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Real Madrid host chippy Alaves as La Liga title race enters its decisive phase
Steve Nicol counters with a list of his own after Gab Marcotti rated Sergio Ramos as the world's fourth-best centre-back.
Antoine Griezmann hopes to become the second Frenchman to hit 100 La Liga goals when Atleti visit Malaga this weekend.
Paul Mariner evaluates the latest transfer rumours, including talks of Juve's Paulo Dybala making the move to the Bernabeu.
Scott Van Pelt is the latest to chime on the unveiling of Cristiano Ronaldo's statue at Madeira airport.
Real Madrid have come out of the international break in pretty decent shape. All of Zinedine Zidane's players have returned unscathed from World Cup qualifiers, and in Friday's training session ahead of a visit from Alaves, the Bernabeu boss was able to call on his entire squad -- a rare occurrence this season and exactly the kind of situation the coach will have wanted to be in as the La Liga title race enters its decisive phase.
April will be a true test of Zidane's managerial mettle, with matches...Barcelona and Real Madrid ready to sprint to the finish in La Liga title race
Shaka Hislop weighs in on Gerard Pique's latest comments on Real Madrid and questions what the defender is trying to achieve.
"In the end, it all comes down to the colour of the shirt," Gerard Pique said, neatly summing up many things ... if not the thing he was actually talking about.
Summing up many things and setting fire to many others, igniting the league, as if it needed igniting. Spain had played, one of Europe's biggest stadiums packed full, so it was all about them. "Them" being Real Madrid and FC Barcelona, of course. International week was accompanied day after day by front pages about future signings, all...A rested Casemiro will contribute at a critical time for Real Madrid
Sid Lowe believes the ability of Real Madrid's stars to come through when it counts could prove vital for their La Liga title hopes.
From March 31st until May 12th, fans of Spanish football will be able to watch at least one La Liga team play every day. Every single day. That's 42 days of football in a row, with no time to breathe.
A subset of those six weeks could very well define the outcome of the season for Real Madrid. In 27 days, Zinedine Zidane's team will play nine key matches. Among them, the visits of Atletico Madrid, Barcelona and Valencia in La Liga and the face-off with Bayern Munich in the Champions League quarterfinals...Manchester United still focused on Antoine Griezmann, City keen on Alexis
Stevie Nicol says Manchester United should throw the kitchen sink at Antoine Griezmann to lure him from Atletico Madrid.
Gab Marcotti dissects the rumours linking Eden Hazard with a summer move from Chelsea to Real Madrid.
The FC crew discuss Alexis Sanchez's recent comments on wanting to play for a team with a 'winning mentality'.
The football world's gossip mill is in full swing, and Transfer Talk is monitoring the whispers ahead of all the summer moves. Check out the latest deals here.
Griezmann remains United's top priority
Jose Mourinho likes the look of Kylian Mbappe and has his eye on Romelu Lukaku, but Antoine Griezmann is the manager's top target for Manchester United this summer -- and Mourinho has enlisted United star Paul Pogba to help complete the signing.
The Daily Telegraph claims Pogba has been...Zinedine Zidane faces make-or-break month of April with Real Madrid
Alejandro Moreno assesses whether or not James Rodriguez would be a welcomed addition to Jurgen Klopp's Liverpool.
Zinedine Zidane's position at Real Madrid is hardly under threat, but April will be a pivotal month in determining whether the current manager goes on to build a lasting legacy at the Bernabeu or becomes yet another victim of Florentino Perez's impulsive approach to hiring and firing.
The president has been busily consolidating power in his second term in the boardroom and although elections are looming this summer, Real Madrid has ceased to resemble anything like a supporter-owned republic under...Manchester United line up Handanovic, Donnarumma as Madrid eye De Gea
Paul Mariner believes AC Milan youngster Gianluigi Donnarumma should be Man United's primary target in the summer window.
Much speculation has been surrounding Keylor Navas at Real Madrid, but are there any frontrunners to replace him?
The football world's gossip mill is in full swing, and Transfer Talk is monitoring the whispers ahead of all the summer moves. Check out the latest deals here.
Man United make plans as Madrid eye De Gea
Manchester United are looking to sign Samir Handanovic or Gianluigi Donnarumma because of concerns that David De Gea will be targeted by Real Madrid this summer, according to the Independent.
The report claimed that De Gea, alongside Chelsea's Thibaut Courtois, is wanted by Los Blancos as they...Cristiano Ronaldo face-to-face with peculiar statue of Real star's head
Scott Van Pelt is the latest to chime on the unveiling of Cristiano Ronaldo's statue at Madeira airport.
The Madeira Islands airport is set to be named after Ronaldo, and Mike & Mike debate whether there's any higher honor.
Cristiano Ronaldo was present on Wednesday as the Portuguese island of Madeira paid tribute to their most famous son.
As part of the celebrations, the airport was renamed in Ronaldo's honour as the Madeira International Airport officially became "Aeroporto Cristiano Ronaldo". Portugal president Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa was also on hand to unveil a brand new bronze bust of Ronaldo that will stand on a plinth outside the airport.
As you can see, the likeness is absolutely uncanny.
A statue of Cristiano Ronaldo's head was unveiled on Wednesday.
The tribute marked the renaming of Madeira airport to Aeroporto Cristiano Ronaldo.
Cristiano Ronaldo poses with his new statue.
Perhaps unsurprisingly,...Eden Hazard: Chelsea, Real Madrid have plenty at stake in tug-of-war
Gab Marcotti dissects the rumours linking Eden Hazard with a summer move from Chelsea to Real Madrid.
The ESPN FC panel share their thoughts on the rumours that Chelsea are looking to sign Alexis Sanchez this summer.
The FC crew question whether anyone can overtake N'Golo Kante in the running for PFA Player of the Year.
Eden Hazard's rejuvenated season for Premier League leaders Chelsea has led to renewed speculation linking him with a move away from Stamford Bridge.
Real Madrid are the club currently linked most strongly with a potential bid for the attacker, with reports this week claiming his desire to work under coach Zinedine Zidane is a major motivating factor.
But the implications of a move going through or not go far beyond just the player's own career -- there would be significant ramifications for...Now is not the time for Real Madrid to chase French youngster Kylian Mbappe
Sergio Ramos believes AS Monaco's Kylian Mbappe will attract the interest of Real Madrid.
Just when the hype regarding the young Kylian Mbappe and his potential signing with Real Madrid seemed to have reached record heights, the calendar gods scheduled a timely visit of the Spain national team to the Stade de France. The French team with Mbappe awaited in Paris, and of course an unavoidable series of comments and rumours ensued.
The media-related process that many big-time signings have followed in Madrid has been well documented, and Mbappe's case has adhered strictly to the model....Eden Hazard's desire to play under Zidane may force Chelsea to sell
Gab Marcotti dissects the rumours linking Eden Hazard with a summer move from Chelsea to Real Madrid.
The football world's gossip mill is in full swing, and Transfer Talk is monitoring the whispers ahead of all the summer moves. Check out the latest deals here.
Chelsea face fight to keep Hazard
Only a couple of days ago, it was reported that Chelsea were preparing to offer Eden Hazard a lavish new contract in order to stave off the attentions of Real Madrid.
Now, according to the Mirror, they are resigned to "a summer-long battle" to keep the Belgium international.
It says Real believe Hazard is...Can Zidane lure Mbappe to Real Madrid -- and replace Benzema in the process?
The FC guys discuss the rumours surrounding Kylian Mbappe and whether or not he's ready for a move to Real or Barca.
Real Madrid transfer stories generally play out in the capital's sports media in three stages.
First, there is the tentative link, when Player A is mentioned in a story with another player or more than one club is linked to the same player, with Barcelona often the hedge-betting option whenever the Bernabeu is involved.
Then comes the addition of either the coach or club president's name to a story about Player A and some two-plus-two stuff as to why the transfer could go through, coupled with...Real Madrid's summer transfer options: Overhaul at the Bernabeu
Much speculation has been surrounding Keylor Navas at Real Madrid, but are there any frontrunners to replace him?
The March international break is often a time when clubs take decisive steps to formalise their plans for the summer transfer window -- identifying their primary targets to push forward with negotiations while also clarifying internally which players they want to sell to make room.
This is certainly the case at Real Madrid at the moment, since it was confirmed that the Bernabeu outfit will be free to make moves having had their FIFA ban for breaking youth transfer regulations cut. While the upcoming...Would Real Madrid's James Rodriguez fit well at Liverpool under Klopp?
Alejandro Moreno assesses whether or not James Rodriguez would be a welcomed addition to Jurgen Klopp's Liverpool.
Gary McAllister believes the new stand at Anfield has improved the atmosphere ahead of the Liverpool v Real Madrid legends match.
Jurgen Klopp made it known in the weeks leading up to the January transfer window that he was looking to add to his options in the final third of the pitch.
Despite the fact Liverpool made several attempts to bring in a forward, they did not manage to get one. However, the Liverpool manager will almost certainly return to the same thinking this summer.
Aside from his starting XI, Klopp's options on the wing and in attacking-midfield area are extremely thin in terms of proven talent. Like Sadio Mane,...Transfer Rater: Eden Hazard to Real Madrid, Ivan Perisic to Man United
The latest transfer rumours from around the world.
Things change in the blink of an eye in football. The Football Whispers Index takes the latest transfer rumours and gives them a score out of five; the higher the score, the more realistic and reliable the whisper.
Here are today's top five emerging whispers for the summer. And keep an eye on Transfer Talk for all the latest gossip.
Eden Hazard to Real Madrid
One transfer rumour that simply doesn't look like going away is the link between Chelsea star Eden Hazard and Real Madrid,...Liverpool positive on James Rodriguez; London clubs dueling for Ross Barkley
Gary McAllister believes the new stand at Anfield has improved the atmosphere ahead of the Liverpool v Real Madrid legends match.
The football world's gossip mill is in full swing, and Transfer Talk is monitoring the whispers ahead of all the summer moves. Check out the latest deals here.
Liverpool confident over James deal
Jurgen Klopp could land Real Madrid star James Rodriguez, with The Mirror reporting that Liverpool believe they can sign the Colombian if they qualify for the Champions League.
The former Monaco and Porto star will likely move on this summer, having not featured in Zinedine Zidane's first team for...Zidane has found Real Madrid's Makelele replacement in Casemiro
Sid Lowe believes the ability of Real Madrid's stars to come through when it counts could prove vital for their La Liga title hopes.
"Why put another layer of gold paint on the Bentley when you are losing the entire engine?"
This widely repeated quote from Real Madrid boss Zinedine Zidane was made in 2003 when the club agreed to sell Claude Makelele to Chelsea. The decision coincided with the ignominious departure of Vicente del Bosque, who was sacked 24 hours after delivering the 2002-03 La Liga title. Zidane would not add another major trophy to his collection over the course of the next three seasons at the Bernabeu before...Chelsea determined to keep Hazard, Courtois from leaving for Real Madrid
Antonio Conte has insisted Eden Hazard is strong enough to handle challenges from the opposition.
The football world's gossip mill is in full swing, and Transfer Talk is monitoring the whispers ahead of all the summer moves. Check out the latest deals here.
Chelsea won't let Real steal Hazard
Chelsea are ready to offer Eden Hazard a new contract and a pay rise in order to ward off interest from Real Madrid, the Daily Telegraph reports.
The 26-year-old has been central to Chelsea establishing themselves as the top team in the Premier League this season, scoring 11 goals and setting up another...Isco's link to Barcelona shows rarity of transfers from Real to Camp Nou
Isco has frequently been the subject of transfer speculation after falling out of favour at Real Madrid.
Reports on Thursday indicated that Barcelona may pay Isco a €20 million bonus to remain at Real Madrid for one more year and then leave for Camp Nou on a free transfer in the summer of 2018 once he is out of contract.
Isco, 24, has frequently been linked to Barca after joining Real in 2013 as he has not nailed down a first-team spot. Indeed, he has come off the bench in nine of his 22 appearances in La Liga this season and has played in just two of eight Champions League games after falling...
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