriel gave Espanyol the lead in the 49th minute, Almeria found...
- 6/5/2023
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Madrid, June 4 (Ians) Karim Benzema will leave Real Madrid after 14 years at the end of the season, the Spanish club confirmed on Sunday.
The former France international joined Spanish giants from hometown club Lyon in 2009 and has made 657 appearances, scoring 353 goals.
Benzema has played 42 times in all competitions this term, scoring 30 goals and assisting six more. He did not feature in Real Madrid’s 2-1 win over Sevilla on May 27 but could feature for one final time in their final league match of the season against Athletic Bilbao on Sunday night.
The 35-year-old won five Champions Leagues and four La Liga titles with Madrid. Overall, he won a total of 25 major titles with Real Madrid, a record for the club.
“Real Madrid Cf and our captain Karim Benzema have agreed to end his brilliant and unforgettable period as a player for our club. Real Madrid would like to show its...
The former France international joined Spanish giants from hometown club Lyon in 2009 and has made 657 appearances, scoring 353 goals.
Benzema has played 42 times in all competitions this term, scoring 30 goals and assisting six more. He did not feature in Real Madrid’s 2-1 win over Sevilla on May 27 but could feature for one final time in their final league match of the season against Athletic Bilbao on Sunday night.
The 35-year-old won five Champions Leagues and four La Liga titles with Madrid. Overall, he won a total of 25 major titles with Real Madrid, a record for the club.
“Real Madrid Cf and our captain Karim Benzema have agreed to end his brilliant and unforgettable period as a player for our club. Real Madrid would like to show its...
- 6/4/2023
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Madrid (Spain), June 3 (Ians) Real Madrid’s Spain international forward Marco Asensio confirmed on Saturday that he will leave the club at the end of the current season.
The 27-year-old has scored 61 goals in 285 appearances over seven seasons for Real Madrid, playing an important part in helping the club lift three La Liga titles, three UEFA Champions League trophies and this season’s Copa del Rey title during that time.
He announced his decision in a video and a message posted on social media, reports news agency Xinhua.
Asensio thanked the club, the fans and his companions, but insisted “the moment has come to take a difficult decision.”
“I have decided to start a new path in my career, to look for a project where I can face new challenges,” he explained.
The decision means Sunday’s La Liga match against Athletic Bilbao in the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium will be...
The 27-year-old has scored 61 goals in 285 appearances over seven seasons for Real Madrid, playing an important part in helping the club lift three La Liga titles, three UEFA Champions League trophies and this season’s Copa del Rey title during that time.
He announced his decision in a video and a message posted on social media, reports news agency Xinhua.
Asensio thanked the club, the fans and his companions, but insisted “the moment has come to take a difficult decision.”
“I have decided to start a new path in my career, to look for a project where I can face new challenges,” he explained.
The decision means Sunday’s La Liga match against Athletic Bilbao in the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium will be...
- 6/3/2023
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Madrid (Spain), May 26 (Ians) The girlfriend of Valencia’s Dutch winger Justin Kluivert was mildly injured during a burglary at their residence, as confirmed by police.
Three masked individuals infiltrated the home in the Valencia suburb of Betera on Thursday. They assaulted Kluivert’s girlfriend and a friend who was accompanying her, while the winger was with his teammates preparing for Thursday’s La Liga match in Mallorca.
The victims sustained minor injuries before the culprits fled with watches and jewels, reported by the media to be worth approximately 150,000 euros, reports Xinhua.
In recent years, several footballers in Spain have fallen prey to criminal syndicates. Former Barcelona forward Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and his wife were confronted by burglars at their residence outside of Barcelona.
Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema’s home was burglarized at the onset of January 2022, while his teammate Rodrygo Goes also experienced a burglary earlier this month when...
Three masked individuals infiltrated the home in the Valencia suburb of Betera on Thursday. They assaulted Kluivert’s girlfriend and a friend who was accompanying her, while the winger was with his teammates preparing for Thursday’s La Liga match in Mallorca.
The victims sustained minor injuries before the culprits fled with watches and jewels, reported by the media to be worth approximately 150,000 euros, reports Xinhua.
In recent years, several footballers in Spain have fallen prey to criminal syndicates. Former Barcelona forward Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and his wife were confronted by burglars at their residence outside of Barcelona.
Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema’s home was burglarized at the onset of January 2022, while his teammate Rodrygo Goes also experienced a burglary earlier this month when...
- 5/26/2023
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Madrid, May 25 (Ians) Real Madrid secured a 2-1 victory over Rayo Vallecano at Santiago Bernabeu Stadium on Wednesday night, with the home crowd acknowledging winger Vinicius Jr.
Despite Vinicius Jr’s red card earned in Valencia at the weekend being overturned by the Spanish Football Federation Disciplinary Committee on Tuesday due to the racist abuse he endured in the same match, he didn’t participate in the match. He was seen in the directors’ box next to Real Madrid’s president Florentino Perez.
The crowd at the Bernabeu honoured Vinicius with a round of applause in the 20th minute, shortly before Karim Benzema netted a remarkable goal in the 30th minute, assisted by Fede Valverde.
Although Madrid were not at their best, Rayo had opportunities to equalise before Raul de Tomas seemed to have secured a point in the 83rd minute. However, Rodrygo netted a last-minute goal for Madrid.
The...
Despite Vinicius Jr’s red card earned in Valencia at the weekend being overturned by the Spanish Football Federation Disciplinary Committee on Tuesday due to the racist abuse he endured in the same match, he didn’t participate in the match. He was seen in the directors’ box next to Real Madrid’s president Florentino Perez.
The crowd at the Bernabeu honoured Vinicius with a round of applause in the 20th minute, shortly before Karim Benzema netted a remarkable goal in the 30th minute, assisted by Fede Valverde.
Although Madrid were not at their best, Rayo had opportunities to equalise before Raul de Tomas seemed to have secured a point in the 83rd minute. However, Rodrygo netted a last-minute goal for Madrid.
The...
- 5/25/2023
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Madrid (Spain), May 18 (Ians) Although La Liga doesn’t end until the weekend of June 3, Real Madrid’s season is to all intents and purposes over following their 4-0 defeat to Manchester City in the UEFA Champions League semifinal.
Carlo Ancelotti’s side are 14 points behind Barcelona in La Liga, with Barca crowned champions last weekend with four games left to play. Although Real Madrid are locked in a race with Atletico Madrid to finish second, their place in next season’s Spanish Super Cup is already assured after beating Osasuna in last month’s Copa del Rey final.
At the start of the year, the pro-Madrid press were talking about the club winning six titles this season, but in the end, they lifted just the Copa del Rey, the UEFA Super Cup and the World Club Cup, in which they defeated Al Hilal of Saudi Arabia and Egypt’s Al Ahly,...
Carlo Ancelotti’s side are 14 points behind Barcelona in La Liga, with Barca crowned champions last weekend with four games left to play. Although Real Madrid are locked in a race with Atletico Madrid to finish second, their place in next season’s Spanish Super Cup is already assured after beating Osasuna in last month’s Copa del Rey final.
At the start of the year, the pro-Madrid press were talking about the club winning six titles this season, but in the end, they lifted just the Copa del Rey, the UEFA Super Cup and the World Club Cup, in which they defeated Al Hilal of Saudi Arabia and Egypt’s Al Ahly,...
- 5/18/2023
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Warsaw (Poland), May 16 (Ians) Fc Barcelona’s Polish veteran striker Robert Lewandowski believes that winning the La Liga title will be the first step to developing as a team even more.
The team coached by Xavi Hernandez sealed the title with Sunday’s 4-2 win over Espanyol. The Catalans have a 14-point advantage over second-placed Real Madrid with four matches to play.
Lewandowski, who scored twice on Sunday to lead the team to the massive triumph, did not hide his happiness, reports Xinhua.
“First of all, I feel very proud. I won the title in my first season in the La Liga, I think it’s a great feat. As a club, we are in a difficult process, we faced hard times so that trophy means a lot for the club. It’s a first step on the way for developing,” the forward said in an interview with Eleven Sports on Tuesday.
The team coached by Xavi Hernandez sealed the title with Sunday’s 4-2 win over Espanyol. The Catalans have a 14-point advantage over second-placed Real Madrid with four matches to play.
Lewandowski, who scored twice on Sunday to lead the team to the massive triumph, did not hide his happiness, reports Xinhua.
“First of all, I feel very proud. I won the title in my first season in the La Liga, I think it’s a great feat. As a club, we are in a difficult process, we faced hard times so that trophy means a lot for the club. It’s a first step on the way for developing,” the forward said in an interview with Eleven Sports on Tuesday.
- 5/16/2023
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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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Madrdi, May 10 (Ians) Real Madrid and Manchester City drew the first leg of their Champions League semifinal 1-1 in the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium after a thrilling 90-minute game.
Vinicius Jr put Real Madrid ahead in the first half, but Kevin de Bruyne leveled for the Premier League leaders midway through the second half, reports Xinhua.
Manchester City made six changes from the side that beat Leeds United at the weekend, while Real Madrid’s only changes from the team that won the final of the Copa del Rey were to bring in Luka Modric for Aurelian Tchouameni and Antonio Rudiger for the suspended Eder Militao.
Man City kicked off by dominating the ball, pressing high and winning possession high up the field, and Thibaut Courtois was called into action to save from De Bruyne in the eighth minute.
Five minutes later, he got down to push Rodri’s low effort...
Vinicius Jr put Real Madrid ahead in the first half, but Kevin de Bruyne leveled for the Premier League leaders midway through the second half, reports Xinhua.
Manchester City made six changes from the side that beat Leeds United at the weekend, while Real Madrid’s only changes from the team that won the final of the Copa del Rey were to bring in Luka Modric for Aurelian Tchouameni and Antonio Rudiger for the suspended Eder Militao.
Man City kicked off by dominating the ball, pressing high and winning possession high up the field, and Thibaut Courtois was called into action to save from De Bruyne in the eighth minute.
Five minutes later, he got down to push Rodri’s low effort...
- 5/10/2023
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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, May 3 (Ians) Fc Barcelona are just one win away from securing this season’s La Liga title after their hard-fought 1-0 win at home against 10-man Osasuna and Real Madrid’s 2-0 defeat away to Real Sociedad on Tuesday night.
The results leave Barca 14 points clear of Real Madrid, who could drop to third place if Atletico Madrid beat Cadiz on Wednesday, and a win away against neighbors Espanyol on May 14 would make it impossible for either of the Madrid sides to catch them.
Jordi Alba’s sliced finish five minutes from time after a clever headed pass from Frenkie de Jong gave Barca the win, a Xinhua report said.
Osasuna made several changes to their usual starting 11 ahead of next Saturday’s Copa del Rey final, with central defender Jorge Herrando making his first team debut.
Unfortunately for Osasuna, Herrando was sent off in the 27th minute for pulling down Pedri,...
The results leave Barca 14 points clear of Real Madrid, who could drop to third place if Atletico Madrid beat Cadiz on Wednesday, and a win away against neighbors Espanyol on May 14 would make it impossible for either of the Madrid sides to catch them.
Jordi Alba’s sliced finish five minutes from time after a clever headed pass from Frenkie de Jong gave Barca the win, a Xinhua report said.
Osasuna made several changes to their usual starting 11 ahead of next Saturday’s Copa del Rey final, with central defender Jorge Herrando making his first team debut.
Unfortunately for Osasuna, Herrando was sent off in the 27th minute for pulling down Pedri,...
- 5/3/2023
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Madrid (Spain), May 1 (Ians) Fc Barcelona continue to close in on the La Liga title, while at the bottom of the table, things got closer than ever.
Here are four things we learned after the 32nd round of matches in Spain this weekend:
1. Full-strength Barca Are A Different Beast
Although Betis seem to be slipping away at the wrong time of the season, as demonstrated by their 4-0 defeat in Camp Nou, the fact is the return to fitness of Andreas Christensen, Pedri, Frenkie de Jong, and Ousmane Dembele has given Fc Barcelona another dimension, reports Xinhua.
Christensen scored Barca’s opening goal on his return from injury and provided more options to the Barca back four, while Pedri offered something extra all over the pitch, De Jong gave stability and the chance to step forward, and a fit Dembele offered pace and trickery in the attack.
With 15-year-old Lamile...
Here are four things we learned after the 32nd round of matches in Spain this weekend:
1. Full-strength Barca Are A Different Beast
Although Betis seem to be slipping away at the wrong time of the season, as demonstrated by their 4-0 defeat in Camp Nou, the fact is the return to fitness of Andreas Christensen, Pedri, Frenkie de Jong, and Ousmane Dembele has given Fc Barcelona another dimension, reports Xinhua.
Christensen scored Barca’s opening goal on his return from injury and provided more options to the Barca back four, while Pedri offered something extra all over the pitch, De Jong gave stability and the chance to step forward, and a fit Dembele offered pace and trickery in the attack.
With 15-year-old Lamile...
- 5/1/2023
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Madrid, April 30 (Ians) Fc Barcelona and Real Madrid both won their respective matches in La Liga as Barca retained their 11-point lead at the top of the table.
Andreas Christensen returned to the Barca side after injury and he scored the opening goal in the 13th minute of a game that was over before halftime after Robert Lewandowski and Raphinha had put them 3-0 up, while Betis were reduced to 10 men after Edgar was shown two yellow cards, reports Xinhua.
The central defender had come on earlier in the game after Luiz Felipe was forced out through injury.
Veteran Betis winger Joaquin Sanchez was also injured late in the second half and went off, leaving his side with just nine men with 10 minutes left to play.
A minute later, Guido Rodriguez deflected a cross from Ansu Fati into his own net to make it 4-0, before Xavi Hernandez brought 15-year-old...
Andreas Christensen returned to the Barca side after injury and he scored the opening goal in the 13th minute of a game that was over before halftime after Robert Lewandowski and Raphinha had put them 3-0 up, while Betis were reduced to 10 men after Edgar was shown two yellow cards, reports Xinhua.
The central defender had come on earlier in the game after Luiz Felipe was forced out through injury.
Veteran Betis winger Joaquin Sanchez was also injured late in the second half and went off, leaving his side with just nine men with 10 minutes left to play.
A minute later, Guido Rodriguez deflected a cross from Ansu Fati into his own net to make it 4-0, before Xavi Hernandez brought 15-year-old...
- 4/30/2023
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Madrid, April 21 (Ians) Matchday 30 in Spain promises to be an important weekend in the 2022/23 La Liga season, not least because two of the top three are facing off as Fc Barcelona host Atlético de Madrid at Camp Nou on Sunday.
As well as that top-of-the-table tussle, there are also several key duels in the relegation battle.
One of those relegation six-pointers will be the opening match of the round when Rcd Espanyol host Cádiz Cf. The Catalan club is currently inside the relegation zone and on a terrible run of form with six defeats in a row. But they’ll know that victory against the Andalusian side — who are coached by former player Perico Sergio González – would bring them up to within one point of Cádiz Cf.
There are five fixtures taking place this Saturday instead of the usual four, the first of which is CA Osasuna vs Real Betis.
As well as that top-of-the-table tussle, there are also several key duels in the relegation battle.
One of those relegation six-pointers will be the opening match of the round when Rcd Espanyol host Cádiz Cf. The Catalan club is currently inside the relegation zone and on a terrible run of form with six defeats in a row. But they’ll know that victory against the Andalusian side — who are coached by former player Perico Sergio González – would bring them up to within one point of Cádiz Cf.
There are five fixtures taking place this Saturday instead of the usual four, the first of which is CA Osasuna vs Real Betis.
- 4/21/2023
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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 13 (Ians) The race for the La Liga title and to qualify for Europe, as well as the struggle to avoid relegation, go head-to-head in some of the key games in Spain this weekend.
League leaders Fc Barcelona travel to Getafe on Sunday afternoon after being held 0-0 at home to Girona on Monday. Barca were clearly handicapped by the absence of Pedri, Ousmane Dembele, Frenkie de Jong, and Andreas Christensen in that game, and none of the quartet are likely to be in condition to start in the south of Madrid.
Getafe disappointed in San Sebastian last weekend, but their 2-0 defeat in the Reale Arena was their only defeat in the last five matches, and any side with Enes Unal, Borja Mayoral, and former Barca striker Munir in attack has to be taken very seriously, reports Xinhua.
Real Madrid are away to Cadiz on Saturday, and with his side 13 points behind Barca,...
League leaders Fc Barcelona travel to Getafe on Sunday afternoon after being held 0-0 at home to Girona on Monday. Barca were clearly handicapped by the absence of Pedri, Ousmane Dembele, Frenkie de Jong, and Andreas Christensen in that game, and none of the quartet are likely to be in condition to start in the south of Madrid.
Getafe disappointed in San Sebastian last weekend, but their 2-0 defeat in the Reale Arena was their only defeat in the last five matches, and any side with Enes Unal, Borja Mayoral, and former Barca striker Munir in attack has to be taken very seriously, reports Xinhua.
Real Madrid are away to Cadiz on Saturday, and with his side 13 points behind Barca,...
- 4/13/2023
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Madrid, April 13 (Ians) Goals from Karim Benzema and Marco Asensio gave Real Madrid a 2-0 first-leg lead in their Champions League quarter-final against Chelsea on Wednesday night.
Real Madrid dominated nearly the entire match against a rival that appeared worryingly disorganised at times, but they could be slightly disappointed not to have put the tie out of reach given their dominance.
While Real Madrid coach, Carlo Ancelotti, repeated the side that won 4-0 away to Fc Barcelona in the Copa del Rey a week ago, Frank Lampard opted to play with three central defenders, wingbacks, and a midfield trio of N’Golo Kante, Enzo Fernandez, and former Madrid player, Mateo Kovacic, a Xinhua report said.
The game started with both sides looking to attack, and Chelsea’s Wesley Fofana and Madrid’s Eduardo Camavinga were both shown slightly harsh yellow cards before Real Madrid gained control. Vinicius Jr forced a...
Real Madrid dominated nearly the entire match against a rival that appeared worryingly disorganised at times, but they could be slightly disappointed not to have put the tie out of reach given their dominance.
While Real Madrid coach, Carlo Ancelotti, repeated the side that won 4-0 away to Fc Barcelona in the Copa del Rey a week ago, Frank Lampard opted to play with three central defenders, wingbacks, and a midfield trio of N’Golo Kante, Enzo Fernandez, and former Madrid player, Mateo Kovacic, a Xinhua report said.
The game started with both sides looking to attack, and Chelsea’s Wesley Fofana and Madrid’s Eduardo Camavinga were both shown slightly harsh yellow cards before Real Madrid gained control. Vinicius Jr forced a...
- 4/13/2023
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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
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
New Delhi, April 11 (Ians) There was a lot of Spanish football action this past week, from the Copa del Rey semi-final second legs to a thrilling Laliga Santander Matchday 28 that was packed with goals and coaching changes.
Here are 10 of the top stories, from Samu Chukwueze’s remarkable performance at the Santiago Bernabeu to important coaching changes at Rcd Espanyol and Real Valladolid.
Samu Chukwueze is one of the most in-form players in Europe
Villarreal Cf earned a memorable 3-2 win when they visited Real Madrid at the Bernabeu on Saturday, and Samuel Chukwueze was by far the star of the show. The Nigerian forward scored his team’s first, created the second and then fired in a stunning third to earn the three points. He was brilliant and has been for some time, having produced five goals and three assists across his past seven Laliga Santander matches.
CA Osasuna...
Here are 10 of the top stories, from Samu Chukwueze’s remarkable performance at the Santiago Bernabeu to important coaching changes at Rcd Espanyol and Real Valladolid.
Samu Chukwueze is one of the most in-form players in Europe
Villarreal Cf earned a memorable 3-2 win when they visited Real Madrid at the Bernabeu on Saturday, and Samuel Chukwueze was by far the star of the show. The Nigerian forward scored his team’s first, created the second and then fired in a stunning third to earn the three points. He was brilliant and has been for some time, having produced five goals and three assists across his past seven Laliga Santander matches.
CA Osasuna...
- 4/11/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Barcelona, April 6 (Ians) Karim Benzema scored a hat trick as Real Madrid took advantage of important injuries for Fc Barcelona to overturn a 1-0 defeat in the first leg of the Copa del Rey semifinal to book their place in the final with a 4-0 win in Camp Nou Stadium.
Three second-half goals from Benzema after a vital opener from Vinicius Jr on the stroke of halftime put Madrid on their way to a final spot against Osasuna on May 6, reports Xinhua.
Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti picked an attacking side, with Benzema, Vinicius Jr and Rodrygo in attack and Fede Valverde in midfield, while Xavi Hernandez’s options were limited by injuries with Andreas Christensen, Frenkie de Jong, Pedri and Ousmane Dembele all sidelined.
Barca started stronger, with Lewandowski seeing a shot deflected wide and Raphinha heading at Thibaut Courtois before great defending from Ronald Araujo denied Vinicius Jr and a quick Madrid counterattack.
Three second-half goals from Benzema after a vital opener from Vinicius Jr on the stroke of halftime put Madrid on their way to a final spot against Osasuna on May 6, reports Xinhua.
Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti picked an attacking side, with Benzema, Vinicius Jr and Rodrygo in attack and Fede Valverde in midfield, while Xavi Hernandez’s options were limited by injuries with Andreas Christensen, Frenkie de Jong, Pedri and Ousmane Dembele all sidelined.
Barca started stronger, with Lewandowski seeing a shot deflected wide and Raphinha heading at Thibaut Courtois before great defending from Ronald Araujo denied Vinicius Jr and a quick Madrid counterattack.
- 4/6/2023
- by Agency News Desk
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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
- by News Bureau
- GlamSham
New Delhi, March 31 (Ians) Laliga Santander returns this weekend, following the March international break, and there are several huge games now that we’re into the final third of the season.
This weekend there are two regional derbies, as well as a couple of especially important fixtures in the race for the top four. The teams currently placed between third and sixth will face off against each other, with Villarreal Cf vs Real Sociedad and Atletico de Madrid vs Real Betis both coming up on Sunday evening.
CA Osasuna are also hopeful of qualifying for European football and they’ll visit Rcd Mallorca for the first game of Matchday 27, as Laliga Santander returns with this duel in the Balearic Islands on Friday night. It’ll be a particularly special game for Rcd Mallorca coach Javier Aguirre, as he takes on the first Spanish club that he coached.
Four fixtures take...
This weekend there are two regional derbies, as well as a couple of especially important fixtures in the race for the top four. The teams currently placed between third and sixth will face off against each other, with Villarreal Cf vs Real Sociedad and Atletico de Madrid vs Real Betis both coming up on Sunday evening.
CA Osasuna are also hopeful of qualifying for European football and they’ll visit Rcd Mallorca for the first game of Matchday 27, as Laliga Santander returns with this duel in the Balearic Islands on Friday night. It’ll be a particularly special game for Rcd Mallorca coach Javier Aguirre, as he takes on the first Spanish club that he coached.
Four fixtures take...
- 3/31/2023
- by News Bureau
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Madrid, March 16 (Ians) Real Madrid booked their place in the quarter-finals of the UEFA Champions League on Wednesday night with a 1-0 win at home to Liverpool, giving them a 6-2 triumph on aggregate.
Karim Benzema scored Madrid’s goal in the 79th minute after the ball fell kindly for him in Liverpool’s penalty area, and his side never looked in danger of surrendering their 5-2 lead from the first leg.
Both sides had chances to score in an entertaining first half but Madrid had the best of them, and were it not for the heroics of Alisson in the Liverpool goal, the tie would have been dead and buried long before Benzema’s goal, a Xinhua report said.
The Brazilian made a spectacular block from Vinicius Jr’s effort as the forward arrived unmarked at the far post to meet a cross from a narrow angle, only for...
Karim Benzema scored Madrid’s goal in the 79th minute after the ball fell kindly for him in Liverpool’s penalty area, and his side never looked in danger of surrendering their 5-2 lead from the first leg.
Both sides had chances to score in an entertaining first half but Madrid had the best of them, and were it not for the heroics of Alisson in the Liverpool goal, the tie would have been dead and buried long before Benzema’s goal, a Xinhua report said.
The Brazilian made a spectacular block from Vinicius Jr’s effort as the forward arrived unmarked at the far post to meet a cross from a narrow angle, only for...
- 3/16/2023
- by News Bureau
- GlamSham
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
- by News Bureau
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Madrid, March 10 (Ians) Real Madrid have a vital home game against Espanyol on Saturday as they look to remain in the battle for the title. Carlo Ancelotti’s side will kick off nine points behind Fc Barcelona, but knowing that Barca have a difficult visit to play Athletic Club Bilbao on Sunday and that next weekend, they travel to the Camp Nou for the second league ‘Clasico’ of the season.
A win against Espanyol will cut the gap at the top to six points ahead of Barca’s game on Sunday and should Barca drop points in San Mames, a win in the Clasico would bring Barca back into touching distance, a Xinhua report said.
“It’s an important moment in the season because we want to go into next Sunday’s game against Barcelona in the best possible frame of mind. That means defeating Espanyol and reaching the quarter-finals...
A win against Espanyol will cut the gap at the top to six points ahead of Barca’s game on Sunday and should Barca drop points in San Mames, a win in the Clasico would bring Barca back into touching distance, a Xinhua report said.
“It’s an important moment in the season because we want to go into next Sunday’s game against Barcelona in the best possible frame of mind. That means defeating Espanyol and reaching the quarter-finals...
- 3/10/2023
- by News Bureau
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Madrid, Feb 24 (Ians) Saturday’s Madrid Derby involving Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid is much more than a football match in the La Liga season. It’s not just about the battle for three points; it’s about securing victory for the two passionate fanbases that exist in the Spanish capital.
And few men know this better than coaches Diego ‘Cholo’ Simeone and Carlo Ancelotti.
The two know each other perfectly, and taking into account the Italian coach’s two spells at Real Madrid, they’ve met on seven different occasions in La Liga Santander. The balance is in favour of the Argentine. With El Cholo at the helm, Atleti have managed to win four of the seven Madrid Derbies against the Italian.
The first time these two iconic coaches faced each other in La Liga was in the 2013/14 season. It was Ancelotti’s first season as Real Madrid coach,...
And few men know this better than coaches Diego ‘Cholo’ Simeone and Carlo Ancelotti.
The two know each other perfectly, and taking into account the Italian coach’s two spells at Real Madrid, they’ve met on seven different occasions in La Liga Santander. The balance is in favour of the Argentine. With El Cholo at the helm, Atleti have managed to win four of the seven Madrid Derbies against the Italian.
The first time these two iconic coaches faced each other in La Liga was in the 2013/14 season. It was Ancelotti’s first season as Real Madrid coach,...
- 2/24/2023
- by News Bureau
- GlamSham
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
- by News Bureau
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Madrid (Spain), Feb 20 (Ians) Midfielders Toni Kroos and Aurelien Tchouameni have both been left out of the Real Madrid squad that left for Liverpool on Monday ahead of their UEFA Champions League last-16 first-leg tie.
The duo missed Saturday’s 2-0 win away to Osasuna with flu and neither has recovered in time for the game. That limits the options of coach Carlo Ancelotti in midfield, and the Italian will almost certainly line up with Luka Modric, Dani Ceballos and Eduardo Camavinga.
The good news for Madrid is that Karim Benzema has shaken off the slight muscle issue that sidelined him at the weekend and has been included in the squad, reports Xinhua.
Ancelotti has also called up B-team striker Alvaro Rodriguez, who impressed in a brief substitute appearance on Saturday night. The tall forward set up Vinicius Jr for a goal that was disallowed for offside and then assisted...
The duo missed Saturday’s 2-0 win away to Osasuna with flu and neither has recovered in time for the game. That limits the options of coach Carlo Ancelotti in midfield, and the Italian will almost certainly line up with Luka Modric, Dani Ceballos and Eduardo Camavinga.
The good news for Madrid is that Karim Benzema has shaken off the slight muscle issue that sidelined him at the weekend and has been included in the squad, reports Xinhua.
Ancelotti has also called up B-team striker Alvaro Rodriguez, who impressed in a brief substitute appearance on Saturday night. The tall forward set up Vinicius Jr for a goal that was disallowed for offside and then assisted...
- 2/20/2023
- by News Bureau
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Madrid (Spain), Feb 3 (Ians) Real Madrid are facing an increasing injury crisis as their season continues without let-up.
Central defender Eder Militao and striker Karim Benzema both had to limp out of their 2-0 win at home to Valencia on Thursday night.
Militao, who has been in excellent form in recent weeks, went off in the first half, with what looked like a problem with his right abductor muscle, while Benzema asked to be changed after an hour of the game with another muscle issue.
“This is what happens when you play every three days. There is no time to recover,” lamented Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti after the game.
Real Madrid are already without their only left back Ferland Mendy for around six weeks with a muscle injury, while Lucas Vazquez is sidelined with a twisted ankle he suffered in the Spanish Supercup and will be out for another month.
Central defender Eder Militao and striker Karim Benzema both had to limp out of their 2-0 win at home to Valencia on Thursday night.
Militao, who has been in excellent form in recent weeks, went off in the first half, with what looked like a problem with his right abductor muscle, while Benzema asked to be changed after an hour of the game with another muscle issue.
“This is what happens when you play every three days. There is no time to recover,” lamented Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti after the game.
Real Madrid are already without their only left back Ferland Mendy for around six weeks with a muscle injury, while Lucas Vazquez is sidelined with a twisted ankle he suffered in the Spanish Supercup and will be out for another month.
- 2/3/2023
- by News Bureau
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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
- by News Bureau
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New Delhi, Jan 28 (Ians) The world will be watching as Real Madrid and Real Sociedad face off on Monday (1:30am Ist) at the Estadio Santiago Bernabeu, with the second-placed and third-placed teams in Laliga Santander doing battle.
These are two clubs who are battling for the top spot in the table, who are led by elite coaches and star players and who play a thrilling brand of football.
A duel between two great goalkeepers: Courtois vs Remiro
The fact that both Real Madrid and Real Sociedad are near the top of the table, racking up points week after week, is partly down to their two goalkeepers. Thibaut Courtois and Alex Remiro having been making saves for their teams week in week out, producing parries that are worth points. Now, they’ll face each other in the capital. The Basque side’s goalkeeper has managed to keep seven clean sheets...
These are two clubs who are battling for the top spot in the table, who are led by elite coaches and star players and who play a thrilling brand of football.
A duel between two great goalkeepers: Courtois vs Remiro
The fact that both Real Madrid and Real Sociedad are near the top of the table, racking up points week after week, is partly down to their two goalkeepers. Thibaut Courtois and Alex Remiro having been making saves for their teams week in week out, producing parries that are worth points. Now, they’ll face each other in the capital. The Basque side’s goalkeeper has managed to keep seven clean sheets...
- 1/28/2023
- by News Bureau
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Madrid, Jan 27 (Ians) This weekend’s matches for Matchday 19 of the 2022/23 La Liga season, closing the first half of the campaign and involve some huge fixtures including a Catalan derby between Girona Fc and Fc Barcelona and a top-of-the-table duel between second-placed Real Madrid and third-placed Real Sociedad.
Though the matchday begins on Friday night on the south coast with Almería hosting the in-form Espanyol, the focus will be on the big encounter between Girona and Barcelona.
The action stays in the south of Spain for the first fixture of Saturday, which is Cadiz Cf vs Mallorca. Given that the Andalusian side are currently in the relegation zone, they need to start picking points up quickly, especially at home.
The Catalan derby then follows at the Estadi Montilivi, as Girona welcome Barca for just the fifth-ever La Liga meeting between these clubs.
Barca won 3-0 and 2-0 in their previous...
Though the matchday begins on Friday night on the south coast with Almería hosting the in-form Espanyol, the focus will be on the big encounter between Girona and Barcelona.
The action stays in the south of Spain for the first fixture of Saturday, which is Cadiz Cf vs Mallorca. Given that the Andalusian side are currently in the relegation zone, they need to start picking points up quickly, especially at home.
The Catalan derby then follows at the Estadi Montilivi, as Girona welcome Barca for just the fifth-ever La Liga meeting between these clubs.
Barca won 3-0 and 2-0 in their previous...
- 1/27/2023
- by News Bureau
- GlamSham
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