Tag: Real Madrid
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Arsenal target Benzema makes incredible wage demand
Arsenal target Karim Benzema is currently in the middle of a contact battle with Spanish giants Real Madrid, prompting reports of a summer exit. The French striker is currently preparing in Brazil with his national team for the World Cup but talks of his future at the Santiago Bernabeu continue to roll on, with Spanish…
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Van Gaal informs Madrid of midfielder wish
Football Express News understands that Manchester United boss Louis van Gaal has made Real Madrid’s Sami Khedira a top target after missing out on Toni Kroos. The Dutch coach is yet to arrive at Old Trafford as he looks to guide the Dutch national side to a possible World Cup success in Brazil. However, his…
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FT: Brazil 3-1 Croatia
SAO PAULO – The opening game of the 2014 World Cup began with Brazil facing Croatia with the host nation fully expected to produce a performance. But a mistake by Real Madrid’s Marcelo saw the hosts go behind after some good play from Ivan Rakitic and Ivica Olic, whose cross was turned in the full-back.…
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Juventus ready to give up on Chelsea hitman
Serie A champions Juventus are reportedly set to abandon plans to pursue Chelsea striker Romelu Lukaku. Italian source Tutto Mercato Web claims the Turin giants have been running the rule over the Belgium international as they are impressed by the physical presence he can offer in the final third of the pitch. However, Juve are…
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Real Madrid hold positive talks with Man United target
Football Express News understands that Real Madrid have held positive talks with representatives of Bayern Munich midfielder Toni Kroos. The German international has been a constant name in media outlets coverage of transfer talk this summer already, following a change in his situation with German side Bayern Munich, with whom he has rejected a new…
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Napoli aim to rescue Spurs flop
Napoli hope to end attacker Erik Lamela’s Tottenham Hotspur nightmare by luring him back to Serie A during the summer transfer window, according to fresh reports in Italy. Il Mattino claims the Argentina international features prominently on a list of targets drawn up in Naples, and an offer could be made in the coming weeks.…
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Chelsea legend advises “stick a few quid on Uruguay”
Former Chelsea playmaker Alan Hudson has suggested it would be wise to back Liverpool’s Luis Suarez to win the World Cup by urging football fans to “stick a few quid on Uruguay.” When Uruguay play their World Cup fixtures this summer all eyes will be on their highly prized striker, Premier League top goal-scorer and…
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Modric: Rakitic deserves to play for Barcelona
Real Madrid midfielder Luka Modric has said that he was hoping international team-mate Ivan Rakitic would join the Spanish capital side but wished him well ahead of his move to Barcelona. Rakitic was in superb form last season and played a big part in Sevilla’s successful Europa League campaign, plus he was the only player…
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Ramos set for bumper Madrid deal
Real Madrid defender Sergio Ramos will be offered a new contract by Real Madrid which will see him join the likes of Gareth Bale and Cristiano Ronaldo as the best paid players at the club. Spanish daily Marca report that the Spanish World Cup winner will be heavily rewarded for his performances last season and…
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WC will determine Real Madrid’s Suarez move
Real Madrid’s interest in Liverpool striker Luis Suarez will be determined by the performance of the Uruguayan and French striker Karim Benzema. The Spanish capital side have held a long-term interest in Suarez and many media outlets have stated that a bid will be forthcoming in the near future. However, Suarez has claimed his happiness…
