June 10 (Reuters) - Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti said his comments to an Italian daily that Real Madrid would decline FIFA's invitation to participate in the Club World Cup had not been interpreted the way he intended, as the La Liga side reiterated its desire to play in the tournament.
Carlo Ancelotti says Real Madrid will not participate in inaugural 2025 FIFA Club World Cup
Mbappé will be playing at the Santiago Bernabéu next season.
Real Madrid announce Kylian Mbappé via public statement
Real Madrid officially announced the signing of French international and former Paris Saint-Germain player Kylian Mbappé on Monday morning.
The club released a public statement across their social media platforms confirming the Frenchman’s transfer to the Galacticos and contract signature until 2029.
There are few better ways to determine the quality of a footballer than by the trophies he and his teams have won. Being crowned the best club in Europe is one of the top honors for a footballer, and dozens of players have won the European Cup or Champions League trophies three or more times. The question is, who are the players with the most Champions League titles?
Madrid are the undisputed kings of Europe.
Real Madrid defeat Borussia Dortmund to win 15th Champions League title
Real Madrid are UEFA Champions League winners for the 15th time in club history after defeating Borussia Dortmund 1-0 on Saturday at Wembley Stadium in London, England. The victory sees Madrid win a European trophy for the sixth time in the last 10 years, sending off club legend Toni Kroos in his last-ever club game of this illustrious career.
BILBAO — Second-half goals from Aitana Bonmati and Alexia Putellas earned Barcelona a 2-0 win over Olympique Lyonnais in the Women's Champions League final on Saturday, their second straight victory in the competition.
Barca, who beat Vfl Wolfsburg 3-2 in last year's final, came into the game seeking to go one better than their 2019 and 2022 finals against French powerhouse Lyon, which they lost 4-1 and 3-1 respectively.
Barcelona sacked manager Xavi Hernandez on Friday, four weeks after confirming their former midfielder would honor the last year of his contract and lead them through next season.
The decision ended months of arguments between Barca and Xavi who made 767 appearances for the club over 17 seasons and helped them win 25 major trophies.
Xavi sacked by Barcelona
▶ FC Barcelona official statementhttps://t.co/yJRoC1n9YS
Germany and Real Madrid midfielder and legend Toni Kroos is hanging up his boots he announced on Tuesday. One of the greatest midfielders to ever do it will compete for his sixth UEFA Champions League trophy and Euro 2024 before he finishes playing.
Kroos began his career with Bayern Munich, played with the club until 2014 winning a Champions League title and then made his big move to Madrid.
The rest is history.
Toni Kroos retires
Villarreal forward Alexander Sorloth struck four times in 17 minutes to help his side fight back and snatch a 4-4 home draw against champions Real Madrid on Sunday as the Norway international became LaLiga's top scorer.
All Alexander Sorloth goals vs. Real Madrid
The napkin on which Barcelona promised to sign Lionel Messi when he was a 13-year-old has been sold for $969,000, auction house Bonhams said on Friday.
The napkin was signed in December, 2000 by Barca's former sporting director Carles Rexach and transfer advisor Josep Minguella along with Argentine agent Horacio Gaggioli over lunch at a tennis club.
Lionel Messi napkin sells for nearly $1 million
It has been reported that MLS’ newest expansion team, San Diego FC, has started to monitor the contractual situations of former Real Madrid players with the idea of recreating the ‘El Clásico’ rivalry in the United States.
Real Madrid 2.0: San Diego FC linked to Ramos, Modrić and more
According to Juanfe Sanz Pérez, reporter for El Chiringuito in Spain, the new California franchise has become interested in signing Sergio Ramos, Luka Modrić, Nacho Fernández and Keylor Navas — all players who become free agents this summer.