Vinicius Junior has been on fire form this year. The Brazilian has scored 4 and assisted 1 in the 6 games that he has played for Real Madrid this season – and with these goals and assists come celebrations. One of his iconic celebrations this year is the Brazilian Samba, a type of dance that …
There was a major outcry calling out racism in Brazil and internationally when Vinicius Jr., the Real Madrid star footballer came under racist (particularly anti-black comments) on Friday. On the 15th of September, Pedro Bravo, the president of the Spanish Football Agents’ Association (AEAF) and a huge Atletico Madrid fan, told the winger to “stop …
Eden Hazard has not had it easy in the last few years. Since leaving Chelsea to join Real Madrid on a €100m+ move, things haven’t gone as swimmingly for the winger as he had hoped for. He has only made 70 La Liga appearances for Los Blancos in four seasons, with the majority of them …
Managers and coaches are known to put a lot of emphasis on how their sides approach the initial stages of a game. Aside from setting the tempo and pace, a solid approach early on can effectively influence the rest of the 90. Aggressive pressing or dominating possession from the go are ways of lowering opposition …
European Champions Real Madrid started their title defence on match day 1 against Scottish heavyweights Celtic. The two clubs, alongside Shakhtar Donetsk and RB Leipzig, make up Group F, which Real Madrid are expected to waltz through. Of course, things are never that simple, something the Galacticos learnt during their trip to Glasgow. 2022 marks …
Technology is taking over all aspects of our lives, including football. Goal-line technology is now commonplace and VAR is becoming more and more prominent as seasons go by. Analytics in football too has been growing in importance. In-game data analytics is being used to track player performance and fitness data. The dugouts have real-time data …
Some football rivalries are geography-based, like Manchester United v Manchester City. Some others are political-based, like Celtic v Rangers. And then there are rivalries which are legacy-based. The last form of rivalry is between the best teams in a country, like Dortmund v Bayern Munich. Barcelona v Real Madrid, one of the most famous rivalries …
Football and fashion nowadays have become easy bedfellows. The role of footballers, especially off the pitch, has completely changed over the last ten years. The focus of brands is changing directly in proportion to the engagement rate that certain players can generate. It’s a marked move we’re going to see going forward, with major fashion …
Being football royalty, Real Madrid have no shortage of celebrity fans among their ranks. And among those A-list fans are individuals from various other sports who’ve made their admiration for the Galacticos public on numerous occasions. This includes the likes of Rafa Nadal, Joel Embiid, Carlos Sainz etc, with the latest addition being Chess Grandmaster Magnus …
Real Madrid picked up their third trophy of 2022 when they defeated Eintracht Frankfurt in the UEFA Super Cup game at the Helsinki Stadium in Finland on Wednesday. Carlo Ancelotti’s side started their season in ideal fashion, as they now look to focus on defending their La Liga and Champions League titles. It must feel …
Real Madrid Goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois recently became a topic of discussion on Twitter, for reasons one couldn’t guess no matter how much they tried. Coming on the back of a UCL triumph, Courtois looks to have picked exactly where he left off, as he appeared noticeably sharp during pre-season fixtures. The Belgian will be itching to …
Throughout its glittering history, Real Madrid have been able to attract a number of celebrity fans from other fields thanks to its global presence as a brand. The club boasts of a fan following from movie stars such as Tom Cruise and Russell Crowe and other sports personalities such as tennis legend Rafael Nadal and …
European royalty Real Madrid has completed two high-profile signings in this transfer window — the first signing of Antonio Rudiger to solidify the loopholes in defence and the second of the Frenchman, Aurelien Tchouameni, to strengthen the evergreen midfield. Both these signings have been made on a long-term basis, with the club expecting the duo …
During last year’s summer transfer window, Real Madrid managed to rope in a smart free signing in David Alaba who rejected many top clubs to fulfil his dream to wear the illustrious white shirt. The Austrian international proved to be a crucial acquisition for Los Blancos as he played a vital role in both their …
Karim Benzema’s evolution at Real Madrid over the years has been an inspiring one. Ever since Cristiano Ronaldo’s departure in 2018, the French forward has become the undisputed leader at the Santiago Bernabeu. Indeed, Benzema has taken massive strides forward and started to peak late into his career. The 34-year-old had arguably his best ever …
Real Madrid is gearing up for the pre-season after returning from their well-deserved break. The Spanish side, which completed the double last season of the domestic league and the Champions League, looks to continue their battle on the pitch against Barcelona in a friendly fixture in Las Vegas on July 24. But the situation that …
At last, the over-stretched saga of whether Gareth Bale will leave Real Madrid has come to an end. The 32-year-old who made the move from Tottenham Hotspur to Madrid back in 2013 for a whopping €101 million has finally bid goodbye to the club after nine years of service. Bale, who played a pivotal role …