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Real Madrid

Also known as: Real Madrid C.F. · Real Madrid C. F.

Spanish football club competing in La Liga and the Champions League under manager José Mourinho.

2026-04-252026-11-01

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  1. October 2026
  2. Joy Online

    … That was until further digging on the Ballon d’Or website revealed that other favourites to win the award, including Barcelona’s Lamine Yamal and Real Madrid’s Kylian Mbappe, had also had similar pieces written and published about them. …

    Kane prematurely announced as Ballon d’Or winner – but he wasn’t only one
  3. Joy Online

    Kylian Mbappe scored twice, including an 87th-minute winner, to earn victory for Real Madrid against Barcelona in El Clasico. …

    El Clásico: Kylian Mbappe scores twice to end Laliga leaders’ winning start
  4. Joy Online

    … The Real Madrid manager celebrated Kylian Mbappe’s late winner at Barcelona on Sunday with a trademark knee slide, maintaining his Midas touch over their bitter rivals. …

    Mourinho keeps Clasico midas touch 13 years on as La Liga heats up
  5. The Ghanaian Times

    … But Rice had the final say eight minutes from time, exchanging passes with Viktor Gyökeres inside the box before slotting past Neuer. — Reuters RESULTS Como 4-1 Manchester United Lille 2-4 Galatasaray SK Real Madrid 4-1 RB Leipzig Inter 1-0 Shakhtar Donetsk Real Betis 1-0 Feyenoo …

    Rice rescues Arsenal at Bayern
  6. Joy Online

    Bernardo Silva scored his first goal for Real Madrid as Jose Mourinho’s side beat RB Leipzig to maintain their 100% start in the Champions League. …

    Real Madrid 4-1 RB Leipzig: Spanish side maintain hundred percent start
  7. The Ghanaian Times

    José Mourinho insisted that no player is “untouchable” at Real Madrid, as Vinícius Júnior prepares to return to the starting Xl for Wednesday’s Champions League game with RB Leipzig. …

    No player is untouchable at Real Madrid-Mourinho
  8. Joy Online

    … Roma suffered a shocking late collapse last week to lose 4-3 against Real Madrid as they conceded three goals in the last seven minutes. …

    Four-goal Roma thrash Yaya Toure’s Slovan Bratislava
  9. Joy Online

    Kylian Mbappe scored his 10th and 11th goals of the season as Real Madrid beat Sevilla, remaining six points behind La Liga leaders Barcelona. …

    Mbappe scores twice as Real Madrid beat Sevilla
  10. Joy Online

    Real Madrid have called for the “immediate resignation” of La Liga president Javier Tebas after he drew comparisons between the club’s management and Nazi propaganda chief Joseph Goebbels. …

    Real Madrid demand Tebas resign over Goebbels comparison
  11. Daily Guide

    … Meanwhile, Getafe have also signed former Real Madrid captain Dani Carvajal on a free transfer. …

    Getafe Make Formal Offer To Sign Jadon Sancho

Friday 30 October

  1. Cristiano Ronaldo wins Ballon d'Or of All Time award

    Cristiano Ronaldo won a special fan vote organized by France Football to determine the greatest individual Ballon d'Or-winning campaign in soccer history, beating Lionel Messi's 2012 season with his 2008 campaign. Ronaldo dedicated the recognition to supporters who backed him in the vote.

    30 October 2026 · Daily Guide →

Thursday 29 October

  1. Mbappé apologizes after China censors meme joke

    Kylian Mbappé faced backlash on Chinese social media after joking about a meme superimposing his face on a figure resembling Mao Zedong; Chinese brands and state media responded by cutting ties, prompting his apology, though many Chinese internet users were unclear what he had said due to censorship.

    29 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 28 October

  1. Spanish Copa del Rey matches suspended after Madrid train crash

    All 24 Copa del Rey matches scheduled for Wednesday were suspended in solidarity after a train collision near Madrid killed at least 68 people and injured more than 500 passengers. Spanish football clubs including Real Madrid and Barcelona observed moments of silence and expressed condolences to the victims.

    28 October 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Real Madrid apologizes to China over Mbappé's Mao remarks

    Real Madrid issued a formal apology to China after forward Kylian Mbappé made controversial comments referring to Mao Zedong as "a Chinese dictator" during a French podcast appearance, which sparked backlash including suspension of LaLiga broadcasts by CCTV and termination of endorsement deals by Chinese companies.

    28 October 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

  3. Harry Kane wins Ballon d'Or after decorated football career

    Harry Kane has been named the world's best player, winning the Ballon d'Or at the London Palladium on Monday, beating Kylian Mbappe and Lamine Yamal. The 33-year-old is England's all-time top scorer with 91 goals, Tottenham's record scorer with 280 goals, and netted 73 goals in 65 games for Bayern Munich and England during the 2025-26 season.

    28 October 2026 · Daily Guide →

  4. Kane wins Ballon d'Or; Putellas wins women's award

    Harry Kane became England's first Ballon d'Or winner in 25 years at the London ceremony, beating Lamine Yamal and Kylian Mbappe. Alexia Putellas claimed the women's prize for a third time, extending Spain's domination of the award.

    28 October 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Tuesday 27 October

  1. Mbappé apologises for comments about Mao Zedong

    Kylian Mbappé apologised for "ill-judged" remarks about late Chinese leader Mao Zedong made on a French talk show, which prompted several Chinese brands to drop him. Mbappé said his comment hurt people in China and Chinese communities worldwide, and La Liga also apologised for the offence caused.

    27 October 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Mbappe's double ends Barcelona's perfect start in El Clasico

    Kylian Mbappe scored twice, including an 87th-minute winner, as Real Madrid defeated Barcelona in El Clasico, ending the hosts' perfect start to the Spanish league season. Barcelona remain top after 10 matches, two points clear of Atletico Madrid, with Real Madrid a point further back in third.

    27 October 2026 · Daily Guide →

  3. Mourinho criticises VAR after Real Madrid beats Barcelona

    Jose Mourinho said VAR should have sent off Joao Cancelo for a foul on Yan Diomande in the second half, claiming it would have changed the match. Real Madrid won 2-1 to hand Barcelona their first La Liga defeat of the season.

    27 October 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Monday 26 October

  1. Harry Kane wins Ballon d'Or 2026, first English winner in 25 years

    Harry Kane won the 2026 Ballon d'Or after scoring 73 goals across all competitions for Bayern Munich and England in the 2025-26 season, beating Kylian Mbappé and Lamine Yamal. Kane led Bayern to a Bundesliga and DFB Pokal double and captained England to third place at the World Cup with six goals.

    26 October 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Ballon d'Or website accidentally publishes premature winner articles

    Articles declaring Harry Kane, Kylian Mbappe, Lamine Yamal, Alexia Putellas, and Ewa Pajor as Ballon d'Or winners were inadvertently published on the official website hours before the ceremony at London's Palladium Theatre. A Ballon d'Or spokesperson confirmed the pieces had been prepared for all nominees and did not indicate final results.

    26 October 2026 · Joy Online →

  3. Mbappe scores twice as Real Madrid beats Barcelona in El Clasico

    Kylian Mbappe scored twice, including an 87th-minute winner, to give Real Madrid a 2–1 victory over Barcelona in El Clásico, ending Barcelona's bid to set an outright record for consecutive wins at the start of a Spanish top-flight season.

    26 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Sunday 25 October

  1. Mourinho extends unbeaten Clasico streak to six matches

    Jose Mourinho's Real Madrid defeated Barcelona 2-1 at Camp Nou on Sunday through Kylian Mbappe's goals, extending Mourinho's record to six consecutive Clasicos without defeat—equaling Miguel Munoz and Vicente del Bosque as Real managers who achieved this feat. The victory cut Barcelona's La Liga lead to three points after ending their nine-game domestic unbeaten run.

    25 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 23 October

  1. Rice rescues Arsenal with late goal at Bayern Munich

    Declan Rice scored in the 82nd minute to earn Arsenal a 2-2 draw at Bayern Munich in the Champions League. Arsenal took an early lead through Eberechi Eze's goal, Bayern equalized and then went ahead through Harry Kane, but Rice's late finish secured a point.

    23 October 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Thursday 22 October

  1. Real Madrid beat RB Leipzig 4-1 in Champions League

    Bernardo Silva, Arda Guler, Kylian Mbappe, and Yan Diomande scored as Real Madrid maintained their 100% start in the Champions League with a 4-1 victory over RB Leipzig under Jose Mourinho.

    22 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 21 October

  1. Mourinho says performance defines player status at Real Madrid

    José Mourinho stated that no player is "untouchable" at Real Madrid, emphasizing that performance rather than status or tenure determines a player's place, as Vinícius Júnior prepares to return for Wednesday's Champions League match against RB Leipzig despite recent poor form and competition from new signing Yan Diomande.

    21 October 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Tuesday 20 October

  1. Roma defeats Yaya Toure's Slovan Bratislava four-nil

    Roma secured their first Champions League victory of the season with a 4-0 win over Slovan Bratislava, managed by former Manchester City midfielder Yaya Toure. Goals from Hermoso, Molina, Pisilli and Malen sparked the Serie A side's European campaign after they suffered a 4-3 loss to Real Madrid the previous week.

    20 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Sunday 18 October

  1. Mbappe scores twice as Real Madrid beats Sevilla

    Kylian Mbappe scored twice, including a penalty, as Real Madrid defeated Sevilla to bring his season tally to 11 goals in 11 games across all competitions. Real Madrid remains six points behind La Liga leaders Barcelona.

    18 October 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Real Madrid demands La Liga chief Tebas resign over Nazi comparison

    Real Madrid called for the "immediate resignation" of La Liga president Javier Tebas after he compared the club's communication methods and use of its in-house TV channel to Nazi propaganda techniques exploited by Joseph Goebbels. Real Madrid rejected Tebas's clarification and demanded he step down from his position as La Liga head and vice-president of the Spanish Football Association.

    18 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 16 October

  1. Getafe makes formal offer to sign Jadon Sancho

    Spanish side Getafe have made a formal offer to sign former Manchester United winger Jadon Sancho, who is currently without a club after his contract expired in the summer. The 26-year-old is considering several options as he searches for his next destination.

    16 October 2026 · Daily Guide →

Wednesday 14 October

  1. Vinicius Jr banned from El Clasico; Mourinho criticises suspension timing

    Real Madrid forward Vinicius Jr received a four-game ban for pulling Nathan Saliba's hair in a match against Villarreal, forcing him to miss games including El Clasico against Barcelona. Manager Jose Mourinho criticised the timing of the announcement, which came two hours before Real Madrid's Champions League match against Roma, calling the decision "shameless."

    14 October 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Real Madrid storm back from 3-1 down to beat Roma

    Real Madrid recovered from three goals down with three late goals to defeat Roma 4-3 in a Champions League match at the Stadio Olimpico, with substitutes Carlos Espí and Endrick scoring before Antonio Rudiger's 90th-minute winner.

    14 October 2026 · Joy Online →

  3. Vinicius suspended four LaLiga games, will miss El Clásico

    The Spanish Football Federation suspended Real Madrid's Vinicius Junior for four LaLiga matches—two for violent conduct and two for dissent toward match officials—ruling him out of El Clásico against Barcelona on October 25th. He will be eligible to return on November 22nd against Celta Vigo.

    14 October 2026 · Joy Online →

  4. Chelsea's defensive record remains worst after twelve goals conceded

    Chelsea have conceded 12 goals in five Premier League games and are waiting for their first clean sheet of the season. The article examines whether Xabi Alonso's system, key player absences, or individual errors are responsible for the defensive crisis.

    14 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 13 October

  1. Seedorf takes Corinthians job amid Brazilian relegation fight

    Corinthians hired Clarence Seedorf on Sunday on a contract until the end of next year for his first coaching role since 2019. The Brazilian club sits 16th in the 20-team league, one place above the relegation zone, and Seedorf replaces Fernando Diniz, who was fired after seven straight losses.

    13 October 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

  2. Man United faces Atletico Madrid amid injury concerns

    Manchester United head coach Michael Carrick is uncertain about the fitness of Kobbie Mainoo and Luke Shaw ahead of the Champions League clash with Atletico Madrid. Both players are regarded as major doubts, with a final decision to be made before the match.

    13 October 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Monday 12 October

  1. Clarence Seedorf appointed Corinthians head coach

    Former Netherlands midfielder Clarence Seedorf has been appointed head coach of Brazilian club Corinthians on a contract until the end of 2027. The 50-year-old takes over from Fernando Diniz, who was sacked after seven consecutive league losses, with the club 16th in the top flight and facing a relegation battle with eight games remaining.

    12 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Sunday 11 October

  1. Gordon scores first Barcelona goal in eighth consecutive win

    Anthony Gordon scored his first competitive goal for Barcelona in their 3-0 victory over Getafe, with his deflected shot from 18 yards opening the scoring after 78 seconds. Barcelona's win was their eighth consecutive in La Liga this season, matching their best start from 2013-14.

    11 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 9 October

  1. Morocco-Senegal AFCON final dispute escalates to CAS

    The 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final between Morocco and Senegal, unresolved for nine months after controversial refereeing decisions, will be heard by the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) on Thursday following Senegal's appeal against the ruling that stripped them of the trophy.

    9 October 2026 · Daily Guide →

  2. Arsenal host Leeds United after international break

    Arsenal and Leeds United meet at the Emirates Stadium on Saturday following the international break, with Arsenal seeking to recover from a 3-0 loss to Brighton while Leeds remain unbeaten in the Premier League after five matches.

    9 October 2026 · The Chronicle →

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