Tag: Real Madrid

Real Madrid Club de Fútbol, commonly known as Real Madrid, or simply as Real, is a professional soccer club based in Madrid, Spain. The club was founded in 1902 and has been one of the most successful and popular clubs in the world for many years.

Real Madrid has had a great deal of success both domestically and internationally. In Spain, they have won La Liga, the top division of Spanish soccer, 34 times, the Copa del Rey, the main domestic cup competition, 13 times, and the Supercopa de España, the Spanish Super Cup, 19 times.

At the international level, they are widely considered one of the greatest team in the history of the game. They have won the European Cup/Champions League 13 times, the most by any club, and also 3 UEFA cups, and 4 UEFA Super Cups. They have also won the FIFA Club World Cup 4 times.

The team plays its home matches at the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium, which has a capacity of just over 80,000. The club has a large and passionate fan base, and the team’s main rivals are typically considered to be Barcelona. The “El Clasico” matches between the two teams are some of the most watched and most anticipated soccer matches in the world.

Real Madrid has had many star players over the years, including Alfredo Di Stéfano, Ferenc Puskás, Cristiano Ronaldo, and Iker Casillas. The team is currently managed by Zinedine Zidane. They always aiming to retain their status as one of the top clubs in the world and compete at the highest level of domestic and international competitions.

Roma sporting director Monchi smiles during a press conference at the Wanda Metropolitan stadium in Madrid on November 21, 2017 on the eve of the UEFA Champions League group C football match between Club Atletico de Madrid and AS Roma. / AFP PHOTO / JAVIER SORIANO

Arsenal offer Monchi three-year deal: ‘Confident’ he’ll join

Arsenal have offered former AS Roma sporting director Monchi a three-year deal to join the club 'as soon as possible', according to reports in the English media.

Robert Pires: I’d encourage Arsenal to sign Gareth Bale

Robert Pires thinks Arsenal should make a move for Real Madrid winger Gareth Bale, despite the assumption that a return to England would mean a return to Tottenham Hotspur for the player.

Details of Arsenal’s 2019/20 pre-season tour of the USA emerge

Arsenal will tour the USA in pre-season this summer, with details of the locations and opponents seemingly leaking on social media.
ST ALBANS, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 09: Arron Ramsey is presented with his Carling Goal of the Month Award for October at London Colney on November 9, 2018 in St Albans, England. (Photo by Marc Atkins/Getty Images)

Aaron Ramsey had talks with Barcelona, Bayern Munich, Inter Milan, Real Madrid and PSG

Aaron Ramsey reportedly held talks with a number of top European clubs before he agreed to sign for Juventus.
Netherlands' defender Matthijs de Ligt (L) and Portugal's forward Cristiano Ronaldo fight for the ball during their international friendly football match between Portugal and Netherlands at Stade de Geneve stadium in Geneva on March 26, 2018. / AFP PHOTO / Fabrice COFFRINI

Arsenal to send scouts to watch Ajax play Real Madrid

Arsenal are planning to send scouts to watch Ajax play Real Madrid on Wednesday, with five different players rumoured to be on their radar, according to reports in Italy.
MUNICH, GERMANY - NOVEMBER 03: James Rodriguez of Bayern Muenchen looks on during the Bundesliga match between FC Bayern Muenchen and Sport-Club Freiburg at Allianz Arena on November 3, 2018 in Munich, Germany. (Photo by Alexander Hassenstein/Bongarts/Getty Images)

Juventus ‘could agree’ to €55m transfer of Arsenal target James Rodriguez

Juventus could agree to the €55m transfer of James Rodriguez from Real Madrid this summer, reuniting the player with Cristiano Ronaldo, according to reports.
MUNICH, GERMANY - NOVEMBER 03: James Rodriguez of Bayern Muenchen looks on during the Bundesliga match between FC Bayern Muenchen and Sport-Club Freiburg at Allianz Arena on November 3, 2018 in Munich, Germany. (Photo by Alexander Hassenstein/Bongarts/Getty Images)

Why Arsenal would be wise to snare this Real Madrid midfielder

Arsenal could be about to add to their ranks with an unlikely arrival in the near future, in the form of Colombia’s James Rodriguez.

Real Madrid want to sell James to Tottenham not Arsenal

Real Madrid apparently want to sell James to Tottenham and not Arsenal as they eye up Christian Eriksen.
TOPSHOT - Colombian footballer James Rodriguez poses with fans as he takes his seat at the Santiago Bernabeu stadium in Madrid before thet start of the second leg match of the all-Argentine Copa Libertadores final Between River Plate and Boca Juniors, on December 9, 2018. (Photo by Gabriel BOUYS / AFP)

Real Madrid want to sell James Rodriguez so they can sign Christian Eriksen

Real Madrid are hoping to offload James Rodriguez to help fund their summer move for Christian Eriksen, according to reports in Spain, with Arsenal interested in the Colombian international.
Real Madrid's Colombian midfielder James Rodriguez celebrates after scoring a goal during the Spanish league football match Granada FC vs Real Madrid CF at Nuevo Los Carmenes stadium in Granada on May 6, 2017 (SERGIO CAMACHO/AFP/Getty Images)

Miguel Delaney: Arsenal make contact with Real Madrid over James Rodriguez

Arsenal have made contact with Real Madrid over the possibility of signing James Rodriguez on an initial loan deal, according to reports.

Report: Bayern Munich ‘give green light’ to James Rodriguez’s departure

Bayern Munich have given the green light to James Rodriguez's departure, with Arsenal one of the clubs ready to welcome him, according to sensationalist claims in the Spanish media.
MADRID, SPAIN - MARCH 16: Gonzalo Higuain (#20) of Real Madrid CF celebrates with Mesut Ozil, Kaka and Pepe after scoring Real's 4th goal during the La Liga match between Real Madrid CF and RCD Mallorca at estadio Santiago Bernabeu on March 16, 2013 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Denis Doyle/Getty Images)

Kaka: Jose Mourinho told me I wouldn’t play because he had Mesut Özil

Former Real Madrid star Kaka has revealed that Mesut Özil helped contribute to his downfall at the club, as Jose Mourinho preferred the German playmaker in his team.

Arsenal bid €16m for Keylor Navas who posts cryptic ‘farewell’ on Instagram

Arsenal have reportedly placed a bid of €16m with Real Madrid for Keylor Navas, who posted an apparent farewell to the fans on Instagram this week.
LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 11: Aaron Ramsey of Arsenal reacts during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Wolverhampton Wanderers at Emirates Stadium on November 11, 2018 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)

Gareth Bale has ‘urged’ Aaron Ramsey to join Real Madrid

Gareth Bale is encouraging Aaron Ramsey to join him at Real Madrid, according to a report in Italy, despite strong links between the midfielder and other top European clubs.
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Nabil Fekir could finally be on the move

Nabil Fekir could finally be on the move but it looks like it will be to Spain and not England as reports emerge that his services have been offered to Real Madrid.

Real Madrid want €14m for unsettled Keylor Navas amid Arsenal interest

Real Madrid want Arsenal to pay €14m (£12.6m) to sign Unai Emery target Keylor Navas in January, according to reports in Spain.

Unai Emery ‘wants’ unsettled Real Madrid goalkeeper Keylor Navas in January

Unai Emery wants to bring Real Madrid goalkeeper Keylor Navas to Arsenal, after the Costa Rica international's demotion to the bench in recent months.
MADRID, SPAIN - DECEMBER 06: Isco of Real Madrid celebrates after scoring his team's fourth goal during the Copa del Rey fourth round match between Real Madrid and Melilla at Estadio Bernabeu on December 6, 2018 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Gonzalo Arroyo Moreno/Getty Images)

First contact made: Arsenal face Bayern Munich trouble if they want Isco

Arsenal have been linked with a move for Real Madrid’s Isco for some time now, but it seems like Bayern Munich are the only club to have actually made a move.

Lauren explains why he chose Arsenal over Real Madrid

Former Arsenal right-back Lauren says he chose the North London side over Real Madrid thanks to a meeting with David Dein and Arsene Wenger.
LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 02: Aaron Ramsey of Arsenal reacts during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Tottenham Hotspur at Emirates Stadium on December 1, 2018 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)

Spanish media: Real Madrid want to sign Aaron Ramsey as ‘alternative’ option

Real Madrid want to sign Aaron Ramsey as an alternative option to Toni Kroos and Luka Modric, according to reports in Spain.
ST ALBANS, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 09: Arron Ramsey is presented with his Carling Goal of the Month Award for October at London Colney on November 9, 2018 in St Albans, England. (Photo by Marc Atkins/Getty Images)

Real Madrid target Aaron Ramsey

Real Madrid want Aaron Ramsey according to a backpage report in today’s Star on Sunday.

Arsenal ‘watching the situation’ of Real Madrid’s Isco as he struggles for starts

Arsenal are reportedly watching the situation of Real Madrid playmaker Isco, as the 26-year-old struggles to start under new boss Santiago Solari.

Arsenal make ‘concrete contact’ with Real Madrid over Isco: They want €70m

Arsenal have made 'concrete contact' with Real Madrid over Isco, with the La Liga club willing to sell as long as there is an offer of at least €70m (£62m).
Real Madrid's Colombian midfielder James Rodriguez celebrates after scoring a goal during the Spanish league football match Granada FC vs Real Madrid CF at Nuevo Los Carmenes stadium in Granada on May 6, 2017 (SERGIO CAMACHO/AFP/Getty Images)

Don Balon: Arsenal would like to offer €90m for James Rodriguez

Arsenal want to offer Real Madrid €90m for the transfer of James Rodriguez, according to a report in the Spanish media.
MADRID, SPAIN - SEPTEMBER 22: Mario Hermoso of RCD Espanyol controls the ball during the La Liga match between Real Madrid CF and RCD Espanyol at Estadio Santiago Bernabeu on September 22, 2018 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Denis Doyle/Getty Images,)

Arsenal ‘thinking of paying’ €40m release clause for Mario Hermoso in January

Arsenal are considering paying the €40m release clause for Espanyol defender Mario Hermoso in January, according to reports in Spain.

Arsenal Adidas merch leaked?

Arsenal fans may have gotten a glimpse of some of the merch they can expect when the club ditches PUMA to move to Adidas next season.
LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 06: Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger says goodbye to the Arsenal fans after 22 years at the helm at the end of the Premier League match between Arsenal and Burnley at Emirates Stadium on May 6, 2018 in London, England. (Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images)

8 perfect job opportunities for Arsene Wenger

One of the main reasons Arsene Wenger found it so hard to let go at Arsenal is because the manager has little else in his life to distract him, but there is plenty out there for him to do.
MADRID, SPAIN - FEBRUARY 21: Players of Real Madrid CF and Ral Madrid Basketball attend the opening of the new "Adidas" store at the Santiago Bernabeu stadium on February 21, 2013 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Carlos Alvarez/Getty Images)

Adidas agree Real Madrid deal worth 47% more than Arsenal’s

Real Madrid are on the verge of agreeing a 10-year, €110m-a-year deal with Adidas that dwarfs the £65m-a-year deal Arsenal recently agreed with the German sportswear manufacturers.
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Real Madrid target Tottenham star ahead of Aaron Ramsey

Real Madrid are weighing up a move for Aaron Ramsey to replace Luka Modric, however, their first choice would be Tottenham’s Christian Eriksen according to a report from Spain.
Real Madrid's Colombian midfielder James Rodriguez celebrates after scoring a goal during the Spanish league football match Granada FC vs Real Madrid CF at Nuevo Los Carmenes stadium in Granada on May 6, 2017 (SERGIO CAMACHO/AFP/Getty Images)

Arsenal contact Real Madrid for midfielder

Arsenal have reportedly been in touch regarding midfielder, James Rodriguez, who is struggling on loan with Bayern Munich this season.

Nelson turned down Monaco and Real Madrid to sign Arsenal extension

Reiss Nelson rejected interest from top European clubs including AS Monaco and Real Madrid to sign a new deal with Arsenal, according to reports.
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‘Juicy’ Arsenal contract could help Real Madrid seal £1bn deal

A report in Spain claims Arsenal’s deal with Adidas could help Real Madrid earn up to £1billion from the sportswear giants.
PARIS, FRANCE - MARCH 06: Lucas Vazquez of Madrid controls the ball during the UEFA Champions League Round of 16 Second Leg match between Paris Saint-Germain and Real Madrid at Parc des Princes on March 6, 2018 in Paris, France. (Photo by Matthias Hangst/Bongarts/Getty Images)

Spanish media: Arsenal willing to pay €40m for Vazquez, Lopetegui wants to keep him

Arsenal are willing to pay €40m to sign Lucas Vazquez, but new Real Madrid coach Julen Lopetegui doesn't want the club to sell, according to reports in Spain.
LONDON, ENGLAND - APRIL 05: Aaron Ramsey of Arsenal reacts during the UEFA Europa League quarter final leg one match between Arsenal FC and CSKA Moskva at Emirates Stadium on April 5, 2018 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

Chelsea move on from Ramsey to trying to sign Kovacic

Chelsea have already moved on from their reported brief attempt to sign Aaron Ramsey, and are now pursuing Real Madrid's Matteo Kovacic, according to reports.
Arsenal's Czech goalkeeper Petr Cech gestures on the pitch after the UEFA Europa League first leg quarter-final football match between Arsenal and CSKA Moscow at the Emirates Stadium in London on April 5, 2018. Arsenal won the game 4-1. / AFP PHOTO / Ben STANSALL

Di Marzio: Cech could go back to Chelsea

Chelsea are considering re-signing Petr Cech from Arsenal, as they face the prospect of losing Thibaut Courtois to Real Madrid, according to reports.
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Arsenal lose battle with Juventus to sign 18-year-old Christian Makoun

Juventus have won the race to sign 18-year-old Christian Makoun ahead of Arsenal and Real Madrid, according to reports in Italy.

Sale of Odriozola could fund Real Sociedad to move for Monreal

Real Sociedad's €40m sale of Alvaro Odriozola to Real Madrid could provide them with the funds to make a serious move for Nacho Monreal, according to reports in Spain.
LONDON, ENGLAND - APRIL 05: Aaron Ramsey of Arsenal reacts during the UEFA Europa League quarter final leg one match between Arsenal FC and CSKA Moskva at Emirates Stadium on April 5, 2018 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

German media: Ramsey “talking to Real Madrid and FC Barcelona”

Aaron Ramsey is speaking to Real Madrid and Barcelona, as a number of teams try to lure him away from Arsenal this summer, according to reports.
PARIS, FRANCE - MARCH 06: Lucas Vazquez of Madrid controls the ball during the UEFA Champions League Round of 16 Second Leg match between Paris Saint-Germain and Real Madrid at Parc des Princes on March 6, 2018 in Paris, France. (Photo by Matthias Hangst/Bongarts/Getty Images)

£135k-per-week after tax: Arsenal make ‘great offer’ to Real Madrid winger

Arsenal have reportedly offered Real Madrid’s Lucas Vazquez €8m-a-year after tax to sign for the club.

Kovacic transfer could depend on Tottenham selling Eriksen

Any Arsenal move for Mateo Kovacic may end up depending on Tottenham Hotspur selling Christian Eriksen, according to reports in the Spanish media.