Al Nassr forward Cristiano Ronaldo was named Best Player in the Middle East at the 2024 Globe Soccer Awards ceremony held in Dubai on December 27. EDITOR’S PICKS NNPC Unveils Command Centre for Real-Time Monitoring of Hydrocarbon Operations ATCON Urges FG to Tackle Infrastructural Barriers Hindering Broadband Expansion BREAKING: Sokoto Villages Hit by Airstrike Targeting … Read more
Kylian Mbappé and Vinícius Júnior both found the net as Real Madrid secured a dominant 3-0 victory over Mexican side Pachuca in the inaugural Intercontinental Cup final in Doha on Wednesday. Mbappé opened the scoring in the 37th minute, tapping in from close range after a brilliant assist from Vinícius. Rodrygo then extended Madrid’s lead … Read more
Jude Bellingham continued his remarkable scoring streak in La Liga, netting for the fifth consecutive game as Real Madrid secured a victory over Girona. The England midfielder, who had not scored in the league earlier this season, has now become the first Real Madrid player to score in five straight league matches since Karim Benzema … Read more
Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti has confirmed that star forward Vinicius Junior is recovering faster than expected and will return from injury in time to face Atalanta in the Champions League on Tuesday. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Brazilian winger sustained a hamstring injury in November, initially projected to sideline him until the Intercontinental Cup … Read more
The Spanish Football Association (RFEF) has announced that the postponed La Liga clash between Valencia and Real Madrid will now take place on January 2, 2025, at 20:00 CET. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the match was rescheduled following the devastating floods that struck the Valencia region in September. EDITOR’S PICKS Electricity Meter Costs Rise Again … Read more
Kylian Mbappé’s penalty woes continued as Real Madrid suffered a 2-1 defeat against Athletic Bilbao in a high-intensity La Liga clash at San Mamés on Wednesday. Just a week after missing a crucial spot-kick in the Champions League against Liverpool, Mbappé’s misfortune from 12 yards cost Madrid dearly, allowing Barcelona to maintain their four-point lead … Read more
Real Madrid’s team bus was involved in a motorway accident following their 2-0 defeat to Liverpool in the UEFA Champions League on Wednesday, November 27. The crash occurred on the M40 motorway, which links London, Oxford, and Birmingham, as reported by the Daily Mail. Video footage revealed the stationary bus appearing to have been struck … Read more
Kylian Mbappe saw his penalty saved as Liverpool triumphed 2-0 over Real Madrid on Wednesday, handing the holders their third defeat in five Champions League matches. Alexis Mac Allister and Cody Gakpo were the scorers in the second half, maintaining Liverpool’s perfect record and securing top spot in the group. Mohamed Salah also missed a … Read more
Vinicius Jr netted a stunning hat-trick as Real Madrid defeated Osasuna 4-0, though the victory was marred by a severe knee injury to Eder Militao. The Brazilian defender suffered an anterior cruciate ligament tear in his right knee after a collision during a corner, leaving him in visible pain before being stretchered off. EDITOR’S PICKS … Read more
Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti revealed that his focus is on the tragic flood disaster in Valencia rather than the upcoming Champions League match against AC Milan. The match between Real Madrid and Valencia was postponed due to the devastating flood, which claimed the lives of over 200 people. EDITOR’S PICKS ‘I Feel Sorry For … Read more
Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti has advised Kylian Mbappé to prioritize goal-scoring rather than pressing, emphasizing the importance of his attacking contributions to the team. Speaking at a press conference on Monday, ahead of Tuesday’s Champions League showdown against Borussia Dortmund, Ancelotti reaffirmed that the role of the central striker within the squad remains unchanged. … Read more
Real Madrid’s new signing, Kylian Mbappe, marked his debut with a goal, helping the Spanish giants secure their first European club title of the season. Earlier today, Real Madrid faced Italian side Atalanta at the Stadion Narodowy in Warsaw, Poland, competing for the 2024 UEFA Super Cup. EDITOR’S PICKS Focus on Hard Work, Not Just … Read more
Thomas Tuchel predicts Serge Gnabry will score against Real Madrid in the Champions League semi-final. Tuchel and Carlo Ancelotti, both former winners, will lead their respective teams again. Gnabry is poised to make an impact based on Tuchel’s confident forecast. Eko Hot Blog reports that Bayern Munich manager Thomas Tuchel has forecasted that Serge Gnabry, … Read more
Carlo Ancelotti asserts Real Madrid won’t underestimate Bayern Munich despite their Bundesliga struggles. He emphasizes the importance of European pedigree and the unpredictable nature of the Champions League. Ancelotti acknowledges Bayern’s strengths but expresses confidence in his team’s ability to face the challenge. Eko Hot Blog reports that Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti has emphasized … Read more
Carlo Ancelotti admitted his team lack of courage and personality in their last CL clash against City. Ancelotti emphasized the importance of mental preparation. Both teams seek qualification into the next stage of the competition. Eko Hot Blog reports that Real Madrid manager, Carlo Ancelotti, has admitted that his team played without courage in the … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Carlo Ancelotti, the manager of Real Madrid, has dismissed allegations of tax fraud during his first tenure as the coach of the Spanish club. Editor’s Pick JUST IN: Confusion As Power Outage Hits Lagos Airport Lagos Police, NEMA On Red Alert Over Warehouse Looting U.S Misjudges China, Breaks Promises Reports … Read more
Ahead of Manchester City vs. Real Madrid, Carlo Ancelotti mentions players who he considers as key threats from the opposition side. Real Madrid and Manchester City return to Champions League hostilities at the Etihad following a 1-1 draw last week at the Santiago Bernabeu. Carlo Ancelotti in his pre-match press conference, identifies Erling Haaland, Kevin … Read more
Real Madrid coach, Carlo Ancelotti has been doing a lot of interviews of late speaking about his future at the club but this time, he speaks of Marco Asensio whose contract nears its expiration. According to Ancelotti, he would prefer Asensio remains at the club beyond the current season. He stresses that the midfielder is … Read more
Real Madrid manager, Carlo Ancelotti has confirmed not being on friendly terms with Eden Hazard after the former Chelsea star revealed both do not talk to each other. In explaining the relationship between them, Ancelotti reveals he does not ignore players in his squad. He however states that the issue Eden Hazard has in the … Read more
Ancelotti is on the verge of replacing Tite as the new Brazil coach. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Real Madrid manager, Carlo Ancelotti, is set for a shock move to replace Tite as Brazil’s head coach. Brazil’s exit from the World Cup round of 16 at the hands of Croatia put an end to Tite’s … Read more