Mbappe’s Real Madrid Nightmare: From Dreams to Furies

Mbappé finally signs for Real Madrid, dreaming of joining the marble legends like Cristiano Ronaldo, Benzema, Modric, and Zidane. But his dream takes a horrifying twist as the ghosts of Real Madrid's infamous signings—Hazard, Kaká, Woodgate, Anelka, and Cassano—rise to chase him

Lars Ricken's lob against Juventus

The 1997 UEFA Champions League final took place on May 28, 1997, at the Olympiastadion in Munich. 

Borussia Dortmund faced Juventus and emerged victorious with a 3-1 win. 

Dortmund took the lead in the 29th minute with a goal by Karl-Heinz Riedle, who then scored a second goal five minutes later. 

Juventus managed to pull one back through Alessandro Del Piero in the 65th minute. However, Dortmund sealed their victory with a memorable long-range chip from super substitute Lars Ricken, just 16 seconds after he came onto the pitch, making it 3-1​ 

This victory marked Borussia Dortmund's first and only Champions League title to date. 

The team was managed by Ottmar Hitzfeld, while Juventus was led by Marcello Lippi.

 Despite efforts from key Juventus players like Zinedine Zidane, they couldn't overcome the organized Dortmund defense and effective counter-attacks​

Italy in the 2006 World Cup

How Italy won the 2006 World Cup and about the scandal of the 2002 World Cup

Gareth Bale bicycle kick vs Liverpool

Gareth Bale goal against Liverpool is iconic in the match that Real Madrid won their 13th Champions League

Ramos and Sevilla visit Real Madrid

Sergio Ramos returns to Real Madrid with Sevilla

Zidane's goal against Bayer Leverkusen in the UCL Final 2002

In 2001, Zinedine Zidane joined Real Madrid for a record fee of 150 billion Italian lire (about €77.5 million). 

During his debut season, he scored a legendary match-winning goal with his left foot in the UEFA Champions League Final against Bayer Leverkusen. 

Widely regarded as one of the greatest goals in Champions League history, Zidane's emotional celebration marked a significant moment in his career.

Endrick visits Real Madrid

Endrick visits his future club Real Madrid where his idol Ronaldo had played before 

Jude Bellingham is like Zidane, Raul and Redondo

Roberto Carlos showered compliments on Jude Bellingham and identified three Real Madrid icons—Zidane, Raul, and Redondo—whom the midfielder brings to his mind.

Zidane and Messi and on Scoring in A World Cup Final

Zidane, the legendary figure from France, conducted an interview with Messi, the iconic player from Argentina. During the conversation, both emphasized the immense significance of scoring in a World Cup final.

Francesco Totti: the symbol of loyalty

Roma's iconic player Francesco Totti revealed that he contemplated leaving the Italian capital's team solely for a move to Real Madrid in Spain.

Totti, as reported by the Spanish news agency, stated, "There were moments when I considered departing. It was a season after our Serie A victory, and I was on the verge of joining Madrid. Indeed, I would have bid farewell to Roma solely for Madrid's sake."

He further explained, "Ultimately, my family wasn't supportive of my move to Real Madrid, so I chose to remain in Roma."

Cristiano Ronaldo double kick on Juventus

In the 2018 quarter-finals of the Champions League, during a match held in Turin and with Juventus fans in attendance, Cristiano Ronaldo executed his memorable two-goal feat for Real Madrid against the remarkable Buffon, one of them was his famous double kick which was assisted by Dani Carvajal.

 Ronaldo scored 10 goals against Juventus before joining them from 2018-2021.

 Zidane's exuberant reaction to Ronaldo's goal was matched by applause from the Juventus supporters.

Roberto Carlos free kick

When it comes to free kicks, Roberto Carlos was in a league of his own. 🔥 Rewind to 1997 when he stunned the world with his impossible curler against France, where he kicked the ball from a distance of 41 meters, with a speed of 136km/h and an impressive curve that went around the entire defense.

Zidane is France

Messi the GOAT of the goats

Zidane headbutt Materazzi

World Cup 2006 final which witnessed Italy winning it after beating France in penalties, had one of football's most famous moments "Zidane's headbutt". 

Italy's defender Marco Materazzi said something that provoked France Captain Zinedine Zidane and let Zidane to headbutt Materazzi and therefore he received a red card.

The World Cup: Heroes and beautiful moments

What makes the World Cup different from any tournament? 

For me I started to watch football in 1990 during Italia 90, believing in Diego Maradona, amazed by Roger Milla's celebration and watching Lothar Matthäus lifting the trophy. 

I felt in love with Italy after seeing Roberto Baggio's skill, style and his boney tail. I forgave his penalty miss in the 1994 World Cup, he is Baggio at the end. Bebeto's celebration and tribute to his baby was unforgettable. Saeed Al-Owairan goal on Belgium gave the Arab world a moment of that they create do miracles too.  

All of these colorful moments continued tournament after tournament. Zidane and Ronaldo were at the top of the world and heroes of a new era. Iniesta's goal at the 2010 final was a big moment for Spain's history, and i have witnessed Klose marking himself as all time world cup top scorer. While Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo I'm preparing myself to see their last dance. Mbappe represent the future for me.

As a fan of course I read and watched moments that happened while i wasn't born from other legends. Pele, Moore, Beckenbauer, Muller, Cruyff, Rossi, Tardelli and much more.   

Who is your favorite legend?

Real Madrid Past and now

Zidane and Manchester United

El Clasico (The shadow of giants)

2010s El Clasico was something else