Croatia register a comprehensive 7-goal win over Gibraltar. The 2018 World Cup runners-up, Croatia, kicked off their 2026 World Cup qualifiation campaign against Gibraltar. The Balkan side has been clubbed with Czechia, Faroe Islands and Montenegro. With a convincing win in their first qualification game, Croatia find themselves in third position, behind Czechia (9 points…
Where they play.. How they play.. If they play 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,…
Photo by Mike Egerton/PA Images via Getty Images The investigation stems from a complaint by A22, the company behind the European Super League project, which claims UEFA illegally blocked rival competitions. The National Commission on Markets and Competition (CNMC), Spain’s top antitrust regulator, has officially launched an investigation into UEFA for allegedly restricting competition in…
Realmadrid.com Yellow details return to the team’s home kit, which is very similar to the one Real Madrid used during the 2009-10 season. Real Madrid have unveiled their home kit for the 2025-26, a similar jersey to the one the team used during the 2009-10 season, Cristiano Ronaldo’s first year in the Spanish capital. Realmadrid.com…
Photo by ANP via Getty Images Huijsen completed a brilliant performance in the center of Spain’s defensive line. Spain coach Luis de la Fuente praised new Real Madrid defender Dean Huijsen after Spain’s 5-4 win against France in the Semifinals of the UEFA Nations League. Even though Spain conceded four goals, Huijsen led the defensive…
What dreams may come.. 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 “I’ve been sad, I’ve…
Photo by Franklin Jacome/Getty Images Quick recap from Brazil’s 0-0 draw against Ecuador. Ecuador held Brazil to a goalless draw in a tightly contested World Cup qualifier at the Estadio Monumental Banco Pichincha, showcasing once again their defensive organization and resilience. The result marked Ecuador’s 10th clean sheet in 15 qualifiers, underlining why they remain…
Kiyan and Leah discuss the performances of Mbappe, Huijsen, and more. AUDIO: VIDEO: RSVP IN NEW YORK On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Leah Revelle discuss: Deshamps-ball: Time to step down? Spain dominance Kylian Mbappe’s performance Dean Huijsen’s performance Who will be Real Madrid’s starting CB pair next season? Rayan…
Photo by ANP via Getty Images The Frenchman scored from the penalty spot for the losing team Dean Huijsen, wearing the Spain jersey as a Real Madrid player for the first time, booked a place in the UEFA Nations League final with his compatriots as La Roja edged past France in a thrilling 5-4 victory…
Photo by Domenic Aquilina/NurPhoto via Getty Images After months of uncertainty, the highly-rated right-back is staying in Madrid thanks to Xabi Alonso and Álvaro Arbeloa’s influence—and he may finally get his first-team chance this summer. Jesss Fortea is expected to sign a new contract with Real Madrid that will keep him at the club until…
