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Real Madrid

# real-madrid - Tuesday 25 September, 2012

Mourinho aims to emulate Ferguson

“Fifty is a number with a certain impact — it’s a number I believe sometimes has a psychologically negative impact on many people because they realise the world spins very, very fast and our lives are very, very short.”

# real-madrid - Monday 24 September, 2012

Rayo president slams ‘football terrorism’

The game against champions Real Madrid was put off by 24 hours after the lights at Estadio de Vallecas failed to operate and could not be immediately repaired.

Lights out: Real Madrid match abandoned after vandals cut electrical cables

Their trip to Rayo Vallecano had to be postponed after the floodlights failed.

# real-madrid - Sunday 23 September, 2012

Vilanova plays down Barca ‘rift’ rumours

There is no falling out between Lionel Messi and David Villa according to their coach.

# real-madrid - Friday 21 September, 2012

Mancini denies bust-up with Balotelli

The City manager was responding to questions following a newspaper report in Britain that suggested the striker was dropped because of a late night-out following the Blues’ draw with Stoke City last weekend.

La Liga preview: Barca primed to extend streak

The 2010/11 champions have made blistering start to the season and could go 11 points clear.

# real-madrid - Wednesday 19 September, 2012

‘Joe Hart should stay in goal and make saves’ – Mancini blasts keeper

The manager expressed his frustration following the side’s 3-2 loss against Real Madrid last night.

# real-madrid - Tuesday 18 September, 2012

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As it happened: Real Madrid v Manchester City, Champions League Tuesday

Europe’s elite club competition swung back into action this evening. Cue theme music…

Stoke’s Wilkinson charged after Balotelli clash

Wilkinson was involved in an altercation with the Italian during Saturday’s 1-1 draw at the Britannia Stadium.

Champions League preview: All eyes on the Bernabeu

There no question which game is the hot ticket tonight, but there’ll be no shortage of entertainment from Borussia Dortmund and Ajax.

# real-madrid - Monday 17 September, 2012

Champions League: Man City provide Real test of Mourinho mettle

We’re back baby. And tonight’s Champions League clashes kick-off with this tasty meeting in Madrid.

Champions League: Sergio Aguero has ‘a chance’ for Real clash

Despite concerns still remaining over the forward’s fitness, City manager Mancini is set to gamble on the 24-year-old.

Former Real chief Calderon slams Mourinho comments

Mourinho said he ‘doesn’t have a team’ after the La Liga champions were beaten by Sevilla on Saturday night.

# real-madrid - Sunday 16 September, 2012

Jose Mourinho: “At the moment, I have no team.”

The Real Madrid manager saw his side lose their second game of the season to Sevilla on Saturday.

Flattery will get you nowhere: Mancini eager to emulate Real

The Italian hopes his club grows up to be a top team like Madrid.

# real-madrid - Saturday 15 September, 2012

Rafa Benitez answers your questions on Liverpool, his ambitions and Ireland

The full transcript from our sitdown chat with the former Liverpool manager in Dublin this week where he answered your questions.

La Liga preview: Tough tests for Barcelona, Real Madrid

Barca take on Getafe with new coach Tito Vilanova looking to keep his good start going.

# real-madrid - Friday 14 September, 2012

Ronaldo’s goals the priority for Mourinho

The coach wryly described the past fortnight as “two fantastic weeks for the press”.

Calderon: Real should sell Ronaldo

Former Madrid supremo thinks the club should let their star go if he is not happy.

Real Madrid become first club to earn €500 million in one year

The Spanish champions have also managed to reduce their debt by one quarter.

# real-madrid - Thursday 13 September, 2012

Ronaldo says he’s focused on winning, not contract

The Real Madrid forward shocked fans last week by declaring he was “sad” at the Spanish league champions without explaining why.

# real-madrid - Friday 7 September, 2012

‘Modric will be a fans’ favourite at Madrid’ – Mourinho

The Special One is tipping his new midfielder to shine at the Santiago Bernabeu.

# real-madrid - Thursday 6 September, 2012

Mourinho: Please don’t ask me about Cristiano’s sadness

The Real Madrid coach is keeping quiet on the reasons behind his star player’s melancholia.

# real-madrid - Wednesday 5 September, 2012

Glum Ronaldo insists it’s not about the money

The player took to his Facebook page and Twitter to deny financial motives for his misery.

# real-madrid - Tuesday 4 September, 2012

PSG boss Leonardo denies any interest in signing Ronaldo

The Portuguese forward, labelled a ‘toddler’ by former Real Madrid defender Pachin, refused to celebrate his brace against Granada at the weekend.

# real-madrid - Monday 3 September, 2012

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Ronaldo ‘sadness’ causes Spanish media storm

The Portugese superstar did not celebrate his goals last night. Cue transfer speculation.

# real-madrid - Sunday 2 September, 2012

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VIDEO: Adriano strike sinks Valencia to keep Barca top

The Catalan side reacted to their midweek Super Cup loss against Real Madrid in the best possible fashion.

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VIDEO: Ronaldo notches 150th goal in Granada win

Real Madrid secured a comprehensive 3-0 win, with their star attacker hitting a brace.

# real-madrid - Saturday 1 September, 2012

Real Madrid tried to sign me, claims Steven Gerrard

It has also been revealed that Liverpool will start their search for a new sporting director next week.

# real-madrid - Thursday 30 August, 2012

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VIDEO: Ronaldo and Messi exchange goals in the Spanish Super Cup

The Portuguese star came out on top however, as Real Madrid claimed their first trophy of the season.

# real-madrid - Wednesday 29 August, 2012

Spanish Super Cup preview: Mourinho questions if Madrid have ‘psychological problem’

The Portuguese coach insists beating rivals Barcelona tonight is “not important”.

# real-madrid - Monday 27 August, 2012

Partners? Modric departs and Spurs announce alliance with Real Madrid

As part of the £30m Modric transfer, Los Blancos have struck an imaginative deal with the London club.

# real-madrid - Sunday 26 August, 2012

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La Liga round-up: Champions Real Madrid crash at Getafe

Jose Mourinho’s side are now five points behind league rivals Barcelona.

# real-madrid - Saturday 25 August, 2012

Next on Jose Mourinho’s list of enemies? Johan Cruyff

The Real Madrid coach got a bit hot and bothered with the Spanish press on Saturday.

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Liverpool complete Sahin loan deal

The highly-rated Turkish playmaker arrives from Real Madrid.

# real-madrid - Wednesday 22 August, 2012

Supercopa, Schmuper-copa: Mourinho sets priorities straight

The Madrid boss knows which domestic trophy he wants this season.

# real-madrid - Monday 20 August, 2012

Mourinho just wants the love of a good club

‘I feel the fans as part of myself. I create eternal links,’ says the ‘special one’ as he repeated his wish to return to the Premier League.

# real-madrid - Sunday 19 August, 2012

La Liga: Real Madrid begin title defence with draw at Bernabeu

Gonzalo Higuain put the league champions ahead but Jose Mourinho’s men wasted a host of scoring chances.

# real-madrid - Thursday 16 August, 2012

La Liga preview: Madrid and Barca set to dominate La Liga again

The two sides finished 39 and 30 points ahead of third-placed Valencia last season and with no challengers having significantly strengthened, the battle at the top is likely to have a familiar look to it.

# real-madrid - Wednesday 15 August, 2012

Modric on the brink of Real Madrid switch – reports

One of the longest-running and most tedious transfer sagas is about to end in the next 24 hours, it seems.