Winning is more important than playing well, says Real's Ancelotti
MADRID : Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti on Friday brushed aside criticism of his side's unattractive style, saying winning was more important than playing well.
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Football woes: Concerns as more soccer academies yield fewer stars
In most parts of the world, the proliferation of football academies is a great boost to their football as a steady stream of cadet stars keeps on nourishing their national teams. Conversely, that is not the situation in Nigeria, where substandard academies are adding to the country’s football woes. GOWON AKPODONOR writes that the depleting fortunes of the country’s junior and senior football teams are pointers that football academies are not delivering their mandates.
Bellingham brace helps leaders Madrid crush title rivals Girona
Jude Bellingham struck twice as leaders Real Madrid took control of La Liga with a punishing 4-0 win over second-placed Girona on Saturday, opening up a five-point cushion.
Mbappe strikes on Madrid Champions League debut win over Stuttgart
Kylian Mbappe scored on his first Champions League appearance for Real Madrid as the holders started their trophy defence with a 3-1 win over Stuttgart on Tuesday.
Bellingham, Tchouameni back for Madrid’s Champions League opener
Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti said Monday midfielders Jude Bellingham and Aurelien Tchouameni are back from injury as Los Blancos begin the defence of their Champions League trophy.
Pemain Madrid Bertumbangan, Ancelotti Salahkan Jadwal
Pelatih Real Madrid Carlo Ancelotti menyoroti jadwal padat timnya saat ini. Sebab hal itu berakibat banyak pemainnya cedera.
Real Madrid boss Ancelotti gets injury boost ahead of Champions League opener
Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti expects to have several players back from injury ahead of their Champions League opener against German side VfB Stuttgart on Tuesday.
Vinicius Junior, Kylian Mbappe Penalties Help Real Madrid Beat Real Sociedad
Vinicius Junior and Kylian Mbappe both struck from the penalty spot to earn Real Madrid a 2-0 win at Real Sociedad in La Liga on Saturday. The Spanish champions moved within a point of leaders Barcelona who face last season's surprise package Girona on Sunday. Real Sociedad hit the woodwork on three occasions before Madrid's second half spot-kicks earned them three points from an end-to-end clash at the Reale Arena. The Italian was without injured midfielders Jude Bellingham and Aurelien Tchouameni, and benched Rodrygo Goes for Brahim Diaz.