New Delhi, Aug 19 (Ians) Actor Abhishek Bachchan, who is also an ardent football lover has revealed how his father and megastar Amitabh Bachchan becomes a ‘commentator’, while they watch the match of Chelsea Fc.
In the special episode, the star cast of ‘Ghoomer’- Abhishek Bachchan, Saiyami Kher and filmmaker R Balki, were present on the set of ‘Kaun Banega Crorepati 15’ (Kbc).
The host of the quiz based reality show – Big B asked the ‘Ghoomer’ team: “Who was appointed the manager of Chelsea Fc at the start of the 2023-24 season?”
The options given to them were — Thomas Tuchel, Carlo Ancelotti, Erik ten Hag, and Mauricio Pochettino.
Saiyami indicates to Abhishek and says, “Sir, hamare Chelsea fan ko options ki zaroorat nahi hai.” Abhishek said the right answer which was Mauricio Pochettino. They won Rs 20,000.
Big B said: “Chelsea 2022-23 season was very disappointing, and that’s why they have...
In the special episode, the star cast of ‘Ghoomer’- Abhishek Bachchan, Saiyami Kher and filmmaker R Balki, were present on the set of ‘Kaun Banega Crorepati 15’ (Kbc).
The host of the quiz based reality show – Big B asked the ‘Ghoomer’ team: “Who was appointed the manager of Chelsea Fc at the start of the 2023-24 season?”
The options given to them were — Thomas Tuchel, Carlo Ancelotti, Erik ten Hag, and Mauricio Pochettino.
Saiyami indicates to Abhishek and says, “Sir, hamare Chelsea fan ko options ki zaroorat nahi hai.” Abhishek said the right answer which was Mauricio Pochettino. They won Rs 20,000.
Big B said: “Chelsea 2022-23 season was very disappointing, and that’s why they have...
- 8/19/2023
- by Agency News Desk
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Madrid (Spain), Aug 17 (Ians) The second round of matches in the new La Liga season gets underway with two matches on Friday, with Mallorca at home to Villarreal and newly-promoted Las Palmas visiting Valencia’s Mestalla Stadium.
Villarreal’s poor pre-season form carried on into their opening game as they lost 2-1 to Real Betis. Quique Setien’s side is clearly missing players such as Samuel Chukwueze and Nicolas Jackson, whose sale has robbed them of pace and goals in attack.
Valencia have the youngest squad in La Liga after another summer without new signings, and coach Ruben Baraja has to make do with youngsters, reports Xinhua.
Valencia kicked off with a win against Sevilla last weekend, and although the Mestalla fans are likely to vent their anger at club owner Peter Lim once again, three more points would give Baraja’s men a good cushion ahead of what could be a difficult campaign.
Villarreal’s poor pre-season form carried on into their opening game as they lost 2-1 to Real Betis. Quique Setien’s side is clearly missing players such as Samuel Chukwueze and Nicolas Jackson, whose sale has robbed them of pace and goals in attack.
Valencia have the youngest squad in La Liga after another summer without new signings, and coach Ruben Baraja has to make do with youngsters, reports Xinhua.
Valencia kicked off with a win against Sevilla last weekend, and although the Mestalla fans are likely to vent their anger at club owner Peter Lim once again, three more points would give Baraja’s men a good cushion ahead of what could be a difficult campaign.
- 8/17/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Madrid (Spain), Aug 13 (Ians) Real Madrid’s Brazil international defender Eder Militao will miss the rest of the season after the club confirmed that the player ruptured his left cruciate ligament in Saturday’s La Liga opener against Athletic Bilbao.
The club confirmed the news on Sunday in a brief statement on their official website, which states: “Following tests carried out on our player Eder Militao, he has been diagnosed with a torn anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee.”
The 25-year-old suffered the injury in the 50th minute of his side’s 2-0 win away to Athletic, which came thanks to first-half goals from Rodrygo and Jude Bellingham. Militao slipped and fell badly while challenging Athletics’ Oihan Sancet for the ball, and immediately called for medical attention.
After receiving treatment on the pitch, Militao was supported by medical staff as he limped off, and afterwards, coach Carlo Ancelotti admitted...
The club confirmed the news on Sunday in a brief statement on their official website, which states: “Following tests carried out on our player Eder Militao, he has been diagnosed with a torn anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee.”
The 25-year-old suffered the injury in the 50th minute of his side’s 2-0 win away to Athletic, which came thanks to first-half goals from Rodrygo and Jude Bellingham. Militao slipped and fell badly while challenging Athletics’ Oihan Sancet for the ball, and immediately called for medical attention.
After receiving treatment on the pitch, Militao was supported by medical staff as he limped off, and afterwards, coach Carlo Ancelotti admitted...
- 8/13/2023
- by Agency News Desk
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Madrid, Aug 3 (Ians) Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti has admitted his side’s pre-season tour of the USA had brought mixed results and performances.
Speaking after his side closed their American visit with a 3-1 defeat against Juventus in Orlando of Florida, Ancelotti said there was work to be done before they kick off their La Liga campaign away to Athletic Club Bilbao on August 12.
Vinicius Jr’s excellent goal was not enough in Orlando as Juventus took advantage of defensive lapses to assure a win that follows a 3-0 defeat to Fc Barcelona last Saturday, reports Xinhua.
The result means La Liga giants Real Madrid have two wins and two defeats from their four matches after beating AC Milan and Manchester United (3-2 and 2-0) and losing to Barca and Juventus and the coach wasn’t happy that his side conceded eight goals in those four games.
“It’s...
Speaking after his side closed their American visit with a 3-1 defeat against Juventus in Orlando of Florida, Ancelotti said there was work to be done before they kick off their La Liga campaign away to Athletic Club Bilbao on August 12.
Vinicius Jr’s excellent goal was not enough in Orlando as Juventus took advantage of defensive lapses to assure a win that follows a 3-0 defeat to Fc Barcelona last Saturday, reports Xinhua.
The result means La Liga giants Real Madrid have two wins and two defeats from their four matches after beating AC Milan and Manchester United (3-2 and 2-0) and losing to Barca and Juventus and the coach wasn’t happy that his side conceded eight goals in those four games.
“It’s...
- 8/3/2023
- by Agency News Desk
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Madrid (Spain), July 27 (Ians) Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti has said he doesn’t need any more signings ahead of the coming season.
Ancelotti’s remarks were aimed at the recent rumours of a possible pursuit of Paris Saint Germain’s Kylian Mbappe, after goals from new arrivals, Jude Bellingham and Joselu gave Madrid a 2-0 win over Manchester United in their American tour, reports Xinhua.
“The squad is good as it is. We are full,” said Ancelotti, who preferred not to answer direct questions about possible interest for the French international.
“It was a good game, we played well – especially in the first half, with intensity and moving the ball well. We defended well and we played better than in our first game [a 3-2 win against AC Milan].”
“We are good because we have a team with a lot of quality, strength, technique and commitment. That’s the only explanation,” continued the coach,...
Ancelotti’s remarks were aimed at the recent rumours of a possible pursuit of Paris Saint Germain’s Kylian Mbappe, after goals from new arrivals, Jude Bellingham and Joselu gave Madrid a 2-0 win over Manchester United in their American tour, reports Xinhua.
“The squad is good as it is. We are full,” said Ancelotti, who preferred not to answer direct questions about possible interest for the French international.
“It was a good game, we played well – especially in the first half, with intensity and moving the ball well. We defended well and we played better than in our first game [a 3-2 win against AC Milan].”
“We are good because we have a team with a lot of quality, strength, technique and commitment. That’s the only explanation,” continued the coach,...
- 7/27/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Are you such a big fan of the beautiful game that even the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup isn’t enough soccer for you? If so, head over to ESPN, ESPN+ and ESPN Deportes on Sunday, July 23 at 10 p.m. Et as AC Milan gets set to face Real Madrid. It’s a friendly match, but it will still pit two of Europe’s soccer powerhouses against each other as they tune up for the season. You can watch Real Madrid vs. AC Milan with a Subscription to Sling TV (50% Off).
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- 7/23/2023
- by David Satin
- The Streamable
Madrid, June 14 (Ians) Real Madrid C. F. have completed the signing of English midfielder Jude Bellingham from Borussia Dortmund on a six-year deal, the La Liga club announced on Wednesday. The 19-year-old midfielder, who is a regular starter in the England national team, arrived at Madrid after being voted the best player for 2022/23 in the German professional league Bundesliga.
“Real Madrid C. F. and Borussia Dortmund have reached an agreement for the transfer of the player Jude Bellingham, who will be contracted to our club for the next six seasons,” the club said in a statement.
The Spanish club didn’t specify the transfer fee, but it is estimated to be over 100m Euros deal along with performance-related variables spread.
About Bellingham’s presentation ceremony, the club said: “Bellingham will be unveiled as a new Real Madrid player tomorrow, Thursday 15 June, at 12:00 noon at Real Madrid City. Following this,...
“Real Madrid C. F. and Borussia Dortmund have reached an agreement for the transfer of the player Jude Bellingham, who will be contracted to our club for the next six seasons,” the club said in a statement.
The Spanish club didn’t specify the transfer fee, but it is estimated to be over 100m Euros deal along with performance-related variables spread.
About Bellingham’s presentation ceremony, the club said: “Bellingham will be unveiled as a new Real Madrid player tomorrow, Thursday 15 June, at 12:00 noon at Real Madrid City. Following this,...
- 6/14/2023
- by Agency News Desk
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Madrid, June 10 (Ians) Real Madrid confirmed the return of left back Fran Garcia from Rayo Vallecano for the next four seasons.
The 23-year-old defender has agreed a four-year contract until the end of June 2027, as Real Madrid paid five million euros for his services after conserving 50 percent of his rights when he joined Rayo in 2020, reports Xinhua.
Garcia returns to the club where he began his career after an excellent season with Rayo, playing over 3,400 minutes in the season which has just finished.
He will help cover the position of left back after Marcelo left the club in 2022 and with Ferland Mendy likely to leave this summer after a campaign badly affected by injury.
When asked about Garcia in a press conference last week, Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti said the defender “has a lot of energy, he is very fast and attacks very well. He has a good profile...
The 23-year-old defender has agreed a four-year contract until the end of June 2027, as Real Madrid paid five million euros for his services after conserving 50 percent of his rights when he joined Rayo in 2020, reports Xinhua.
Garcia returns to the club where he began his career after an excellent season with Rayo, playing over 3,400 minutes in the season which has just finished.
He will help cover the position of left back after Marcelo left the club in 2022 and with Ferland Mendy likely to leave this summer after a campaign badly affected by injury.
When asked about Garcia in a press conference last week, Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti said the defender “has a lot of energy, he is very fast and attacks very well. He has a good profile...
- 6/10/2023
- by Agency News Desk
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Rio De Janeiro, June 7 (Ians) The Brazilian Football Confederation (Cbf) has not given up on its pursuit of Carlo Ancelotti for the national team’s vacant head coaching role, the entity’s president said.
The comments came despite Ancelotti’s declaration last month that he intends to see out the remaining 12 months of his Real Madrid contract, reorts Xinhua.
“It didn’t come as a surprise that he said that,” Cbf chief Ednaldo Rodrigues told reporters.
“We know there is a contractual situation and that we have to be careful not to do something that could upset [Real Madrid] or vice versa. We have our Plan A, which is Ancelotti, and we haven’t thrown in the towel yet.”
Brazil’s head coaching position became vacant in December when Adenor Bacchi, better known as Tite, stepped down following the team’s World Cup quarterfinal defeat to Croatia.
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The comments came despite Ancelotti’s declaration last month that he intends to see out the remaining 12 months of his Real Madrid contract, reorts Xinhua.
“It didn’t come as a surprise that he said that,” Cbf chief Ednaldo Rodrigues told reporters.
“We know there is a contractual situation and that we have to be careful not to do something that could upset [Real Madrid] or vice versa. We have our Plan A, which is Ancelotti, and we haven’t thrown in the towel yet.”
Brazil’s head coaching position became vacant in December when Adenor Bacchi, better known as Tite, stepped down following the team’s World Cup quarterfinal defeat to Croatia.
Others to have been linked...
- 6/7/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Brazilian football player Vinícius Jr., who is one of Real Madrid’s forwards, was subjected to racist chants after his team was defeated by Valencia in Spain’s La Liga tournament.
During the second half of the game at the Mestalla Stadium in Valencia, Spain, Vinícius Jr. called out a fan for alleged abuse and began arguing with the crowd. The referee’s official report of the game described the incident as having taken place in the 73rd minute of the game, when a spectator began shouting “Monkey, monkey” at Vinícius Jr., “which led to the activation of the racism protocol” and halting the game for several minutes until the stadium made an announcement, asking fans to stop insulting and throwing objects at the players.
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Vinícius Jr. was later sent off the field after receiving a straight red card for slapping Valencia’s Hugo Duro,...
During the second half of the game at the Mestalla Stadium in Valencia, Spain, Vinícius Jr. called out a fan for alleged abuse and began arguing with the crowd. The referee’s official report of the game described the incident as having taken place in the 73rd minute of the game, when a spectator began shouting “Monkey, monkey” at Vinícius Jr., “which led to the activation of the racism protocol” and halting the game for several minutes until the stadium made an announcement, asking fans to stop insulting and throwing objects at the players.
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Vinícius Jr. was later sent off the field after receiving a straight red card for slapping Valencia’s Hugo Duro,...
- 5/23/2023
- by Nicky Kashani
- Uinterview
Madrid, May 23 (Ians) Wednesday night features five matches in the 36th round of La Liga, headlined by a Madrid derby and three significant games where the fight against relegation is the key issue.
Real Madrid will play host to Rayo Vallecano, amid the controversy over racist abuse suffered by Vinicius Jr at Valencia on Sunday. Vinicius is suspended after being dismissed in the tense closing minutes of the game, likely paving the way for Marco Asensio to step in.
Carlo Ancelotti is expected to make more changes as Madrid coasts towards the season’s end, vying for second place in La Liga but with little else at stake, reports Xinhua.
Rayo’s loss to Espanyol over the weekend struck a blow to their hopes of finishing seventh, but they are anticipated to launch an offensive against their rivals at the Bernabeu.
Atletico Madrid, who overtook Real Madrid for the second...
Real Madrid will play host to Rayo Vallecano, amid the controversy over racist abuse suffered by Vinicius Jr at Valencia on Sunday. Vinicius is suspended after being dismissed in the tense closing minutes of the game, likely paving the way for Marco Asensio to step in.
Carlo Ancelotti is expected to make more changes as Madrid coasts towards the season’s end, vying for second place in La Liga but with little else at stake, reports Xinhua.
Rayo’s loss to Espanyol over the weekend struck a blow to their hopes of finishing seventh, but they are anticipated to launch an offensive against their rivals at the Bernabeu.
Atletico Madrid, who overtook Real Madrid for the second...
- 5/23/2023
- by Agency News Desk
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New Delhi, May 22 (Ians) Real Madrid’s Brazilian forward, Vinncius Jr, was racially abused during his team’s defeat to Valencia in Spain’s La Liga, according to club manager Carlo Ancelotti.
The incident happened in the second half of Sunday’s match, where after a stoppage in play, an animated Vinicius Jr. pointed out a fan in the stands who he believed was abusing him.
The match was consequently suspended for 9 minutes.
He was later sent off for the first time in La Liga for his involvement in a mass altercation with Valencia player Hugo Duro.
“The stadium was shouting ‘monkey, monkey’ at him. He’s just a kid who likes to play football, he wanted to keep going, but in this situation, it’s so tough. The Var has invented an aggression that didn’t exist. He tried to free himself from an assault and he was sent off,...
The incident happened in the second half of Sunday’s match, where after a stoppage in play, an animated Vinicius Jr. pointed out a fan in the stands who he believed was abusing him.
The match was consequently suspended for 9 minutes.
He was later sent off for the first time in La Liga for his involvement in a mass altercation with Valencia player Hugo Duro.
“The stadium was shouting ‘monkey, monkey’ at him. He’s just a kid who likes to play football, he wanted to keep going, but in this situation, it’s so tough. The Var has invented an aggression that didn’t exist. He tried to free himself from an assault and he was sent off,...
- 5/22/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Madrid (Spain), May 18 (Ians) Although La Liga doesn’t end until the weekend of June 3, Real Madrid’s season is to all intents and purposes over following their 4-0 defeat to Manchester City in the UEFA Champions League semifinal.
Carlo Ancelotti’s side are 14 points behind Barcelona in La Liga, with Barca crowned champions last weekend with four games left to play. Although Real Madrid are locked in a race with Atletico Madrid to finish second, their place in next season’s Spanish Super Cup is already assured after beating Osasuna in last month’s Copa del Rey final.
At the start of the year, the pro-Madrid press were talking about the club winning six titles this season, but in the end, they lifted just the Copa del Rey, the UEFA Super Cup and the World Club Cup, in which they defeated Al Hilal of Saudi Arabia and Egypt’s Al Ahly,...
Carlo Ancelotti’s side are 14 points behind Barcelona in La Liga, with Barca crowned champions last weekend with four games left to play. Although Real Madrid are locked in a race with Atletico Madrid to finish second, their place in next season’s Spanish Super Cup is already assured after beating Osasuna in last month’s Copa del Rey final.
At the start of the year, the pro-Madrid press were talking about the club winning six titles this season, but in the end, they lifted just the Copa del Rey, the UEFA Super Cup and the World Club Cup, in which they defeated Al Hilal of Saudi Arabia and Egypt’s Al Ahly,...
- 5/18/2023
- by Agency News Desk
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Madrid, May 17 (Ians) La Liga strugglers Getafe on Wednesday denounced Real Madrid for an irregular line-up from last Saturday’s game between the two teams at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium.
The incident happened in the last five minutes of the game in which Real Madrid won 1-0 and Getafe failed to muster a single shot on target. Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti was about to replace Marco Asensio with full-back Alvaro Odriozola when Eduardo Camavinga signaled that he was struggling with a knock to his left knee.
Although Asensio had not left the pitch, Odriozola had already gone onto the playing area when Camavinga went off, and the referee Martinez Munuera allowed the change to take place. There are doubts over whether Munuera should have done so, a Xinhua report said.
The rules state that “substitutions will be effective when the substitute enters the field of play; from that moment,...
The incident happened in the last five minutes of the game in which Real Madrid won 1-0 and Getafe failed to muster a single shot on target. Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti was about to replace Marco Asensio with full-back Alvaro Odriozola when Eduardo Camavinga signaled that he was struggling with a knock to his left knee.
Although Asensio had not left the pitch, Odriozola had already gone onto the playing area when Camavinga went off, and the referee Martinez Munuera allowed the change to take place. There are doubts over whether Munuera should have done so, a Xinhua report said.
The rules state that “substitutions will be effective when the substitute enters the field of play; from that moment,...
- 5/17/2023
- by Agency News Desk
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Madrid (Spain), May 16 (Ians) Real Madrid travelled to Manchester on Tuesday for their season-defining Champions League semifinal return leg away to Manchester City.
The 1-1 draw from the first leg leaves the tie finely balanced, with City perhaps slight favourites, but Real Madrid’s skill and pace on the break means they will step onto the pitch at the Etihad Stadium on Wednesday night thinking they have every chance of reaching yet another final.
Carlo Ancelotti’s side may have won the European Supercup and the World Club Cup this season and then followed those tournaments up with the Copa del Rey after beating Osasuna in the final. However, they were well beaten in the Spanish Supercup by Fc Barcelona and on Sunday saw how Barca assured La Liga with four games left to play, reports Xinhua.
Ancelotti will probably be safe whatever Wednesday’s result is and he has...
The 1-1 draw from the first leg leaves the tie finely balanced, with City perhaps slight favourites, but Real Madrid’s skill and pace on the break means they will step onto the pitch at the Etihad Stadium on Wednesday night thinking they have every chance of reaching yet another final.
Carlo Ancelotti’s side may have won the European Supercup and the World Club Cup this season and then followed those tournaments up with the Copa del Rey after beating Osasuna in the final. However, they were well beaten in the Spanish Supercup by Fc Barcelona and on Sunday saw how Barca assured La Liga with four games left to play, reports Xinhua.
Ancelotti will probably be safe whatever Wednesday’s result is and he has...
- 5/16/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Madrid (Spain), May 15 (Ians) Spanish giants Real Madrid look to be without any serious injury worries ahead of their Champions League semifinal return leg away to Manchester City on Wednesday night.
Carlo Ancelotti’s side travels to Manchester on the back of a thrilling 1-1 draw in the first leg. Vinicius Jr’s powerful shot put Madrid ahead in the first half, but Kevin de Bruyne hit a screamer to level for City after the break.
Real Madrid have 24 hours more to prepare for Wednesday’s game as they played Getafe on Saturday in La Liga. The Eurovision Song Contest being held in Liverpool on Saturday means that Man City’s game away to Everton has to wait until Sunday, reports Xinhua.
Madrid did suffer one nervous moment in the closing moments of Saturday’s game when Eduardo Camavinga asked to be substituted and limped off with apparent pain from his left knee.
Carlo Ancelotti’s side travels to Manchester on the back of a thrilling 1-1 draw in the first leg. Vinicius Jr’s powerful shot put Madrid ahead in the first half, but Kevin de Bruyne hit a screamer to level for City after the break.
Real Madrid have 24 hours more to prepare for Wednesday’s game as they played Getafe on Saturday in La Liga. The Eurovision Song Contest being held in Liverpool on Saturday means that Man City’s game away to Everton has to wait until Sunday, reports Xinhua.
Madrid did suffer one nervous moment in the closing moments of Saturday’s game when Eduardo Camavinga asked to be substituted and limped off with apparent pain from his left knee.
- 5/15/2023
- by Agency News Desk
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Madrid, May 15 (Ians) Fc Barcelona clinched the La Liga title with four games left this season, thanks to a 4-2 win away against local rivals Espanyol on Sunday night.
Robert Lewandowski opened the scoring after just 10 minutes, and Alejandro Balde doubled the lead with a far-post volley nine minutes later before Lewandowski’s second of the match made it 3-0 before halftime, reports Xinhua.
Jules Kounde headed home Barca’s fourth eight minutes into the second half, and although Javi Puado pulled a goal back for Espanyol in the 73rd minute and Joselu netted a second in injury time, it was too little too late for Espanyol, who remain second from bottom of the table.
The result leaves Xavi Hernandez’s side with 84 points from 34 matches: a 14-point lead over second-place Real Madrid and 16 points more than Atletico Madrid in third.
Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti made seven changes ahead...
Robert Lewandowski opened the scoring after just 10 minutes, and Alejandro Balde doubled the lead with a far-post volley nine minutes later before Lewandowski’s second of the match made it 3-0 before halftime, reports Xinhua.
Jules Kounde headed home Barca’s fourth eight minutes into the second half, and although Javi Puado pulled a goal back for Espanyol in the 73rd minute and Joselu netted a second in injury time, it was too little too late for Espanyol, who remain second from bottom of the table.
The result leaves Xavi Hernandez’s side with 84 points from 34 matches: a 14-point lead over second-place Real Madrid and 16 points more than Atletico Madrid in third.
Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti made seven changes ahead...
- 5/15/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Madrid, May 14 (Ians) Fc Barcelona will be La Liga champions on Sunday night if they win away to local rivals Espanyol although Real Madrid beat Getafe 1-0 on Saturday night.
Coach Carlo Ancelotti rang the changes ahead of his side’s Champions League semifinal return leg away to Manchester City next week, with Thibaut Courtois, Fede Valverde, Eder Militao and Eduardo Camavinga expected to start in the Etihad Stadium on Wednesday night.
The result was a dull game against the side third from bottom of La Liga, which was decided by a shot from Marco Asensio, who again proved his value. The bad news for Madrid was a possible injury to Camavinga in the closing minutes, which makes him a doubt for next week’s key game, a Xinhua report said.
Real Sociedad and Girona drew 2-2 in a result that helped both sides’ ambitions, as Real Sociedad moved a step forward to finishing fourth,...
Coach Carlo Ancelotti rang the changes ahead of his side’s Champions League semifinal return leg away to Manchester City next week, with Thibaut Courtois, Fede Valverde, Eder Militao and Eduardo Camavinga expected to start in the Etihad Stadium on Wednesday night.
The result was a dull game against the side third from bottom of La Liga, which was decided by a shot from Marco Asensio, who again proved his value. The bad news for Madrid was a possible injury to Camavinga in the closing minutes, which makes him a doubt for next week’s key game, a Xinhua report said.
Real Sociedad and Girona drew 2-2 in a result that helped both sides’ ambitions, as Real Sociedad moved a step forward to finishing fourth,...
- 5/14/2023
- by Agency News Desk
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Madrid, May 12 (Ians) Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti confirmed on Friday that he will ring the changes for his side’s La Liga game at home to Getafe on Saturday.
Madrid has almost no chance of winning La Liga and with a UEFA Champions League return leg away to Manchester City on Wednesday night, Ancelotti will rest as many players as possible expected to start in midweek while giving time to fringe players.
With the La Liga title long out of sight, it is a luxury Ancelotti has been able to carry out for the past month or so, and after winning the Copa del Rey last Saturday, the tactic has clearly worked.
That should mean players such as Marco Asensio, Dani Carvajal, Aurelien Tchouameni and even Mariano Diaz will probably kick off against a rival that is still battling to avoid relegation, a Xinhua report said.
“[Thibaut] Courtois will play tomorrow and Vinicius too,...
Madrid has almost no chance of winning La Liga and with a UEFA Champions League return leg away to Manchester City on Wednesday night, Ancelotti will rest as many players as possible expected to start in midweek while giving time to fringe players.
With the La Liga title long out of sight, it is a luxury Ancelotti has been able to carry out for the past month or so, and after winning the Copa del Rey last Saturday, the tactic has clearly worked.
That should mean players such as Marco Asensio, Dani Carvajal, Aurelien Tchouameni and even Mariano Diaz will probably kick off against a rival that is still battling to avoid relegation, a Xinhua report said.
“[Thibaut] Courtois will play tomorrow and Vinicius too,...
- 5/12/2023
- by Agency News Desk
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Madrid, May 11 (Ians) Fc Barcelona could be confirmed as this season’s La Liga champions in the 34th round of matches held over the weekend. Xavi Hernandez’s men will assure the title if they win the Barcelona derby away to relegation-threatened neighbors Espanyol on Sunday night, or if Real Madrid fail to win at home to Getafe on Saturday and Atletico Madrid don’t beat already-relegated Elche.
The Barcelona derby is a tense affair at the best of times, between two clubs who may be neighbors but with a poor on and off field relationship, a Xinhua report said.
While a win would confirm Barca as champions, it would leave Espanyol staring at the reality of relegation. Luis Garcia’s side are second from bottom, three points behind third from bottom Getafe and Valencia, who are in 17th position, and Barca fans would love to help send them into the second division.
The Barcelona derby is a tense affair at the best of times, between two clubs who may be neighbors but with a poor on and off field relationship, a Xinhua report said.
While a win would confirm Barca as champions, it would leave Espanyol staring at the reality of relegation. Luis Garcia’s side are second from bottom, three points behind third from bottom Getafe and Valencia, who are in 17th position, and Barca fans would love to help send them into the second division.
- 5/11/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Madrid (Spain), May 1 (Ians) Fc Barcelona continue to close in on the La Liga title, while at the bottom of the table, things got closer than ever.
Here are four things we learned after the 32nd round of matches in Spain this weekend:
1. Full-strength Barca Are A Different Beast
Although Betis seem to be slipping away at the wrong time of the season, as demonstrated by their 4-0 defeat in Camp Nou, the fact is the return to fitness of Andreas Christensen, Pedri, Frenkie de Jong, and Ousmane Dembele has given Fc Barcelona another dimension, reports Xinhua.
Christensen scored Barca’s opening goal on his return from injury and provided more options to the Barca back four, while Pedri offered something extra all over the pitch, De Jong gave stability and the chance to step forward, and a fit Dembele offered pace and trickery in the attack.
With 15-year-old Lamile...
Here are four things we learned after the 32nd round of matches in Spain this weekend:
1. Full-strength Barca Are A Different Beast
Although Betis seem to be slipping away at the wrong time of the season, as demonstrated by their 4-0 defeat in Camp Nou, the fact is the return to fitness of Andreas Christensen, Pedri, Frenkie de Jong, and Ousmane Dembele has given Fc Barcelona another dimension, reports Xinhua.
Christensen scored Barca’s opening goal on his return from injury and provided more options to the Barca back four, while Pedri offered something extra all over the pitch, De Jong gave stability and the chance to step forward, and a fit Dembele offered pace and trickery in the attack.
With 15-year-old Lamile...
- 5/1/2023
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Madrid, May 1 (Ians) The 33rd round of La Liga matches kicks off on Tuesday night, with an intense end to the season as Copa del Rey finalists Osasuna and Real Madrid prepare for Saturday’s final in Sevilla.
Osasuna travels to face league leader Fc Barcelona, and coach Jagoba Arrasate is unlikely to risk key players like Ante Budimir or Chimy Avila, who are expected to start next weekend. This could be good news for Barcelona as they aim to move closer to securing the title.
Barcelona holds an 11-point lead over Real Madrid and is nearly at full strength, with only Sergi Roberto sidelined due to injury, a Xinhua report said.
Ousmane Dembele continues his gradual return to fitness, and Camp Nou fans will hope to catch another glimpse of 15-year-old Lamile Yamal, who recently became the club’s youngest debutant in their win over Betis.
Real Madrid coach...
Osasuna travels to face league leader Fc Barcelona, and coach Jagoba Arrasate is unlikely to risk key players like Ante Budimir or Chimy Avila, who are expected to start next weekend. This could be good news for Barcelona as they aim to move closer to securing the title.
Barcelona holds an 11-point lead over Real Madrid and is nearly at full strength, with only Sergi Roberto sidelined due to injury, a Xinhua report said.
Ousmane Dembele continues his gradual return to fitness, and Camp Nou fans will hope to catch another glimpse of 15-year-old Lamile Yamal, who recently became the club’s youngest debutant in their win over Betis.
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- 5/1/2023
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Madrid, April 26 (Ians) Valentin Castellano had a night he will never forget as he scored four goals in Girona’s 4-2 humiliation of Real Madrid in La Liga.
The striker put Girona ahead with a powerful header in the 12th minute, after a fine cross from Miguel Gutierrez, whom Madrid sold to the Catalan club in the summer, reports Xinhua.
His second goal came 12 minutes later after he beat Eder Militao to a long ball and fired past Andriy Lunin, who played in goal for Madrid after Thibaut Courtois was affected by a stomach bug.
Vinicius Jr pulled a goal back for Real Madrid, which was at close to full strength, in the 34th minute, but Castellanos completed his hat-trick early in the second half after a cross from Ivan Martin, and he netted his fourth of the game in the 62nd minute with another unstoppable header.
Lucas Vazquez netted...
The striker put Girona ahead with a powerful header in the 12th minute, after a fine cross from Miguel Gutierrez, whom Madrid sold to the Catalan club in the summer, reports Xinhua.
His second goal came 12 minutes later after he beat Eder Militao to a long ball and fired past Andriy Lunin, who played in goal for Madrid after Thibaut Courtois was affected by a stomach bug.
Vinicius Jr pulled a goal back for Real Madrid, which was at close to full strength, in the 34th minute, but Castellanos completed his hat-trick early in the second half after a cross from Ivan Martin, and he netted his fourth of the game in the 62nd minute with another unstoppable header.
Lucas Vazquez netted...
- 4/26/2023
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Madrid (Spain), April 24 (Ians) The 31st round of matches in La Liga will be held this week, with three games on Tuesday night, including one which will have a huge impact on who plays next season’s UEFA Champions League.
Fourth-placed Real Sociedad visit Real Betis, who sit one place and six points behind them in fifth, and who travel to San Sebastian after a worrying run of three defeats in four matches.
Real Sociedad fought back to beat Rayo Vallecano at the weekend, and their recent form has also been uneven, but a win for the Basque side would lift them nine points clear of Betis and put them very much on track for a place in next season’s Champions League, reports Xinhua.
Defeat for Betis could see them drop out of the top six if Athletic Club and Villarreal win their respective matches later in the week.
Fourth-placed Real Sociedad visit Real Betis, who sit one place and six points behind them in fifth, and who travel to San Sebastian after a worrying run of three defeats in four matches.
Real Sociedad fought back to beat Rayo Vallecano at the weekend, and their recent form has also been uneven, but a win for the Basque side would lift them nine points clear of Betis and put them very much on track for a place in next season’s Champions League, reports Xinhua.
Defeat for Betis could see them drop out of the top six if Athletic Club and Villarreal win their respective matches later in the week.
- 4/24/2023
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Madrid, April 23 (Ians) Real Madrid beat Celta Vigo 2-0 in the Santiago Bernabeu on Saturday night to put some pressure on Fc Barcelona at the top of La Liga.
Marco Asensio swept home a cross from Vinicius Jr after 42 minutes to put Madrid ahead, and Eder Militao powered home a header two minutes after the break to secure the points for a Madrid side in which coach Carlo Ancelotti again made changes to his starting 11.
Real Madrid are now eight points behind Fc Barcelona who have a tough home game against Atletico Madrid on Sunday afternoon, a Xinhua report said.
Real Sociedad came back from a goal down to win 2-1 at home to Rayo Vallecano.
Although Isi Palazon put Rayo in front in the 57th minute, Alexander Sorloth leveled with a powerful header and Carlos Fernandez scored the winner, with the help of a deflection from visiting defender Florian Lejeune nine minutes from time.
Marco Asensio swept home a cross from Vinicius Jr after 42 minutes to put Madrid ahead, and Eder Militao powered home a header two minutes after the break to secure the points for a Madrid side in which coach Carlo Ancelotti again made changes to his starting 11.
Real Madrid are now eight points behind Fc Barcelona who have a tough home game against Atletico Madrid on Sunday afternoon, a Xinhua report said.
Real Sociedad came back from a goal down to win 2-1 at home to Rayo Vallecano.
Although Isi Palazon put Rayo in front in the 57th minute, Alexander Sorloth leveled with a powerful header and Carlos Fernandez scored the winner, with the help of a deflection from visiting defender Florian Lejeune nine minutes from time.
- 4/23/2023
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Madrid, April 13 (Ians) The race for the La Liga title and to qualify for Europe, as well as the struggle to avoid relegation, go head-to-head in some of the key games in Spain this weekend.
League leaders Fc Barcelona travel to Getafe on Sunday afternoon after being held 0-0 at home to Girona on Monday. Barca were clearly handicapped by the absence of Pedri, Ousmane Dembele, Frenkie de Jong, and Andreas Christensen in that game, and none of the quartet are likely to be in condition to start in the south of Madrid.
Getafe disappointed in San Sebastian last weekend, but their 2-0 defeat in the Reale Arena was their only defeat in the last five matches, and any side with Enes Unal, Borja Mayoral, and former Barca striker Munir in attack has to be taken very seriously, reports Xinhua.
Real Madrid are away to Cadiz on Saturday, and with his side 13 points behind Barca,...
League leaders Fc Barcelona travel to Getafe on Sunday afternoon after being held 0-0 at home to Girona on Monday. Barca were clearly handicapped by the absence of Pedri, Ousmane Dembele, Frenkie de Jong, and Andreas Christensen in that game, and none of the quartet are likely to be in condition to start in the south of Madrid.
Getafe disappointed in San Sebastian last weekend, but their 2-0 defeat in the Reale Arena was their only defeat in the last five matches, and any side with Enes Unal, Borja Mayoral, and former Barca striker Munir in attack has to be taken very seriously, reports Xinhua.
Real Madrid are away to Cadiz on Saturday, and with his side 13 points behind Barca,...
- 4/13/2023
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Madrid, April 13 (Ians) Goals from Karim Benzema and Marco Asensio gave Real Madrid a 2-0 first-leg lead in their Champions League quarter-final against Chelsea on Wednesday night.
Real Madrid dominated nearly the entire match against a rival that appeared worryingly disorganised at times, but they could be slightly disappointed not to have put the tie out of reach given their dominance.
While Real Madrid coach, Carlo Ancelotti, repeated the side that won 4-0 away to Fc Barcelona in the Copa del Rey a week ago, Frank Lampard opted to play with three central defenders, wingbacks, and a midfield trio of N’Golo Kante, Enzo Fernandez, and former Madrid player, Mateo Kovacic, a Xinhua report said.
The game started with both sides looking to attack, and Chelsea’s Wesley Fofana and Madrid’s Eduardo Camavinga were both shown slightly harsh yellow cards before Real Madrid gained control. Vinicius Jr forced a...
Real Madrid dominated nearly the entire match against a rival that appeared worryingly disorganised at times, but they could be slightly disappointed not to have put the tie out of reach given their dominance.
While Real Madrid coach, Carlo Ancelotti, repeated the side that won 4-0 away to Fc Barcelona in the Copa del Rey a week ago, Frank Lampard opted to play with three central defenders, wingbacks, and a midfield trio of N’Golo Kante, Enzo Fernandez, and former Madrid player, Mateo Kovacic, a Xinhua report said.
The game started with both sides looking to attack, and Chelsea’s Wesley Fofana and Madrid’s Eduardo Camavinga were both shown slightly harsh yellow cards before Real Madrid gained control. Vinicius Jr forced a...
- 4/13/2023
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Madrid, April 11 (Ians) Real Madrid aims to return to business as usual when they take on Chelsea in the first leg of their Champions League quarterfinal on Wednesday night.
Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti rested key players for Saturday’s match at home to Villarreal and saw how his side lost a thrilling match 3-2, but key players, such as Luka Modric, Toni Kroos and Dani Carvajal are all likely to be back against Chelsea, reports Xinhua.
Ferland Mendy is Madrid’s only injury and the only big doubt is whether Nacho Fernandez, David Alaba or Eduardo Camavinga will replace him.
Although he has performed well in midfield in recent weeks, Camavinga could be the favorite, after his excellent display on the left in Madrid’s 4-0 Copa del Rey win away to Barcelona last week.
Karim Benzema will lead the attack alongside Vinicius Jr. and Rodrygo, although Fede Valverde could...
Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti rested key players for Saturday’s match at home to Villarreal and saw how his side lost a thrilling match 3-2, but key players, such as Luka Modric, Toni Kroos and Dani Carvajal are all likely to be back against Chelsea, reports Xinhua.
Ferland Mendy is Madrid’s only injury and the only big doubt is whether Nacho Fernandez, David Alaba or Eduardo Camavinga will replace him.
Although he has performed well in midfield in recent weeks, Camavinga could be the favorite, after his excellent display on the left in Madrid’s 4-0 Copa del Rey win away to Barcelona last week.
Karim Benzema will lead the attack alongside Vinicius Jr. and Rodrygo, although Fede Valverde could...
- 4/11/2023
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Madrid, April 10 (Ians) Atletico Madrid remain third but moved to within two points of Real Madrid in La Liga thanks to a 2-1 win away to Rayo Vallecano in a Madrid derby on Sunday night.
Goals from defenders Nahuel Molina and Mario Hermoso after 21 and 23 minutes put the game swiftly under Atletico’s control, with Molina dedicating his goal to striker Angel Correa, whose father died earlier in the week, reports Xinhua.
Rayo’s task was made harder when defender Florien Lejeune was sent off for hauling down Alvaro Morata with half an hour to play.
Fran Garcia’s powerful left-foot shot in the 84th minute gave Rayo hope of a point, but Atletico held firm for their ninth league win in 11 games.
On Saturday, Real Madrid were beaten 3-2 at home by Villarreal to lose any slim hopes of retaining the title.
Samuel Chukwueze scored twice and assisted as...
Goals from defenders Nahuel Molina and Mario Hermoso after 21 and 23 minutes put the game swiftly under Atletico’s control, with Molina dedicating his goal to striker Angel Correa, whose father died earlier in the week, reports Xinhua.
Rayo’s task was made harder when defender Florien Lejeune was sent off for hauling down Alvaro Morata with half an hour to play.
Fran Garcia’s powerful left-foot shot in the 84th minute gave Rayo hope of a point, but Atletico held firm for their ninth league win in 11 games.
On Saturday, Real Madrid were beaten 3-2 at home by Villarreal to lose any slim hopes of retaining the title.
Samuel Chukwueze scored twice and assisted as...
- 4/10/2023
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Madris, April 9 (Ians) Real Madrid gave up any slim chance they had of retaining the La Liga title when they were beaten 3-2 at home by Villarreal on Saturday night.
Samuel Chukwueze was Villarreal’s hero, with two goals and an assist for Jose Luis Morales to help his side to three vital points in the battle to qualify for Europe next season.
Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti made several changes to his side ahead of Wednesday’s Champions League tie at home to Chelsea, but Madrid took the lead through a Pau Torres own goal in the 20th minute. Chukwueze leveled before the break, but Vinicius Jr put Madrid back in front with an excellent solo goal in the 48th minute, a Xinhua report said.
Chukwueze’s run then allowed him to set up Morales to level with 20 minutes left to play and he sealed a fine display with...
Samuel Chukwueze was Villarreal’s hero, with two goals and an assist for Jose Luis Morales to help his side to three vital points in the battle to qualify for Europe next season.
Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti made several changes to his side ahead of Wednesday’s Champions League tie at home to Chelsea, but Madrid took the lead through a Pau Torres own goal in the 20th minute. Chukwueze leveled before the break, but Vinicius Jr put Madrid back in front with an excellent solo goal in the 48th minute, a Xinhua report said.
Chukwueze’s run then allowed him to set up Morales to level with 20 minutes left to play and he sealed a fine display with...
- 4/9/2023
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Barcelona, April 6 (Ians) Karim Benzema scored a hat trick as Real Madrid took advantage of important injuries for Fc Barcelona to overturn a 1-0 defeat in the first leg of the Copa del Rey semifinal to book their place in the final with a 4-0 win in Camp Nou Stadium.
Three second-half goals from Benzema after a vital opener from Vinicius Jr on the stroke of halftime put Madrid on their way to a final spot against Osasuna on May 6, reports Xinhua.
Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti picked an attacking side, with Benzema, Vinicius Jr and Rodrygo in attack and Fede Valverde in midfield, while Xavi Hernandez’s options were limited by injuries with Andreas Christensen, Frenkie de Jong, Pedri and Ousmane Dembele all sidelined.
Barca started stronger, with Lewandowski seeing a shot deflected wide and Raphinha heading at Thibaut Courtois before great defending from Ronald Araujo denied Vinicius Jr and a quick Madrid counterattack.
Three second-half goals from Benzema after a vital opener from Vinicius Jr on the stroke of halftime put Madrid on their way to a final spot against Osasuna on May 6, reports Xinhua.
Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti picked an attacking side, with Benzema, Vinicius Jr and Rodrygo in attack and Fede Valverde in midfield, while Xavi Hernandez’s options were limited by injuries with Andreas Christensen, Frenkie de Jong, Pedri and Ousmane Dembele all sidelined.
Barca started stronger, with Lewandowski seeing a shot deflected wide and Raphinha heading at Thibaut Courtois before great defending from Ronald Araujo denied Vinicius Jr and a quick Madrid counterattack.
- 4/6/2023
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Madrid, April 4 (Ians) Fc Barcelona and Real Madrid meet for the fifth (and final) time this season when they play the return leg of their Copa del Rey semi final on Wednesday night.
After losing 3-1 to Real Madrid in their first meeting of the campaign, Barca have won the last three clashes between the two sides, beating Real Madrid 3-1 in the Spanish Supercup, winning the first leg of the semifinal 1-0 with a defensive display in the Santiago Bernabeu in early March and then beating their eternal rivals 2-1 in their second La Liga meeting in the Camp Nou, two and a half weeks ago.
Although Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti continues to insist that he is relaxed about his future, the Italian must know that very few Madrid coaches who lose four times to Barca in a single campaign are likely to hold on to their jobs.
After losing 3-1 to Real Madrid in their first meeting of the campaign, Barca have won the last three clashes between the two sides, beating Real Madrid 3-1 in the Spanish Supercup, winning the first leg of the semifinal 1-0 with a defensive display in the Santiago Bernabeu in early March and then beating their eternal rivals 2-1 in their second La Liga meeting in the Camp Nou, two and a half weeks ago.
Although Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti continues to insist that he is relaxed about his future, the Italian must know that very few Madrid coaches who lose four times to Barca in a single campaign are likely to hold on to their jobs.
- 4/4/2023
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New Delhi, March 31 (Ians) Laliga Santander returns this weekend, following the March international break, and there are several huge games now that we’re into the final third of the season.
This weekend there are two regional derbies, as well as a couple of especially important fixtures in the race for the top four. The teams currently placed between third and sixth will face off against each other, with Villarreal Cf vs Real Sociedad and Atletico de Madrid vs Real Betis both coming up on Sunday evening.
CA Osasuna are also hopeful of qualifying for European football and they’ll visit Rcd Mallorca for the first game of Matchday 27, as Laliga Santander returns with this duel in the Balearic Islands on Friday night. It’ll be a particularly special game for Rcd Mallorca coach Javier Aguirre, as he takes on the first Spanish club that he coached.
Four fixtures take...
This weekend there are two regional derbies, as well as a couple of especially important fixtures in the race for the top four. The teams currently placed between third and sixth will face off against each other, with Villarreal Cf vs Real Sociedad and Atletico de Madrid vs Real Betis both coming up on Sunday evening.
CA Osasuna are also hopeful of qualifying for European football and they’ll visit Rcd Mallorca for the first game of Matchday 27, as Laliga Santander returns with this duel in the Balearic Islands on Friday night. It’ll be a particularly special game for Rcd Mallorca coach Javier Aguirre, as he takes on the first Spanish club that he coached.
Four fixtures take...
- 3/31/2023
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Tangier (Morocco), March 25 (Ians) Seasoned defender Casemiro has called for an end to speculation linking Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti to Brazil’s vacant managerial role.
Brazil have been searching for a head coach since December, when Adenor Bacchi, better known as Tite, stepped down following the team’s World Cup quarterfinal defeat to Croatia.
Current Real Madrid manager Ancelotti is among the favourites to fill the position despite having 15 months remaining on his contract with the Spanish club, reports Xinhua.
But Carlos Henrique Casimiro, who played under the 63-year-old Italian at Real Madrid before joining Manchester United last August, described the rumours as disrespectful.
“He is a coach that I know very well,” Casemiro told journalists on the eve of Brazil’s friendly against Morocco in Tangier on Saturday.
“He is a friend of mine and someone I have admired in football. But there is also another side to this; Ancelotti has a club,...
Brazil have been searching for a head coach since December, when Adenor Bacchi, better known as Tite, stepped down following the team’s World Cup quarterfinal defeat to Croatia.
Current Real Madrid manager Ancelotti is among the favourites to fill the position despite having 15 months remaining on his contract with the Spanish club, reports Xinhua.
But Carlos Henrique Casimiro, who played under the 63-year-old Italian at Real Madrid before joining Manchester United last August, described the rumours as disrespectful.
“He is a coach that I know very well,” Casemiro told journalists on the eve of Brazil’s friendly against Morocco in Tangier on Saturday.
“He is a friend of mine and someone I have admired in football. But there is also another side to this; Ancelotti has a club,...
- 3/25/2023
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Madrid (Spain), March 20 (Ians) Franck Kessie’s 92nd-minute goal gave Fc Barcelona a 2-1 win over Real Madrid at Camp Nou Stadium on Sunday night to give Xavi Hernandez’s side a 12-point lead over their nearest rivals as we go into the international break.
Here are some things we learned as La Liga prepares for a week off.
1. Barca are champion-elect
The way the Barcelona players celebrated after beating Real Madrid in Camp Nou on Sunday night made it clear the win had all but assured them the La Liga title, and it’s hard to disagree, reports Xinhua.
Barca are 12 points clear at the top of La Liga with 12 more points available, and even if Real Madrid win all of their remaining games, Barca would have to lose four times. Given that they have suffered just two defeats in La Liga all season, with one of those against Real Madrid,...
Here are some things we learned as La Liga prepares for a week off.
1. Barca are champion-elect
The way the Barcelona players celebrated after beating Real Madrid in Camp Nou on Sunday night made it clear the win had all but assured them the La Liga title, and it’s hard to disagree, reports Xinhua.
Barca are 12 points clear at the top of La Liga with 12 more points available, and even if Real Madrid win all of their remaining games, Barca would have to lose four times. Given that they have suffered just two defeats in La Liga all season, with one of those against Real Madrid,...
- 3/20/2023
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Berlin, March 17 (Ians) The 2022/23 UEFA Champions League quarterfinals draw was unveiled on Friday, with defending champion Real Madrid taking on Chelsea and a match-up between Manchester City and Bayern Munich.
Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City will take on the Spaniard’s former club Bayern, while holders Real Madrid faces Chelsea, one of five of Carlo Ancelotti’s ex-sides in the draw. The winners of those ties will meet in the semifinals, reports Xinhua.
The other half of the draw sees three Italian teams face off. Seven-time European champions AC Milan will take on Serie A leaders Napoli, and whoever emerges from that tie will meet the winner between Inter and Benfica.
The 2022/23 UEFA Champions League quarterfinal draw:
Real Madrid (Spain) vs Chelsea (England)
Benfica (Portugal) vs Inter (Italy)
Man City (England) vs Bayern (Germany)
Milan (Italy) vs Napoli (Italy)
The first leg matches are scheduled on April 11 and 12 and the...
Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City will take on the Spaniard’s former club Bayern, while holders Real Madrid faces Chelsea, one of five of Carlo Ancelotti’s ex-sides in the draw. The winners of those ties will meet in the semifinals, reports Xinhua.
The other half of the draw sees three Italian teams face off. Seven-time European champions AC Milan will take on Serie A leaders Napoli, and whoever emerges from that tie will meet the winner between Inter and Benfica.
The 2022/23 UEFA Champions League quarterfinal draw:
Real Madrid (Spain) vs Chelsea (England)
Benfica (Portugal) vs Inter (Italy)
Man City (England) vs Bayern (Germany)
Milan (Italy) vs Napoli (Italy)
The first leg matches are scheduled on April 11 and 12 and the...
- 3/17/2023
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Madrid, March 14 (Ians) Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti wants no signs of overconfidence when his side entertains Liverpool in the second leg of their Champions League last-16 tie on Wednesday night.
Madrid’s thumping 5-2 win in the first leg at Anfield three weeks ago makes them clear favorites to progress to the quarterfinals, but the coach wants no relaxation from his players, reports Xinhua.
“We don’t have to make any calculations; we have to play as well as we can and go into the game in the same way as we did in the first leg,” he said in his pre-game press conference.
“We’re not thinking about what could happen, just playing with as much intensity and passion as we can win the game,” added the coach.
Ancelotti admitted that his side had conceded two early goals in the first leg, and his players would not kick...
Madrid’s thumping 5-2 win in the first leg at Anfield three weeks ago makes them clear favorites to progress to the quarterfinals, but the coach wants no relaxation from his players, reports Xinhua.
“We don’t have to make any calculations; we have to play as well as we can and go into the game in the same way as we did in the first leg,” he said in his pre-game press conference.
“We’re not thinking about what could happen, just playing with as much intensity and passion as we can win the game,” added the coach.
Ancelotti admitted that his side had conceded two early goals in the first leg, and his players would not kick...
- 3/14/2023
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Madrid, March 14 (Ians) Real Madrid entertain Liverpool in the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium on Wednesday in the second leg of their Champions League last-16 tie.
The reigning title holders are clear favorites to progress against the side they beat in last season’s final after a 5-2 win in Liverpool three weeks ago, where they picked holes in a fragile Liverpool midfield and defense.
Liverpool have shown some signs of recovery since then, with a 7-0 thrashing of an in-form Manchester United, but Jurgen Klopp’s side was brought crashing back to earth again at the weekend when they lost 1-0 to Bournemouth, who had started that game bottom of the Premier League.
Real Madrid ended an indifferent run of form, which saw them lose to Barcelona in the Copa del Rey and draw with Atletico Madrid and Betis, with a comfortable 3-1 victory over Espanyol on Saturday, a Xinhua report said.
The reigning title holders are clear favorites to progress against the side they beat in last season’s final after a 5-2 win in Liverpool three weeks ago, where they picked holes in a fragile Liverpool midfield and defense.
Liverpool have shown some signs of recovery since then, with a 7-0 thrashing of an in-form Manchester United, but Jurgen Klopp’s side was brought crashing back to earth again at the weekend when they lost 1-0 to Bournemouth, who had started that game bottom of the Premier League.
Real Madrid ended an indifferent run of form, which saw them lose to Barcelona in the Copa del Rey and draw with Atletico Madrid and Betis, with a comfortable 3-1 victory over Espanyol on Saturday, a Xinhua report said.
- 3/14/2023
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Madrid, March 10 (Ians) Real Madrid have a vital home game against Espanyol on Saturday as they look to remain in the battle for the title. Carlo Ancelotti’s side will kick off nine points behind Fc Barcelona, but knowing that Barca have a difficult visit to play Athletic Club Bilbao on Sunday and that next weekend, they travel to the Camp Nou for the second league ‘Clasico’ of the season.
A win against Espanyol will cut the gap at the top to six points ahead of Barca’s game on Sunday and should Barca drop points in San Mames, a win in the Clasico would bring Barca back into touching distance, a Xinhua report said.
“It’s an important moment in the season because we want to go into next Sunday’s game against Barcelona in the best possible frame of mind. That means defeating Espanyol and reaching the quarter-finals...
A win against Espanyol will cut the gap at the top to six points ahead of Barca’s game on Sunday and should Barca drop points in San Mames, a win in the Clasico would bring Barca back into touching distance, a Xinhua report said.
“It’s an important moment in the season because we want to go into next Sunday’s game against Barcelona in the best possible frame of mind. That means defeating Espanyol and reaching the quarter-finals...
- 3/10/2023
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New Delhi, March 2 (Ians) Alvaro Rodriguez was the name on the lips of all Real Madrid fans this weekend, despite playing less than 20 minutes in Madrid Derby draw against Atletico de Madrid.
After marking his debut last weekend with an assist in Los Blancos’ 2-0 win at CA Osasuna, Alvaro scored his first Laliga Santander goal this weekend against Real Madrid’s city rivals no less, just as a certain Raul Gonzalez did almost 30 years ago back in 1994, salvaging a hard-fought point for Carlo Ancelotti’s side and keeping the title race alive.
Alvaro’s headed goal made him the youngest goalscorer in the history of the Madrid Derby in the 21st century (18 years 226 days), beating out Gonzalo Higuaín’s record (19 years 76 days) which had stood since February 2007 but still behind Raul, who’s debut goal for the club came in a derby clash at the age of just 17 years and 131 days.
After marking his debut last weekend with an assist in Los Blancos’ 2-0 win at CA Osasuna, Alvaro scored his first Laliga Santander goal this weekend against Real Madrid’s city rivals no less, just as a certain Raul Gonzalez did almost 30 years ago back in 1994, salvaging a hard-fought point for Carlo Ancelotti’s side and keeping the title race alive.
Alvaro’s headed goal made him the youngest goalscorer in the history of the Madrid Derby in the 21st century (18 years 226 days), beating out Gonzalo Higuaín’s record (19 years 76 days) which had stood since February 2007 but still behind Raul, who’s debut goal for the club came in a derby clash at the age of just 17 years and 131 days.
- 3/2/2023
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New Delhi, Feb 28 (Ians) Matchday 23 of the 2022/23 Laliga Santander season threw up a host of fascinating storylines, with several of the clubs near the top of the standings dropping points against those threatened by relegation.
Here’s a quick round-up:
Real Madrid have a new hero in Alvaro Rodriguez
There is fresh excitement at Real Madrid, who have a new hero to celebrate in the form of 18-year-old striker Alvaro Rodríguez. The academy graduate came off the bench in Los Blancos’ Madrid Derby on Saturday and headed in the equalising goal against Atleti to earn his side a 1-1 draw. That was his first goal for the senior team and proves he is one to watch, with Carlo Ancelotti already confirming he’ll have more game time this season.
Barca also fall at the Power Horse Stadium
By taking a point from the Madrid Derby, Real Madrid cut the gap...
Here’s a quick round-up:
Real Madrid have a new hero in Alvaro Rodriguez
There is fresh excitement at Real Madrid, who have a new hero to celebrate in the form of 18-year-old striker Alvaro Rodríguez. The academy graduate came off the bench in Los Blancos’ Madrid Derby on Saturday and headed in the equalising goal against Atleti to earn his side a 1-1 draw. That was his first goal for the senior team and proves he is one to watch, with Carlo Ancelotti already confirming he’ll have more game time this season.
Barca also fall at the Power Horse Stadium
By taking a point from the Madrid Derby, Real Madrid cut the gap...
- 2/28/2023
- by News Bureau
- GlamSham
Madrid (Spain), Feb 25 (Ians) Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti has said he has faith in the honesty of referees in both Spain and Europe, despite recent revelations of a scandal involving Fc Barcelona.
Speaking on the eve of the Madrid derby against local rivals Atletico Madrid, Ancelotti was asked about revelations that Barcelona had paid seven million euros over a period of 15 years to Jose Maria Enriquez Negreira, who was a referee between 1977 and 1992 and vice president of Spanish referees’ committee between 1994 and 2018.
Although Barca explained the payments were for technical reports and information about young players at other clubs, the revelations raise fears that the payments also helped the club receive favourable treatment from some referees over the period, reports Xinhua.
When asked about the affair in his pre-game press conference on Friday, Ancelotti said he had faith in referees.
“There is no corruption here or in Europe. Referees...
Speaking on the eve of the Madrid derby against local rivals Atletico Madrid, Ancelotti was asked about revelations that Barcelona had paid seven million euros over a period of 15 years to Jose Maria Enriquez Negreira, who was a referee between 1977 and 1992 and vice president of Spanish referees’ committee between 1994 and 2018.
Although Barca explained the payments were for technical reports and information about young players at other clubs, the revelations raise fears that the payments also helped the club receive favourable treatment from some referees over the period, reports Xinhua.
When asked about the affair in his pre-game press conference on Friday, Ancelotti said he had faith in referees.
“There is no corruption here or in Europe. Referees...
- 2/25/2023
- by News Bureau
- GlamSham
Madrid, Feb 24 (Ians) Saturday’s Madrid Derby involving Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid is much more than a football match in the La Liga season. It’s not just about the battle for three points; it’s about securing victory for the two passionate fanbases that exist in the Spanish capital.
And few men know this better than coaches Diego ‘Cholo’ Simeone and Carlo Ancelotti.
The two know each other perfectly, and taking into account the Italian coach’s two spells at Real Madrid, they’ve met on seven different occasions in La Liga Santander. The balance is in favour of the Argentine. With El Cholo at the helm, Atleti have managed to win four of the seven Madrid Derbies against the Italian.
The first time these two iconic coaches faced each other in La Liga was in the 2013/14 season. It was Ancelotti’s first season as Real Madrid coach,...
And few men know this better than coaches Diego ‘Cholo’ Simeone and Carlo Ancelotti.
The two know each other perfectly, and taking into account the Italian coach’s two spells at Real Madrid, they’ve met on seven different occasions in La Liga Santander. The balance is in favour of the Argentine. With El Cholo at the helm, Atleti have managed to win four of the seven Madrid Derbies against the Italian.
The first time these two iconic coaches faced each other in La Liga was in the 2013/14 season. It was Ancelotti’s first season as Real Madrid coach,...
- 2/24/2023
- by News Bureau
- GlamSham
New Delhi, Feb 23 (Ians) The Madrid Derby is the blockbuster game of Matchday 23 in Laliga Santander, a clash between two teams who can’t afford to drop points and who’ll produce some fascinating duels.
Real Madrid and Atletico de Madrid will face off this Saturday in the Madrid Derby in Laliga Santander, in what will be a thrilling contest between two teams who can’t afford to drop points and who’ll produce some fascinating duels, such as Thibaut Courtois vs Jan Oblak in goals or deadly dribbler Vinícius vs ball-winning Reinildo.
No margin for error for either side
Carlo Ancelotti and Diego Simeone’s squads are at a point in the Laliga Santander season where they can’t afford to slip up. Los Blancos find themselves eight points behind leaders Fc Barcelona and anything less than three points will be a step backwards in their quest for the title.
Real Madrid and Atletico de Madrid will face off this Saturday in the Madrid Derby in Laliga Santander, in what will be a thrilling contest between two teams who can’t afford to drop points and who’ll produce some fascinating duels, such as Thibaut Courtois vs Jan Oblak in goals or deadly dribbler Vinícius vs ball-winning Reinildo.
No margin for error for either side
Carlo Ancelotti and Diego Simeone’s squads are at a point in the Laliga Santander season where they can’t afford to slip up. Los Blancos find themselves eight points behind leaders Fc Barcelona and anything less than three points will be a step backwards in their quest for the title.
- 2/23/2023
- by News Bureau
- GlamSham
Madrid, Feb 22 (Ians) Real Madrid’s impressive win away to Liverpool at Anfield on Tuesday night has come with a price ahead of their La Liga derby at home to Atletico Madrid this weekend.
David Alaba had to leave the game in the first half after suffering a hamstring problem, while Rodrygo was forced out in the second half after suffering a strain high on the back of his left leg.
It looks to be impossible for Alaba to recover for Saturday’s match at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium, while Rodrygo will also be a doubt for that game and next week’s Copa del Rey semifinal first leg at home to Fc Barcelona, a Xinhua report said.
The Brazilian started on Wednesday due to the absence of Toni Kroos in midfield (although the German came on as a substitute), but with Kroos and Aurelien Tchouameni both fit at the weekend after suffering from flu,...
David Alaba had to leave the game in the first half after suffering a hamstring problem, while Rodrygo was forced out in the second half after suffering a strain high on the back of his left leg.
It looks to be impossible for Alaba to recover for Saturday’s match at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium, while Rodrygo will also be a doubt for that game and next week’s Copa del Rey semifinal first leg at home to Fc Barcelona, a Xinhua report said.
The Brazilian started on Wednesday due to the absence of Toni Kroos in midfield (although the German came on as a substitute), but with Kroos and Aurelien Tchouameni both fit at the weekend after suffering from flu,...
- 2/22/2023
- by News Bureau
- GlamSham
Madrid (Spain), Feb 20 (Ians) Midfielders Toni Kroos and Aurelien Tchouameni have both been left out of the Real Madrid squad that left for Liverpool on Monday ahead of their UEFA Champions League last-16 first-leg tie.
The duo missed Saturday’s 2-0 win away to Osasuna with flu and neither has recovered in time for the game. That limits the options of coach Carlo Ancelotti in midfield, and the Italian will almost certainly line up with Luka Modric, Dani Ceballos and Eduardo Camavinga.
The good news for Madrid is that Karim Benzema has shaken off the slight muscle issue that sidelined him at the weekend and has been included in the squad, reports Xinhua.
Ancelotti has also called up B-team striker Alvaro Rodriguez, who impressed in a brief substitute appearance on Saturday night. The tall forward set up Vinicius Jr for a goal that was disallowed for offside and then assisted...
The duo missed Saturday’s 2-0 win away to Osasuna with flu and neither has recovered in time for the game. That limits the options of coach Carlo Ancelotti in midfield, and the Italian will almost certainly line up with Luka Modric, Dani Ceballos and Eduardo Camavinga.
The good news for Madrid is that Karim Benzema has shaken off the slight muscle issue that sidelined him at the weekend and has been included in the squad, reports Xinhua.
Ancelotti has also called up B-team striker Alvaro Rodriguez, who impressed in a brief substitute appearance on Saturday night. The tall forward set up Vinicius Jr for a goal that was disallowed for offside and then assisted...
- 2/20/2023
- by News Bureau
- GlamSham
Madrid (Spain), Feb 3 (Ians) Real Madrid are facing an increasing injury crisis as their season continues without let-up.
Central defender Eder Militao and striker Karim Benzema both had to limp out of their 2-0 win at home to Valencia on Thursday night.
Militao, who has been in excellent form in recent weeks, went off in the first half, with what looked like a problem with his right abductor muscle, while Benzema asked to be changed after an hour of the game with another muscle issue.
“This is what happens when you play every three days. There is no time to recover,” lamented Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti after the game.
Real Madrid are already without their only left back Ferland Mendy for around six weeks with a muscle injury, while Lucas Vazquez is sidelined with a twisted ankle he suffered in the Spanish Supercup and will be out for another month.
Central defender Eder Militao and striker Karim Benzema both had to limp out of their 2-0 win at home to Valencia on Thursday night.
Militao, who has been in excellent form in recent weeks, went off in the first half, with what looked like a problem with his right abductor muscle, while Benzema asked to be changed after an hour of the game with another muscle issue.
“This is what happens when you play every three days. There is no time to recover,” lamented Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti after the game.
Real Madrid are already without their only left back Ferland Mendy for around six weeks with a muscle injury, while Lucas Vazquez is sidelined with a twisted ankle he suffered in the Spanish Supercup and will be out for another month.
- 2/3/2023
- by News Bureau
- GlamSham
Madrid, Feb 2 (Ians) The second half of La Liga season gets underway this weekend as the fixture pile up continues in Spain.
Athletic Bilbao and Cadiz get the weekend underway on Friday night, with the home side looking for their first league win of 2023. Athletic also need to start scoring goals after having found the net just once in their five league matches since the start of the year.
The fact Cadiz won 1-0 on their last two visits to the San Mames Stadium could be a worry to the home side.
Espanyol’s recovery suffered a setback when they lost to Almeria last weekend, but Diego Martinez’s side has a chance to get back on track against a tough Osasuna. As always, Joselu will be the main threat for Espanyol, having scored 11 of their 23 league goals this season, although home fans will be keen to see some of...
Athletic Bilbao and Cadiz get the weekend underway on Friday night, with the home side looking for their first league win of 2023. Athletic also need to start scoring goals after having found the net just once in their five league matches since the start of the year.
The fact Cadiz won 1-0 on their last two visits to the San Mames Stadium could be a worry to the home side.
Espanyol’s recovery suffered a setback when they lost to Almeria last weekend, but Diego Martinez’s side has a chance to get back on track against a tough Osasuna. As always, Joselu will be the main threat for Espanyol, having scored 11 of their 23 league goals this season, although home fans will be keen to see some of...
- 2/2/2023
- by News Bureau
- GlamSham
Madrid (Spain), Feb 1 (Ians) Real Madrid on Thursday night have the chance to strengthen their position in second place in La Liga by piling some hurt on managerless Valencia.
Valencia travel to the Santiago Bernabeu with club stalwart ‘Voro’ Gonzalez in temporary charge after Gennaro Gattuso left the club ‘by mutual consent’ on Monday for a string of bad results leaving them just a point above the relegation zone.
Thursday’s match is part of the 17th round of matches in La Liga and was postponed earlier this month as the twor sides met in the semifinal of the Spanish Supercup in Saudi Arabia.
That game should give Valencia some hope of getting something from the Bernabeu, as they twice came from behind in Saudi Arabia to draw 2-2, before eventually succumbing on penalties to Madrid.
Carlo Ancelotti’s side receives Valencia after being held to a 0-0 draw by Real Sociedad,...
Valencia travel to the Santiago Bernabeu with club stalwart ‘Voro’ Gonzalez in temporary charge after Gennaro Gattuso left the club ‘by mutual consent’ on Monday for a string of bad results leaving them just a point above the relegation zone.
Thursday’s match is part of the 17th round of matches in La Liga and was postponed earlier this month as the twor sides met in the semifinal of the Spanish Supercup in Saudi Arabia.
That game should give Valencia some hope of getting something from the Bernabeu, as they twice came from behind in Saudi Arabia to draw 2-2, before eventually succumbing on penalties to Madrid.
Carlo Ancelotti’s side receives Valencia after being held to a 0-0 draw by Real Sociedad,...
- 2/1/2023
- by News Bureau
- GlamSham
New Delhi, Jan 28 (Ians) The world will be watching as Real Madrid and Real Sociedad face off on Monday (1:30am Ist) at the Estadio Santiago Bernabeu, with the second-placed and third-placed teams in Laliga Santander doing battle.
These are two clubs who are battling for the top spot in the table, who are led by elite coaches and star players and who play a thrilling brand of football.
A duel between two great goalkeepers: Courtois vs Remiro
The fact that both Real Madrid and Real Sociedad are near the top of the table, racking up points week after week, is partly down to their two goalkeepers. Thibaut Courtois and Alex Remiro having been making saves for their teams week in week out, producing parries that are worth points. Now, they’ll face each other in the capital. The Basque side’s goalkeeper has managed to keep seven clean sheets...
These are two clubs who are battling for the top spot in the table, who are led by elite coaches and star players and who play a thrilling brand of football.
A duel between two great goalkeepers: Courtois vs Remiro
The fact that both Real Madrid and Real Sociedad are near the top of the table, racking up points week after week, is partly down to their two goalkeepers. Thibaut Courtois and Alex Remiro having been making saves for their teams week in week out, producing parries that are worth points. Now, they’ll face each other in the capital. The Basque side’s goalkeeper has managed to keep seven clean sheets...
- 1/28/2023
- by News Bureau
- GlamSham
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