Xabi Alonso is set to leave Bayer Leverkusen at the end of the current season despite having a contract that runs until 2026, Afrosport reports. The 42-year-old took over the reins at BayArena in October 2022, before extending his contract for a further four years. The former Liverpool and Real Madrid midfielder led the Die Werkself to their first Bundesliga title ever, going unbeaten in all...
Former Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema says Kylian Mbappe must learn to play as a central striker at the Bernabeu because he will not be able to displace Vinicius Junior on the left wing, Afrosport reports. France captain Mbappe, who joined Real Madrid after his Paris St-Germain contract expired in July, has scored eight goals in 14 appearances for Los Blancos, but has netted just once in...
Manchester City midfielder Rodri edged Real Madrid winger Vinicius Junior to win the 2024 Ballon men award in Paris on Monday night, Afrosport reports. The battle for the ultimate award was a tough and tense one with many tipping Brazilian Vinicius to come out on top. There were also reports of Real Madrid boycotting the awards earlier over grievances that the shiny golden ball was not...
Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti has thrown his weight behind Brazilian winger Vinicius Junior to win the 2024 Ballon d'Or award, Afrosport reports. The Italian coach reacted to the Brazilian's performance against Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League on Tuesday, where he bagged a hat-trick in their 5-2 comeback win. The former Chelsea and AC Milan manager said Vinicius has done enough to win the prestigious...
Lucas Vazquez has called his Real Madrid teammate Vinicius Junior the “most decisive player in the world” after inspiring Los Blancos to a comeback 5-2 win over Borussia Dortmund in the UEFA Champions League on Wednesday night, Afrosport reports. Madrid fell 2-0 down in the first half but found their way back thanks to Antinio Rudiger, Vazquez and the Vinicius hat-trick. It marked another remarkable night...
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