Zidane Denies Cristiano Ronaldo Rift

Zinedine Zidane has dismissed suggestions of a fall-out between himself and star player Cristiano Ronaldo after the Real Madrid forward reacted angrily to being substituted against Las Palmas.

Ronaldo was brought off in the 71st minute with Real 2-1 up in the La Liga fixture but after failing to score from six attempts the 31-year-old showed his frustration to Zidane’s decision, appearing to swear as he left the pitch.

Real went on to concede an equaliser for a second-successive draw in the league, but after the match the focus was firmly on Ronaldo, who has endured a difficult start to the season after picking up an injury at Euro 2016.

Everything is normal. It is not just Cristiano – all players can be angry when they leave the pitch,” Zidane told a press conference ahead of Real’s trip to play Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League on Tuesday.

“We’re already thinking about tomorrow’s game. I took the decision for the good of the player.

“Nothing has changed. All this talk [about the incident], more than about tomorrow’s game, well we must live with that. We are relaxed. I’m not stupid, and he is intelligent. We are all here for the same thing.”

Zidane Denies Cristiano Ronaldo Rift

Ronaldo Declared Fit For Osasuna Clash

Real Madrid’s Portuguese striker Cristiano Ronaldo confirmed on Thursday he will play his first La Liga football match of the season against Osasuna on Saturday.

The player responded positively to the question of whether he would play the game this weekend at Santiago Bernabeu stadium, in a ceremony to unveil his new perfume ‘Cristiano Ronaldo Legacy’.

Ronaldo was injured in the final of the 2016 Euros and since then has not been able to start the season with Real Madrid.

Ronaldo Declared Fit For Osasuna Clash

Real Madrid Make a £38m Bid For Chelsea"s Star Man

Real Madrid have reportedly contacted Chelsea over a surprise transfer raid for defensive midfielder Nemanja Matic.

Los Blancos boss Zinedine Zidane is keen to bring in someone new in that position this summer, as his side look set to miss out on Juventus’ Paul Pogba to Manchester United.

 

Matic is now emerging as Real’s prime target, with the Serbian’s future uncertain after a poor season at Stamford Bridge last term.

Still, Chelsea are unlikely to let the 27-year-old leave too easily, with Sport claiming he could cost as much as £38million for Madrid to prise away.

Matic is one of the top midfielders in Europe on his day, and could shine in the slower-paced game in La Liga after a dip in his form in England.

Chelsea may no longer see the former Benfica man as first choice after signing N’Golo Kante from Leicester City this summer.

 

Real Madrid Make a £38m Bid For Chelsea"s Star Man

Sergio Arrives in Madrid Ahead of Real Signing

Paraguayan striker Sergio Diaz arrived in Madrid on Wednesday prior to completing his move to Real Madrid.

The 18-year-old, who joins from Cerro Porteno, impressed Real Madrid scouts during a recent junior tournament in Toulon (France) and has played for all of the junior levels of his country’s national team up to under-23, reports Xinhua.

“I am coming to the most powerful club in the world to try and help and to show my talent and the talent that there is in Paraguay,” he said.

“I will do everything I can in order to do well,” Diaz added.

The youngster is expected to strengthen Real Madrid’s B-team Castilla, which plays in the third tier of Spanish football, but he could carry out pre-season training with the first team.

“I don’t know who I will carry out pre-season with, but I suppose they will tell me in the next few days,” said Diaz on arrival at Madrid airport.

Sergio Arrives in Madrid Ahead of Real Signing

Ronaldo Surpasses Figo"s Portugal Record

Cristiano Ronaldo has broken Luis Figo’s record for the most appearances for Portugal following his inclusion in the starting line-up for tonight’s game against Austria.

Ronaldo is set to win his 128th cap for his country, with the winger having scored 58 goals for Portugal since making his debut 13 years ago.

After Portugal were held to a hugely frustrating draw by Iceland in their opening fixture of Euro 2016, Ronaldo will be seeking to make a major impact tonight as his side attempt to get the better of Austria.

Ronaldo was well marshalled by the Iceland defenders, and, although he had a pass success rate of 90%, he created just one chance and had a solitary effort on target.

The 31-year-old is already his country’s highest goalscorer ahead of the likes of Eusebio and Pauleta, and he will be looking to add to his tally tonight.

Last year Ronaldo was named the best Portuguese player of all time by the Portuguese Football Federation. His country’s hopes of success at this summer’s tournament rest largely on his shoulders, with Fernando Santos’ squad not containing a wide array of talented players

After today’s game, Portugal will switch their focus to their final group stage fixture against Hungary on Wednesday.

Ronaldo Surpasses Figo"s Portugal Record

Indefatigable Cristiano Ronaldo Sets Another Record In World Football

Real Madrid’s Cristiano Ronaldo has broken another record in world football as he has now become the first player to score 50 or more goals, at club level, in 6 consecutive seasons.

The Portuguese forward has managed to score 35 goals in La Liga, so far this season and has been pivotal in Real Madrid’s success since signing for the club in 2009. However, during his time with the club, he has only ever won the La Liga title once and the Copa Del Rey twice.

Having said that, 3-time Ballon d’Or winner does have a Champions League winners medal to boast about during his time with Los Blancos

Ronaldo’s last six seasons with Real Madrid look like this:

2010/11 – 53

2011/12 – 60

2012/13 – 55

2013/14 – 51

2014/15 – 61

2015/16 – 50

Indefatigable Cristiano Ronaldo Sets Another Record In World Football

Real Madrid In Pursuit of Hammers Star

Real Madrid have earmarked West Ham United’s creator-in-chief Dimitri Payet as a potential transfer target in the case either James Rodriguez or Jese leaves in the summer, reports France Football, via Get French Football.

Payet, 29, is enjoying what he has called the best year in his career for West Ham this season and his performances have been instrumental behind the Hammers’ blistering campaign.

The former Marseille forward has even forced his way back into contention with the France national team ahead of the Euros in the summer and his performances haven’t gone unnoticed by Madrid, who are interested in signing him in the summer.

Rodriguez or Jese may be forced to find first-team football elsewhere at the end of the season after falling out of favour with Zinedine Zidane and the Frenchman could look to a fellow countryman as one of their replacements.

Real Madrid In Pursuit of Hammers Star

Shocking : Cristiano Ronaldo Snubs Real"s Medical Team for Barcelona"s

There has been another shocking twist to Cristiano Ronaldo’s injury after the forward indicated his readiness to seek the help from the medical team at Barcelona to help with his recovery.

According to reports, Ronaldo had a scan at Manchester and was still not convinced. So he then visited a local hospital called Ruber when he returned to Madrid without telling his medical team.

The star is aware that the Catalan medical staff are trustworthy and is ready to go to that length to play in the second leg of the Champions league against Manchester City. He approved the idea of consulting the Catalans from the very first moment it was suggested.

Nuno Campos who is the doctor of the national team has advised the player to take it easy.

Speaking to AS he said, “It would be less if it were a contracture and could play against City. If you have a microtear,  you risk aggravating the injury and jeopardize their participation in the European Championship”.

Shocking : Cristiano Ronaldo Snubs Real"s Medical Team for Barcelona"s

Adebayor Picks Real Madrid Over Manchester City

Crystal Palace striker Emmanuel Adebayor has meted out how he enjoyed during his playing days at Real Madrid under the managerial reign of Jose Mourinho and further expressed his excitement as the duo clash in the semi’s of the UEFA champions league.

The striker who was clubless some few month backs was acquired by Crystal Palace in the Premier League and has enjoyed some playing time since his arrival.

He was asked by AS to pick between two of his former clubs Real Madrid and Manchester City who are set to meet in the UEFA Champions League semifinals.

“The semifinal of Champions League between my former clubs Real Madrid and Manchester City will be exciting,” he told AS.

“It will not be easy to go through for the Blancos, especially playing at the Etihad Stadium. The Citizens have players like Aguero, Toure, Silva and De Bruyne.

“On a personal level, the experience at Real was a highlight of my career. With (Jose) Mourinho I grew up a lot.”

City and Real will clash at the Etihad Stadium in the first leg of their semifinal on Tuesday night.

Adebayor has also played for Metz, Monaco, Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur in his European club career.

Adebayor Picks Real Madrid Over Manchester City

"Unstoppable" Ronaldo Smashes Another Record Yet Again

Cristiano Ronaldo’s 16th Champions League goal of the season means he has now scored 15 goals in European Cup/Champions League quarter-finals, which has beaten the all-time record of Di Stefano.

 

Now the Portugese international with his decisive third goal, has his fifth Champions League hat-trick, to put him level with Lionel Messi.

 

The 31-year-old has been in stunning form this season, but he really had to roll his sleeves up for the visit of Wolfsburg on Tuesday night.

 

Dieter Hecking’s side were leading 2-0 from the Champions League quarter-final first leg at the Volkswagen Arena last week and the pressure was on Zinedine Zidane’s side to seize the initiative and qualify to the next stage of the competition, which they did kind courtesy of the magical Ronaldo.

 

"Unstoppable" Ronaldo Smashes Another Record Yet Again

4 Reasons Why Real Madrid Will Qualify Ahead Of Wolfsburg

Well after shocking most of the pundits in the game of football, Wolfsburg today have a very tough task at the Santiago Bernabéu where the face a whole Madridistas family ready for some demolishing exercise.

 

Vfl Wolsburg 2-0 win over the Spanish giants has set up a very thrilling football match we have on our hand.

Real Madrid must advance if legendary Zinedine Zidane wants to continue as the head coach of Madrid with jobless Jose Mourinho still hunting for a club.

Below are the reasons why Real Madrid will qualify ahead of Wolfsburg

1. THE WRATH OF BBC

In the previous encounter Karim Benzema, Gareth Bale and Cristiano Ronaldo had more than a fair share of opportunities to put this thing to bed. Unfortunately, the football gods were not shining on Real Madrid’s side.

They can’t miss any more chances,BBC must find the back of the net early and often. Am of great believe  that the BBC have what it takes to surgically slice apart the Wolfsburg defense.Another hat trick for Cristiano Ronaldo wouldn’t be a surprise as he set another record in the la liga last saturday.

2. THE DEFENSIVE ROCK

With Carvajal almost sure to start and the idea that Varane might be ready to play Real have better chances. With those two or at least one of them, the defensive line is much stronger. Casemiro sitting just in front of the back four also gives Kroos and Modric a chance to go forward knowing he’s got their back.

Casemiro doesn’t play ‘pretty’ football. Not his job. Win balls, make passes (he’s completed 90% of passes in the Champions League). The guy is never going to be Xabi. And I think some tend to have those expectations. Los Blancos first choice defense paired with Casemiro sitting right there in front is task with shutting down Draxler.

3. THE EVER IMPRESSIVE KEYLOR NAVAS

He has been a rock.Two goals conceded handcuffed by a  dodgy back line that did him no favors. He’ll have to stay frosty as Wolfsburg have a sharp counterattack.

Navas will be called on to make a couple key stops, but with a more solid back line, he shouldn’t have to do all the work. We owned possession by a large margin in leg one, which is something that we have to do this time as well. It wasn’t for lack of trying though, they had so many chances. That’s why Navas needs to be sharp don’t get complacent with the ball staying in the other end for the most part.

THE BERBABEU AS A FORTRESS

VfL Wolfsburg will be coming into a lions’ den that is the Santiago Bernabéu. To the opposing player this stadium is a soul crusher.

This is one of the most storied stadiums in football – that’s a fact. Real Madrid will feed off the energy tomorrow night at the Bernabéu and use let it loose on Wolfsburg, they won’t know what hit them.

4 Reasons Why Real Madrid Will Qualify Ahead Of Wolfsburg

Magical Ronaldo Sets Another Record In The La Liga

Cristiano Ronaldo became the first player to hit 30 La Liga goals in six consecutive seasons as he led Real Madrid to a 4-0 thrashing of Eibar on Saturday.

The Portugal forward netted in the 19th minute and also provided passes for Lucas Vazquez and Jese to score as the hosts stormed into a 4-0 halftime lead.

James Rodriguez had opened Real’s account with a curling free kick in the fifth minute.

Real Madrid are third on the league standings on 72 points, with title rivals Atletico Madrid winning at Espanyol.

Coach Zinedine Zidane made eight changes to the team that suffered a shock 2-0 defeat at VfL Wolfsburg in the Champions League in midweek with only Ronaldo, Pepe and Casemiro keeping their places.

Rodriguez was criticised for being caught laughing on the sidelines in Germany in midweek but the Colombia international lifted the crowd by scoring early on, his first goal in just under two months.

Magical Ronaldo Sets Another Record In The La Liga

Another Milestone Reached By Cristiano Ronaldo After El - Clasico

Cristiano Ronaldo played a decisive role in Real Madrid’s 2-1 Clasico win over Barcelona on Saturday and is now the third-highest scorer in the fixture, a list Lionel Messi still tops with 21 goals.

The Argentinian continued his recent Clasico struggles, as he has now failed to score in his last five outings against Real, per Goal’s Tom Beck. And with their star forward misfiring, the Blaugrana failed to get things going against Los Blancos at the Camp Nou.

Gerard Pique gave the hosts the lead in the second half, but Karim Benzema tied things up soon after, and even after Sergio Ramos’s dismissal, Los Blancos looked the more dangerous team. Ronaldo’s late goal was well deserved

Another Milestone Reached By Cristiano Ronaldo After El - Clasico

This El- Clasico Didn"t Come At The Right Time - Iniesta

Barcelona midfield supremo Andres Iniesta has described the upcoming El -Clasico which is slated for this Saturday as not ideal as some players are not yet back from the international break.

In a press conference after Wednesday training session the midfielder told reporters that “of course [playing El Clásico after the international break] it’s not the ideal situation, it’s not the best to not be able to have players back until Thursday or Friday, but it’s a normal situation when there are international breaks”.

The 31  year old also emphasized that many times the Clasico has coincided with internationals.

” it’s not the best scene, but those who’ve been with their national teams have been competing, while those that have stayed here have been recovering. It is what it is, there’s nothing more to it,” – he added.

Barcelona are nine points clear off their rivals and a win on Saturday will cement their grasp on the La Liga tittle.

This El- Clasico Didn"t Come At The Right Time - Iniesta