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Real Madrid Captain Nacho Announces Departure After 23-Year Tenure

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12 months ago

June 25, 2024

Real Madrid Captain Nacho

Real Madrid’s long-serving defender and captain, Nacho, is set to leave the club after an impressive 23-year tenure at the Santiago Bernabeu, the La Liga giants announced on Tuesday.

The 34-year-old Spanish international, who joined Real Madrid’s youth academy in 2001, has had a storied career with the club, winning six Champions League titles, four La Liga titles, and two Copa del Rey trophies.

Nacho’s illustrious career is highlighted by his role in lifting Real Madrid’s 15th Champions League trophy at Wembley.

He is one of only five players in history to have won six European Cups, making him a central figure in the club’s history.

Speculation suggests Nacho may be heading to Saudi Pro League side Al-Qadsiah, although no official confirmation has been made.

Nacho’s departure marks the end of an era for Real Madrid, as they bid farewell to one of their most dedicated and successful players.

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Serie A: Lookman nominated for Atalanta’s Player of the Season

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21 hours ago

June 13, 2025

Ekwutos Blog

Ademola Lookman is in the running for Atalanta’s Goal of the Season award, Ekwutosblog reports.

Lookman had two goals nominated for the individual accolade.

The Nigeria international’s superb strike in Atalanta’s 3-2 loss to Real Madrid was the first on the list.

The 27-year-old also earned nomination for his sublime finish in La Dea’s 5-0 trouncing of Empoli at the Gewiss Stadium.

Lookman will be looking to add another individual award to his collections after scooping Atalanta’s Player of the Season prize for the last two campaigns.

He scored 22 times and recorded five assists in 46 appearances across all competitions for the Bergamo club last season.

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EPL: Sign Osimhen instead of Gyokeres – Ferdinand advises Man United

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24 hours ago

June 13, 2025

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Rio Ferdinand

Former Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand has advised his former club to sign Victor Osimhen instead of Viktor Gyokeres.

The Red Devils are in search of more firepower upfront after an underwhelming campaign.

The duo of Rasmus Hojlund and Joshua Zirkzee failed to deliver the goods, with United finishing in a disappointing 15th position on the table.

Ruben Amorim’s side also lost to Tottenham Hotspur in the final of the UEFA Europa League.

Gyokeres, who had an outstanding campaign for Portuguese club Sporting Lisbon, has been linked with a move to Old Trafford.

The forward scored 39 goals and registered eight assists to help Sporting Lisbon clinch the Portuguese League title.

Despite his impressive form in front of goal, Ferdinand believed Osimhen would be a better fit for his old club.

“I think Gyokeres, everyone’s talking about him. Again, I think if I’m looking at the market now and I had to pick him or Osimhen, I’d probably pick Osimhen because of that experience,” the former England international told the Mirror.