MADRID — Real Madrid coach Xabi Alonso has praised the maturity of teenager newcomer Franco Mastantuono and downplayed the player's choice of former Barcelona superstar Lionel Messi as the world's best player.

A new edition of LaLiga kicks off for Real Madrid this Tuesday against Osasuna at the Santiago Bernabéu stadium. This match will mark the beginning of

Real Madrid welcomed Franco Mastantuono into the fold last week, nearly two months after completing his signing from River Plate in a deal worth total €63 million.Having spent so heavily on the

Real Madrid's new signing Franco Mastantuono has praised Lionel Messi during his introduction. The 18-year-old Argentine signed a six-year deal with Madrid.

The 2014 Champions League final, where Real Madrid conquered the much awaited La Decima, witnessed the last time a player born in Argentina featured for Los Blancos in an official match. That player was Ángel Di Maria, who was named man of the match as he and Madrid conquered European glory.

After turning 18, Franco Mastantuono officially joined Real Madrid and immediately drew comparisons with Barcelona’s rising star, Lamine Yamal. Both youngsters have already showcased goals, assists, and fearless dribbling,

Franco Mastantuono was officially presented as a new Real Madrid player on Thursday which also happened to be his birthday and even the shirt number he will wear at the club officially came to light