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23-05-2025
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Vinícius Jr, Jude Bellingham & Toni Kroos send messages to departing Real Madrid boss Ancelotti
Real Madrid stars past and present have on Friday taken to social media, to send respective messages of appreciation to Blancos head coach Carlo Ancelotti. This, of course, comes after the Italian's impending departure from Spain's capital was at last made official. Ahead of the imminent arrival of Xabi Alonso on the bench at the Santiago Bernabéu, Real Madrid this morning unveiled a statement across the club's website and social media platforms, confirming: 'Real Madrid C. F. and Carlo Ancelotti have reached an agreement to bring an end to his time as Real Madrid coach. Our club wishes to express its gratitude and appreciation for a man who is a true legend of both Real Madrid and world football.' Official Announcement: Ancelotti#RealMadrid | #GraciasCarlo — Real Madrid C.F. 🇬🇧🇺🇸 (@realmadriden) May 23, 2025 Despite what has been a hugely challenging campaign for his side to date, Ancelotti will go down as one of the most beloved and successful managers in Real Madrid's storied history. And as much has since been firmly reflected in the ensuing outpour of messages for the tactician online. Below are just some of those sent the way of Ancelotti, courtesy of the likes of Vinícius Jr, Jude Bellingham, and Toni Kroos: Jude Bellingham on IG. 🤍 — Madrid Xtra (@MadridXtra) May 23, 2025 📲 Toni Kroos on IG. — Madrid Xtra (@MadridXtra) May 23, 2025 Rodrygo on IG. 🤍 — Madrid Xtra (@MadridXtra) May 23, 2025 🚨 Viní on IG. — Madrid Xtra (@MadridXtra) May 23, 2025 Camavinga on IG. 🤍 — Madrid Xtra (@MadridXtra) May 23, 2025 Conor Laird – GSFN
Yahoo
20-05-2025
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⚠️ Jude Bellingham blow: the Englishman set for surgery
This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇪🇸 here. Jude Bellingham will undergo surgery on his left shoulder after the Club World Cup, as reported by Mario Cortegana. The English midfielder has been struggling with issues for several months that have affected his performance. Real Madrid and the player's entourage have decided that surgical intervention is necessary to definitively resolve the problem. 🚨 BREAKING: Jude Bellingham will UNDERGO SHOULDER SURGERY after the Club World will be OUT for THREE months. @MarioCortegana @GuillermoRai_ — Madrid Xtra (@MadridXtra) May 20, 2025 The operation, scheduled for after the Club World Cup, will involve an estimated downtime of three months, depending on the progress and type of surgery performed. This means that Bellingham will miss the start of the 2025-2026 season, including several LaLiga matchdays and Champions League group stage matches. The white club supports the player's decision, prioritizing his full recovery to avoid future relapses. 📸 Angel Martinez - 2025 Getty Images
Yahoo
13-05-2025
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Real Madrid duo to play in Club World Cup despite uncertain contract situation
The FIFA Club World Cup will be the last competition Real Madrid play this season, but given its timing, it may well be considered made season's first event. With the competition scheduled to kick off in June, Real Madrid are not expected have Carlo Ancelotti on the bench at the time and will be moving forward with their new project. What is more, is that they expect their new signing Trent Alexander-Arnold to arrive in time too. Advertisement There was, however, a doubt over the participation of players who are in the final year of their contract and Jorge Picon (h/t Madrid Xtra) clarified that point in a recent update. Available for selection Luka Modric and Lucas Vazquez are the two players at Real Madrid who end their contracts at the club this summer – on 30th June 2025. Lucas Vazquez and Luka Modric will stay for FIFA Club World Cup. (Photo by) As relayed by the Spanish journalist, however, the renewal both players signed last season included a special clause to enable them to participate in the FIFA Club World Cup. Both stars, thus, are expected to participate. Given Trent Alexander-Arnold's almost certain arrival, Vazquez is all but set to leave Real Madrid in the coming months and could officially call it time after the event in June. After all, he will have little prominence next season, especially Dani Carvajal will also be back. Advertisement Modric, meanwhile, also appears to be on his way out with there being no progress in terms of a renewal. The possibility cannot be ruled out given the veteran's level this season, but there is also a feeling that it is time Real Madrid parted with the veteran to make room for the likes of Arda Guler.
Yahoo
21-03-2025
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Karim Benzema sends message to Real Madrid star Vinícius Jr.
Former Real Madrid star Karim Benzema has on Friday sent a message of appreciation the way of ex-teammate Vinícius Jr. This comes fresh off an outing to remember for Vinícius on the international front. Brazil locked horns with Colombia in a crunch World Cup qualifying fixture in the early hours of Friday, ultimately emerging on the right side of a 2-1 scoreline. And it was that man Vinícius who proved himself match-winner, in nothing short of spectacular fashion. After picking the ball up a full 25 yards from goal deep into injury-time, the 24-year-old cut inside to unleash an unstoppable drive into the far corner of the Colombia net. As much culminated in a crucial three points for Brazil, and the Man of the Match prize for Vinícius himself. And as alluded to above, quick to make clear his support for the Ballon d'Or runner-up earlier today was Karim Benzema. Taking to the comments section of Vinícius' post-match Instagram post, frontman Benzema wrote: 'No.1 little brother' Benzema replies to Vinicius Jr. 🤝 — Madrid Xtra (@MadridXtra) March 21, 2025 Conor Laird – GSFN
Yahoo
06-03-2025
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Mbappé, Vinícius & Bellingham send messages to Real Madrid
Several leading members of the first-team ranks at La Liga giants Real Madrid have on Thursday forwarded heartfelt messages to the club. This comes on a special day for all associated with the reigning Spanish champions. Real Madrid, as a sporting institution, celebrated their 123rd anniversary on Thursday. Los Blancos were founded on March 6th, 1902. Messages of congratulations and recognition have in turn come pouring in from across world football, a celebration of the most successful club outfit in the history of European competition. Sergio Ramos is just one of a whole host of former Real Madrid stars to have taken to social media to wish the club well: '123 years of white legend, 123 years of greatness. Congratulations on this anniversary to all Real Madrid fans,' the iconic defender wrote on 'X': 123 años de leyenda blanca, 123 años de grandeza. Felicidades en este aniversario a todo el madridismo. @realmadrid 🤍#Minuto93 — Sergio Ramos (@SergioRamos) March 6, 2025 And as alluded to above, also quick to congratulate the capital giants were several current members of Carlo Ancelotti's squad, from Jude Bellingham, to Kylian Mbappé: Jude Bellingham on IG. 🤍 — Madrid Xtra (@MadridXtra) March 6, 2025 Raúl Asencio on IG. 🤍 — Madrid Xtra (@MadridXtra) March 6, 2025 Kylian Mbappé on IG. 🤍 — Madrid Zone (@theMadridZone) March 6, 2025 Vini Jr. on IG: '123 years of the best club in the world.' 🤍 — Madrid Zone (@theMadridZone) March 6, 2025 Conor Laird – GSFN
