European champions

Iberian derby delivers fast start to Russia 2018

Madrid - Muslimchronicle

An explosive start to Russia's 2018 World Cup was guaranteed when the past two European champions Spain and Portugal were paired together in Friday's draw to clash on the second day of the tournament. World Player of the Year Cristiano Ronaldo will go head-to-head with Real Madrid teammate and Spanish captain Sergio Ramos in the all-Iberian clash in Sochi onRead more

Poch pleased as Spurs struggle to see off Palace

London - Muslimchronicle

Mauricio Pochettino praised his players’ grit and determination after tottenham had ground out a 1-0 win over Crystal Palace. Pochettino’s men went into the match on a high, having beaten Real Madrid 3-1 in the Champions League on Wednesday. But while they were unable to repeat the flair they showed against the European champions a goal from Son Heung-min wasRead more

Huget signs three-year extension

Toulouse - Muslimchronicle

France international wing Yoann Huget has signed a contract extension with Toulouse until 2021, the four-time European champions said on Wednesday. Huget, 30, made his professional debut for Toulouse in 2005 having come through their youth system. "That a player of Yoann Huget's level chooses to extend his contract with Toulouse is a strong sign and we're particularly happy toRead more

Benzema brace puts Ronald-less Madrid back to top

Madrid - Arab Today

Karim Benzema scored twice as Real Madrid made light of Cristiano Ronaldo and Gareth Bale’s absence to move back to the top of La Liga with a 4-1 win at Eibar on Saturday. Benzema proved decisive when he was needed most by the European champions without his usual strike partners as the Frenchman finished twice from close range inside theRead more

Brilliant Bayern fire on all cylinders to out-gun Arsenal

Berlin - Arab Today

Treble-chasing Bayern Munich silenced their critics in spectacular fashion on Wednesday, dishing out a humiliating 5-1 Champions League triumph over Arsenal with their most complete performance yet under Carlo Ancelotti. The Bavarians may be seven points clear at the top of the Bundesliga but their position of strength has been built more on a recent dip in form by second-placedRead more

Real Madrid arrives in Japan to contest Club World Cup

Tokyo - Arab Today

Hundreds of Japanese fans showed up at the crack of dawn to greet Real Madrid as they arrived in Japan on Monday to contest the Club World Cup. Led by Cristiano Ronaldo, the European champions arrived shortly after 5:00 a.m. and were met by about 300 fans at Tokyo’s Haneda airport before boarding a team bus. Zinedine Zidane’s team willRead more

Football: Real Madrid Renew Contract of German Playmaker

Madrid - Arab Today

Real Madrid extended the contract of German playmaker Toni Kroos for two more years, until 2022, the European champions said on Wednesday. Kroos, 26, joined Real from Bayern Munich in 2014and has helped The Whites to win the Champions League, the UEFA Super Cup and the Club World Cup. His original contract was due to expire in 2020, DPA reported,Read more

Barca beaten again at Sociedad, Atletico, Real apply pressure

Madrid - Arab Today

Barcelona suffered a second consecutive La Liga defeat to blow the title race wide open as Mikel Oyarzabal's header handed Real Sociedad a 1-0 win over the European champions on Saturday. Atletico Madrid are now only three points behind Barca after goals from the on-form Fernando Torres, Antoine Griezmann and Koke saw them come from behind to win 3-1 atRead more