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📽️ | Whistling Madrid fans vent fury at players after woeful Girona draw

Just days after Vinicius Junior was targeted by the home support during the clash with Bayern Munich, the whistles returned to the Santiago Bernabeu with even greater intensity. This time, Real Madrid fans made their feelings perfectly clear following a disappointing stalemate with Girona. Despite taking the lead, a lethargic performance saw the home crowd turn on their stars in a vocal display of frustration that signals a deepening crisis of confidence in the capital.

Mbappé’s move has infuriated Real Madrid

La Liga pulls away

Real Madrid CF v FC Bayern München - UEFA Champions League 2025/26 Quarter-Final First Leg

The philosophy of shock and awe… How did Bayern Munich become Europe’s most formidable attacking force?

The Bavarian dictionary has no entry for “caution”.

'It's a penalty on the moon!' - Arbeloa rages at ref after Girona draw

Alvaro Arbeloa launched a furious attack on the officials after Real Madrid were denied what he believed was a clear penalty in their 1-1 draw with Girona. The Madrid coach also addressed concerns over Kylian Mbappe and Vinicius Jr as Los Blancos dropped more points in the title race.

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Arbeloa insists: “We haven’t lost La Liga.”

Real Madrid manager dismisses early pessimism

Real Madrid has strengthened its position in the wake of the “contract scandal”, expressing bewilderment at the reactions of the “spectators”

Real Madrid have not retained the La Liga title for 18 years.

Girona manager shares his take on Mbappé’s controversial moment

Mbappé’s photo sparked a lot of controversy

Arbeloa has launched a scathing attack on the refereeing, in an extraordinary outburst, and has delivered a blunt warning to Bayern

Arbeloa insists: “Mbappé’s penalty would have been given whether we were on Earth or the Moon.”

The Spanish coach vented his frustration with the referees.

Bastoni unconvinced by Barca move

Alessandro Bastoni is reportedly cooling on the idea of a summer move to Barcelona as he focuses on securing another Serie A title with Inter. Despite a barrage of reports in both the Italian and Spanish media suggesting a deal is close, the defender’s heart remains firmly in Milan.

Real Madrid TV has reacted to the violent incident, declaring that La Liga is rigged

Mbappé was left with blood streaming down his face after the challenge.

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Referee expert settles the debate over whether Mbappé deserved a penalty

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Manchester City FC v Real Madrid CF - UEFA Champions League 2025/26 Round of 16 Second Leg

Real Madrid handed Courtois injury boost

Real Madrid could be set for a massive defensive boost at the perfect time as Thibaut Courtois steps up his recovery from a thigh injury. The Belgium international is eyeing a return to action for the decisive weeks of the season as Alvaro Arbeloa's side hunt for silverware on two fronts.

Two Real Madrid players have angrily confronted Camavinga

The French player has faced a barrage of criticism in recent weeks.

Mbappe goes missing as Madrid hand Barca huge advantage

Kylian Mbappe endured an off night as Real Madrid slumped to a 1-1 draw with Girona that may well kill off their La Liga title hopes. Federico Valverde's second-half strike was countered by a Thomas Lemar goal to see the spoils shared at the Bernabeu. Los Blancos could trail Barcelona by nine points - with seven games to go - if their bitter rivals win on Saturday.

The spectre of a trophy-less season looms large… A disappointing draw for Real Madrid against ‘Little Catalonia’

Al-Maliki eases the pressure on Barcelona

Diko hints at a move away from Barcelona

The Portuguese manager's family is reported to be undermining Barça's stability.

Head of the Spanish Referees’ Committee: Real Madrid have toned down their criticism of us… and the latest decision isn’t the reason

The Royal Club channel has consistently criticised Spanish refereeing.

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Fonseca fires warning to Madrid loanee Endrick

Lyon head coach Paulo Fonseca has sent a clear message to Real Madrid loanee Endrick, admitting he is "not satisfied" with the teenage forward's recent contributions. Despite a scintillating start to life in France, the Brazilian international has seen his impact wane during a difficult period for the Ligue 1 side.

Meat and the cursed hotel… Barcelona’s biggest concerns ahead of the clash with Atlético Madrid!

Barcelona are plotting a famous ‘remontada’ on the Rojiblancos’ home turf.

Bayern chief emphatically rules out Olise exit

Bayern Munich sporting director Max Eberl has slammed the door shut on a potential summer departure for Michael Olise. Despite reported interest from European heavyweights Real Madrid and Liverpool, the Bundesliga giants have no intention of parting ways with their prized attacking asset.

For these reasons, Lewandowski feels unappreciated at Barcelona

Several options are on the table for the former Bayern Munich star.

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Steigen acknowledges the tough reality: he will not push himself to do anything

The German goalkeeper finds himself in a tricky spot.

Arbeloa fields his strongest line-up against Girona

Real Madrid keep their La Liga title hopes alive.

Bayern’s game plan vs. Real Madrid… Barcelona’s remedy against Atlético’s sting

The Catalan side occasionally lacks quick transitions.

Dico settles the debate over Messi’s final dance in a Barcelona shirt

Will Al-Barghout finally make the long-awaited call?

Crystal Palace FC v AZ Alkmaar - UEFA Conference League 2025/26 League Phase MD3

Turan tips Real Madrid and Barca target Smit for greatness

Shakhtar Donetsk head coach Arda Turan has heaped praise on AZ Alkmaar sensation Kees Smit, labelling the midfielder a "special" talent destined for the very top of the game. Despite his side securing a 3-0 victory in the Conference League quarter-finals, the Turkish manager was left awestruck by the youngster's ability to dictate the tempo of the match against his team.

Real Madrid are reportedly eyeing a world-class manager

France’s outgoing national team manager, Didier Deschamps, is in the running to become the next head coach of Spanish giants Real Madrid.

Brazil's midfielder Julio Baptista react

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Frequently asked questions

: Egypt are the team who have won the most AFCON titles in history, with seven to their name. It was in 1957, the inaugural edition of AFCON, where Egypt attained glory. They would go on to add three more trophies before the turn of the century (1957, 1986, 1998), before completing a threepeat in 2006, 2008, and 2010.
: The first-ever AFCON featured just three teams. Between 1968 and 1990, eight teams featured in the tournament. An expansion in 1992 saw 12 teams feature in AFCON, and 16 from 1998. The latest expansion in 2019, though, sees 24 teams fight for glory.
: Cameroon legend Rigobert Song set the record of most AFCON appearances in 2010, playing in his 36th game in the tournament. That record was equalled by Ghanaian icon Andre Ayew in 2024.
: Cameroon icon Samuel Eto'o leads the all-time goalscoring charts with an impressive 18 goals over the course of 29 matches during six different tournaments.
: Egypt's Essam El Hadary is the oldest player ever to play in AFCON at the age of 44 years and 21 days. He achieved this feat in 2017 during Egypt's 2-1 loss to Cameroon.
: Former Ghana defender Joseph Odoi made his AFCON debut in 1984 at the age of 15 years and 164 days, becoming the youngest player ever to feature in the African Cup of Nations.
: Samuel Eto'o, Mohamed Salah, Yaya Toure, Didier Drogba, Jay-Jay Okocha, Sadio Mane, Roger Milla, Ahmed Hassan, George Weah, etc, are some of the biggest names to have featured in the African Cup of Nations.
: Charles Gyamfi, Hassan Shehata, Herve Renard, and Avram Grant are some of the most famous coaches to have led their respective teams at AFCON.

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