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Bernardo Silva

Bernardo Silva — Portuguese midfielder who joined Real Madrid on a two-year contract from Manchester City in June 2026 after nine years with City.

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  1. June 2026
  2. The Namibian

    Bernardo Silva joined Real Madrid on a free transfer

    Source

    Bernardo Silva had started the day by joining Real Madrid on a free transfer but he ended it by watching from the bench after Martinez took him off at half-time.

    Ronaldo fails to shine as DR Congo earn historic World Cup point
  3. The Namibian

    Bernardo Silva signed for Real Madrid on a two-year deal

    Source

    One of that squad is pivotal midfielder Bernardo Silva, who signed for Real Madrid on a two-year deal on Wednesday, a month after his contract with Manchester City expired.

    England enter World Cup fray as Ronaldo makes history
  4. The Namibian

    Bernardo Silva signed two-year deal with Real Madrid

    Source

    Portugal midfielder Bernardo Silva has signed a two-year deal with Real Madrid, the La Liga giants announced Wednesday.

    Bernardo Silva signs two year deal with Real Madrid
  5. The Namibian

    Bernardo Silva left Manchester City after nine trophy-laden years

    Source

    Silva had left Manchester City after nine trophy-laden years when the 31-year-old's contract expired at the end of last season.

    Bernardo Silva signs two year deal with Real Madrid

Friday 7 August

  1. Real Madrid extend Vinicius contract, sign Diomande

    Real Madrid announced a six-year contract extension for forward Vinicius Junior through June 2032 and signed teenage winger Yan Diomande from Leipzig as the club aims to end a two-year trophy drought under manager Jose Mourinho.

    7 August 2026 · The Namibian

Wednesday 17 June

  1. DR Congo earn historic World Cup point, draw with Portugal

    The Democratic Republic of Congo secured their first ever point at the World Cup finals, drawing 1-1 with Portugal in Group K on Wednesday. Yoane Wissa's header equalized Joao Neves's early goal, with the African side appearing in their first World Cup since 1974 and more than holding their own despite disrupted preparations due to an Ebola outbreak.

    17 June 2026 · The Namibian

  2. England and Portugal open World Cup campaigns

    England begin their World Cup bid against Croatia on Wednesday, seeking to end a 60-year wait for a trophy, while Cristiano Ronaldo is set to play in a record-equalling sixth World Cup tournament for Portugal against the Democratic Republic of Congo.

    17 June 2026 · The Namibian

  3. Bernardo Silva joins Real Madrid on two-year contract from Manchester City

    Portuguese midfielder Bernardo Silva has signed a two-year deal with Real Madrid after nine trophy-laden years at Manchester City, where he made 459 appearances and scored 76 goals since 2017.

    17 June 2026 · The Namibian

Saturday 30 May

  1. Ronaldo heads sixth World Cup with Portugal aiming first glory

    Cristiano Ronaldo is making a record sixth World Cup appearance with Portugal, who face DR Congo, Uzbekistan, and Colombia in Group K. At 41, Ronaldo has not scored in his last nine World Cup and Euro matches combined, though manager Roberto Martinez has kept faith in him after his recent success in the Nations League.

    30 May 2026 · The Namibian

Saturday 25 April

  1. Manchester City beats Southampton 2-1 in FA Cup semi-final

    Manchester City came from behind to defeat Southampton 2-1 and reach the FA Cup final, with Nico Gonzalez's late strike sealing their place and keeping alive hopes of a domestic treble. The victory ends Southampton's 20-game unbeaten run.

    25 April 2026 · The Namibian

Monday 23 March

  1. Man City win League Cup; O'Reilly scores twice against Arsenal

    Manchester City defeated Arsenal 2–0 in the League Cup final at Wembley, with Nico O'Reilly scoring twice after Arsenal goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga's costly error. The victory gives City their ninth League Cup and manager Pep Guardiola his fifth triumph in the competition.

    23 March 2026 · The Namibian

Sunday 15 March

  1. Arsenal youth star Dowman scores in Premier League title push

    Max Dowman, 16, became the Premier League's youngest ever goalscorer as Arsenal defeated Everton 2-0 to extend their lead over Manchester City to nine points. City drew 1-1 with West Ham, continuing their recent struggles in the title race.

    15 March 2026 · The Namibian

Wednesday 11 February

  1. Manchester City closes Arsenal gap with dramatic Liverpool win

    Manchester City beat Liverpool late on Sunday to cut Arsenal's Premier League lead to three points, with the Gunners facing Brentford on Thursday. Liverpool's defeat damages their Champions League hopes, while Tottenham and Newcastle managers face mounting pressure after poor league positions despite Champions League qualification.

    11 February 2026 · The Namibian

Monday 9 February

  1. Manchester City defeats Liverpool to close Arsenal lead

    Erling Haaland's stoppage-time penalty gave Manchester City a 2-1 comeback win at Liverpool on Sunday, their first away victory at Anfield in front of a crowd since 2003, reducing Arsenal's Premier League lead to six points.

    9 February 2026 · The Namibian

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