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Real Madrid

Also known as: Real Madrid CF · Real Madrid coach

Football club featuring in coverage of European competitions, recent signings, and player developments in Spain's La Liga.

2026-04-242026-09-11

In coverage

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  1. September 2026
  2. Citizen Digital

    Morocco, Spain and Portugal are co-hosting the 2030 tournament and have already begun competing for the right to stage the final, with Madrid's Santiago Bernabeu and a planned 115,000-seat stadium in Benslimane, near Casablanca, viewed as the leading contenders.

    FIFA rebuffs Morocco claim over 2030 World Cup final
  3. Citizen Digital

    The 41-year-old former Manchester United, Real Madrid and Juventus superstar said in August that it was "probably my last year in football".

    Ronaldo takes last crack at Asian glory as Saudi teams set to dominate
  4. Citizen Digital

    Mourinho seeking 'killer' Vinicius as Real Madrid face Rayo By AFP September 11, 2026 03:10 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Real Madrid Brazilian forward Vinicius Junior jumps past Barcelona's Spanish midfi

    Mourinho seeking 'killer' Vinicius as Real Madrid face Rayo
  5. Citizen Digital

    It's important for the team." Former Real Madrid and Bayer Leverkusen boss Alonso admitted he had taken a risk by making nine changes in a competition that could bring him a trophy in his debut season at the Bridge.

    Rogers hails Alonso for 'exciting' Chelsea goal spree
  6. Citizen Digital

    The Real Madrid 'keeper will miss the upcoming Nations League campaign under new boss Mark Van Bommel starting with a game against Italy on September 25.

    Courtois to put Belgium career on hold
  7. Citizen Digital

    Atletico have work to do to reach home Champions League final, warns Simeone By AFP September 09, 2026 11:49 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Atletico Madrid's Argentine coach Diego Simeone gestures during t

    Atletico have work to do to reach home Champions League final, warns Simeone
  8. Citizen Digital

    On Monday Real Madrid star Kylian Mbappe made his case to win the trophy, highlighting his World Cup Golden Boot win, which also saw him become the competition's all-time top goalscorer.

    Barca star Yamal says will not beg for Ballon d'Or
  9. Citizen Digital

    After years of disappointment in Europe for the Qatar-owned club, PSG became the real deal after former Barcelona and Spain coach Luis Enrique was appointed in 2023.

    Is Champions League three-peat really possible for PSG?
  10. The Standard

    Audio By VocalizeKenyan forward Job Ochieng emphatically announced himself on the La Liga stage, scoring once and providing two assists as Real Sociedad edged Elche 3-2 in a dramatic encounter on Monday.

    Kenyan Job Ochieng stars as Real Sociedad edge Elche in five-goal thriller
  11. Citizen Digital

    Mourinho's Real Madrid European revival bid starts with Inter reunion By AFP September 07, 2026 09:35 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Soccer Football - Pre Season Friendly - Schalke 04 v Real Madrid - Velti

    Mourinho's Real Madrid European revival bid starts with Inter reunion

Today

  1. FIFA says 2030 World Cup final venue still undecided

    FIFA rejected Morocco football federation president Fouzi Lekjaa's claim that the 2030 World Cup final would be held in Benslimane, Morocco, stating no decision has yet been made and will be announced "in due course."

    3 hours ago · Citizen Digital

  2. Ronaldo pursues Asian Champions League title as Saudi clubs dominate

    Cristiano Ronaldo, 41, will pursue the Asian Champions League with Al Nassr under new coach Ange Postecoglou as the continent's top club competition begins Monday, with big-spending Saudi teams positioned to dominate.

    6 hours ago · Citizen Digital

  3. Real Madrid manager seeks 'killer' Vinicius form against Rayo

    Real Madrid face Rayo with manager Mourinho seeking a sharper attacking performance from Brazilian winger Vinicius Junior, who was at the centre of summer contract speculation amid rumours of an Arsenal move but remains a key player after scoring in Champions League finals in 2022 and 2024.

    8 hours ago · Citizen Digital

Yesterday

  1. Rogers praises Alonso as Chelsea scores heavily in League Cup

    Morgan Rogers said Xabi Alonso has transformed Chelsea into an "exciting" force after their 6-3 win over Leeds in the League Cup third round. Chelsea have scored 16 goals in Alonso's first five matches in charge.

    10 September 2026 · Citizen Digital

Wednesday 9 September

  1. Courtois pauses Belgium career until Euro 2028 qualifiers

    Goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois, 34, said he has decided to put his Belgium career on standby until September 2027, missing the upcoming Nations League campaign. Real Madrid's Courtois told Belgian newspaper Het Laatste Nieuws he made the decision after new coach Mark Van Bommel could not guarantee him the starting goalkeeper position.

    9 September 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Simeone sees Atletico as work-in-progress heading towards Champions League

    Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone believes his team will improve after a slow start to the season, despite a 3-0 loss to Athletic Bilbao and falling five points behind La Liga leaders Barcelona after four games. Simeone remains confident as Atletico aim to reach the Champions League final at their Metropolitano Stadium.

    9 September 2026 · Citizen Digital

Tuesday 8 September

  1. Barcelona's Yamal says he will not campaign for Ballon d'Or

    Barcelona star Lamine Yamal said Tuesday he will not beg for the Ballon d'Or trophy after winning the World Cup with Spain and La Liga with Barcelona, telling reporters he is content to let others decide whether he deserves the prize.

    8 September 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. PSG targets third consecutive Champions League title

    Paris Saint-Germain, having won the Champions League in back-to-back years under Luis Enrique, are now pursuing a rare third consecutive title. Captain Marquinhos acknowledged the difficulty of the objective but said the treble is PSG's target for the campaign.

    8 September 2026 · Citizen Digital

  3. Kenyan Job Ochieng scores and assists in Real Sociedad victory

    Kenyan forward Job Ochieng scored once and provided two assists in his second appearance for Real Sociedad, directly contributing to all three of the club's goals in a 3-2 win over Elche on Monday, with the decisive assist on a 90th-minute winner.

    8 September 2026 · The Standard

Monday 7 September

  1. Mourinho returns to Real Madrid, faces Inter in Champions League

    Jose Mourinho, who led Inter Milan to a Champions League title in 2010 before joining Real Madrid, is beginning his second stint at Madrid and opens the club's European campaign against Inter on Tuesday at the Bernabeu.

    7 September 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Mbappe says Ballon d'Or talk is natural after World Cup success

    Real Madrid striker Kylian Mbappe said it was natural for people to consider him as a potential Ballon d'Or winner after scoring 10 goals at the World Cup this summer to win the Golden Boot, with France finishing fourth. Mbappe, 27, has scored 22 goals in World Cup competitions during his career, making him the all-time top scorer.

    7 September 2026 · Citizen Digital

  3. Mbappe open to Ballon d'Or candidacy after World Cup top-scorer feat

    Real Madrid's Kylian Mbappe said it is natural for people to consider him for the Ballon d'Or after scoring 10 goals at the World Cup this summer to win the Golden Boot, taking his career World Cup tally to 22 goals as the tournament's all-time top scorer.

    7 September 2026 · The Standard

Sunday 6 September

  1. Inter and Roma draw level atop Serie A after dramatic comebacks

    Inter came from two goals down to beat Napoli 3-2 with a last-gasp Lautaro Martinez winner, while Roma staged a late turnaround to defeat Atalanta 2-1. Both teams sit joint-top on nine points.

    6 September 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Luka Modric available for Croatia in upcoming Nations League

    Croatia's 40-year-old midfielder and captain Luka Modric will remain with the national squad for forthcoming Nations League matches, the Croatian football federation confirmed on Saturday. Modric will be included in the squad coach Slaven Bilic announces on Monday.

    6 September 2026 · Citizen Digital

Saturday 5 September

  1. Barcelona's Yamal in doubt for Valencia match after knock

    Barcelona coach Hansi Flick said 19-year-old winger Lamine Yamal took a knock and did not train with the team on Saturday, but will travel to face Valencia in La Liga on Sunday. Flick said he will decide whether Yamal rests or starts after speaking with the player.

    5 September 2026 · Citizen Digital

Friday 4 September

  1. Barcelona to face Arsenal in Women's Champions League draw

    Barcelona will meet Arsenal in the league phase of the Women's Champions League after Friday's draw in Nyon, Switzerland. The reigning champions will host Arsenal, Paris FC and Servette, with away trips to Bayern Munich, Roma and HB Koge, while Arsenal face a home match against eight-time winners Lyon.

    4 September 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Spain World Cup winner Llorente retires from national team

    Marcos Llorente, 31, an Atlético Madrid player who was part of Spain's World Cup-winning squad in July, announced his retirement from the national team via social media, saying he decided to bring his time with the national team to a close after long consideration.

    4 September 2026 · Citizen Digital

Wednesday 2 September

  1. Fernandez joins Manchester City for £125 million record fee

    Argentina midfielder Enzo Fernandez completed his move from Chelsea to Manchester City for £125 million on transfer deadline day, matching Liverpool's fee for Alexander Isak. Fernandez said he "didn't hesitate for a second" when City made contact, with the transfer taking City's spending to over £450 million in the window.

    2 September 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Messi retires from Argentina after 21 years of international play

    Lionel Messi announced his retirement from international football on August 31, 2026, ending a 21-year career with Argentina during which the team won three major titles including the 2022 World Cup. Argentina now faces a transition period with questions surrounding coach Lionel Scaloni and other ageing players.

    2 September 2026 · Citizen Digital

Tuesday 1 September

  1. Germany defender Rudiger ends international career at 33

    Antonio Rudiger announced his international retirement on September 1, 2026, two months after playing in the World Cup. The 33-year-old made 86 appearances for Germany and said he wanted to focus on club football with Real Madrid.

    1 September 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Man City agree £125m deal to sign Chelsea midfielder Fernandez

    Manchester City have agreed to sign Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez in a £125 million deal that would equal the British transfer record. The Argentina international is expected to move to City on deadline day.

    1 September 2026 · Citizen Digital

Monday 31 August

  1. Karim Benzema leaves Al Hilal after eight months

    Former France and Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema has mutually agreed to terminate his contract with Saudi club Al Hilal just under eight months after joining. Al Hilal expressed appreciation for his contributions and professionalism during his time with the team.

    31 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Real Madrid signs Racing midfielder Sergio Martinez for three million euros

    Real Madrid signed Racing Santander midfielder Sergio Martinez on Monday for a reported three million euros, with the 19-year-old expected initially to play for Madrid's reserve side.

    31 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

Sunday 30 August

  1. Real Madrid defeats Malaga 4-0 under Mourinho

    Jude Bellingham and Kylian Mbappe scored as Real Madrid cruised to a 4-0 win against Malaga at the Santiago Bernabeu, extending their perfect start to La Liga under Jose Mourinho. Arda Guler added a fourth goal late on, while Malaga goalkeeper Alfonso Herrero conceded an own goal.

    30 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Chelsea beats Brighton 4-3, extends Alonso's perfect managerial start

    Chelsea won 4-3 against Brighton on Sunday to extend manager Xabi Alonso's perfect start, which now includes two successive Premier League wins and one League Cup victory. Romeo Lavia scored Chelsea's opening goal, with Pedro Neto and Joao Pedro also finding the net, while Cole Palmer and an own goal contributed to the high-scoring result.

    30 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

Saturday 29 August

  1. Mourinho backs Mbappe for Ballon d'Or award

    Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho said Kylian Mbappe deserves to win this year's Ballon d'Or, arguing the award should go to "the best player in the world" rather than be decided by World Cup or Champions League success. Mbappe became the all-time leading scorer in World Cup history during the 2026 tournament and was the top scorer in La Liga and the Champions League last season.

    29 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Alonso questions Fernandez's Chelsea commitment amid Man City links

    Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso said he wants players who "feel a desire" to play for the club after leaving midfielder Enzo Fernandez out of Thursday's League Cup win over Luton. Fernandez has been linked with Manchester City but no club has met Chelsea's £120 million valuation.

    29 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

Friday 28 August

  1. Mourinho emphasizes team play over goal tallies for Real Madrid's Mbappe

    Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho said he values 40 goals with titles and team effort over 60 goals scored individually, following Mbappe's hat-trick against Real Sociedad as the 2026/27 La Liga season gets underway.

    28 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Welbeck scores debut goal as Chelsea beats Luton

    Danny Welbeck netted his first Chelsea goal as the Blues defeated third-tier Luton 2-0 at Stamford Bridge to reach the League Cup third round.

    28 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

  3. Kenyan players showcase talent on European football stage

    Three Harambee Stars players featured in European football this week, with Job Ochieng making his first start of the season for Real Sociedad against Real Madrid at the Santiago Bernabéu, playing 66 minutes in a 4-1 loss.

    28 August 2026 · The Standard

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