IFAB Amends Penalty Law After Julian Alvarez Double-touch vs Real Madrid

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…

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Huijsen: “Xabi wants me to help the team in build-up play”

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…

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We Were Here: 2 June 2025

2009 – 2025 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 It’s been 16 years since…

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OFFICIAL: Courtois injury report

Photo by Image Photo Agency/Getty Images Real Madrid have published a medical report on goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois, who suffers a back injury which will keep him out of the upcoming International games with Belgium. After tests carried out on our player Thibaut Courtois by the Real Madrid Medical Services, he has been diagnosed with sacroiliitis….

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Madrid Mayor Expresses Optimism About Resuming Concerts at Santiago Bernabéu

Photo By Ricardo Rubio/Europa Press via Getty Images In a recent interview with Servimedia, Madrid Mayor José Luis Martínez-Almeida expressed confidence that concerts would eventually resume at the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium, despite their current suspension due to noise complaints from nearby residents and an ongoing judicial investigation. “I am absolutely convinced that we will be…

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