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How to watch Man City vs Real Madrid: Why huge Champions League game WON'T be available on traditional TV channels
10/02/25 15:43
The biggest European annual football competition will make a highly-anticipated return this Tuesday with a few top-class matches in the evening. Even though these teams could not finish within the first eighth in the group stage, they included big names such as Manchester City, Real Madrid, Juventus and Borussia Dortmund. Pep Guardiola's band is set and fully focused on facing the reigning Champions League title holders - who will arrive at the Etihad Stadium with an injury-hit squad without several defenders, such as David Alaba, Eder Militao, Antonio Rudiger and Dani Carvajal. It is known that the winner of the clash will face either Bayer Leverkusen or Atletico Madrid in the last 16....read
Real Madrid facing defensive crisis ahead of Champions League clash with Man City - as another first team star suffers injury setback
04/02/25 11:07The two European giants will meet across two legs later this month after failing to qualify automatically for the last 16 of the elite club competition.
Virgil van Dijk says he is 'calm' about Liverpool contract situation - despite deal running down alongside Trent Alexander-Arnold and Mohamed Salah
06/01/25 16:15The 33-year-old Dutchman is one of three Liverpool stars out of contract in the summer and is now free to agree a pre-contract agreement with clubs outside of England.
Kylian Mbappe 'will undergo tests' on a thigh injury after being forced off during Real Madrid's clash against Atalanta - just after scoring the opener in Champions League clash
10/12/24 22:26The Madrid star started brightly in the Champions League tie and opened the scoring with a strike in the 10th minute after slipping in behind the opposing defence.
Kim Kardashian beams with pride as she watches football mad son Saint, 8, step out as mascot for Real Madrid before their 3-0 demolition of Spanish rivals Valladolid
26/08/24 00:03Kim Kardashian upped her 'soccer mum' cred as she watched son Saint West mascot for Real Madrid in Spain ahead of their clash against Valladolid on Sunday.
Kim Kardashian takes son Saint to see Real Madrid play in Spain after saying her kids want her to date an athlete
24/08/24 16:31Kim Kardashian has been enjoying some bonding time with her son Saint in Spain while her daughters North and Chicago are spending time with their dad Kanye West in South Korea.
Revealed: Why David Alaba isn't playing for Austria at Euro 2024 despite being with the team in Germany as Real Madrid star will take up unique role
18/06/24 11:33David Alaba will not feature on the pitch for his Austria at Euro 2024 this summer. That being said Alaba will travel alongside the squad throughout their Euro campaign as he been appointed a unique role.
Revealed: The staggering value of luxury watch worn by Antonio Rudiger during Real Madrid's celebrations... which is worth 'almost 30 times MORE than the Champions League trophy'
04/06/24 09:59The German international produced a solid performance at the back as Real Madrid won the trophy for a 15th time, beating Borussia Dortmund 2-0.
Injury ruined Thibaut Courtois' season, while Martin Odegaard and Norway failed to qualify... but which £53m Chelsea flop starts in attack in Mail Sport's XI of players NOT going to Euro 2024?
28/05/24 18:40While the eyes of the continent turn to Euro 2024, not all of the best players will be in Germany in June and July. Some failed to qualify, while others were injured or dropped at the wrong time.
Kylian Mbappe 'will receive a mammoth PAY CUT ahead of joining Real Madrid' - as departing superstar confirms he is leaving PSG in farewell video... but which two key figures did the France captain fail to mention?
11/05/24 08:29The France captain has long been linked with a move away from Parc des Princes to the Santiago Bernabeu, and last summer he refused to sign a new one-year deal in a bid to seal his exit.
PETE JENSON: Jude Bellingham's arrival energised a tired Real Madrid midfield overrun by Man City... but are the Spanish giants better or worse than the side demolished last season?
08/04/24 23:34The Real Madrid team that was beaten 5-1 on aggregate in last season's Champions League semi-final by Manchester City has had a major midfield upgrade since that demolition at the Etihad.
TRANSFER CONFIDENTIAL: Real Madrid eye Everton's 21-year-old Jarrad Branthwaite, why Man United's shock link to a Bayern star is actually of little surprise... plus FOUR clubs want one wonderkid
08/01/24 13:00He is no stranger to Real boss Carlo Ancelotti as the Italian gave him his first team debut while coach at Everton and he has often received further messages of encouragement from Carlo's son, Davide.
Bayern Munich 'hoping to beat Real Madrid to the signing of Man United defender Raphael Varane with German giants ready to make £17.3m bid'
27/12/23 12:41The defender has struggled for regular playing time this season, making just five top flight starts - with the likes of Harry Maguire , Victor Lindelof and Jonny Evans often starting ahead.
Man United defender Raphael Varane 'lined up for shock RETURN to Real Madrid'... with the Spanish giants facing an injury crisis after David Alaba underwent ACL surgery
21/12/23 07:17Real Madrid are facing an injury crisis in defence after David Alaba underwent surgery after rupturing his ACL in his left knee during their 4-1 victory over Villarreal on Sunday.
TRANSFER GOSSIP: Juventus 'want to sign out-of-favour Man City star Kalvin Phillips', Real Madrid must reconsider January plans after David Alaba's ACL injury, and both north London clubs 'keep tabs on Swedish wonderkid'
18/12/23 07:07The busy festive period is well and truly underway across Europe as teams are pushing their squads to the limit with matches to prepare for every few days in December.
Real Madrid 4-1 Villarreal: Jude Bellingham heads home his 17th goal this season as hosts return to top of LaLiga, but win is marred by David Alaba's knee injury
17/12/23 23:07A Jude Bellingham-inspired Real Madrid moved seven points clear of Barcelona and eight clear of Atletico Madrid with a thumping win over Villarreal.
Union Berlin 2-3 Real Madrid: Dani Ceballos' late strike helps Carlo Ancelotti's claim a dramatic victory as Joselu scores twice to see Galacticos stay unbeaten in the Champions League
13/12/23 01:26PETE JENSON: Union Berlin were roared on by supporters desperate for their first ever taste of Champions League to end on a high with Europa League qualification.
Real Madrid 4-2 Napoli: Jude Bellingham heads home his 15th goal in 16 games and then sets up Joselu to seal victory as Spanish giants seal top spot in their Champions League group
29/11/23 22:16Two late goals by 19-year-old Nico Paz and Joselu gave Real Madrid a 4-2 win against Napoli, securing the top spot in Champions League Group C with one round of matches remaining.
Lindsey Vonn shouts out Tom Brady as she cheers the Patriots at NFL in Germany - as soccer stars David Alaba, Leon Goretzka and Marcel Sabitzer check out the OTHER football!
12/11/23 16:36The 39-year-old Vonn shared a picture from the field before kickoff in Germany and revealed she was cheering on the New England Patriots in Europe.
Sevilla star Sergio Ramos CLASHES with Antonio Rudiger as tensions flare in his first match against Real Madrid since leaving as a free agent in 2021
22/10/23 11:07Sergio Ramos and Antonio Rudiger clashed during Sevilla's heated showdown with Real Madrid on Saturday as the 37-year-old faced his former club for the first time since 2021.
How Everton's Dominic Calvert-Lewin is shaping up for next season: Injury-hit striker heads to German training clinic used by Manuel Neuer and David Alaba to get himself up to 100%
08/06/23 12:47SIMON JONES: While many are already relaxing on the beach, the 26-year old England international has headed to Munich and a clinic utilised by Germany's elite sports stars.
CHRIS SUTTON'S RATINGS: Bernardo Silva makes the game look easy while moving John Stones into midfield is a MASTERSTROKE... but Vinicius Jnr was far less influential this time around
17/05/23 21:24Man City have booked their spot in this season's Champions League final after beating Real Madrid 5-1 across their two semi-final legs. Here, CHRIS SUTTON looks at how each player fared.
Real Madrid are sweating on fitness of Eduardo Camavinga just days out from Champions League semi-final second leg with Man City... with 20-year-old left wincing with an ICE PACK on his knee after 1-0 win over Getafe
13/05/23 21:43PETE JENSON: Ice was placed on Camavinga's left knee after he appeared to twist it five minutes from the end of Madrid's dull but comfortable victory over Getafe.
Ballon d'Or winner Karim Benzema leads the line with the evergreen Luka Modric in midfield in a Real Madrid-dominated team... but who are the THREE Chelsea players that make our combined XI ahead of tonight's Champions League quarter-final tie?
12/04/23 10:34Real Madrid and Chelsea face off in a huge Champions League quarter-final clash on Wednesday night but who makes the combined XI of both sides?
Man United's on-loan midfielder Marcel Sabitzer picks up knee problem while away on international duty for Austria - but former interim boss Ralf Rangnick says he could still play in their Euro 2024 qualifier against Estonia tonight
27/03/23 13:27Marcel Sabitzer was taken off after 74 minutes of Austria's opening Euro 2024 qualifier against Azerbaijan at the Raiffeisen Arena on Saturday evening amid fears of a knee injury.
David Alaba is racially abused online after voting for Lionel Messi over his Real Madrid team-mate Karim Benzema at the FIFA Best awards... as he's forced to clarify it was an Austrian team decision
28/02/23 09:42Messi was crowned the world's best male footballer at FIFA's annual award ceremony on Monday night, just over two months since he captained Argentina to World Cup glory in Qatar.
Real Madrid suffer a double blow as David Alaba faces a month out after suffering a hamstring injury in Champions League win over Liverpool... with Rodrygo also ruled out for 10 days due to a leg injury
24/02/23 09:13Alaba, 30, was forced off 27 minutes into the 5-2 Champions League last-16 first-leg victory at Anfield due to a hamstring injury and had to be replaced by Nacho.
David Alaba 'in the worst form' for SEVEN years, say stats, as the Austrian defender takes the blame for Real Madrid's disappointing defensive displays this season
11/01/23 18:06Real Madrid's David Alaba is statistically in the worst run of form for seven years according to data reported in Spain and is taking the blame for Real Madrid's defensive woes.
Spanish press blast 'DEFENCELESS' Real Madrid after the LaLiga giants fail to take top spot over Barcelona with 2-1 defeat by Villarreal... as Marca warn the 'slope of January has begun' and another paper compares their performance to a 'flat tyre'
08/01/23 11:21Leading Spanish newspapers heavily criticised Real Madrid's 'defenceless' performance after the LaLiga giants suffered a disappointing 2-1 defeat by Villarreal on Saturday.
Real Madrid field a starting XI without a Spanish player for the FIRST time in their 120-year history as 4,435-match streak is broken… and they fall to a surprising LaLiga defeat by Villarreal
08/01/23 09:58Real Madrid broke a 4,435-match record in their to defeat to Villarreal on Saturday by naming a starting line-up without a single Spanish player for the first time in the club's history.
Revealed: Real Madrid star David Alaba's celebrity chef father-in-law 'is among 25 people arrested over German far-right coup plot'
09/12/22 09:31Frank Heppner, 62, whose son-in-law is Real Madrid and Austria footballing star David Alaba, was reportedly arrested in the glitzy Austrian ski resort of Kitzbühel where he owns and operates a restaurant
Austria 2-0 Italy: Roberto Mancini's men are humbled in Vienna against Ralf Rangnick's side as Xaver Schlager and David Alaba condemn the Azzurri to a disappointing defeat
20/11/22 23:19Italy manager Roberto Mancini labelled his formation experiment as a mistake as Italy suffered a 2-0 defeat against Austria in Vienna on Sunday afternoon.
RB Leipzig 3-2 Real Madrid: Carlo Ancelotti's Champions League holders lose for the first time this season as Timo Werner's winner puts Germans in pole position to reach last 16
25/10/22 21:20PETE JENSON: Real Madrid were already through and just avoiding defeat would have secured top spot so with players starting to signs of fatigue Ancelotti rested several key men.
Real Madrid 3-1 Sevilla: Ex-Tottenham stars steal the show as Erik Lamela's equaliser cancels out Luka Modric before two goals in two minutes from Lucas Vazquez and Federico Valverde claim the points for Los Blancos and maintain LaLiga title push
22/10/22 20:57PETE JENSON IN SPAIN: Real Madrid's title charge was boosted as Lucas Vazquez fired the winning goal against a stubborn Sevilla side at the Santiago Bernabeu in LaLiga.
Real Madrid 'receive letter from Spanish Football Federation APOLOGISING for David Alaba's incorrectly disallowed goal' - as VAR decided Karim Benzema was offside in the build-up after measuring from his elbow
20/10/22 16:04The RFEF admitted that they made a mistake in chalking off David Alaba's first half effort against Elche, as they had ruled Karim Benzema offside in the build-up at the time.
Real Madrid stars get together with their partners to celebrate their convincing 3-1 victory in El Clasico as Luka Modric, Marco Asensio and David Alaba enjoy moving three points clear at the top of LaLiga
17/10/22 09:58Some of Real Madrid's stars from their 3-1 win over Barcelona on Sunday have been seen celebrating the result with heir partners.
'I thought the stadium was going to COLLAPSE': Real Madrid star Toni Kroos was left in awe of Parkhead as he reveals he told team-mate David Alaba 'it feels like we are 2-0 down' when the Champions League anthem played ahead of clash with Celtic
15/09/22 07:38The Germany international was part of the Real squad that sealed a 3-0 victory over the Scottish champions last week in their opening Champions League group game.
'He is one of the greatest midfield talents in the world': England star Jude Bellingham receives HUGE praise from David Alaba with the Real Madrid defender impressed by his leadership skills and impact at Borussia Dortmund
11/09/22 09:49Bellingham, who has three years left on his current deal at Signal Iduna Park, has established himself as an indispensable member of the Dortmund squad over the past two seasons.
Celta Vigo 1-4 Real Madrid: Luka Modric nets fine strike as champions keep up perfect start to the season
20/08/22 23:12The eternal Luka Modric and the electric Vinicius made sure Real Madrid did not miss Casemiro at Balaidos in a thumping 4-1 win over Celta Vigo in La Liga on Saturday.
'I was a little perplexed!': Craig Burley questions Carlo Ancelotti's team selection as Real Madrid need 'moment of magic' from David Alaba to beat newly-promoted Almeria
15/08/22 02:02Madrid started the game rather inexperienced in midfield, as 19-year-old Eduardo Camavinga and 22-year-old debutant Aurelien Tchouameni played alongside Toni Kroos.
Defending champions Real Madrid come from behind to beat Almeria 2-1 in their LaLiga opener... with substitute David Alaba scoring the winner with his FIRST TOUCH after Lucas Vazquez had equalised
14/08/22 21:59It seemed an upset was on the cards when the promoted side got off to a dream start in the sixth minute, when Largie Ramazani sent those at the Power Horse Stadium into ecstasy.
Owen Hargreaves describes Karim Benzema as 'irreplaceable' as striker becomes Real Madrid's second-highest all-time scorer with 324 goals after scoring in Super Cup success
10/08/22 23:24After David Alaba had put Real in the lead against Frankfurt, Benzema proceeded to make it 2-0 after being found by Vinicius Junior.
Missing me already? Gareth Bale warmly meets and greets his old Real Madrid team-mates as the Champions League winners train at UCLA on pre-season tour of the US - after Welsh winger joined Los Angeles FC from the Spanish side this summer
29/07/22 15:23The Welsh winger left the Bernabeu this summer to join MLS side Los Angeles FC when his contract expired. But Bale, 33, is clearly still very well regarded with his former colleagues.
Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti hints 'very intelligent' Antonio Rudiger could switch to left-back to maintain David Alaba's partnership with Eder Militao in the centre of defence
25/07/22 16:43The German international was typically deployed on the left of a back-three during his time at Chelsea yet played at left-back during his Real Madrid debut against Barcelona in Las Vegas last week.
Barcelona 1-0 Real Madrid: Raphinha's first-half strike seals victory for Xavi's side in El Classico friendly as Robert Lewandowski makes his debut for Catalan club - but Man United target Frenkie de Jong starts on the bench AGAIN before playing in defence
24/07/22 08:45The Brazilian's was the only goal of the game - and his second in as many games - and came after latching on to a loose pass on the edge of the Real penalty box, before unleashing his shot.
David Alaba blames Manchester United for not giving 'world-class Ralf Rangnick' enough time at Old Trafford... hailing to the Austria manager for his 'knowledge of football' and impressive 'game plan'
09/06/22 15:15David Alaba thinks United were at fault for Rangnick's failure - praising the German manager for 'knowing a lot about football' and having a 'really good plan' ahead of his United tenure.
Inside Real Madrid's celebrations - David Alaba leads the party with a champagne spray, Carlo Ancelotti is in the thick of the action... and Rodrygo tucks into a sausage baguette after Champions League win over Liverpool
29/05/22 08:04Vinicius Jr scored the only goal of the game midway through the second-half when Federico Valverde fired the ball across the face of goal, giving the Brazilian a tap-in at the back post.
Karim Benzema leads the line in our Champions League final combined XI, as Mo Salah flanks him on the right with Trent Alexander-Arnold behind... but who else makes our dream team?
28/05/22 08:25The stage is set: Liverpool will meet Real Madrid in the Champions League final at the Stade de France tonight in Paris, in what will be a rematch of their 2018 showdown in Kyiv.
Pep Guardiola 'showed me a side of football I hadn't really seen before', says David Alaba... as the Real Madrid defender prepares for the Champions League final and praises the Man City boss for 'lifting me to the next level'
27/05/22 14:39Guardiola inherited Alaba as a 21-year-old when he took over at Bayern Munich in 2013, helping him to make successive Champions League and Bundesliga teams of the year.
Carlo Ancelotti hints Gareth Bale could be involved in the Champions League final after being snubbed for his Bernabeu farewell... and David Alaba IS fit for showdown against Liverpool
21/05/22 08:17Carlo Ancelotti had called on Madrid fans to show Gareth Bale their respect in the Liga champions' final home game of the season, only to leave the Wales talisman out of his 23-man matchday squad.
Carlo Ancelotti reveals Casemiro and David Alaba are both doubts for Real Madrid's Champions League clash with Man City, with midfielder 'trying all he can' to play - as boss plays down claims his side are under less pressure
25/04/22 08:47PETE JENSON: Asked if he felt confident about being able to name his strongest side, Ancelotti revealed that Alaba is a 'slight doubt' but confirmed Casemiro is a 'bigger doubt'.
Real Madrid defender David Alaba in injury scare against Osasuna as he's taken off with hamstring strain just six days before Champions League semi-final against Man City - but Carlo Ancelotti insists it was just a 'precaution'
20/04/22 23:54After Marco Asensio's scored Madrid's second goal on the stroke of half-time, the Austrian centre back went down clutching his left hamstring in an injury concern for Carlo Ancelotti.
Osasuna 1-3 Real Madrid: Visitors are just FOUR points away from sealing LaLiga title after David Alaba, Marco Asensio and Lucas Vazquez net... but Karim Benzema misses TWO penalties for Carlo Ancelotti's men
20/04/22 21:27PETE JENSON IN SPAIN: Real Madrid are four points from being confirmed as Spanish Champions after beating Osasuna 3-1 in the rain in Pamplona.
Real Madrid remain confident they'll sign 'Plan A' Kylian Mbappe after losing Erling Haaland to Man City... but the squad needs an overhaul with Antonio Rudiger and Jude Bellingham also targets
20/04/22 19:00PETE JENSON: Their interest in Haaland was never all-in, as it has been for Mbappe. In part that was down to the form of Karim Benzema. The 34-year-old is very much Madrid's number nine.
Time to get funky, David! Alaba dances to UK house music as Real Madrid players celebrate their Champions League quarter-final win over Chelsea in the changing room
13/04/22 10:50Real Madrid were dancing for joy after overcoming reigning European holders Chelsea in the Champions League on Tuesday and for one player they took that phrase literally during the full-time celebrations.
Chelsea vs Real Madrid - RATED: Champions of Europe vs LaLiga's runaway leaders in the tie of the round... but how do they match up in defence, a tough midfield battle, their forward lines - and bosses
06/04/22 15:17Thomas Tuchel's side however will have last season's Champions League semi-final in mind, having drawn in the Spanish capital before securing a 2-0 victory in the return leg.
'With a comeback like that you go crazy!': David Alaba explains his viral goal celebration with a chair after Karim Benzema's hat-trick helped Real Madrid knock PSG out of the Champions League
12/03/22 11:38Amid the pandemonium, Alaba picked up a white plastic chair and threw it to the ground - but the celebration, which quickly went viral on social media, was unplanned, insists the Austrian defender.
David Alaba celebrates Real Madrid's game-winning goal against PSG with a CHAIR as the defender goes wild after watching Karim Benzema net a 17-minute hat-trick at the Bernabeu
10/03/22 16:45As the Real Madrid players passionately celebrated with the Bernabeu crowd, Alaba could be seen raising aloft a plastic chair before chucking it to the ground.
Luka Jovic becomes the latest Real Madrid player to test positive for Covid-19, while Atletico Madrid record five news cases - including manager Diego Simeone
30/12/21 17:46Real confirmed the news on Thursday, a day after four other players in Thibaut Courtois, Federico Valverde, Eduardo Camavinga and Vinicius Jr all contracting the virus.
Things go from bad to worse for Real Madrid as David Alaba becomes the EIGHTH first team star to test positive for Covid... leaving boss Carlo Ancelotti with a threadbare squad to face Athletic Bilbao - as SEVEN academy kids get called up
22/12/21 06:46Carlo Ancelotti takes a depleted side to Athletic Bilbao on Wednesday night with eight first team players out due to positive Covid tests, two out injured and one other sitting out due to a suspension.
Lionel Messi, Robert Lewandowski and N'Golo Kante all feature, but one HUGE name misses out: After FIFA revealed their 23-man shortlist for World XI of 2021 (without Mo Salah!), Sportsmail whittles down the nominees to a starting eleven
16/12/21 22:00Sportsmail whittles down FIFA's shortlist of 23 players for this year's World XI, where one huge superstar name misses out for forward duo Karim Benzema and Robert Lewandowski.
The VERY different Player of the Year award: CIES boffins put DAVID ALABA as their No 1 star of 2021, ahead of Ruben Dias and Milan Skriniar, in stark contrast to Lionel Messi's Ballon d'Or win
16/12/21 08:33The CIES football observatory has provided an alternative take on the enduring debate over the best footballers in the world, rewarding the unsung heroes at the world's top clubs.
Sevilla bosses left fuming over not receiving penalty in 2-1 defeat against Real Madrid - just 24 hours after Villarreal complained over the same issue against Barcelona
28/11/21 23:57PETE JENSON IN SPAIN: David Alaba appeared to trip Lucas Ocampos in the first half but no spot-kick was given. Sevilla coach Julen Lopetegui said: 'I'm left with a bitter taste because if one team deserved to win it was Sevilla.'
Sheriff Tiraspol 0-3 Real Madrid: Carlo Ancelotti's men exact revenge over Moldovan minnows to confirm place in Champions League last-16
24/11/21 21:59Karim Benzema put off-the-field problems temporarily behind him to score one of the three goals that sent Madrid sauntering into next month's Champions League last-16 draw.
Euro 2020 Player of the Tournament Donnarumma, record goalscorer Cristiano Ronaldo and Ballon d'Or favourite Robert Lewandowski have yet to book their places in Qatar... so who are the biggest stars at risk of missing out on the 2022 World Cup?
18/11/21 20:00November's international break had its fair share of thrills and spills but the greatest shock came when Italy and Portugal failed to book their spot in the World Cup and are left to do battle in the play-offs.
Real Madrid are looking to lure Chelsea's Antonio Rudiger on a free transfer with the Spanish giants set to offload stars to secure the German
05/11/21 18:14Rudiger's contract with the Blues is set to expire at the end of the season, meaning he is free to sign a pre-contract agreement with another European club as early as January.
Pedri and Ansu Fati's eye-watering €1BILLION release clauses are the latest in a long line of crazy football contracts... Real Madrid flop Dani Ceballos would cost £420m, while Erling Haaland can leave for just £67m - but who else has one?
28/10/21 21:00Pedri put pen to paper on a deal which includes a €1billion (£846million) release clause, having already played more than 50 times for his club and represented Spain at a Euros and Olympics.
Ronald Koeman claims an 'education problem' is to blame for supporters crowding around his car after Barcelona's El Clasico defeat - but admits 'I don't think there is a solution' to tense scenes at the Nou Camp
26/10/21 12:50The hosts lost 2-1 at the weekend and the result piled the pressure on beleaguered boss Koeman, who is in the thick of a fight to avoid the sack this season. Fans quickly crowded his car.
Real Madrid defender David Alaba is a 'doubt' for next week's Clasico against Barcelona after returning from duty with Austria with a knee injury
14/10/21 13:53David Alaba picked up a knee problem during Austria's World Cup qualifier against Denmark, making him a doubt for next Sunday's El Clasico against rivals Barcelona.
PETE JENSON: Sergio Ramos will leave as big a void as Cristiano Ronaldo did at Real Madrid and with United-bound Raphael Varane also on the way out, one thing is for sure... David Alaba, Eder Militao and Nacho have BIG shoes to fill
27/07/21 17:05PETE JENSON: David Alaba has boldly taken Sergio Ramos' shirt number and he has the same attacking flair and versatility, while Nacho is seen as a player who shares his spirit.
David Alaba is FINALLY unveiled as a Real Madrid player with the Austrian defender handed Sergio Ramos' number four shirt as the former Bayern Munich star says he is 'excited and proud' to play for Los Blancos
21/07/21 11:23Los Blancos announced they had signed Alaba on a free transfer in May with his Bayern Munich contract set to expire, and after losing Sergio Ramos to PSG, his arrival will come as a welcome boost.
David Alaba opens up on bitter end to his Bayern Munich career as he insists club were wrong to say he chose to join Real Madrid only for money... and he insists Spain was 'top of my list' despite Liverpool's interest
26/06/21 07:26The versatile Alaba left Bayern Munich after his contract ran down and was promptly snapped up by LaLiga giants Madrid, who offered him a bumper contract. He has now reflected on the move.
What does life after Sergio Ramos look like for Real Madrid? New boy David Alaba may be asked to fill central defensive hole with Raphael Varane also set to depart or they could break the bank to sign Kounde or Torres
20/06/21 07:13PETE JENSON IN SPAIN: Never mind the question: who will score the last minute equalisers now? What happens next season? Who will play in the centre of Madrid's defence in 2021-22?
Real Madrid 'eye Manchester United target Pau Torres as a replacement for Sergio Ramos... but Spanish giants may have to wait until NEXT SUMMER to move for highly-rated Villarreal defender with club unable to meet £43m price tag'
19/06/21 09:10The 24-year-old played an integral role in Unai Emery's side's Europa League triumph and has forced his way into Luis Enrique's starting XI for Spain for the European Championship.
Team of Euro 2020's first round: Cristiano Ronaldo rewrote history again, Kalvin Phillips starred in England's midfield and Simon Kjaer is a hero to EVERYONE... here's the stars of the group stage so far
16/06/21 12:19Not too many games have offered major drama - Holland vs Ukraine being an honourable exception - but the likes of France, Portugal, Belgium, Italy and England have shown their class.
Marko Arnautovic could be banned for the ENTIRE Euros as UEFA investigate claims Austria star screamed 'I'm f***ing your Albanian mother' after he apologised but DENIED being racist
15/06/21 11:47The former Stoke and West Ham frontman was restrained by skipper David Alaba as he gestured angrily after scoring late in Sunday's 3-1 Group C victory in Romania.
David Alaba's father hits out at Bayern Munich as he insists the Austrian star did NOT ask for £17m-a-year to stay after his agent was called a 'greedy piranha' and club chief Karl-Heinz Rummenigge aimed a dig at him following his Real Madrid move
04/06/21 15:51Alaba will become a Real Madrid player on July 1 after he was unable to agree a new contract with Bayern. CEO Karl-Heinz Rummenigge accused Alaba of being too focused on how much he earns.
'Few people understand why a player who earns 15 million-a-year and then is not satisfied with 19.5m': Outgoing Bayern Munich chief Karl-Heinz Rummenigge takes a swipe at David Alaba after Austrian defender quit the club to join Real Madrid
03/06/21 22:30Bayern Munich CEO Karl-Heinz Rummenigge aimed a dig at David Alaba after the defender quit the German champions to join Real Madrid.
David Alaba reveals he 'wasn't approached by many clubs' as he walked away from Bayern Munich for free... but Austrian defender insists Real Madrid was 'always' top of his list
30/05/21 12:02David Alaba has revealed that he 'wasn't approached by many clubs' as he ran his contract his down at Bayern Munich, but insists Real Madrid were always his first choice.
David Alaba joins Real Madrid for free from Bayern Munich on a five-year deal with defender set to be unveiled as a Los Blancos player after Euro 2020
28/05/21 16:14The 28-year-old's move from Bayern Munich to Real Madrid has been confirmed, with the Austrian defender signing a five-year deal at the Santiago Bernabeu after 13 years in Germany.
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Revealed: The HUGE amount that Chris Eubank Jr could lose after he failed to make weight for Conor Benn fight - after already being fined for egg-slap
Eni Aluko apologises to Ian Wright: Former footballer admits she was 'wrong' to accuse Arsenal legend of 'blocking' pathway for female pundits
New Man United WAG: Stunning British influencer who dated Kylian Mbappe is linked to £51m star after eagle-eyed fans spotted her posting from his flat
Snooker star says he is 'too LAZY' to change his playing style after reaching round two following chaotic clash at World Championship Bold statement 
Ex-Barcelona and Spain star Gerard Pique, 38, 'splits with girlfriend Clara Chia', 26, after three years together and 'third parties may be involved'
Pep Guardiola and Cristina Serra 'are giving each other a second chance' and 'not all is lost in their marriage', claim reports in Spain after Man City boss 'spent time in Barcelona'
Agonising moment moment snooker player loses black ball frame at World Championship with cruel slice of luck Player left a mixture of disbelief and disgust 
Jamie Vardy will LEAVE Leicester this summer and could be set for a move to the US with wife Rebekah as fairytale 13-year spell ends on a sour note
EXCLUSIVE Eni Aluko faces ITV AXE over accusing colleague Ian Wright of 'blocking' female pundits from TV work Big development 
Revealed: How stunning DAZN TV host Diletta Leotta's male colleague's wife stepped in 'to make things clear' with her over her behaviour
Michael Schumacher's son Mick's Miss Universe finalist girlfriend is spotted on celebrity dating app Raya Have couple split? 
Irish Wrexham star James McClean's footballer brother under investigation at his club after he was spotted at New IRA parade Derry-based parade 
Andrew Flintoff's wife admits she'd 'never seen someone so scared' after his horror crash and opens up on heartbreaking conversation with kids
Ronnie O'Sullivan says 'a massive thank you' to his psychiatrist after returning to his blistering best to beat his nemesis Ali Carter at the Crucible
AC Milan and Inter fans put rivalry aside in moving tribute to Pope Francis, as fans across Italy pay respect at games rescheduled after his death
Eni Aluko blames Joey Barton for her dramatic drop in TV punditry work after he called her a 'race card player' Had to disguise herself 
EXCLUSIVE BBC star Seema Jaswal opens up on heartbreaking moment she stepped in to hug snooker star John Higgins as he broke down in tears 
Stable boy waiting a YEAR for 'one-in-a-million' win as bookmakers refuse to pay out on bet placed He was set for a big windfall from the bet 
Carlos Alcaraz reveals he partied in Ibiza for THREE DAYS straight before winning Wimbledon in new Netflix documentary Let his hair down 
Snooker icon reveals how he has been tamed by beauty queen partner 23 YEARS his junior after gambling away millions during his heyday
Ronnie O'Sullivan and Ali Carter bitter feud takes yet another twist as fans spot off-camera gesture at the Snooker World Championship Subtle move 
Chris Eubank Jr and Conor Benn face-off for first time since 'egg-gate' - with security on red alert ahead of huge grudge match Explosive reunion? 
Lewis Hamilton's vegan burger company 'shuts down' leaving '150 jobless' after recording £8MILLION in losses New report claims 
Mykhailo Mudryk doping ban update as chief confirms Chelsea could SAVE a huge chunk of his £88m transfer fee Silver lining for Blues? 
Snooker star John Higgins reveals heart-breaking reason behind breaking down in BBC interview after reaching Last-16 at the Crucible Sad scenes 
Michael Schumacher's son spotted on celebrity dating app Raya, as he wipes Miss Universe girlfriend from his recent Instagram posts
Leeds WAGs join their £110m Premier League promotion party as partners offer a peek inside champagne-soaked dressing room celebrations
Spain love triangle footballer makes red carpet debut with stunning new girlfriend as he tries to move on from the drama Moving on 
Luke Littler hints he will BOYCOTT tournaments in one country in cryptic social media post - after something he 'can't explain' happened there
Man United star Victor Lindelof's wife reveals the shocking real reason why he had to suddenly leave their Europa League win over Lyon mid-match
Watch: The moment Troy Deeney is SENT OFF on his Baller League debut - with former Watford star sparking brawl after clashing with opponent
Sheffield United star has to be held back as rival players clash during pitch invasion - after Burnley are promoted back to the Premier League
Federico Valverde scores stunning stoppage time winner as Real Madrid keep title hopes alive - while suspended Kylian Mbappe is BOOED in the stands by furious fans
Furious Max Verstappen hits out at F1's rulers and insists people 'can't handle the truth'... as a five-second penalty costs him in Saudi Arabia with rival Oscar Piastri claiming victory
Declan Rice gifted signed guitar by Ed Sheeran and challenged to 'play it next time' they meet - after the pair duetted at the England camp during Euro 2020
Ben Whittaker DENIES spitting at Liam Cameron's corner after being branded 'classless' by TV commentator for his reaction after second round victory
Tom Aspinall appears to aim a savage dig at Jon Jones over the UFC legend's doping history - as negotiations for huge heavyweight title fight drag on
Dimitri Payet's former mistress claims he 'forced her to film vile sex acts' and lifts lid on their 'fake wedding' behind wife of 20 years' back
Rory McIlroy's rumoured ex Amanda Balionis back on TV for the first time since his Masters win He became sixth man to clinch career Grand Slam 
Kobbie Mainoo posts throwback photo of himself wearing rival's kit to leave fans stunned as Man United star celebrates his 20th birthday
Cardiff place Aaron Ramsey in charge after sacking Omer Riza - with Arsenal legend given three games to save club from relegation
Nicky Butt 'is cautioned by police as he is revealed as the man who headbutted a security guard after being spotted urinating at his birthday party'
Inside the beating heart of Goodison Park as Everton fans prepare to bid farewell to the ground that has united their community for 133 years
Rory McIlroy pictured arriving in Belfast as Masters champion steps off $70million private jet after travelling with daughter Poppy
Lewis Hamilton is blasted as 'f***ing dangerous' by F1 star at Saudi Arabian GP as Ferrari driver learns fate after investigation into incident
Paul Scholes sparks concern over his appearance during TV punditry gig for Man United's win over Lyon He was on punditry duty on Thursday night 
Doting dad Cristiano Ronaldo shows his softer side as footballer playfully celebrates daughter's 3rd birthday with heartwarming Instagram post
Neymar is carted off pitch in tears after ANOTHER injury blow, as joy of 100th home game for boyhood side Santos turns to despair Sad and familiar sight 
Jude Bellingham breaks silence after Real Madrid's humbling Champions League defeat by Arsenal - following clashes with Rice and Saka
Incredible moment the third fastest woman EVER turns up to her son's sports day mums' race... and shows no mercy Olympian at play 
Harry Kane fights back tears in front of fans as England captain's career-long trophy drought stretches past 15 years with Bayern Munich's shock defeat
Serena Williams claims she would have been 'banned for TWENTY YEARS' if tennis superstar had failed doping test like world No1 Jannik Sinner
Rory McIlroy's wife Erica Stoll reacts to 'mystery blonde' who hugged him after Masters win Came after he had celebrated with family 
Myles Lewis-Skelly pokes fun at Antonio Rudiger after Real Madrid defender got away with STAMP on teenage star during Arsenal's victory
Arsenal WAGs enjoy memorable night in Madrid as Bukayo Saka's girlfriend Tolami Benson celebrates win over Real Champions League win 
Scottie Scheffler reveals the truth behind Rory McIlroy Green Jacket moment after backlash for 'classless' move World No 1's exit 
Harriet Dart's spikiest on-court moments: A cut-throat rivalry and rows with umpires - after Brit star told opponent who smelt 'really bad' to put deodorant on
Olympics gender-row boxer Imane Khelif reveals body transformation plans to fight at the next Games - with eyes on another gold medal
Sport's ultimate power couple 'in deep CRISIS': Ex-Man United star Bastian Schweinsteiger and tennis ace Ana Ivanovic 'face marriage split after nine years'
British star Harriet Dart issues apology for asking umpire to tell her opponent to put deodorant on - before French player delivers hilarious response
Watch Unai Emery's priceless reactions to Aston Villa missing two golden chances to draw level with PSG in dramatic Champions League exit
Embarrassing moment Aston Villa play EUROPA LEAGUE anthem instead of Champions League theme as players line up for crunch quarter-final 
Princes William and George are joined by the Duke and Duchess of Westminster to watch Aston Villa's thrilling Champions League battle against PSG
Speedway champion Tai Woffinden provides health update after life-threatening crash left him in a coma He was airlifted to hospital for emergency treatment after collision 
Former Man United Premier League winner, 43, looks unrecognisable as he blends in with fans on his Old Trafford return Remember him? 
Tennis fans blast 'disrespectful' British star Harriet Dart after she asked umpire to tell her opponent to put DEODORANT on in mid-match complaint
Snooker star reveals he almost died from being spiked with KETAMINE on a night out as he thanks manager for saving his life
Rory McIlroy's chef reveals what could be on the menu for his Champions Dinner after Master win - and it's not Irish stew! Food for thought 
Inside the lavish $22m mansion that Rory McIlroy shares with wife Erica Stoll and daughter Poppy - as Masters champion returns home after Augusta triumph 
World Cup winner reveals rare genetic condition that leaves doctors wondering 'how he can WALK' - and reveals what he should have done sooner
Cristiano Ronaldo's girlfriend Georgina Rodriguez shows off her huge 'engagement ring', weeks after he gave a savage reason for why he hasn't married her
Henry blasts Man United player for doing something he's 'never seen before' - as Carragher compares them to under-FIVES for goal conceded at Newcastle 
Bizarre error sees the WRONG Fulham player subbed off - with fuming boss Marco Silva told the decision can't be reversed after five-minute delay
EXCLUSIVE Rory McIlroy in line to be awarded freedom of his hometown after thrilling Masters victory completed career Grand Slam
Jack Grealish 'racks up £5,000 bar bill and copies Wolf of Wall Street gesture as Man City star parties in swanky London nightclub' 
Chelsea's toxic atmosphere is laid bare in new Stamford Bridge footage after Enzo Maresca appeared to go to war with his own fans after Ipswich draw
Football fans left perplexed and confused as Real Madrid legend Luka Modric, 39, becomes minority owner at mid-table Championship club
Barcelona women's star who touched an opponent's genitals and asked 'do you have a d***' during a match is BANNED for 'inappropriate touching'
Newcastle star Dan Burn hailed as a 'legend' after being filmed pushing a stranger's broken-down car to safety Video goes viral 
Heartbreak for Tom Brady as Birmingham City lose EFL Trophy final after NFL legend jets in for Wembley clash Beaten by Peterborough 
Kylian Mbappe sent off for 'disgusting' horror challenge - just days before Real Madrid's crucial Champions League clash against Arsenal
EXCLUSIVE Michael Schumacher signs Jackie Stewart crash helmet - with the aid of his wife - for charity auction... 12 years after horror skiing accident
Conor McGregor puts $500,000 bet on UFC 314 showdown between Michael Chandler and Paddy Pimblett after teasing potential comeback fight
Newcastle boss Eddie Howe admitted to hospital and will miss Magpies' clash with Man United Howe had felt unwell earlier in week 
Tammy Abraham starts PRAYING after horrendous head clash knocked out AC Milan team-mate The sickening collision left Abraham concerned 
Shocking moment Masters star Max Homa smashes shot into helpless caddie... before screaming at him US star had a moment to forget 
Mohamed Salah SIGNS new £380,000-per-week Liverpool deal as club's owners break their own golden rule to keep 'The Egyptian King'
Andre Onana could be DROPPED for Man United's trip to Newcastle after Lyon horror show - as Ruben Amorim prepares to wield the axe
You can afford a couple more of those now, Mo! Salah shows off £725,000 watch at his Liverpool new £50m contract signing presentation
Football's podcast war: Gary Lineker sticks the knife into rival Gary Neville's pod for 'languishing miles behind' while he rakes in £1.4m profit
Manchester United supporters accuse French police of tear-gassing them after being kept behind in the stadium following 2-2 draw in Lyon
Paul Scholes blasts Andre Onana for his two blunders in Man United's 2-2 draw against Lyon - as goalkeeper endures nightmare evening
Luke Littler upstaged by hometown hero Nathan Aspinall in Manchester - as 'The Asp' claims Premier League Darts win in front of Wayne Rooney
Conor McGregor posts training clip - teasing comeback and declares which UFC 314 fight he is 'interested' in Will we see a return? 
Prince William goes through emotional rollercoaster watching his beloved Aston Villa in Paris as he relishes 'making really important memories' with George
Rory McIlroy's daughter Poppy upstages her dad with astonishing putt at iconic Masters Par-3 contest Poppy lit up Augusta 
Jude Bellingham's dismissive reaction to manager Carlo Ancelotti caught in new footage from Arsenal loss - with Real Madrid boss 'mortally wounded'
Injured Gabriel is glued to his seat under a blanket as his wife goes wild at Arsenal's Champions League win over Real Madrid Warm celebrations 
Meet the owners of 1,900-square-foot house next to Masters golf course who have turned down MILLIONS to sell to Augusta National owners
Fans hail 'humble' Rice for his brilliant interview with Arsenal legend Henry after scoring TWO free-kicks in Champions League win over Real Madrid
Three Real stars called out for 'no sign of life' in Spanish press after loss at Arsenal: 'Tragedy in London'... 'A shipwreck'... 'Humiliation'
Fans joke Micah Richards could be SACKED for 'crude' on-air gag that left Jamie Carragher in stitches Remark saw Carragher burst out laughing 
Kylian Mbappe's priceless reaction to Declan Rice scoring TWO incredible free-kicks in 12 minutes as Arsenal secure dominant Champions League win
Jockey who was banned after riding tragic Celebre d'Allen at Grand National DELETES his social media following backlash from Aintree
