Real Madrid

Atletico steal the show as Bernabeu goes silent

Mired in legal setbacks, Real Madrid are losing the lucrative star-studded concerts for which their costly Bernabeu stadium revamp was designed -- and cross-town rivals Atletico are cashing in.

Bellingham set to miss 12 weeks after shoulder surgery

Bellingham has been struggling with shoulder discomfort after dislocating it in a La Liga match in November 2023, and playing with a brace under his shirt since then.

Modric joins Milan in one-year deal

Croatia captain Luka Modric, who left Real Madrid after 13 years at the LaLiga club, has completed his move to AC Milan on a one-year deal with an option to extend until June 2027, the Serie A side said on Monday.

Real Madrid sign Benfica's Carreras to continue summer rebuild

Real Madrid signed defender Alvaro Carreras from Benfica on a six-year deal, the Spanish giants said on Monday.

'Bitter end' for Real Madrid magician Modric

The curtain finally fell on Real Madrid midfield maestro Luka Modric's superlative career at the club after a drubbing by Paris Saint-Germain in New Jersey, but in years to come, that will be forgotten.

Modric will be remembered for the good times at Real: Alonso

Luka Modric's illustrious Real Madrid career ended with a painful 4-0 thrashing by Paris St Germain in the Club World Cup semifinals but the Croatian maestro's legacy stretches far beyond a single game, manager Xabi Alonso said.

Alonso looks forward to 'starting from scratch' with Real Madrid

Xabi Alonso is looking forward to "starting from scratch" with Real Madrid next season after being thrown in at the deep end as coach of the Spanish giants in the Club World Cup.

PSG crush Real Madrid 4-0 to reach Club World Cup final

Fabian Ruiz scored twice as European champions Paris Saint-Germain turned on the style in their reunion with Kylian Mbappe on Wednesday, thrashing Real Madrid 4-0 in the semi-finals of the Club World Cup to set up a final showdown with Chelsea.

Joao Pedro brace sends Chelsea into Club World Cup final

New signing Joao Pedro scored twice on his first start as Chelsea eased to a 2-0 win over Fluminense on Tuesday to seal a spot in the final of the Club World Cup.

October 26, 2024
October 26, 2024

Mbappe can launch Madrid career in first Clasico

Kylian Mbappe's start at Real Madrid has been satisfactory, his performances neither spectacular nor underwhelming, but Saturday's La Liga Clasico offers the French superstar a springboard to kick on from.

October 26, 2024
October 26, 2024

Vinicius Jr favourite to win first Ballon d'Or

Vinicius Jr's remarkable performances at Real Madrid have put the 24-year-old forward as the odds-on favourite to claim his first Ballon d'Or when the award for the best player in the world is announced in Paris on Monday.

October 23, 2024
October 23, 2024

Vinicius hattrick helps Real Madrid roar back and thrash Dortmund

Vinicius Junior scored a sublime hattrick as Champions League holders Real Madrid came back from two goals down to hammer Borussia Dortmund 5-2 on Tuesday.

October 21, 2024
October 21, 2024

Ancelotti wants goals over pressing from Madrid star Mbappe

Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti said Monday he wants striker Kylian Mbappe to focus on scoring goals over pressing to help the team.

October 20, 2024
October 20, 2024

Modric still a difference maker for Real: Ancelotti

Manager Carlo Ancelotti heaped praise on Real Madrid midfielder Luka Modric after the 39-year-old Croatian worked his magic with a terrific assist to help Vinicius Jr score the winner in a hard-fought 2-1 LaLiga win at Celta Vigo on Saturday.

October 20, 2024
October 20, 2024

Mbappe, Vinicius score as Madrid claim win at Celta Vigo

Kylian Mbappe and Vinicius Junior's goals earned Real Madrid an entertaining 2-1 win at Celta Vigo on Saturday to pull them level with La Liga leaders Barcelona.

October 18, 2024
October 18, 2024

Mbappe 'seems unaffected' by rape investigation reports: Ancelotti

Mbappe's lawyer told AFP this week the France captain was "shocked" to see his name linked to the investigation and he will take action for libel.

October 17, 2024
October 17, 2024

Real Madrid fans dismiss 'fake' Mbappe rape reports

Swedish prosecutors on Tuesday confirmed an investigation had been launched -- without naming Mbappe -- following an alleged rape at a plush Stockholm hotel on October 10.

October 17, 2024
October 17, 2024

Real Madrid back Mbappe amid Swedish rape investigation reports

The reigning European champions do not appear to be overly concerned about the reports about the player who joined this summer from Paris Saint-Germain.

October 15, 2024
October 15, 2024

Mbappe's golden-boy image takes a hit amid negative headlines

Kylian Mbappe is hoping his recent move to Real Madrid will take his already glittering career on the pitch to new heights, but the French superstar has become embroiled in off-field difficulties in recent months.