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Marc Cucurella impresses despite Spain’s 0-0 draw with Cape Verde
With a move to join Real Madrid confirmed overnight, Marc Cucurella lined up for Spain in their first World Cup group stage game against Cape Verde as the tournament favourites drew a blank in a 0-0 tie. Cucurella started at left-back, on the opposite flank to La Fábrica product Marcos Llorente. His defensive work was […]
Rüdiger on coming off the bench: “That’s my role, and I accept and respect it,”
Germany opened their 2026 World Cup campaign in emphatic fashion, crushing Curaçao 7-1 at NRG Stadium in Houston. While the result was never in doubt, one of the notable storylines came from Antonio Rüdiger, who started the match on the bench after Julian Nagelsmann opted to leave the experienced center-back out of the starting lineup. […]
Raúl Asencio Backs Mourinho Era at Real Madrid: “Let’s Go for It”
Raúl Asencio has expressed his excitement about Real Madrid’s new chapter under José Mourinho, backing the legendary coach to bring his trademark competitiveness back to the club while also voicing his belief that Los Blancos can immediately compete for the biggest trophies. Speaking to El Desmarque, the young defender discussed Mourinho’s return to Madrid, the […]
Kylian Mbappé Pledges Defensive Improvement Ahead of World Cup: “I Want It at All Costs”
Kylian Mbappé has outlined his determination to become a more complete player as France prepares for the upcoming World Cup, admitting in an interview with Le Parisien that he must improve his defensive contribution to help Les Bleus achieve their ultimate goal. The Real Madrid star acknowledged that his game still has room for growth […]
Managing Madrid Podcast: Cucurella To Real Madrid And Jose Mourinho Is Moving Fast!
On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani discusses Real Madrid’s two latest signings — Bernard Silva, Marc Cucurella — and also talks about the future of Vinicius Jr, the attack with Kylian Mbappe, where everyone plays in midfield, and a ton more in a fast-paced Q&A in New York City with Managing […]
Mou’s Mean Machine | June 15th, 2026
The Daily Merengue is a place where you can feel free to d all things football. Do not be alarmed by the overt RMCF bias. It’s in the name! Shoutout to the mods who do a fantastic job, Ezek, Valyrian Steel, Felipejack, Juninho, NeRObutBlanco and yours truly, Kung_Fu_Zizou A machine is only as good as its parts. You can have the most […]
OFFICIAL: Real Madrid sign Cucurella
Real Madrid have announced the signing of Spanish defender Marc Cucurella, who becomes a madridista after the club spent close to €55 million on this move. Real Madrid C. F. and Chelsea FC have reached an agreement for the transfer of the player Marc Cucurella, who will be linked to our club for the next […]
Germany initiates 2026 World Cup campaign in electrifying form
Four-time world cup Champion Germany initiated their 2026 campaign in electrifying form, defeating Curacao 7-1 in Houston, the Germans finding the back of the net four times within the first 47 minutes of the match. Eliminated at the group stage in the last two world cups after winning the title in Brazil in 2014, Germany […]
Cucurella, Chelsea reach agreement with Real Madrid -report
Real Madrid are set to sign Spanish left-back Marc Cucurella after reaching a verbal agreement with both Chelsea and the player, according to a report from Fabrizio Romano. The Spanish defender will join Real Madrid after the World Cup. Madrid had been searching for a left-back at the request of José Mourinho, who was unsure […]
Didier Deschamps’ last dance with France and the impact it could have on Real Madrid
Didier Deschamps will leave the France job after the 2026 World Cup, as confirmed in January 2025, and he now faces a chance to write one final chapter into the history books, whether it would be redemption or retreat, a third final or an early flight home from the United States. The answer to what […]
Australia stun Türkiye in Güler’s World Cup debut
Australia left BC Place in Vancouver with three points and a statement. Goals from Nestory Irankunda and Connor Metcalfe earned a 2-0 win over a Türkiye side playing their first World Cup since 2002. Irankunda broke the deadlock on 27 minutes. Paul Okon-Engstler’s long ball forward dropped to the 20-year-old in the left channel, and […]
Nico Paz will not return to Real Madrid this summer -report
Real Madrid midfielder Nico Paz will finally stay at Como for another season, according to a report from Onda Cero’s Alberto Pereiro. The Argentinian player told Madrid that he’d like to stay there one more year and Los Blancos have decided to keep him with the Italian club after consulting coach José Mourinho, per that […]
Who am I? (Quiz 4)
Quiz 4: Who am I? This is Managing Madrid’s World Cup trivia series: Who am I? Throughout the tournament this summer, we’ll challenge our readers to identify former and current Real Madrid players who are competing or coaching at the greatest show on earth, hosted across the United States, Canada, and Mexico in 2026. Answer […]
Managing Madrid Podcast: Vinicius Golazo And Bouaddi Dominance — Reaction To Brazil 1 – 1 Morocco
AUDIO: VIDEO: On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani, Mehedi Hassan, and Hridyam Arora reaction to Brazil vs Morocco, including: Did you enjoy this podcast? Get a ton of bonus content exclusively on Patreon.com/ManagingMadrid. The site is run by a small team that works tirelessly around the clock to make it into […]
WORLD CUP THREAD: 14 Jun. 2026
Welcome to The Daily Merengue — a place where you can feel free to discuss all things football. Do not be alarmed by the overt RMCF bias. It’s in the name! Shoutout to the Mods who do a fantastic job, Valyrian Steel, Ezek XI, KungFuZizou, NeRObutBlanco, Felipejack, and Juninho. Very Quick Brazil v Morocco Recap A Deserved […]
Vinicius Jr scores a screamer in Brazil’s 1-1 draw vs Morocco
Real Madrid superstar Vinicius Jr scored a screamer to earn Brazil a point in their first match of this year’s World Cup against Morocco on Saturday, as Endrick watched from the bench as an unused substitute. Vinicius Jr started on the left wing for Brazil, and was one of the better players on the pitch, […]
Real Madrid Legends Come Back to Defeat Inter in Corazón Classic Match
The Santiago Bernabéu once again hosted the annual Corazón Classic Match, as Real Madrid Legends defeated Inter Legends 2-1 in a charity event benefiting the Real Madrid Foundation. Under this year’s theme, “A Match with the Soul of Childhood,” the proceeds will support more than 1,400 Foundation projects across over 100 countries. A crowd filled […]
Mourinho wants Real Madrid to sign a left-back, unsure about Carreras -report
Real Madrid coach José Mourinho wants the club to sign a quality left-back this summer as he’s received some negative reports about Álvaro Carreras from previous coach Álvaro Arbeloa, according to a report from Miguel Serrano. José Mourinho has requested a left-back from Real Madrid, citing concerning performance reports regarding Álvaro Carreras and expressing dissatisfaction […]
WORLD CUP THREAD – Jose Juninho Era: 13 Jun. 2026
Welcome to The Daily Merengue — a place where you can feel free to discuss all things football. Do not be alarmed by the overt RMCF bias. It’s in the name! Shoutout to the Mods who do a fantastic job, Valyrian Steel, Ezek XI, KungFuZizou, NeRObutBlanco, Felipejack, and Juninho. JOSE MOURINHO! JOSE MOURINHO! Mourinho Arrives. I feel […]
Vinicius Jr: “I’m at the physical and technical level I’ve always dreamed of”
Real Madrid and Brazil winger Vinicius Jr spoke to the media ahead of Brazil’s first game of the World Cup on Saturday, when they face Morocco. He was asked about how he is feeling, to which he gave a very detailed response. He said “I’m at the most special and important moment of my career. […]
Real Madrid Still Monitoring Nico Schlotterbeck — Report
Real Madrid are still keeping tabs on Borussia Dortmund defender Nico Schlotterbeck, according to reports from Germany. Sky Sport have reported that Madrid have not forgotten about the German center-back, who has been followed by the club for some time. Schlotterbeck is reportedly third on Real Madrid’s list of potential defensive targets as the club […]
Barcelona Takes Legal Action Against Florentino Pérez Over Negreira Case Comments
Barcelona announced on Thursday that it has filed a conciliation request against Real Madrid president Florentino Pérez, a procedural step that precedes a lawsuit for alleged slander. The Catalan club is demanding that Pérez retract comments he made regarding the ongoing Negreira case, arguing that the statements were false and damaging to Barcelona’s reputation. The […]
Jude Bellingham Reflects on England’s Euro 2024 Lessons and Team Unity in ‘Lion’s Den’
Jude Bellingham has offered an honest assessment of England’s Euro 2024 campaign, discussing the challenges that affected the squad, the pressure that came with heightened expectations, and the importance of fostering a stronger team environment moving forward. Speaking in Lion’s Den, the Real Madrid midfielder explained that England’s run to the European Championship final was […]
Kaká: “Mourinho preferred other players: Özil, Di María, Benzema, Cristiano”
Former Real Madrid midfielder Kaká spoke in an appearance on Rio Ferdinand’s podcast, discussing everything from his difficult years at the Santiago Bernabéu to his relationship with José Mourinho, Cristiano Ronaldo, and the role faith played in helping him navigate adversity. The Brazilian arrived in Madrid in 2009 as one of the biggest stars in […]
The Managing Madrid World Cup 2026 Predictions Survey
The 2026 World Cup is finally here, and with the tournament already underway, it’s time for Managing Madrid readers to make their predictions. As part of a network-wide fan survey, we’re asking supporters to weigh in on two of the biggest questions heading into the competition: Which nation will lift the trophy, and which player […]
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