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Real Madrid confirm David Alaba has tested positive for COVID-19 Real Madrid have confirmed new signing David Alaba has tested positive for COVID-19.A brief club statement read: “Real Madrid C. F. confirm...

JULY 28, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Real Madrid defender Alaba tests positive for COVID-19

Real Madrid defender David Alaba has tested positive for the coronavirus

JULY 28, 2021 • Associated Press

Marco Asensio - Active in draw Asensio put one shot on goal and logged five crosses (one accurate) during Wednesday's 1-1 draw with Argentina.

Impact Asensio has worked his way into solid form after a slow start to the Olympic tournament. This game represented his best all-around performance, even without directly contributing to the scoresheet, so it could be worth keeping an eye on him heading into the quarterfinals and beyond.

JULY 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Raphael Varane to Manchester United: the deal that even surprised the club and what to expect for the player and his team-mates Manchester United are signing an experienced, elite defender in Varane. Here is how they got him and why Real Madrid are letting him go

JULY 28, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

David Alaba - Tests positive for COVID-19 Alaba has tested positive for COVID-19, his club announced Wednesday.

Impact Alaba will be cutting things close as he'll need at least 10 days to return from isolation and has just over two weeks until the La Liga season begins. Given the recent departure of Raphael Varane, Alaba is expected to start alongside Eder Militao at center-back when both are fit. However, Ferland Mendy (leg) has yet to recover his own fitness and Alaba is also able to play on the left.

JULY 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Manchester United announces the Raphael Varane transfer There will be no last-minute hold-ups here for Manchester United and their pursuit of star center back Raphael Varane. United and Real Madri...

JULY 28, 2021 • 12UP.COM

Man United to sign defender Raphael Varane from Real Madrid

Manchester United has announced an agreement to sign center-back Raphael Varane from Real Madrid

JULY 27, 2021 • Associated Press

Allegri: I Turned Down Real Madrid To Join Juventus Juventus head coach Massimiliano Allegri was grateful for an offer from Real Madrid but said he could not turn the Bianconeri down.

JULY 27, 2021 • BEINSPORTS.COM

Man Utd and Real Madrid agree £41m Varane transfer ' Goal.com Manchester United have agreed a deal to sign centre-back Raphael Varane from Real Madrid, Goal understands.

JULY 26, 2021 • GOAL.COM

Man Utd and Real Madrid agree Varane transfer ' Goal.com Manchester United have agreed a deal to sign centre-back Raphael Varane from Real Madrid, Goal understands.

JULY 26, 2021 • GOAL.COM

Dani Ceballos - Ankle sprain confirmed Ceballos suffered a grade II sprained ankle during the opening match of the Olympics and likely won't be available for the final group stage match against Argentina, according to A...

Impact Ceballos is reportedly recovering well from his injury, but still needs longer before he's next able to play. Given the player's on motivation, Ceballos could return before the Olympic tournament is over if Spain continue to advance into the later rounds.

JULY 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Takefusa Kubo - Scores in win over Mexico Kubo took five shots (two on target), made three interceptions, sent in two crosses, created one scoring chance and scored a goal in Sunday's 2-1 win over Mexico.

Impact Kubo doubled his goal count in the Olympic tournament with a one-touch finish from inside the box in the sixth minute against Mexico. The skilled attacker has been solid in two full matches played, joining a group of eight players with multiple goals in the competition. He'll have a chance to extend his streak Wednesday against a France side that conceded more goals than any other team in the first two games.

JULY 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Lucas Vazquez - In friendly lineup Vazquez is listed in Sunday's lineup for a friendly against Rangers.

Impact Vazquez missed the end of last season with a sprained knee but should be healthy for the coming campaign as long as he's active in preseason training and games. With two goals and five assists in 24 league appearances, Vazquez is a capable threat whether as a winger or fullback on the right flank.

JULY 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Marco Asensio - Logs assist in win Asensio provided one assist from two chances created and logged three crosses (two accurate) in 22 minutes of Sunday's 1-0 win over Australia.

Impact Asensio made a bigger impact as a sub in this game than he did as a starter in the opener against Egypt. He's still a capable contributor to this team, so a solid effort in the final group stage game against Argentina would probably help him return to the lineup in later games, so long as Asensio continues to progress in the tournament.

JULY 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Dani Ceballos - Misses win over Australia Ceballos (ankle) missed Sunday's 1-0 win over Australia.

Impact Ceballos may not be seen over the rest of the group stage, but he's trying to stay with the national team for the Olympics and could return later on in the tournament. As a result, wait for more news on his health before counting him out.

JULY 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Alaba motivated to follow in Ramos' footsteps at Los Blancos ' Goal.com David Alaba has taken over the prestigious No.4 Real Madrid shirt that was worn by Sergio Ramos for 16 seasons

JULY 23, 2021 • GOAL.COM

Benzema tests positive for virus, delays start with Madrid

Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema has tested positive for the coronavirus

JULY 23, 2021 • Associated Press

Olympics football: Real Madrid's Kubo gives his verdict on South Africa ' Goal.com Japan winger Takefusa Kubo admits his side struggled against South Africa in their Group A 1-0 win at Ajinomoto Stadium.

JULY 22, 2021 • GOAL.COM

Japan opens Olympic men's soccer with 1-0 win over SAfrica

Takefusa Kubo has scored the only goal with a curling strike off the post to give Japan a 1-0 victory over South Africa in their opening match in men's Olympic soccer

JULY 22, 2021 • Associated Press

REPORT: Chelsea Weigh Up Shock Hazard Return From Real Madrid Eden Hazard spent seven seasons with Chelsea, producing some of his best football, and may be in line for a return from Real Madrid.

JULY 22, 2021 • BEINSPORTS.COM

Takefusa Kubo - Nets in opener Kubo scored once on four shots (one on goal) during Wednesday's 1-0 win over South Africa.

Impact Kubo scored the only goal in the match to open the Olympics with a win. The forward looked to be the class of the team, and was the conduit through which everything ran. If Japan are to make a deep run they will push their offense through Kubo.

JULY 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Dani Ceballos - Hopeful to remain with team Ceballos (ankle) told reporters that his ankle "hurts, but he believes he can help the team during this tournament," according to Sergio Santos Chozas of AS.

Impact This is good news for Ceballos and a talented Spanish side which picked up multiple injuries in their opening match against Egypt on Thursday. By the next match against Australia, more should be disclosed about the status of Ceballos, and otherwise Jon Moncayola could be his replacement in the lineup.

JULY 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Marco Asensio - Takes one shot in draw Asensio put one shot on target during Thursday's scoreless draw with Egypt.

Impact Asensio was replaced by Bryan Gil after 68 minutes, but neither was able to make an extraordinary influence on the contest. In a team that tends to share possession as much as it shares attacking duties, Asensio needs to be more clinical in front of goal if he's to hold much value. Up next is a game against Australia, which won their opening game 2-0 over Argentina.

JULY 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Dani Ceballos - Injures ankle against Egypt Ceballos exited late in the first half of Thursday's match against Egypt after getting a stomp on his ankle.

Impact Ceballos had immediate swelling on his ankle Thursday and doesn't seem likely to start Sunday's match. He dealt with a calf issue this past season and the hope is that this ankle injury doesn't keep him out the rest of the Olympics. Jon Moncayola replaced him in Thursday's game.

JULY 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Alaba says he's honored to take over Ramos' jersey at Madrid

New Real Madrid signing David Alaba says it will be an “honor” to wear Sergio Ramos’ No. 4 jersey at the Spanish club

JULY 21, 2021 • Associated Press