Real Madrid Defeat Almeria 2-1 In La Liga
Real Madrid, the defending LaLiga champions, beat Almeria 2-1 in the first game of the new season on August 14 after falling down 1-0 after just six minutes. After another solo attempt by Vinicius, Lucas Vazquez scored the equalizer off a rebound in the 61st minute. David Alaba, a substitute, then scored the game-winning free kick… read-more
Tags: Football, Real Madrid, Almeria, La Liga, Lucas Vazquez
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Real Madrid Captain Sergio Ramos Proclaims His Exist From Club
Spanish Footballer Sergio Ramos has announced to discontinue his journey with the club. In the last 16 years of his career, Ramos has scored 101 goal and played around 671 matches for the club. Besides, the 35-year-old footballer has won five La Liga, two Copa del Rey and four Champions League trophies. However, the club will arrange an “act of tribute and farewell” for Ramos… read-more
Tags: Real Madrid, La Liga, Sergio Ramos, Champions League
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Zinedine Zidane Steps Down From His Post At Real Madrid, Says Report
Real Madrid’s Zinedine Zidane steps down as the Coach with an immediate effect, just days after the teams defeat in the La Liga’s title Atletico Madrid. Zidane’s decision comes after the end of disappointing campaign for the 13-time European Champions. Zidane guided Madrid to the 2017 La Liga title after taking charge for the first time in 2016, and for the second time in 2020. Official announcement relating to Zidane’s resignation is awaited… read-more
Tags: Real Madrid, Zinedine Zidane, La Liga, Atletico Madrid
Courtesy: The Times of India
Messi Thanks Pele After Receiving Praise Over Single-Club Goals Record
Barcelona's star footballer Lionel Messi has responded to Brazilian legend Pele's wishes sent after the former leveled with the latter's record of 643 goals scored for a single club. Sharing Pele's picture on Instagram, Messi thanked him and said, "It was really nice to see what those words mean coming from someone as big as you were." Earlier, Pele had shared a picture of Messi… read-more
Tags: Football, Lionel Messi, Pele, sports, Barcelona, La Liga
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Barcelona FC Convinces Players, Staff For Wage Cut, To Save €122 million
Amid financial crisis caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, Barcelona players and coaching staff have agreed to a wage cut for the rest of the 2020-21 season, saving up to €122 million for the club. Similarly, variable payments of about €50 million have been shelved for three years. "The agreement, if it is ratified, will be a milestone of a great importance to redirect the current economic situation," stated the club.
Tags: FC Barcelona, Barcelona, La Liga, Covid-19
Courtesy: Outlook India
Football: Newly-joined Real Sociedad Player David Silva Tests Positive for COVID
FC Real Sociedad has confirmed that midfielder David Silva, 34, has been tested COVID-19 positive after arriving in San Sebastian. The Spanish club stated that the former Manchester City player is not showing any symptoms and is self quarantined. Silva, a 4-time Premier League Title winner, completed a decade long stint with Manchester City and joined FC Real Sociedad earlier this month.
Tags: Real Sociedad, David Silva, La Liga, Manchester United, Spain., Covid-19
Courtesy: Hindustan Times
Football: Barcelona to Seek Legal Advice on Messi's "Transfer Request"
Soon after football star Lionel Messi expressed his desire to leave Barcelona, the Spanish football club has told that it would seek legal advice on it. Barcelona said that the clause, sought by Messi for leaving the club, has already expired in June. Reportedly, Messi's contract with Barcelona has a clause, which allowed the player to leave the club for free at the end of the season.
Tags: Lionel Messi, FC Barcelona, Football, La Liga
Courtesy: Indian Express