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.

James’ wife clarifies player’s future amid Arsenal links

James Rodriguez's wife insists that her husband wants to stay with Real Madrid amid Arsenal links.

Mesut Ozil: Manchester United were interested

Mesut Ozil has revealed in his recent book, Gunning for Greatness, that there were four clubs interested in signing him after the 2010 World Cup in South Africa.

Real Madrid star given warning as Arsenal offer arrives

Karim Benzema has reportedly been warned to seriously consider his next move.
Marco Asensio

Arsenal and Liverpool to ‘fight’ over £40m Real Madrid youngster

According to reports, Liverpool and Arsenal are ready to fight over Real Madrid's Marco Asensio.

Mesut Ozil: The moment I loathed Jose Mourinho

Mesut Ozil has revealed the moment in his career in which he really loathed Jose Mourinho.
Marco Asensio

Arsenal and Liverpool to ‘fight’ over £40m Real Madrid youngster

According to reports, Liverpool and Arsenal are ready to fight over Real Madrid's Marco Asensio.
Olivier Giroud

Karim Benzema trolls Olivier Giroud

Karim Benzema has decided that the best way to get back at Olivier Giroud for taking his place in the France national team is to get petty.
Jose Mourinho and Mesut Ozil

Ozil reveals Mourinho bust-up

It's emerged that German publication have been given the rights to serialise Mesut Ozil's autobiography, which is out on 16 March.
Arsene Wenger, Mesut Ozil

How Mesut Ozil kept his word to Wenger after joining Real Madrid

Mesut Ozil spoke to Arsene Wenger before he joined Real Madrid and told the boss that Arsenal would be the ‘first address’ if he changed clubs again.
Thierry Henry

OTD Arsenal beat Real Madrid on way to Champions League final

On this day in 2006, Arsenal managed to beat Real Madrid 1-0 away in the Champions League; the first English team to win there.
Alvaro Morata

Florentino Perez prepared to sell Morata for massive fee – report

Arsenal have recently been linked with Real Madrid forward, Alvaro Morata, once again and now it's being reported that Florentino Perez is willing to sell but at a price.
Alvaro Morata

Spanish international ‘could ask to leave’

Alvaro Morata could ask to leave Real Madrid in the summer if he doesn’t see more playing time, with Arsenal heavily linked after trying to land the player in previous windows.

Arsenal linked with Morata – again

According to a recent Spanish report, Arsenal are interested in signing Real Madrid forward Álvaro Morata once more and could be prepared to make a bid of €70m (£60.6m) to sign the talented Spaniard.
Mesut Ozil

Joachim Low explains why Ozil was not first choice for FIFA award

Joachim Low, the absolute swine, didn't vote for Mesut Ozil for a FIFA award.
Olivier Giroud v Bournemouth

Stat: Giroud level with Gareth Bale on headed goals

Olivier Giroud is level on headed goals with former Spurs star, Gareth Bale.
Mesut Ozil

Guillem Balague rules out Real Madrid return for Ozil

Spanish football expert (sort of), Guillem Balague, has confirmed that Mesut Ozil will NOT be returning to his former club, Real Madrid.

Isco heads for Real Madrid exit, Arsenal and Manchester City linked – report

Real Madrid midfielder, Isco, is still being linked with a move away from the La Liga club, with Arsenal, Manchester City and a host of other top European clubs linked.
Arsene Wenger

Wenger relishes potential Real Madrid challenge

Arsene Wenger claims that even if Arsenal draw Real Madrid in the next round of the Champions League, the Gunners will still relish the challenge.

Mariano Diaz would not turn down Arsenal, claims Spanish journo

According to Todomercadoweb, Arsenal are not only interested in 23-year-old Real Madrid striker, Mariano Diaz, but he would not say no to a transfer to north London.
LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 15: Mesut Ozil of Arsenal celebrates scoring his team's third goal during the Premier League match between Arsenal and Swansea City at Emirates Stadium on October 15, 2016 in London, England. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)

Why Mesut Ozil is NOT returning to Real Madrid

In an interview with Spanish outlet, Marca, Mesut Ozil appears to be open to a return to former club, Real Madrid, but is he?

Aaron Ramsey linked with €30m move to Real Madrid – report

With Aaron Ramsey's contract with Arsenal coming to an end in June 2018, the Welshman is already beginning to be linked with other clubs.
Olivier Giroud

Nasri not convinced by Giroud

It seems that former Arsenal man, Samir Nasri, remains unconvinced by Olivier Giroud, despite the striker having a solid Euro 2016 tournament.

Watch: Ospina and brother-in-law James Rodriguez train together

In case you didn't know, David Ospina and Real Madrid's James Rodriguez are related by marriage.

Cristiano Ronaldo on almost signing for Arsenal instead of Manchester United

Cristiano Ronaldo has spoken about the time he almost signed for Arsenal instead of Manchester United.

Is Lucas right about Mesut Ozil and Real Madrid?

Lucas Perez claims that Mesut Ozil has no interest in returning to Real Madrid and it’s not hard to see why.

Lucas – I don’t think Ozil wants that

Lucas Perez has told a radio station in Spain that he does not believe that Mesut Ozil wants a return to Spain amid reports that Real Madrid are interested in bringing him back to the club.

Raphaël Varane: Koscielny is a complete player

Real Madrid defender, Raphaël Varane, hailed Laurent Koscielny's contribution to France's 1-0 win over the Netherlands on Tuesday night.

Is there any credibility in a proposed move for Marcos Llorente?

According to the Express, Arsenal are considering what has been described as a 'shock move' for Real Madrid midfielder Marcos Llorente.
Mesut Ozil

Bayern Munich and Real Madrid ready to make offer to Ozil? What’s really going...

On Sunday it was being widely reported that Bayern Munich and Real Madrid were getting ready to move for Mesut Ozil if Arsenal fail to meet his wage demands which are said to be around £250k.

Isco admits future uncertain as Manchester City join Arsenal + Tottenham in chase –...

Arsenal, Spurs and now Manchester City are all reportedly willing to snap up Isco, should Real Madrid sell, after the player admitted that his future isn't perhaps as certain as everyone thought.
Alvaro Morata

Arsenal linked with Morata again – report

Despite the window closing and Alvaro Morata only just returning to Real Madrid, who opted against selling him on to make money so they could keep him to score goals, Arsenal and Chelsea are said to be following the player closely according to a report that first appeared in Don Balon and was then picked up by sites across Europe.

Arsenal to make move for Isco in January – report

Reports across Europe are claiming that Arsene Wenger is considering a move for Real Madrid's Isco, valued at around £30m, in the January transfer window.

Arsenal to try and sign Benzema with lowball offer – Spanish report seems like...

The transfer window closed and you thought the nonsense was over, didn’t you?

James Rodriguez says he’s staying at Real Madrid… again

Jame Rodriguez has spoken for the 100th time about his future, once again confirming that he wants to stay at Real Madrid.

Should Arsenal move for Isco?

According to Spanish newspaper Sport, Isco could potentially be set for a departure from Real Madrid in the January transfer window - and Arsenal have been linked with a move for the Spaniard's services in the past, so should they move for him?

PSG not the only club Wenger has turned down to stay at Arsenal

With Arsene Wenger confirming that he has turned down approaches from PSG on three occasions to stay at the club, it was only a matter of time before stories of other clubs approaching him started to emerge.

James Rodriguez still being linked with Arsenal move – report

Despite Real Madrid reportedly telling James Rodriguez that he would be staying at the La Liga club, Arsenal (and Chelsea) are still being linked and the media are convinced that Zinedine Zidane wants him out.

Real Madrid reassure James Rodriguez that he’s staying – report

Real Madrid have reportedly informed James Rodriguez that he's staying at the club this summer.

Real Madrid reportedly offer Arsenal Rodriguez, Zidane claims he’s staying

According to reports, Real Madrid are willing to offer James Rodriguez to Arsenal for a minuscule £65m, except someone needs to tell Zinedine Zidane because he doesn't seem to have a clue.
Mesut Ozil

Bayern Munich make Mesut Ozil signing a ‘priority’ – German/Spanish reports

With Mesut Ozil ‘only’ having two years left on his current Arsenal contract, the paper nonsense has already begun.