MADRID (Reuters) – If Atletico Madrid’s 2013 King’s Cup triumph was a shock and their 2013-14 La Liga title a surprise, few would raise an eyebrow if Diego Simeone’s ruthlessly efficient side were to win another major trophy. Atletico have quietly been going about their business while Spain’s big two, Real Madrid and Barcelona, have […]
The Champions league draw for the Round of 16 are out. Arsenal have been drawn against the current title holders FC Barcelona, while their London rivals Chelsea will face Paris, once again whereas the third English team Manchester City are drawn against Dynamo Kyiv. The runners-up from last year’s competition also have a tough tie ahead […]
Ronaldo didn’t enjoy much of his football while playing as a number 9. Ronaldo was ripped of any free space, and was therefore ineffective most of the times.
MADRID (Reuters) – Real Madrid striker Gareth Bale missed a rampant attacking display against Malmo but coach Rafa Benitez reaffirmed that he is a vital player for the team as they prepare for a tough La Liga clash against Villarreal on Sunday. The Welshman has struggled for form and fitness this season and he was […]
By Julien Pretot PARIS (Reuters) – Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema has been suspended indefinitely from the France team because of the blackmail case he is embroiled in, the president of the national football federation (FFF) said on Thursday. Benzema was put under formal investigation by a French judge last month in connection with an […]
MADRID (Reuters) – Real Madrid’s appeal against their expulsion from the King’s Cup for fielding an ineligible player was rejected by the Spanish football federation (RFEF) on Thursday. Real included Denis Cheryshev in their starting lineup for last week’s last 32, first leg game at third-tier Cadiz even though he should have been serving a […]
Since the introduction of the "European Cup" in 1955, it has become one of the most coveted trophies in club football. In 1992 it was renamed "UEFA Champions League", but it was only the name that changed.
