The smart money would appear to be on Real Madrid’s Vini Jr. being the winner of this year’s Ballon d’Or, however, Stan Collymore’s opinion about the award is likely to ruffle a few feathers.
Real Madrid have been after Liverpool star Trent Alexander-Arnold since the summer transfer window, and the latest injury to Dani Carvajal has only increased the speculations.
Elsewhere, Chelsea and Lyon also had comfortable successes.
Later this month, France Football will reveal the winner of the 2024 Ballon d’Or. Real Madrid are expected to feature heavily near the top-end of the 30-man shortlist, with the likes of Vinicius Junior, Jude Bellingham and Dani Carvajal all in contention for the award.
Real Madrid are set to move for a right-back in 2025, as a result of the serious knee injury sustained by Dani Carvajal two weeks ago. A deal is likely to be sought next summer rather than January, although club officials are already working on possible targets.
Real Madrid star Kylian Mbappe has a clear mission ahead of a return to La Liga action this weekend.
In the last 12 months, the European Super League has been resurrected by the Real Madrid and Barcelona. Both clubs are keen to move away from UEFA competitions in order to compete in this, although for now, they are the only two sides to have signed up to the prospective tournament.
Real Madrid could boast the best starting lineup in world football next season if they sign top target Trent Alexander-Arnold. After signing Jude Bellingham and Kylian Mbappe in the last two windows, Los Blancos already have one of the sports’ most talent-littered squads — Carlo Ancelotti wants even more though.
Earlier this week, England confirmed the appointment of Thomas Tuchel as their new head coach. The former Chelsea and Bayern Munich manager will take up the role starting in 2025, and although he is considered an excellent pick-up, it appears that he was not the first choice of the English Football Association.
Liverpool right-back Trent Alexander-Arnold may continue to be linked with Real Madrid, but former Chelsea and France defender Frank Leboeuf doesn’t seem too sure it’s a realistic move.
Real Madrid have been on the lookout for a right back in recent times, with the search intensifying following the injury of Daniel Carvajal. The Spaniard tore his ACL and will be out for several months.
One of the most tense Madrid derbies in recent times saw the players leave the pitch for 15 minutes three weeks ago, after Atletico Madrid’s singing section threw lighters at Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois.
The deal comes via Barca's partnership with Spotify.
It appears that Real Madrid are enjoying plundering English shores for their playing talent, with Chelsea’s Josh Acheampong the latest to be eyed by the Spanish giants.
During the summer, Real Madrid did not make any money from first team player sales, although they managed to raise a significant amount by selling off a number of players from their youth setup.
Dani Carvajal's season-ending ACL injury is yet another blow to a Real Madrid defense that is already thin and dealing with multiple other injuries.
Real Madrid are increasingly likely to sign a new right-back in 2025. Dani Carvajal’s serious knee injury could bring forward plans for a new addition, especially as backup option Lucas Vazquez is out of contract at the end of the season.
Real Madrid have been pursuing Alphonso Davies for some time now, and 2025 will bring their best opportunity to secure his services. The 23-year-old left-back will be out of contract at Bayern Munich in June, meaning that a pre-contract agreement can be sought as early as January.
The Real Madrid boss and Man City's Pep Guardiola were reportedly sounded out by the FA as possible managers for the Three Lions before Tuchel's appointment.
Real Madrid fans, it looks like Carlo Ancelotti was in high demand. According to Gary Lineker and Alan Shearer, the Football Association (FA) reportedly approached Spanish giant's beloved Italian maestro for the England job before deciding on Thomas Tuchel.
Milan are interested in Franco Mastantuono, who has a host of suitors in Europe, and will try to bring him to Italy until another team lures him away from River Plate.
It wouldn't be a typical Real Madrid season if one of its key players didn't suffer a season-ending injury.
Kylian Mbappe isn't acting like the captain of a national team right now, talented as he might be.
Former Real Madrid star Antonio Cassano sensationally revealed that Cristiano Ronaldo had sent him a strong message, after he left the 39-year-old forward out of his list of top five players.
Carlo Ancelotti’s side was hit with a shocking injury to their star right-back, Carvajal, during their clash against Villarreal. The Spaniard was reported to have suffered a knee injury during the clash.
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