My name is Luke Entwistle, a freelance journalist based in Nice, France and I specialise in French football. I am the editor-in-chief at Get French Football News and my work regularly appears in The Guardian. I have also made TV appearances on BBC Sport, Sky News and CNN.

Growling Gattuso struggles to rouse Marseille from zombie-like trudge

29 Jan 2024  |  the Guardian  |  English  |  Football

Gennaro Gattuso's efforts to inspire Olympique de Marseille were not enough as they drew 2-2 against AS Monaco, despite Monaco being reduced to nine men. The match reflected Marseille's ongoing struggles, with the club facing internal turmoil and fan discontent. The team's performance was described as a 'zombie-like trudge' towards mediocrity, with Gattuso not solely to blame for the club's issues. The article also touches on other Ligue 1 news, including PSG's draw against Brest and Nice's narrow victory over Metz.

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Prakash Kumar is a journalist based in New Delhi, with two decades of experience in the profession. He has worked with the Hindustan Times, Press Trust of India (PTI), Deccan Herald and some other publications in India. In 20 years of journalism, he has covered a rage of areas from crime, extremism,...

Liverpool Vs Real Madrid: Zinedine Zidane Demands 'Maximum Intensity' From His Players

13 Apr 2021  |  https://www.outlookindia.com/  |  English  |  Champions League

Real Madrid, led by Zinedine Zidane, aims to maintain maximum intensity against Liverpool in their Champions League clash, following a 3-1 first-leg victory. Despite key player absences and a demanding schedule, Zidane emphasizes the team's unity and readiness. Liverpool faces a challenging task, having only twice overturned a two-goal deficit in European ties. Zidane remains focused on winning and not compromising on standards, with Real Madrid's recent form boosting their confidence.

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Marco Asensio Zinedine Zidane Vinicius Junior Mohamed Salah Eden Hazard Sergio Ramos Raphael Varane Dani Carvajal Lucas Vazquez Federico Valverde

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Imran Malik is a journalist based in Sukkur, Pakistan.

Champions League preview: Chelsea face Real Madrid with mountain to climb

17 Apr 2023  |  gulfnews.com  |  English  |  Football

Chelsea face a challenging second leg against Real Madrid in the Champions League quarter-final at Stamford Bridge, trailing 2-0 from the first leg. Interim coach Frank Lampard has yet to secure a win in his three matches in charge. Chelsea will be without Ben Chilwell due to suspension and several players due to injuries. Real Madrid, led by Carlo Ancelotti, are in a strong position, having returned to winning ways in La Liga. Historically, Chelsea have a mixed record in overcoming first-leg deficits, while Real Madrid have a strong track record when leading by two goals after the first leg.

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Marco Asensio Frank Lampard Carlo Ancelotti Ben Chilwell Rodrygo Marc Cucurella Kalidou Koulibaly Armando Broja Kai Havertz Ruben Loftus-Cheek Carney Chukwuemeka Vinicius Junior Toni Kroos Ferland Mendy

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Paola Nunez is a bilingual Journalist  (Spanish and English) and a PR and Communication Strategist professional based in Santiago Chile.  Paola has a broad experience in public relations positioning products and companies as leading brands in the Chilean Market.
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Zidane 'erases' Bale from the list for the friendly against Tottenham

29 Jul 2019  |  espndeportes.espn.com  |  Spanish  |  Transfers

Gareth Bale has been excluded from Real Madrid's squad for the Audi Cup in Munich against Tottenham, as he missed training on Monday. Despite not being injured, coach Zinedine Zidane has decided not to include him, continuing his stance on not counting on Bale. Other injured players like Marco Asensio and Thibaut Courtois will also stay in Madrid. Bale's future remains uncertain after failed transfer negotiations with Jiangsu Suning. Real Madrid faces challenges in selling high-value players like Bale and James Rodríguez to fund potential transfers, including Paul Pogba, while adhering to financial fair play regulations.

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José Núñez Tena is a journalist based in Madrid, Spain.

Spain impresses and Germany crashes in their respective debuts at the Qatar World Cup

23 Nov 2022  |  es.euronews.com  |  Spanish  |  Football

Japan stunned Germany with a 2-1 victory in the Qatar World Cup, despite Germany's 26 shots on goal. Spain delivered a spectacular performance, defeating Costa Rica 7-0, positioning themselves as strong contenders. Belgium secured a 1-0 win over Canada, with Thibaut Courtois saving a penalty. Croatia and Morocco ended in a goalless draw, leaving Belgium at the top of Group F.

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My name is Jose Perez and I'm located in Miami. With over 30 years in the Television and Broadcast business, 5 Emmy awards and 11 nominations, I’m sure I’m the right candidate for your production. I have shoot and edited long format news magazine, local, network news shows and documentary. I have ...

Real Madrid – Atlético Madrid: Academy Star Rescues A Derby Day Draw

26 Feb 2023  |  betweentheposts.net  |  English  |  Sports

Real Madrid salvaged a point against Atlético Madrid in a tightly contested derby, thanks to a late goal from academy player Álvaro Rodríguez. The match saw tactical shifts from both sides, with Real Madrid dominating possession but struggling to create clear chances. Atlético Madrid, despite being reduced to ten men after Ángel Correa's red card, took the lead through José María Giménez before Álvaro's equalizer. Both teams will have mixed feelings about the result, with Real Madrid focusing on upcoming cup competitions and Atlético Madrid aiming for Champions League qualification.

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Marco Asensio Álvaro Rodríguez Carlo Ancelotti David Alaba Rodrygo Nacho Toni Kroos Dani Ceballos Luka Modrić Eduardo Camavinga Diego Simeone Stefan Savić Pablo Barrios Saúl Ñíguez José María Giménez Ángel Correa Rodrigo De Paul Marcos Llorente Antoine Griezmann Yannick Carrasco Éder Militão Antonio Rüdiger Karim Benzema Dani Carvajal Federico Valverde Aurélien Tchouaméni Jan Oblak

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Mina Rzouki is a European Football journalist based in London, United Kingdom.

Juventus: Why Italians are so much more than Cristiano Ronaldo

06 Nov 2018  |  BBC  |  English  |  Juventus

Juventus, under the management of Massimiliano Allegri, have built a versatile and deep squad capable of competing at the highest levels in European football. While Cristiano Ronaldo's arrival has garnered significant attention, the team's success is attributed to the collective efforts of players like Federico Bernardeschi, Miralem Pjanic, Paulo Dybala, and Douglas Costa. Allegri's strategic use of substitutions and the ability to adapt to different styles of play make Juventus a formidable opponent. The article highlights the team's depth and versatility, suggesting that Juventus could be the team to beat in Europe this season.

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Marco Asensio Massimiliano Allegri Cristiano Ronaldo Federico Bernardeschi Miralem Pjanic Paulo Dybala Mario Mandzukic Juan Cuadrado Douglas Costa Claudio Marchisio Zinedine Zidane Alvaro Morata Gareth Bale Roberto Mancini Tite Emre Can Sami Khedira Rodrigo Bentancur Jose Mourinho

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Dimas Wahyu Indrajaya is a journalist based in East Jakarta, Indonesia.

Sevilla Vs Real Madrid Result: Rodrygo Scores Beautiful Goal, Los Blancos Win Narrowly

28 May 2023  |  www.inews.id  |  Indonesian  |  Soccer

Real Madrid defeated Sevilla 2-1 in a Spanish League match, with Rodrygo Goes emerging as the hero by scoring a decisive goal. The match took place at Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan Stadium on May 28, 2023. Despite missing key players like Karim Benzema and Marco Asensio due to injuries, Real Madrid dominated the game. Sevilla initially took the lead with a goal by Rafa Mir in the 3rd minute, but Rodrygo's performance secured the victory for Real Madrid.

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