Om Arvind was my friend. (Was. It’s still hard to even write that. Was my friend. Regardless–) I knew him for a surprisingly long time. That meant that I had the pleasure of watching him turn into the man he became: a caring, committed, principled friend, someone who was willing to stand–even publicly!—for the right…
Lunin has been battling the flu for three consecutive days, missing crucial training sessions in the lead-up to the final. His condition has raised concerns within the team, prompting Real Madrid’s medical staff to take precautionary measures to prevent the spread of the virus among the squad. Due to the contagious nature of influenza B,…
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, Felipejack, Kung_Fu_Zizou, Juninho, NeRObutBlanco and yours truly, Valyrian Steel. La Liga Player of the Season. What a…
Photo by Michael Regan – UEFA/UEFA via Getty Images Exclusive Insights and Analyses from Kiyan Sobhani and Eduardo Alvarez on the Latest in Madridismo and Beyond In our latest exclusive podcast episode, hosted by Kiyan Sobhani and Eduardo Alvarez, we delve deep into the current tumultuous state of Barcelona, explore the media frenzy around Toni…
In a candid interview with Onda Cero’s ‘Radioestadio Noche’, Nacho Fernández opened up about his future at Real Madrid, his pride in being named to Spain’s Euro 2024 squad, and the anticipation surrounding the upcoming Champions League final. His words provide a glimpse into the mind of a seasoned professional, whose contributions on and off…
On this Members-only episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Siddharth Ramsundar discuss: What do the advanced analytics say about La Liga’s top-2, Real Madrid and Barcelona? Did Barcelona get ‘unlucky’ this season? Erling Haaland in Manchester City vs Erling Haaland in Borussia Dortmund What level does Kylian Mbappe take this Real Madrid…
Carlo Ancelotti was in a relaxed and jovial mood for Real Madrid’s media day ahead of the Champions League final against Borussia Dortmund. “Welcome to our working day, see if you can learn something,” Carletto joked. He addressed the final and the dressing room’s feelings ahead of the game, saying, “the veterans are the example,…
On Friday’s exclusive Members-only Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani, Lucas Navarrete, Siddharth Ramsundar caught up to discuss various topics, including the entire circus that is FC Barcelona: Joan Laporta’s behaviour towards Xavi Hernandez, what Barcelona will look like under Hansi Flick, and more. The crew also took some time to reflect on some beautiful memories with Managing…
Toni Kroos’ recent retirement announcement sparked a wave of emotional responses from fans. Many believe his decision to hang up his boots at Real Madrid sets a new standard for how club legends should retire. This sentiment goes beyond simply bowing out on a high note; it’s about prioritizing loyalty and legacy over the potential…
Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti did his media duties after an emotional night that saw Toni Kroos and his family say goodbye to the Santiago Bernabeu one final time in his career. After the game vs Betis ended, Ancelotti took to the media and talked about everything, including the way he would have to replace…
