Real Madrid has announced record revenue of €514 million for the 2011-12 season, an increase of seven percent. Real said that this is the highest figure earned by an international sports institution and makes the club the first one to surpass the 500 million Euros barrier in the sports industry. That is simply an amazing […]
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Jorge Mendes has confirmed his lack of surprise for and total support of Cristiano Ronaldo’s statements claiming he was sad at Real Madrid. Mendes, who is also Jose Mourinho’s agent, was reported in some sections of the press to have been caught off guard by his client’s words, but through a statement released yesterday afternoon via […]
Two of Europe’s big names, Real Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain picked up their first league wins of the season, while Manchester United needed two goals in the last four minutes to win at Sunderland. Elsewhere Bayern Munich flexed their muscles in Germany, thrashing Stuttgart 6-1. Here is a recap of the action across Europe this […]
Cristiano Ronaldo failed to celebrate his two goals against Granada on Sunday evening, and there are reports coming out of Spain that the Portuguese star had requested requested a transfer from Real Madrid after failing to get a new contract. After the game on Sunday Ronaldo was asked about his lack of celebration and said: […]
Andrés Iniesta has been named the winner of the 2011/12 UEFA Best Player in Europe Award, finishing ahead of Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo in an extremely close vote. Iniesta received 19 votes while Messi and Ronaldo both picked up 17 votes. The Barcelona midfielder, who helped Spain defend their European Championship title this summer, […]
Shocking start to the season for Real Madrid, who find themselves five points behind bitter rivals Barcelona after only two rounds of matches in La Liga. The champions lost 2-1 to Getafe today, which combined with last week’s 1-1 draw at home to Valencia means Jose Mourinho’s side has only picked up one point from […]
Tito Vilanova’s reign at Barcelona began with a commanding 5-1 victory against Real Sociedad, while champions Real Madrid were held 1-1 at home by Valencia. There might be a different manager on the touchline, but it is the same players on the pitch, still playing their traditional short passing game. And it took only four […]
The Daily Mail is reporting that Real Madrid have offered United Kaka on a season-long loan as they prepare for the arrival of Luka Modric. Mourinho wants to get rid of Kaka, but he is finding the number of clubs that can afford his wages are pretty small. So he is considering sending him on loan […]