Former Real Madrid coach Bernd Schuster said that the capital city side will take a defensive approach in Saturday s El Clasico at Barcelona.
Real head into the crunch clash against their Catalan rivals four points clear at the top of the La Liga standings, and Schuster said he believes it will be Pep Guardiola s side who will need to force the issue.
Barca and Madrid reach this stage (of the season) tired, which is normal, Schuster told COM Radio.
A draw will be good for Madrid, but victory would give them the league title.
I do not see Mourinho trying to win, he will not take risks, he has never done that in matches like this. Losing the Liga like this would be disastrous.
Schuster who stepped down as Madrid coach in 2008 said that the Por…
Real Madrid are interested in signing Mohamed Salah from Liverpool in the summer transfer window, according to . It has been reported that the Spanish and European giants are looking at an alternative to Paris Saint-Germain striker Kylian Mbappe, and that Salah has emerged as a potential target for Carlo Ancelotti’s side.
Madrid are keen on signing Mbappe on a free transfer in the summer of 2022. However, there is a chance that the France international striker could renew his contract with PSG, which would see Los Blancos look for an alternative. And, according to , that is Salah.
Liverpool forward Salah is one of the best players in the world and has been superb for the Reds over the years. The Egypt international is in great form at the moment and is banging in the …
Is another move on the cards for Keylor Navas?
Navas felt he had little choice but to leave when Real Madrid signed Thibaut Courtois in 2019.
He is facing a similar situation at Paris Saint-Germain, who are trying to lure Gianluigi Donnarumma to the French capital.
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Paris Saint-Germain goalkeeper Keylor Navas is attracting interest from Manchester United, Juventus and Milan, according to Marca.
Navas future is in doubt, with PSG reportedly poised to sign Milan star Gianluigi Donnarumma on a free transfer.
This comes despite Costa Rica international Navas extending his PSG contract until 2024 in April.
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Diario AS reports Real Madrid are prepared to offer sta…
Carson Yeung s conviction on five counts of money laundering has no impact on the day-to-day running of Birmingham City, say the club.
The club s owner, 54, had denied the five charges against him, which related to the laundering of around HK$721million (£55m) between 2001 and 2007.
But judge Douglas Yau returned a guilty verdict at a Hong Kong District Court on Monday.
Reacting to the news, Birmingham s acting chairman Peter Pannu said in a statement on the club s official website: I d like to reassure all supporters and staff that today s verdict will have no impact on the day-to-day operations at the football club.
Birmingham International Holdings Limited, the holding company, shall continue to support the football club under the leadership of the group s ne…
Manchester City s history of achievement is dwarfed by Liverpool s at the elite level, according to Pep Guardiola – a factor that could loom over Thursday s crunch Premier League clash at the Etihad Stadium.
Victory for Jurgen Klopp s side would take them 10 points clear of champions City at the summit and in prime position to claim their 19th top-flight title.
The most recent of those arrived in 1989-90, with their most recent near-miss coming as runners up in 2013-14.
City triumphed that season and have won three of the previous seven Premier Leagues under the ownership and vast financial muscle of Sheikh Mansour.
The presence of seasoned campaigners with repeated title-winning experience such as Vincent Kompany, David Silva and Sergio Aguero may wor…
Many speculative stories about the future of Paul Pogba popped up during his obvious spat with Jose Mourinho while the Portuguese was in charge of the team. However, it was Mourinho who left first as the club decided to part ways with him and give Ole Gunnar Solskjaer a chance for the rest of the season, and the French midfielder exploded into life under the Norwegian.
But the rumours haven t stopped with his (and United s) change in fortunes. Pogba started his career with the Red Devils but only made seven appearances for them before he made his way to Juventus in 2012, with former United manager Sir Alex Ferguson disappointed with his attitude.
He became a vital player for the Old Lady, helping them reach the 2015 Champions League final which they lost to Barcelona, a…
Southampton striker Shane Long has signed a two-year contract extension at St Mary s.
The 33-year-old had been out of contract at the end of the campaign but has agreed terms to stay at the Premier League club.
Long, who joined Southampton from Hull City in 2014, has scored just twice in 19 league appearances so far this season.
But the Republic of Ireland international has impressed manager Ralph Hasenhuttl, who also penned a new deal this week.
Shane is an outstanding professional, Hasenhuttl said. He has been an important player for me and I know also for the managers before me.
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He has scored some big goals for us and helped to create many more f…
Polish full-back Mateusz Zukowski has left Rangers to join Slask Wroclaw.
The 21-year-old moved to Ibrox on a three-and-a-half-year contract from Lechia Gdansk in January 2022.
However, the Poland Under-21 international made only one first-team appearance, in a Scottish Cup win away to Annan just weeks after his arrival.
Zukowski has been allowed to leave Rangers and return to his homeland for an undisclosed fee.
“Everyone at the club wishes Mateusz Zukowski the very best of luck for the future,” Rangers tweeted as they confirmed his departure.
Meanwhile, Rangers appear to be close to finalising a fifth new signing of the summer, with Brighton forward Abdallah Sima reportedly undergoing a medical on Wednesday ahead of a proposed season-long lo…
Ange Postecoglou will hope fit-again Giovani Lo Celso can provide the creative spark for Tottenham when Bournemouth visit on Sunday.
Spurs’ selection issues have increased after Dejan Kulusevski received his fifth caution of the season in Thursday’s 4-2 loss at Brighton and will sit out the New Year’s Eve clash.
Kulusevski had stepped up in the absence of chief creator James Maddison, but Postecoglou is pleased to have Lo Celso to call upon again after a recent muscle injury.
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“Gio dropped out the team because he was injured. It wasn’t by decision,” he said.
“He was going well when he got injured. We’re going to have to make another adjustment there (in …
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