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Ex-Real Madrid star Roberto Carlos is coming to Malta

Former Brazil football star Roberto Carlos is due in Malta next week. The ex-Real Madrid defender will team up with a Maltese charity to host a football session with children who are undergoing cancer treatment. The World Cup winner will also sign merchandise to be auctioned at the Puttinu Cares football marathon, which runs from […]

Pochettino reveals he has no say over Spurs transfers

Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino has played down his surprising outburst over transfers. He promised to continue working with Spurs chairman Daniel Levy in the final week of the summer window. Just 24 hours earlier, Pochettino claimed that he has no influence on Tottenham’s transfer activity in the wake of his side’s Audi Cup win over […]

Gareth Bale’s Real Madrid exit blocked for one reason

Gareth Bale is said to be furious after Real Madrid pulled the plug on his mega-money move to China. The Wales international, 30, was on the verge of joining Jiangsu Suning in a staggering three-year deal worth more than €1.1 million a week. But the Spanish club’s president Florentino Perez delivered a shock U-turn and […]

Wolves sign Jesus Vallejo on loan from Real Madrid

Wolves have signed Spanish centre-back Jesus Vallejo on a season-long loan deal from Real Madrid. Vallejo, 22, who captained Spain’s Under-21 side to the European Championship victory in June, is Wolves’ first signing this summer. He made seven of his 19 Real appearances last season and recovered from injury to net his first LaLiga goal […]

OFFICIAL: Dani Ceballos and William Saliba join Arsenal

Arsenal have completed the signing of Real Madrid midfielder Dani Ceballos on a season-long loan deal. The Spaniard will wear the No. 8 shirt for the Gunners, the squad number previously assigned to Aaron Ramsey, who left the club to join Juventus on a free transfer. ?? #HolaDani ? Welcome to The Arsenal, @DaniCeballos46 ? pic.twitter.com/8gZLggahJZ — Arsenal (@Arsenal) […]

Cristiano Ronaldo will not face rape charges in Las Vegas

Juventus star Cristiano Ronaldo will not face criminal charges over an alleged sexual assault in Las Vegas a decade ago. Prosecutors said that after reviewing a new police investigation, they determined that claims of rape ‘cannot be proven beyond a reasonable doubt’ and ‘no charge will be filed’. Kathryn Mayorga claimed that the former Manchester United […]

Eden Hazard presented to thousands of Real Madrid’s fans

Eden Hazard joined Real Madrid from Chelsea for a fee that could exceed €168m. The Belgian underwent a medical and then signed his five-year deal alongside Real president Florentino Perez. Hazard said: ‘My dream ever since I was a child has been to play for Real Madrid’. After signing his contract, Perez introduced Hazard, who […]

Luka Jovic is ‘the happiest guy in the world’

Luka Jovic says he is ‘the happiest guy in the world’ after being presented as a Real Madrid player. Jovic signed a six-year contract with Madrid , who paid a reported €60 million to buy the striker from Bundesliga side Eintracht Frankfurt. The Serbia striker hit 10 goals in the Europa League as Eintracht reached the semi-finals before losing to Chelsea on penalties while also netting […]

Neymar ruled out of Copa America with ankle injury

Brazil forward Neymar has been ruled out of the Copa America with an ankle ligament injury. The 27-year-old suffered the setback in the first half of the Selecao’s 2-0 friendly win over Qatar on Wednesday. A tearful Neymar was carried down the tunnel with an ankle problem in the first half in Brasilia. Neymar, who recovered […]

Toni Kroos extends deal with Real Madrid until 2023

Real Madrid midfielder Toni Kroos has signed a four-year contract extension with the club. The new deal ties the Germany international to Madrid until 30 June, 2023. Kroos, 29, has made 233 appearances for Real Madrid, including 28 in La Liga and eight in the Champions League this season. The 2014 World Cup winner joined […]

Real Madrid sign Éder Militão from Porto for €50m

Real Madrid have announced the signing of Eder Militao from Porto on a contract until 2025. The Brazilian centre-back joins after Los Blancos meet the 50-million euro buyout clause in his contract with the Portuguese club. ‘Real Madrid C.F. and FC Porto have reached an agreement on the transfer of Eder Militao,’ read the club statement. The 21-year-old has caught […]

‘Recharged’ Zidane ready for Real Madrid challenge

Zinedine Zidane has revealed he has returned to Real Madrid with ‘recharged batteries’ and ‘no regrets’. The new manager confirmed he had signed a three-year contract with the Spanish giants. The club has been reeling from last week’s Champions League exit at the hands of Ajax and is 12 points behind LaLiga leaders Barcelona. Zidane […]

Zidane returns to Real Madrid as head coach

Zinedine Zidane has been reappointed as Real Madrid’s head coach after the club held a board meeting on Monday evening to discuss the ongoing issues at the Spanish capital club – the French boss joins on a deal that ties him to the club until 2022. The Merengeus have endured a calamitous season thus far, first […]

CHAMPIONS LEAGUE: End of an era for Real Madrid

Kings of Europe no more. Holders for three consecutive years Real Madrid were sensationally knocked out of the Champions League after being thrashed 4-1 at home by an outstanding Ajax Amsterdam who overturned a first-leg deficit to reach the quarterfinals 5-3 on aggregate. The humiliating defeat completed a miserable week for Real, who have monopolised […]

Hazard ‘has made decision’ about Chelsea future

Chelsea star Eden Hazard has revealed he has made a decision about his future at Stamford Bridge. The Belgium midfielder is out of contract next summer and has linked with a move to Real Madrid in Spain. Hazard, 28, revealed that he has made a decision – although he did not elaborate on what it […]

Who will win football’s prestigious Ballon d’Or 2018?

Real Madrid forward Gareth Bale and Spurs striker Harry Kane are among the nominees for the 2018 Ballon d’Or. The 30-man shortlist is dominated by Champions League winners Real Madrid, who have eight players nominated. Portugal forward Cristiano Ronaldo, who joined Juventus from Real Madrid in the summer, won last year’s Ballon d’Or and is […]