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.

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.

Sissoko appears to give up on Arsenal dream, waits for Real Madrid instead

Moussa Sissoko, God love him, doesn't know the meaning of the word 'subtlety' when it comes to trying to get a move to a new club.
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Wednesday Arsenal recap: Wenger’s future, Paul Pogba, Mahrez bid + more

Wednesday was full of the usual fun - I mean that sarcastically, of course - and some news.

Draxler latest – PSG still reportedly interested, Arsenal quiet

Despite Wolfsburg boss Dieter Hecking claiming that the German club haven't received any bids for Julian Draxler, PSG are still reportedly interested.

Isco’s father: My son wants to extend his contract with Real Madrid

Isco's father, Paco Alarcón, has spoken to the media about speculation surrounding the Real Madrid players future; he insists that his son isn't going anywhere, nor does he want to.

German media rehash Ozil’s Real Madrid return story

According to Sport Bild, Mesut Ozil wants to extend his contract at Arsenal but only if Real Madrid don't come back for him.

Arsenal and AC Milan Fighting for Isco?

Irrespective of the story behind the scenes, Arsene Wenger, seems to be fighting a losing battle in the transfer window.

Real Madrid want Draxler to replace Jese – transfer fun

Zinedine Zidane is said to want Julian Draxler, linked forever with Arsenal, to replace Jese, linked with Arsenal, who has now signed for PSG on a five-year deal.
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Sunday Arsenal recap: Lacazette injured, Liverpool latest + bitter-sweet Manchester City win

On Sunday, we shifted our attention over the Liverpool after they beat Barcelona 4-0 and, as always, delved into the biggest transfer rumours so you don't have to.
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Did Arsenal really make secret £71m bid for Real Madrid star? – report

The latest player linked with a move to Arsenal is Real Madrid's James Rodriguez amid reports that an unnamed club put in a £71m bid.
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Saturday Arsenal recap: Wenger explains transfer plans, players linked + more

Saturday was full of post-match comments from Arsene Wenger and players following our 8-0 win over Viking FK but of course there was still the usual amount of shady gossip doing the rounds.

Isco linked to Arsenal for no apparent reason

It's been at least five minutes since Arsenal were last linked with Real Madrid's Isco so this was to be expected.
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Wednesday Arsenal recap – Draxler rumour unraveled, Mahrez, Mustafi + more

The big news on Wednesday was that Julian Draxler has made it very public that he wants to leave Wolfsburg.

Jese Rodriguez to PSG imminent – report

According to beINSPORT, Jese Rodriguez is set to sign for PSG in the next 72 hours.
Alvaro Morata

Reports claim Morata wants Arsenal move, despite Zidane confirming stay

Despite Zinedine Zidane confirming just days ago that Alvaro Morata would be staying with Real Madrid, reports coming out of Spain are still claiming that the striker wants to move to Arsenal.

Zidane confirms Jese in talks over move, confirms Morata’s future

Zinedine Zidane has confirmed that Real Madrid’s Jese could be set to leave the club but Alvaro Morata, supposedly bought just to be resold, will stay with the club next season.
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Friday Arsenal recap – Wenger confirms hunt for striker, Mustafi and Mahrez latest +...

On Friday, we beat the MLS All-Stars, Wenger confirmed we'd be signing a new attacking option and we dug into the latest with the Mahrez and Mustafi rumours.

Could Real Madrid forward join Arsenal? ‘I don’t know’ claims manager

Real Madrid manager, Zinedine Zidane, claims he 'doesn't know' what the future holds for Arsenal target, Jese Rodriguez.
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Friday recap: Arsenal announce new signing, Lacazette update, unsettled Bellerin + more

Since we love a Friday announcement, Arsenal chose today to confirm the signing of Rob Holding. Oh yeah, and we played RC Lens.
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Morata hugs Real Madrid man – media overreacts

It's been a while since we analysed a hug on Daily Cannon but wait no more! Real Madrid's president, Florentino Perez, hugged Alvaro Morata - we must alert the press!
Alvaro Morata

Morata to stay at Real Madrid – Spanish report

AS are today reporting that Alvaro Morata will stay at Real Madrid as the Spanish club do not want to sell him on and have him ‘explode’ like he did at Juventus.

Why Arsenal should be worried if Real Madrid want Laurent Koscielny

Real Madrid have apparently set their beedy eyes on Laurent Koscielny, the man tipped by many to be the next captain of Arsenal.
Alvaro Morata

Morata: I’m happy to stay at Madrid and fight for my place

Arsenal and Chelsea target, Alvaro Morata, has claimed that he's happy to stay at Real Madrid and fight for a place.

More on Morata – Could he still join Arsenal?

On Tuesday, Real Madrid activated their buy-back clause and signed Alvaro Morata from Juventus but it looks as if Arsenal (and Chelsea) could still get a look in.

Confirmed: Morata signs for Real Madrid – but will he stay there?

Alvaro Morata has signed for Real Madrid, something we all pretty much knew was going to happen.

Morata latest: Wage demands, friend says to pick Real Madrid

Alvaro Morata has reportedly demanded huge wages, should he leave Juventus.

Why Lewandowski won’t come to Arsenal

According to the Daily Mail, Robert Lewandowski is open to a move away from the Bundesliga and while his preferred destination is Real Madrid, Manchester United or Liverpool, some are still linking Arsenal.

Pires: I was told I was crazy to reject Real Madrid

Robert Pires has spoken about his decision to join Arsenal over Real Madrid back in 2000 and it turns out, it was all down to Arsene Wenger.

Ospina save helps Colombia beat hosts USA

David Ospina might not be an Arsenal player for much longer but the shot-stopper was in fine form for his country as they defeated USA 2-0 in the opening game of this year's Copa America.

Alvaro Morata €30m buy-back option now open

The option that Real Madrid placed into the deal they signed with Juventus which would allow them to buy back Alvaro Morata for €30m is now open and will remain so until June 15th.

Italian report: Morata likes the idea of Arsenal

Gazzetta dello Sport claim that Alvaro Morata likes the idea of joining Arsenal despite his public declarations that he wants to stay in Turin.

Morata bid report leaves questions

Arsenal have reportedly bid a club-record £45.8m for Alvaro Morata, the Juventus striker who is set to move this summer.

Report: Arsenal willing to pay Juventus man more than Mesut Özil and Alexis Sanchez

If the latest reports linking us to Juventus' Álvato Morata are to be believed, we're willing to pay the striker more than we give Mesut Özil and Alexis Sanchez every week.