27-year-old Sami Khedira has been heavily linked with a move away from the Bernabeu in recent months with Chelsea and most notably Arsenal credited with interest. Khedira is yet to make a La Liga start this season, with only four appearances as a substitute, but has been told by Ancelotti he will have a bigger role towards the end of the season. … [Read more...]
Former Man United and Everton Manager set to take charge of Real Sociedad Until 2016.
La Liga club Real Sociedad say they have hired former Manchester United manager David Moyes as their new coach, giving the Scotsman a chance to revive his career after his failed stint at Old Trafford. Sociedad said on their website on Monday night that Moyes signed a deal to coach the club until June 30, 2016, although there were reports that minor contractual details still had to be confirmed. … [Read more...]
Real Madrid Ready to Sell £90m Bale to Man Utd to Fund Hazard Swoop & Pique to Leave Barca
Real Madrid are prepared to sell Gareth Bale to Manchester United for a world record £90m in order to raise funds to sign Chelsea's Eden Hazard. Fichajes reports that the Belgian is a top target for the European champions and has been for several months, but Chelsea's willingness to keep hold of the player will provide a stumbling block. … [Read more...]
Sergio Ramos’ 50th Goal for Real Madrid Underlines Longevity and Rare Ability
Among the statistics to emerge from Real Madrid's latest win—their 13th in a row in all competitions—was a special goal in the career of Sergio Ramos. His cushioned finish from a corner, which moved Madrid into a 2-0 lead against Rayo Vallecano, a match they eventually won 5-1, was his 50th goal for the club. And layered within that statistic was another, more revealing, fact. … [Read more...]
Diego Costa left out of Spain squad
Diego Costa won't take part in Spain's upcoming fixtures against Belarus and World Cup holders Germany. In news that's likely to please Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho, Costa has been left out by international coach Vicente del Bosque. ESPN reporter Dermot Corrigan broke the news, as well as detailing some of Del Bosque's other selections. … [Read more...]
La Liga losing out? How Di Maria and Fabregas have made their mark on the Premier League
It is always something of a pointless discussion trying to debate which league is the best. ‘Best’ is such a subjective term and it is impossible to come to a sensible conclusion that pleases everyone, with some arguing that La Liga’s big two of Real Madrid and Barcelona mean their league is clearly the best while others will suggest that the competition for places at the top of the table ensures the Premier League should be top of the pile. You’ll probably even find some people that will fight the Bundesliga’s corner. … [Read more...]
Why Real Madrid should make Javier Hernandez move permanent
Two months ago, Javier Hernandez arrived in Real Madrid on a one-year long loan deal from Manchester United. Little by little the Mexican has proven to be a good long-term option for Carlo Ancelotti. Hernandez has made seven appearances with Los Blancos so far: four in La Liga, two in the Champions League and one in a Copa del Rey fixture. … [Read more...]
Lionel Messi Equals Raul’s Champions League Goal-Scoring Record
Lionel Messi added another record to his fantastic collection on Wednesday, as the Barcelona forward equalled Real Madrid legend Raul's Champions League scoring record against Ajax, with 71 goals. The pint-sized attacker came into the match third on the all-time ranking behind Raul and Cristiano Ronaldo, needing a brace to tie the highest total in tournament history. … [Read more...]
Gareth Bale Needs to Impress on Real Madrid Return Against Rayo Vallecano
The world's most expensive footballer picked a costly time to pick up a knock. Injured after returning from international duty with Wales, Gareth Bale missed Real Madrid's wins against Levante, Liverpool, Barcelona, UE Cornella and Granada. He returned to action as a second-half substitute against Liverpool on Tuesday night, but by then the pressure had already been lifted. Carlo Ancelotti's side scored 19 goals during the five wins Bale missed and Marca readers have since claimed this is Los Blancos' best side of all-time—suggesting competition for places is fierce. … [Read more...]
Ronaldo: I want to be the best of all time
Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo says he wants to be the best player of all time after being presented with his third European Golden Boot award. The 29-year-old former Manchester United forward also dismissed talk of returning to Old Trafford by vowing to see out his career in the Spanish capital. … [Read more...]