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Dec22020 by JBNo Comments

Zidane speaks on resigning after latest Shakhtar defeat

La Liga

Real Madrid manager Zinedine Zidane has said that he will not resign, despite another poor display from his team in a 2-0 defeat to Shakhtar Donetsk. Madrid's hopes of qualifying for the next stage of the Champions League is now in huge doubt after the game in Kiev, with second-half goals from Dentinho and Manor Solomon giving the home team the win. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The result means Shakhtar completed a shocking double over Madrid, with the Ukrainians also defeating Zidane's team 3-2 in October. Zidane is already feeling the pressure after an indifferent start to the campaign, as Madrid have now lost three of their last five games. But, the Frenchman has said that he will not be stepping down. “I am not going to resign – not at all," he ...

Nov62020 by JBNo Comments

Man Utd lower Paul Pogba’s fee ahead of a move to Real Madrid

Premier League, La Liga, Transfer Info

Paul Pogba could be set for a summer transfer to Real Madrid after Manchester United reportedly dropped their asking price to a £53million. The France international has come under heavy questioning this campaign, and has recently lost his place in the starting lineup despite the team's struggles on the pitch. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Now, United are ready to cash in on the midfielder and will accept a vastly reduced fee for his sale, according to Spanish publication AS. According to reports, United will sell Pogba this summer window despite the player being contracted until 2022. Madrid have been linked with him for some time, with the Frenchman heavily tipped to make a move to Santiago Bernabeu prior to the coronavirus crisis. Pogba has struggl...

Oct302020 by JBNo Comments

Benzema apologises to Vinicius Jr after telling team-mates not to pass to him

La Liga

Karim Benzema has reportedly apologised to Vinicius Junior after telling team-mates to not pass to him during Tuesday Champions League draw with Borussia Monchengladbach. Benzema was seen on camera accusing Vinicius of 'playing against us' while discussing with Ferland Mendy at half-time during their 2-2 draw with the German club. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); But Benzema has now cleared things up with the Brazilian by approaching him in training to explain himself and apologise for what was said, according to Marca. It is reported that both players have come to an understanding and that the Frechman’s comments were made in the heat of the moment. Benzema and Vinicius are believed to be on good terms after the discussion, and will maintain a good wor...

Oct282020 by JBNo Comments

Tunnel footage reveals Benzema laying into Vinicius & telling teammates to snub him

La Liga

Real Madrid forward Karim Benzema blasted Vinicius Junior’s first-half display against Gladbach to fellow Frenchman Ferland Mendy while the youngster was stood right by them. Despite securing a win over Barcelona at the weekend, Real’s struggles continued in the Champions League on Tuesday as they fell behind to Borussia Monchengladbach only a week after losing to Shakhtar Donetsk. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); A brace from Marcus Thuram put the hosts two goals up but Real Madrid managed to comeback, with Benzema netting in the 87th minute before Casemiro scored a stoppage-time equaliser to earn a 2-2 draw. Now footage has emerged after the match showing Benzema destroying Vinicius in the tunnel after the first half, speaking in French about the Brazili...

Oct272020 by JBNo Comments

Sergio Ramos clashes with Marcelo & Isco in Real Madrid dressing room row

La Liga

Sergio Ramos has clashed with his team-mates Isco and Marcelo over their poor performances for Real Madrid this campaign, according to reports in Spain. Madrid lifted some of the gloom around the club after defeats to Cadiz and Shakhtar Donetsk with a 3-1 win over Barcelona on Saturday, a game in which Isco and Marcelo were both unused substitutes. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); But there appears to still be a lack of harmony in the club's dressing room despite the victory against their fierce rivals, with Diario Sport claiming Ramos launched an attack on both players for their poor displays this season. The Spanish outlet claims Isco did not back down in his response to Real captain Ramos, and that Brazilian Marcelo was also targeted after the win over ...

Oct262020 by JBNo Comments

Isco caught on camera mocking Zidane with teammates in Clasico win

Premier League

Isco has been caught complaining about his limited role at the club under Real Madrid manager Zinedine Zidane. Isco - who was an unused substitute in Saturday's 3-1 Clasico victory over Barcelona - was picked up by Movistar TV cameras while talking to Luka Modric and Marcelo as they sat in the stands before the game. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); "If [Zidane] has to take me off, he takes me off in the 50th or 60th minute, sometimes at half-time," Isco said, which led to laughter from his teammates. "If he has to bring me on, he brings me on in the 80th minute." The Spanish midfielder has just started two games in La Liga this campaign. Against Real Valladolid, Isco played 57 minutes before he was substituted, and he was taken off after 45 minutes aga...

Oct102020 by JBNo Comments

Real Madrid respond to Pogba’s Man Utd exit hint

Premier League

Real Madrid have reportedly ruled out of the prospect of signing Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba. Earlier this week, the Frenchman conceded that it is still his ‘dream’ to play for Real Madrid and said he would be open to leaving Old Trafford for a move to Santiago Bernabeu. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); ‘Zidane? We all heard it [the speculation], things were said. My reply? Yes, every football player would like to play at Real Madrid. It may be a dream. It’s a dream for me, why not one day?’ Pogba said during a press conference. ‘I’m in Manchester and I love my club. I’m performing in Manchester, I’m enjoying myself and I want to do everything to put the club back where it deserves to be. I’ll give my all, just like my team-mates.’ But accor...

Oct72020 by JBNo Comments

How Cristiano Ronaldo & Sergio Ramos clashed after Modric won Ballon d’Or

La Liga

Cristiano Ronaldo and Sergio Ramos won 15 trophies together at Santiago Bernabeu but the duo are no longer on speaking terms, according to reports. The former team-mates will be reunited once again when Portugal take on Spain tonight but they had no contact for two years because of a dispute over Luka Modric winning the Ballon d'Or award in 2018. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); According to Marca, Sergio Ramos and the rest of the Real Madrid dressing room, with the exception of Marelo, have distanced themselves from the Portuguese forward after his reaction to the Croatian midfielder beating him to the prize. Ronaldo believed he had done enough to win the award for the sixth time and even told the Italian press: 'Of course I'm disappointed, but life goe...

Sep192020 by JBNo Comments

Zidane gives brutally honest comments On Gareth Bale’s move to Tottenham

La Liga, Premier League

Zinedine Zidane has given his thoughts on Gareth Bale's move to Tottenham on a season-long loan. The French manager hasn't ever had the best relationship with the forward and it shows with his reaction to the transfer. The Welshman fell out with his Zidane last campaign and was frozen out of the team, starting onlya game since March, and their relationship became very frosty. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); That breakdown saw Bale seek a move away from the club, with Real Madrid agreeing a loan deal with Tottenham that will see the La Liga giants pay a large proportion of his wages. Zidane was influential in Real signing Bale back in 2013 and, despite their recent friction, was quick to highlight the massive role the 31-year-old has played at the club b...

Sep182020 by JBNo Comments

Gareth Bale says goodbye to Madrid teammates & Zidane ahead of Tottenham move

Premier League, La Liga

Gareth Bale has reportedly said goodbye to his Real Madrid teammates and even wished Zinedine Zidane good luck ahead of his transfer move to Spurs. The winger has completed a medical and will return to Tottenham on a one-year loan deal after an agreement was reached over his exit which will see his £600,000-per-week salary co-funded by the two teams. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Bale will fly to London on Friday alongside Sergio Reguilon, who Tottenham will also sign from Real Madrid in a £27m deal. According to Spanish television station Cuatro, the Welshman was at Real Madrid’s training complex on Thursday to bid farewell to his teammates at the Bernabeu. Despite being cast aside by Zidane last campaign, Bale is still a popular figure inside the...