Toni Kroos is the first men’s player to retire in Real Madrid since Rúben de la Red in 2008. In the short history of Las Blancas, two players recently finalized their careers in the white club – the German defender Babett Peter in 2022 and the French goalkeeper Méline Gérard in 2023. No one was…
Real Madrid defender Dani Carvajal acknowledged the immense challenge of replacing Toni Kroos, following the legendary midfielder’s retirement announcement on Tuesday. “He’s irreplaceable,” Carvajal said. “We will have players who might come close, but at the end of the day Kroos is just a unique player.” The sentiment reflects a collective sense of loss within…
Let us all agree on one truth from the start: there is no replacing Toni Kroos. The German will go down as one of the best players of all time, unique both in today’s game and throughout the history of the sport. His skillset is unparalleled, and his mindset is what has made him so…
Real Madrid legend Toni Kroos has announced on his social media that he will retire after the upcoming UEFA Euro, which will be played this summer. Therefore, his last game for Real Madrid will be the Champions League Final against Borussia Dortmund. As he always said he’d do, Kroos will leave at the top. The…
Real Madrid’s quest for another Champions League title faces a potential setback with the news that key midfielder Aurelien Tchouameni is likely to miss the final against Borussia Dortmund due to a foot injury, according to a report in MARCA. Tchouameni sustained a stress fracture during the second leg of the semi-final against Bayern Munich….
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Full match player ratings below: Andriy Lunin—6: No real fault in the goals, but will be disappointed to have conceded four, especially with a Champions League starting spot on the line. Lucas Vazquez—9: A fantastic performance and a fantastic season, overall. Scored with his left foot, curled an inch-perfect cross to assist the Joselu goal,…
Athenea del Castillo signed a 4-year contract renewal with Real Madrid which bounds her to the white club until June 30th 2028. Athenea arrived at the club in the summer of 2021, receiving a 3-year contract which was about to expire in June of 2024. She becomes the first renewed player of the 2024/25 season…
Real Madrid are having a truly remarkable season. Despite injury crises, Carlo Ancelotti’s men are on pace for a 99-point La Liga title, while placing themselves in a great position to win their 15th Champions League title. Along the way, they have lost to just one team — Atletico Madrid — and have slayed both…
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