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Toni Kroos signs Real Madrid contract extension

 Toni Kroos of Real Madrid CF looks on during the LaLiga Santander match between Real Madrid CF and Athletic Club at Estadio Santiago Bernabeu on June 04, 2023 in Madrid, Spain.Toni Kroos has signed a contract extension at Real Madrid. The Germany international joined the Spanish club back in 2014 and has gone on to make more than 400 appearances. He has now agreed to a one-year extension, which will see him remain at the Bernabeu until 2024. The Athletic reported in April that Kroos was expected to sign a new deal, with talks beginning in the early months of 2023. Real were open to extending Kroos’ contract until 2025, but he opted for just one further year at the Bernabeu. Kroos is one of the most decorated players in club history having collected 20 trophies. He has won four Champi...
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Official: Real Madrid announce return of Brahim Díaz

 Brahim Diaz (AC Milan) during the UEFA Champions League, Semi-finals, 1st leg football match between AC Milan and FC Internazionale on May 10, 2023 at San Siro stadium in Milan, Italy.Real Madrid have officially announced the return of Spanish playmaker Brahim Díaz, who spent the last few seasons on a loan deal with AC Milan. Real Madrid C. F. would like to announce that on Tuesday 13 June, at 12pm (CET) at Real Madrid City, the presentation will take place of Brahim Díaz, who returns to play for our club until 30 June 2027, following his three-season loan spell at AC Milan. During this period he has become a central player for the legendary Italian club. Brahim helped AC Milan become Serie A champions once again in 2022 and reached the semi-finals of the Champions League this s...
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Angel Correa scores twice for Atletico Madrid in 2-2 draw vs. Villarreal

 Angel Correa of Atletico de Madrid celebrates a goal with teammates during the Santander League match between Villareal CF and Atletico de Madrid at the La Ceramica Stadium on June 4, 2023, in Castellon, Spain.Angel Correa scored twice for Atletico Madrid in their 2-2 draw vs. Villarreal. Correa got both goals for Atletico Madrid in their last match of the season. With Villarreal leading 1-0, Atletico were awarded a free kick and Antoine Griezmann would play a pass in to an unmarked Correa who would score from inside the penalty area. The Argentine would get Atletico’s second goal of the match. A counter attack by Atletico Madrid and Griezmann would play a pass in to Correa who would dribble around the goalkeeper and score to give them the 2-1 lead. The World Cup winner finishes the ...
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Benzema set for Saudi move after Real confirm exit

 Karim Benzema and Luka Modric during the training day of Real Madrid before the last round of La Liga Santander at Ciudad Deportiva Real Madrid on June 03, 2023, in Madrid, Spain.Karim Benzema is to leave Real Madrid after 14 years at the club. The Ballon d’Or-winning striker, who joined the Spanish giants from Lyon in 2009, will depart on a free transfer when the season ends. Benzema, who had a year left on his contract, is set to move to Saudi Arabia after receiving a “record offer” from Al-Ittihad, according to Spanish football journalist Guillem Balague. Benzema, 35, won five Champions Leagues and four La Liga titles with Madrid. Saudi state-run Al Ekhbariya television station reported on Sunday that Benzema will sign a two-year deal with Al-Ittihad.Real boss Carlo Ancelotti had ...
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Barcelona working on renewal of their star forward – report

Ousmane Dembele of FC Barcelona with the ball during the LaLiga Santander match between FC Barcelona and RCD Mallorca at Camp Nou on May 28, 2023 in Barcelona, Spain.In addition to making sales and getting new players into the club, another important goal at FC Barcelona this summer window is to sort out the contract renewals of a number of their players. While not on a high priority, Ousmane Dembele is one of the players on whom the club is working for a renewal. According to Mundo Deportivo, Dembele’s release clause has descended to €50 million from €100 million under the current contract and the Catalan club is working on an extension of the contract till 2027 with an improved release clause. The report further indicates that Dembele feels comfortable and valued under the tutelage of Xa...
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Barca win, Valencia draw sends Espanyol down in La Liga

 Ansu Fati of FC Barcelona celebrates with teammates after scoring the team's first goal during the LaLiga Santander match between FC Barcelona and RCD Mallorca at Spotify Camp Nou on May 28, 2023 in Barcelona, Spain. Playing their first home game with a section of Mestalla Stadium closed as punishment for the racist abuse against Vinicius Junior, Valencia moved closer to avoiding relegation from the Spain’s La Liga thanks to an added-time equaliser in a 2-2 draw against Espanyol. Valencia had the first of their three matches with a small section of Mestalla closed behind one of the goals where the abuse targeting Vinicius took place in a match against Real Madrid a week ago. Valencia were initially ordered to close the section for five games but the punishment was reduced on appeal. ...
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Marco Asensio set to leave Real Madrid for PSG

 Marco Asensio of Real Madrid in action during the LaLiga Santander match between Valencia CF and Real Madrid CF at Estadio Mestalla on May 21, 2023 in Valencia, Spain.Marco Asensio, the Spanish winger who has won 17 trophies with Real Madrid, is set to leave the club this summer. The 27-year-old has rejected a contract extension offer from Real Madrid and is in negotiations with multiple clubs, including PSG, who have a good rapport with his agent Jorge Mendes. ESPN reported today that Asensio and PSG are in ‘advanced negotiations’. Asensio joined Real Madrid in 2014 from Mallorca and spent two seasons on loan at Mallorca and Espanyol before becoming a regular in the first team. He made his debut in the 2016 UEFA Super Cup, scoring a stunning goal in a 3-2 win over Sevilla. He went o...
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Barcelona’s Raphinha sends message of support for Vinicius Jr after racist abuse

 Raphinha of FC Barcelona with shirt supporting Vinicius Junior during the LaLiga Santander match between Real Valladolid CF and FC Barcelona at Estadio Municipal Jose Zorrilla on May 23, 2023 in Valladolid, Spain.Barcelona winger Raphinha showed his support for Vinicius Jr by wearing a vest emblazoned with an anti-racist message. The Real Madrid forward was the subject of a racist attack during Real’s 1-0 LaLiga defeat at Valencia on Sunday. Valencia say police have identified a fan who made racist gestures at Vincius and that individual faces a lifetime stadium ban from the Mestalla after Real filed a race crime complaint. The game was paused after the break as Vinicius pointed out to the referee those who were abusing him in the stands – and he later took to social media to say LaL...
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Real Madrid star Vinicius Jr. and manager condemn La Liga for racism following Valencia clash

 Vinicius Junior of Real Madrid looks on during the LaLiga Santander match between Valencia CF and Real Madrid CF at Estadio Mestalla on May 21, 2023 in Valencia, Spain. In the wake of a distasteful incident during a La Liga match between Real Madrid and Valencia on Sunday evening, Vinicius Jr., Real Madrid’s star forward, and manager Carlo Ancelotti have accused the Spanish league of failing to adequately address racism. Hostile scenes unfolded at the Mestalla stadium, where Valencia’s home crowd, rather than solely supporting their team, openly subjected visiting player Vinicius Jr. to racial slurs. Racist taunts could be distinctly heard from the crowd within the first 20 minutes of the match, and the harassment continued throughout the game. The incident escalated when Vinici...
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Barcelona announce squad for the match against Real Valladolid CF

 Xavi Hernandez during the press conference prior to the Liga Santander match against Real Sociedad, in Barcelona, on 19th May 2023.FC Barcelona head coach Xavi Hernandez has called up 20 players for the upcoming league game against Paulo Pezzolano’s Real Valladolid CF. The Catalan kings and La Liga champions will travel to Valladolid to face Pucelanos on Wednesday night at José Zorrilla Stadium. La Blaugranes will miss the services of Pedri, Araujo, and kounde while Gavi will be available for selection after missing the last league game as he was serving one match suspension because of the accumulation of five yellow cards. Match Details: Date: Sunday, 23rd May 2023 Competition: La Liga Santander Matchday: 36 Venue: José Zorrilla Stadium Time: 10:00 pm Central European Time Official ...
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Carlo Ancelotti won’t leave Real Madrid for Brazil job

 Carlo Ancelotti, manager of Real Madrid, looks on during the UEFA Champions League semi-final second leg match between Manchester City FC and Real Madrid at Etihad Stadium on May 17, 2023 in Manchester, England. Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti has confirmed that the club have assured him of his continued role. Ancelotti, who has been rumoured as a potential candidate for the position of Brazil’s national team manager, expressed his desire to fulfill his existing contract with the Spanish club. “Everyone knows really well what my situation is: I have a contract until the end of the 2024 season and I want to stay,” said Ancelotti. Asked if Real have confirmed that he’s staying, he said, “Yes.” Having previously managed the Bernabeu outfit for two years from 2013 to 2015, Ancelott...
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Bongonda brace moves Cadiz away from La Liga drop zone

 Theo Bongonda of Cadiz celebrates after scoring their team's second goal during the LaLiga Santander match between Cadiz CF and Real Valladolid CF at Estadio Nuevo Mirandilla on May 19, 2023 in Cadiz, Spain.Theo Bongonda scored twice to help Cadiz beat Valladolid 2-0 at home and win the clash between teams trying to avoid relegation from the Spanish league. The forward struck from long range to break the deadlock in the 69th minute on Friday. He added the second from the penalty spot in the 76th after Javi Sanchez fouled Anthony Lozano with Cadiz on a counterattack. Valladolid played the final 10 minutes with 10 men after Martin Hongla received a direct red card for elbowing Lozano in the head while challenging for the ball. Cadiz’s Ruben Alcaraz missed a first-half penalty when he s...
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Barcelona crowned La Liga champions after derby win

 Robert Lewandowski of FC Barcelona celebrates with teammates after scoring the team's first goal during the LaLiga Santander match between RCD Espanyol and FC Barcelona at RCDE Stadium on May 14, 2023 in Barcelona, Spain.Barcelona sealed their first La Liga title since 2018-19 with four games to spare after a stylish win at the home of city rivals Espanyol. Barca were 3-0 up by half-time, Robert Lewandowski scoring his 20th league goal of the season before Alejandro Balde, 19, doubled the lead. Lewandowski added the third before Jules Kounde’s header made it 4-0. Espanyol did reduce the deficit through Javier Puado and Joselu but remain in trouble near the bottom of the table. Barcelona have 85 points, 14 more than nearest rivals Real Madrid, with 12 points left to play for. It is th...
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Barcelona announce squad for the match against RCD Espanyol

FC Barcelona head coach Xavi Hernandez during the La Liga match between FC Barcelona and CA Osasuna played at Spotify Camp Nou Stadium on May 2, 2023 in Barcelona, Spain. FC Barcelona head coach Xavi Hernandez has called up 22 players for the upcoming league game against Luis García’s RCD Espanyol. The squad list sees the return of Barcelona vice-captain and soon-to-be first captain, Sergi Roberto, despite earlier reports suggesting he could be out for the season. Current captain Sergio Busquets is also included, and this could be his chance to clench the 9th La Liga title of his career before parting ways with the club in the summer. Official Barcelona Squad List: Goalkeepers: 1: Marc-André ter Stegen 2: Iñaki Peña 3: Arnau Tenas Defenders: 1: Ronald Araujo 2: Jules Kounde 3: Andreas...
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Cadiz right in relegation fight after La Liga loss

 Pablo Maffeo of RCD Mallorca and Ruben Sobrino of Cadiz CF competes for the ball during the LaLiga Santander match between RCD Mallorca and Cadiz CF at Visit Mallorca Estadi on May 12, 2023 in Mallorca, Spain.Mallorca have beaten Cadiz 1-0 in the Spanish league to deny the visitors the chance to move further away from the relegation zone. Friday’s defeat left Cadiz in 15th place but only one point above 18th-placed Getafe in the relegation zone. Pablo Maffeo scored in the 16th minute when the midfielder finished off a powerful header by Iddrisu Baba that goalkeeper Jeremias Ledesma did well to push onto his crossbar. Mallorca remained in 12th place after Javier Aguirre’s side locked down their defence to secure the win. Cadiz are in a pack of teams fighting to stave off demotion as t...
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Inaki Pena signs new Barcelona contract until 2026

 Inaki Pena of FC Barcelona looks on during warm up prior to the LaLiga Santander match between FC Barcelona and Valencia CF at Spotify Camp Nou on March 05, 2023 in Barcelona, Spain.Barcelona have confirmed that back-up goalkeeper Inaki Pena has put pen to paper on a new contract at the club until 2026. The stopper has committed his future to the club for the next three seasons despite reportedly having offers to move and play regularly elsewhere. Here’s the club’s official statement: “FC Barcelona and Iñaki Peña have reached an agreement to extend the goalkeeper’s contract until 30 June 2026. The buyout clause has been set at 400 million euros. “The player signed his new contract on Tuesday morning in the offices at Spotify Camp Nou in the presence of president Joan Laporta.” There ...
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Real Madrid win first Copa del Rey since 2014

 Karim Benzema of Real Madrid lifts the Copa del Rey trophy after their side's victory in the Copa del Rey Final match between Real Madrid and CA Osasuna at Estadio de La Cartuja on May 06, 2023 in Seville, Spain. Rodrygo scored twice as Real Madrid won the Copa del Rey for the first time since 2014 after beating Osasuna in the final in Seville. The Brazilian was on hand to fire the winner from close range after Toni Kroos’ shot deflected into his path. Osasuna, playing in only their second Copa del Rey final, had threatened an upset when Lucas Torro levelled. Rodrygo handed Real an early lead with the fastest goal in a Spanish cup final for 17 years after 106 seconds. Osasuna, backed by nearly 25,000 fans inside the Estadio de La Cartuja, had their chances as they chased a first...
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Real focus on Copa del Rey not Man City—Ancelloti

 Carlo Ancelotti, manager of Real Madrid speak to the players during the Training session at Estadio de La Cartuja on May 05, 2023 in Seville, Spain. Real Madrid will face CA Osasuna in the Copa del Rey final on May 6, 2023.Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti says his players’ focus is fully on Saturday’s Copa del Rey final and not the crucial upcoming Champions League clash with Manchester City. The Spanish giants host City in their semi-final first leg next Tuesday. But they have the chance to win a trophy before then when they take on Osasuna in Seville. “We will go out there without thinking about what’s happening the next day,” Ancelotti, 63, said. “We will go out with all the energy in the world to win another title. The players are motivated.” Cup competitions are crucial for Real...
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Atletico rout Cadiz, go second in La Liga above Madrid

 Atletico Madrid's French forward Antoine Griezmann (C) celebrates scoring the opening goal with Atletico Madrid's Spanish midfielder Koke (R) and Atletico Madrid's Spanish forward Alvaro Morata during the Spanish league football match between Club Atletico de Madrid and Cadiz CF at the Wanda Metropolitano stadium in Madrid on May 3, 2023. Atletico Madrid have continued their winning form by routing Cadiz 5-1 and overtaking Real Madrid for second place in Spain’s La Liga. Antoine Griezmann scored twice in the first half on Wednesday and Alvaro Morata, Yannick Carrasco and Nahuel Molina each added a goal in the second to give Atletico their 12th win in 14 league matches. Diego Simeone’s team moved a point in front of their city rivals with five rounds remaining. It is the first ti...
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Alba hits winner as Barcelona edge closer to title

 Jordi Alba of FC Barcelona celebrates after scoring a goal during the Spanish La liga football match between FC Barcelona vs CA Osasuna at the Spotify Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona on May 2, 2023. Leaders Barcelona could wrap up the La Liga title in their next game – at neighbours Espanyol – after substitute Jordi Alba struck an 85th-minute winner against 10-man Osasuna at the Nou Camp. The mid-table visitors had Jorge Herrando sent off less than half an hour into his debut for a professional foul on Pedri – the seventh red card for the club in La Liga this season. But Osasuna stayed organised and frustrated their opponents until Alba’s winner with the outside of his foot. The victory moved Xavi’s side 14 points clear of Real Madrid with five games remaining. Carlo Ancelotti’s s...
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