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☆ Jude Bellingham: How a 20-year-old Englishman fueled Real Madrid’s record-extending La Liga title
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-06 | by ( Issy Ronald | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

CNN —Jude Bellingham celebrated winning his first ever La Liga title with his mother, posting a picture on Instagram of the two hugging with the legendary Santiago Bernabéu Stadium stretching out behind them. We had a lot of continuity from the first to the last game.”When Bellingham joined Real Madrid, expectations were high for the young Englishman. Jude Bellingham celebrates with Real Madrid fans after winning the Champions League quarterfinal against Manchester City. He scored 10 goals in his first 10 games, won La Liga’s player of the month for August and quickly displayed his knack of finding late winners, rescuing Real late on against Getafe in September. It isn’t just his goalscoring that has proven so effective for Real Madrid.

Persons: CNN — Jude Bellingham, Santiago, Rodrygo, Ballon, Carlo Ancelotti, ”, Realmadrid, “, Jude Bellingham, Molly Darlington, Karim Benzema, Kylian Mbappé, “ Jude Bellingham, David Beckham, Cristiano Ronaldo, Zinedine Zidane, Zidane, Steve McManaman, “ There’s, I’ve, Cádiz, CNN’s Amanda Davies Organizations: CNN, Liga, Real Madrid, Borussia Dortmund, La Liga, Bellingham, El, Barcelona, League, Manchester City, Reuters, Champions League, La, Real, Getafe, Spanish, Marca, TNT Sports, TNT, Warner Bros . Locations: Bellingham, La, Spanish, Madrid

☆ Real Madrid wins record-extending 36th La Liga title
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-05 | by ( Issy Ronald | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

CNN —Real Madrid sealed a record-extending 36th La Liga title on Saturday after rival Barcelona suffered a second-half collapse against Girona, succumbing to a 4-2 defeat which ensured that Los Blancos cannot be overtaken at the top of the table. Such has been Real Madrid’s dominance in the league this season that a 36th title has seemed almost assured for a while now. Goals from Brahim Díaz, Joselu and, of course, Jude Bellingham propelled Real Madrid to its decisive win against Cádiz on Saturday. “I’d be lying to you if I told you that when I was little I didn’t dream of winning a La Liga as captain,” Real Madrid captain Nacho told his club’s website, after winning his fourth league title. For a club that has won as many trophies as Real Madrid, winning the league represents only a job half-done - it is winning in Europe that truly counts.

Persons: Andreas Christiansen, Robert Lewandowski, Paulo Gazzaniga, Barça, Cristian Portu, Miguel Gutiérrez’s, Los Blancos, Brahim, Jude Bellingham, Luka Modrić, Marcelo, Karim Benzema, “ I’d, Nacho, “, It’s, Carlo Ancelotti Organizations: CNN — Real, La Liga, Barcelona, Real, Madrid, Paulo, Girona, Atlético Madrid, Cádiz, Bellingham, El, Real Madrid, Nacho, Liga, ” Real Madrid, Champions League, Bayern Munich Locations: CNN — Real Madrid, Girona, Barcelona, La, Real Madrid, Europe

☆ Jude Bellingham wants ‘more extreme consequences’ for fans who racially abuse players
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-24 | by ( Amanda Davies | Ben Church | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +5 min

CNN —Real Madrid star Jude Bellingham said players should have greater involvement in how decisions are made to tackle racism in soccer. “I do think there’s got to be more extreme consequences,” said Bellingham. In 2023, La Liga told CNN Sport that it cannot impose punishments on clubs or fans itself. European soccer’s governing body UEFA told CNN Sport that it has continued to publicly denounce racism and has launched multiple campaigns to try tackle the issue. Real Madrid superstarBellingham has flourished since joining Real Madrid from German side Borussia Dortmund at the start of the season, settling in much more quickly than many had expected.

Persons: Jude Bellingham, CNN’s Amanda Davies, Vinícius Júnior, there’s, ”, “, Vinícius Jr, Vinícius, Jose Breton, Gianni Infantino, Bellingham, he’s, El, Gareth Southgate’s, “ We’ve Organizations: CNN — Real Madrid, CNN, Black, Real Madrid, Atlético Madrid, Valencia, Osasuna, Real, Bellingham, Getty Images, ” CNN, La Liga, Royal Spanish Football Federation, CNN Sport, FIFA, FIFA Congress, UEFA, Borussia Dortmund, League, England Locations: Bellingham, Madrid, Spain, Mallorca, Real Valladolid, Atlético, Getty Images Bellingham, “, German, England

☆ Novak Djokovic tells CNN he has visualized winning record-breaking 25th grand slam title
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-23 | by ( Ben Church | Amanda Davies | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

CNN —Novak Djokovic said he’s “looking forward” to the chance of winning a record-breaking 25th grand slam singles title at the French Open this year. The Serbian superstar has won 24 grand slam singles titles to date – the most of any man – and currently shares the all-time record with Margaret Court. So I’ve been, you know, really looking forward to it,” Djokovic said. “Of course I’m not the only one that wants to grab that title but I look forward to it. Borja B. Hojas/Getty ImagesIf Djokovic needs any tips on preparing for retirement then Brady could be the man to turn to.

Persons: CNN — Novak Djokovic, he’s, CNN’s Amanda Davies, Djokovic, –, Margaret Court, I’ve, ” Djokovic, Novak, Jude, Groot, Simone Biles Djokovic, Tom Brady, Brady, ”, ” Brady, “, you’re, Borja, You’ll, there’s, we’ve, it’s Organizations: CNN, Jude Bellingham, Groot Team, Spain women’s, NFL, El Locations: Serbian, French, Spain

☆ La Liga branded ‘embarrassing’ by Barcelona for lack of goal-line technology in Real Madrid’s controversial El Clásico win
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-22 | by ( Matias Grez | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

CNN —Barcelona manager Xavi and goalkeeper Marc-André ter Stegen have labeled La Liga “embarrassing” for its lack of goal-line technology after the team was denied what it thought was a legitimate goal in Sunday’s 3-2 El Clásico defeat by Real Madrid. The camera angles provided by VAR were inconclusive – including one looking directly down the goal line that was blocked by Lunin’s body – meaning Soto’s original decision stood. According to FIFA, goal-line technology can notify a referee within “a second” if the whole of the ball has crossed the line. Barcelona's German Marc-Andre ter Stegen called La Liga's lack of goal-line technology 'embarrassing.' “I can’t find the words to explain what happened on the goal line,” Ter Stegen told reporters, per ESPN.

Persons: Xavi, Marc, André ter, Vinícius, Andreas Christensen’s, Lamine, Andriy Lunin, César Soto’s, Javier Tebas, “, ”, German Marc, Andre ter Stegen, Javier Soriano, ” Tebas, Lucía Taboada, El, Jude Bellingham, ” Ter Stegen, ” Xavi, Jude Bellingham's, David Ramos, Carlo Ancelotti, Ter Stegen Organizations: CNN —, Liga, Real Madrid, Barca, La Liga, FIFA, AFP, Getty, Liga didn’t, Diario AS, ” Real Madrid, ESPN, Real, Forbes Locations: CNN — Barcelona, Sunday’s, Spanish, German, La, Barcelona

☆ Vinícius Jr. scores first-half hat-trick as Real Madrid dominates Barcelona to win Spanish Super Cup
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-15 | by ( Samuel Joseph | Sam Joseph | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

CNN —Real Madrid claimed its 13th Spanish Super Cup with a comprehensive 4-1 demolition of arch-rival Barcelona in El Clásico on Sunday. The result was sweet revenge for Madrid, which was defeated 3-1 by Barcelona in the 2023 edition of the tournament. “We wanted to win the final,” said Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti after the game. Real doubled its advantage three minutes later when Vinícius scored his second, sliding in to meet a low Rodrygo cross to leave Barcelona reeling. Yasser Bakhsh/Getty ImagesHowever, the moment of hope turned out to be fleeting as Vinícius completed his hat-trick only minutes later.

Persons: Vinícius Jr, Rodrygo, “, ”, Carlo Ancelotti, “ Vinícius, Atlético, Robert Lewandowski, Barça’s, Ronald Araújo, Xavi, We’ll, ” Madrid, Vinícius, phenom Jude Bellingham, Iñaki Peña, Yasser Bakhsh, Cristiano Ronaldo’s, siu, Nassr –, Cristiano, ” Vinícius, Ferran Torres, Andriy Lunin, Torres, Lunin, Lewandowski, Jules Koundé, Araújo, Giuseppe Cacace, João Félix Organizations: CNN — Real Madrid, Spanish, Los, Atlético Madrid, ”, Vinícius, King Saud University, Madrid, Lewandowski, Real, Barcelona, La Liga, Getty Locations: Barcelona, El Clásico, Madrid, ” Barcelona, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Pedri, AFP, Bellingham, Girona

☆ Prices for a set of Messi’s World Cup jerseys could exceed a record $10 million
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-20 | by ( Jordan Valinsky | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

A set of six jerseys that he wore during last year’s World Cup, which his home country of Argentina won, are being put up for auction by Sotheby’s next week. That shirt currently holds the world record title of being the “most valuable item of sports memorabilia ever sold at auction,” according to the auction house. Bids were initially expected to range from $5 million to $7 million, perhaps signaling that Messi’s jersey prices could go higher. The online auction for Messi’s jerseys runs from November 30 to December 14 and will be displayed during that time in a free exhibition at Sotheby’s gallery in New York. His appearances sent MLS ticket prices skyrocketing and fans had trouble getting their hands on replica jerseys for several months.

Persons: Lionel Messi, Sotheby’s, Michael Jordan, Diego Maradona, ”, Brahm Wachter, Messi, Messi’s, Tom Brady, Kobe Bryant, Germain Organizations: New, New York CNN — Soccer, France, FC Barcelona, Cristiano Ronaldo’s Real, NFL, NBA, MLS, Inter Miami, Paris Saint, FIFA, Adidas Locations: New York, Argentina, Argentine, Cristiano Ronaldo’s Real Madrid, Barcelona, Paris, Qatar

☆ Real's Bellingham likely to feature against Braga after shoulder injury
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-07 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

That result cost Real their place at the top of the table, with Girona moving two points ahead, and although Bellingham finished the game he was doubtful for the Braga tie. "It would be important, at this stage of the season, to finish the group stage in four games," Ancelotti said. "If Puyol wants to talk to Vinicius, let him talk," Ancelotti said. Ancelotti's side took a 2-0 lead at Braga but the home team pulled one back in the 63rd minute to make for a nervous ending. Real top Group C with nine points followed by Napoli on six, with Braga in third place with three points.

Persons: Jude Bellingham's, Carlo Ancelotti, he's, Ancelotti, He'll, Carles Puyol, Vinicius Jr, Vinicius, Trevor Stynes, Ken Ferris Organizations: Braga, Wednesday, Champions League, Bellingham, England, Rayo Vallecano, Champions League Group, Bernabeu, Brazilian, Clasico, Real, Barca, Napoli, Thomson Locations: MADRID, Real Madrid, Girona, Spain, Barcelona

☆ Ballon d’Or: Lionel Messi and Aitana Bonmatí win men’s and women’s awards
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-30 | by ( George Ramsay | Patrick Sung | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +7 min

CNN —Lionel Messi won a record-extending eighth Ballon d’Or on Monday, while Barcelona and Spain star Aitana Bonmatí won the Ballon d’Or Féminin – the annual soccer awards celebrating the best players in the men’s and women’s game. This [award] is also for you, I share it with you and with all of Argentina.”Barça and Spain midfielder Aitana Bonmati receives the Woman Ballon d'Or award during the 2023 Ballon d'Or France Football award ceremony on October 30. “I’m very proud to receive the Ballon d’Or tonight. In both places, I have the best teammates next to me that make me better every day.”Aitana Bonmatí has won the Ballon d'Or Féminin for the first time. Barcelona Femení won Women’s Club of the Year for its standout year, which included three titles – Liga F, the Spanish Super Cup and the Women’s Champions League – and having a roster which included six Ballon d’Or Féminin nominees, including the winner, Bonmatí.

Persons: Lionel Messi, Ballon d’Or, Aitana Bonmatí, Féminin, Messi, Ballon, Erling Haaland, Germain, Kylian, “, I’ve, ”, David Beckham, Aitana, ” Messi, Odd Andersen, Diego Maradona, Diego, Maradona, ” Barça, Aitana Bonmati, Franck Fife, ” Bonmatí, Novak Djokovic, haven’t, ” Aitana Bonmatí, Javier Borrego, Alexia Putellas, Sam Kerr, Bonmatí’s, Salma Paralluelo, Jude Bellingham, Gerd Müller, Stefan Wermuth, Pep Guardiola’s, Barcelona Femení, d’Or Féminin, Bonmatí, Ballon d’Or Lionel Messi, Argentina Ballon, Spain Gerd Müller, Striker, Emiliano Martínez, Socrates, Vinícius Jr Organizations: CNN, Argentina’s, Inter Miami star’s, Manchester City, Paris Saint, Inter Miami, Argentina –, Copa América, Getty, Argentina national, …, Copa, France Football, Barcelona, Liga, League, Wolfsburg, world’s, FC Barcelona, Europa Press, Chelsea, Roja, Bellingham, Real Madrid, Borussia Dortmund, German, FA, Men’s Club, pipping Inter Milan, Women’s Club, Spanish, Women’s, League –, Norway Yashin, Aston Villa, Argentina Kopa, Real, Brazil Men’s Club, Year Manchester City Women’s Club Locations: Barcelona, Spain, Paris, Argentina, Qatar, Argentine, AFP, Australia, New Zealand, Barça, Spanish, Bellingham, Los, Madrid, El Clásico, Manchester, Istanbul, Bonmatí, Manchester City, Norway, Real Madrid, Brazil

☆ Jude Bellingham confirms status as a generational talent with injury time winner for Real Madrid in El Clásico
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-29 | by ( Issy Ronald | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

“Another comeback,” he told Real’s website after the match. Real Madrid sits top of La Liga. Jose Breton/Pics Action/NurPhoto/Getty Images“He could easily score 20 or 25 goals,” manager Carlo Ancelotti told Real’s website afterwards. And it is his maturity and decision-making, as much as skill on the pitch, that is drawing praise from his manager at Real Madrid. “We’re all surprised at the level he’s at, especially in terms of how effective he’s been,” Ancelotti told the club’s website.

Persons: CNN — Jude Bellingham, ”, Real’s, Jose Breton, Carlo Ancelotti, “, Bellingham, “ We’re, ” Ancelotti Organizations: CNN, Real Madrid, Barcelona, Luka, La Liga, Bellingham, €, Italy Locations: El Clásico, Barcelona, Madrid, England

BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Barcelona coach Xavi Hernández is keeping his cards close to his chest before the first “clasico” of the season. They all returned to training Friday, a day before Madrid arrives with a one-point lead in the Spanish league standings. “I will play my best players, those that are 100% ready,” the Barcelona coach said. Political Cartoons View All 1223 ImagesMadrid coach Carlo Ancelotti said he wasn't worried who played for Barcelona as long as Jude Bellingham was ready to go. Regardless of who plays for the host team, Xavi has a huge task in finding a way to stop Bellingham and Vinícius Júnior.

Persons: Xavi Hernández, Robert Lewandowksi, de Jong, Pedri González, Jules Koundé, “, Ferran Torres, Carlo Ancelotti, wasn't, Jude Bellingham, Bellingham, Ancelotti, Xavi, Vinícius, ” Xavi, Ronald Araújo, De Jong, Oriol Romeu, Gavi Paéz, “ Oriol, ” Bellingham, Karim Benzema’s, Toni Kroos, Federico Valverde, Aurélien Tchouaméni, Luka Modric, Eduardo Camavinga, “ Camavinga, Mendy, ” Ancelotti, Yamal, Fermín López Organizations: —, Madrid, Barcelona, Braga, Champions League, Bellingham, Manchester, Xavi’s, La Masia, Shakhtar Donetsk Locations: BARCELONA, Spain, — Barcelona, Barcelona, Lewandowski, Poland, Bellingham, Manchester City, Madrid, Saudi Arabia

☆ Injury doubts haunt Barcelona ahead of Saturday's Clasico against Real Madrid
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-26 | by ( Fernando Kallas | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

Xavi had to call up eight academy players for their Champions League match against Shakhtar Donetsk on Wednesday, as the Catalonian side grapple with injuries to eight key players, including Polish striker Robert Lewandowski. Barca secured a hard-fought 2-1 win against Shakhtar thanks to a brilliant display by 20-year-old Fermin Lopez, who is becoming a regular in the first team. It's a match in which we need to be at 100%," Xavi told a press conference on Wednesday. Real lead the LaLiga standings, level with Girona, the surprise package of the season so far, on 25 points from 10 games. Barcelona are third on 24 points, two ahead of Atletico Madrid, who have a game in hand.

Persons: FC Barcelona's Robert Lewandowski, Pedro Nunes, Xavi Hernandez, Xavi, Robert Lewandowski, Barca, Fermin Lopez, Frenkie De Jong, Jules Kounde, Pedri, Sergi Roberto, Raphinha, Joao Felix, It's, Thibaut Courtois, Eder Militao, Arda Gueler, Englishman Jude Bellingham, Carlo Ancelotti, Fernando Kallas, Christian Radnedge Organizations: Soccer Football, FC Porto, FC Barcelona, Estadio, FC Barcelona's, REUTERS, Rights, Real Madrid, El, Champions League, Shakhtar Donetsk, Shakhtar, Lewandowski, El Clasico, Barca, Borussia Dortmund, Braga, Barcelona, Atletico Madrid, Thomson Locations: Porto, Portugal, Rights BARCELONA, Barcelona, Catalonian, Camp Nou, Portuguese, Girona

☆ Vinícius Jr.: Barcelona board member writes then deletes derogatory social media post about Real Madrid star
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-26 | by ( George Ramsay | Patrick Sung | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

CNN —FC Barcelona coach Xavi said that he hopes Saturday’s El Clásico can be played with “mutual admiration” after a board member at the club deleted a derogatory social media post about Real Madrid forward Vinícius Jr. Neither Real Madrid nor Vinícius have publicly commented on the tweet. Vinícius testified earlier this month in a Spanish court about a racist incident which took place in the Mestalla Stadium when Madrid played Valencia. Footage and pictures widely posted on social media show a man performing monkey gestures towards Vinícius during the match. CNN has contacted Real Madrid and Vinícius for comment.

Persons: Xavi, Saturday’s El, ”, Vinícius Jr, Miquel Camps, Vinícius, Camps, “, Real, Raphinha, Kevin Langley, We’ve, Saturday’s, Sevilla, Rafael Yuste, Movistar, Yuste, Rodrygo, Florentino Pérez Organizations: CNN — FC Barcelona, Real Madrid, Real Madrid’s Champions League, Sporting Braga, CNN, Los Blancos, Sevilla, Madrid, Valencia, Shakhtar Donetsk, La Liga, Real, Sevilla FC, ”, Shakhtar, Braga Locations: Barcelona, Real Madrid, Spain, Spanish, Arlington , Texas

☆ Injuries and Clasico no excuse for Barca, says Xavi
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-24 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

Oct 24 (Reuters) - Barcelona cannot use their injury crisis and their upcoming league game against Real Madrid as excuses for a poor performance in a midweek Champions League clash against Shakhtar Donetsk, coach Xavi Hernandez warned on Tuesday. Barcelona top Champions League Group H with six points after winning their first two games without conceding a goal. Despite their more comfortable position in their Champions League group, Xavi said Wednesday's home clash with Shakhtar was vital, telling reporters: "The three points tomorrow against Shakhtar are key for our objective. "This is the Champions League, the biggest competition there is for clubs and for us getting nine points from nine is very important. "I remain optimistic that some of them will make Saturday's game (against Real)," Xavi said.

Persons: Xavi Hernandez, Portugal's Porto, Xavi, Robert Lewandowski, Sergi Roberto, Jules Kounde, Frenkie De Jong, Aadi Nair, Clare Fallon Organizations: Real Madrid, League, Shakhtar Donetsk, Barcelona, Champions League Group, Shakhtar, Real, Champions League, Thomson Locations: Barcelona, LaLiga, Girona, Bengaluru

☆ Barcelona get ready to rock with Rolling Stones logo on shirt for Clasico
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-19 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

Music streaming service Spotify have sponsored Barcelona since the 2021/22 season, and the club have previously had campaigns featuring Drake and Spanish singer Rosalia, but now rock fans can finally get some satisfaction. "FC Barcelona and Spotify have done it again. "The Tongue and Lips logo of The Rolling Stones (Mick Jagger, Keith Richards and Ronnie Wood) will replace the Spotify logo on the legendary FC Barcelona kit." The Rolling Stones' latest album, Hackney Diamonds, is released on Friday, and the jersey will be available to buy from Oct. 23. "We're big football fans and we're honoured that Spotify has put our Tongue & Lips logo on the FC Barcelona jersey to celebrate the release of the Stones' new album 'Hackney Diamonds'," the Rolling Stones said.

Persons: Ronnie Wood, Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, Drake, Rosalia, Barca's, we're, Trevor Stynes, Toby Davis Organizations: FC Barcelona, Clasico, Real Madrid, Spotify, Barca, El Clasico, Hackney Diamonds, Sevilla, Thomson Locations: Catalan, Barcelona, Spanish

☆ Barcelona to begin LaLiga title defence at Getafe
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-22 | by ( Fernando Kallas | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

MADRID, June 22 (Reuters) - Barcelona will begin their Spanish league title defence away to Getafe on Aug. 13 while Real Madrid visit Athletic Bilbao the same weekend, the Spanish FA (RFEF) said on Thursday. Both teams will meet again at Santiago Bernabeu on matchday 32, on the weekend of April 21, 2024. LaLiga's final weekend could be a high-tension climax to the season, with Barcelona visiting Europa League champions Sevilla, Real Madrid hosting Real Betis and Champions League side Real Sociedad hosting Diego Simeone's Atletico Madrid. The Spanish Super Cup in Saudi Arabia will take place between Jan. 10-14 with Barcelona, Real Madrid, Osasuna and Atletico the four participants. The 2023-24 LaLiga season will kick off on Friday, Aug. 11 and will end on Sunday, May 26, 2024.

Persons: Fernando Kallas, Toby Davis Organizations: Getafe, Real Madrid, Athletic Bilbao, Spanish FA, Clasico, Santiago Bernabeu, Europa League, Sevilla, Real Betis, Champions League, Real Sociedad, Diego Simeone's Atletico Madrid, Spanish, Osasuna, Atletico, Copa, Rey, La, Thomson Locations: MADRID, Barcelona, Catalan, Saudi Arabia, Real, La Cartuja, Seville

☆ Real will attack Barcelona with title on the line - Ancelotti
▼ + stars: | 2023-03-18 | by ( Fernando Kallas | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

BARCELONA, March 18 (Reuters) - Real Madrid will not hold back in El Clasico against Barcelona at Camp Nou on Sunday as they bid to close a nine-point gap their arch-rivals at the top of LaLiga. Without taking risks, we will go out on attack," Real manager Carlo Ancelotti told a news conference on Saturday. They suffered a little more than usual but won that game," Ancelotti said. Coach Xavi Hernandez expects his back line will be tested by Real but is confident of causing them problems. "I think Real Madrid will be more aggressive and attack more than usual because of the situation that they are facing, nine points behind us," Xavi told a news conference.

☆ Ronaldo v Messi: the last dance in Saudi Arabia or a fresh start?
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-18 | by ( Shady Amir | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

Messi's Paris St Germain take on a combined Al Hilal-Al Nassr team in an exhibition match, giving Ronaldo and Messi a chance to rekindle their old 'El Clasico' rivalry when they played for Real Madrid and Barcelona, respectively. Mohammed Al-Jadaan, Saudi Arabia's Minister of Finance, had recently indicated that the door was open for moves by Saudi clubs to try and sign both of soccer's biggest stars. Messi and Ronaldo won every Ballon d'Or award from 2008-2017 until Real Madrid midfielder Luka Modric broke their hegemony and the Argentine has since won two more to lead 7-5 over his Portuguese rival in the race to be the world's best player. Should the Argentine move to Saudi Arabia, Thursday's encounter between the sport's two biggest stars of the modern era could signal the dawn of a new age in Asian football. Reporting by Shady Amir; Editing by Ken FerrisOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

☆ Antoine Griezmann scores ‘Olimpico’ goal as Atlético Madrid beats Real Betis 2-1
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-24 | by ( George Ramsay | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —Antoine Griezmann scored twice, including directly from a corner, as Atlético Madrid defeated Real Betis 2-1 on Sunday to move up to third in Spain’s La Liga. The French international scored his second through the legs of Silva after neat interplay with Ángel Correa and substitute Matheus Cunha. It was a frustrating end to the game for the home side, which is now fifth in La Liga – three points behind Atlético and 11 behind leader Real Madrid. Lewandowski’s first-half effort, which came after a brilliant run from Dembélé, took the Polish striker to 12 goals in La Liga this season – five more than any other player. Barça is now three points behind Real Madrid, its only defeat in the league coming in El Clásico earlier this month.

☆ Sheriff, victorie la limită în așa-numitul El Clasico de Moldova. „Viespile” au învins în deplasare pe Zimbru Chișinău
▼ + stars: | 2021-05-09 | by ( Publika.Md - Aici Sunt Știrile | ) www.publika.md time to read: +1 min

Sheriff Tiraspol a obținut o victorie la limită în așa-numitul El Clasico de Moldova. „Viespile” au învins în deplasare pe Zimbru Chișinău cu 1-0, într-un meci din cadrul etapei a 31-a a Diviziei Naționale de fotbal. Într-o altă partidă, Milsami Orhei a dispus de Sfântul Gheorghe Suruceni, scor 2-1. Lovitura de grație a dat-o Constantin Bogdan, în minutul 90, după un corner. Milsami Orhei este foarte aproape să-și asigure medaliile de bronz în acest sezon Trupa lui Serghei Dubrovin este pe locul trei și are 6 puncte mai multe decât Sfântul Gheorghe Suruceni.

Persons: Tudor Pavalachi, Mihail, Vasile, Constantin Bogdan, Serghei Dubrovin, Gheorghe Organizations: Sheriff Tiraspol, Zimbru, Naționale, verzii, Sheriff Locations: Moldova, Zimbru Chișinău, Hâncești, Orhei

☆ Condiții ”vitrege” pentru Sergio Ramos în izolare: ”Copiii l-au închis în cameră și nu găsim cheia!”
▼ + stars: | 2021-04-16 | by ( ) www.jurnal.md time to read: +1 min

Sursa foto: Getty ImagesCondiții ”vitrege” pentru Sergio Ramos în izolare: ”Copiii l-au închis în cameră și nu găsim cheia!”Sergio Ramos a fost testat pozitiv la COVID-19 și se află în izolare acasă, alături de soție și cei patru copii. Pilar Rubio, partenera de viață a căpitanului de la Real Madrid, a recunoscut că măsurile de protecție luate în familie după testul pozitiv al lui Sergio Ramos sunt dure. De asemenea, soția lui Sergio Ramos a dezvăluit o anecdotă din izolare, cu fundașul central al lui Real Madrid și copiii în prim plan: ”Sergio e într-o cameră închisă. Ce s-a întâmplat este că a fost închis înauntru de copii și nu mai găsim cheia”. Testul pozitiv a venit într-o perioadă în care Sergio Ramos nu putea evolua pentru Real Madrid, din cauza unei accidentări suferite la echipa națională.

Persons: Sergio Ramos, Pilar Rubio, Sergio Organizations: Real Madrid, Champions League, Liverpool, Barcelonei

☆ Un nou lider în topul celor mai valoroase cluburi de fotbal publicat de revista Forbes
▼ + stars: | 2021-04-13 | by ( ) www.jurnal.md time to read: +1 min

Sursa foto: FC Barcelona, ForbesUn nou lider în topul celor mai valoroase cluburi de fotbal publicat de revista ForbesReal Madrid a câștigat El Clasico, dar rivala Barcelona a urcat pe primul loc în topul celor mai valoroase cluburi de fotbal din lume, conform publicației americane Forbes. Catalanii i-au depășit pe madrileni la o diferență mică, iar podiumul este completat de deținătoarea UEFA Champions League, Bayern Munchen. Două echipe au cunoscut ascensiuni importante - Liverpool a urcat 3 locuri și a ajuns pe locul 5, în spatele lui Manchester United, clubul care a coborât de pe podium. Din top 10 lipsesc nume precum Juventus, Inter și Atletico Madrid. Topul Forbes al celor mai valoroase cluburi1.

Persons: Forbes ., Liverpool, ., Tottenham Organizations: FC Barcelona, Forbes, Forbes Real Madrid, UEFA Champions League, Bayern Munchen, Real Madrid, Manchester United, Chelsea, Arsenal, Juventus, Inter, Atletico Madrid, Topul, Barcelona, . Bayern Munchen, . Liverpool, Manchester City Locations: Barcelona, televizări, Paris, - Germain

☆ Sergio Ramos s-a accidentat şi va rata El Clasico, dar şi dubla cu Liverpool, din UEFA Champions League
▼ + stars: | 2021-04-02 | by ( ) www.jurnal.md time to read: +1 min

Sursa foto: Quality Sport ImagesSergio Ramos s-a accidentat şi va rata El Clasico, dar şi dubla cu Liverpool, din UEFA Champions LeagueSergio Ramos s-a accidentat din nou şi va pierde trei partide cruciale pentru Real Madrid în această ultimă parte a sezonului. Căpitanul galacticilor a suferit o leziune musculară în meciul naţionalei Spaniei împotriva naţionalei din Kosovo, în care a evoluat în ultimele minute. Ramos a fost diagnosticat cu o leziune musculară care îl va ţine departe de teren în următoarele două săptămâni. În acest weekend Real o înfruntă pe Eibar în campionat, un meci care nu ar trebui să le pună probleme galacticilor, însă în confruntările importante absenţa sa a fost mereu simţită. Sergio Ramos abia revenise pe teren pe 10 martie, după aproape două luni de indisponibilitate.

Persons: Sergio Ramos, El, UEFA Champions League Sergio Ramos, galacticilor, Ramos, Zidane Organizations: UEFA Champions League, Real Madrid, Liverpool, Barcelonei, Real Locations: Liverpool, Spaniei, Kosovo, Europei

☆ David Alaba a refuzat PSG şi un alt club mare din Europa şi vrea la Barcelona sau Real Madrid!
▼ + stars: | 2021-03-23 | by ( ) www.jurnal.md time to read: +1 min

Sursa foto: Getty ImagesDavid Alaba a refuzat PSG şi un alt club mare din Europa şi vrea la Barcelona sau Real Madrid! David Alaba (28 de ani) nu vrea la PSG. PSG a sperat să obţină semnătura lui David Alaba cu o ofertă financiară superioară celorlalte, însă fundaşul din Austria nu vrea să meargă în Ligue 1. Polivalenţa şi experienţa lui David Alaba ar fi extrem de utilă pentru granzii din Spania. O altă echipă pe care David Alaba a refuzat-o în speranţa că va ajunge la Real Madrid sau Barcelona e Chelsea, englezii care sperau că după venirea lui Thomas Tuchel acesta va fi tentat să semneze pe Stamford Bridge.

Persons: David Alaba, Real Madrid ! David Alaba, PSG, Loic, Polivalenţa, Alaba, Thomas Tuchel, Stamford Organizations: Real Madrid !, Ligue, Real Madrid, Chelsea, Stamford Bridge Locations: Europa, Barcelona, Austria, Paris, Spania, Bayern, Bavaria

☆ Fără El Clasico în Supercupa Spaniei! Real Madrid a pierdut meciul cu Athletico Bilbao
▼ + stars: | 2021-01-15 | by ( Publika.Md - Aici Sunt Știrile | ) www.publika.md time to read: 1 min

Bascii au început mai bine și au marcat primul gol în minutul 18 prin Raul Garcia, care l-a executat pe Courtois cu un șut la firul ierbii. Până la pauză, același Garcia și-a trecut în cont dubla, înscriind încă o dată din penalty.Cu un sfert de oră înainte de final, atacantul Realului, Benzema a redus din diferență. Golul francezului a fost suspect de offside, fiind validat doar după analiza sistemului VAR.Realul, care este deținătoarea trofeului, a mai avut câteva ocazii de a egala, însă nu a putut mai mult și a astfel Zidane și compania vor vedea finala la televizor.Înaintea partidei cu Atheltico, Real anunțase oficial că atacantul sârb Luka Jovic s-a întors sub formă de împrumut la Eintracht Frankfurt, de unde a fost cumpărat de clubul madrilen, în 2019, pentru 60 de milioane de euro.Finala Supercupei Spaniei, Barcelona - Athletic Bilbao este programtă duminică seara la Sevilla.

Persons: Raul Garcia, Courtois, Garcia, Benzema, Zidane, Luka Jovic Organizations: Realului, Real, Eintracht Frankfurt, Athletic Bilbao Locations: Spaniei, Barcelona, Sevilla

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