Author: Soccerhuz
Manchester United must bounce back against Brentford in the Premier League on Saturday afternoon. United have lost six of their 10 games in all competitions this season and Tuesday’s shock 3-2 defeat in the Champions League against Turkish club Galatasaray has increased the stakes on Brentford’s visit to Old Trafford. Erik ten Hag needs three points this weekend because just eight weeks into the campaign, it already looks like securing a top-four finish and building on the success of last season will be an uphill battle. Regarding the team news, Sergio Reguilon is back in training but this game has…
Benoit Badiashile has showered Chelsea teammate Thiago Silva with huge praise. Thiago Silva, who’s now 39, continues to be such a key player at Stamford Bridge. The £110,000-a-week centre-back (Spotrac) has played every minute so far this season in the Premier League, providing a reliable presence in defence for Mauricio Pochettino’s side. How much longer can the Brazilian veteran keep going at this standard, though? Chelsea’s Benoit Badiashile, 22, is one of the club’s talented young centre-halves. Therefore, it’s no surprise to hear him admit he’s constantly picking the brain of Silva for advice. He’s described it as an “honour” to work…
Ahead of Real Madrid’s final LaLiga fixture before the international break, which will pit the team against Osasuna, Carlo Ancelotti spoke to the press at Valdebebas. One of the hot topics for the coach was the announcement that Spain will be one of the hosts of the 2030 World Cup, and Ancelotti was clear on the big fixture, saying: “The World Cup final has to be in Madrid, because it’s the capital of Spain, and in the Bernabéu because it will be the best stadium in the world.” Ancelotti on the 2030 World Cup being hosted in Spain, Portugal and…
Picking the ball up 40 yards from goal, Real Madrid’s Jude Bellingham waltzed his way past various Napoli defenders before curling a shot into the net for a Champions League moment that will long be remembered. Real may have been 3-2 winners in Tuesday’s thriller, but it was the boy from Stourbridge who stole the show once more. Just when you didn’t think things could get any better for Real’s 103m euro summer signing, 20-year-old England midfielder Bellingham made sure he was the talk of Europe across the newspapers, TV, radio and social media. Nine games, eight goals. Bellingham’s start to life…
Real Madrid have forced out a youth coach over an open thank you letter he sent to Barcelona after leaving the club earlier in his career. According to The Athletic, Adria Diaz has been sacked from his role as an assistant in their Juvenil C under-17 side, where he had been working with Sergio Lopez. Diaz joined Real Madrid in July, but is set to leave just over three months later, with Real Madrid paying out his full salary in the process. The club’s public version is that Diaz has decided to leave of his own volition to join Leganes’ analysis team, yet internal…
Barcelona and Real Madrid look set to compete over the La Liga title once again this season, as they occupy the top two positions in the table. That has been the norm in Spanish football for almost two decades now, except for the two times that Atletico Madrid have been able to script underdog stories and become champions of Spain. At the moment, just a point separates the two teams. Despite all the criticism that Real Madrid received following their loss to Atletico Madrid, they are still the top team in the La Liga table. Barcelona are second. As a…
There has been plenty of speculation on Luka Modric’s future at Real Madrid over the last few weeks. The veteran midfielder has lost his place in the team this season, which has led to frustration on his part. Modric’s Real Madrid expires at the end of this season, and there is a strong possibility that he departs next summer. If he does go, he’s unlikely to be short on options, which one of those set to be Inter Miami. As per Cadena SER, David Beckham – who is President and co-owner of the MLS side – recently met with Modric…
Real Madrid are in a transitional phase right now and have been for some time to be very honest. It is a credit to the club, the players and the coaching staff for remaining a winning team despite that. We have seen what has happened to teams like Chelsea recently, as they have undergone a change in ownership and struggled for results despite splashing out on signings. Real Madrid on the other hand have made the most of the roster they have, although it clearly lacks depth. And we are seeing the Old Guard make way for the next generation…
Carlo Ancelotti has insisted that Lionel Messi is not the greatest in history, despite leading Argentina to World Cup triumph in Qatar. Messi had a phenomenal tournament in Qatar, putting himself in contention to win the Ballon d’Or ahead of Manchester City’s Erling Haaland. In a press conference, as quoted by GOAL, Ancelotti spoke on the best players in history. “Messi the best in history? He’s a great player but I can’t say who’s been the best. “There have been so many wonderful players… Maradona, Di Stéfano, Cruyff.. I don’t know.” Messi is the favourite to win his 8th Ballon d’Or but must…
Rumors have begun to swirl that Luka Modric could join Lionel Messi, Sergio Busquets, Jordi Alba and the rest of the players at Inter Miami. It’s said that midfielder is upset with the reduced role he has had this season at Real Madrid, and given he is no longer an undisputed starter, he could emigrate to MLS. At the pre-match press conference before the match against Osasuna, Carlo Ancelotti was asked about the possibility of the Croatian leaving Los Blancos during the next transfer window. “I absolutely do not think that Modric is considering leaving in January, because he thinks he is an important player. We also…