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Sources: Real’s James out 3-4 weeks with injury

James Rodriguez seemed frozen out at Real Madrid, but after starting their last match, does the Colombian have a place in Zinedine Zidane’s squad?
Real Madrid star James Rodriguez is set to miss Colombia’s games in the U.S. during the next international break after picking up a calf muscle injury in Saturday’s 1-1 La Liga draw with Valladolid, sources have told ESPN FC.
Making his first appearance of the 2019-20 campaign, having not featured at all for Zinedine Zidane’s side through preseason when he was expected to leave the Bernabeu, the 29-year-old suffered the injury early in the second half.
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Real Madrid forward Vinicius Junior has not considered any offers to leave the club this summer, as he looks to play an important role in Zinedine Zidane’s team for this season, sources have told ESPN FC.
Paris Saint Germain sporting director Leonardo reportedly sought to have Vinicius included in any negotiations with Real Madrid for the transfer of Neymar.
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Giovani Lo Celso better for Tottenham than Coutinho or Dybala

Tottenham were being linked with the more famous names of Philippe Coutinho and Paulo Dybala in the last few days of the summer transfer window, but Argentina midfielder Giovani Lo Celso looks a much better signing for manager Mauricio Pochettin…

Real Madrid leave out Bale, James for Audi Cup

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Real Madrid duo Gareth Bale and James Rodriguez have not travelled with the team for this week’s Audi Cup games in Munich, amid speculation over their futures at the Bernabeu.
Madrid face Tottenham at the Allianz Arena in Tuesday’s first semifinal, and will also play either hosts Bayern Munich or Fenerbahce in the final or third place playoff on Wednesday.
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Zinedine Zidane’s players flew to Germany on Monday, with neither Bale, 30, nor James, 28, on the…

Sources: Courtois ankle injury nothing serious

Following Real Madrid’s humiliating 7-3 defeat to Atleti, Stewart Robson thinks the writing is already on the wall for Zinedine Zidane.

Diego Costa scored four times before being sent off vs. Real Madrid in New York as Atletico Madrid thumped their arch rivals 7-3.
Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois is confident he can be fit for the start of the La Liga season after suffering an ankle injury during training on Monday, sources have told ESPN FC.
Summer 2018 signing Courtois had established himself firmly as first-choice keeper for Los Blancos coach Zinedine Zidane through preseason in recent weeks, only to pick up “a grade 2 sprained ankle” at training, according to a Madrid club statement.
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However, sources tell ESPN FC that Courtois believes the ankle…

Source: Real Madrid tell James he can stay

Gab Marcotti explains how Real Madrid’s shocking defeat to Atletico Madrid has reignited efforts to bring Paul Pogba to the Santiago Bernabeu.

Following Real Madrid’s humiliating 7-3 defeat to Atleti, Stewart Robson thinks the writing is already on the wall for Zinedine Zidane.
Real Madrid have told James Rodriguez that he can stay at the Bernabeu next season, a source has confirmed to ESPN FC.
Coming back to Madrid this summer after a two-year loan, James — who Real signed for €80 million in 2014 — had been widely expected to move on immediately, given his previously rocky relationship with Los Blancos coach Zinedine Zidane.
Atletico Madrid had hoped to do a deal to bring in the 28-year-old Colombia international, while Napoli coach Carlo Ancelotti has also…

Bale’s agent blames Madrid for failed China deal

ESPN FC’s Gab Marcotti addresses where Gareth Bale’s reported move to Jiangsu Suning appears to have fallen through.

Former Real Madrid manager Santi Solari says he only has “good words” for Gareth Bale who now looks set for a move to the Chinese Super League.

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Gareth Bale’s proposed transfer to Chinese Super League side Jiangsu Suning broke down because Real Madrid “changed their minds,” his agent Jonathan Barnett has told ESPN FC.
On Sunday, Bernabeu sources told ESPN FC the proposed transfer was called off after the Wales international’s family opted against the move.
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However Barnett has blamed Madrid’s hierarchy for the deal falling through — and said that Madrid had…

Ramos: Atletico beat Real with ‘final’ intensity

Diego Costa scored four times before being sent off vs. Real Madrid in New York as Atletico Madrid thumped their arch rivals 7-3.

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Real Madrid captain Sergio Ramos said his team’s lack of intensity cost them in Friday’s 7-3 defeat to rivals Atletico Madrid in their International Champions Cup friendly.
Real were 2-0 down inside eight minutes at the MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, and had conceded five at the break without reply. They pulled one back but were 7-1 down with five minutes remaining before two late goals reduced the deficit.
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“We took it as a friendly, and they played…

James to Atletico dependent on Real president

ESPN FC’s Stewart Robson explains how Real Madrid can cope without Marco Asensio after he ruptured the cruciate ligament in his knee against Arsenal.

Steve Nicol and Ross Dyer discuss the knock-on effects that Marco Asensio’s left knee injury will have on Real Madrid’s plans for Gareth Bale and Dani Ceballos.

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Gareth Bale failed to convert on Real Madrid’s opening penalty, kicking the ball directly into the goalkeeper’s outstretched hands.
Atletico Madrid CEO Miguel Angel Gil Marin has told ESPN that Diego Simeone’s side are interested in signing wantaway James Rodriguez but the deal “depends on” Real Madrid president Florentino Perez
Personal terms have been agreed with James, sources close to Atletico told ESPN FC, with the Colombia international having returned to Madrid after two years on loan at Bayern Munich. However, a fee is yet to be agreed for a player who moved to the Bernabeu for €80 million in 2014..
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Real Madrid confirm Asensio ACL injury

Real Madrid forward Marco Asensio is unlikely to play again in 2019 after he ruptured the cruciate ligament in his knee, potentially affecting the club’s transfer business during the remainder of the window.
Soon after scoring Madrid’s second goal during Tuesday’s 2-2 International Champions Cup game with Arsenal in Washington DC, Asensio fell to the floor following an accidental collision and it was immediately evident a serious injury had occurred.
Real coach Zinedine Zidane admitted after the…

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