Real Madrid defender Nacho reveals he was told to give up football as a youngster due to battle with diabetes Real Madrid defender Nacho has revealed that he was once urged to give up football as a youngster after being diagnosed with diabetes. The 27-year-old is currently enjoying his most prolific season with Madrid in terms of first-team appearances and is expected to be included in Spain’s squad for the upcoming World Cup qualifier against Israel later this month.
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Chaos at boardroom level, Galacticos over cantera – are Barcelona turning into Real Madrid?
With expensive signings, no midfield plan and a cold relationship between players and club chiefs, the Blaugrana have started to resemble their rivals The roles have reversed. Not so long ago it was Real Madrid who were known for their policy of signing superstars and their turmoil in the boardroom, while Barcelona bolstered their strength in depth by plucking players from their youth system.
Will Real Madrid, Barcelona or Atletico win La Liga?
That’s the trouble with games in hand – you have to win them. Real Madrid slipped up on Wednesday night at the Mestalla and as Marca declared on Thursday morning, there is life on planet Liga.
Zidane’s experiment with Real Madrid nearly backfired against Osasuna
When Real Madrid traveled to bottom-dwelling Osasuna on Saturday, nobody would have expected much of a match. The final score, a 3-1 win for Los Blancos, seems like a predictable result.