James Rodríguez – Football Scout

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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Transfer Talk: James to make dramatic U-turn, commit to Real

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James’ change of heart
Despite months of speculation linking James Rodriguez with a move to either Atletico Madrid or Napoli, AS claims the Colombia international now looks set to commit his future to Real Madrid after playing his first match for Los Blancos…

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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.

Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong says he would rather old teammate Donny van de Beek didn’t join Real Madrid – as he doesn’t want to face him as an opponent. Real Madrid forward Gareth Bale has been included in head coach Zinedine Zidane’s travelling squad for their final preseason friendly against Roma on Sunday, the club have announced.
Wales international Bale remained in Spain for Real’s two-match swing in Germany following the collapse of his proposed move to Chinese Super League side Jiangsu Suning, with Zidane having said that Bale was “not fit” to go.
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Bale was on the verge of signing for the Chinese…

Sources: James set for Zidane showdown talks

Steve Nicol explains why Diego Simeone would have to alter his coaching philosophy if Atletico Madrid sign James Rodriguez.

Steve Nicol and Stewart Robson explain why they’re convinced Atletico Madrid are set up to have more success than rivals Real Madrid this campaign.

The FC crew examine Real Madrid’s current issues as Zinedine Zidane’s side head into the La Liga season on the back of a dismal ICC performance.

Gab Marcotti explains how Real Madrid’s shocking defeat to Atletico Madrid has reignited efforts to bring Paul Pogba to the Santiago Bernabeu.
Real Madrid forward James Rodriguez plans to hold talks with manager Zinedine Zidane before making a decision on his future at the club, sources have told ESPN FC.
Last Monday, Madrid informed James they want him to stay at the club despite interest from Atletico Madrid and Napoli.
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However, sources have told ESPN FC that the final decision remains up in the air because James wants to feel like an “important player” in order…

Real Madrid leave out Bale, James for Audi Cup

The FC crew examine Real Madrid’s current issues as Zinedine Zidane’s side head into the La Liga season on the back of a dismal ICC performance.

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.

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 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…

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…

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.

Gareth Bale scored, made a goal-line stop and missed a penalty in Real Madrid’s shootout victory against Arsenal.

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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Source: Real Madrid’s James eyes Atletico move

The FC crew make their predictions for where Dani Ceballos is headed after the Real Madrid midfielder posted a photo inside a London telephone booth.

Rafael Nadal takes some time away from talking tennis to share his thoughts on Real Madrid and the success of their transfer window so far.

Hector Herrera outlines why he chose Atletico Madrid and the achievements he hopes to accomplish with his new club.

Julien Laurens questions whether Joao Felix will be able to express himself at Atletico Madrid like he’s done with Benfica.
Atletico Madrid are interested in signing James Rodriguez from rivals Real Madrid and the player wants to make the move happen, a source close to the player has told ESPN FC.
Earlier this summer Bayern Munich declined to trigger an option to sign James permanently following two years on loan, and he is not in Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane’s plans.
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Napoli had looked a likely destination, bringing a reunion with manager Carlo Ancelotti who worked with…

James Rodriguez, Alexis Sanchez playing for club careers at Copa America

Check out the best goals so far at the 2019 Copa America. Watch the knockout rounds live and on-demand by signing up for ESPN+.

ESPN FC’s Alejandro Moreno makes the case for Colombia being the best team in Copa America so far and the one that could give Brazil the most problems in the final
Inside the bubble of a major international tournament, it somehow seems wrong — almost an act of treason — to be thinking about the club game. The cold fact is, though, that life does not end with the final of the Copa America on July 7, and that the players are rightly concerned with their club careers and the dynamic they will take into the new season. That especially applies to big names in limbo, like two stars on opposing sides of Friday’s intriguing quarterfinal clash in Sao Paulo between…

Napoli want James, Lozano alternative – owner

Gab Marcotti points to the performances of Angel Di Maria, Sergio Aguero and Lionel Messi while examining where Argentina fell short against Colombia.

Relive the spectacular individual effort from James Rodriguez, who opened the scoring…

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