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7Oct

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Jude Bellingham equals Cristiano Ronaldo’s record as Real Madrid thump Osasuna 4-0 | Football News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Real Madrid's Jude Bellingham netted twice, leading his team to a commanding 4-0 victory over Osasuna in a LaLiga home match on Saturday. The England midfielder has achieved a remarkable feat, tallying 10 goals in his first 10 starts for his new team.Bellingham's goal-scoring efficiency is nothing short of extraordinary, with 10 goals scored from just 19 shots. The 20-year-old has made the transition to Spanish soccer appear astonishingly effortless.In his first ten starts for Real Madrid across all competitions, Bellingham not only equalled Cristiano Ronaldo's 10-goal record but also delivered three assists, outperforming Ronaldo's one assist in a similar period.The midfielder found the back of the net in both halves of the match, providing Real with a two-goal lead. Viniciu...

13Aug

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LaLiga files complaint over PSG’s Qatar subsidies

Spanish top flight LaLiga has filed a complaint with the European Commission against Paris St Germain’s “spending commissions”, alleging the Qatari-backed French club are distorting markets through subsidies from the Gulf state. The practices have allowed PSG, owned by Qatar Sports Investments since 2011, to sign top players and coaches “well above its potential in a normal market situation”, LaLiga alleges in the complaint filed on Saturday. The league said in a statement that “PSG has received foreign subsidies from the State of Qatar, which has allowed it to improve its competitive position, thus generating significant distortions in several national and EU markets”. A commission regulation on foreign subsidies that came into force last month gives it “the power to investigate financ...

27Jul

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UEFA clears Barcelona for Champions League, warns investigation into referee payments can be reopened

UEFA confirmed Barcelona’s place in the next Champions League on Thursday though said an investigation into more than $7 million paid to a refereeing official could be reopened if more evidence emerges. Barcelona’s place in the Champions League group stage worth tens of millions of euros (dollars) – earned by winning the Spanish league last season – could have been at risk from the so-called “Caso Negreira” case. Court documents show Barcelona paid 7.3 million euros ($7.7 million) from 2001-18 to the company of José María Enríquez Negreira, the former vice president of Spanish soccer’s refereeing committee. Prosecutors in Spain formally accused Barcelona of corruption in sports, fraudulent management and falsification of business documents. However, no clear allegations of any specific ...

26Jun

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Luka Modric extends Real Madrid contract until 2024 | Football News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Real Madrid veteran midfielder Luka Modric has renewed his contract until June 2024, the Spanish side announced on Monday.Despite a significant interest from Saudi Arabia, who were looking to secure Modric's services once his previous contract expired this month, the 37-year-old has chosen to stay at Madrid. The Croatian continues to be a vital player for the team and followed Toni Kroos, Dani Ceballos and Nacho Fernandez in extending his time at Madrid this summer."In his 11 seasons defending our shirt, he has played 488 games and won 23 trophies," said Real Madrid in a statement.Modric has lifted the Champions League five times with Madrid since joining in 2012 from Tottenham, as well as La Liga on three occasions and two Copas del Rey.Turning 38 in September, 2018 Ballon d...

5Jun

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Lionel Messi keen on rejoining Barcelona, says father | Football News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Lionel Messi's father revealed on Monday that the Argentine forward is receptive to the idea of returning to his former club, Barcelona, after his recent departure from Paris St Germain.Last year, Barcelona was compelled to let go of their talisman due to concerns about his high wages and the stringent financial regulations imposed by LaLiga, which could have posed a risk to the club's future.Having joined Barcelona's youth academy at the age of 13, Messi went on to become the club's leading goal scorer and appearance maker, amassing an impressive record of 672 goals in 778 games across all competitions. Following his departure, he joined PSG as a free agent, signing a two-year contract.Barcelona's finances have slightly improved since then, but according to LaLiga, they are ...

5Jun

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Karim Benzema’s Real exit ‘surprise to everyone’, says Carlo Ancelotti

Karim Benzema’s decision to leave Real Madrid after 14 trophy-laden years was a surprise, manager Carlo Ancelotti said, but insisted that the Ballon d’Or winner has earned the right to choose. The 35-year-old striker will exit Real as a free agent in the close season, with the Frenchman linked with a big-money move to Saudi Arabian side Al Ittihad. “His departure has come as a surprise to everyone, but it has to be understood. It was a last-minute decision,” Ancelotti told reporters after Real’s clash against Athletic Bilbao. “Yesterday, he trained normally, and today he’s taken this decision. We have accepted it. I spoke to him this morning, and he said he was leaving, and I understood. “He’s thought it through and his decision forms part of the transition of this club, which continues...

3Jun

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Eden Hazard to leave Real Madrid after dismal four-year spell

Eden Hazard will leave Real Madrid at the end of the season after agreeing to terminate his contract a year early, the club said on Saturday, with the winger enduring a dismal four years in LaLiga since his move from Chelsea. The former Belgium international, 32, joined Real in 2019 and became the Spanish club’s most expensive signing in history, but he has been restricted by several injury problems and struggled to settle at the Santiago Bernabeu. Hazard, who made only six league appearances this season and 10 in all competitions, won eight trophies with Real, including the Champions League and two league titles. “Real Madrid C. F. and Eden Hazard have reached an agreement whereby the player is disassociated from the club as of June 30, 2023,” the club said. “Real Madrid wants to expre...

5Mar

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LaLiga: Raphinha header gives 10-man Barcelona narrow win over Valencia | Football News – Times of India

BARCELONA: Brazilian winger Raphinha's first-half header was enough to give Barcelona a narrow 1-0 win over struggling Valencia at Camp Nou where the home side were reduced to 10 men for the last half hour of the match in LaLiga on Sunday.Raphinha nodded a header over the goalkeeper after a brilliant long pass by midfielder Sergio Busquets who spotted the Brazilian winger ghosting behind the defence into the box in the 15th minute.Barca could have extended their lead in the 55th minute when Ferran Torres shot a penalty wide of the goal. Five minutes after that, however, they lost defender Ronald Araujo who received a straight red card for a last-man foul on Hugo Duro.Barca top LaLiga on 62 points, 10 clear of second-placed Real Madrid who will play at Betis later on Sunday. Valencia, wh...

31Dec

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Barcelona held by Espanyol in feisty affair | Football News – Times of India

Barcelona's lead over Real Madrid atop the LaLiga standings evaporated on Saturday after they were held to a 1-1 home draw by local rivals Espanyol in a bad-tempered clash in which both sides were reduced to 10 men.Madrid had taken top spot on Friday with a 2-0 win at Real Valladolid, putting pressure on Barcelona to respond against an Espanyol side battling to avoid relegation.Barcelona started strongly, with defender Marcos Alonso glancing a header into the net to give the hosts the lead with seven minutes on the clock.After a first half in which Barcelona spurned several chances, Alonso turned from hero to zero as he gave away a penalty following a clumsy foul on Joselu, who rolled his spot kick straight down the middle to make it 1-1 in the 73rd minute.Tempers flared after the equal...