There will be no bow on football’s greatest stage for one of history’s great goalscorers. We’re about to find out how his career winds down Sign up for the World Behind the Cup: a newsletter about more than soccer While soccer’s calendar offers few moments of respite, the World Cup doubles as a time for referendums on the legacies of great players. Lionel Messi, Luka Modrić and Cristiano Ronaldo approach this summer’s tournament expecting it to be their final turn on their sport’s biggest stage. Kevin De Bruyne and Casemiro could clarify their complicated international careers in North America; Neymar may not get the same chance. Missing a sendoff like this may be a bit more relatable to the life that we mortals endure. Indeed, there’s no crueler way for an international career to end than tripping at the final hurdle of World Cup qualification.

Real Madrid returned to winning ways for the first time in a month, ending a four-game winless streak in the process, against Alaves on Tuesday night. Their 2-1 victory did bring with it a bitter note though. After 45 minutes, Eder Militao went down awkwardly. The Brazilian had just looped a shot inside the box […] The post Real Madrid receive first update after Eder Militao limps off against Alaves appeared first on Football España.

Former Italian striker Aldo Serena believes Juventus defender Gleison Bremer would be the ideal signing for Inter Milan. Most fans and observers consider the Brazilian one of the best centre-backs in Serie A, if not the ultimate best. The 29-year-old sustained an ACL injury in October that ruled him out of action for the rest […] The post Aldo Serena Tells Inter Milan To Pursue Juventus Defender: “Exceptional Signing” appeared first on SempreInter.com.

Real Madrid coach Álvaro Arbeloa backed Vinicius Junior after the star forward was whistled by fans during the team's 2-1 win over Alavés on Tuesday, saying Vinícius had "turned the whistles into applause" with his second-half goal.

A round-up of all the games on Tuesday night in La Liga, as the stakes grow ever higher in the final stages of the season. RCD Mallorca 1-1 Valencia: Mallorca rue chances Martin Demichelis was left ruing his side’s missed opportunity at Son Moix on Tuesday night, after RCD Mallorca drew with Valencia. Following a […] The post La Liga Round-Up: Isco makes long-awaited return for Betis as Unai Simon digs out Athletic Club appeared first on Football España.

Kylian Mbappé and Vinicius Junior each scored as Real Madrid ended a four-game winless streak by defeating Alaves 2-1 on Tuesday to move closer to Spanish league leader Barcelona.

Real Madrid manager Alvaro Arbeloa was forced to answer multiple questions on his players being whistled by their own fans for a third time this season, following Los Blancos’ 2-1 win over Alaves. Vinicius Junior was the main target for the Santiago Bernabeu again, despite turning out to be the match-winner. Of course the main […] The post “I was whistled as a player too” – Real Madrid manager Alvaro Arbeloa on Vinicius Junior reaction appeared first on Football España.

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Real Madrid got themselves back on track in LaLiga as goals from Kylian Mbappe and Vinicius Junior sealed a 2-1 win over Alaves at the Santiago Bernabeu on Tuesday. After failing to win their last two league matches, Madrid returned to winning ways here, but they still find them six points adrift of leaders Barcelona, […] The post Real Madrid 2-1 Alaves: Mbappe and Vinicius help Arbeloa´s side return to winning ways appeared first on Soccer News.