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Real Madrid expected to part ways with coach Ancelotti; Xabi Alonso favourite to replace Italian: Report
New Delhi, April 9: Head coach Carlo Ancelotti's Real Madrid career is seemingly heading towards an end at the end of the season, with Bayer Leverkusen's Xabi Alonso said to be Los Blancos' frontrunner for the Italian's replacement.
Champions League: 'We'll try any way we can, but chances are slim', admits Ancelotti after Madrid's loss to Arsenal
London, April 9: Coach Carlo Ancelotti admitted Real Madrid's chances of reaching the Champions League semifinals are low after a stunning 3-0 loss against Arsenal in the quarterfinal first leg, but stated that his side will try to pull it off in any way they can as "stranger things have happened at the Bernabeu".
Champions League: Rice free-kicks inspire Arsenal to QF first leg win over Madrid
London, April 9: Two sensational Declan Rice free-kicks and a fine Mikel Merino finish saw Arsenal demolish Real Madrid 3-0 in the Champions League quarter-final first leg.
Saka rallies fans ahead of UCL QF vs Madrid, says 'Let's make it Emirates' greatest night'
London, April 7: Ahead of what Bukayo Saka describes as the biggest game of his club career, the Arsenal winger believes the fans will create 'the most beautiful night the Emirates has ever witnessed' against Real Madrid in the first leg of the UCL quarter-finals.
Arsenal are ready to win and beat Real Madrid: Arteta ahead of UCL QF first leg
London, April 7: Arsenal head coach Mikel Arteta believes his side is ready to win and beat Real Madrid in what is set up to be the biggest game the side have played in years at the Emirates Stadium in the first leg of the UEFA Champions League quarter-finals.
Road to UEFA Champions League semi-finals begins as top eight teams in Europe clash
New Delhi, April 7: The UEFA Champions League is entering its final stages, with the quarter-finals set to begin on Wednesday, with more drama and action on the cards in what has been an extraordinary tournament so far, full of surprises and excitement.
UEFA Champions League: Road to Munich heats up with fiery QF fixtures
New Delhi, April 7: As the UEFA Champions League is entering its final stages with the quarterfinals set to begin on Wednesday, more drama will unfold in what has been an extraordinary tournament so far, full of surprises and excitement.
Alert security officials stop fans from invading Real Madrid Leyendas vs FC Barcelona Legends clash
Navi Mumbai, April 6: Fans rushed into the DY Patil Stadium on Sunday to watch the El Clasico, one of the biggest rivalry across sports, between Real Madrid Leyendas against FC Barcelona Legends, where the former came out victorious by 2-0. The excitement that Indian football fans had to watch the game nearly flooded onto the pitch.
Real Madrid Leyendas defeat FC Barcelona Legends 2-0 in historic Navi Mumbai clash
Navi Mumbai, April 6: In a landmark moment for Indian sports, Real Madrid Leyendas came out victorious by 2-0 against the FC Barcelona Legends as the two iconic football giants reignited their iconic rivalry on April 6 at the DY Patil Stadium in Mumbai, as part of the much-anticipated 'Legends Faceoff'.
Real Madrid defeat FC Barcelona by 2-0 in historic 'Legends Faceoff' in India
Mumbai, April 7: In a landmark moment for Indian sports, Real Madrid Legends came out victorious by 2-0 against the FC Barcelona Legends as the two iconic football giants reignited their iconic rivalry on April 6 at the DY Patil Stadium in Mumbai, as part of the much-anticipated 'Legends Faceoff'.
Barcelona Legends vs Real Madrid Legends set to light up DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai
Navi Mumbai, April 6: Football fans in India are in for a nostalgic treat as legendary players from Spanish giants Barcelona and Real Madrid face off in a high-voltage exhibition match at the DY Patil Stadium today.
Barca play out draw with Betis to extend La Liga lead
Madrid, April 6: FC Barcelona extended its lead at the top of La Liga to four points over Real Madrid, but missed the chance to give an almost definitive statement in the title race after being held to a 1-1 draw at home to Betis.
Barcelona, Real Madrid icons gather in Mumbai for 'Legends Face-off'
Mumbai, April 5: In a moment that marks a milestone in India's sporting journey, global football giants FC Barcelona Legends and Real Madrid Legends are all set to reignite their historic rivalry--right here in Mumbai for the 'Legends Faceoff', as per The Sports Front press release.
Barcelona and Real Madrid icons gather for 'Legends Faceoff' in Mumbai
Mumbai, April 5: In a moment that marks a defining milestone in India’s sporting journey, global football giants FC Barcelona Legends and Real Madrid Legends are all set to reignite their historic rivalry here in Mumbai for the ‘Legends Faceoff’ on Sunday.
La Liga 2024-25: Barcelona, Real Madrid renew title duel after midweek Cup semis
Madrid, April 3: The demands of the intense season have already kicked in with the race for the title reduced to a head-to-head between FC Barcelona and Real Madrid, both of whom qualified for the final of the Copa del Rey after two intense semifinals this week. After winning their semifinal return leg away to Atletico Madrid on Wednesday night, FC Barcelona have very little recovery time before defending their three-point lead at the top of the La Liga at home to Real Betis on Saturday.
Barcelona set Copa del Rey final against Real Madrid
Madrid, April 3: FC Barcelona won 1-0 away to Atletico Madrid to secure a Copa del Rey final spot against Real Madrid
Football: Mixed news for Arsenal one week away from Real Madrid clash
London, April 2: There was good and bad news for Arsenal coach Mikel Arteta just a week away from his side's UEFA Champions League quarterfinal first leg at home to Real Madrid. The good news was the return of England winger Bukayo Saka after suffering a hamstring injury in December last year.
FC Barcelona and Real Madrid legends set for epic 'Legends Faceoff' in Mumbai on April 6
Mumbai, April 2: The entire squads for the highly anticipated 'Legends Faceoff' fixture between FC Barcelona Legends and Real Madrid Legends are announced, as per The Sports Front press release.
Puyol to lead Barcelona, Figo named Real Madrid captain for 'Legends Faceoff' in Mumbai
Mumbai, April 2: Carles Puyol will lead the Barcelona Legends while Luis Figo has been announced as the captain of the Real Madrid Legends as the squads for the 'Legends Faceoff' between the two Spanish giants have been announced on Wednesday.
Real Madrid squeeze past Real Sociedad for Copa del Rey final spot
Madrid, April 2: Antonio Rudiger's header with five minutes remaining in extra time qualified Real Madrid for the final of the Copa del Rey on Wednesday night after it was made to work harder than expected for a 4-4 draw and 5-4 on aggregate.
Premier League: Manchester United coach Amorim dismisses Fernandes exit rumours
London, April 2: Manchester United coach Ruben Amorim has said that Portuguese midfielder Bruno Fernandes is "not going anywhere" after recent reports suggesting that Real Madrid are interested in signing the 30-year-old playmaker.
Djokovic leads roll call of heroes to attend Laureus World Sports Awards
Madrid, April 1: A host of world-class sporting stars are set to descend upon Madrid for the 2025 Laureus World Sports Awards later this month, including 24-time grand slam tennis champion and current Laureus World Sportsman of the Year Novak Djokovic.
Thrills assured as Atletico host Barca for Copa del Rey final spot
Madrid, April 1: Atletico Madrid and FC Barcelona face off in the Copa del Rey semifinal second leg at the Metropolitano Stadium, aiming for a spot in the grand final on April 26.
'If it happens, I act differently but I can't promise': Slot reflects on his red card ahead of Merseyside Derby
Liverpool, April 1: Liverpool and Everton battled it out for a 2-2 draw in the last ever Merseyside Derby at Goodison Park on Feb 13. The tempers were at an all-time high after the final whistle which saw Liverpool head coach Arne Slot shown a red card.
'I have already told Bruno, he is not going anywhere': Amorim on Real Madrid links
Manchester, April 1: Ruben Amorim has shot down speculation linking Bruno Fernandes with a move to Real Madrid and revealed the Portuguese head coach has already told the midfielder he is not going anywhere.
Rooney supports Alexander-Arnold's rumoured Real Madrid switch, says 'I was tempted by move to Spain too'
New Delhi, March 31: Manchester United legend Wayne Rooney has stood up for Liverpool's Trent Alexander-Arnold, who is said to be leaving his boyhood club for Real Madrid this summer. The English striker revealed he too was tempted by a move to Spain and understands what the wing-back is thinking.
Mbappe is going to be a Real Madrid legend like Cristiano Ronaldo: Ancelotti
Madrid, March 31: After Kylian Mbappe’s heroics led Real Madrid to a vital 3-2 win over Leganes on Sunday (IST), head coach Carlo Ancelotti claims the French forward has the potential to become a legend like the club’s top scorer, Cristiano Ronaldo.
Andrea Berta joins Arsenal as sporting director
London, March 30: Arsenal have announced the onboarding of Andrea Berta as the club’s sporting director, filling the gap left by the resignation of Edu Gaspar in November.
Real Madrid sneak past Leganes as Atletico's title hopes slip away
Madrid, March 30: Real Madrid drew level on points with FC Barcelona at the top of La Liga after a narrow 3-2 win at home to Leganes with two goals from Kylian Mbappe.
Bundesliga: Leverkusen's sporting director confirms Alonso's stay as coach next season
Berlin: , March 29 (IANS) Rejuvenated under Xabi Alonso, Bayer Leverkusen have surged back into Bundesliga title contention - a race many had written off a few weeks back. A 3-1 home victory over Bochum tightened the gap on leaders Bayern Munich, reigniting belief in the reigning champions.
Ancelotti dismisses links with Brazil, reveals no contact from national team
Madrid, March 28: With reports suggesting that Brazil is looking for a replacement for current head coach Dorival jr, after the embarrassing 1-4 loss against rivals Argentina, Carlo Ancelotti, who is said to be the frontrunner for the job revealed he has had no contact from the national team and is under contract with Real Madrid.
La Liga: Four things to look out for in Spain's matchday 29
Madrid (Spain), March 28: La Liga goes into the final 10 weeks of the season with everything to play for in the title race, the battle to qualify for Europe, and the struggle to avoid relegation. Arch-rivals Barcelona and Real Madrid are in a close race for the title, with Barca enjoying a three-point lead over Real Madrid (60).
Real Madrid working to reach agreement with Trent Alexander-Arnold: Report
Madrid, March 25: Real Madrid are working to close Trent Alexander-Arnold's pre-contract agreement as quickly as possible. The English wingback has been on Los Blancos' radar for two years and talks are undergoing between both parties in hopes of striking a deal before the end of the season.
Xavi, Rivaldo, Owen, Pepe among others to join legends faceoff at Mumbai in April
Mumbai, March 24: The anticipation for the 'Legends Faceoff' has just hit a whole new level! As the countdown intensifies. Eight football legends, namely Xavi Hernandez, Rivaldo, Javier Saviola, Michael Owen, Pepe, Phillip Cocu, and Christian Karembeu, are set to join the historic showdown between FC Barcelona and Real Madrid Legends on April 6, 2025, at the iconic DY Patil Stadium, Navi Mumbai, as per The Sports Front press release.
Football greats Xavi, Rivaldo, Owen and others to join Legends Faceoff on April 6
Mumbai, March 24: As the countdown intensifies for the 'Legends Faceoff', eight more football greats, including the likes of Xavi Hernandez and Michael Owen, are set to join the historic showdown between FC Barcelona and Real Madrid Legends, scheduled for April 6 at the iconic DY Patil Stadium, Navi Mumbai.
Barca fights back against Atletico to stay top in La Liga
Madrid, March 17: Lamine Yamal and Ferran Torres scored injury-time goals as FC Barcelona came back from two goals down away to Atletico Madrid to win 4-2 and return to the top of La Liga on Sunday.
La Liga prez Javier Tebas fires back at Carlo Ancelotti's 72-hour warning
Madrid, March 16: After Real Madrid head coach Carlo Ancelotti issued a warning towards La Liga claiming his side will not take the pitch if they are made to play two games in a period of less than 72 hours, La Liga president Javier Tebas pointed out that Los Blancos will be playing in a period shorter than 72 hours in the coming weeks due to their own demands.
We'll never play a game with less than 72-hour rest, says Real Madrid coach Ancelotti
Castello: , March 16 (IANS) Coach Carlo Ancelotti has stated that Real Madrid will not play any matches if it is scheduled with less than 72 hours of rest between matches. He claimed Madrid had contacted La Liga twice about the scheduling issues but to no avail.
La Liga: Atletico Madrid, Barcelona go head-to-head with title in play
Madrid (Spain), March 15: Spanish giants Atletico Madrid and FC Barcelona go head-to-head on Sunday night in a game that will have a huge bearing on the outcome of this season's title race. The teams will kick off the game with Barca a point ahead of Atletico in the table, but with a game in hand after Atletico lost 2-1 in Getafe last weekend, while Barca's match at home to Osasuna was postponed following the death of club doctor Carles Minarro.
La Liga 2024-25: Four things to look out for in Spain's matchday 28
Madrid (Spain), March 14: La Liga goes into its last round of matches before the first international break of 2025.