What on earth can I possibly say? There have been rumblings but the reality is still like punch to the gut. It’s Sergio, FFS! Tomorrow there will be a tribute to our capi and then he will speak to the press. I just…can’t at the moment. I will try to find some words later.
Lozil
Yes, I have briefly crawled out from my rock and I hope to soon explain where I have been but for today, it’s all about Iker. Our beloved former Capi called time on a beautiful career. He will always be an icon for Madridistas. I miss his grandpa sweaters, copious tears, pre-game besos and the way he loved Real Madrid so damn much. We were lucky to have him. RM made an official statement full of love (I am side eyeing them a bit, though) and shared a great video – almost 8 minutes of Iker doing what he did best: saves, glorious saves.
Thank you, Iker. We love you.
– Lozil
Oooookay, I didn’t really expect that. Nivea has posted a trailer for an ASMR campaign that they are doing in conjunction with Real Madrid. It will be coming later in the year and you can vote (further down the page) on which character’s film you want to see next: security guard, physiotherapist, greenskeeper or player. If it were up to me, I would just have a perpetual Sergio Ramos ASMR. Can you imagine? The snap of a headband settling into place, the brushing of his hair (it’s getting longer!), the clank of a large Gucci belt buckle, the grunt of exertion as he tries to wiggle into skin tight green jeans, the spritzing of manly cologne, the creak of leather on an overpriced leather Frankenjacket, the jingling of his car keys as he leaves for the mall, the chonk-chonk of his bedazzler as he works on a new ball cap… It would be a beautiful thing. 2020 is already looking up.
– Lozil
Real Madrid held their annual opening training for the fans on Monday at Alfredo Di Stéfano Stadium. Continue reading
It’s been a long time coming! Absolutely delighted that after a decade together the USWNT’s Ali Krieger and Ashlyn Harris (aka Krashlyn) were married on Saturday at an emotional ceremony in Miami. Continue reading
Our latest (and I’m late to report it) official signing for CD Tacon / Real Madrid is German defender Babett Peter! The 31-year-old joins us following a five-year stint with high-flying Vfl Wolfsburg where she won three consecutive Bundesliga titles and five consecutive DFB Pokal trophies. Prior to Wolfsburg, Babett played for FFC Frankfurt (winning one DFB Pokal trophy) and FFC Turbine Potsdam (winning five Bundesliga titles, one UWCL title, and one DFB Pokal trophy) respectively. Continue reading
REIMS, FRANCE – JUNE 05: Osinachi Ohale of Nigeria poses for a portrait during the official FIFA Women’s World Cup 2019 portrait session at Hotel Mercure Reims Centre Cathedrale on June 05, 2019 in Reims, France. (Photo by Ben Radford – FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)
Our latest and unexpected official signing for CD Tacon / Real Madrid is Nigerian defender Osinachi Ohale! The 27-year-old joins us from Sweden where she played for Vaxjo DFF and Vittsjo GIK respectively. Prior to this she was part of the Rivers Angels club in Nigeria’ Women Premier League and the NWSL’s Houston Dash. Continue reading
As always, we take September 11th off as a day of rest and reflection. There is such sadness in the world right now and so much doesn’t make sense. So perhaps today we can take a moment to think of the things that make life worth living: our friends & family, nature, animals, football, ice cream, great music, laughter, art, Sergio’s fashion choices – whatever gives you joy. Then take those feeling of happiness and contentment and send them out into the universe and let’s hope the subsequent outpouring of love works some healing mojo on the world. It need all the positivity that we can generate. And while you are at it, please find ways to be kind to each other, no matter how small or simple. We need that too. I do believe things can get better – I have to believe that – but I also believe that we have to be active participants in making it happen. So please do whatever you can – march, donate, volunteer, adopt earth-friendly behaviors, protect the vulnerable, practice random acts of loving-kindness, send good energy, pray, mediate – it all helps.
Peace,
Lozil
Our latest official signing for CD Tacon / Real Madrid is USA / English forward Chioma Ubogagu! The 26-year-old joins us from Orlando Pride for whom she played the past two seasons. She has also played for Arsenal, Houston Dash, and Brisbane Roar. Continue reading
Don’t know about you but I am really, really, REALLY sad to see Keylor Navas moving on to PSG. Continue reading
Of Headbands and Heartbreak
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