Atletico Madrid striker Diego Costa has been banned for eight games after being found guilty of abusing a referee. The former Chelsea forward, 30, was sent off by official Jesus Gil Manzano during Atletico's 2-0 loss to Barcelona in La Liga. Manzano said in his match report that the Spanish international had "insulted his mother",... Continue Reading →
CR7 Will Start Against Ajax
Cristiano Ronaldo is fit enough to start for Juventus in Wednesday's Champions League quarter-final first leg against Ajax. Head coach Massimiliano Allegri has confirmed the 34-year-old has recovered sufficiently from a thigh injury sustained while on Portugal duty last month. Ronaldo has not played for the Serie A leaders since scoring a hat-trick in the... Continue Reading →
Sevilla Manager Diagnosed With Chronic Leukemia Diagnosis
Sevilla manager Joaquin Caparros has confirmed he has been diagnosed with chronic leukemia. The 63-year-old made the announcement on Sunday following his side’s 2-0 away victory against Real Valladolid. “It doesn't impede my work,” he said. “I am going about my daily life - on a day to day level, for training. I want to... Continue Reading →
Reports: Real Confident of Hazard Deal
Real Madrid are increasingly confident of signing Eden Hazard this summer, Sky Sports News understands. However, Chelsea are holding out for £100m despite Hazard having just over a year left on his contract. The situation is made complicated by Chelsea's two-window transfer ban, which will come into effect this summer, with the Blues' appeal to... Continue Reading →
Reports: Hazard Close to Agreeing Real Madrid Deal
Chelsea superstar Eden Hazard appears on the verge of signing for Real Madrid. The Belgian star has been linked with Real for years, and according to Marca, a deal is close and could be completed within the next several days. The agreement between Chelsea, Real Madrid and Hazard is "pretty much complete," according to the... Continue Reading →
Simeone Says Atleti Do Not Fear Messi
Diego Simeone has dismissed the notion of Atletico Madrid fearing Lionel Messi in Saturday's clash with Barcelona, instead choosing to praise the "incredible work" of opposite number Ernesto Valverde. Atletico head to Camp Nou trailing the leaders by eight points in the table, meaning anything less than a win is likely to end their hopes... Continue Reading →
Zidane: Modric Deserved the Ballon d’Or
Zinedine Zidane feels sorry for former Real Madrid coach Radomir Antic after he claimed Luka Modric did not deserve to win the Ballon d'Or. Antic said that it made no sense for Modric, who lifted the Champions League with Madrid before inspiring Croatia to a first World Cup final last year, to claim the 2018... Continue Reading →
Man City Ready to Pay Rodri’s €70m Release Clause
Manchester City have identified Atletico Madrid’s Rodri as their priority midfield transfer target this summer, as per reports. City believe the 22-year-old is the ideal candidate to strengthen their midfield and are prepared to pay his buy-out clause, which is thought to be €70 million (£60m/$80m). City sporting director Txiki Begiristain was in attendance at... Continue Reading →
Zidane Suffers First Loss After Real Madrid Return
Real Madrid lost for the first time since Zinedine Zidane's return, falling 2-1 at in-form Valencia in LaLiga. Goncalo Guedes scored the opener at Mestalla on Wednesday, with Valencia moving within a point of the Champions League places after extending their unbeaten run to 17 games in all competitions. Madrid, having needed a late Karim... Continue Reading →
Bonucci Backtracks on Kean Racist Abuse Remarks
Leonardo Bonucci has taken steps to clarify his remarks on the racist abuse reportedly suffered by Moise Kean during Juventus' match against Cagliari. “There were racist jeers after the goal, Blaise heard it and was angered," he said. "I think the blame is 50-50, because Moise shouldn’t have done that and the Curva should not... Continue Reading →
