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  • Why I cant date a footballer – Real Madrid star, David Alaba’s sister

    Why I cant date a footballer – Real Madrid star, David Alaba’s sister

    Rose Alaba the Younger sister of Nigerian born Austra and Real Madrid player, David Alaba has said that she can’t date or marry a footballer.

    According to her, football players are to be “catered for.”

    She added that her quest to be independent and pursue her own aspirations, would not be feasible if she were with a footballer.

    The artiste made her position on dating a footballer known while featuring as a guest recently on Hip TV programme, Trending, hosted by reality star KimOprah.

    She said: “I don’t want to have a soccer player as a boyfriend because you have to cater for them way too much.

    “I need my own life, I want to be independent as well.”

    Asked if that could be the reason for Shakira and Gerard Piqué’s breakup, Alaba said: “No. I think they broke up because he cheated on her.”

  • UCL: Real Madrid held by Manchester City at home in 6-goal thriller

    UCL: Real Madrid held by Manchester City at home in 6-goal thriller

    Real Madrid and Manchester City played  out a thrilling 3-3 draw in a  Champions League quarter-final clash under the Bernabeu stadium roof on Tuesday.

    The result left the tie between the last two holders of the trophy wide open for the second leg.

    Federico Valverde salvaged a draw for Real Madrid late on after Manchester City had taken a 3-2 lead with sumptuous strikes from Phil Foden and Josko Gvardiol.

    This was following a Ruben Dias own goal and Rodrygo strike that gave the hosts a halftime lead in Spain’s capital.

    The noisy home crowd had been left stunned after two minutes.

    This was when Manchester City midfielder Bernardo Silva took advantage of a one-man wall to drill a low free kick from 40 metres just inside Andriy Lunin’s post to give the visitors the lead.

    It was a schoolboy error by the Ukrainian who seemed to have been waiting for a cross and left his right side unguarded.

    He got his hand on the ball but could not keep it out.

    To make things worse, Real midfielder Aurelien Tchouameni, playing as an emergency centre back, was shown a yellow card for the foul on Jack Grealish that led to the goal.

    The yellow card for Tchouameni means he will miss the return leg in Manchester next Wednesday.

    Without midfielder Kevin De Bruyne, who was left on the bench after illness, Manchester City tried to make the most of Real Madrid’s sloppy start and could have extended their lead.

    However, Erling Haaland was denied by Lunin before Grealish had a shot blocked and Haaland could not capitalise on the rebound.

    Eduardo Camavinga soon helped level the scores after 12 minutes when his long-range strike deflected off defender Dias for an own goal after wrongfooting keeper Stefan Ortega.

    Two minutes later Vinicius Jr delivered a brilliant through ball that Rodrygo took in his stride before his weak shot was deflected off Manuel Akanji’s heel to give the hosts the lead.

    Real Madrid had the momentum and should have extended their lead but were wasteful.

    Rodrygo misfired twice from the edge of the box late in the first half and then Vinicius blasted a close-range strike over the bar early in the second half.

    But just as Real Madrid looked set to grab a third, the visitors levelled in the 66th minute with a stunning Foden strike into the top corner.

    They went ahead as Gvardiol fired home in similar fashion five minutes later for his first City goal.

    Real Madrid were not to be beaten, though, and Valverde produced a glorious volley in the 79th minute to rescue a draw.

    It was indeed another epic Champions League night that left the fans eager for more in the second leg in Manchester next week.

    “We wanted to win and go out with an advantage to the second leg but we conceded goals that should not have happened,” Rodrygo told reporters.

    “We needed to take control of the game and failed at doing that, I think we could have done better. But it is what it is, we must learn and go to the second leg more focused.

    “The tie is wide open and we will go there to make the most of the chances we create,” he said.

    It was another epic encounter as the teams faced each other in a Champions League knockout tie for a third year running.

    Real eliminated City in the 2022 semi-finals but Pep Guardiola’s side gained revenge a year later at the same stage.

    The winners of the tie ended up lifting the trophy both times.

  • Real Madrid stopped me coaching Portugal – Mourinho

    Real Madrid stopped me coaching Portugal – Mourinho

    Former Roma boss Jose Mourinho has admitted he could have managed an international team by now.

    Mourinho, who has coached top clubs including Real Madrid, Inter Milan, Roma, Chelsea, Manchester United, Tottenham, and FC Porto, could have taken charge of his country.

    He revealed that Real Madrid stopped him from bossing Portugal earlier in his career.

    Mourinho told journalist Fabrizio Romano: “I had the door open to be Portugal coach twice.

    “First time when I was at Real Madrid but Florentino told me, ‘no chance’.

    “The second time was at Roma, I was sacked a few months later… but I don’t regret that because I’m happy with the reason.”

    Mourinho said earlier this week: “I want to work in the summer, I want to work.”

  • Real Madrid plan £75m bid for Liverpool defender

    Real Madrid plan £75m bid for Liverpool defender

    Real Madrid are ready to bid for Liverpool defender Trent Alexander-Arnold.

    With just over a year to run on his current deal, the Reds are attempting to secure Alexander-Arnold to a new contract.

    The Sun says Real are willing to go as high as £75m to tempt Liverpool to sell.

    Real management are seeking a successor for Dani Carvajal and Alexander-Arnold features high on their shortlist.

    Chelsea captain Reece James has also been considered, though Real have pulled back due to his fitness concerns.

  • Man Utd in talks with Real Madrid goalkeeper

    Man Utd in talks with Real Madrid goalkeeper

    Premier League club Manchester United are in talks with Real Madrid goalkeeper Andriy Lunin.

    Okdiario says United have made a move for the Ukraine international, whose Real deal runs to 2025.

    Lunin could move to United to replace Altay Bayindir, who has managed just one appearance this season as Andre Onana’s backup and is likely to depart this summer.

    However, Lunin accepting United’s offer is no guarantee as he also desires regular first team football.

    The young shot-stopper is strictly Thibaut Courtois’ No2, though has performed admirably in the Belgian’s injury absence this season.

  • Luis Figo advises Mbappe on Real Madrid move

    Luis Figo advises Mbappe on Real Madrid move

    Luis Figo has told Kylian Mbappe not to forget to have fun at Real Madrid.

    The PSG striker is set to join Real in a Bosman transfer this summer.

    Real great Figo told Marca: “I would tell him to be happy. And what about Real Madrid? Be happy, this is the most important thing in life. I looked for my happiness and I was lucky enough to come to Real Madrid and stay there for five years.”

    On Jude Bellingham, he continued: “I was surprised by his adaptation, but not by his quality because I knew him.

    “It’s logical that when you arrive at a club you have to adapt, but he did it and everything is very easy and positive for the club and for him.”

    He added, “They have a quality team, young, hungry for titles and with a great coach. I think they will be champions this year.”

  • I’ll move to Madrid – Ivan Toney

    I’ll move to Madrid – Ivan Toney

    Brentford striker Ivan Toney has said he prefers a move to La Liga side Real Madrid.

    Toney also hopes for a big end of the season and a place in England’s Euros squad.

    On his targets, he told Sky Sports: “We start winning games. We win every game from now for the rest of the season.

    “I’ve scored 20 goals. We’ve got nine games, or something like that, left, so we’ve kept nine clean sheets. The job’s a good’un.”

    Then on the summer, he replied: “I’m in the mix for the Euros and we win the Euros.”

    Toney ends, saying: “If Brentford were to sell me, they make their money, I’ll move to Madrid, then it’s all good.”

  • Mbappe will 99% join Real Madrid – La Liga president

    Mbappe will 99% join Real Madrid – La Liga president

    La Liga president Javier Tebas has declared Real Madrid will sign PSG striker Kylian Mbappe at the end of the season.

    None of the three parties involved have announced the move.

    But Tebas told Movistar+: “Yes, I’m practically convinced of it. It now seems certain that he won’t continue his career at PSG and in Europe there are few teams that can afford him.

    “Furthermore, if we think that the English market has slowed down, everything suggests that his future is in a Spanish team. And in Spain only Real Madrid has the ability to buy him.

    “I would almost say it’s a certainty. I give him more than 99% chance that he will play for Real Madrid starting next season.”

  • Ex-Super Eagles coach, Peseiro, wife spotted at Real Madrid

    Ex-Super Eagles coach, Peseiro, wife spotted at Real Madrid

    Former  Super Eagles, head coach,  Jose Peseiro, was spotted at the Santiago Bernabeu on Wednesday night.

    Peseiro was at the stadium to watch Real Madrid take on RB Leipzig, in the second leg of their Champions League last-16 second leg.

    The Portuguese gaffer was accompanied to the Santiago Bernabeu by his wife.

    Recall that Peseiro’s contract with the Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, elapsed on February 29.

    On March 1, the 64-year-old posted what appeared to be his farewell message.

    He also noted that he will be taking time to recuperate from the stress of football management, before making a decision on his next job.

  • UCL: Real Madrid, Manchester City through to quarter-final

    UCL: Real Madrid, Manchester City through to quarter-final

     Real Madrid withstood an onslaught from RB Leipzig to secure a 1-1 draw in the second leg of their Champions League last-16 tie on Wednesday.
    The result meant that they scaled through to the quarter-finals with a slim 2-1 aggregate victory at the Santiago Bernabeu in Madrid.
    RB Leipzig were arguably the better side and missed several gilt-edged chances.
    But Real Madrid increased the tempo in the second half and ultimately did enough to seal their place in the last eight.
    Bidding for a record-extending 15th Champions League title, Real took the lead thanks to a Vinicius Jr strike from a counter attack in the 65th minute.
    But Leipzig’s Willi Orban levelled the score three minutes later with a header to set up a tense final few minutes that included a strike that hit the crossbar by Dani Olmo.
    Even though Real Madrid have a formidable record in Europe, having been knocked out in the round of 16 only twice in the past 14 years while winning the title five times during that period, Carlo Ancelotti’s team began rather cagily.
    Leipzig kept threatening to score, with Orban missing twice in the second half after shooting wide.
    In the second half, Rodrygo replaced Eduardo Camavinga and suddenly Real were playing with more purpose.
    Real appeared to have put the tie to bed when Toni Kroos stole the ball and fed Jude Bellingham at the halfway line, who took the ball up the Leipzig box.
    He slipped a pass to Vinicius, who had cut in from the left into the centre circle before rifling a shot into the left-hand corner.
    That goal only seemed to fire up Leipzig, who equalised within three minutes when Orban got in front of Nacho to score with a stooping header from a cross by David Raum.
    In a final 20 minutes in which several yellow cards were handed out, Real Madrid were playing with fire and were under repeated pressure in their own box.
    Goalkeeper Andriy Lunin, who had already saved the hosts in the first leg, was forced to make several crucial saves.
    Leipzig almost took the game to extra time when Dani Olmo saw his shot ricochet off the bar in added time.
    Ultimately, Real did just enough to qualify for yet another quarter-final.
    “Obviously we know it wasn´t the best game of the season,” said Real’s captain Nacho.
    “Sometimes you just have bad games and tonight was the case.
    “It looks like a drama because of how we played but what really matters is we qualified for the quarters. Let that be a lesson for what’s to come.”
    Elsewhere, holders Manchester City cruised into the Champions League quarter-finals for the seventh consecutive season with a 3-1 victory over FC Copenhagen on Wednesday in their last-16 second leg.
    The result wrapped up a 6-2 aggregate triumph for the hosts at the Etihad Stadium.
    City, who started the game with a two-goal cushion, took care of business early with first-half goals by Manuel Akanji, Julian Alvarez and Erling Haaland.
    With a trip to Liverpool in a top-of-the-table Premier League clash to come on Sunday, manager Pep Guardiola had the luxury of resting key players including Kevin De Bruyne and Phil Foden.
    He made seven changes to his side that beat Manchester United 3-1 in last Sunday’s league derby.
    “Today, I need energy, fresh legs,” Guardiola said. “I know how tired, exhausted some of my players were today … We play on Sunday. So I need fresh legs.”
    Manchester City are a point behind Liverpool and a point ahead of Arsenal after 27 league games in tight title race.
    They are also in the thick of the FA Cup, with a quarter-final against Newcastle United on March 16.
    “To be part of the titles, we need everyone,” Guardiola said.
    “For one more year we are in the best eight teams in Europe. Incredibly happy we are still in all competitions.”
    Rico Lewis had a late chance for a fourth Manchester City goal but his shot hit the bar.
    Manchester City joined Real Madrid, Bayern Munich and Paris St Germain in the quarters, with the final four teams to be determined next week.
    “We are a team that believes we can do it,” Guardiola said. “Listen, we’re competing with Real Madrid and Bayern Munich.
    “We don’t know who we are going to face. It’s a question of wait and see. The important thing is seven years in a row we are here.”
    Manchester City will find out their quarter-final opponents in the draw on March 15.
    “We feel good right now,” Akanji said. “We’re confident going into the next round. We are one of the favourites but have to prove it.”
    Haaland was taken off late in the game, wrapping 18-year-old substitute Jacob Wright, who made his Champions League debut, in a hug as he left the pitch.
    Copenhagen boss Jacob Neestrup believes City can retain their Champions League title.
    “They’re going to win it, they are,” he said. “This is just a level up — in everything.
    “We have played (City) two seasons in a row and Man City are getting better. They are top players, the structure they have is amazing.
    “It is not just the technical and tactical. They work hard.”