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Some Jose Mourinho comments after a Porto victory over Manchester United have come back to bite him… When Manchester United were drawn against Sevilla in the last 16 of the Champions League, fans and pundits alike believed that it was nigh on a certainty that the Red Devils would be waltzing into the quarterfinals. Shots on target in two games against …

Given the phenomenal form of Harry Kane, it was only a matter of time before Real Madrid got serious about their mooted interest in the Spurs striker… An incredible 12 months saw Harry Kane recently finishing 2017 as the year’s top goal scorer in Europe – beating a certain Lionel Messi to the pole position. Such has been the consistency …

With persistent rumours linking Harry Kane with a summer move to Real Madrid, the Spurs striker has made some interesting comments regarding Philippe Coutinho’s transfer to Barcelona.  Although Harry Kane may end up spending the entirety of his career with Tottenham Hotspurs, there is now no avoiding the fact that the English striker’s talent will cause the biggest clubs in the …

Real Madrid have just become the first club in history to retain the FIFA Club World Cup. Real Madrid took on Gremio in the FIFA Club World Cup Final in Abu Dhabi on Saturday evening with Cristiano Ronaldo firing his side to glory with a long-range free kick. The goal once again highlighted Ronaldo’s extraordinary contribution in the most crucial …

Real Madrid’s recent La Liga struggles continued on Saturday night with a 0-0 draw against Athletic Bilbao.  The champions have found it more difficult than usual to break down opposing defences this season, with the lack of goalscoring form of all their top dogs, including Cristiano Ronaldo and Karim Bemzema, raising eyebrows. Currently Los Blancos sit eight points behind league …

It’s been eight years since Cristiano Ronaldo made a record-breaking move from Manchester United to Real Madrid but for fans of the Old Trafford giants, it’s still a painful memory.  During his six-year spell with Manchester United, Cristiano Ronaldo won three Premier Leagues, one FA Cup, two League Cups, a Community Shield, a Champions League and a FIFA Club World Cup for good …

It emerged this week that Real Madrid star Marco Asensio would miss his club’s Champions League opener at home to Apoel Nicosia on Wednesday night due to an infected pimple sustained during a leg-shaving incident.     Inspired by this unusual incident, we take a look at five of the most bizarre injuries picked up by sports stars which have …

Real Madrid have won the Supercopa De Espana after beating rivals Barcelona 5-1 on aggregate – with Marco Asensio scoring another fantastic goal on their way to victory. Real led 3-1 from the opening leg – in which the Spanish youngster scored a wonderful goal – and Asensio repeated the trick tonight, finding the top corner after just four minutes …

Cristiano Ronaldo is facing an insane ban for that shove on Ricardo De Burgos Bengoetxea after the referee included it in his match report. Cristiano Ronaldo had a mental cameo in the Spanish Super Cup last night as the Portuguese international scored a screamer, got booked for his celebration and was then sent off for diving. Things could be about …

Steven Gerrard hasn’t held back after Paul Pogba put in a shocking display in the Super Cup final. On Tuesday evening, Manchester United took on an intimidating Real Madrid side in the 2017 Super Cup. Having won the Europa League just 76 days ago, United were tasked with taking on the side that have won the Champions League three out …

Cristiano Ronaldo will not feature for Real Madrid against his old club Manchester United in the UEFA Super Cup on August 8.  Having had a jam-packed season, which included playing 13 Champions League games and being involved in the Confederations Cup with Portugal this summer all the way to the semi-final stage, it’s clear the 32-year-old needs some much-needed rest …

Angel Di Maria is the latest football star to be investigated by Spanish authorities regarding unpaid taxes.  The PSG star has admitted to two counts of tax fraud during his four-year stint at Real Madrid. Di Maria is believed to have defrauded the Spanish authorities of £1.14 million and has been ordered to pay a fine of £1.76 million. Due to …

In a shock revelation from Spain today, Real Madrid club president Florentino Perez has stated that Neymar passed a medical at his club ahead of a potential transfer to the Santiago Bernabaeu.  The Brazilian’s proposed move to Madrid from Santos fell through and in 2013 he ended up singing for Real’s fiercest rivals Barcelona. Since signing for the Catalan giants, …

In a shocking development in Spain overnight, it has been widely reported that Cristiano Ronaldo has informed Real Madrid that he wishes to leave the club this summer.  According to A Bola, a newspaper in his home country of Portugal, the four-time Ballon d’Or winner wants out of the Santiago Bernabeau and Spain as a whole. He is reportedly so …

 Like a fine wine, Juventus goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon just gets better with age. Buffon seeks to become the oldest player ever to win a Champions League medal, on Saturday night. The Juventus keeper is a sprightly 39 years old and would surpass the previous mark of Paolo Maldini’s 38 years, 331 days, when he skippered AC Milan to victory against Liverpool, …

Having joined Real Madrid back in 2009, Cristiano Ronaldo had only claimed one league title in seven attempts with Los Blancos… Heading into the final gameweek of La Liga, Real Madrid sat three points above Barcelona. A win or a draw would guarantee them their first league title since Jose Mourinho led them to glory back in 2012. Fans feared …

Well, this one will certainly interest Manchester United supporters… For many weeks now, reports have suggested that James Rodriguez is set to part company with Real Madrid this summer with the Colombian out of favour with current manager, Zinedine Zidane. Rodriguez had impressed since moving to Spain and was regularly selected under former manager Carlo Ancelotti. However, with the attacking …

Eamon Dunphy has never been shy to speak his mind. It’s what people love about him, and sometimes hate about him.  The controversial RTÉ soccer pundit continues to out-do himself with outlandish remarks week in, week out. Having only a few weeks ago disregarded the Juventus side who are outright favourites for this season’s Champions League and have only conceded …