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Real president Perez insists 2017 a 'great year'

MADRID - Muslimchronicle

The Spanish giants completed a double of Champions League and La Liga titles last season and have since added the Club World Cup trophy and the European and Spanish Super Cups. “2017 was a year that the Madridistas will never forget,” Perez said in his traditional Christmas message to supporters, a day after the home loss to Barca. “In terms of titles,Read more

Ronaldo the heir to Alfredo di Stefano after win

ABU DHABI - Muslimchronicle

Cristiano Ronaldo insisted he wants to finish his playing career at Real Madrid after making more history with the goal that saw the Spanish giants crowned world champions. Ronaldo scored the only goal of the Club World Cup final against Gremio on Saturday to win the tournament for the fourth time and become the all-time top scorer in the competitionRead more

Real's reserves make Fuenlabrada pay penalty in Cup win

Madrid - Muslimchronicle

Real Madrid needed two second-half penalties converted by Marco Asensio and Lucas Vazquez to open their Copa del Rey campaign with a 2-0 last 32, first leg win at third-tier Fuenlabrada on Thursday. Madrid boss Zinedine Zidane gave most of his star names the night off with Cristiano Ronaldo, Luka Modric, Toni Kroos, Isco and Sergio Ramos among thoseRead more

Football transfer window the talk of Europe

Madrid - Muslimchronicle

The European football transfer window may now be closed but there was talk of little else this week as the likes of top coaches Zinedine Zidane, Carlo Ancelotti and even German Chancellor Angela Merkel made calls for sweeping changes. The subject is at the centre of attention not only because of the soaring inflation that marked the latest roundRead more

Real Madrid not looking for new signings, says Zinedine Zidane

Madrid - Musimchronicle

Rhttp://www.themuslimchronicle.com/sports-316/ronaldo-less-real-complete-super-cup-rout-of-barcelona-075022eal Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane said on Saturday he was satisfied with his squad and ruled out any more signings before the transfer window shuts even though his side are short in defence and attack for Sunday's game with Valencia. Real have had a quiet two months in the transfer window, which closes on Thursday, bringing in only midfielder DaniRead more

Zidane confirms to extend Real Madrid contract

Madrid - Muslimchronicle

Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane confirmed on Saturday he will sign a contract extension in the near future with the club he has guided to back-to-back Champions League titles. "I'm happy because it's a sign of confidence, that we have done good work," Zidane told a pre-match press conference ahead of Real's Spanish Super Cup showdown with Barcelona when quizzedRead more

Former France great Kopa dies aged 85 report

Paris - Arab Today

Former France soccer great Raymond Kopa has died at the age of 85, a local newspaper reported on Friday, citing family sources. Kopa died around 0800 in Angers, western France, daily Le Courrier de L'Ouest wrote on its website (www.courrierdelouest.fr). A crafty advanced playmaker, Kopa guided France to third place at the 1958 World Cup won by Pele's Brazil, andRead more

Casemiro returns to bring stability to Real title push

Madrid - Arab Today

Often praised for doing the dirty, understated work in midfield, Real Madrid's Casemiro is taking on an increasingly influential role for Zinedine Zidane's side and stamped his mark all over Saturday's crucial 2-1 win at Athletic Bilbao in La Liga. The Brazilian midfielder was the architect of Real's opener against Athletic, who had not lost at home since August, splittingRead more

Luis Enrique blames Barca defeat on European exploits

Barcelona - Arab Today

Coach Luis Enrique blamed Barcelona's shock 2-1 La Liga defeat at lowly Deportivo La Coruna on the exertions of their sensational midweek 6-1 Champions League win over Paris St Germain. Depor began the game 17th in the standings while Barca, who had won 8-0 at Riazor last year, were looking to tighten their grip on top spot but instead lostRead more

Ramos scores again as Real beat Betis to reclaim top spot

Barcelona - Arab Today

Real Madrid’s irrepressible Sergio Ramos headed them to a 2-1 come-from-behind win over Real Betis on Sunday as Zinedine Zidane’s side capitalized on Barcelona’s earlier defeat by Deportivo La Coruna to top the La Liga standings. A calamitous own goal from Real goalkeeper Keylor Navas had given Betis the lead in the 25th minute, just after the Costa Rican escapedRead more