Isco was clearly puzzled by Real player Mesut Özil's leaving: "The truth is that I'm surprised about Özil, and even more so after he said last week that he would be staying. We all know Özil – he's got a lot of quality, a player that can really turn a game round." The man from Malaga smiled when he was asked about Bale, his club's latest star-signing: "It was about time t...Full Story »

In an interview with Adidas – his first since sealing his dream move to Real Madrid – Gareth Bale gushed about his new adventure. "The unveiling was an amazing experience and one I'll never forget", he stated. One of the most eye-catching moments of the day at the Bernabéu came when an image was shown of the Welshman wearing a Real Madrid shirt as a kid. On the subject, Bale ...Full Story »

Spain manager Vicente Del Bosque still views Iker Casillas as his first choice goalkeeper despite the latter's lack of playing time at Real Madrid. The Real Madrid captain has been languishing on the bench since the second half of last season, after failing to convince Jose Mourinho and current Los Blancos boss Carlo Ancelotti that he deserved to start ahead of compatriot Diego Lopez. Howeve...Full Story »

The Germany legend has criticised los Blancos for spending an exorbitant sum on the Wales international and suggests their transfer strategy is outdated Real Madrid paid well over the odds to secure the services for Gareth Bale, according to former Germany keeper Oliver Kahn. The Spansih giants smashed the world-record transfer fee to bring the Welshman to the Bernabeu from Tottenham, spendi...Full Story »

The Belgium international has at last completed his move from the Amsterdam giants to the Copa del Rey holders, who have also signed Josuha Guilavogui Atletico Madrid have completed the signings of Toby Alderweireld from Ajax for a fee believed to be in the region of €7 million on a four-year deal. The Champions League hopefuls were keen to strengthen their defence before the end of th...Full Story »

When the Real Madrid Athletic game kicked off, Mesut Özil was sat in his team's dugout. And there he stayed for the whole match. The German didn't play a single minute against the Basque team, which for many came as a surprise after being a starter for the previous two league games against Betis and Granada. During the Granada match, Özil was taken off in the 64th minute, being repl...Full Story »

The Blaugrana coach was in bouyant mood after his side's hard fought victory at Mestalla and he sees no problem with his two South American stars working in tandem Gerardo Martino claimed that any notion of Neymar and Lionel Messi being unable to play alongside each other had been extinguished after Barcelona’s display in their 3-2 victory over Valencia. The Brazilian set up his Argent...Full Story »

Bayern Munich coach Josep Guardiola dedicated his team's victory in the European Super Cup over Chelsea in Prague last night to his predecessor, Jupp Heynckes. "I thank my players for giving me this final, which I dedicate to Jupp Heynckes. It's down to him that we are here. It was an incredible experience," he said after the game. "Bayern has now won all the trophies in the world and we are ...Full Story »

Monaco’s newest recruit, Geoffrey Kondogbia, who joined from Sevilla, stated that he did not join Real Madrid because the move did not meet the necessary requirements and because he was advised against it. Real showed an interest in the Under-20 World Cup winner back in April, but Kondogbia signed for Ranieri’s Monaco and will play alongside Falcao, Abidal and Carvalho. "When the ...Full Story »

Barcelona coach Gerardo Martino believes nullifying the threat of Ever Banega will be crucial in Saturday's La Liga clash at Valencia. Martino collected his first piece of silverware as Barca boss on Wednesday night when the Catalan side drew 0-0 with Atletico Madrid at the Nou Camp - despite a late Lionel Messi penalty miss - to reclaim the Spanish Super Cup on away goals. The Argentinian w...Full Story »