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Santiago Bernabeu Trophy against Rosenborg BK
The 31st edition of the Santiago Bernabeu Trophy was to pit Real Madrid and AC Milan against each other, but the match has had to be postponed due to a change in opponent following security measures provoked by the Atletico Madrid-Panathinaikos Champions League qualifier. The Trophy will now take place on 24 August.
The Whites continue impressing the world
FedEx Field hosted an exhibition of Real Madrid’s offensive prowess. The goals were late in arriving, but they were well worth the wait. Higuain knocked in a brace, Robben scored with a lob over the keeper and the Whites proved to the world that they mean business.
Draw in the debut
The Santiago Bernabeu Stadium greeted the new Real Madrid. Manuel Pellegrini, Cristiano Ronaldo, Karim Benzema, Garay and Esteban Granero made their debut at the White Colosseum. Al Ittihad pulled no punches because they risked being eliminated of the Peace Cup with a defeat after their 3-1 loss to Liga Quito. Raul and Aboucherouane scored for [...]
Cristiano’s Bernabeu debut
Cristiano Ronaldo, one of the icons of the new Real Madrid, made his Santiago Bernabeu debut against Al Ittihad.
“I’m happy with my debut”
Cristiano Ronaldo was happy with his debut match at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium. The player said that getting back into shape is what really matters at this stage.
Following in Zidane’s footsteps
Tonight’s presentation will be very special for Karim Benzema for two reasons; he will be making a lifelong dream come true and will be presented exactly eight years after the presentation of Zinedine Zidane.
Fifteenth French Madridista
Parages was the first player to join Real Madrid from Spain’s northern neighbor. Karim Benzema is the most recent. Between the two were players of the likes of Zidane, Kopa, Anelka, Karembeu, Makelele… the best predecessors for the new Madridista. But he won’t be the only Frenchman currently on the team; Benzema gets to share [...]
Chronology of Cristiano’s big day
Tonight’s event at the Santiago Bernabeu has all the makings of an historic evening. At 21:00 CET, thousands of fans will welcome the newest idol of the Madridista family. Hours prior to even landing in the Spanish capital, Cristiano Ronaldo’s arrival has generated so much hype that hundreds of fans already gathered around the confines [...]
Cristiano is in Madrid
Cristiano Ronaldo is in Madrid, the city in which he will live for at least six years. The player came in a private flight and landed in Torrejon close to 12:30. He is now heading to Sanitas La Moraleja Hospital to have his medical examination prior to visiting the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium.
Kaka, Ronaldo and Benzema join forces
By signing Kaka, Cristiano Ronaldo and Benzema, Real Madrid have united the top three players of their respective former leagues.
Contract signed
Raul Albiol is officially a Real Madrid player. The international defender signed his contract alongside president Florentino Perez. The event took place in the Board Room of the Santiago Bernabeu minutes prior to the player’s official presentation on the turf of the Madridista stadium Also on hand were President of Honor, Alfredo di Stefano, Jorge Valdano, [...]
Benzema, the new French star
Karim Benzema, who is the fourth player to sign for Real Madrid this summer, is an absolute idol in France, where everyone from Michel Platini to Just Fontaine is singing his praise as the “best forward in all of Europe.”
Albiol at the Bernabeu
It will be an intense day for Raul Albiol. After passing his medical earlier in the day, he went to the Bernabeu and was received by Director General and Presidential Aide Jorge Valdano. Sporting Director Miguel Pardeza and Director of Institutional Relations Emilio Butragueño also welcomed the footballer. He will be presented at 21:00 CET in an event [...]
Spain 0-2 USA
USA caused another sensation at the FIFA Confederations Cup South Africa 2009, beating European champions Spain 2-0 to book a place in their first-ever world final. The Spaniards controlled possession at Bloemfontein’s Free State Stadium, but the USA, losers of their first two games here in South Africa, played a brave and spirited 90 minutes [...]
Milan, Santiago Bernabeu Trophy rival
The 30th edition of the Santiago Bernabeu Trophy brings together the two most-heralded teams of Europe. Real Madrid and Milan will square off on 25 August in a match that will also serve as a presentation of a team in front of its home crowd.
