Tag: Real Madrid

5 possible transfer targets for Real Madrid at striker
25Nov By Kevin ParviziNo Comments
Features, LaLiga

5 possible transfer targets for Real Madrid at striker

Although Real Madrid lost Karim Benzema in the summer 2023 transfer window - one year earlier than they expected - the Merengue club elected against opening up their pocketbooks to sign an elite striker option to replace the Frenchman. Instead, Los Blancos acquired LaLiga veteran Joselu on loan from Espanyol following their relegation, deciding to use new midfield signing Jude Bellingham in an attacking role behind a two-forward setup of Rodrygo Goes and Vinícius Júnior. So far, it's actually been defensive issues holding back Madrid rather than attacking woes, even if the presence of a true anchor point at the 9 is missing. It would make sense for Real Madrid to show interest in a 9 this coming summer if the right opportunity did pop up, as incoming signing Endrick is still only ...
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Is it time for Real Madrid to break a transfer tradition?
19Nov By Kevin ParviziNo Comments
Features, LaLiga

Is it time for Real Madrid to break a transfer tradition?

Real Madrid president Florentino Pérez wasn't actually known for his pragmatism the first time around. When he was in charge of the club in the early 2000s during the Galácticos era, Pérez took style over substance, and the star-studded Madrid sides often underperformed because they were so unbalanced. Real Madrid don't jump into transfers Now, Pérez's approach did pay dividends because of the star power he brought to the Bernabéu, but it is no coincidence that Real Madrid is a much more powerful club in the 2010s and 2020s in the presi's second stint in charge, given the lessons he learned from his initial failures. Pérez's pragmatic, sustainable approach has allowed Real Madrid to obtain the highest level of success in the Champions League despite minimizing their net spend. ...
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Ranking the 10 best Spanish footballers since 2000
11Nov By Kevin ParviziNo Comments
Features, LaLiga

Ranking the 10 best Spanish footballers since 2000

The Spanish national team was the most dominant side in world football from 2008 to 2012. In that time span, they won the European Championship twice and the World Cup once, proving just about impossible to beat behind a Tiki-Taka style of play that was perfected by Pep Guardiola in Barcelona. It is, therefore, unsurprising that when looking back at the best Spanish footballers of the century thus far, many of those players were key cogs in the Blaugrana wheel. Of course, when Spanish footballers are discussed, you had best believe there are plenty of rival Real Madrid players represented. These two historic clubs will unsurprisingly dominate the list of the 10 best Spanish footballers since the year 2000, but if you look closely, you'll find two players who were superstars without ...
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Ranking the 10 best transfers in Real Madrid history
10Nov By Kevin ParviziNo Comments
Features, LaLiga

Ranking the 10 best transfers in Real Madrid history

Nobody makes blockbuster signings quite like Real Madrid. From David Beckham and Zinédine Zidane to Cristiano Ronaldo and Gareth Bale, Los Blancos have made some of world football's most iconic transfer splashes over the decades, using these superstar signings to mark different eras of the club. But while the Galácticos are known for the glitz and glamor, the most impressive thing about Real Madrid is how sustainably the club has been run over the last decade after president Florentino Pérez learned from his mistakes in his first run. Real Madrid have become a club capable of making huge signings like Jude Bellingham, but they are also able to unearth gems outside of the top five leagues or invest in top talents for less than 10 million euros. All the while, they generate plenty of reve...
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Latest Real Madrid Transfer Rumors and News for 2024 windows
10Nov By Kevin ParviziNo Comments
Features, LaLiga

Latest Real Madrid Transfer Rumors and News for 2024 windows

Bookmark this page and check back for the latest Real Madrid transfer rumors and news for the 2024 windows. We only reference reliable sources covering the club, and each news item has a section with additional analysis to help contextualize the importance or relevance of the rumor. Real Madrid pretending not to want Mbappé? Details Cadena SER's Jesús Gallego recently reported that Real Madrid are no longer interested in Kylian Mbappé, stating three reasons. Firstly, that his wages would be too expensive in conjunction with a bonus fee for a free transfer. Secondly, that at almost 26 years old on arrival, he would no longer be a signing for the future like Vinícius Júnior, Jude Bellingham, and Eduardo Camavinga were. And thirdly, many Madridistas turned on Mbappé after the events i...
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Latest Women’s Soccer News and Transfer Rumors
5Nov By Joe SorianoNo Comments
Features, Women's Football

Latest Women’s Soccer News and Transfer Rumors

It can be difficult to find all the latest news on women's soccer in one place, particularly transfer rumors. We aim to change that by providing the latest updates, the source they come from, as well as additional context about the players and details of the potential deals. So check back here for the latest transfer rumors, news, and updates around the world of women's soccer, including Europe's top five leagues and the NWSL. News items are sorted based on recency, with the latest updates coming at the top. Is Alexia Putellas leaving Barcelona? Details Per a report from Diari Ara in Catalunya, Alexia Putellas is receiving highly lucrative offers from around the world, but she is still expected to stay with Barcelona. Analysis The Putellas rumors are nothing new, but they ...
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The 10 best signings made by UCL clubs: Barcelona and Bayern on twice, Real Madrid and Arsenal join in
25Oct By Kevin ParviziNo Comments
Champions League, Features

The 10 best signings made by UCL clubs: Barcelona and Bayern on twice, Real Madrid and Arsenal join in

Every team in the 2023/24 Champions League group stages has faced each other at least once, as the third round of fixtures finished on Wednesday night with more intrigue and a few surprising finishes. With Matchday 3 in the books, let's take a look at the new faces in the Champions League who are making a big impact for their current clubs. Here are the 10 best signings made by UCL outfits in the 2023/24 season. Real Madrid CM Jude Bellingham No signing in world football has made more of an impact than Jude Bellingham, as it is fair to say that the England international is the early Ballon d'Or favorite. Bellingham added another exquisite - and decisive - finish to what is become quite the catalogue of goals in a Real Madrid kit. He passed the ball into the net expertly to give Real...
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The 10 best young players in LaLiga this season: Gavi, Kubo shine alongside Real Madrid duo
23Oct By Kevin ParviziNo Comments
Features, LaLiga

The 10 best young players in LaLiga this season: Gavi, Kubo shine alongside Real Madrid duo

Who are the best young players in LaLiga right now in the 2023/24 season? We analyze the stars from Real Madrid, Barcelona, and even Granada. LaLiga needs to receive more recognition for being loaded with great young footballers. The Spanish top flight has quietly resumed its place as the most entertaining league in the world - a distinction it lost for a few seasons. But even without megastars Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, LaLiga is delivering the drama with a real title race and plenty of drama elsewhere in the table. It is also delivering great young footballers from powerhouses like Real Madrid and Barcelona to less mainstream clubs like Girona and Granada. Let's take a look at the 10 best young players of the 2023/24 LaLiga season so far, using the age of 23 as our c...
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Eden Hazard: The supreme entertainer that no coach could change
22Oct By James CormackNo Comments
Features

Eden Hazard: The supreme entertainer that no coach could change

The exact date escapes me, but I recall it being early 2012. Perhaps it was late 2011, I don't know. Anyway, life as a Tottenham supporter was pretty sweet under Harry Redknapp. Despite the success of 2009/10, 2011/12 lives fonder in my memory. Bale, Modric, Van de Vaart, Adebayor, Parker; Redknapp's Spurs at their apex. This was also a time when transfer discourse appeared pre-historic compared to the current information overload. Jim White and his yellow tie was the Fabrizio Romano of that era. His word was gospel. However, that's merely to contextualise the time. Twitter/X hadn't yet emerged as a cesspit of transfer gossip, and Teletext may have still been in fashion - possibly. So, when my dad uttered to me during an innocuous car journey that he'd heard "from a bloke down the pu...
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Real Madrid? Juventus? The 5 best transfer destinations for Man United’s Jadon Sancho
26Sep By Joe SorianoNo Comments
Features

Real Madrid? Juventus? The 5 best transfer destinations for Man United’s Jadon Sancho

Jadon Sancho's future at Manchester United seems to be over. His feud with manager Erik ten Hag has become a distraction, and it has gotten to the point where it is a bit ridiculous. Since joining United from Borussia Dortmund in a transfer worth 85 million euros, Sancho has been a disappointment. The flashes of brilliance have been few and far between, with inconsistency being the hallmark of his tenure in Manchester thus far. Despite all he accomplished in the Bundesliga as a legitimately world-class player for BVB, he has built no goodwill to fall back on in Manchester, so his feud with ten Hag is one-sided despite the pressure on the latter. Sancho has a lot to prove. He benefited from open spaces and Dortmund's playing style under Lucien Favre. There is a ton of quality in th...
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