Carlo Ancelotti defended Real Madrid’s style of play in their penalty shootout win over Manchester City this week, and said he hasn’t met “a single fan” who was unhappy with their progression to the Champions League semifinals. The LaLiga giants eliminated City on penalties on Wednesday after the tie had finished 4-4 on aggregate, with
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Casemiro, the Brazilian midfielder, shocked the football world when he left Real Madrid for Manchester United in August 2022. However, what truly caught everyone off guard was the emotional reaction from Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti. In an interview with El Chiringuito de Jugones, Casemiro revealed that Ancelotti was in tears upon learning of his
When Xavi announced his decision to step down as Barcelona manager at the end of the season due to the toll it was taking on his mental health and morale, it was a red flag indicating the harsh reality of the managerial position at the club. He expressed that the job brought about a feeling
Former Mexico international Rafa Márquez has recently been considered as one of the potential candidates to replace Xavi Hernández as Barcelona coach. Initially seen as an interim option, sources have revealed that there is a growing support within the club for Márquez. The decision to accelerate the search for a new coach comes after Barcelona’s
Football’s lawmakers, the International Football Association Board (IFAB), recently announced a trial to limit the time goalkeepers hold onto the ball in order to prevent time-wasting tactics. The new protocol involves giving either a corner or a throw-in to the opposition if the goalkeeper exceeds the time limit. This trial is set to take place
Jude Bellingham’s journey to Real Madrid was not a simple one. Despite being coveted by Manchester City, the young Englishman made a bold decision to prioritize Los Blancos over the English champions. This decision came from a deep admiration for Madrid’s history, the iconic battles with Barcelona, and the opportunity to write his name in
Ante Budimir, Osasuna’s top goalscorer, missed what could be considered one of the worst penalty kicks not only of his career but also of the entire LaLiga season. The Croatian striker’s embarrassing stumble during the fourth minute of stoppage time cost Osasuna a 1-0 home loss to Valencia. Despite being awarded a disputed spot kick
Mallorca’s recent LaLiga meeting with Real Madrid took a disturbing turn when a fan was caught on camera making monkey gestures in response to a goal scored by Madrid midfielder Aurélien Tchouaméni. This disrespectful behavior did not go unnoticed, as the club immediately began working with authorities to identify the individual responsible for these offensive
Real Madrid’s victory over Mallorca proved to be a challenging test for the team, given the Champions League quarterfinal looming ahead. The decision to make several changes to the starting lineup by coach Carlo Ancelotti led to a disjointed first-half performance. However, a second-half goal by Aurélien Tchouaméni secured a crucial win for Madrid, moving
Barcelona has experienced a remarkable resurgence in both LaLiga and the Champions League since Xavi Hernandez announced his decision to step down as coach in the summer. This decision seemed to have provided a spark for the team, as they have gone unbeaten in 12 matches since the announcement. This period has seen Barcelona rise