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Superstar reveals why he rejected Liverpool despite the move being 'close'

Kylian Mbappe has revealed that Liverpool came close to signing him during his breakthrough season at Monaco, but the French superstar ultimately decided against a move to Anfield.

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Real Madrid need more from young star Schröder to reach new UWCL heights

Felicia Schröder delivered a scintillating performance, save for several missed chances that could have given Real Madrid the win over Paris Saint-Germain.

Soccer News / TWSN / September 22

Madrid Derby Drama Explained: Atlético vs Real Madrid Red Cards

Last Sunday, Real Madrid and Atlético Madrid met in a tense derby at Riyadh Air Metropolitano Stadium. The aftermath centered on red cards, hard tackles, and controversial referee decisions after Los Blancos lost 2-1.

Soccer News / Goal.com / September 22

'Your memory is short, and where was the respect before?': Real Madrid's channel mocks Atlético after the derby crisis

Real Madrid's channel attacks their neighbours: you demand respect for referees, but only sometimes! Real Madrid's official channel hit back at Atletico Madrid with a lengthy video, a direct and forceful reply to the Madrid club's post-derby statement and to Diego Simeone's comments on the referee's performance.

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Real Madrid News / Goal.com / September 22

Mbappé reveals: 'I was close to Liverpool, here’s when'. And on the Ballon d'Or..

The Real Madrid and France star: “I didn’t expect to be the all-time top scorer at the World Cup at 27” Kylian Mbappé , the Real Madrid and France star, has spoken to The Athletic .

Soccer News / Goal.com / September 22

'The dressing room knows the truth': behind the scenes of Vinicius's catastrophic decline at Real Madrid

Real Madrid in a state of shock after the derby A Spanish press report on Tuesday lifted the lid on the sharp drop in form of Real Madrid's Vinicius Junior this season.

Real Madrid News / Goal.com / September 22

Fiery response from Tebas to Real Madrid: I will not bow to anyone, and I will state my position even if you don't like it!

The president of La Liga challenges Real Madrid: representing all clubs does not mean obeying the strongest Javier Tebas, president of La Liga, has continued his escalation with Real Madrid after responding to the strongly worded statement issued by the Spanish club against him.

Kylian Mbappe News / Goal.com / September 22

'I was on the verge of joining Liverpool': Jürgen Klopp came within a whisker of coaching an absolute superstar

Real Madrid’s star striker Kylian Mbappe (27) has revealed that he really once came close to a move to Liverpool. At the time, the current Germany head coach Jürgen Klopp (59) was still manager of the English top club.

Real Madrid News / Goal.com / September 22

'Crossing all limits': Real Madrid threaten a journalist who compared their channel to terrorist newspapers

The Spanish journalist mocked the Real Madrid club and accused it of "blindness" to the reasons for its failure. Real Madrid launched a sharp attack on the Spanish journalist Juanma Castaño over his comparison of the club's official channel to a newspaper that supports terrorism, and threatened to resort to legal action.

Zinedine Zidane News / Goal.com / September 22

Surprise absence: Mbappe stirs Zidane's concerns as the new era begins

Real Madrid star confined to bed at the start of France camp Kylian Mbappé sat out France training on Tuesday. The captain of Les Bleus was struck down by a health problem that ruled him out of the squad's second session under Zinedine Zidane.

Real Madrid News / Caught Offside / September 22

Barcelona and Real Madrid step up interest as Man Utd ace considers Spain move

Manchester United teenager JJ Gabriel appears increasingly likely to leave Old Trafford, with the highly rated youngster reportedly having reached an important agreement on his preferred next step.

Real Madrid News / Goal.com / September 22

'His statements are dangerous and unbecoming of an official': Real Madrid open fire on Tebas and demand his removal

The Royal Club in an official statement: we need a new president to carry out his duties with integrity Real Madrid have sharpened their tone towards Javier Tebas after the president of La Liga hit out at the club's complaints over refereeing decisions following the derby.

Real Madrid News / Goal.com / September 22

'His statements are dangerous and unbecoming of an official': Real Madrid opens fire on Tebas and demands his removal

Real Madrid in an official statement: we need a new president to carry out his duties with integrity Real Madrid have sharpened their attack on Javier Tebas after the president of Spain's league association, La Liga, criticised the club's complaints over refereeing decisions in the wake of the derby.

Real Madrid News / Goal.com / September 22

A winter transfer: will Galatasaray ease Real Madrid's burden?

Out of Mourinho's plans Eduardo Camavinga's role at Real Madrid has shrunk. The France midfielder no longer even features among Jose Mourinho's starting options, capping a summer in which he sat firmly among the candidates for the exit door.

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Soccer News / Goal.com / September 22

Deserved or harsh? A refereeing expert reveals to Koora his opinion on the punishment of the Madrid derby referee

The former Portuguese official confirms the derby referee's error of judgement on two controversial incidents Former Portuguese referee Bruno Paixao has given his verdict on the controversy that erupted after the derby between Real Madrid and hosts Atletico Madrid in the Spanish league.

Real Madrid News / Caught Offside / September 22

Kylian Mbappe reveals why he 'didn’t listen' to Liverpool pleas despite being 'close' to transfer

Real Madrid superstar Kylian Mbappe has spoken out on his decision to reject the chance to join Liverpool earlier in his career. It seems the France international, now one of the best players of his generation, had come close to joining the Reds when he was still a youngster at Monaco.

Real Madrid News / Goal.com / September 22

Has Real Madrid let slip a new Rodri?

He left through the back door! Chema Andrés needed only three matches in a Brighton shirt to catch the eye and ignite comparisons with one of Spanish football's most prominent stars of recent years.

Real Madrid News / Goal.com / September 22

Catalan newspapers slam Mourinho: tonnes of noise, little football

Is she right? José Mourinho's comments against the referee following Real Madrid's 2-1 defeat to Atlético Madrid in the capital derby sparked widespread anger in the Catalan press, which attacked the Portuguese coach's style and questioned the value of his return to the helm of the royal club.