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Open Thread: June 3, 2026
The Open Thread/Daily Merengue is a place where you can discuss anything and everything related to football. Feel free to discuss the topics presented here, or start your very own discussions! The Open thread will be posted every day by one of the mods you’d totally do a movie marathon night with: Valyrian Steel, Felipejack, […]
Ceballos closing in on Ajax move -report
Real Madrid and Ajax are very close to finalizing a deal for Spanish midfielder Dani Ceballos, who appears to be set to join the Eredivisie giants for a €6 million transfer, according to a report from MARCA which was later echoed on AS. Ajax’s new coach Míchel is very keen on signing Ceballos, so the […]
Florentino Pérez: “I will announce Real Madrid’s first major signing on Thursday”
Real Madrid president Florentino Pérez, who is expected to comfortably win the elections this weekend, talked in an interview with El Español and revealed that he is going to announce a major signing on Thursday, one signing that would come to fruition if he gets re-elected. This Thursday, I will announce Real Madrid’s first major […]
Real Madrid set to sign Dumfries -report
Real Madrid have decided to trigger Denzel Dumfries’ €25 million release clause on his contract with Inter Milan and the Dutch defender will be the club’s first signing this summer, according to reports from Fabrizio Romano, Matteo Moretto and the Spanish media. Dumfries will be Carvajal’s replacement and could compete for the starting spot with […]
Who am I? (Quiz 1)
Introducing Managing Madrid’s World Cup trivia series: Who am I? Throughout the tournament this summer, we’ll challenge our readers to identify former and current Real Madrid players who are competing or coaching at the greatest show on earth, hosted across the United States, Canada, and Mexico in 2026. The results of Quiz 1 will be […]
Francesco Toldo Reflects on Real Madrid, Inter, Mourinho, and the Bernabéu Ahead of Corazón Classic Match
Real Madrid and Inter Milan will renew a historic European rivalry later this month, albeit in a more nostalgic setting, when the two clubs’ legends meet at the Santiago Bernabéu for the Corazón Classic Match. The charity fixture, scheduled for June 13, will see Real Madrid Leyendas face Inter Legends, with proceeds going toward the […]
Real Madrid Electoral Board Rebukes Enrique Riquelme’s Claims Ahead of Presidential Vote
With less than a week remaining before Real Madrid members head to the polls, tensions surrounding the club’s presidential election have escalated. The club’s Electoral Board released an official statement addressing concerns raised by challenger Enrique Riquelme, who had questioned aspects of the electoral process, including the handling of the membership registry and the security […]
Casillas On The Sporting Director: “We’re talking about a guy like Raúl. There’s not much to say, he’s a 100% Real Madrid supporter.”
Iker Casillas Reflects on Real Madrid, Goalkeeping Greats, Retirement, and the Club’s Future at Legends Museum Event MADRID — Real Madrid icon Iker Casillas shared memories from his legendary career during the presentation of the “Casillas: The Legacy of a Legend” collection at the Legends Museum in Madrid, offering reflections on some of the defining […]
Konaté set to sign a four-year contract with Real Madrid -report
French defender Ibrahima Konaté is set to sign a four-year deal with Real Madrid, according to a report published on AS. Konaté has reached an agreement with Florentino Pérez and will be a madridista as soon as Pérez wins the elections this upcoming weekend. His deal will also include an option to extend it for […]
Open Thread: June 2, 2026
The Open Thread/Daily Merengue is a place where you can discuss anything and everything related to football. Feel free to discuss the topics presented here, or start your very own discussions! The Open thread will be posted every day by one of the mods you’d totally do a UCL night with: Valyrian Steel, Felipejack, Kung_Fu_Zizou […]
Enrique Riquelme confirms Raúl González as his sporting director
Real Madrid legend Raúl González will be the club’s sporting director if Enrique Riquelme wins the upcoming elections, said the candidate during an interview with Cadena SER. He is the right individual to lead a sports project such as the one approaching at Real Madrid. That would be Mr. Raúl González Blanco. If I become […]
Arda Güler Played 30 Minutes in Türkiye’s Warm-up Win vs. North Macedonia
Real Madrid midfielder Arda Güler came in as a second-half substitute in Türkiye’s 4-0 thrashing of North Macedonia, in preparation for their World Cup campaign. It was a heavily rotated home side deployed by head coach Vincenzo Montella in Istanbul. First XI heavyweights such as Hakan Çalhanoglu and Güler were rested. However, goals from Orkun […]
Florentino Pérez Launches Fierce Defense of His Legacy One Week Before Real Madrid Elections
With just one week remaining before Real Madrid’s presidential elections, Florentino Pérez has delivered another forceful public statement. In an interview with La Razón, the longtime Real Madrid president directly addressed challenger Enrique Riquelme, defended his record, rejected accusations from the opposition, and reiterated his commitment to preserving member ownership of the club. Pérez Attacks […]
Open Thread: June 1st, 2026
The Open Thread/Daily Merengue is a place where you can discuss anything and everything related to football. Feel free to discuss the topics presented here, or start your very own discussions! The Open thread will be posted every day by one of the mods you’d totally do a movie marathon night with: Valyrian Steel, Felipejack, […]
Real Madrid reach agreement with Konaté -report
Soon-to-be Real Madrid president Florentino Pérez has reached an agreement with French center-back Ibrahima Konaté and the defender will be a madridista once Pérez wins the upcoming elections, according to a report from Onda Cero’s Alberto Pereiro. Konaté has become a free agent after his previous deal with Liverpool expired this summer, and while he […]
Managing Madrid Podcast: Interview with Miguel Lourenço Pereira, on José Mourinho
On this Members-only episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Mehedi Hassan interviewed published author Miguel Lourenço Pereira to discuss the return of Jose Mourinho to Real Madrid. Miguel has authored books such as Bring Me That Horizon, Pasión, and recently, on Real Madrid, The Greatest. Mehedi and Miguel discussed Real Madrid’s elections, how Mourinho might […]
Vinicius Jr and Endrick feature in Brazil’s 6-2 win over Panama
Vinicius Jr registered a goal and an assist, and Endrick played 45 minutes in Brazil’s 6-2 win over Panama on Sunday night. This was Brazil’s first of two friendlies before the World Cup, and Carlo Ancelotti started a strong XI, before making changes to give other players a chance at half-time. Vinicius Jr started the […]
Enrique Riquelme Escalates Campaign With Direct Warning Over Real Madrid Ownership
MADRID — Standing at a podium outside his company headquarters, Real Madrid presidential candidate Enrique Riquelme delivered his strongest statement yet against Florentino Pérez’s vision for the club’s future, framing the upcoming elections as a decisive battle over the ownership of Real Madrid itself. Riquelme argued that the comments from Perez in El Pais confirmed […]
Real Madrid could sign two central defenders in the summer – report
Real Madrid could sign two central defenders in the summer transfer window, depending on which players end up leaving the club, according to a report from AS. Real Madrid will start preparing for life under new manager Jose Mourinho after the elections, with the defense being the most important position for reinforcement. The report stated […]
Kylian Mbappé finishes as UCL top scorer, Vinicius Jr joint-tops assists charts
Real Madrid forwards Kylian Mbappé and Vinicius Jr have finished the Champions League seasons as top scorer and joint-top assist-getters respectively. Kylian Mbappe finished the season with 15 goals in 11 Champions League games. The player just behind him was Harry Kane with 14, and the closest player to the Frenchman that played in the […]
OFFICIAL: Arda Güler named UCL Young Player of the Season
Real Madrid midfielder Arda Güler was named the Champions League’s young player of the 2025-26 season, UEFA announced on Sunday afternoon. In an overall mediocre season for Real Madrid, Güler was one of their bright spots in the Champions League, where he scored two goals and provided four assists. It was also the manner in […]
Tchouameni: “No problem with Valverde”
France and Real Madrid midfielder Aurelien Tchouameni has shed more light on what happened with his teammate Fede Valverde. Tchouameni spoke to the media from the French training camp, and the question about his fight with Valverde was inevitable. However, the 26-year-old gave a rather composed response. “Obviously things happened, you could see and hear […]
OFFICIAL: Fede Valverde Named in Uruguay’s World Cup Squad
Real Madrid captain Federico Valverde has been named in Uruguay’s World Cup squad, as expected. Valverde is a leader on his national team as well. He is already in the national team’s camp to prepare for the showcase tournament. Marcelo Bielsa announced his 26-man squad earlier today. Valverde made his international debut way back in […]
Florentino Pérez: “If Vinicius doesn’t want to be at Madrid and wants to sign elsewhere, he will be free to do so”
Real Madrid president Florentino Pérez, who is expected to get re-elected next weekend, talked in an interview with El País and shared some interesting thoughts on the club’s vision, its present and its future. When asked about Vinicius, Pérez said the following: There is time [to sign an extension]. I would love for him to […]
What is Tactical Periodisation and How Does José Mourinho Use It?
When José Mourinho arrived at Chelsea in 2004, he startled a generation of English players by rolling footballs onto the training pitch from the first day of pre-season. As former captain John Terry later recalled, getting the balls out so early was unheard of for his generation; Mourinho’s logic was that a pianist does not […]
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