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Vinicius: “I must pay more attention to Ancelotti”
Real Madrid attacker Vinicius Junior talked to the Brazilian press during this FIFA World Cup and shared some interesting thoughts about his level of attention to Carlo Ancelotti’s instructions. “Today I played a different position. The coach asked me to play centrally, between two defenders. I don’t often play there, but whenever the coach asks […]
OFFICIAL: Real Madrid deny contacts with Olise
Real Madrid have published a statement denying any kind of contact with Bayern Munich star Michael Olise, who has been rumored to be on the team’s radar for this summer’s transfer window. In light of the information published in various media outlets regarding an alleged interest of our club in Bayern Munich player Michael Olise, […]
Dumfries shines as the Netherlands thrash Sweden 5-1
The Netherlands took control of Group F in a stellar performance on Saturday afternoon in Houston. Ronald Koeman’s men demolished Sweden 5-1, and newly signed Real Madrid defender Denzel Dumfries had a great game with two assists. Brian Brobbey came in for Crysencio Summerville in the only change to the Oranje side that drew 2-2 […]
Managing Madrid Podcast: Vinicius Levitating, Güler Out, Dumfries Cooking. World Cup Recap, June 20
AUDIO: VIDEO: On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani, Mehedi Hassan, Hridyam Arora: Did you enjoy this podcast? Get a ton of bonus content exclusively on Patreon.com/ManagingMadrid. The site is run by a small team that works tirelessly around the clock to make it into what it is today. Your contributions will […]
Germany secures place in knockout rounds for first time since lifting cup in 2014
Antonio Rüdiger comes on to start 2nd half and provides stability to German backline Four-time World Cup Champions Germany secured their passage into the knockout round for the first time since lifting the cup in 2014, defeating Ivory Coast 2-1 in Toronto through a double from Stuttgart’s Denis Undav who came on in the 60th […]
Smiles & Casualties | June 20th, 2026
The Daily Merengue is a place where you can feel free to d all things football. Do not be alarmed by the overt RMCF bias. It’s in the name! Shoutout to the mods who do a fantastic job, Ezek, Valyrian Steel, Felipejack, Juninho, NeRObutBlanco and yours truly, Kung_Fu_Zizou Vinicius Junior coming alive for Brazil at the World Cup. Vinicius is a natural […]
Güler, Türkiye crash out of the World Cup after second consecutive defeat
Real Madrid midfielder Arda Güler and his Türkiye side succumbed to a second defeat in the World Cup group stage and are now eliminated from the tournament. Paraguay struck inside 65 seconds at San Francisco Bay Area Stadium, Galarza curling a long-range effort into the bottom-right corner after a clever flick from Julio Enciso set […]
How Thomas Tuchel Used Jude Bellingham Against Croatia
After the 2022/23 season, Borussia Dortmund were prepared to sell Jude Bellingham to a top-tier team. Real Madrid was able to pull one off and won the English midfielder’s services. However, question marks over Bellingham’s position were raised because Los Blancos already had Toni Kroos, Aurélien Tchouaméni, and Federico Valverde, with Luka Modric coming off […]
Courtois: “My Goal Is To Finish My Career At Real Madrid”
Belgium goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois spoke to the media while on World Cup duty, touching on his future, Belgium’s tournament ambitions, media criticism, the influence of American sports, and the challenges awaiting his national team in the competition. The Real Madrid shot-stopper made it clear that he does not envision a return to Belgian club football […]
Vinicius Jr stars in Brazil’s resounding win over Haiti
Real Madrid superstar Vinicius Jr was once again Brazil’s best player in their impressive 3-0 win over Haiti in the group stages of the World Cup on Friday night. Vinicius Jr’s shot in the first half was saved by Haiti’s Placide, but reached Matheus Cunha, whose scrappy effort resulted in Brazil’s first goal. The two […]
Managing Madrid Podcast: The Olise / Enzo Mailbag PLUS: Another Bellingham Debate
On this Members-only episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Lucas Navarrete discuss: CLICK HERE FOR ACCESS Thanks for being a Member. We hope you enjoy the show! The site is run by a small team that works tirelessly around the clock to make it into what it is today. Your contributions will […]
Rüdiger excited at the prospect of playing under Mourinho
Real Madrid defender Antonio Rüdiger can’t wait to get going under new head coach Jose Mourinho. Real Madrid announced the German international’s renewal until 2027 on Tuesday. He spoke to the media from the German national team’s camp at the World Cup. “I can’t say too much, but I can say that I’m incredibly excited. […]
Mourinho blocks Gonzalo’s departure from Real Madrid -report
Real Madrid coach José Mourinho has told the club to stop negotiating Gonzalo García’s departure from the Spanish capital as he’d like to work with the young attacker for a few weeks before making the final decision about his future, according to a report published today on MARCA. Madrid were ready to part ways with […]
Who am I? (Quiz 5)
Quiz 5: Who am I? This is 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. Answer […]
Sensational | June 19th, 2026
The Daily Merengue is a place where you can feel free to d all things football. Do not be alarmed by the overt RMCF bias. It’s in the name! Shoutout to the mods who do a fantastic job, Ezek, Valyrian Steel, Felipejack, Juninho, NeRObutBlanco and yours truly, Kung_Fu_Zizou Real Madrid are at it again with rumours abound about the potential signing of […]
Toni Kroos heaps praise on Jude Bellingham
Real Madrid legend and six-time UEFA Champions League winner Toni Kroos has shared his thoughts on former teammate Jude Bellingham after the star midfielder took the World Cup by storm with a stellar performance against Croatia. “Jude Bellingham is one of my absolute favorite players. He has everything to show. He can be an incredibly […]
Cucurella joins unique list of Real Madrid players with a past in Barcelona’s youth system
Newly signed Real Madrid defender Marc Cucurella has joined a unique list since his move to the Spanish capital from the English capital. While there have been many players who have played for both Real Madrid and Barcelona, such as Luis Figo, Luis Enrique, Ronaldo Nazario and Michael Laudrup, the list of players to play […]
The Managing Madrid World Cup 2026 Predictions Survey (Part II)
The 2026 World Cup has begun and it’s already been incredibly entertaining, and now it’s time for Managing Madrid readers to make more predictions. For this survey, we’re asking readers two questions: 1) Which big nation will have a shock group stage exit; and who will be the tournament’s breakout star? To keep the voting […]
Real Madrid Summer Signings Part I: Ibrahima Konaté and Denzel Dumfries
Real Madrid have added Liverpool centre-back Ibrahima Konaté and Inter Milan right back / right wing-back Denzel Dumfries this summer in addition to the recently confirmed signings of Chelsea left-back Marc Cucurella and Manchester City midfielder/right winger Bernardo Silva. 27-year-old Konaté and 30-year-old Dumfries bring plenty of big game experience and much needed depth to Madrid’s […]
OFFICIAL: Víctor Muñoz signs for Liverpool
Real Madrid product Víctor Muñoz has signed for Liverpool after the English club triggered the €40 million release clause on his deal with Osasuna. In this deal, Madrid will earn approximately €25.5 million in total. That figure includes the original €5 million fee Osasuna paid to acquire Muñoz, an additional €500,000 tied to performance-related conditions, […]
Jude Bellingham Responds To Criticism After England’s World Cup Win Over Croatia
Jude Bellingham delivered the kind of performance that explains exactly why England continue to lean on him in the biggest moments. In England’s 4-2 World Cup win over Croatia, the Real Madrid midfielder scored the winning goal and finished the match with more tackles than any other player on the pitch, combining decisive attacking output […]
Kylian Mbappé: “I’m not here to achieve individual records”
Kylian Mbappé has once again etched his name into French football history, becoming France’s all-time leading goalscorer. But despite reaching another remarkable milestone, the Real Madrid forward insists that individual achievements have never been his primary motivation. Speaking to La Gazzetta dello Sport, Mbappé expressed pride in his latest accomplishment while emphasizing that his focus […]
Cucurella: “Mourinho told me he was really looking forward to working with me”
Marc Cucurella has spoken publicly about his move to Real Madrid for the first time, revealing how quickly the transfer came together and why accepting the offer was an easy decision. In an interview with El Mundo, the Spanish international explained that negotiations moved rapidly, allowing him to focus fully on his responsibilities with the […]
Antonio Rüdiger Excited To Finally Work With Mourinho At Real Madrid
Antonio Rüdiger has opened up about his Real Madrid future, his excitement about working under José Mourinho, and the club’s ambitions moving forward while speaking to the media on World Cup duty with Germany. “I can’t say too much, but I can say that I’m incredibly excited to work with Mourinho (after nearly joining him […]
Giroud: “If Bouaddi has that quality, he’ll be playing for Real Madrid next year”
Ayyoub Bouaddi continues to attract attention from some of Europe’s biggest clubs, and now former France striker Olivier Giroud (and Bouaddi’s current teammate at Lille) has added his voice to the growing hype surrounding the Moroccan midfielder. Speaking in an interview with the BBC, Giroud offered an assessment of the 18-year-old, while jokingly pointing to […]
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