Karim Benzema’s second-half hat trick delivered a familiar disappointment to a star-studded French champion.
Category: Real Madrid (Soccer Team)
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Mbappé’s Split With P.S.G. Widens Into a War of Words
In dueling statements, the French striker and Paris St.-Germain disputed basic facts about the breakdown of their relationship.
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Kylian Mbappé Tells P.S.G. He Will Leave Club Next Summer
Mbappé, the star forward, has told his French team he will not renew his contract next year. His decision could force the team to pursue a sale of his rights this summer.
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Karim Benzema Joins Saudi Arabia’s Al-Ittihad
The acquisition of Benzema is part of a billion-dollar project to lure global stars to Saudi Arabia’s top league and expand the kingdom’s sports profile.
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Saudi Soccer League Creates Huge Fund to Sign Global Stars
A coordinated effort financed by the kingdom’s Public Investment Fund is offering huge paydays to some of the sport’s biggest stars if they join Saudi Arabia’s best teams.
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Real Madrid’s Vinícius Júnior Says Racism Is ‘Normal’ in Spain After Abuse at Valencia
Valencia fans called the Real Madrid star a monkey on Sunday, highlighting La Liga’s inability to stamp out racial abuse.
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With Stakes at Their Highest, Manchester City Rises Higher Still
City defeated Real Madrid, 4-0, in the second leg of their Champions League semifinal to take another step toward the prize it has long sought.
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The Premier League Crucible Produces Something New: Ideas
England has long relied on imported players, imported coaches, imported best practices. Now it’s trying something new for a change.
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Manchester City and Real Madrid Will Eventually Have to Be Themselves
The teams drew the first leg of their Champions League semifinal as each tried to prevent the other from playing to its strengths.
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Osasuna, Facing Real Madrid in Copa del Rey, Is a Model Club
All fans should want their teams to be more like Osasuna.
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The Champions League Ventures Down Memory Lane
Real Madrid-Manchester City is the headliner. A.C. Milan-Inter is the classic.
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Chelsea Exits Champions League, Its Next Destination Unknown
Real Madrid advanced to the semifinals at the expense of a Chelsea team long on cash and talk but bereft, it seems, of ideas on how to succeed.