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Real Madrid

Spanish professional football club managed by Jose Mourinho, competing in LaLiga and the Champions League.

2026-04-252026-09-16

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  1. August 2026
  2. The Ghanaian Times

    Kylian Mbappe scored a brilliant hat-trick to help Real Madrid thrash Real Sociedad 4-1 in La Liga in Jose Mourinho’s first home match back at the Santiago Bernabeu as the club’s coach.

    Mbappe hat-trick fires Real Madrid pass Sociedad
  3. The Ghanaian Times

    Last season’s European finalists Arsenal will play Real Madrid and Bayern Munich in this year’s Champions League league phase.

    Arsenal draw Real Madrid, Bayern Munich in Champions League
  4. The Ghanaian Times

    At the age of 16 he became the youngest footballer to ever play for the French side on his senior debut against Faroese club KI in the Europa League, before announcing himself on the world stage by playing a starring role in Lille’s Champions League victory over Real Madrid in 20

    Baleba, Bouaddi complete Man Utd, City moves
  5. Joy Online

    Then, in June, in came another big offer from Atleti’s city rivals, Real Madrid.

    ‘0% chance’ – Atletico hit back at Barca over Alvarez transfer row
  6. Joy Online

    Kylian Mbappe scored a hat-trick to ensure Jose Mourinho enjoyed a winning return to the Bernabeu as Real Madrid beat Real Sociedad in La Liga.

    Mourinho says hat-trick hero Mbappe hungry for Real Madrid history
  7. Joy Online

    four major midfield departures, with Tijjani Reijnders sold to Saudi Arabian club Al-Qadsiah for £52m, while Barcelona have signed Rodri for £65m, Newcastle have agreed a £52m deal to sign Nico Gonzalez and Bernardo Silva departed earlier in the summer before joining Real Madrid

    Man City to make offer for £120m-rated Enzo Fernandez
  8. The Ghanaian Times

    The former Real Madrid boss has a point to prove after being sacked by the Spanish club following less than eight months in charge.

    Alonso makes winning start with Chelsea
  9. Joy Online

    Ghanaian defender Oscar Naasei is on the verge of signing for Spanish giants Real Madrid from Granada, JoySports has been told.

    Ghanaian defender Oscar Naasei to join Real Madrid
  10. Joy Online

    And Gonzalo Garcia, a summer acquisition from Real Madrid, also got off the mark for Fulham when he nodded in from close range to give Alvaro Arbeloa’s side hope of taking a point in an end-to-end affair.

    Palmer and Rodgers star in Chelsea win over Fulham
  11. Joy Online

    He was serenaded by those inside the Stade Pierre-Mauroy after helping Lille defeat Real Madrid in the Champions League on his 17th birthday.

    Ayyoub Bouaddi, the maths whizz turned £86m teenage star heading to Man City
Sport

Côte d'Ivoire announces squad for AFCON 2027 qualifiers

The News

Côte d'Ivoire head coach Hervé Renard has named his squad for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations Qualifiers, with the Elephants facing Ghana on September 24 in their opening qualifier in Bouake. The squad includes Real Madrid's Yann Diomande and Spain-based Nicolas Pepe among other notable players.

3 hours ago · Joy Online

Today

  1. Côte d'Ivoire announces squad for AFCON 2027 qualifiers

    Côte d'Ivoire head coach Hervé Renard has named his squad for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations Qualifiers, with the Elephants facing Ghana on September 24 in their opening qualifier in Bouake. The squad includes Real Madrid's Yann Diomande and Spain-based Nicolas Pepe among other notable players.

    3 hours ago · Joy Online

  2. Camp Nou chosen to host 2029 Champions League final

    UEFA selected Barcelona's renovated Camp Nou over Wembley Stadium to host the 2029 Champions League final, marking improved relations after the European Super League dispute. Bayern Munich's stadium was confirmed to host the 2028 final, and the 2030 World Cup will be co-hosted by Spain, Portugal, and Morocco.

    9 hours ago · The Ghanaian Times

Yesterday

  1. Mbappé assists late winner as Real Madrid draw level with Barcelona

    Real Madrid defeated Elche 3-2 with a stoppage-time goal from Carlos Espí, set up by Kylian Mbappé, after surrendering a two-goal lead. The victory leaves Madrid level on points with Barcelona at the top of LaLiga.

    20 hours ago · Joy Online

  2. Yamal claims he deserves 2026 Ballon d'Or award

    Lamine Yamal believes he and Kylian Mbappe are the two best players in the world and said he deserves the 2026 Ballon d'Or after winning La Liga with Barcelona and the World Cup with Spain. Mbappe has also made his case for the award, and Harry Kane is among other favourites.

    15 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

Sunday 13 September

  1. Lamine Yamal scores twice as Barcelona beat Levante

    Barcelona defeated Levante 4–2 to maintain their perfect La Liga start and move three points clear at the top. Yamal scored twice, including a penalty, as Barcelona survived a late comeback attempt.

    13 September 2026 · Joy Online

Saturday 12 September

  1. Chelsea's Joao Pedro compared to Benzema and Haaland by Alonso

    Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso has said striker Joao Pedro is stylistically similar to his former Real Madrid teammate Karim Benzema and rates him at a comparable level to Manchester City's Erling Haaland. Joao Pedro, 24, won the Premier League's Player of the Month on Friday after scoring twice and providing two assists in his first three games of the season.

    12 September 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Mbappe criticizes viral dictator meme as politically insensitive

    Kylian Mbappe has criticized an AI-generated meme superimposing his face on a dictator's body, saying it reveals "a lack of political and human awareness" despite acknowledging some use it good-naturedly to reflect his match dominance or club influence. He distinguished this from a "Mobut" nickname used by teammate Ousmane Dembele, which he said was lighthearted social media humor.

    12 September 2026 · Joy Online

  3. Morocco PM rebukes football chief over 2030 World Cup final claims

    Morocco's prime minister has told the head of the country's football federation to stop promising that Casablanca will host the 2030 World Cup final, citing the need to discuss the venue with co-hosts Spain and Portugal. The final location has yet to be finalised, though Spain's football federation president has previously claimed the final should be held in Spain.

    12 September 2026 · Joy Online

  4. Mourinho defends Mbappe and Vinicius Jr after fan boos

    Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho compared Kylian Mbappe and Vinicius Jr to fruit trees in their defence after both players were booed by home fans at the Bernabeu this week, saying their achievements and statistics speak for themselves despite criticism over their defensive work.

    12 September 2026 · Joy Online

  5. Gordon impresses at Barcelona with four assists in five games

    Anthony Gordon has provided four assists in his first five matches for Barcelona since joining in May, slotting seamlessly into the left-wing position previously filled by Marcus Rashford, though the 25-year-old England winger has yet to score a goal.

    12 September 2026 · Joy Online

Thursday 10 September

  1. Kane scores as Bayern Munich rout Bodø/Glimt in Champions League

    Harry Kane scored his 55th Champions League goal and Michael Olise struck twice as Bayern Munich opened their campaign with a comfortable victory over Norwegian side Bodø/Glimt. Jamal Musiala also scored, with his goal marking Bayern's 900th in European competition.

    10 September 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Arsenal finalising new long-term contract with manager Arteta

    Arsenal are close to finalising a new contract with manager Mikel Arteta, with well-placed sources indicating discussions have progressed and full confidence among those involved that he will renew. Once signed, Arteta can expect to become one of the best-paid managers in world football, with Arsenal committed to significantly improving on his current deal worth £10m a season plus an extra £5m upon Champions League qualification.

    10 September 2026 · Joy Online

  3. Thierry Henry picks Mbappé, Olise for Ballon d'Or award

    Thierry Henry has backed Kylian Mbappé to win the Ballon d'Or over Harry Kane, citing Mbappé's 25 goals in LaLiga and 15 in the Champions League last season. He also named Bayern Munich's Michael Olise as a strong candidate, ahead of Kane despite Kane's 36 Bundesliga goals.

    10 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

  4. Messi reaches preliminary agreement to buy Eldense shares

    Lionel Messi has reached a preliminary agreement to become the majority shareholder of Spanish second-division club Eldense, pending legal procedures and approval from Spain's National Sports Council. This would be his second Spanish club investment after buying Catalan side Cornella in April.

    10 September 2026 · Joy Online

Wednesday 9 September

  1. PSG must abandon comfort zone for Champions League three-peat

    Luis Enrique says PSG must step out of its "comfort zone" to win a third successive Champions League title, joining only Real Madrid, Ajax, and Bayern Munich in that achievement. The coach backs his team despite a slow Ligue 1 start, saying they deserve better results and that small defensive improvements will pay dividends.

    9 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

Tuesday 8 September

  1. Troy Parrott scores as Betis beat 10-man Lille

    Real Betis' Troy Parrott scored the winner as the Spanish side came from behind to beat Lille in a Champions League fixture, with Lille reduced to ten men after Mbappe received a red card.

    8 September 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Mbappe scores as Real Madrid beat Inter Milan

    Kylian Mbappe opened the scoring in Real Madrid's victory over Inter Milan, moving joint-fifth on the all-time Champions League and European Cup goalscorers list with 71 goals in 99 appearances.

    8 September 2026 · Joy Online

  3. Mourinho says no added pressure ahead of Inter Champions League match

    Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho said he is not feeling added pressure to win the Champions League in his second spell at the club ahead of their opener against Inter Milan today. Mourinho stated that his current spell has nothing to do with his first stint, when the Champions League eluded him, and that Real Madrid need to reach stability to achieve something great.

    8 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

Monday 7 September

  1. Mbappe says this could be his Ballon d'Or year

    Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappe believes this could be a good year for him to win the Ballon d'Or for the first time, citing his record 22 World Cup goals and his move to the club he describes as "the best in the world."

    7 September 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Real Madrid loses 1-0 to Betis in Mourinho's first LaLiga loss

    Real Madrid suffered a 1-0 defeat at Real Betis on Friday, with Mourinho saying he couldn't explain the result after his team dominated the match with eight shots on target. The loss marked Madrid's first defeat in their first four league games since 2014-15, and came despite Carlos Espí having an equaliser disallowed for offside and Kylian Mbappé's penalty being saved.

    7 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

  3. Barcelona rout Valencia 5-0 to extend perfect season start

    Barcelona defeated bottom-placed Valencia 5-0 at Mestalla, with Fermin Lopez starring and Lamine Yamal, Raphinha, and Pedri also scoring. The win moves Barcelona three points clear at the top of La Liga after Real Madrid's loss to Real Betis.

    7 September 2026 · Joy Online

Thursday 3 September

  1. Manchester City signs Enzo Fernandez from Chelsea for £125m

    Manchester City completed the signing of Enzo Fernandez from Chelsea for £125m, a joint-British transfer record. The deal takes City's spending to a Premier League record £458m for a single transfer window, though the club has also achieved around £300m from player sales.

    3 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

Wednesday 2 September

  1. Barcelona beats Rayo Vallecano 5-2, maintains perfect season start

    Raphinha and Lamine Yamal each scored twice as Barcelona defeated Rayo Vallecano 5-2 at Camp Nou, maintaining their perfect start to the season and topping the LaLiga table.

    2 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

Tuesday 1 September

  1. Enzo Fernandez completes record £125m move to Manchester City

    Manchester City have signed midfielder Enzo Fernandez from Chelsea for £125m, a joint-British transfer record that takes City's spending to a Premier League-record £458m this window. Fernandez, who joined Chelsea from Benfica in 2023 for £107m, had requested to leave after becoming unsettled at Stamford Bridge.

    1 September 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Manchester City to sign Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez

    Manchester City have agreed to pay £125m for Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez, matching a British transfer record. Fernandez will undergo a medical before signing a long-term deal with City, reuniting him with manager Enzo Maresca.

    1 September 2026 · Joy Online

  3. Barcelona beat Rayo Vallecano 5-2, Raphinha and Yamal each score twice

    Raphinha and Lamine Yamal both scored twice as Barcelona defeated Rayo Vallecano 5-2 to extend their winning streak to three La Liga games. Raphinha became the first player to score five goals in the opening three La Liga matches of a season since Lionel Messi in 2017, while 19-year-old Yamal surpassed 50 goals for the club.

    1 September 2026 · Joy Online

  4. Man City in talks with Chelsea over Enzo Fernandez transfer

    Manchester City have opened negotiations with Chelsea to sign midfielder Enzo Fernandez, with Chelsea demanding a minimum of £120m. Manager Enzo Maresca, who previously worked with Fernandez at Chelsea, is keen on the move, and personal terms are not an issue if the clubs can agree on a fee.

    1 September 2026 · Joy Online

Monday 31 August

  1. Mourinho warns of three-week international break impact

    Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho expressed concern about September's extended three-week international break, particularly about players joining national teams but not receiving playing time. The break, part of FIFA's revised international calendar for the 2026-27 season, will replace the traditional separate September and October breaks, allowing countries to play four international matches instead of two.

    31 August 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Bellingham scores as Mourinho's Real Madrid beat Malaga

    England midfielder Jude Bellingham scored in the 19th minute to help Real Madrid defeat Malaga 4-0 in La Liga, extending Jose Mourinho's winning streak to three consecutive victories. Bellingham's goal came after he dribbled past three defenders from 35 yards out, and he was involved in Real's second goal as well.

    31 August 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 28 August

  1. Ghanaian defender Oscar Naasei joins Real Madrid for €2 million

    Ghanaian defender Oscar Naasei, 21, has completed his move to Real Madrid from Granada for €2 million and will initially play for the club's reserve side. The Accra-born player, capable of playing centre-back or right-back, has earned Ghana national team recognition and made two La Liga 2 appearances for Granada this season.

    28 August 2026 · Joy Online

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