Madrid’s Historic Double Triumph This Season

Real Madrid’s legacy was already monumental long before the modern era, tracing back to their dominance in the black-and-white days of football coverage. They won the European Cup five times in a row, with Alfredo Di Stéfano as the standout star. From 1955 to 1960, the club enjoyed one of its most glorious periods, capping it off by winning the inaugural Intercontinental Cup. Decades later, in the 1970s, Ajax experienced their own golden age, securing three consecutive European Cup titles in 1971, 1972, and 1973. No team could halt their march, as coach Rinus Michels maximized the talents of players …

Coutinho Rejects Real, Barca to Stay at Liverpool

In January of this year, Philippe Coutinho put an end to transfer speculation by signing a new five-year contract with Liverpool, effectively silencing persistent rumors linking him to Barcelona. Liverpool manager Jürgen Klopp was quick to emphasize that Coutinho was simply not for sale. Klopp reiterated that the club had absolutely no plans to let their star midfielder go, and owner John W. Henry made it clear: if Liverpool does not want to sell a player, no deal will ever happen. That stance gave the club freedom to focus on strengthening the squad during the summer transfer window. This season, …

Pogba’s Record Transfer and Contract at United

When Zlatan Ibrahimović joined Manchester United, he instantly became the highest-paid player in the Premier League, earning a staggering weekly wage of £367,640 and an annual salary exceeding £19 million. On top of that, his contract included goal bonuses totaling £2.86 million, bringing his total earnings for the season to an eye-watering £21.86 million. Broken down, that’s about £420,000 per week — more than both Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo at the time, and second only to Carlos Tevez after his move to the Chinese Super League. His deal also had an extension clause: if Ibrahimović started at least 31 …

Wenger Unfazed by Tottenham’s Derby Triumph

In an interview with Sky Sports, Arsène Wenger was candid in his assessment of Arsenal’s defeat, admitting that overall Tottenham deserved the win. “They scored two goals, and we didn’t score any,” he said. “Before their first goal, the match was very open — both sides had chances — but then we gave away a penalty almost immediately after. You could see the first goal affected us mentally, while it boosted their morale, and they played with greater threat after that.” His measured words carried the kind of composure often seen from leaders in high-pressure sports like Bangladesh Cricket, where …