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Ronaldo hopes for Madrid return against Barcelona

Cristiano Ronaldo is hoping to return to Real Madrid in time for the derby against Spanish champion Barcelona later this month.

Ronaldo, Messi on FIFA player of the year list

Real Madrid winger Cristiano Ronaldo and Barcelona forward Lionel Messi are on a 23-player shortlist for this year's FIFA player of the year award.

Ronaldo to miss AC Milan match with ankle injury

Cristiano Ronaldo will not recover from an ankle injury in time for Real Madrid's Champions League match at AC Milan next week.

Ronaldo picks Messi as Golden Ball favorite

Real Madrid winger Cristiano Ronaldo thinks Barcelona striker Lionel Messi could succeed him as the best player in Europe by winning the Golden Ball award.

So far so good for big-spending Real Madrid

After five wins in five league games, a 5-2 away victory in the Champions League and Cristiano Ronaldo's five goals in four games, it looks like Real Madrid's offseason spending spree was worth it.

Owen goal is Ferguson answer to noisy neighbors

With Cristiano Ronaldo scoring freely for Real Madrid and Carlos Tevez embarrassing Manchester United's goalkeeper, the soccer world must have wondered whether Alex Ferguson had blundered by letting the two stars leave Old Trafford.

Police: Fireworks thrown at Real Madrid's hotel

Swiss police have increased security at the Zurich hotel where Real Madrid players are staying after an apparent fireworks attack on the building overnight.

Bolt arrives in Spain to watch Real-Deportivo game

Usain Bolt has arrived in Spain for a weekend visit to watch Real Madrid play Deportivo La Coruna in the kickoff to the Spanish soccer season.

Barcelona, Madrid set for Spanish title battle

Real Madrid's ambitious plan to dislodge Barcelona from the perch of world soccer begins with the start of the La Liga season, where an exciting title contest between classic rivals is likely to have all eyes focused on the Spanish league this year.

Real Madrid pulls away in 2nd, tops DC United 3-0

For the longest time, more than $300 million worth of spanking-new Real Madrid talent couldn't get the ball past a modestly paid goalkeeper named Josh Wicks, who dived left, right and took command in front of his net to keep D.C. United in the game against soccer's latest edition of the best team money can buy.

Barca comes to Seattle for match with Sounders

It was supposed to be a simple assignment for the Travel Channel: go to Spain and document the passion and simmering animosity in the rivalry between Real Madrid and FC Barcelona.

Ronaldo scores first Madrid goal

Cristiano Ronaldo scored his first goal for Real Madrid in a 4-2 victory over Liga de Quito in the Peace Cup on Tuesday.

Ronaldo scores first Madrid goal

Cristiano Ronaldo has scored his first goal for Real Madrid in a 4-2 victory over Liga de Quito in the Peace Cup on Tuesday.

Ronaldo makes low-key Madrid home debut

Cristiano Ronaldo produced only glimpses of his talent during his home debut for Real Madrid in a 1-1 draw with Al Ittihad on Sunday.

Ronaldo misfires in 1st match for Real Madrid

Cristiano Ronaldo struggled in his first match for Real Madrid, missing two free kicks in a preseason friendly against the Shamrock Rovers, a Dublin club of part-time players.

80,000 fans welcome Ronaldo to Real Madrid

Cristiano Ronaldo received a rapturous welcome from 80,000 Real Madrid fans Monday, an outpouring so exuberant the soccer star had to be hustled away when spectators leaped barriers and took the field.

Kaka ushers in latest Real Madrid era

With the crowd chanting his name, Kaka received a roaring welcome Tuesday when he was introduced at his new home of Real Madrid before at least 50,000 fans.

Real Madrid agrees to deal for Valencia's Albiol

Real Madrid has reached a deal to sign Spain defender Raul Albiol from Valencia.

Ronaldo ready to offer range of skills to Madrid

So what will Real Madrid be getting for more than $130 million? Cristiano Ronaldo's mesmerizing ball skills are unquestionable, while the Portugal winger's goal-scoring exploits could fill a DVD boxed set.

Madrid signs Kaka

Real Madrid has announced the signing of Brazilian star Kaka from AC Milan.

Toronto FC confirms exhibition against Real Madrid

Toronto FC has confirmed it will host Spanish powerhouse Real Madrid in an exhibition match this summer.

Real Madrid presents new coach Manuel Pellegrini

Real Madrid introduced new coach Manuel Pellegrini as the figure to reinvigorate the club following its first season without a trophy in three years.

DC United to host Real Madrid in August friendly

D.C. United will play Spanish power Real Madrid in an exhibition match this summer.

Florentino Perez to run for Real Madrid president

Florentino Perez has announced that he will run for Real Madrid president in this summer's election.

Madrid's Raul marks 2011 for retirement

Real Madrid's all-time leading goal scorer, Raul Gonzalez, plans to play two more seasons for the Spanish club before retiring, although he may play on in the United States.

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Ribery: Staying and never wanted Real move
Source: ESPN.com

Bayern Munich midfielder Franck Ribery has slammed the door firmly shut on a possible departure from the Bundesliga club.

Arsenal in pole position to sign £17m Real Madrid striker Klaas-Jan Huntelaar after Spurs exit
Source: the Mail online

Arsenal are firm favourites to capture Real Madrid striker Klaas-Jan Huntelaar after rivals Tottenham Hotspur effectively withdrew their interest in the £17million-rated Dutch international after signing Portsmouth's Peter Crouch.

United to make Real an offer they can't refuse for Casillas
Source: the Mail online

I don't believe this for a second but it's also -- weirdly -- the reason I read the Daily Mail and other British press daily.. it's addictive.

How Real Madrid can afford to buy Kaká
Source: The Times

Without a Russian oligarch or Arab sheikh, where do Real find the money to outspend everyone? For a start, Real are a massive club, with possibly the biggest footballing brand name in the world.

Pick one please
Source:

Florentino Perez can't make up his mind between Villa, Forlan, and Kaka. Odds are he ends up taking all three just for kicks.

Will Pep Guardiola Debut Managerial Season End Up In Tears?
Source:

True champions emerge from trying circumstances so if Guardiola succeeds in negotiating all the hurdles, this baptism of fire will only strengthen his resolve and add to his experience. We could very well be witnessing a new era of dominance by the Blaugrana.

Schuster sacked, Ramos in
Source: ESPN.com

Bernd Schuster left Real Madrid on Tuesday by mutual consent with former Sevilla and Tottenham boss Juande Ramos named as his replacement on a six-month contract.

Real Madrid agree deal for striker Huntelaar
Source: ESPN.com

Spanish champions Real Madrid have confirmed Ajax forward Klaas Jan Huntelaar will join the club in January. The 25-year-old, who has long been linked with a move to Madrid, will sign a deal with the capital club until June 2013 subject to passing a medical.

Serious Spanish Saturday Surprises

Real Madrid and Valencia lost their Primera Division matches this weekend. To usually unimpressive Valladolid and Gijon. Real Valladolid - Real Madrid 1-0

Deadline Deals Break Premier League Transfer Record
Source: soccernetlive.com

In the recent transfer window, deadline deals break a Premier League transfer record by surpassing the 500 million mark from some 470 million in 2007.

Champions League draw in full
Source:

Holders Manchester United will face Celtic in the Champions League group stages following the draw in Monaco. Runners-up Chelsea have been drawn in Group A along with Italian giants Roma, French side Bordeaux and Romanian club Cluj.

Ronaldo to give 'heart and soul' to United
Source: ESPN.com

Cristiano Ronaldo has vowed to give everything in the Manchester United cause this season. Ronaldo has publicly abandoned his desire to play for Real Madrid - at least until next summer - and instead committed himself to Old Trafford.

Madrid Champions After Late Comeback
Source: goal.com

Real Madrid have won the league title after a dramatic late comeback with ten men saw them overcome an Osasuna side that looked to be heading for victory with only a few minutes remaining.

World's Most Valuable Soccer Clubs
Source: Forbes

A report showing the top 25 soccer clubs with latest values.

La Liga Team Of The Week: Round 18
Source: goal.com

Abhishek Thakur picks out the best in La Liga over the weekend. Top two sides Real Madrid and Barcelona were handed a rough beginning to the new year, and had to scrap hard for a win, to the point that few would have called it undeserved had they been beaten.

Real Madrid Players Offered Multi-Million-Euro Bonus for Treble
Source: Yahoo! Sports

MADRID (AFP) - Real Madrid bosses have promised players a bonus of 900,000-euro (1.3 million dollars) each if they achieve the treble - the Primera Liga, Champions League and Spanish Cup titles this season, sports daily Marca reported here on Friday.

Fabio Capello: More crewcut than haute coiffure

Fabio Capello is not the ideal manager for the England football team (for a start he is not English, is not a fluent English speaker and is not famed for playing the beautiful game), but he is quite categorically the right man for the FA to put their faith in at this time.

Champions League: Liverpool lead the charge
Source: fifa.com

Porto, Real Madrid, Schalke and Olympiakos all held their nerve at home and qualified for the next round while Liverpool strolled through to the last 16 with a comfortable win in Marseille.

CL Matchday 5: The Spanish Challenge
Source: goal.com

Three of the four may be flying high in La Liga, but none of the Champions League's Spanish contenders have their sorrows to seek at home. Still, on the European front, at least Barcelona in particular can look at a decent campaign. But what of Sevilla and Valencia?

La Liga: Mallorca won in Sevilla
Source: Google

Fernando Varela scored a long-range winner for Mallorca, as it beat Sevilla 2-1 to pick up its fifth win of the season. Barcelona - Huelva3-0 Sevilla - Mallorca1-2 Murcia - Real Madrid1-1

First defeats for Madrid and Barcelona
Source: uefa.com - News

The unbeaten Primera División records of Real Madrid CF and FC Barcelona both came to an end with respective defeats by RCD Espanyol and Villarreal CF on Saturday evening.

Champions League round-up
Source: skysports.com

Celtic claimed a memorable late win over holders Milan, Chelsea defeated Valencia, but Liverpool lost to Marseille in the UEFA Champions League.

Champions League round-up
Source: skysports.com

On a evening that is unlikely to go into the history books of great British nights in Europe, Chelsea and Liverpool were held to draws and Celtic were comprehensively defeated on their trip to Shakhtar Donetsk.

Why David Beckham Cannot Make a Difference to US Soccer by Richard Davies
Source: Associated Content

it wouldn't matter if he was so handsome that he made Brad Pitt look like Rosie O'Donell...

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