Luka Modric Attains THIS Record After Real Madrid's UEFA Super Cup 2024 Triumph
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Luka Modric Attains THIS Record After Real Madrid's UEFA Super Cup 2024 Triumph

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UEFA Super Cup 2024: Real Madrid beat Atalanta 2-0 to win their 6th UEFA Super Cup, and with that, Los Blancos are now the most successful club in the competition's history. The fixture also saw Luka Modric go past Nacho as the most decorated player in Real Madrid's history, as the Croatian legend now has 27 trophies with Los Blancos. Karim Benzema followed in the footsteps of Luka Modric but the former Real Madrid striker never broke the duopoly, he was just yet another Ballon d'Or winner. List Of Luka Modric's Silverware Wins With Real Madrid As the 38-year old now wins 27 trophies with Real Madrid, we take a look at the list of all the silverware he has won in his 12-year time period at Los Blancos: La Liga titles 6 UEFA Champions League titles 5 UEFA Super Cup titles 2 Copa Del Ray titles 5 FIFA Club World Cup titles 5 Spanish Super Cup/Supercopa de Espana titles Luka Modric does stand a pretty good chance of extending the record this season, as Real Madrid are active in 5 competitions: UEFA Champions League; La Liga; Copa Del Ray; Spanish Super Cup/Supercopa de Espana; and FIFA Club World Cup.

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Messi-Ronaldo era ends amid Manchester City's growing crisis; Sunil Chhetri's goodbye headlines drama-filled 2024
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Messi-Ronaldo era ends amid Manchester City's growing crisis; Sunil Chhetri's goodbye headlines drama-filled 2024

Hindustan Times  

The year 2024 was a rollercoaster for football, filled with moments of triumph and heartbreak. Rodri wins Ballon d’Or, leaves Vinicius Jr and Real Madrid angry Rodri claimed the 2024 Ballon d'Or, edging out Real Madrid's Vinicius Jr. for football's most coveted individual honour. The defensive midfielder has been a cornerstone of Manchester City’s success in recent years and played …

Ancelotti becomes most successful Real Madrid manager after winning FIFA Intercontinental Cup 2024
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Ancelotti becomes most successful Real Madrid manager after winning FIFA Intercontinental Cup 2024

The Hindu  

Real Madrid’s FIFA Intercontinental Cup triumph marked a remarkable milestone for Carlo Ancelotti on Wednesday as the Italian became the manager with the most titles in the club’s history with a total of 15 trophies. AS IT HAPPENED: Real Madrid 3-0 Pachuca - FIFA Intercontinental Cup 2024 Highlights “There are so many of them! RELATED: Mbappe, Vinicius score as Real …

Spain reigns in remarkable year of soccer achievement
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Spain reigns in remarkable year of soccer achievement

China Daily  

Spain national team coach, Luis de la Fuente, is hoisted into the air by his players after leading them to the title at Euro 2024 in Germany in the summer. XINHUA From the Champions League to the Olympics, via a commanding Euro 2024, Spain was the truly dominant force in club and international soccer this year, and put the individual …

Premier League 2024-25: Man City’s Rodri says he would have to consider potential interest from Real Madrid
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Premier League 2024-25: Man City’s Rodri says he would have to consider potential interest from Real Madrid

The Hindu  

Manchester City’s Ballon d’Or winner Rodri has said he would listen to Real Madrid if the “best team in history” one day came knocking. “When Real Madrid, the best club in history, the club with the most titles, and all that it represents, comes calling, well clearly it is an honor and you have to pay attention,” Rodri replied before …

Carlo Ancelotti's 'future at Real Madrid is uncertain' after dismal 3-1 loss to AC Milan... as reports in Spain claim the 'crisis club' will consider sacking the manager if losing streak continues
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2 months ago

Carlo Ancelotti's 'future at Real Madrid is uncertain' after dismal 3-1 loss to AC Milan... as reports in Spain claim the 'crisis club' will consider sacking the manager if losing streak continues

Daily Mail  

Pressure is mounting on Carlo Ancelotti in the wake of Real Madrid's dismal 3-1 defeat by AC Milan, according to reports in Spain. The LaLiga giants, who came into this season's revamped Champions League format as the reigning title-holders, suffered their second defeat of the European campaign on Tuesday, losing to Ancelotti's old side Milan at the Bernabeu. Pressure is …

Ballon d'Or: Midfielder Rodri's double triumph fuels Spain's Euro victory
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2 months, 1 week ago

Ballon d'Or: Midfielder Rodri's double triumph fuels Spain's Euro victory

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The 68th Ballon d’Or Awards took place in Paris on Monday, and to everyone's surprise, Brazil and Real Madrid start Vinicius Jr was not adjudged the best player in men's football in the previous season. This despite helping Los Blancos win LaLiga as well as the UEFA Champions League for a record-extending 14th time earlier this year.

New Generation of Stars Emerges as Messi and Ronaldo's Domination Ends
2 months, 2 weeks ago

New Generation of Stars Emerges as Messi and Ronaldo's Domination Ends

Associated Press  

The Ballon d'Or is set to be awarded to Vinicius Junior, the young star who has emerged as a contender for the award. With his stunning performance for Real Madrid, he is considered the favorite to win the prestigious individual award. However, the award's history suggests that it will likely return to a time before Messi and Ronaldo when multiple …

Barca primed to shine after beating Bayern in Champions League
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Barca primed to shine after beating Bayern in Champions League

The Hindu  

Barcelona and Real Madrid are set to clash in a mouth-watering La Liga Clasico on Saturday. Barcelona, coming off a near decade-long winless run against Bayern, will be looking to extend their winning streak against Real. Both teams will be without key players in defense, but Barcelona boasts a potent attacking trio of Raphinha, Vinicius Jr., and Lewandowski, while Real …

Real Madrid star 'has already been told that he will win the Ballon d'Or next month' after stunning year as plans to pay tribute to him are 'revealed'
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Real Madrid star 'has already been told that he will win the Ballon d'Or next month' after stunning year as plans to pay tribute to him are 'revealed'

Daily Mail  

A Real Madrid star has reportedly already been informed that he will be crowned the Ballon d'Or winner next month in Paris. This year's list of nominees includes Jude Bellingham, Kylian Mbappe, Vinicius Jr., Antonio Rudiger, and Federico Valverde from the current crop of Madrid stars, while the recently retired Toni Kroos is also on there. A Real Madrid star …

UEFA Super Cup 2024: Carlo Ancelotti Equals Club Legend In Real Madrid's All-Time List For Most Titles As Manager
4 months, 3 weeks ago

UEFA Super Cup 2024: Carlo Ancelotti Equals Club Legend In Real Madrid's All-Time List For Most Titles As Manager

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Carlo Ancelotti's Milestone Win: Legendary manager Carlo Ancelotti continues his fairytale second-stint with Real Madrid, as Los Blancos have won yet another European trophy under the tutelage of the most successful manager in UEFA Champions League history. However, with him coaching Real Madrid for merely 5 seasons and 6th in running, not many can believe the fact that he is …

Luka Modric becomes most decorated Real Madrid player after Super Cup win; List of players with most trophies for ‘Los Blancos’
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Luka Modric becomes most decorated Real Madrid player after Super Cup win; List of players with most trophies for ‘Los Blancos’

The Hindu  

Real Madrid kicked off its season on a positive note after beating Atalanta 2-0 in the UEFA Super Cup tie at the National Stadium Warsaw on Wednesday. Midfielder Federico Valverde gave Real the lead while star signing Kylian Mbappe fired the ball into the top corner on his debut to guide his side to a record sixth Super Cup crown. …

Toni Kroos Hands Over Iconic Number 8 Real Madrid Shirt To Fede Valverde — WATCH
7 months ago

Toni Kroos Hands Over Iconic Number 8 Real Madrid Shirt To Fede Valverde — WATCH

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Real Madrid legend Toni Kroos has passed on the torch to Fede Valverde to take over the iconic number 8 shirt of Real Madrid. A Moment Of History For Carlo Ancelotti, And Four Horsemen Of Real Madrid Carlo Ancelotti too achieved an iconic feat, as he has now won 7 UEFA Champions League titles. However, wih the 15th title for …

‘Vinicius Jr deserves Ballon d’Or’: Carlo Ancelotti, Florentino Perez's big claim after Real Madrid's UCL triumph
7 months, 1 week ago

‘Vinicius Jr deserves Ballon d’Or’: Carlo Ancelotti, Florentino Perez's big claim after Real Madrid's UCL triumph

Hindustan Times  

Vinicius Jr finished his season on an emphatic note with a Champions League-winning goal for Real Madrid against Borussia Dortmund in the final at Wembley Stadium, London. Real Madrid's Vinicius Junior celebrates at the end of the Champions League final match. The 23-year-old netted the second goal for Real Madrid in the final to seal the 15th Champions League title …

Real Madrid defy Dortmund to win 15th Champions League
7 months, 1 week ago

Real Madrid defy Dortmund to win 15th Champions League

New Indian Express  

LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM: Real Madrid withstood a Borussia Dortmund barrage to win the Champions League for a 15th time as Dani Carvajal and Vinicius Junior struck late in a 2-0 win at Wembley on Saturday. Right-back Carvajal headed in from Toni Kroos' corner on 74 minutes before Vinicius fired home to extend the Spanish giants' record as the most successful …

Real Madrid parades league title while still hungry for European glory
7 months, 4 weeks ago

Real Madrid parades league title while still hungry for European glory

The Hindu  

If anything defines Real Madrid it is a relentless hunger for silverware and that remained clear even as they celebrated their 36th La Liga title triumph on Sunday. Real Madrid‘s Toni Kroos, Luka Modric, Nacho and Dani Carvajal celebrate as they hold the Spanish La Liga trophy | Photo Credit: AP “Thank you for being here to celebrate this day. …

La Liga 2023-24: Luka Modric Scores A Stunner As Real Madrid Beat Sevilla 1-0 - WATCH
10 months, 2 weeks ago

La Liga 2023-24: Luka Modric Scores A Stunner As Real Madrid Beat Sevilla 1-0 - WATCH

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La Liga 2023-24: Luka Modric rolled down the years and gave football fans yet another 'Magical Modric' moment, as the Croatian scored a banger of a winner against rivals Sevilla FC in Matchday 26 of thei La Liga fixture on Monday, February 26. 🇬🇧🇺🇸 February 25, 2024 Real Madrid Vs Sevilla FC La Liga 2023/24 Matchday 26 Fixture - Match …

Real Madrid 5-3 Atletico Madrid, Supercopa de Espana: Key takeaways as Carlo Ancelotti’s men enter final
11 months, 4 weeks ago

Real Madrid 5-3 Atletico Madrid, Supercopa de Espana: Key takeaways as Carlo Ancelotti’s men enter final

Hindustan Times  

It wasn't an easy task but Real Madrid came out on top in their Supercopa de Espana clash against arch-rivals Atletico Madrid, in Riyadh on Thursday. Real Madrid's Antonio Rudiger celebrates with Jude Bellingham after scoring vs Atletico Madrid. The match ended 3-3 at full time and then goals from Joselu, Brahim Diaz helped Real script a famous 5-3 win. …

On This Day in 2018: Luka Modric wins Ballon d’Or
1 year, 1 month ago

On This Day in 2018: Luka Modric wins Ballon d’Or

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Luka Modric won the Ballon d’Or on this …

Real Madrid Eye 'New' Goalkeeper as Thibaut Courtois Needs Surgery After Tearing ACL
1 year, 5 months ago

Real Madrid Eye 'New' Goalkeeper as Thibaut Courtois Needs Surgery After Tearing ACL

News 18  

Real Madrid was dealt a major blow on Thursday when goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois tore a ligament in his left knee, just two days before the team’s first game of the season. “Thank you all for the energy, love and encouragement, I assure you that they motivate me to recover as quickly as possible.” Real Madrid opens the season on Saturday …

Real Madrid set to begin Spanish league without a world-class scorer as wait for Mbappé continues
1 year, 5 months ago

Real Madrid set to begin Spanish league without a world-class scorer as wait for Mbappé continues

Associated Press  

MADRID — From Alfredo Di Stéfano to Hugo Sánchez to Raúl González. It seems there has always been a world-class scorer associated with Real Madrid throughout the club’s storied soccer history. With less than a week before the season kicks off, Madrid’s squad included only four forwards, with only one true striker among them. I think the team has a …

Modric signs contract extension with Real Madrid until 2024
1 year, 6 months ago

Modric signs contract extension with Real Madrid until 2024

The Hindu  

Veteran Real Madrid midfielder Luka Modric will stay at the club for another season after renewing his deal until June 2024, the Spanish side said on Monday. Modric, 37, remains a key player for Madrid and decided to stay despite strong interest from Saudi Arabia, looking to recruit him at the end of his previous contract, which expires this month. …

Real Madrid to focus on rebuilding their attack after losing Karim Benzema
1 year, 7 months ago

Real Madrid to focus on rebuilding their attack after losing Karim Benzema

Firstpost  

Real Madrid goes into the offseason knowing it will need to boost its attack after losing Karim Benzema and other forwards. “That’s where we have to act and we’re going to do it without any rush,” Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti said. We’re looking for a striker who can score goals and link up well with the others.” Read More: Ancelotti …

Watch: Benzema shatters Ronaldo's record in final Real Madrid appearance, gets rousing reception from fans
1 year, 7 months ago

Watch: Benzema shatters Ronaldo's record in final Real Madrid appearance, gets rousing reception from fans

Hindustan Times  

Karim Benzema rose to the occasion in his final match as Real Madrid player, as he successfully converted a penalty to end his journey at Santiago Bernabéu on a memorable note. Karim Benzema celebrates scoring a goal from the penalty spot against Athletic Club Bilbao Benzema's goal helped Real Madrid come to level terms in the 72nd of the match, …

Real Madrid vs Athletic Club: Karim Benzema scores in his final game for Los Blancos
1 year, 7 months ago

Real Madrid vs Athletic Club: Karim Benzema scores in his final game for Los Blancos

The Hindu  

Real Madrid’s star forward and captain Karim Benzema, who is set to leave the club after a 14-year career at the end of the 2022-23 season, scored in the final game for his side, against Athletic Club on Sunday at the Santiago Bernabeu. Benzema was honoured with the prestigious Ballon d’Or award in 2022 after playing a crucial role in …

Real Madrid great Karim Benzema to leave club after 14 years
1 year, 7 months ago

Real Madrid great Karim Benzema to leave club after 14 years

Al Jazeera  

Ballon d’Or winner will depart the Spanish club after winning 25 trophies, including five Champions Leagues. Ballon d’Or winner Karim Benzema will leave Real Madrid as a free agent in the close season after 14 trophy-laden years, the La Liga club has said. “Real Madrid and our captain Karim Benzema have agreed to put an end to his brilliant and …

Real Madrid handed Luka Modric fitness boost ahead of Man City clash
1 year, 8 months ago

Real Madrid handed Luka Modric fitness boost ahead of Man City clash

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Real Madrid’s Luka Modric has been passed fit …

Carlo Ancelotti backed by Real Madrid after winning yet another trophy
1 year, 8 months ago

Carlo Ancelotti backed by Real Madrid after winning yet another trophy

Firstpost  

It wasn’t long after that club president Florentino Pérez interrupted an interview by Carlo Ancelotti to congratulate the winning coach. Perez later made sure he showed his full backing of the coach and expressed the club’s desire to have Ancelotti continue his successful cycle with Madrid despite. “He has a contract with us and we are happy.” Ancelotti’s current contract …

Ancelotti thinks Benzema, Modric, Kroos will stay at Real Madrid
1 year, 9 months ago

Ancelotti thinks Benzema, Modric, Kroos will stay at Real Madrid

The Hindu  

Carlo Ancelotti believes Karim Benzema, Luka Modric and Toni Kroos will stay at Real Madrid next season, the Los Blancos coach told a news conference Friday. Benzema joined Real Madrid from Lyon in 2009 and Modric arrived from Tottenham in 2012, the pair winning five Champions Leagues with Real Madrid among other trophies. “I think that in the end they …

Real Madrid relying on injury-hit Benzema for more European glory
1 year, 9 months ago

Real Madrid relying on injury-hit Benzema for more European glory

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Benzema missed Madrid’s La Liga win over Espanyol on Saturday with an ankle issue but is expected to return to face Liverpool at the Santiago Bernabeu on Wednesday in the Champions League last 16 second leg clash. Karim Benzema has formed an essential part of Real Madrid’s Champions League success, but there are doubts over whether his team can rely …

Real Madrid relying on injury-hit Benzema for more European glory
1 year, 9 months ago

Real Madrid relying on injury-hit Benzema for more European glory

The Hindu  

Karim Benzema has formed an essential part of Real Madrid’s Champions League success, but there are doubts over whether his team can rely on him to extend their European domination this season. Benzema missed Madrid’s La Liga win over Espanyol on Saturday with an ankle issue but is expected to return to face Liverpool at the Santiago Bernabeu on Wednesday …

Real Madrid rout Liverpool 5-2 in Champions League stunner at Anfield
1 year, 10 months ago

Real Madrid rout Liverpool 5-2 in Champions League stunner at Anfield

Hindustan Times  

While both Real Madrid and Liverpool are rightly considered Champions League royalty, there can only be one king. Real Madrid's Brazilian forward Vinicius Junior celebrates scoring the team's second goal with Rodrygo and Eder Militao during the UEFA Champions League mattch against Liverpool Down by two goals after 14 minutes at Anfield, defending champion Madrid came back to win 5-2 …

Modric ‘hit hard’ by World Cup defeat, his Croatia future unclear
2 years ago

Modric ‘hit hard’ by World Cup defeat, his Croatia future unclear

Al Jazeera  

Croatian manager Zlatko Dalic wants the 37-year-old star to play for Croatia until 2024. Croatia’s veteran playmaker Luka Modric was “hit really hard” by his team’s defeat to Argentina in Tuesday’s World Cup semifinal, according to the team’s manager Zlatko Dalic. The 37-year-old Modric made his 161st appearance for his country in the final four match where an inspired Argentina …

Real Madrid tighten grip at top of LaLiga with win over Sevilla as Jude Bellingham nets twice in Dortmund win
2 years, 2 months ago

Real Madrid tighten grip at top of LaLiga with win over Sevilla as Jude Bellingham nets twice in Dortmund win

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. But Lucas Vazquez put table-topping Real back in front in the 79th …

‘The truth is…’: Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois’ fiery criticism of Karim Benzema’s Ballon d’Or 2022 award
2 years, 2 months ago

‘The truth is…’: Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois’ fiery criticism of Karim Benzema’s Ballon d’Or 2022 award

Hindustan Times  

With Karim Benzema winning the Ballon d'Or 2022 award this year, it is obvious that the atmosphere in Real Madrid must be hunky-dory. The goalkeeper expressed his disappointment at finishing seventh in the Ballon d'Or standings despite winning the La Liga and Champions League. Benzema, who is also Real Madrid captain, scored 44 goals in 46 matches, including 15 in …

Ballon d'Or Winner Karim Benzema is 'More of a Leader': Real Madrid Manager Carlo Ancelotti
2 years, 2 months ago

Ballon d'Or Winner Karim Benzema is 'More of a Leader': Real Madrid Manager Carlo Ancelotti

News 18  

Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti said Ballon d’Or winner Karim Benzema feels like he has grown into a team leader. Benzema won his first Ballon d’Or trophy on Monday night, celebrating his performances as he fired Madrid to a La Liga and Champions League double with 44 goals in 46 games. Portugal striker Ronaldo won the trophy four times while …

Real Madrid’s Karim Benzema wins Ballon d’Or 2022 for incredible 2021-22 season, 1st Frenchman since Zidane’s 1998 award
2 years, 2 months ago

Real Madrid’s Karim Benzema wins Ballon d’Or 2022 for incredible 2021-22 season, 1st Frenchman since Zidane’s 1998 award

Hindustan Times  

Karim Benzema won the men's Ballon d'Or 2022 award in Paris on Monday to cap off an incredible 2021-22 European football season. Real Madrid's French forward Karim Benzema receives the Ballon d'Or award during the 2022 Ballon d'Or France Football award ceremony He scored 44 goals in 46 matches, including 15 in the Champions League. Barcelona's Gavi won the Kopa …

Karim Benzema of Real Madrid wins Men’s Ballon d’Or 2022
2 years, 2 months ago

Karim Benzema of Real Madrid wins Men’s Ballon d’Or 2022

The Hindu  

Karim Benzema of Real Madrid won the 2022 Men’s Ballon d’Or award at the ceremony held in the Theatre du Chatalet in Paris on Tuesday. Benzema was the favourite to win the award this year after winning the La Liga and Champions League with Real Madrid last season. 𝘽𝙚𝙣𝙯𝙚𝙢𝙖, 𝙪𝙣 𝙂𝙤𝙣𝙚 𝙚𝙣 𝙊𝙧 🎞 Revivez les origines du #BallonDor@Benzema avec …

La Liga: Icons of the Madrid Derby
2 years, 3 months ago

La Liga: Icons of the Madrid Derby

News 18  

Both Real Madrid and Atlético de Madrid have been fixtures in the very top echelon of world football for years, and as a consequence, some of the world’s finest players have played in this iconic cross-city derby. Cristiano Ronaldo Real Madrid’s all-time top scorer, the talismanic Portuguese captain always turned up against Atletico Madrid. He has grabbed four hattricks against …

Luka Modric claims leaving Tottenham for Real Madrid was 'one of the best decisions of my life'
2 years, 4 months ago

Luka Modric claims leaving Tottenham for Real Madrid was 'one of the best decisions of my life'

Daily Mail  

Luka Modric has described the decision to join Real Madrid as one of his best as he celebrates a decade at the club. Luka Modric is celebrating 10 years since joining Real Madrid from Tottenham for £30million Hoy, hace 10 años, fiché por el Real Madrid. Earlier this summer, Modric penned a new one-year extension at the Santiago Bernabeu Despite …

Real Madrid beats Eintracht Frankfurt 2-0 to clinch UEFA Super Cup
2 years, 5 months ago

Real Madrid beats Eintracht Frankfurt 2-0 to clinch UEFA Super Cup

The Hindu  

This time, there were only two goals. David Alaba and Karim Benzema scored in each half for Real Madrid to win the UEFA Super Cup with a 2-0 victory over Eintracht Frankfurt on Wednesday. The French star then sealed Madrid’s record-equaling fifth Super Cup title in the 65th thanks to an assist from the lively Vinícius Júnior. Frankfurt keeper Kevin …

Madrid extends Modric’s contract, keeps midfield intact
2 years, 7 months ago

Madrid extends Modric’s contract, keeps midfield intact

Associated Press  

MADRID — Real Madrid extended Luka Modric’s contract for another year on Wednesday, keeping intact the midfield that helped the club win a record-extending 14th European title this season. The 36-year-old Croatian signed a new deal with the Spanish club until June 2023 and will return to play alongside Toni Kroos and Casemiro, the trio that helped Madrid win five …

Champions League: Karim Benzema and Real Madrid dominate end-of-season awards after Paris triumph
2 years, 7 months ago

Champions League: Karim Benzema and Real Madrid dominate end-of-season awards after Paris triumph

Daily Mail  

Real Madrid's win over Liverpool in Paris on Saturday brought the curtain down on one of the most dramatic Champions League campaigns in recent memory - and capped one of the most astonishing runs to the trophy of all time. Real Madrid's Champions League final win vs Liverpool capped an incredible campaign Yet it was not only Carlo Ancelotti's men …

Real Madrid's most decorated player Marcelo, midfielder Isco confirm exits
2 years, 7 months ago

Real Madrid's most decorated player Marcelo, midfielder Isco confirm exits

The Hindu  

After lifting a fifth Champions League trophy with Real Madrid, captain Marcelo and midfielder Isco said they will be leaving the Spanish and European champion. Brazilian defender Marcelo is the most decorated player in Real's 120-year history, picking up his 25th trophy with the club as it beat Liverpool 1-0 in the Champions League final on Saturday. "It is a …

Real Madrid's veteran midfield duo of Luka Modric and Toni Kroos are STAYING
2 years, 7 months ago

Real Madrid's veteran midfield duo of Luka Modric and Toni Kroos are STAYING

Daily Mail  

Real Madrid's veteran superstar midfielders Luka Modric and Toni Kroos have both confirmed they are staying at the club after Saturday night's Champions League triumph. Luka Modric has put pen to paper on a new year one-year contract extension at Real Madrid Fellow midfielder Toni Kroos also confirmed he wanted to stay at Real for 'two more years' Both players …

Will it be ‘Vini’, vidi, vici in Paris?
2 years, 7 months ago

Will it be ‘Vini’, vidi, vici in Paris?

Hindustan Times  

Among the many stories in Saturday’s Champions League final—Mo Salah seeking “revenge”, Karim Benzema’s battle with Virgil van Djik, whether Thiago, if he plays, can impose himself in a midfield that also has Luka Modric —the match-up between Vinicius Jr and Trent Alexander-Arnold could be the most intriguing. Amadeu’s Brazil finished third in the under-17 World Cup but India missed …

Karim Benzema — The prodigy who became a 'Galactico' at Real Madrid
2 years, 8 months ago

Karim Benzema — The prodigy who became a 'Galactico' at Real Madrid

The Hindu  

When Real Madrid’s hopes in the Champions League were almost done, its home, the Santiago Bernabeu’s gates saw fans leaving the stadium. Benzema — The Real Madrid talisman in numbers Benzema has scored seven UEFA Champions League goals against English teams this season — the most by a player in a single campaign in the competition’s history. Benzema has scored …

Champions League: Another stunning comeback brings Real Madrid's next generation to the fore
2 years, 8 months ago

Champions League: Another stunning comeback brings Real Madrid's next generation to the fore

Firstpost  

Karim Benzema scored the winning penalty in extra time to take his tally to 10 goals in six Champions League knock-out games, an astonishing record not least because of the stage, the class of the opponent and the weight of his contributions. Many would circle Benzema, Modric and Courtois as Madrid’s most important players this season, the trio delivering in …

Hierro: Real's Benzema worthy of Ballon d'Or and Golden Ball
2 years, 8 months ago

Hierro: Real's Benzema worthy of Ballon d'Or and Golden Ball

The Hindu  

The curtains are about to fall on the current La Liga season and Real Madrid has taken centre-stage amidst all the accolades after winning its 35th League title. Spain’s top-flight football has an early champion but the scope of a last-minute twist should not be ruled out and La Liga legends Fernando Hierro, Luis Garcia, Gaizka Mendieta, Marcos Senna and …

La Liga: Real Madrid clinch title, Ancelotti first to all Europe top five league titles
2 years, 8 months ago

La Liga: Real Madrid clinch title, Ancelotti first to all Europe top five league titles

The Hindu  

Real Madrid’s LaLiga triumph capped a remarkable milestone for Carlo Ancelotti on Saturday as the Italian became the first manager to capture titles in each of Europe’s top five leagues — England, Spain, Germany, Italy and France. The 62-year-old Ancelotti has one of the most-decorated CVs in world football and when he was lured back to Madrid for a second …

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