Cristiano Ronaldo is on the move. Real Madrid announced Tuesday on its website it has agreed to sell the superstar forward to Juventus. Ronaldo is set to end his Real Madrid career after nine years, in which he became the club’s all-time leading scorer and helped it win 16 major trophies. “Today, Real Madrid wants to express its gratitude to a player who has proved to be the best in the world and who has marked one of the brightest times in the history of our club and world football,” a translation of Real Madrid’s Spanish-language statement reads. “Beyond the conquered titles, the trophies achieved and the triumphs achieved in the playi... NESN.com
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Zidane leaves Real Madrid: how much did he achieve?
Zinédine Zidane has announced that he is stepping aside as coach of Real Madrid a matter of days after steering the club to an unprecedented third successive UEFA Champions League triumph."I think it's the moment, both for me, the team and the club [to stand down]," the 45-year-old told an impromptu press conference at Madrid's training ground. "It's a strange moment to do so, I know, but an important one too. I had to do this for everyone." Zidane's place among the greatsHired in January 2016 after a spell in charge of the Real Madrid B team, Zidane became the
Why Madrid are the ultimate winning machine
Another year, another UEFA Champions League title for Real Madrid. Winning is not so much a habit, rather it is in their DNA. This Madrid side are the ultimate winning machine on a relentless quest for glory."El Madrid es el Madrid," they say in Spain – they get things done, they find a way, by hook or by crook, and they are addicted to success. They exist for nights like Saturday in Kyiv. They were the better side against Liverpool, nullifying the Reds' swashbuckling front three and controlling midfield. All their experience and nous came to the fore and, ultimately,
Madrid or Liverpool? The experts have their say
With the countdown to tonight's UEFA Champions League final well and truly hotting up, some of the biggest names in football have delivered their predictions. Find out who is backing holders Real Madrid, who has plumped for Liverpool, and where the experts think the game could be won. Steven Gerrard, 2005 UEFA Champions League-winning captain with Liverpool: "I think we've got a really good chance. I wouldn't say on current form we're going into the game as underdogs. But, I suppose, they will want to go in as underdogs because it takes a little bit of pressure off."
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Real Madrid and Liverpool meet in Kyiv final
Two of European club football's most famous names will meet at the NSC Olimpiyskiy Stadium as Real Madrid CF look to lift the trophy for the 13th time – and the third season in a row – by overcoming a Liverpool FC side in a first final for 11 years and seeking their sixth European Cup overall.• Victory in Kyiv would make Real Madrid the fourth team to claim three successive European crowns – and the first to do it twice, following their victories in the first five European Cup finals between 1956 and 1960. AFC Ajax (1971–73) and FC Bayern München (1974–76) are the