Real Madrid winger Vinicius Jr has apologised to supporters for his reaction to being substituted in Sunday’s fiery El Clasico win against Barcelona. The Brazilian was taken off in the 72nd minute and expressed his frustration by going straight down the tunnel. Vinicius later returned to the bench and, after his side’s 2-1 win, tried to confront Barcelona’s Lamine Yamal …
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These observations — where I look at Real Madrid’s history, its players on loan, Castilla, tactical tidbits, and other relevant thoughts — are now a regular thing. All previous editions can be found here. Welcome to a post-Clasico edition of my observations column. Let’s dive into the return of the world’s best midfielder, our young ball-player center-back, and more: 1. …
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Real Madrid legend Toni Kroos analyzed El Clásico on his own podcast and shared his thoughts on the controversy surrounding Vinicius’ antics when Xabi Alonso decided to take him out of the game during the second half. ”When you play an exceptional match, especially in a game like this, you’re not happy. I never liked being substituted either. But to …
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Sports Illustrated rounds up the latest transfer rumors and gossip from around the world. Zidane led France to a 1998 World Cup title on home soil. / Mateusz Slodkowski/Getty Images Manchester United have given serious thought over Ruben Amorim’s sacking after a dire start to the season. Failure to beat Burnley this weekend could spell his demise. Real Madrid icon Zinedine Zidane …
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Real Madrid have decided not to pay Vinicius Junior the same salary as Kylian Mbappe amid speculation that the Brazilian might not extend his stay at the Santiago Bernabéu beyond 2027. Contract talks between the player and the club have stalled for months now as the Selecao star is demanding a hike in his salary which the Spanish side are …
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