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Latest Rumours On David De Gea And Thibaut Courtois

... goalkeeper, with David De Gea and Thibaut Courtois once again linked with moves to Los Blancos. Answering questions for  Sky Sports , the prominent journalist said the Galacticos have no bias between the potential signings of the Manchester United and Chelsea stoppers. "I'm not sure if there is a preference toward one because they have targeted both, and that's a normal approach," Balague said. "Go for both and either get one of them, or force the other to think they are not first choice, both outcomes which work in the club's favour.". OLI SCARFF/Getty Images. According to Spanish journalist Eduardo Inda (via Charles Perrin for the Express), De Gea has set his heart on returning to the city of his birth and wants to sign for Real despite previously featuring for bitter rivals Atletico Madrid. "Real ...

Real Madrid Defender Fabio Coentrao Paid £3,500 To Cheat On His Driving Theory Exam When He Moved To Spain

... as he was desperate to get a license before his move to Real Madrid in 2011. The Portugal international confessed in a Braga court that he had someone making hand signals during a video exam. Getty Images. Fabio Coentrao paid 4,000 to cheat in a driving exam. According to Portuguese paper O Jogo, the person assisted him by pointing to the right answer in the background. As punishment the court ordered the Los Blancos defender to pay £2,600 to a charity food bank in Braga. The 29-year-old said he was desperate to get his hands on a license when he was on the verge of joining Real Madrid. Getty Images. Fabio Coentrao won the Champions League in 2010 with Madrid. Getty Images. Coentrao wanted a licence before joining Real Madrid. Most read in football. Which teams are playing, when are they in action and what are their line-ups. Chelsea and Man City submit £43 m bids for Bayern Munich star Kingsley Coman to parent club Juventus. club over country. Jan Vertonghen says his Belgium national ...

Bayern Munich-real Madrid Ucl Quarterfinal 'master Vs. Pupil

... the potential to dazzle. Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane says he is looking forward to facing his former mentor in the looming Champions League quarterfinal against Carlo Ancelotti's Bayern Munich, admitting that there will be a "master versus pupil" feel to the occasion. Friday's draw set up a round-of-eight tie full of interesting plot lines, with Madrid playing the first leg in Munich on April 12, and the return taking place at the Bernabeu the following Tuesday. Zidane played under Ancelotti at Juventus, was then assistant when the Italian guided Madrid to the 2014 Champions League final, and was still at the Bernabeu when president Florentino Perez fired the much-loved "Carletto" just 12 months later. Speaking at a news conference just after the draw was completed, Zidane said he had learned a lot working under Ancelotti and fondly remembered their time working together. "It will be master against pupil for sure," Zidane said. "I was with him as assistant. l learned a lot from him. I've not spoken with him [since the draw]. He did great things at this club, and is a very good person. I had the good ...

Kylian Mbappe Interest, Latest Los Blancos Rumours

... as one of the most exciting prospects in world football. Indeed, according to Didac Peyret of Sport, Real’s great rivals Barcelona are also said to hold an interest in landing Mbappe. Here’s a look at why he’s been linked to some of the biggest clubs in the game. Although there was talk of Mbappe’s potential last season, manager Leonardo Jardim has given the youngster increased responsibility in 2016-17 despite his tender years. And the striker has thrived on it. While he’s not a regular starter for Monaco quite yet, Mbappe has featured in plenty of matches for the football club and led the line against Manchester City in the UEFA Champions League on Wednesday. Typically, when he is in the team, positive things happen on the football pitch. These numbers from Squawka Football sum up not only his potency in front of goal, but Mbappe’s ability to create too. Squawka Football @Squawka. Kylian Mbappé for Monaco across all competitions this season: 1575 ...

Real Madrid Set For €80m Mbappe Bid; Barca Eye Flamengo Striker Vinicius Jr

... sides to make a move for the 24-year-old South Korea international. Barca back off Bellerin. Next up, some rare good news for Arsenal fans in troubled times: Barcelona are leaning toward a summer move for Valencia right-back Joao Cancelo, Marca claims , with Hector Bellerin considered too expensive. Cancelo, with a reported release clause of €30 m, represents far better value for Barca than the potential €50-60 m transfer fee that Bellerin could command. In addition, it is said that there are doubts about bringing the Arsenal man back to the club where he began his youth career and the Premier League side are keen to keep a player they consider a future captain. Barcelona are leaning toward a move for Valencia right-back Joao Cancelo, with Hector Bellerin considered too expensive. - Manchester United have added to their global scouting network by employing Paulo Henrique Xavier, who worked as chief scout for the Brazilian FA until February, according to the Daily Mirror. The recruitment is said to be part of a plan by Jose Mourinho to make the Manchester team competitive for the best talent in South America. - ...

Athletic Bilbao 1-2 Real Madrid Player Ratings

... men to extend their lead at the top. Karim Benzema of Real Madrid celebrates (Photo: Getty Images Europe). Get Real Madrid CF updates directly to your inbox. + Subscribe. Thank you for subscribing. Could not subscribe, try again later Invalid Email. Real Madrid went five points clear at the top of La Liga with a 2-1 victory over Athletic Bilbao. Casemiro was the unlikely hero as he turned home after Cristiano Ronaldo's flick-on. Karim Benzema scored the opener for Real before Aritz Aduriz's leveller. But Real had the last laugh as Casemiro struck to secure all three points. Here are Kieran Canning's player ratings. Casemiro celebrates with Cristiano Ronaldo (Photo: REUTERS). Real Madrid. Navas 6 - Looked nervy throughout, but did make one fine save from Williams. Carvajal 7 - Brilliant break for what should have been the opener, but Ronaldo had strayed ...

Athletic Bilbao Must Stop Real Madrid's Deadly Sergio Ramos

... that with the winner against Real Betis on Sunday. With defender Mikel San Jose serving a one-match ban, centre-halves Yeray Alvarez and Aymeric Laporte will have to keep a close eye on Ramos. Aduriz was the active player to have scored the most headed goals in La Liga, with 45, before being overtaken by Real's Cristiano Ronaldo at the weekend. He said of Ramos: "It really stands out that a player like him does the same thing over and over again. His capacity to attack the ball is overwhelming.". But he believes his side can pull off a shock result against league leaders Real, telling Marca : "Real Madrid is one of the best teams out there. "We know in order to get a positive result we need to play a perfect game and have a good day. We can make life very difficult for them.". Teammate Inaki Williams said he believed the key to that would be stopping Ronaldo, ...

Real Madrid Stretch Lead Over Barcelona Thanks To Benzema And Casemiro

... the top of La Liga with a hard-fought 2-1 win at Athletic Bilbao. Karim Benzema put the visitors in front after being set up by Cristiano Ronaldo on 24 minutes but Bilbao, who had previously lost only once at home all season, equalised through Aritz Aduriz just after the hour. Real, though, were soon back in the lead when Casemiro tapped the ball in following a corner in the 68 th minute as Zinedine Zidane’s men kept the pressure up on Barça, who host Valencia on Sunday. The Wales forward Gareth Bale returned from his two-match suspension to join Benzema and Ronaldo in the Real frontline. La Liga's foreign players are easy targets until they master the Spanish language. Read more. Bilbao were defending a formidable home record, having not lost at San Mames since a 1-0 defeat to Barcelona in August. It was a positive start from Los Leones, who tested the Madrid ...

Real Madrid Get Own Plane To Rule The Skies As Well As The Champions League

... which Emirates serves, allowing Blancos fans to have their photos taken with it. "Cristiano Ronaldo, Sergio Ramos, Marcelo, Bale and Benzema attended the presentation of the new Real Madrid vinyl sticker on the Emirates A 380," the statement said. "The plane made its debut at the Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas airport and is covered with a giant image of the players. Its impressive design can be seen from all sides of the plane, as the vinyl sticker covers over 500 square metres. "As well as the Spanish capital, the Real Madrid A 380 will visit the majority of destinations that Emirates serves around the world, giving Real Madrid fans the opportunity to take a photo with the aeroplane. This also includes the United States, the same country that the team will be visiting this summer.". With their shiny new toy, the reigning European champions can no rule the skies as well as the continental game. Dermot Corrigan is a ...