Barcelona and Real Betis are the other European soccer majors vying for the prestigious trophy
Real Madrid
Barcelona
Dubai’s Galaxy Racer signs $3.1bn deal with La Liga
Dubai-based esports and gaming firm Galaxy Racer has signed a 15-year partnership with Spain’s La Liga.
The long-term partnership looks to strengthen Spain’s top-flight football league’s hold on the developing MENA and India markets.
The joint venture brings the home of Real Madrid and Barcelona closer to fans in the region and sets up a prospective lucrative […]
Dubai
Real Madrid theme park opening in Dubai in 2023
Real Madrid theme park will open in partnership with Dubai Parks and Resorts
football
In pictures: Saudi entertainment chief Turki Al-Sheikh meets Zinedine Zidane
Real Madrid manager Zinedine Zidane is the latest football legend to meet with General Authority for Entertainment chairman Turki Al-Sheikh, who is also owner of UD Almeria FC in Spain.
FC Barcelona
Spanish football league LaLiga appoints new MENA boss
Maite Ventura will be tasked with elevating the LaLiga brand value and fan engagement in the Middle East and North Africa
FC Barcelona
Video: Real Madrid faces Omani lawsuit
An Omani court has ordered that Spanish football giants Real Madrid pay $1.19 million in compensation to an Oman-based events company after failing to bring to bring its top footballers to a 2014 Oman Legends Cup match against arch-rivals FC Barcelona.
FC Barcelona
Real Madrid ordered to pay $1m over Oman football match
The Spanish club Real Madrid was sued for failing to bring its top stars to a 2014 match against Barcelona held in Oman
Abu Dhabi
In pictures: Real Madrid win Club World Cup for record seventh time
The Real Madrid beat Al Ain at Zayed Sports City Stadium in Abu Dhabi and rounded off the year with another title. Goals from Modric, Marcos Llorente, Sergio Ramos and Nader, who scored an own goal saw the madridistas enter the history books for winning the Club World Cup for three consecutive years.
Abu Dhabi
Real Madrid ease past Al Ain to win Club World Cup
The Spanish club has now won a record World Club World Cup titles
Abu Dhabi
In pictures: Gareth Bale quick-fire hat-trick to send Real Madrid into the Club World Cup final
Gareth Bale hit an 11-minute hat-trick on Wednesday as Real Madrid strolled into the Club World Cup final by beating Kashima Antlers 3-1 in Abu Dhabi. Bale scored in the 44th, 53rd and 55th minutes at the Zayed Sports City Stadium to put Madrid within touching distance of a record fourth success in this competition, and their third triumph in a row.
Abu Dhabi
In pictures: Real Madrid squad stepped out on to the training pitch in Abu Dhabi
Real Madrid players carried out an evening session at the New York University campus as they prepare for the Club World Cup semi-final encounter against Kashima Antlers on Wednesday at the Zayed Sports City Stadium in Abu Dhabi.
Abu Dhabi
In pictures: Emirates A380 new livery featuring Real Madrid players
Real Madrid arrived in Abu Dhabi, who won the last two editions will face Kashima Antlers in the semi-finals of the FIFA Club World Cup
Abu Dhabi
Emirates airline’s new Real Madrid A380 flies squad to Abu Dhabi
Emirates airline unveils new Real Madrid A380 decal with charter flight to FIFA Club World Cup
Al Ain FC
Al Ain set up FIFA Club World Cup semi-final against River Plate
Real will travel to the UAE after their La Liga match against Rayo Vallecano on Saturday
Abu Dhabi
Line-ups announced for upcoming Fifa World Club Cup in Abu Dhabi
As many as 30,000 foreign football fans are expected in Abu Dhabi for the event.
Aref Hamed Al Awani
Abu Dhabi exploring possibility of hosting La Liga game
Opposition in Spain between clubs and federations might act as a challenge in the Abu Dhabi’s bid to host the games
Champions League
Mohamed Salah signs new long-term contract at Liverpool
Mohamed Salah’s goals played a large part in Liverpool reaching the Champions League final against Real Madrid