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‘1,2,3-0,’ How Arsenal Humiliated Real Madrid At Emirates Stadium

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Arsenal have produced their best result in recent memory with a 3-0 victory over Real Madrid in the first leg of the Champions League quarter-final. After a first half at the Emirates that saw chances for both sides, Declan Rice opened the scoring with a world-class strike around Madrid’s wall in the 58th minute. Rice then repeated the feat 12 minutes later with a second, equally impressive free-kick goal. Just five minutes after that, makeshift striker Mikel Merino added to the visitors’ misery with a well-placed finish from close range.…

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‘First Women’s Clásico Win,’ Real Madrid Defeat Barcelona 3-1

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Caroline Weir scored two late goals as Real Madrid beat Barcelona 3-1 at the Olympic Stadium on Sunday to secure their first-ever Clásico win and keep alive their faint title hopes. Weir came off the bench to turn home Linda Caicedo’s cutback in the 87th minute and added her second in stoppage time to move Madrid within four points of Liga F leaders Barça with seven games to go. Caroline Graham Hansen had earlier cancelled out Alba Redondo’s opener and there was controversy just before Weir’s first goal when a…

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EXPLAINER: Why VAR Disallowed Álvarez’s Penalty Against Real Madrid

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+ What Atlético Madrid manager Diego Simeone said at the post-match press conference   Controversy struck during the UEFA Champions League Round of 16 second-leg clash between Atlético Madrid and Real Madrid when VAR overturned Julián Álvarez’s penalty, sparking heated debate. The decision to disallow Julián Álvarez’s penalty, which played a pivotal role in Atlético Madrid’s elimination, sparked outrage among fans, pundits, and notably, head coach Diego Simeone. Platforms Africa reports that on Wednesday night at the Metropolitano Stadium, the penalty shootout reached a pivotal moment as Álvarez stepped forward…

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IT’S OFFICIAL: Real Madrid Legend Marcelo Retires From Football

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“My journey as a player ends here, but I still have so much to give to football.”   Brazil defender Marcelo has announced his retirement from football at the age of 36. The left-back, one of the most decorated players in history, played 58 times for Brazil. After coming through the ranks of Brazilian club Fluminense, Marcelo joined Real Madrid in 2007 at the age of 18. He won 25 pieces of major silverware in 15 years at the Bernabeu, including five Champions League titles and six La Liga titles.…

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Florentino Perez Re-elected As Real Madrid President

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. The Spanish businessman has not faced opposition in four elections (2013, 2017, 2021 and 2025) since returning to the club in 2009.   Real Madrid president Florentino Perez was re-elected with a mandate until 2029 on Sunday after running for the position unopposed. “There having been only one candidacy… (Perez) is hereby proclaimed president of Real Madrid,” said Los Blancos in a statement. Madrid announced the news after a 4-1 thrashing of Las Palmas helped them move top of La Liga. Perez, 77, has now not faced opposition in…

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IT’S OFFICIAL: Real Madrid Confirms Signing Of Kylian Mbappé

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Real Madrid, on Monday, announced the signing of French superstar, Kylian Mbappé. The Spanish giants and the 25-year-old forward have reached an agreement that will see him wearing the iconic white jersey for the next five seasons. The official statement from Real Madrid read, “Official statement. 03/06/2024 Real Madrid C.F. and Kylian Mbappé have reached an agreement whereby he will be a Real Madrid player for the next five seasons.” According to reports from Le Parisien, a Spanish media outlet, Mbappé, widely regarded as one of the best finishers in…

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BREAKING: Real Madrid Defeat Dortmund 2-0 To Win Record 15th Champions League

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Real Madrid were crowned kings of Europe for a record-extending 15th time with a 2-0 victory over Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League final at Wembley on Saturday. READ ALSO IBEDC Sacks Kingsley Achife As MD I Didn’t Buy My Triplets, Yinka Ayefele Declares Abia Govt Places N25m Bounty On Killers Of Soldiers Huge favourites going in to the game, the Spanish side were outplayed for long periods but broke Dortmund’s resistance with late goals from Dani Carvajal and Vinicius Jr. Platforms Africa

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