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‘Nearly Impossible’ For Man City To Repeat Real Madrid Thrashing: Pep Guardiola | Football News
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‘Nearly Impossible’ For Man City To Repeat Real Madrid Thrashing: Pep Guardiola | Football News

[ad_1] Manchester City coach Pep Guardiola said Monday it will be "nearly impossible" to repeat their thrashing of Real Madrid last season in their Champions League quarter-final duel. City hammered record 14-time winners Madrid 5-1 on aggregate in last season's semi-finals on the way to the trophy but Guardiola said ahead of Tuesday's first-leg clash at the Santiago Bernabeu he could not expect his team to repeat the feat. "To beat Real Madrid two times in the same way is almost impossible," Guardiola told a news conference."To beat them once is difficult, imagine twice in a row."Guardiola said Madrid, led by England international Jude Bellingham, are a different proposition to last season."We have new players, they have new players, they are completely different games," said the former...
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Carlo Ancelotti Snubs Brazil, Commits To Real Madrid | Football News
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Carlo Ancelotti Snubs Brazil, Commits To Real Madrid | Football News

[ad_1] Carlo Ancelotti extended his contract with Real Madrid to June 2026 on Friday which would rule him out of becoming Brazil national coach. "Real Madrid and Carlo Ancelotti have reached agreement on the extension of his contract till June 30, 2026," Real said in a statement. It had been reported in July this year that 64-year-old Ancelotti would become the first foreigner to coach Brazil in almost 60 years once he saw out his present Real contract next year. The Brazil Football Confederation had named Fernando Diniz as the temporary manager before they anticipated Ancelotti taking control for the 2024 Copa America. Ednaldo Rodriguez, the then president of the CBF, held months of negotiations with Ancelotti, who had previously stated the Real job would be his last in football.However...
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“I Will Never Talk About Brazil, I Am The Coach Of Real Madrid”: Carlo Ancelotti | Football News
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“I Will Never Talk About Brazil, I Am The Coach Of Real Madrid”: Carlo Ancelotti | Football News

[ad_1] Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti moved Thursday to tamp down discussion of his possible future move to the Brazilian national team, saying he was focused on the Spanish giants and their upcoming season. "I will never talk about Brazil, about what is going to happen," the Italian told reporters in Los Angeles, where Real Madrid will play the first of four US friendlies on Sunday against AC Milan at the Rose Bowl. "I am the coach of Real Madrid and I am staying here," Ancelotti insisted, two weeks after Brazilian Confederation president Ednaldo Rodrigues indicated Ancelotti was poised to become the first foreigner in almost 60 years to coach the Selecao after his Real Madrid contract expires.That would put the Italian at the helm in time for the Copa America in the United States fr...
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Real Madrid Coach Carlo Ancelotti To Coach Brazil From 2024 Copa America: Report | Football News
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Real Madrid Coach Carlo Ancelotti To Coach Brazil From 2024 Copa America: Report | Football News

[ad_1] Real Madrid's Italian coach Carlo Ancelotti will take over as head coach of Brazil's national team for the 2024 Copa America, a source at the Brazilian Football Federation told AFP on Tuesday. The federation had announced earlier that Fluminense's Fernando Diniz would take charge of the team in the interim period. Ancelotti has a season remaining on his contract with Real and will take over Brazil in time for the Copa America which will be held in the United States from June 2024.The former AC Milan and Chelsea coach will become the first foreigner to coach Brazil in almost sixty years.The last foreign coach of Brazil was Argentine Filpo Nunez who was in charge for one game in 1965.Among his many successes, the 64-year-old Ancelotti has won the Champions League twice with both AC ...
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Real Madrid Still Without Vinicius For Sevilla Trip: Carlo Ancelotti | Football News
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Real Madrid Still Without Vinicius For Sevilla Trip: Carlo Ancelotti | Football News

[ad_1] Vinicius Junior subjected to racial abuse last weekend will miss a second successive match due to a knee problem Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti said on Friday. The 22-year-old Brazilian winger has received worldwide support since being racially abused by Valencia fans last Sunday. Vinicius did not play against Rayo Vallecano in Madrid's midweek win because of some knee discomfort, but was present as his team-mates showed him their support by wearing his number 20 shirt before the game.He has failed to shake off the problem for Saturday's away match with Europa League finalists Sevilla."Vinicius will not travel because he will not play, he'd go if he had the chance of playing (but) his knee is still giving him problems," Ancelotti told a news conference Friday."It doesn't matter...
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‘Vinicius Is Victim’: Ancelotti Blasts Spanish League’s ‘Problem’ With Racism | Football News
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‘Vinicius Is Victim’: Ancelotti Blasts Spanish League’s ‘Problem’ With Racism | Football News

[ad_1] Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti said Spanish football had a racism problem and needed to be prepared to halt matches, after Vinicius Junior was again the target of abuse during a 1-0 defeat at Valencia in La Liga on Sunday. "The Spanish league has a problem, and Vinicius is not the problem. Vinicius is the victim. There's a very serious problem," Ancelotti said, adding that Vinicius was "sad, not angry" after the incidents at Mestalla. Midway through the second half play was delayed for several minutes after Vinicius appeared to be racially abused by a Valencia supporter.The Brazilian forward stood in front of the fans behind the goal and pointed to one, with team-mate Eder Militao by his side.Vinicius was later sent off in added time at the end of the game for hitting Hugo Duro...
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Carlo Ancelotti To Rest ‘Tired’ Players Ahead Of Manchester City Showdown | Football News
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Carlo Ancelotti To Rest ‘Tired’ Players Ahead Of Manchester City Showdown | Football News

[ad_1] File photo of Real Madrid wingers Vinicius Junior and Rodrygo.© AFPReal Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti said Friday he would rest "tired" players for Saturday's Liga encounter with strugglers Getafe as his team prepares for their crunch Champions League semi-final meeting with Manchester City. Madrid travel to England for next Wednesday's second leg after this week's first leg at the Santiago Bernabeu ended in a 1-1 draw. Ancelotti listed Ballon d'Or winner Karim Benzema, Rodrygo Goes and David Alaba as walking wounded and doubtful starters against Getafe."We still have some doubts with players who picked up knocks Tuesday and have not yet recovered," said Ancelotti."(Ferland) Mendy and (Dany) Ceballos will return, they can play tomorrow."I won't be taking risks as we have fresh play...
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Real Madrid vs Chelsea, UEFA Champions League: When And Where To Watch Live Telecast, Live Streaming | Football News
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Real Madrid vs Chelsea, UEFA Champions League: When And Where To Watch Live Telecast, Live Streaming | Football News

[ad_1] Real Madrid take on Chelsea in the first-leg of their UEFA Champions League quarterfinal tie.© AFPReal Madrid take on Chelsea in the first-leg of their UEFA Champions League quarterfinal tie at the Estadio Santiago Bernabeu on Thursday. Defending champions Real Madrid beat Chelsea 3-1 at Stamford Bridge last season before salvaging a 3-2 defeat at home to progress to the semi-finals. It was another memorable game at the Bernabeu for Madrid, who produced spectacular comebacks against Paris Saint-Germain and Manchester City on the way to winning the trophy for a record 14th time. The Blues, on the other hand, have struggled this season and are 11th in the Premier League. However, a positive result in Madrid might boost their chances of progressing, ahead of the second leg at the Sta...
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Real Madrid Coach Carlo Ancelotti Saddened By Chelsea Slump | Football News
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Real Madrid Coach Carlo Ancelotti Saddened By Chelsea Slump | Football News

[ad_1] Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti said he was sad to see Chelsea's slump this season, ahead of their Champions League quarter-final clash on Wednesday. The Italian coach led the Blues between 2009-2011, winning a Premier League and FA Cup double in 2010. Chelsea, 11th in the Premier League, sacked coach Graham Potter at the start of April and hired their former coach Frank Lampard on an interim basis. "I am sad, yes," Ancelotti told a news conference on Tuesday before the first leg clash at the Santiago Bernabeu."I have a fantastic memory of this club, of the people that are still working there."I'm a supporter of Chelsea, of course, because I spent two really nice years there."Ancelotti, who has a year left to run on his contract with Madrid, said he did not see himself returning...
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Real Madrid Must Not Go Crazy In Cup Clasico , Says Carlo Ancelotti | Football News
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Real Madrid Must Not Go Crazy In Cup Clasico , Says Carlo Ancelotti | Football News

[ad_1] Real Madrid will try to keep cool heads as they bid to overturn a 1-0 deficit in the Copa del Rey Clasico semi-final second leg, Carlo Ancelotti said Tuesday. The Spanish champions visit arch-rivals Barcelona on Wednesday as they bid to avoid a fourth consecutive defeat in the derby. Eder Militao's own goal split the teams in the first leg in March as Madrid dominated but could not break down Barcelona's solid defence."The idea is not to go crazy to try and score a goal," said Madrid coach Ancelotti."The idea is to play a complete game, with and without the ball."We won't go mad, because you can score a goal in the fifth minute and then let in two."Real Madrid have lost three consecutive Clasicos, defeated by Barcelona in the Spanish Super Cup final in January, the cup first leg a...
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