Whenever a new manager joins a pressing side with lots of debacles in the current season, his responsibility triples to make some visible changes in the side and when he succeeds in doing so, his chest puffs out of proud and this is something that seems to be happening with Real Madrid’s newly appointed highly acclaimed manager Zinedine Zidane who has until been under tremendous pressure to deliver in front of their fans especially during a Clasico. Real’s Saturday win over traditional rival Barcelona could be a turning point of his career after his innovative changes in the field spread along with correct decisions on crucial moments that proved fruitful for his side. Since, Real were nowhere expected to beat in-form Barcelona before the game, bookmakers were not optimistic about Real and were giving shoddy odds in their favor and it carried by the half time when hosts were leading the scorecard, but second half changed the fate of the game in visitors’ favor and major contribution … [Read more...]
Ronaldo should leave the game residing on the top: Joan Laporta
There has ever been a debate over the right age for any player to say goodbye to the game; while many say a thirty plus often considers as the best time to leave the game before someone else calls him off, there are many who say always leave from the top and if we look at the players around thirty-year in contemporary soccer, Real Madrid Ronaldo is the only one having a world following followed by Messi. Since, Argentine still has some two years to reach the barrier, Ronaldo, who has touched the psychological boundary, is believed to leave the game anytime soon, this is what experts think. If we look at the fans following Portuguese is enjoying, no one can agree he should leave the game, in fact, there have been many occasions when Real President himself said Ronaldo should continue playing for the Madrid side until he reaches forty so how can experts assume he would be leaving the game soon especially when he in brilliant form? Actually, rumors have been in the air suggesting … [Read more...]
Rafa Benitez’s first challenge starts with convincing dissenting players to remain with Real Madrid
Whenever a new manager takes the responsibility of a big side, first and biggest challenge that comes ahead of him is how to convince players and keep them in tact coz this is the time most of the switches happen. Real Madrid is one such side who recently fired its manager to bring Rafael Benitez after their dismissal show in the last season and ever since former Napoli boss has joined the Spanish giant he is facing a new challenge every other day – from rumors of his spat with Ronaldo to convincing unsettled players to stay at Bernabeu. Rumors were in the air off late that captain Sergio Ramos and striker Karim Benzema could move out of Spain amid their recent linkup news with Manchester United and Arsenal. Likewise, Red Devils goalie David De Gea was reportedly also keen to join the Spanish giant. Amid these reports, 55-year-old Spanish mentor only wants to keep a hold over his own players hence revealed his desire to keep Sergio and Benzema during a press meet after 4-1 … [Read more...]
Carlo Ancelotti talks about his departure and new Real manager Rafael Benitez
Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti is having sleepless nights these days after few media reports suggest bosses at the helm are preparing to fire him. But, 55-year-old Italian is trying to pretend as he is not worrying with any decision club bosses take about him and only suggests he would like to serve the side for his full term and prove why he was brought in at Santiago Bernabéu. There were few names suggested in few Spanish sports daily who could fill his space in the next season that includes former Manchester United temporary manager and current Napoli boss Rafael Benitez. This is despite the fact that Ancelotti helped Spanish giant win both Champions League and Copa del Rey titles in his first spell for Spanish side. The coming Saturday, when Real will host Getafe in its last season game, Ancelotti future will be decided. Talking about his future with Championship league defenders, 55-year-old said, “We have not spoken yet. I've not spoken with club, or them with me. I am still … [Read more...]
Ronaldo gets a Real extension, finally
Cristiano Ronaldo has been a superstar as far his performances and soccer skills are concerned, and that is why he has also been on the media coverage ever since he hinted he wanted to return back to United. Some media houses also revealed about his backend spat with Real bosses about a contract extension on his terms, but the think-tank at Santiago Bernabéu never, until now, came forward and said anything confirmed about whether they would be offering him an extension or resell their once highly priced eye candy. But now there is something to cheer for both Ronaldo and his fans coz he has officially been offered an extension that will tie him with Spanish giant until 2018, or it means; he would retire from Madrid Football Club. Notably, his record of being the priciest player in the world has been broken by none other than his teammate Bale last week, so a pressure was also building on the forward to decide his future career. Though, the exact terms of extension are not yet known, but … [Read more...]
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