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Real Madrid legend Luka Modric opens up on potential return to the club: ‘Would love to be useful’

Luka Modric and Toni Kroos were Real Madrid’s two midfield pillars for a long time, and the club has failed to replace the duo, even in part, to date.The void in midfield, at this point, appears gap...
Real Madrid legend Luka Modric opens up on potential return to the club: ‘Would love to be useful’

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Real Madrid legend surprises former teammates at training

A legendary figure at La Liga giants Real Madrid paid a surprise visit to the club’s training base on Wednesday. The Blancos icon in question? Luka Modrić.Midfielder Modrić is for his part fresh o...

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Luka Modrić weighs in on 'sad' Cristiano Ronaldo situation amidst feud with Portugal boss

Cristiano Ronaldo's former Real Madrid teammate Luka Modrić has given his thoughts on the ongoing drama between the five-time Ballon d'Or winner and the Portuguese national team

Real Madrid legend Toni Kroos takes his first steps towards becoming a coach

In a major update, AS reports that former Real Madrid midfielder and club legend Toni Kroos has taken his first step towards starting his coaching career.The former Germany international has told the ...

Vinícius Jr. joins Real Madrid legends with message to Lionel Messi after international retirement

Real Madrid star Vinícius Jr. has added his name to the list of high-profile figures associated with Los Blancos to have sent a message of well wishes the way of Lionel Messi this week.This of cours...

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Real Madrid legend reposts video insulting Cristiano Ronaldo in Lionel Messi debate

Real Madrid icon Iker Casillas has on Wednesday caused quite a stir amongst those of a Blancos persuasion. This comes owing to his latest activity on social media…The subject of the Lionel Messi vs ...

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As Messi goes out on top, Ronaldo's Portugal run ends in bizarre controversy | Opinion

In a wild twist of fate, Tuesday, Oct. 6 may have seen the end of both Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi's international careers. The contrast was stark.

Two icons, a glorious farewell and a potentially bitter ending

As Lionel Messi's international career ends in fond farewell, Cristiano Ronaldo's is at risk of petering out. BBC Sport takes a look at what could be the end of the international career's of two football greats.

The lesson Cristiano Ronaldo can still learn from Lionel Messi’s heroic goodbye

Whereas Lionel Messi has ended his national team career as a hero to many, both in Argentina and abroad, Cristiano Ronaldo is staining his legacy with Portugal.

Cristiano Ronaldo's tantrum in Lionel Messi's shadow would be sad ending for great who can't let go

Before Lionel Messi's dream Argentina farewell, Cristiano Ronaldo dropped a near 2,000-word screed on his walkout from the Portugal national team. It really doesn't have to be like this.

📱 After Argentina farewell: Cristiano Ronaldo gets in touch with Messi

There were probably very few dry eyes as Lionel Messi played his final game in an Argentina shirt. One of the greatest, if not THE greatest, has now bid a final farewell to international football. Cr...

Real Madrid impressed by midfielder’s role with national team, believe Mourinho can replicate it

According to journalist Anton Meana on SER Deportivos, Eduardo Camavinga’s role with the French national team is attracting attention inside Real Madrid.The midfielder has not enjoyed his best spell...

Cristiano Ronaldo sends retirement message to Lionel Messi

Real Madrid legend Cristiano Ronaldo has on Wednesday put rivalries to one side, to send a classy message of well wishes the way of Barcelona icon Lionel Messi.Veteran frontman Messi is of course fres...

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Tears, drone ads and a 1,740-word manifesto: Messi v Ronaldo gets one more chapter

In today’s Football Daily: Lionel Messi bows out gracefully, while Cristiano Ronaldo takes a different approach

Cristiano Ronaldo’s heartfelt message to Lionel Messi after Argentina farewell: ‘A story that will last forever’

Cristiano Ronaldo has paid tribute to Lionel Messi following the Barcelona icon’s emotional farewell from international football, offering a rare public display of admiration for one of his greatest...

Real Madrid already planning reinforcements for two key positions in 2027 – Romano

Despite spending a fortune in the transfer market this summer, Real Madrid are looking far from competitive, especially when it comes to keeping up with Barcelona.There are still several weak points t...

Jose Mourinho revisits Real Madrid return and renews focus on Negreira case

After going the last two seasons without winning any major piece of silverware, Real Madrid decided to bet on a tried and tested manager to lead their next project, i.e., Jose Mourinho, who returned t...

Con un nuevo paso: una leyenda del Real Madrid se acerca al mundo de los banquillos

El alemán Toni Kroos, leyenda del Real Madrid, se acerca al mundo de los banquillos, después de haber informado a la Federación Española de su interés en incorporarse al curso de entrenadores destinado a jugadores profesionales.

Real Madrid star admits ‘I was very emotional’ watching Lionel Messi’s international retirement speech

On-loan Real Madrid star Franco Mastantuono has provided an insight into the emotions with which he was forced to deal in the aftermath of Argentina’s clash with Benin in the early hours of Wednesda...

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‘Beautiful’ – Cristiano Ronaldo turns heads with message to Lionel Messi after Argentina retirement

Cristiano Ronaldo commented on Lionel Messi’s Instagram after the 39-year-old played his final match for Argentina. Messi scored once and got two assists in a 3-0 win over Benin on October 6, the final international game of his career.

Daily Thread: 08 October 2026

The Daily Merengue is a place where you can feel free to d all things football. Do not be alarmed by the overt RMCF bias. It’s in the name! Shoutout to the mods who do a fantastic job, Ezek, Valyrian Steel, Kung_Fu_Zizou, Juninho, NeRObutBlanco and yours truly, Felipejack. Arda is the best player of the month La Liga is blocking Dani’s […]

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