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Ancelotti: “Winning titles at Real Madrid is easier than elsewhere”

Ancelotti: “Winning titles at Real Madrid is easier than elsewhere”

After becoming the club’s most decorated coach in history with 15 titles by beating Pachuca in the Intercontinental Cup final, Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti spoke to the press to admit, “I want to be honest. Winning titles at Real Madrid is easier than elsewhere: you have a fantastic club, a fan base that pushes and a squad with the best players in the world.”

Ancelotti on four titles in 2024
“It has been a fantastic year, and we have had different difficulties throughout the year, injuries… We have finished this year very well, to be honest, and this gives us the confidence we needed and the motivation to continue to have very good results in 2025.”

Ancelotti on what’s next
“We are starting to see players like Rodrygo or Camavinga. The squad is more complete, we have come out of a difficult moment. We are still not at our best level, but we can see something, especially that we are very dangerous in front of our opponents. We come out with the ball from the back to activate those in front of us, the team is very dangerous.”

Ancelotti on his ‘favourite’ title of the 15
“No, obviously not. It’s difficult to say, but the Decima was special for me and for Madrid. Also the Champions League victory in Paris. If I have to choose, it was these two.”

Ancelotti on returning to Real Madrid
“In the days before I never thought I could come back. I made that call just to see if I could find some players to sign. I threw it out like that and they fell for it!”

Ancelotti on whether this calms his nerves
“To remain honest, it’s true. The second part of the season I didn’t like the team and that’s why I was a bit more nervous. In 2025, I’ll be back to normal.”

Ancelotti on celebrations
“We haven’t had a chance to celebrate yet. We will rest during the flight and rest with the family.”

Ancelotti on the impact of the title on the season
“It’s important for us to stay alive until Christmas. There is one more match to prepare well. Since the defeat against Milan the team has grown a lot in attitude and commitment. I am very much alive.”

Ancelotti on coaching Real Madrid
“It’s an honour. Every coach who does this job has to coach Real Madrid one day. I think every coach wants to coach here because it’s the best club in the world.”

Ancelotti on Vinícius possibly taking an extended vacation
“He comes back to us. He goes on vacation on Sunday and comes back on the 30th like everyone else. We don’t have much time to prepare for the match against Valencia, but because of the wear and tear we’ve all had, we return to training on the 30th.”

Ancelotti on staying at the top for so long
“Because of the history we treasure, the tradition of the club and the quality of the players, we have to try to win all the competitions. We have had the luck, the commitment and the strength to win so many titles in 2024 and this fills us with confidence to keep trying in 2025.”

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Could Man Utd Get Sucked Into Premier League Relegation Fight?

Could Man Utd Get Sucked Into Premier League Relegation Fight?

Ruben Amorim increasingly has the look of a man with regrets. Since taking over as Manchester United manager, the Portuguese has won just four out of 10 fixtures in all competitions with Thursday’s 2-0 defeat to Wolves the latest disappointing result to highlight the trouble being experienced by the Old Trafford outfit.

United deserved to lose at Molineux. Bruno Fernandes’ mindless red card reduced his team to 10 men with Wolves able to make the most of its advantage through goals from Matheus Cunha and Hwang Hee-chan. This was Manchester United’s third straight defeat after losses to Tottenham Hotspur and Bournemouth.

When Amorim arrived at Old Trafford, there was a chance that Manchester United could have mounted a late challenge for a Champions League qualification place. Now, United is slumped in 14th place in the Premier League table, 11 points off the top four. The Red Devils are closer to the bottom three.

In fact, the way Manchester United is playing right now, it’s not impossible that it could get sucked into the relegation fight at the foot of the table. Amorim and his players will face Newcastle United and table-toppers Liverpool before the end of the festive stretch of fixtures, meaning even darker days could come in the near future.

 

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“The little things stuck with me” – Super Eagles star credits his Father for Christmas charity act

“The little things stuck with me” – Super Eagles star credits his Father for Christmas charity act

Super Eagles and Fulham attacking midfielder, Alex Chuka Iwobi, has revealed his Father played a huge role in his Christmas charity event a few days ago, Soccernet.ng reports.

The 28-year-old opened a shop in East London under the name “AlexPress“, and stuffed it with food and groceries to give back to the people of the community where he grew up.

Iwobi revealed his Father played a huge role in the act, as he made sure kindness was instilled into the family by showing examples even in the little things.

“Even now, my dad, for example, if we’re going to the shop to get a one-pound drink, he’d give the guy in charge five pounds and tell him to keep the rest. When the bin men came, he’d make sure he was awake when they came around just so he could give them extra bottles of water. Little things like that stuck with me.

My mum and dad do that, and even my sisters do the same. We just like to help other people, especially family. Seeing my parents do that, and being in a position like I am, it’s only right that I give back to the community.

“I was able to create AlexPress, a little mini-mart. The shop is like a road away from the primary school I went to, so we were able to hire that for the day and basically invite as many people to collect Christmas food for their families.

So many people were able to leave with a smile on their faces and it makes it easier for them to enjoy Christmas because I know the cost of living is not easy, so I try to help in any way I can,” the former Everton man told Fulham’s official website.

Away from Iwobi, another Super Eagles star, Victor Osimhen, also gave food items and tricycles to locals of Olusosun, in Lagos, Nigeria – the town where he went from being a boy to being a man.

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Napoli’s Osimhen and Leverkusen’s Boniface Light Up Lagos With ‘Detty’ December Celebration

Napoli’s Osimhen and Leverkusen’s Boniface Light Up Lagos With ‘Detty’ December Celebration

Napoli’s Victor Osimhen and Bayer Leverkusen’s Victor Boniface recently brought the festive season to life in Lagos with an unforgettable December celebration, Soccernet.ng reports.

The two Super Eagles stars joined in the city’s vibrant “detty” December festivities, dancing and relaxing at a club with their peers.

In a video shared on social media, Osimhen, currently in top form with Galatasaray in Turkey, can be seen dancing to a song played in the club, while injured Boniface enjoys a drink from his cup.

Boniface and Osimhen’s Bond
Both players are key figures in the Super Eagles squad. Boniface, seen as the potential replacement for Osimhen when the talisman is injured or on the bench, shares a close bond with his teammate.

After winning the Bundesliga title with Leverkusen last season, Boniface recalled how Osimhen predicted his rise in the German league.

“Shout out to [Victor] Osimhen because I remember when they [Napoli] won the league. He told me next year will be your turn and it’s happening now. Senior man respect,” Boniface told Soccernet.ng.

Even on Boniface’s 24th birthday, Osimhen took to social media to celebrate his teammate:

“Birthday blessings starboy! Only love and well wishes over here man. See you soon!”

Off the pitch, Boniface values his relationship with Osimhen and recently named the Napoli forward as the most valuable contact on his phone. The former Union SG player has also praised Osimhen for his impressive performances at club level.

Osimhen and Boniface: Big in the Transfer Market
The two Super Eagles stars have attracted the attention of top European clubs looking to strengthen their squads.

Premier League clubs, including Manchester United and Arsenal, have previously been linked with both players, and one of them may soon make a move to England.

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