Tag: Real Madrid
Real Madrid Contact Carlo Ancelotti and Further Confirm Jose Mourinho’s Departure
The managerial merry-go round has commenced as some of Europe’s top clubs have already started window shopping ahead of the 2013-2014 season. Jose Mourinho has been linked with Chelsea again, Sir Alex Ferguson has retired, David Moyes has left Everton, and now, Real Madrid appear to be courting Paris St-Germain manager Carlo Ancelotti. The Italian [...]
Cristiano Ronaldo: All 200 of His Goals in One Video
Cristiano Ronaldo celebrated another Real Madrid victory this past weekend scoring his 200th goal for Los Blancos. The former Manchester United and Sporting Lisbon attacker has enjoyed an incredible return since joining Spanish giants Real Madrid in 2009. Since arriving, he’s scored 146 goals in 134 La Liga matches. The below video highlights all 200 [...]
Five Worldwide Football Matches You Should Watch this Weekend
With the news of Sir Alex Ferguson’s retirement still being digested by many, as well as rampant speculation regarding the future of Jose Mourinho in Spain, it’s safe to say that it’s been a pretty eventful week in football so far. And with the weekend on the horizon, we can now look ahead to the [...]
Manchester United Prepare a Dream Return for Cristiano Ronaldo
It is becoming increasingly difficult to keep Manchester United out of the headlines in the last few days. Even before the dust has settled after Ferguson’s retirement, United are already in the headlines in trying to bring one of their former stars back to Old Trafford. It has been four years since the departure of [...]
The Verbal War in Spain: A Look at Jose Mourinho’s Recent Comments
Jose Mourinho hasn’t done anything recently to suggest that he’ll be staying in Madrid for much longer. His comments right after Real Madrid’s exit to Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League were cut short but left many imagining that the Portuguese tactician should be on his way soon. He’s started verbally sparring with rivals recently [...]
Jose Mourinho’s Latest Comments Cloud His Real Madrid Future
Jose Mourinho’s future at Real Madrid has been discussed throughout the season and has only heated up as the summer nears. The manager of Los Blancos has been looked upon under a microscope throughout his career but has never been afraid to speak his mind. Just last week, the Portuguese tactician revealed that his decision [...]
Time For Jose Mourinho To Move On From Real Madrid
If you follow world football in any sort of fashion, you know who Jose Mourinho is. One of the managers who transcends just coaching, Mourinho has been one of the most successful managers of this era. One look at a list of Mourinho’s accomplishments and one can’t help but admire the manager. Mourinho has seven [...]
Real Madrid Eliminated in the UCL Semifinals for the Third Consecutive Season
At Santiago Bernabeu, Borussia Dortmund managed to achieve, for the second time in history, the UEFA Champions League final, 16 years after winning the competition. Real Madrid’s late efforts (83′ and 88′) were not enough to advance. After Bayern Munich and FC Barcelona, José Mourinho loses in the Semifinals. The Santiago Bernabeu was a volcano [...]
English Football Weekly Wrap: Relegation Special, Jose Mourinho’s Return, Lessons from Germany
In my weekly column on SWOL, I take a look back at the weekend’s English Premier League and domestic cup action and the talking points that it throws up, as well as any significant news related to English football at large. Follow me @theredarmchair for regular updates throughout the week. EPL Round 35 Recap: QPR, Reading Gone; [...]
Could Arsenal Manager Arsene Wenger Be On His Way to PSG This Summer?
French club PSG have invested heavily in players over the last couple of transfer windows, and they are believed to be increasingly confident about getting Arsene Wenger in the summer. The Frenchman has just over a year left on his contract with the Premier League club. Like never before, there have been huge question marks [...]
Video: Jose Mourinho Nearly Reveals Where He’ll Be Next Season
In ITV’s post-match coverage of Real Madrid’s Champions League clash with Borussia Dortmund, Jose Mourinho nearly revealed where he’d be be managing next season after being asked whether or not he’d be in Madrid. Mourinho replied, “Maybe not” when asked if he’d be with Real Madrid next season and was then abruptly cut off when [...]
Real Madrid v Borussia Dortmund Highlights: Too Little Too Late for Los Blancos
Real Madrid v Borussia Dortmund Highlights Two second half goals made for a very dramatic end to Real Madrid’s second leg against German power Borussia Dortmund, but it was too little too late for Jose Mourinho’s men. After suffering a 4-1 defeat in Dortmund, Madrid needed at least a 3-0 victory in Spain to ensure [...]
Real Madrid v Borussia Dortmund Live Match Commentary
Real Madrid host Borussia Dortmund in the second leg of the first Champions League semi-final. Dortmund currently possess a 4-1 lead in aggregate but a 3-0 victory will see Real Madrid through to the finals. Can they do it? They’ll have to stop Robert Lewandowski if they plan on doing so, but a home-field advantage [...]
Real Madrid v Borussia Dortmund: Why I Believe Madrid Can Make The Final
April 24th 2013 is a date Real Madrid fans will remember as a date when they all were in front of their televisions, waiting for their team to take them to the Champions League final, or closer to it. But they couldn’t make it. Borussia Dortmund, who were much more superior, beat a Real Madrid [...]
Real Madrid: Blancos Aim for the Impossible in return leg
Real Madrid welcomes Borussia Dortmund to the Spanish capital in the hopes of overturning a behemoth, 4-1 aggregate lead for the Germans. Polish striker Robert Lewandowski put on a clinic in Germany, and Real Madrid will have to do the same to have any chance at reaching the final. Lucky for them they have an [...]
Atletico Madrid v Real Madrid Highlights: Real Come Back Secures 3 Points
Atletico Madrid v Real Madrid Highlights: All eyes were in Madrid this weekend as the Madrid derby took the spotlight in La Liga. Radamel Falcao only needed four minutes to put his side ahead, but a Juanfran own goal brought the visitors back on level terms. Angel Di Maria then made it 2-1 to secure [...]
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