At full time, the score reads Real Madrid 0-1 Atletico Madrid. Atletico are champions of the Spanish Supercup 2014. It was a hard fought game throughout all 90 minutes and Atletico looks like the team of last year, even with the new additions and departures. Real Madrid, despite the loss, are always a threat and when Ronaldo returns to form they will be back on track. … [Read more...]
Galactico-Gate for Bale and Özil on Deadline Day
There had been much hype and headlines this summer over Gareth Bale's protracted move from Tottenham Hotspur to Real Madrid. Not many doubted that the deal would actually take place, but the announcement of Gareth Bale's transfer to Real Madrid went tantalisingly down to the last day. The big surprise and story for the UK media on deadline day, however, was the late news that Mesut Özil would be moving in the opposite direction to Spurs great rivals Arsenal, for a club record fee of £42.4 million (interestingly, it is also the highest fee Madrid have ever received for a player). … [Read more...]
Ronaldo to Man Utd speculation growing as latest contract offer from Real is snubbed
It started out as a few Chinese whispers on this blog a couple of months back, that maybe, just maybe Portuguese midfielder Cristiano Ronaldo who was highly revered at his former club Manchester United may be on his way back to Old Trafford in the January transfer window. … [Read more...]