You can build a convincing argument that Real Madrid is the best club side in the world, having won the European Cup and Champions League a record 13 times; six times more than the next most successful club, Milan.
Their achievements in 2002 (the side would go on to win La Liga in the 2002-2003 season), however, hold a special place in the hearts of their fans. Champions League winners under managerial genius Vicente del Bosque, who would later take Spain to World and European Championship glory, this team was still packed with home-grown players – six of the team that started the UCL final against Bayer Leverkusen were of Spanish nationality.
It was just before what was to become known as Real’s “galactico” era. Instead of simply going out and buying the most high-profile player for practically every position, in 2002 the team included a few choice foreign superstars, notably French midfield maestro Zinedine Zidane, Brazilian left-back Roberto Carlos and a certain Portuguese wing wizard. One of the key players in the side was the legend, Luís Figo.
João Pereira has extended his contract with Trabzonspor, the Turkish club announced at a press conference on Saturday. The right-back has put pen to paper on a new one-year deal until 2021.
André Silva is enjoying his best goalscoring form in some time in Germany, with the Portuguese striker continuing to enjoy himself in front of goal since the re-start of the Bundesliga.
The English Premier League will resume action on 17 June after a three-month break due to the covid-19 pandemic. With full training sessions now taking place, players are now able to look forward to getting back to business and for Wolverhampton Wanderers midfielder Rúben Neves it is a welcome return.
The return of the German Bundesliga continues to prove a major success, with plenty of goals and quality football provided in the three rounds of action after the league’s re-start.