Midfielder Luka Modric told that he wanted to finish his career at Spanish club Real Madrid after signing a fresh contract which will keep him at the club til 2020.
This past week featured some exhilarating soccer matches in both domestic and European tournaments. From Barcelona and Real Madrid to Chelsea, a number of great teams had tremendous weeks while some flopped throughout. Here is a look at the winners and losers of the weekend.
The transfer market does not open again until January but many teams are already looking to improve their respective teams. One of the players that has been in and out of the soccer transfer market rumor mill for months is none other than Real Madrid keeper Iker Casillas. Would acquiring the star keeper make sense for Arsenal?
Could Real Madrid fans see Robin Van Persie heading to Real Madrid to possibly replace Cristiano Ronaldo? They might if the latest soccer transfer rumors are true.
The departure of Xabi Alonso has left a huge void in Real Madrid's midfield. Asier Illarramendi was a major purchase last summer for Real Madrid, but is he ready to be Alonso's replacement?
Many expected the summer transfer window to feature some astute moves to bolster the team's depth and improve it. But what has happened is nothing short of a calamity. Real Madrid is not only worse off than prior to the summer, but the team looks like it could be ready to suffer its worst season in years, and here's why.
Many expected the summer transfer window to feature some astute moves to bolster the team's depth and improve it. But what has happened is nothing short of a calamity. Real Madrid is not only worse off than prior to the summer, but the team looks like it could be ready to suffer its worst season in years, and here's why.
Xabi Alonso made two huge announcements over the last few days, but only one of them was unexpected. The Basque midfielder announced that he would not only quit his international duty but would also be leaving his current club Real Madrid to try his fortunes with Pep Guardiola at Bayern Munich. Latin Post.com takes a look at why Alonso will be missed by Real Madrid.
The 2014-2015 Champions League group draw took place on Thursday with a number of historic sides meeting in the initial stage of the tournament, and defending champions Real Madrid came away looking good. Latin Post.com breaks down some impressions from the draw.
Real Madrid opened the 2014-15 season Monday with a 2-0 win over newly promoted side Cordoba. Despite the scoreline the team was rightfully booed by its fans at the Santiago Bernabeu for what turned out to be a mediocre showing from the team. Latin Post.com breaks down the game and makes observations on the opening match.
Atletico Madrid won the Spanish Super Cup after defeating its crosstown rivals Real Madrid 1-0 in the second leg of the contest at the Vicente Calderon Stadium. Here are some observations from the match.
It has been the tale of two games. A week ago in the UEFA Super Cup, Cristiano Ronaldo, donning his knightley white long-sleeved Madrid jersey, put on a star performance that has become his trademark. He scored two terrific goals, including a wondrous strike on the second and was excellent on and off the ball.
Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid battled to a 1-1 draw in the first leg of the Spanish Super Cup. The second leg is scheduled for Friday and will decide the winner of the tournament.
The matchup featured a rematch of the Champions League final from last May and revealed quite a few things about both sides ahead of the 2014-15 season. Here are the major points we learned from each team thanks to the game.
Iker Casillas will make his last stand for Real Madrid. According to reports, the Spanish netminder will be the number one keeper for Los Blancos in 2014-15 while new acquisition Keylor Navas will serve as his backup. Navas will get to compete in the Copa del Rey while Casillas gets the Champions League and Spanish League.
Gareth Bale headed into the UEFA Super Cup as the main story. It was him, not Ronaldo, who was in the press conference for the club prior to the game. But can Bale overcome his idol in 2014-15 and turn into Real Madrid's main man for years to come?
Cristiano Ronaldo, James Rodriguez and company led Real Madrid to its first trophy of the 2014-15 season after defeating Sevilla 2-0 in the UEFA Super Cup. Here are some observations from the first major game of the season.
