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Rafa Nadal reacts to Real Madrid election results and backs Florentino Pérez
Rafa Nadal has weighed in on Real Madrid’s recent presidential election, offering his thoughts on both Florentino Pérez’s victory and the long-term future of the club’s leadership. Speaking at the Battle of the Stars charity golf tournament, the lifelong Real Madrid supporter was asked about the election results that saw Pérez once again secure the […]
Theo Hernandez: “I told Mbappe that Real Madrid was the best club in the world”
Theo Hernandez has once again spoken warmly about Real Madrid, Kylian Mbappé, and Zinedine Zidane. In an interview with AS, the former Real Madrid left-back discussed the future of the French national team, with Didier Deschamps set to step down after the World Cup and Zidane widely viewed as a possible successor. “Deschamps is leaving […]
Deschamps, sarcastically: “I must be stupid to play Mbappe in the center”
As France prepare to begin their World Cup campaign, Didier Deschamps used his pre-tournament media availability to discuss two topics of particular interest to Real Madrid fans: his own historic links with the club and the scrutiny currently facing Kylian Mbappé. The France manager revealed that he was repeatedly linked with the Real Madrid job […]
José Mourinho Officially Leaves Benfica
Real Madrid’s expected appointment of José Mourinho is entering its final stages. Benfica officially announced on Thursday that Mourinho has stepped down as head coach after Real Madrid informed the Portuguese club of its intention to activate the manager’s release clause. While Madrid have yet to make an official announcement, the move is considered a […]
Jorge Mendes Shuts Down Real Madrid Hopes of Signing PSG Midfield Stars
Real Madrid may have finally unveiled the Galáctico Florentino Pérez had promised during his presidential campaign, with Julián Álvarez emerging as the player identified by the club. However, that does not mean Los Blancos have stopped exploring the market for further reinforcements. One area that continues to attract attention is midfield. Among the names most […]
Josko Gvardiol becoming a concrete target for Real Madrid – reports
Manchester City star Josko Gvardiol is becoming a concrete option for Real Madrid to strengthen their defensive line, according to the likes of Fabrizio Romano, MARCA and AS. Real Madrid have been looking for a left-footed central defender to reinforce their backline this season. Another requirement would be for the player to be able to […]
John Terry: “Jose Mourinho is as good as ever”
Chelsea legend John Terry believes Jose Mourinho is still as good as he used to be a few years ago, praising his understanding of the game. Some Real Madrid fans have been a bit nervy about getting Mourinho back in, and have wondered whether the Portuguese manager is past his prime. On that, Terry said: […]
Arsene Wenger: “Kylian Mbappe has been unfairly criticised this season”
Footballing legend Arsene Wenger believes Real Madrid superstar Kylian Mbappe has often been unfairly criticised over the course of the season. Mbappe had a great first half of the season, but injuries, inconsistency and other off-field issues derailed the season for the player and the club. His activity off the pitch as well as his […]
WORLD CUP THREAD: 11 Jun. 2026
Welcome to The Daily Merengue — a place where you can feel free to discuss 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, Valyrian Steel, Ezek XI, KungFuZizou, NeRObutBlanco, Felipejack, and Juninho. Juninho’s Copa Mundial Predictions One More Disclaimer. MM […]
In the wake of another World Cup
Mexico and South Africa are kicking off another World Cup. Is this 2010 all over again? It perhaps is. Spain are reigning European Champions and one of the biggest favourites to win the title, just like in 2010. When it comes to parallels between different football timelines, it may well be my favourite thing about […]
Managing Madrid Podcast: Explaining Every Angle Of The Julian Alvarez Debacle
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 […]
Jude Bellingham is a superstar in any role
This will sound like an exaggerated statement, but: Jude Bellingham is one of the most unique footballers the sport has ever seen. What seems like hyperbole at first will make sense when you tune in to watch a game of his from start to finish. Attempt to pin down what position he plays. False nine? […]
Vinicius Junior rebuilt Real Madrid under immense pressure
When Vinicius Junior arrived at Real Madrid at the age of 18, most expected him to be a future star who slowly gets developed over the course of several years. But the timing of his arrival changed everything, and the footballing gods had other plans. The 2018-19 season—one of Real Madrid’s worst campaigns in the […]
Kylian Mbappe’s journey from prodigy to superstar
When Kylian Mbappe broke out with Monaco during the 2016-17 season, the footballing world quickly realized they were witnessing something different from that they’ve seen before. Mbappe was not simply another promising winger with pace. He was a tactical nightmare for opposing teams—Mbappe had a certain gravity that could alter the emotional state of defenders. […]
Real Madrid, Adidas extend partnership until 2034
Real Madrid have announced the extension of their partnership deal with Adidas until the summer of 2034. The German manufacturer has designed Real Madrid’s kits for over 35 years. Per Realmadrid.comReal Madrid and adidas announce the extension of the most successful partnership in world football for 8 more years. First formalized in 1980, this bond […]
Nico Paz played for an hour in Argentina’s win against Iceland
Argentina head into the World Cup riding a seven-game winning run after a comfortable 3-0 win over Iceland in Alabama. They took the lead early with Valentin Barco firing home from 20 yards inside eight minutes. The second goal came from a familiar source on 72 minutes. Just after coming on, Messi slipped Lautaro Martinez […]
Real Madrid And Álvaro Arbeloa Officially Part Ways
Real Madrid have officially announced the departure of first-team coach Álvaro Arbeloa. In an official statement released by the club, Real Madrid confirmed that both parties have reached an agreement to end Arbeloa’s tenure as first-team manager. “Real Madrid CF and Álvaro Arbeloa have reached an agreement to end his time as first team coach,” […]
OPEN THREAD — Embarrassing: 10 Jun. 2026
Welcome to The Daily Merengue — a place where you can feel free to discuss 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, Valyrian Steel, Ezek XI, KungFuZizou, NeRObutBlanco, Felipejack, and Juninho. The Final Collection of Letters To Whomever Will […]
Real Madrid Castilla: 2025/26 Season Review
A wild season at the club, for both the first team and Castilla. This is a dissection of all of the madness at Real Madrid Castilla and the class of 2025/26. I thought that 2024/25 was a whirlwind. Little did I know that 2025/26 would bring about a new level of chaos for Real Madrid […]
Atlético de Madrid fire back at Real Madrid after offer for Julián Álvarez
Atlético de Madrid published a post on their Social Media firing back at Real Madrid following the statement from Los Blancos were they announced their €150 million offer for attacker Julián Álvarez. Official Statement: Our clarifications regarding the official statement from our neighbors, @realmadrid: P.S. On account of the good relationship with your new president, […]
Managing Madrid Podcast: So About Real Madrid’s 150m Galactico… Discussion With El Fayz
AUDIO: VIDEO: On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Faysal discuss: – Is Julian Alvarez worth 150m? How many players actually are? – Should that money be invested towards players like Gvardiol or Calafiori? – How will Jose Mourinho get a long with Vinicius and Mbappe? – Does Mbappe actually prefer […]
OFFICIAL: Real Madrid announce €150 million offer for Julián Álvarez
Real Madrid have published an announcement on their website to confirm that they sent a €150 million offer for Atlético de Madrid’s Julián Álvarez, which was rejected. Real Madrid C.F. announced today that, following a board meeting, the club submitted a €150 million offer to Club Atlético de Madrid for the federative rights to player […]
Barcelona preparing lawsuit against Real Madrid
FC Barcelona are preparing to file a lawsuit against Real Madrid, Barça’s Vicepresident Rafa Yuste announced during a press conference today. “We will meet in court. No one will tarnish the name of Barça, this badge. We will take care of it ourselves. We will go after them because we have a strong case,” said […]
Real Madrid, Fly Emirates extend their sponsorship deal
Real Madrid have announced the extension of their sponsorship deal with Fly Emirates until the summer of 2031. The airline will pay around €100 million/year after this extension, according to a report published on AS. Per Realmadrid.comReal Madrid and Emirates have renewed their partnership, ensuring that the world’s largest international airline remains the main sponsor […]
Real Madrid targeting another left-footed defender after Alaba departure
Real Madrid’s search for defensive reinforcements appears to be focused on a specific profile. According to Gianluca Di Marzio, Los Blancos are interested in Arsenal defender Riccardo Calafiori and have already made contact with the Premier League club regarding the Italian international. Calafiori fits a mold that Madrid are increasingly prioritizing: a left-footed defender capable […]
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