The Real Madrid Fans Club in Kwalam, Jigawa, has suspended member Abbati Soja over alleged misconduct and perceived disloyalty to the club. In a statement issued by club chairman Garzali Nfari and secretary Aliyu Tabulet, the suspension was attributed to Soja’s “discouraging” remarks following Real Madrid’s 4-0 defeat to rivals Barcelona in La Liga. EDITOR’S … Read more
Real Madrid’s away match against Valencia in La Liga this weekend has been postponed by the Spanish football federation on Thursday due to severe floods in eastern Spain, which have claimed more than 95 lives. Villarreal’s home game against Rayo Vallecano has also been suspended, following the devastating flash floods affecting the region. EDITOR’S PICKS … Read more
Brazil and Real Madrid winger Vinicius Junior responded to his second-place finish in the 2024 men’s Ballon d’Or race with a determined message on social media. Posting on X, Vinicius wrote, “I’ll do it 10x if I have to. They’re not ready,” a statement that quickly went viral. EDITOR’S PICKS BBNaija: It Was All Part … Read more
Real Madrid were named Club of the Year at the Ballon d’Or ceremony in Paris on Monday, but they declined to attend after learning forward Vinicius Junior would not receive the top honour for best men’s player, which went to Manchester City’s Rodri. The European champions reportedly stated they would not attend a ceremony “where … Read more
Real Madrid has decided not to send Vinicius Junior or any representative to tonight’s Ballon d’Or ceremony, as the club is reportedly aware that Vinicius will not be announced as the winner. This information comes from football transfer expert Fabrizio Romano. EDITOR’S PICKS BBNaija: It Was All Part of the Game – Kassia Apologies to … Read more
La Liga and Real Madrid have strongly condemned racist abuse directed at Barcelona forward Lamine Yamal during Saturday’s El Clasico at the Bernabeu. Social media videos show a section of home fans allegedly taunting the 17-year-old Spaniard as he celebrated his 77th-minute goal, pointing to his name on the back of his shirt in response. … Read more
Barcelona dominated La Liga champions Real Madrid with a stunning 4-0 victory at the Santiago Bernabeu in Saturday’s El Clasico. Robert Lewandowski scored twice, while Lamine Yamal and Raphinha added goals to seal a decisive win for the Blaugranas. EDITOR’S PICKS BBNaija: It Was All Part of the Game – Kassia Apologies to Toby Forge … Read more
Manchester City forward, Erling Haaland is contemplating a transfer to Real Madrid in the upcoming summer transfer window, according to the British newspaper Mirror. This development has reignited speculation regarding the Norwegian striker’s future, as he has emerged as one of the most coveted players in global football. EDITOR’S PICKS BBNaija: It Was All Part … Read more
Vinicius Jr netted a sensational hat-trick as Real Madrid mounted a remarkable second-half comeback to overturn a 2-0 deficit and defeat Borussia Dortmund 5-2. Dortmund took control in the first half with goals from Donyell Malen and English youngster Jamie Gittens, mirroring their strong showing in last year’s final, which Real Madrid had won 2-0. … 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
Luka Modric, at 39, became Real Madrid’s oldest-ever player in their La Liga win over Celta Vigo on Saturday. The Croatian midfielder came off the bench in the second half and assisted Vinicius Jr’s decisive goal, steering his team to a hard-fought victory. EDITOR’S PICKS BBNaija: It Was All Part of the Game – Kassia … Read more
Real Madrid fans showed their support for star striker Kylian Mbappé on Thursday as the France captain faces a media frenzy surrounding a rape investigation in Sweden. On Tuesday, Swedish prosecutors confirmed that an investigation had been initiated—though they did not name Mbappé—following an alleged rape incident at an upscale hotel in Stockholm on October … Read more
Atletico Madrid defender Robin le Normand sustained a “traumatic brain injury” following a head collision during Sunday’s Madrid derby. The 27-year-old Spain international clashed heads with Real Madrid’s Aurelien Tchouameni in stoppage time of the 1-1 draw at the Metropolitano Stadium. EDITOR’S PICKS: School Proprietress Allegedly Killed, Burnt By Son In Delta Man Detained for … Read more
A Mallorca fan who racially abused Real Madrid’s Vinicius Junior and former Villarreal player Samuel Chukwueze has been sentenced to one year in prison and banned from attending football matches for three years, according to a court ruling on Thursday. The fan was found guilty of “two crimes against moral integrity, aggravated by racist motives,” … Read more
Real Madrid striker Kylian Mbappe has suffered a thigh injury ahead of this weekend’s La Liga derby against Atletico Madrid, the club announced on Wednesday. The French star was substituted during Tuesday’s 3-2 victory over Alaves after showing signs of discomfort. EDITOR’S PICKS: School Proprietress Allegedly Killed, Burnt By Son In Delta Man Detained for … Read more
Former Manchester United, Real Madrid, and France defender Raphael Varane has officially retired from football at the age of 31. Varane signed with Italian club Como on a free transfer in July, but a knee injury during his debut against Sampdoria last month forced him to step away from playing. Despite retiring from the field, … Read more
Endrick etched his name into the history books as Real Madrid’s youngest-ever Champions League goalscorer, while Kylian Mbappe also found the net in a hard-fought home victory over Stuttgart. At just 18 years and 58 days, the Brazilian prodigy surpassed the long-standing record of club icon Raul, who had scored against Ferencvaros in 1995 at … Read more
Real Madrid 18-year-old Brazilian forward Endrick has married his model girlfriend Gabriely Miranda, after the pair posted pictures on Instagram of their big day. Miranda, 23, quoted the bible as she wrote: ‘Matthew 19:6 So they are no longer two, but one flesh. Therefore what GOD has put together no one can separate’. EDITOR’S PICKS … Read more
Real Madrid’s Rodrygo has emphasized the crucial role Neymar plays for Brazil, asserting that his presence is essential for the team to win the 2026 World Cup. The 23-year-old forward scored the lone goal in Brazil’s 1-0 victory over Ecuador on Friday, ending their three-match losing streak in the CONMEBOL qualifiers. Rodrygo highlighted Neymar’s importance … Read more
Liverpool reportedly made a substantial effort to sign Kylian Mbappé from Paris Saint-Germain before his eventual move to Real Madrid. Despite previous links to the Reds, the high costs associated with the French star’s transfer and salary made the deal seem improbable. EDITOR’S PICKS School Proprietress Allegedly Killed, Burnt By Son In Delta Man Detained … Read more