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Juventus eye Real Madrid's Danilo as replacement for Dani Alves
Juventus have reportedly identified Danilo as the top replacement for the departing Dani Alves.
Juventus have eyed Real Madrid right-back Danilo as a replacement for Dani Alves, who is set to be released from his contract ahead of a likely departure for Manchester City, according to reports in both Italy and Spain.
According to Sky Italia, coach Max Allegri and sporting director Fabio Paratici recently identified the 25-year-old as their top choice to replace Alves and will present a €15 million offer, plus add-ons, to Real Madrid for his services.
Meanwhile, Spanish newspaper AS reports...
Dani Ceballos (right) impressed at the European Under-21 Championship this summer.
AS reckons that Spain under-21 star Dani Ceballos had been set to join Real Madrid before returning to Real Betis on loan for the 2017-18 campaign, but he could become part of Zinedine Zidane's squad next season.
For more on Ceballos to Real Madrid, as well as other rumours, check out Transfer Talk by clicking here.
ESPN FC's Sid Lowe explains how Florentino Perez has put the ball back in Cristiano Ronaldo's court in regards to his future.
The Exploding Heads unwrap Cristiano Ronaldo's love for underwear amid the star's ongoing transfer saga.
Mark Ogden and Nick Ames key in on Cristiano Ronaldo and Alexis Sanchez ahead of the semifinal between Portugal and Chile.
Cristiano Ronaldo was pleased for Portugal to overcome a less-than-perfect pitch to down New Zealand and reach the semis.
Cristiano Ronaldo scored a penalty in the 33rd minute to put Portugal ahead as his side eased through to the semifinals.
The guys respond to your tweets about Barcelona, the Ballon d'Or and the weirdest laugh on the FC panel.
Fernando Santos refused to reveal whether or not Cristiano Ronaldo will feature versus New Zealand.
Gab Marcotti and the FC crew discuss the reports that Cristiano Ronaldo may have changed his mind on leaving Real Madrid.
Cristiano Ronaldo avoids commenting on his future with Real Madrid following Portugal's win over Russia.
Cristiano Ronaldo's unhappiness in Spain has led to a certain sense of deja-vu around Real Madrid -- and a look back at his last declaration of "sadness" almost four years ago helps understand how this present impasse with club president Florentino Perez might now play out.
Ronaldo has so far stopped short of commenting directly on the investigation which sees him due in Spanish court on July 31 accused of a €14.7 million tax fraud, but close associates have been talking on his behalf.
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The ESPN FC crew have all the best coverage on the Kylian Mbappe transfer rumours.
The ESPN FC crew have all the best coverage on the Kylian Mbappe transfer rumours.
The ESPN FC crew have all the best coverage on the Kylian Mbappe transfer rumours.
The ESPN FC crew have all the best coverage on the Kylian Mbappe transfer rumours.
The ESPN FC crew have all the best coverage on the Kylian Mbappe transfer rumours.
The ESPN FC crew have all the best coverage on the Kylian Mbappe transfer rumours.
The ESPN FC crew have all the best coverage on the Kylian Mbappe transfer rumours.
The ESPN FC crew have all the best coverage on the Kylian Mbappe transfer rumours.
The ESPN FC crew have all the best coverage on the Kylian Mbappe transfer rumours.
Monaco sensation Kylian Mbappe is the most sought after man in world football.
The France international, 18, scored 24 goals in 41 appearances in all competitions last season and starred as Monaco reached the semifinals of the Champions League and won Ligue 1.
His blistering form has led to plenty of talk in the gossip columns about his next club. From Real Madrid to Manchester United, Arsenal to Paris Saint-Germain, Mbappe is a wanted man.
Here, we've selected the clubs Mbappe has been linked...
ESPN FC's Mark Ogden addresses the latest news on Cristiano Ronaldo and looks ahead to his upcoming press availability.
The FC panel remark on the continued rumours of Ronaldo's exit from Madrid, and if that means Mbappe would fill his place.
Real Madrid president Florentino Perez says you must presume Ronaldo is innocent following tax evasion reports.
This may be remembered the summer of player power.
Cristiano Ronaldo, speaking via his minions, says he has made an "irrevocable" decision to leave Spain and Real Madrid. Gianluigi Donnarumma, who only became old enough to legally buy alcohol in Europe last February, turns down a contract extension that would have made him one of the highest-paid goalkeepers in the world. Alexis Sanchez and Mesut Ozil sit tight as their contracts tick down towards free agency at Arsenal. Marco Verratti's people...
The FC panel remark on the continued rumours of Ronaldo's exit from Madrid, and if that means Mbappe would fill his place.
The transfer window is upon us and there are plenty of big-name players who are being linked with moves. But how much would they cost?
The CIES Football Observatory research team has developed a unique approach to estimate the transfer value of players on a scientific basis. The model includes multiple variables on player performance (minutes, goals, etc.) and characteristics (age, contract, etc.), as well as data on employer clubs and potential recruiting ones.
In June they revealed Neymar...
The FC panel remark on the continued rumours of Ronaldo's exit from Madrid, and if that means Mbappe would fill his place.
Tuesday's latest stories from the world of football in ESPN FC's What's Trending...
REAL MADRID: Newly re-elected Real Madrid president Florentino Perez admits his club are "following" striker Kylian Mbappe, but says the 18-year-old is still a Monaco player.
- Perez says Cristiano Ronaldo's apparent dissatisfaction is "all very strange" but that both he and the club expect the superstar to stay at the Bernabeu this summer.
- Diego Maradona says he wishes Cristiano Ronaldo was Argentine,...
ESPN FC's Steve Nicol explains why he believes Real Madrid should make every effort to sign Monaco star, Kylian Mbappe.
Sir Alex Ferguson once famously said he would not sell Real Madrid "a virus" when the Spanish club was attempting to lure Cristiano Ronaldo to the Spanish capital during the 2008-09 season. Eight years later, it seems the same virus could be the cure to Manchester United's ills, with the Portuguese superstar reportedly hankering after a move back to the Premier League.
Rumours surrounding Ronaldo's future remain nothing more than conjecture but a little fuel was added to the fire on Sunday when...
The FC panel debate the rumours of Cristiano Ronaldo requesting a move out of Spain, possibly back to Manchester United.
The football world is awash with gossip! Transfer Talk is monitoring the whispers ahead of all the summer moves. Check out the latest deals and potential deals here.
Zidane, Pepe luring Ronaldo to opposite paths
Real Madrid's Zinedine Zidane and Sergio Ramos have made phone calls to Cristiano Ronaldo to try to convince him to stay at the Bernabeu -- while at the same time Pepe is trying to convince him to leave, according to Marca.
The Spanish newspaper reports that Zidane took it upon...
The FC panel debate the rumours of Cristiano Ronaldo requesting a move out of Spain, possibly back to Manchester United.
Where Cristiano Ronaldo will play his football next season is up for grabs. Whether the tax case against him will be proven or resolved is, also, a matter for conjecture. What is hard fact, however, is that Real Madrid's record goalscorer, their triple Champions League winner and first Ballon D'Or winner for football played while at the Santiago Bernabeu since Alfredo Di Stefano in 1959 is royally upset with his club and much of what surrounds it.
Significantly before the accusation that his...
The FC panel debate the rumours of Cristiano Ronaldo requesting a move out of Spain, possibly back to Manchester United.
MOSCOW, Russia -- Manchester United have a pretty poor track record when it comes to dealing with Real Madrid, one of a number of reasons why nobody at Old Trafford is getting too carried away by the prospect of luring Cristiano Ronaldo from the Santiago Bernabeu this summer.
United may have kept David De Gea from Real's clutches two years ago, when the Spain goalkeeper appeared all set for a return to his home city with the European champions, but it was only due to a paperwork hitch on Madrid's...
Recent revelations that Cristiano Ronaldo may just be available to purchase this summer has thrown the football world into turmoil with potential suitors feverishly digging down the back of the couch to scramble together the necessary funds.
However, without the financial clout to compete with PSG, Manchester United and the like, a club from the German third tier have submitted a non-monetary but nevertheless enticing offer for the Real Madrid superstar.
Hey @Cristiano, we're still looking for...
The guys respond to your tweets about a United-Real swap, the futures of Kylian Mbappe and Dele Alli, and Everton's summer.
The football world is awash with gossip! Transfer Talk is monitoring the whispers ahead of all the summer moves. Check out the latest deals and potential deals here.
Zidane, Ramos try to persuade Ronaldo
Real Madrid's resolve to keep hold of Cristiano Ronaldo this summer has been evidenced by phone calls from Zinedine Zidane and Sergio Ramos to the forward in order to convince him to stay at the Bernabeu.
Marca reports that Zidane took it upon himself to tell Ronaldo not only how much more he...
With Ronaldo reportedly intending to quit Real Madrid, ESPN FC's Mark Ogden assesses the chances of a Man United return.
The FC crew evaluate Cristiano Ronaldo's future with Real Madrid and assess the possibility of a Manchester United return.
The football world is awash with gossip! Transfer Talk is monitoring the whispers ahead of all the summer moves. Check out the latest deals and potential deals here.
Man United, PSG to do battle for Ronaldo
Cristiano Ronaldo has begun to pack his bags, it would seem. The Times reports that the Portuguese, "angered and saddened" by the accusation of tax evasion and the reporting of the case in Spain, has informed Real Madrid that he intends to leave that club -- and asked representatives...
ESPN FC's Mark Ogden gives his take on the Cristiano Ronaldo exit rumours.
It's the biggest news of the summer so far -- Cristiano Ronaldo reportedly wants to leave Real Madrid.
The Portuguese superstar, who has 600 career goals to his name, is said to be angry at an ongoing tax investigation in Spain. It has led to suggestions he could leave Real Madrid, the club he joined for a then world record £80 million in 2009.
But where could he end up? ESPN FC's bloggers and correspondents discuss Ronaldo's options this summer.
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The ESPN FC crew give their thoughts on Cristiano Ronaldo's future.
Cristiano Ronaldo says his conscience is clear after being accused of defrauding Spain's tax office of €14.7 million in unpaid taxes, but he's clearly not happy. In fact, he's so unhappy that on Friday news circulated the Real Madrid forward is ready to quit his life in Spain over the claims one of his lawyers has described as "unjust".
Portuguese newspaper A Bola broke the news, saying Ronaldo, outraged by the treatment he's received and feeling that due to his status he is being...
As part of his summer holiday, Karim Benzema took in a sightseeing tour of Dubai on Thursday evening.
However, being a Champions League-winning superstar, the excursion was anything but standard fare.
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- Karim Benzema (@Benzema) June 13, 2017
Indeed, Benzema went cruising through the Emirate in a brand new McLaren police super car, taking in sights such as the Burj Khalifa, Jumeirah beach and the Sheikh Mohammad Bin Rashid...
Alvaro Morata is reportedly edging closer to a move to Manchester United.
The most celebrated arrival at Old Trafford this summer is likely to be Real Madrid's Morata, and AS reports that Mourinho will have some joy soon as the player's agent met with club officials to finalise terms on the 24-year-old's exit.
For more on Man United's wish list, as well as other rumours, check out Transfer Talk by clicking here.
The FC crew discuss where Real Madrid's recent run of Champions League titles puts them in terms of all-time clubs.
Sergio Ramos and the rest of the triumphant Madrid squad showed off their new silverware to Madridistas via bus parade.
Gab Marcotti and Steve Nicol see no reason why Gareth Bale couldn't stay at Real Madrid if they were to sign Kylian Mbappe.
With just 55 days of the off-season left until their next competitive fixture, Real Madrid have unveiled their brand new kits for 2017-18. You may not be surprised to learn that the home strip is predominantly white, but with a cool turquoise trim replacing the more familiar purple/black/gold of recent years.
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Former France teammate Frank Leboeuf shares his thoughts on Zinedine Zidane's success so far at the helm of Real Madrid.
This summer could be the biggest of Borja Mayoral's career. The Real Madrid striker has been called back to the Bernabeu after a season-long loan at Wolfsburg and has the opportunity to work his way into Zinedine Zidane's first-team plans for the 2017-18 season.
The spell of the 20-year-old, Madrid-born player in the Bundesliga did not go entirely according to plan, and Wolfsburg's request to extend the arrangement was met with short shrift from club and player. Mayoral has long been viewed...
Shaka Hislop breaks down the latest surrounding Alvaro Morata's potential move to Man United.
The first official match of the new season sounds like the dream encounter for organizers UEFA. Real Madrid will face Jose Mourinho's Manchester United -- the first time that the Portuguese manager meets his former team on a football pitch since he left Madrid in 2013 -- in the UEFA Supercup.
At times, it feels like football has an extremely inventive writer putting together its scripts. In this case, the fact that Mourinho and the Real Madrid players he threw under the bus during his tenure, such...
The guys at Exploding Heads recap all the major storylines from Real Madrid's historic Champions League triumph.
Tuesday's latest stories from the world of football in ESPN FC's What's Trending...
REAL MADRID: A Spanish state prosecutor has charged Real Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo with defrauding Spain's tax office of €14.7 million in unpaid taxes.
- Defender Jesus Vallejo will return to Real Madrid next season, according to Eintracht Frankfurt, where he spent last season on loan.
ATLETICO MADRID: Reported Manchester United target Antoine Griezmann has agreed to extend his contract...
Cristiano Ronaldo will sport custom boots at the Confederations Cup, Alexis Sanchez boxes and more in The Sweeper.
As a European champion and a back-to-back Champions League winner, it's perhaps only fitting that Cristiano Ronaldo has been bestowed with a unique pair of football boots.
The Portuguese superstar will wear a special pair of CR7 Mercurial Campeones when he captains his country at the Confederations Cup this summer.
Nike's special pair of CR7 Mercurial Campeoes designed specifically for Cristiano Ronaldo at the Confederations Cup.Not on sale anywhere =# pic.twitter.com/YXiTxxfxwd— Squawka...
Sid Lowe discusses the much sought-after Kylian Mbappe and where he would fit in Real's lineup.
After completing the La Liga and Champions League double by beating Juventus on Jun. 3 in Cardiff, 13 of Real Madrid's squad then had international duty to fulfill the following week before they could all take a well-deserved rest. But they will soon enough be back to work as they look to prepare for what is likely to be an extra challenging 2017-18 campaign for Zinedine Zidane's side.
Almost the entire squad will get close to a month's rest and relaxation before they are due back at Madrid's Valdebebas...
Hertha Berlin try to recruit Zlatan Ibrahimovic, 'Wenger Out' keeps on going strong and much more in The Sweeper.
An entire constellation of ex-Real Madrid stars turned out for the eighth annual Corazon Classic charity match at the Bernabeu on Sunday afternoon.
Even with a squad boasting the likes of (the original) Ronaldo, Roberto Carlos and Raul, the great Luis Figo still managed to shine. The Portugal legend scored a brilliant 36th-minute free kick to put Los Blancos 2-0 up.
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ESPN's Arsenal correspondent, Mattias Karen, explains who he thinks is likely to be playing at the Emerates next season.
The football world is awash with gossip! Transfer Talk is monitoring the whispers ahead of all the summer moves. Check out the latest deals and potential deals here.
Gunners eye blockbuster James deal
Arsenal are plotting a spectacular move for Real Madrid star James Rodriguez, with the Mirror claiming that the Gunners will have to pay £50 million for the Colombian.
The former Monaco and Porto attacking midfielder wants to play first-team football in the buildup to Russia 2018, after he failed...
The guys at Exploding Heads recap all the major storylines from Real Madrid's historic Champions League triumph.
The FC crew react to Cristiano Ronaldo's comments saying his critics have to 'put their guitar back in its case.'
During his first eight seasons with Real Madrid, Cristiano Ronaldo scored 364 goals, a jaw-dropping average of 52 per year. In fact, only in his debut season did he fail to achieve the 50-goal mark, as injuries kept him off the pitch for nine La Liga matches and for the full Copa del Rey.
In those eight seasons, Ronaldo played an average of 50 matches, another impressive mark when sustained for such a long period. His famous determination to play -- and score -- in every possible match knew no limits,...
Alejandro Moreno believes neither Alvaro Morata nor James Rodriguez will be at Real Madrid next season.
Real Madrid's players were still celebrating in the dressing room at Cardiff's Millennium Stadium and their president hadn't been in to see them yet when he was asked the inevitable questions: Now what? What about the future? What about the signings? What about the summer?
The response was to the point: What about it? What signings? Madrid had just won their first league and European Cup double in 59 years and Florentino Pérez said pretty much the least Florentino Pérez thing ever: "When...
The FC crew discuss where Real Madrid's recent run of Champions League titles puts them in terms of all-time clubs.
Sergio Ramos and the rest of the triumphant Madrid squad showed off their new silverware to Madridistas via bus parade.
Cristiano Ronaldo led the celebrations at the Bernabeu as Real Madrid presented the Champions League trophy to their fans.
The Spanish and European champions add another accolade to their collection: Top spot in Shaka Hislop's final countdown of the season!
1. Real Madrid (+1)
Talk about peaking at the right time! Real Madrid are celebrating double success after Zinedine Zidane masterminded a superb late-season run in which they held off Barcelona to win La Liga and then overpowered Real Madrid in the Champions League final.
2. Juventus (-1)
There was much confidence that Juve would triumph in Cardiff and,...
The FC guys answer questions on Ronaldo's possible Real departure, Venezuela's U20 team, and underrated Prem League keepers.
The odds on Real Madrid completing a treble of Champions League triumphs are short with most betting houses ahead of the 2017-18 tournament even before the summer's transfer business has begun in earnest.
That speaks volumes about the quality of the squad at Zinedine Zidane's disposal and suggests the chair at the top of the European table could be pushed back further still by the end of next season. Two European triumphs will not sate Madrid and even if the league provided a welcome aperitif...
Real Madrid is in talks to bring 18-year-old Mbappe to La Liga.
A deal to take Kylian Mbappe to Real Madrid will happen only if Gareth Bale moves on, Marca reports.
Bale, who has been linked with Manchester United, has said he is happy in Spain with Los Blancos, but he is said to be the man who will make way for Mbappe.
For more on Mbappe to Real Madrid, as well as other rumours, check out Transfer Talk by clicking here.
Sid Lowe discusses the much sought-after Kylian Mbappe and where he would fit in Real's lineup.
David De Gea doesn't seem to be on Real Madrid's radar now.
The football world is awash with gossip! Transfer Talk is monitoring the whispers ahead of all the summer moves. Check out the latest deals and potential deals here.
Madrid to walk away from De Gea pursuit
Real Madrid will not sign David De Gea this summer, reports Marca, with reporters close to the Bernabeu insisting that Keylor Navas will be backed.
The piece details how Manchester United were insisting on a €75 million fee for the Spain No. 1 after rejecting a lower offer...
The ESPN FC crew discuss Real Madrid and their dominance of Europe.
In Pepe's decade at Real Madrid, he won La Liga and the Champions League three times each, as well as lifting the Copa del Rey twice. But it was not all plain sailing for the Brazil-born Portugal international.
Pepe matured dramatically during his time at the club. In his early years after joining from Benfica in 2007 for €30 million, he was mostly a known for a lack of self-control, but he emerged from the red mist to become a strong influence in a defence that has emerged as Europe's outstanding...
Gab Marcotti explains why Gianluigi Donnarumma has not renewed his contract at AC Milan and assesses possible next steps.
The football world is awash with gossip! Transfer Talk is monitoring the whispers ahead of all the summer moves. Check out the latest deals and potential deals here.
TOP STORY: Real lead race for Donnarumma
Real Madrid are the main contenders to sign AC Milan goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma, AS reports, and are prepared to offer a wage of €6 million annually and a long-term contract in order to land one of European football's biggest talents.
Los Blancos have long been linked with Manchester...