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Carlo Ancelotti went with the same starting line-up that got the job done in last season's Champions League final, as new signings Antonio Rudiger and Aurelien ...

Rodrygo was introduced for Luka Modric with 20 minutes left on the clock and his impact was almost immediate as he led a counter attack that ended with Toni Kroos blasting wide of the mark. The Spanish side carried that momentum into the second half and nearly bagged a second goal on the hour mark when Casemiro rattled the top of the crossbar with a strike from distance. Ancelotti's men got stronger as the half went on and they nearly opened the scoring on at the midway point when Vinicius Junior saw his effort cleared off the line.

David Alaba and Karim Benzema scored the goals as Real Madrid won the UEFA Super Cup for a record-equalling fifth time.

Oliver Glasner, Frankfurt coach: "We improved compared to our last game [against Bayern], but Real Madrid have two or three great chances against every opponent in the world and then we conceded the opening goal after a corner. Thibaut Courtois, Real Madrid goalkeeper:"We could have scored one or two more in the first half and also in the second half. Carlo Ancelotti, Real Madrid coach: "The opening goal was a loose ball at the far post. Our plan was to try and get crosses into that specific area because our analysis told us that they were weaker on the back post generally. The European champions not only coped but excelled against a brand of football they don't usually enjoy. The game opened up as Frankfurt pressed to get back into the contest.

Frankfurt had the best of the early stages, with Madrid keeper Thibaut Courtois forced into a stunning anticipation save when one-on-one with Daichi Kamada ...

We want to pick up where we left off last season," Alaba told RTL. I believe it can help us achieve better results and winning helps motivate the players." The match also highlighted the growing gap between the Champions League and Europa League competitions, with Madrid being the ninth Champions League team to win the competition in the past 10 years. Frankfurt had the best of the early stages, with Madrid keeper Thibaut Courtois forced into a stunning anticipation save when one-on-one with Daichi Kamada in the 14th minute. Frankfurt fought hard in the closing stages but Madrid were able to dominate the game to win their fifth Super Cup from eight attempts. Frankfurt had the best of the early stages, with Madrid keeper Thibaut Courtois forced into a stunning anticipation save when one-on-one with Daichi Kamada in the 14th minute.

Another trophy for the collection! Real Madrid won 2-0 in the UEFA Super Cup against Eintracht Frankfurt to add another piece of European silverware to their ...

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Former Real Madrid left-back Fabio Coentrao has been handed a one-match ban and an €850 fine -- a year after retiring to become a fisherman.

I'm very confident in myself." I want to reach my 40s and have 10 ships. True men are those who go to the sea.

SportsBrief.com News ☆ Despite retiring, ex-Portugal defender Fabio Coentrao has suffered a one-match ban for "insults and reputational offences" while ...

Earlier, Sports Brief reported that former Real Madrid star Fabio Coentrao has finally dumped football and has ventured into fishing in what was a sensational change of career even though he long time had flair for it. "between the date of the incident and the final decision, 486 days have passed, and eight days from the disciplinary hearing to the final decision issued by the Disciplinary Board," the FPF explained in a statement, quoted by Marca. - Fabio Coentrao has quit the game of football and the Portuguese has decided to continue his career in fishing

Former Real Madrid full-back Fabio Coentrao has been handed a fine and a one-game ban by the Portuguese football federation (FPF) one year after his ...

My life was the sea and fishing. "And my happiness is this boat and this is the life I want to lead." "Not only that, the sea is beautiful and we need it."

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If he gets back into his best form it will transform the team, their confidence, ignite the passionate fans and frighten the opposition. Last the season? Mikel Oyarzabal is the star of this Real Sociedad side but the Spain international has not played since tearing an ACL in March and is not yet close to a comeback. They are among a pocket of clubs outside of Madrid, Barca and Atletico who could compete for the top four, but it will be tough for them to maintain their form over a 38-game league season while dealing with Europa League fixtures as well. They have a good coach in Michel and a good mix of youth and experience in their squad. It was third-time lucky for Girona as they returned to LaLiga last season for the first time since 2019. From a 12th-place finish in their first season back to 17th last year, they are among the favourites for the drop this time. If some or all of the new signings are left kicking their heels until January, unregistered to play in anything except the Champions League due to LaLiga's financial fair play rules, then the club will be embroiled in a vastly embarrassing and damaging storm of finger-pointing and humiliation. Barcelona will fare better for an almost infinite number of reasons -- including the fact that, last season, they were often hapless and embarrassingly vulnerable. Going into his fourth campaign in Spain, Atletico have high hopes that this will finally be the season he takes his game to the next level. One-club man Muniain is everything to this Athletic team -- creative hub, set-piece specialist, captain and soul -- and his ability to continue that form will be crucial to their chances of pushing further up the table. The promoted sides ( Almeria, Real Valladolid and Girona) will also fight to ensure their stay isn't just for one season.

There has been one question that has left fans of European football scratching their heads this summer: just how is Barcelona signing all of these players?

"First, we have to register the players we have signed and resolve the futures of the players not in the manager's plans [before signing more players]," Laporta added. "We'll have to see when Karim [Benzema] returns how we can play with Eden, but they are questions for the coach. I think we have to have a lot of good players and whenever players arrive with this quality, it always helps us. "In recent years, we've had a good dressing room with good people, they are friendly. So I think there are no longer any problems." It's a very calm dressing room and it's very easy to be with the players. "It is a controlled risk. I hope we don't have to do anymore. It's a bit strange, a bit crazy." that Barcelona was still around $40 million short of being able to register all of its new signings, meaning it is now likely the club will have to activate its fourth "lever," the sale of another 24.5% of the club's stake in Barça studios. If we have to recover the plan of [selling further club assets], we will weigh it up, but we believe we can register the new signings with this deal. I don't know how they do it.

Real Madrid president Florentino Perez believes the revival of Barcelona is "good for world football".

Ballon d'Or? In my opinion, he already deserved it last year and even more so this year." He told Movistar: "Barca... there are seasons that we all do better or worse but Barca is one of the most important institutions in the world along with Madrid, it has to return to being what it is and that is good for everyone, for world soccer." Real Madrid president Florentino Perez believes the revival of Barcelona is "good for world football". The Catalans have revamped their squad with the signings of the likes of Robert Lewandowski, Raphinha and Jules Kounde in the summer transfer window, and Perez hopes to see Madrid's Clasico rivals challenging again.

SportsBrief.com News ☆ Real Madrid president Florentino Perez has ruled out signing players in the summer transfer and admits the club is happy with Karim ...

As reported by The Real Champs, Madrid are selling some of their other strikers and looking to bring in a reliable goal-getter who can deputize for Benzema. The Real Madrid youth player has no place in Carlo Ancelotti's team and is looking to join the La Liga club for the upcoming season. Real Madrid president Florentino Perez has ruled out the possibility of signing players in the summer transfer market.

Ronaldo, 37, is seeking to leave United this summer in order to play Champions League football this season. A number of clubs, including Chelsea, Atletico ...

"He does have his allies in the camp but a lot are fed up with how he is going about things." "It is clear to see [that in] the second half we were better in midfield with Eriksen down and Ronaldo up," Ten Hag said. Red Devils manager Erik ten Hag introduced Ronaldo in the second half but the forward was unable to find the net, as United suffered a disappointing 2-1 defeat at Old Trafford.

They ended up finishing sixth in the Premier League, which means they'll be playing Europa League football this season rather than Champions League. For Ronaldo ...

In truth, it’s hard to envisage a world in which Ronaldo isn’t playing for United in 2022/23, as there just does not seem to be enough interest in him from top European clubs. The Champions League is his personal playground and he wants to play in the competition in every remaining year of his professional career. Cristiano Ronaldo has made it very clear that he’d prefer to be playing for a new club in 2022/23.

SportsBrief.com News ☆ David Alaba helped Real Madrid to win the European Super Cup and the chairman of the NDC says the player is set to launch a ...

David is currently embarking on a philanthropic project in Nigeria to be launched soon.” Real Madrid star David Alaba is said to be planning to launch a humanitarian project in Nigeria in order to give back to the birthplace of his parents. The 30-year-old left-back was born in Vienna to Nigerian parents, as many argue that he is one of the best defenders of his generation.

Carlo Ancelotti went with the same starting line-up that got the job done in last season's Champions League final, as new signings Antonio Rudiger and Aurelien ...

Rodrygo was introduced for Luka Modric with 20 minutes left on the clock and his impact was almost immediate as he led a counter attack that ended with Toni Kroos blasting wide of the mark. The Spanish side carried that momentum into the second half and nearly bagged a second goal on the hour mark when Casemiro rattled the top of the crossbar with a strike from distance. Ancelotti's men got stronger as the half went on and they nearly opened the scoring on at the midway point when Vinicius Junior saw his effort cleared off the line.

Barcelona have been at the centre of the football circus this summer with controversy swirling around the Catalan club and their financial troubles.

Barcelona are over a billion pounds in debt but have moved to spend more money than any other side in Europe this summer. Controversy has been abound, however, with the club's finances known to be less than secure. It's a bit strange, a bit crazy.

What happened? Real Madrid president Florentino Perez was quizzed by fans about Ronaldo while staying at a hotel in Helsinki for the club's UEFA Super Cup final ...

Real Madrid are unlikely to re-sign Cristiano Ronaldo after a video of club president Florentino Perez interacting with a fan went viral.

MORE : Manchester United players fed up with Cristiano Ronaldo and want sulking star to leave Manchester United players are fed up with Ronaldo and want the sulking star to leave Old Trafford this summer. It remains unclear if Ronaldo will leave United this summer, with the club keen to keep hold of him despite his desperation to move to a new team.

Real Madrid began the 2022/23 campaign with a bang as they beat Eintracht Frankfurt 2-0 to win the UEFA Super Cup at the Helsinki Olympic Stadium on ...

We are united, I have a strong dressing room and they work as one group and support each other, so I love them all.” He was the best in today’s match,” Ancelotti said. For us, he is the most important and most effective player. “Benzema is the best player in the world, I’ve said that a lot and I think you know that too. Talking about the game and how his team played on the night, Ancelotti said: “After Alaba’s goal, we controlled the game well. “This experience is the best I’ve ever had in my coaching career.

Real Madrid president Florentino Perez has brutally shut down talk of a potential reunion with Manchester United wantaway Cristiano Ronaldo in a video that ...

Florentino Perez has mocked the idea of Real Madrid making an offer for Cristiano Ronaldo Real Madrid president Florentino Perez has brutally shut down talk of a potential reunion with Manchester United wantaway Cristiano Ronaldo, as the Portuguese superstar continues to struggle attracting offers from European giants. - Florentino Perez has shut down talk of a reunion with forward Cristiano Ronaldo