1998 World Cup winner Frank Leboeuf rips into Karim Benzema for his comments about Olivier Giroud. Julien Laurens says Karim Benzema’s remark that he is “F1” and Olivier Giroud is “kart racing” wasn’t needed. Will Olivier Giroud remain at Chelsea next season or should he seek pastures anew? Antoine Griezmann has defended Olivier Giroud after Karim
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Real Madrid manager Zinedine Zidane says he is hopeful about Eden Hazard returning from injury this season. Real Madrid fell two points behind Barcelona at the top of La Liga after a 2-1 defeat to Real Betis on Sunday at the Benito Villamarin. The first half saw Thibaut Courtois save brilliantly from Nabil Fekir before he
Ale Moreno believes Raheem Sterling needs to rediscover his form before even considering a move to Real Madrid. The FC guys question whether or not Adama Traore is ready for a move to La Liga giants Real Madrid. Eden Hazard went off injured as Real Madrid were beaten 1-0 by Levante on Saturday to fall
Sid Lowe believes Man City’s manager will be the center of attention in his team’s UCL clash with Real Madrid. ESPN FC’s Frank Leboeuf was left underwhelmed by Barcelona’s 0-0 draw vs. Real Madrid. Real Madrid failed to score for the second game in a row in a goalless draw with Athletic Bilbao at the
Goals from Raphael Varane and Karim Benzema gave Real Madrid a 2-0 win over a poor Espanyol side on Saturday to keep the pressure on Barcelona at the top of the La Liga table. Vinicius Junior impressed in his first start since October, the teenager being denied three times by former Madrid keeper Diego Lopez
A second half hat-trick from Karim Benzema earns Real Madrid all 3 points as they beat Athletic Bilbao 3-0 at the Bernabeu. Real Madrid manager Zinedine Zidane said Karim Benzema is the “best No. 9 in the world” after the Frenchman’s hat trick in the 3-0 La Liga win over Athletic Bilbao. Benzema headed Madrid
Now with 30 goals this campaign, Karim Benzema is just two shy of his career high for a season, set back in 2011-12. Karim Benzema was once again Real Madrid’s matchwinner with a hat trick in Sunday afternoon’s straightforward 3-0 La Liga victory against Athletic Bilbao at the Santiago Bernabeu. Positives Benzema continued his amazing
Marcelo’s season to forget continued against Leganes, the Brazilian again failing to convince. Real Madrid’s slow and tortuous end to 2018-19 continued with a very underwhelming 1-1 La Liga draw at near neighbours Leganes on Monday evening. Positives Just six games left now in 2018-19, and then the “changes” that coach Zinedine Zidane keeps talking
Shaka Hislop recaps Real Madrid’s third defeat in four games but thinks it’s not a crisis just yet at the Bernabeu. Three minutes isn’t a very long time in football, as Karim Benzema can attest. That was how long it took during a home game last season for the Bernabeu to leap on the Frenchman’s
The numbers behind Real Madrid’s current goal drought are more shocking than meets the eye. Real Madrid head coach Julen Lopetegui prefers to talk about his whole team after their win over Roma. With a goal for Real Madrid in every competitive game, the FC crew examine what’s led to Gareth Bale’s sublime start to
After Gareth Bale and Karim Benzema continued their goal-scoring ways in Real Madrid’s La Liga win over Leganes, boss Julen Lopetegui sought to downplay individual achievements. Lionel Messi says the departure of Cristiano Ronaldo has weakened rivals Real Madrid. Jose Mourinho has revealed he was never offered an option to sign Cristiano Ronaldo before his
Maurizio Sarri says he is more eager to work with his Chelsea side on the training pitch than in matches at the moment. ESPN FC’s Paolo Bandini delves into Gonzalo Higuain’s future at Juventus and discusses the chances he’ll join Maurizio Sarri at Chelsea. Chelsea’s Maurizio Sarri declares his disinterest in the transfer market, emphasising
Following statements released by the presidents of Juve and Napoli, the FC crew discuss whether referees give Real Madrid preferential treatment. Zinedine Zidane insists Gareth Bale and Karim Benzema are showing no signs of sadness despite questions concerning their futures with Real Madrid. Real Madrid forward Karim Benzema told the Spanish edition of Vanity Fair
The FC crew praise Cristiano Ronaldo for his leadership, particularly with Karim Benzema, as Real Madrid’s captain in their win over Alaves. Something extremely special and exciting is happening in Spanish football, and the weekend added copious proof of this phenomenon. Because so much attention is lavished on the perpetual duel between Cristiano Ronaldo and
Sid Lowe explains how Eden Hazard could pave the way for a move from Chelsea to Real Madrid and what it would mean for certain Madrid stars. Real Madrid’s Zinedine Zidane admits he held talks with president Florentino Perez about the possibility of transfers in January. Zinedine Zidane responds to ESPN’s Real Madrid correspondent Dermot
Sid Lowe explains how Eden Hazard could pave the way for a move from Chelsea to Real Madrid and what it would mean for certain Madrid stars. Even before late December’s 3-0 Clasico defeat against Barcelona, there was persistent speculation that Real Madrid would look to move seriously into the January transfer market. But the
Cristiano Ronaldo has spoken about the chances he will retire at Real Madrid. Cristiano Ronaldo has spoken about the chances he will retire at Real Madrid. Cristiano Ronaldo has spoken about the chances he will retire at Real Madrid. Here’s five key issues facing Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane ahead of El Clasico on Saturday.
Cristiano Ronaldo’s two goals led the way for Real Madrid in their 5-0 win over Sevilla. The FC panel give their candid reactions to Cristiano Ronaldo’s claim of being the “best player in the history of football.” Real Madrid thrashed Sevilla 5-0, thanks to a spectacular first-half showing at the Santiago Bernabeu. Nacho opened the
Cristiano Ronaldo missed a late penalty, but buried the rebound as Real Madrid fought to a narrow win over Malaga. Cristiano Ronaldo followed up his saved spot kick in the 76th minute to seal a nervy win for Real Madrid over Malaga. Cristiano Ronaldo followed up his saved spot kick in the 76th minute to
With just two goals in eight games for Real Madrid this season, the FC guys debate whether or not Karim Benzema is overrated. The ESPN FC panel talk the ongoing struggles of Karim Benzema and Cristiano Ronaldo. Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema has told Canal + he began to lose respect for Jose Mourinho after