Photo by Marcel van Dorst / EYE4images/NurPhoto via Getty Images Xabi Alonso’s system needs ball-playing defenders. Dean Huijsen is the right fit at the right time. Real Madrid’s £50 million acquisition of Dean Huijsen from Bournemouth represents a carefully calculated decision to reinforce the left side of their defense with a long-term solution. The club…
Photo by Alex Bierens de Haan – UEFA/UEFA via Getty Images Real Madrid are making moves to secure one of the most exciting young talents in Europe. According to Marca, the club has entered into negotiations with Abdellah Ouazane, a 16-year-old standout from Ajax’s youth academy whose contract expires on June 30th. Ouazane has turned…
Photo by Denis Doyle/Getty Images Luka Modrić is set to begin a new chapter. According to Gianluca Di Marzio, the Croatian midfielder will officially sign with AC Milan this week. The move comes after Modrić confirmed his departure from Real Madrid at the end of the season, concluding a glittering spell in the Spanish capital….
Photo by Alvaro Medranda/Quality Sport Images/Getty Images The legal case involving a sex video filmed and distributed by former Real Madrid youth players has taken another turn, as the legal defense team representing one of the underage victims is now formally requesting a four-year prison sentence for footballer Raúl Asencio. The case stems from an…
Photo by Alberto Gardin/Eurasia Sport Images/Getty Images The International Football Association Board (IFAB) has officially updated the laws of the game following the disallowed penalty taken by Atlético Madrid’s Julian Alvarez against Real Madrid in the Champions League last March. The new clarification alters how accidental “double touches” are interpreted during penalty kicks. Under the…
Kiyan answers questions from fans live on YouTube AUDIO: VIDEO: RSVP TO OUR NEW YORK PODCAST On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani jumps live on YouTube to interact with fans and answer questions, which touched on all things Real Madrid and their current state. Did you enjoy this podcast? Get a…
Photo by Manuel Cortina/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images Madrid isn’t backing down as PSG try to close in on River Plate’s top talent Franco Mastantuono appeared all but bound for Paris. PSG had moved swiftly in the last few weeks, with Luis Enrique personally speaking to the River Plate sensation on multiple occasions to seal…
Somos Los Reyes de Europa The Daily Merengue is a place where you can feel free to d all things football. Do not be alarmed by the overt RMCF bias. It’s in the name! Shoutout to the mods who do a fantastic job, Valyrian Steel, Felipejack, Juninho, NeRObutBlanco and yours truly, Kung_Fu_Zizou “They made a…
Photo by Diego Souto/Getty Images The defender spoke to Diario AS ahead of the Nations League semifinal against France Dean Huijsen recently revealed his initial conversations with Xabi Alonso following his transfer to Real Madrid, emphasizing Alonso’s tactical priorities. Speaking to Diario AS, Huijsen shared, “We’ve talked a bit about the team, his vision, and…
Photo credit should read LLUIS GENE/AFP via Getty Images Recently on the Managing Madrid Podcast, chief editor and podcast host Kiyan Sobhani reacted to football videos that were sent to him. One video in particular was David Beckham on CBS Sports Golazo, recounting the story of how initially Manchester United had sold him to Barcelona…
