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EI now has competition. On May 1, London-based military-data giant Jane’s Information Group and Washington think tank Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) are cosponsoring “Companies on the Ground: The Challenges for Business in Rebuilding Iraq.” Registration: $528 to $1,100. The partnership began planning after the war started. “Bush seemed prepared to use the private sector in ways we haven’t seen before,” says Bathsheba Crocker, a CSIS fellow. “There hadn’t been a lot of focus on the role for the private sector, no one place for businesses to go for in-depth information....

His catcher helped the 45-year-old right-hander extend that mark. Robinson Chirinos hit a go-ahead, three-run homer in the fourth while finishing with four RBIs, and Colon made it through five innings in the Rangers’ 5-3 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Monday night. Colon (7-10) retired 10 consecutive batters after allowing run-scoring doubles by A.J. Pollock and Steven Souza Jr. in the first. Pollock’s liner was misplayed in right field by Joey Gallo....

A total of 14,014,099 supporters attended the total of 848 games played in the La Liga and Second Division (Liga Adelante), according to figures published by the LFP on Tuesday, reports Xinhua news agency. It is the first time in history over 14 million people have seen a Spanish league in a season and is an improvement of 125,917 on the 13,792,333 supporters who watched their teams in the 2014-15 campaign....

Manager Santiago Solari might be the first one to be shown the door by the club, following their underwhelming display against Ajax, but it would not be surprising if several high-profile players are also told to leave in the upcoming summer transfer window. Following the horror season and the emergence of fresh talents such as Vinicius Junior and Sergio Reguilon, it could be the end of an era for Madrid....

Reinier has been linked with a €30million transfer to Madrid this month – reports suggesting the 17-year-old attacker will sign after his 18th birthday on January 19. Asked about his future, a tight-lipped Reinier told reporters: “Let’s wait and see.” Reinier – compared to Brazilian great and former Madrid star Kaka – scored six goals in 14 appearances in Brazil’s Serie A last year as Flamengo won the title....

Madrid followed the 3-0 loss at Eibar with a 2-0 win over red-hot Valencia on Saturday. The victory over Valencia, which had won three straight in the league, moved Madrid from sixth to fifth in the standings, three points behind leader Sevilla and two points behind second-place Barcelona. Sevilla visits fourth-place Alaves on Sunday, while Barcelona hosts Villarreal. Third-place Atletico Madrid, two points off the lead, visits Girona. Valencia lost at Juventus 1-0 in the Champions League on Tuesday, a result that ended its chances of advancing from the group stage....

The Egypt international’s future in Merseyside has been in question over the last few weeks after he refused to rule out a move to either Real Madrid or Barcelona. Salah also revealed earlier on that he was disappointed not to be picked as Liverpool’s captain for their UEFA Champions League clash against Midtjyland, with Trent Alexander-Arnold being given the nod over him. Los Blancos are on the lookout for reinforcements for their misfiring attack since the departure of Cristiano Ronaldo in 2018 as well as Eden Hazard’s terrible luck with injuries since his move to the capital club....

Madrid’s stars gathered in Paris on Monday, dressed in shiny black suits and bow-ties, to watch their midfield magician collect the Ballon d’Or, ahead of Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo. “He is at his peak,” Real coach Santiago Solari said. “That makes it even more beautiful.” From the Grand Palais on the Champs-Elysees, they head this weekend to northern Spain and Alcoraz, Huesca’s recently-expanded stadium with a capacity of just over 7,000, in a town of little more than 52,000 people....

Marca reports that Sergio Ramos has returned to training alongside his teammates ahead of Real Madrid’s game against Osasuna at the weekend. The report also suggests that Ramos could make a cameo appearance off the bench against Osasuna to get some match practice, ahead of the crucial clash against Chelsea. But it remains to be seen if Zinedine Zidane would risk the Spaniard at the weekend, given that Ramos hasn’t played much football this year....

The Frenchman spent five years at Juventus as a player between 1996 and 2001, winning two Serie A titles. Reports in Spain have claimed that Zidane, whose contract with Real Madrid runs until 2022, could be on his way out of the club after the ongoing season. He is currently two years into his second managerial stint with Los Blancos. Zidane was first appointed as Real Madrid manager in 2016....

In case you didn’t know Ramos was recently heavily linked with a move away from Los Blancos with club president Florentino Perez confirming that the defender and his representatives have spoken to him about offers from China. Despite rumours of a feud with the Spaniard, Perez has publicly vocalised his desire to see the captain stay at the club. Ramos himself has addressed the reports in a press conference, assuring Madrid fans that he will remain at the Bernabeu....

In case you didn’t know… Real Madrid’s abysmal season continued as they suffered yet another defeat in LaLiga against Valencia. The Spanish giants endured their ninth defeat in the current campaign, while new managed Zinedine Zidane suffered his first loss in his second stint with the club. Real Madrid goalkeeper Keylor Navas was clearly not the first choice goalkeeper after the arrival of Thibaut Courtois in the past nine months. Zidane used Keylor Navas twice in the three matches after his arrival but Navas had another poor outing against Valencia last night....

In case you didn’t know… Hazard made his first start for Real Madrid in the Champions League as the Spanish giants succumbed to an embarrassing 3-0 defeat to Paris Saint-Germain at the Parc des Princes on Wednesday night. The Belgium international put an end to a long-running saga by leaving Chelsea for Los Blancos over the summer. Real Madrid failed to register a single shot on target against PSG, despite the presence of Hazard, Karim Benzema, and Gareth Bale in the squad, and it could be a worrying sign for the club....

After hosting Liverpool, Los Blancos will welcome Barcelona for an El Clasico which could decide the La Liga title race, before traveling to Anfield next week for the second leg of their Champions League tie. Three wins from three would put Zidane’s side in the perfect position to end the season with silverware, but that is easier said than done. Without further ado, here is the latest Real Madrid news from April 5, 2021:...

The former Manchester United player spent a season on loan with Madrid back in 2014-15, scoring nine goals in 33 matches. RVP gets one last chance to shine Bernabeu director Santiago Aguado has now suggested that the club would be open to taking him back, with the Mexico international having made a huge impression in Germany with Leverkusen. He told Fox Sports: “Yes, I’d like to see Chicharito back at Real Madrid as we feel that he is an excellent player....

The 16th round encounter, which will take place at the Mestalla stadium, was originally scheduled to be played in December but was moved due to Real’s participation in the FIFA Club World Cup, a tournament the Spanish giants won. The trip to Valencia will add to a busy calendar for the La Liga leaders, who will play eight games in the space of 25 days, including their Champions League last 16 two-legged tie against Napoli....

Kepa made his Spain debut on Saturday in a 5-0 win over Costa Rica, and Madrid - along with Arsenal and Juventues - are credited with an interest in the 23-year-old. Real 14/5 to win La Liga However, speaking after his international bow, Kepa told reporters: “I am happy at Athletic, I am calm, I only focus on working for my club. “I know that people talk about me because I have family and friends who read the press and listen to the radio, obviously I am not blind, but I am calm....

Zinedine Zidane’s side lead La Liga by two points from fierce rivals Barcelona and also have a game in hand after their fixture away to Celta Vigo was postponed in February. Madrid meet Bayern in the CL quarter-finals Real beat Leganes 4-2 on Wednesday, with Atletico cementing their third place over Sevilla by overcoming Real Sociedad with a 1-0 win on Tuesday. Diego Simeone’s side are currently 10 points behind Real, having played one more match than Los Blancos....

Inter Milan target Romelu Lukaku Mauro Icardi’s situation is quite complicated. On top of being stripped of the captaincy and being excluded from the squad on consecutive occasions, Icardi is now pushing to have a knee surgery. As such, the Nerazzurri are now looking at Manchester United’s Romelu Lukaku as a potential replacement, according to Italian newspaper Corriere Dello Sport (courtesy: SkySports). Marcus Rashford has now demoted Lukaku to second choice following a string of impressive performances and it is being increasingly suggested that the Belgian’s time at Old Trafford may be up....

West Ham interested in signing Jonjo Shelvey The Hammers are interested in roping in Newcastle United midfielder and famous hothead Jonjo Shelvey to the London Stadium on a permanent basis, according to Sky Sports. As per the report, Newcastle United are open to selling him in the summer. The Hammers are looking to cash in on the opportunity and land him on a £20 million deal. Shelvey’s campaign has been hampered by an injury which has seen his presence being limited to just 9 appearances in the Premier League this season....