England top the group with another draw…

After two mediocre games, you’d expect the already qualified England to be a tad more experimental and give the exciting young players available to them an opportunity to impress ahead of the knock out rounds… Shockingly, but unsurprisingly, the only change to the line-up was midfielder Conor Gallagher in for defender Trent Alexander-Arnold, as Gareth…

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OFFICIAL: Nacho Fernandez leaves Real Madrid

Real Madrid have confirmed the departure of defender and captain Nacho Fernandez, who is leaving the club to play in Qatar after 12 seasons with the first team and many more in the academy. Real Madrid C. F. announces that our captain Nacho has decided to end his career as a Real Madrid player. Real…

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Managing Madrid Podcast: Reaction to Croatia elimination. PLUS: Ranking Joselu’s loan spell

AUDIO: VIDEO: Link to book in New York: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/managing-madrid-podcast-live-in-new-york-city-tickets-924744574917 Link to book in Chicago: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/managing-madrid-podcast-live-in-chicago-tickets-928527198847? In the latest episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani dives deep into the emotional rollercoaster that was Croatia’s 1-1 draw with Italy. With Croatia conceding a goal in the 98th minute, Sobhani offers an analysis of the match…

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Joselu set to leave Real Madrid -report

Real Madrid will not be exercising their purchase option on veteran striker Joselu Mato, according to a report from COPE journalist Miguel Angel Diaz. The striker is the one who made that decision, which comes despite a successful loan spell for Joselu, who scored 18 goals in limited appearances for the club. However, with the…

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Tchouameni: “There are those who want to play well and win… I want to win, whether we play well or badly.”

Real Madrid and France midfielder Aurelien Tchouameni held a press conference today at the French National Team camp following his impressive performance in France’s 0-0 draw against the Netherlands. Having just returned from injury, Tchouameni discussed various topics including the team’s performances, political opinions within the squad, and his dynamic with fellow midfielder N’Golo Kante….

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Before the Storm… : 23 June 2024

The Daily Merengue is a place where you can feel free to discuss all things football. Do not be alarmed by the overt RMCF bias. It’s in the name! Shoutout to the mods who do a fantastic job, Valyrian Steel, Felipejack, Juninho, NeRObutBlanco and yours truly, Kung_Fu_Zizou Turkey were always going to be up against…

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The numbers narrative: Türkiye 0-3 Portugal

Portugal’s control of the game was evident from the start. They dominated possession with 57%, completing 507 passes compared to Türkiye’s 372. Their passing accuracy was impressive at 89.0%, with Rúben Dias playing a pivotal role. Dias received the most passes (81) and completed 89 out of 96, orchestrating play from the back with precision….

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What’s Pressure: 22 June 2024

The Daily Merengue is a place where you can feel free to discuss all things football. Do not be alarmed by the overt RMCF bias. It’s in the name! Shoutout to the mods who do a fantastic job, Valyrian Steel, Felipejack, Juninho, NeRObutBlanco and yours truly, Kung_Fu_Zizou France have probably done enough to qualify for…

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Managing Madrid Podcast: Tchouameni Returns; Zero Minutes For Camavinga

Link to book in New York: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/managing-madrid-podcast-live-in-new-york-city-tickets-924744574917 Link to book in Mumbai: https://insider.in/managing-madrid-live-podcast-antisocial-mumbai-iehpl/event Link to book in Chicago: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/managing-madrid-podcast-live-in-chicago-tickets-928527198847? Kiyan Sobhani and Mehedi Hassan return with another episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, recorded right after the France vs. Netherlands match. This exclusive content is available only for Managing Madrid Members, offering deep dives into…

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