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Iker Casillas, the former custodian for Real Madrid, sees a stellar trajectory for Jude Bellingham following his noteworthy initial season with the club in LaLiga. With 19 goals, Bellingham clinched the title of top scorer, propelling Madrid to secure their 36th LaLiga championship. He also assisted six goals and was crowned LaLiga Player of the Season. In addition, he netted four times for Los Blancos during their pursuit of a historic 15th Champions League title. Bellingham, at 20, has also become pivotal for Gareth…

Kylian Mbappe's switch to Real Madrid got the thumbs up from Iker Casillas, the club's celebrated ex-captain, earlier this month. Former Real Madrid stalwart Iker Casillas hailed Mbappe's recruitment as a significant boon for the legendary football dynasty. The French sensation disclosed his PSG exit in May, and his transition to Madrid wrapped up recently, concluding a prolonged saga of transfer speculations. Mbappe, 25, inked a quintet-year deal with the LaLiga victors, joining them as a libre post his tenure at PSG.…

Fernando Torres has snagged the helm of Atletico Madrid's B squad, the club disclosed last Tuesday. The iconic striker, known for his exploits with Spain's national team, embarked on his mentorship journey in 2021, guiding Atletico's Under-19 crew post his retirement from the pitch. Stepping into senior management marks a first for Torres. He fills the shoes of Luis Tevenet, now an aide to Diego Simeone for the forthcoming season. Torres shared his excitement, stating, "This is home to me, and the weight of this new role…

Real Madrid will indeed participate in the forthcoming Club World Cup, despite earlier confusion caused by Carlo Ancelotti's remarks. The prestigious Champions League victors confirmed their commitment on Monday, rectifying misunderstandings stemming from Ancelotti's interview with Italian newspaper Il Giornale. In the interview, he criticized FIFA's compensation for the club in the upcoming 32-team tournament. "FIFA can kiss that idea goodbye, as players and clubs will boycott the tournament,” Ancelotti was reported as…

Kylian Mbappe's transition to Real Madrid could spell dismay for football as a whole, a sentiment echoed by Max Eberl, the sporting director at Bayern Munich. Having waved goodbye to Paris Saint-Germain after a fruitful seven years, Mbappe inked a lucrative deal with Madrid that includes an eye-watering €150 million signing bonus. The French striker, with a fresh five-year pact, will bag an annual €15 million from the Champions League holders. Eberl casts doubt on the sustainability of such exorbitant payouts, suggesting…

Kylian Mbappe expressed immense joy on Instagram following the confirmation of his transfer to Real Madrid, describing it as the realization of a lifelong ambition. The ace striker inked a five-year contract with the European champions and will make the switch as a free agent in July, following the expiry of his Paris Saint-Germain deal. Previously tipped to leave PSG, Mbappe formally declared his exit early in May after helping his team secure a domestic double with a Coupe de France triumph. Though once poised to join…

After an extended period of anticipation, Kylian Mbappe has finally inked a deal with Real Madrid, commencing a new chapter in the Spanish capital from the 2024-25 season. Kylian announced his exit from Paris Saint-Germain early in May, culminating his stint with a Coupe de France triumph. For ages, Madrid pursued the 25-year-old virtuoso but had previously missed out when he extended his stay in Paris with a fresh two-year contract during the 2021-22 season. This time, under Carlo Ancelotti's guidance, Real Madrid clinches…

Memphis Depay bids adieu to Atletico Madrid after an 18-month tenure. Originally transitioning from Barcelona with a €4million price tag, Depay signed a contract with Atleti for two and a half years in total. The Dutch forward, recently selected for Ronald Koeman's Euro 2024 squad, is departing the club a year ahead of schedule. During his stint at Atleti, Depay found the back of the net nine times over 31 league games, but was often overshadowed by the prowess of Alvaro Morata and Antoine Griezmann, resulting in just 12…

Real Madrid clinched their record-setting 15th Champions League trophy amidst a shower of gold and silver confetti at Wembley Stadium. The familiar triumph felt as joyous as ever, with a 2-0 win over Borussia Dortmund. Carlo Ancelotti, winning his fifth championship, expressed his perpetual awe, declaring, "The dream never gets old." Madrid supporters serenaded their heroes as victories by Dani Carvajal and Vinicius Junior secured the win. The odds turned in Madrid's favor after a challenging match where Dortmund initially…

Europe's biggest club competition highlights Real Madrid, with Toni Kroos emblematic of their dominance. Borussia Dortmund left all on the Wembley Stadium field but fell short. Real Madrid clinched their record 15th European crown with a tough 2-0 victory over BVB. Goals from Carvajal and Vinicius Junior sealed the win. Madrid seems to have a special talent for finding unexpected heroes, like Carvajal. The man behind the opening goal wasn't a shock, it was Kroos. Kroos provided the assist for Carvajal's goal and set up…