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Beckham passed fit for Real finaleupdated: Thu Jun 14 2007 08:21:00

David Beckham trained with Real Madrid on Thursday and has been passed fit for his final game with the Spanish giants at home to Mallorca on Sunday.

Kanoute absence deals Sevilla blowupdated: Wed Jun 06 2007 09:45:00

Striker Frederic Kanoute will miss Sevilla's potentially crucial final Spanish Primera Liga game to play for Mali in African Cup of Nations qualifying.

Benitez scoffs at Real Madrid moveupdated: Thu Mar 22 2007 08:01:00

Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez has told their fans that he is "going nowhere" amid reports that he will be leaving Anfield to take over at Spanish giants Real Madrid.

Referee admits Atletico goal errorupdated: Mon Feb 26 2007 06:58:00

Referee Arturo Dauden Ibanez agreed on Monday that he blundered in disallowing an Atletico Madrid goal in Saturday's local derby with rivals Real Madrid which ended in a 1-1 draw.

Betis dump Real Madrid out of Cupupdated: Thu Jan 18 2007 17:12:00

Real Madrid were dumped out of the King's Cup by Primera Liga strugglers Real Betis on the away goals rule after they were held to a 1-1 draw at the Bernabeu on Thursday.

Real chief blasts Beckham attitudeupdated: Mon Jan 15 2007 04:47:00

Real Madrid president Ramon Calderon has publicly criticized David Beckham, saying he messed the club around over his future.

Madrid draw blank with new breedupdated: Thu Jan 11 2007 17:18:00

Real Madrid were held to a goalless draw away at struggling Real Betis in their King's Cup last 16 first leg on Thursday.

Beckham signs '$250M' L.A. dealupdated: Thu Jan 11 2007 10:26:00

Former England captain David Beckham will leave Real Madrid at the end of the season and sign a record $1 million-a-week five-year deal for MLS side Los Angeles Galaxy.

Real present new midfielder Gagoupdated: Fri Dec 22 2006 09:05:00

Real Madrid presented their new midfielder Fernando Gago at the Bernabeu Stadium, after the 20-year-old Argentine passed his medical on Friday.

Hungarians mourn passing of Puskasupdated: Sat Dec 09 2006 06:00:00

Hungary on Saturday mourned Ferenc Puskas, the greatest player of his generation and talisman of the 1950s "Golden Team", who died last month aged 79.

Guti receives two-match suspensionupdated: Tue Nov 21 2006 14:48:00

Real Madrid midfielder Guti has bee handed a two-match ban by the Spanish Football Federation's Competitions Committee after being sent off against Racing Santander at the weekend.

Beckham expands off-field fortuneupdated: Tue Nov 14 2006 09:47:00

David Beckham may be struggling to win back his place in the Real Madrid starting lineup but off the field his star is showing little sign of waning.

Raul snubbed as Morientes recalledupdated: Fri Nov 10 2006 07:31:00

Real Madrid star Raul has again been left on the sidelines and there is no place for Atletico Madrid striker Fernando Torres in Spain's squad for next Wednesday's friendly against Romania.

Spanish giants braced for classicupdated: Thu Oct 19 2006 06:17:00

Nothing hurts Real Madrid more than having to live in the shadow of arch-rivals Barcelona.

Spain dispense with Real star Raulupdated: Fri Sep 29 2006 07:04:00

Spain captain Raul's international future appears in doubt after he was dropped from their squad for the key Euro 2008 qualifier against Sweden on Saturday next week.

Cicinho tears right knee ligamentupdated: Sun Sep 24 2006 09:12:00

Real Madrid's Brazilian international defender Cicinho has torn the anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee, the Primera Liga club said on Sunday.

New-look Real held by Villarrealupdated: Sun Aug 27 2006 16:33:00

New-look Real Madrid started the season disappointingly when they were held to a 0-0 draw by Villarreal at the Bernabeu on Sunday.

Oubina retained by unchanged Spainupdated: Fri Aug 25 2006 08:13:00

Uncapped midfielder Borja Oubina has kept his place in the Spain squad for their opening Euro 2008 qualifiers against Liechtenstein and Northern Ireland.

Real Madrid eye Diarra/Reyes swoopupdated: Sat Aug 05 2006 09:58:00

Real Madrid will try to buy Mali international midfielder Mahamadou Diarra and Spanish international Jose Antonio Reyes next week.

Chelsea angry with Robben approachupdated: Wed Jul 05 2006 14:40:00

Premier League champions Chelsea are asking FIFA to investigate what they describe as an illegal approach by Real Madrid for Dutch winger Arjen Robben.

Chelsea waiting on Roberto Carlos updated: Wed May 24 2006 12:11:00

Brazil fullback Roberto Carlos said on Wednesday he had been offered a three-year contract by English champions Chelsea.

No surprises as Brazil name squadupdated: Mon May 15 2006 12:15:00

Brazil coach Carlos Alberto Parreira avoided any major surprises as the defending champions named their 23-man World Cup squad on Monday.

Morientes missing from Spain squadupdated: Mon May 15 2006 07:22:00

Liverpool striker Fernando Morientes has been left out of the Spain squad for the World Cup finals after coach Luis Aragones preferred to bolster his side's defense.

Xavi reclaims place in Spain squadupdated: Fri May 05 2006 09:16:00

Spain coach Luis Aragones has included Barcelona midfielder Xavi in his 27-man squad for a World Cup get-together on May 8.

Brazilupdated: Wed Apr 26 2006 10:12:00

Group F | World ranking: 1

Spainupdated: Fri Apr 21 2006 12:04:00

Group H | World ranking: 5

Referees come under fire in Spainupdated: Mon Apr 03 2006 07:35:00

Controversial refereeing decisions prompted criticism from media, players and fans on Monday after Spanish referees called off the strike that had threatened the weekend's Primera Liga matches.

Spanish officials call off strikeupdated: Fri Mar 31 2006 11:48:00

Spanish referees have called off their threatened weekend strike action after receiving assurances they would be paid their outstanding salaries.

Wenger loves Real but staying putupdated: Fri Mar 17 2006 11:58:00

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger says he loves Real Madrid but has no plans to swap England for Spain.

Espanyol in final after stalemateupdated: Wed Mar 15 2006 16:58:00

Espanyol advanced to the Copa del Rey final after a 0-0 draw with Deportivo La Coruna on Wednesday in the second leg of the semifinals.

Fighting Arsenal reach last eightupdated: Wed Mar 08 2006 16:05:00

Arsenal knocked nine-times winners Real Madrid out of the Champions League on Wednesday as a goalless Highbury draw was enough to send the Londoners into the quarterfinals 1-0 on aggregate.

Youngster Fabregas in Spain squad updated: Fri Feb 24 2006 07:28:00

Arsenal youngster Francesc Fabregas was rewarded for his outstanding display in his side's historic 1-0 win over Real Madrid this week with a call up to the Spanish squad for a friendly international against Ivory Coast next week.

Raul returns to Real Madrid squadupdated: Fri Feb 17 2006 11:47:00

Spain striker Raul has been named in the Real Madrid squad for Saturday's league match against Alaves, three months after suffering a serious knee injury.

Ronaldo back in Real Madrid squadupdated: Fri Feb 03 2006 08:49:00

Ronaldo has been named in the Real Madrid squad for Saturday's league match against Espanyol after a month out with a calf strain.

Cassano aims to shed bad-boy imageupdated: Wed Jan 04 2006 11:25:00

Italy striker Antonio Cassano said he was anxious to shed his bad-boy image after completing his move from Roma to Real Madrid.

Training injury sidelines Ronaldo updated: Thu Dec 29 2005 15:05:00

Brazil striker Ronaldo injured his calf muscle in training on Thursday and is ruled out of Real Madrid's King's Cup match against Athletic Bilbao, the club's website said.

Legend Di Stefano has heart attackupdated: Sat Dec 24 2005 07:34:00

Real Madrid great Alfredo Di Stefano is in a stable condition in hospital in Sagunto near Valencia after suffering a heart attack in the early hours of Saturday morning.

Real Madrid complete Cicinho dealupdated: Fri Dec 23 2005 12:43:00

Real Madrid have finally completed the signing of Brazil defender Cicinho from world club champions Sao Paulo.

Floro handed top Real Madrid postupdated: Fri Dec 23 2005 08:34:00

Former Real Madrid coach Benito Floro has been named as the club's new director of football.

Real crash to new Bernabeu defeatupdated: Wed Dec 21 2005 15:48:00

Real Madrid's Spanish title hopes took a nosedive ahead of the Christmas break with a 2-1 defeat to Racing Santander in the Bernabeu on Wednesday.

Chelsea and Barca clash once againupdated: Fri Dec 16 2005 06:22:00

Premier League champions Chelsea have been drawn against Spanish champions Barcelona in the Champions League last 16 - a repeat of their clash at the same stage 12 months ago.

Luxemburgo sacked by Real Madridupdated: Sun Dec 04 2005 10:32:00

Real Madrid coach Vanderlei Luxemburgo was sacked on Sunday just over 11 months after taking charge of the nine-time European champions.

Double delight for Real's Helgueraupdated: Thu Dec 01 2005 14:40:00

Real Madrid central defender Ivan Helguera has signed a new three-year contract with the Spanish giants, on the day his wife was giving birth to his first child.

Rivera handed first Spain call-upupdated: Fri Nov 04 2005 15:14:00

Real Betis midfielder Alberto Rivera has won his first Spain call-up for their World Cup playoff against Slovakia next week.

Brazilians dominate Euro shortlistupdated: Mon Oct 24 2005 09:26:00

Brazilians and Juventus players appear in force on the list of candidates for European Footballer of the Year unveiled by French magazine France Football on Monday.

Seven Brazilians in FIFA shortlistupdated: Thu Oct 13 2005 13:08:00

FIFA have published their shortlist for this year's World Player of the Year award - with Brazilian players featuring heavily.

Valencia strikers in Spanish squadupdated: Fri Sep 30 2005 13:09:00

Valencia strikers David Villa and Mista along with Arsenal's Jose Antonio Reyes have earned recalls to Luis Aragones' squad for Spain's World Cup qualifiers later this month.

Newcastle agree Real deal for Owenupdated: Wed Aug 24 2005 05:49:00

Newcastle United have agreed a club record transfer fee with Real Madrid for unsettled England striker Michael Owen.

Brazil unchanged for Chile fixtureupdated: Fri Aug 19 2005 11:07:00

World champions Brazil have named an unchanged squad for next month's World Cup qualifier at home to Chile -when they hope to book their place in Germany.

Sven backs Owen's England return updated: Wed Aug 03 2005 07:49:00

England would benefit if Michael Owen were to move to Manchester United, national coach Sven Goran Eriksson said on Wednesday.

Real end tour by beating Thailandupdated: Fri Jul 29 2005 09:36:00

Real Madrid beat the Thai national team 3-0 in front of an enthusiastic crowd of 30,000 at Bangkok's Rajmangala Stadium, as they completed their pre-season tour.

Real Madrid plan to turn on styleupdated: Sun Jul 24 2005 09:53:00

Real Madrid have warned that they will show no mercy against troubled Tokyo Verdy in the first of two pre-season friendlies in Japan on Monday.

Luxemburgo warns unsettled playersupdated: Fri Jul 08 2005 11:44:00

Real Madrid coach Vanderlei Luxemburgo has warned that players unhappy with not being guaranteed first-team football should leave.

Real Madrid sign up Uruguayan pairupdated: Fri Jul 01 2005 10:30:00

Real Madrid have signed Uruguayan internationals Pablo Garcia and Carlos Diogo, the Spanish club have confirmed.

Owen will stay unless told to moveupdated: Sun Jun 12 2005 08:26:00

Michael Owen will only leave Real Madrid if the club tells him to leave, the England striker says.

Brazil star Edu will leave Arsenalupdated: Tue May 10 2005 06:40:00

Brazilian international midfielder Edu has confirmed he will leave Arsenal at the end of the season.

Hierro to retire at end of season updated: Tue May 10 2005 03:19:00

Former Real Madrid star Fernando Hierro has told a Spanish radio station he intends to retire at the end of the season.

Reyes staying put claim Arsenal updated: Fri May 06 2005 13:13:00

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger insists that Real Madrid can forget about trying to sign striker Jose Reyes.

Beenhakker is named Trinidad coachupdated: Fri Apr 01 2005 12:30:00

Former Real Madrid, Ajax and Netherlands national coach Leo Beenhakker has been named as the new coach of Trinidad & Tobago.

Reyes sets heart on Madrid moveupdated: Thu Mar 24 2005 07:50:00

Jose Antonio Reyes has set his heart on a move to Real Madrid and urged the club to open negotiations with his current side Arsenal, according to press reports.

Bottom club Numancia hold leadersupdated: Sat Feb 26 2005 16:24:00

Spanish league leaders Barcelona could only draw 1-1 away to bottom club Numancia in almost unplayable conditions in freezing Soria.

Trezeguet misses Real Madrid matchupdated: Sun Feb 20 2005 16:06:00

Juventus striker David Trezeguet has been ruled out of Tuesday's Champions League clash away to Real Madrid.

Reyes denial following radio hoaxupdated: Fri Feb 11 2005 09:28:00

Arsenal's Spanish striker Jose Antonio Reyes has denied he wants to leave the club depite being hoaxed into a radio interview where he said he would like to join Real Madrid.

De la Pena earns call-up for Spainupdated: Fri Feb 04 2005 11:58:00

Espanyol midfielder Ivan de la Pena has been given a long-awaited squad call-up by Spain coach Luis Aragones for next week's World Cup Group Seven qualifier with San Marino.

Real deny any contact with Adrianoupdated: Wed Jan 26 2005 05:31:00

Real Madrid have denied reports they have approached Inter Milan striker Adriano with a view to signing the Brazilian international.

Luxemburgo starts double trainingupdated: Mon Jan 03 2005 09:36:00

Vanderlei Luxemburgo has begun his new job as Real Madrid coach by introducing twice-daily sessions for the players after the short winter break.

Angulo earns first Spanish call-upupdated: Thu Nov 11 2004 11:32:00

Valencia midfielder Miguel Angel Angulo has earned his first Spain call-up for next week's friendly against England.

Owen strikes to set up a Real winupdated: Sun Oct 31 2004 15:19:00

England striker Michael Owen scored a fourth goal in as many games to help Real Madrid secure a flattering 2-0 win over Primera Liga newcomers Getafe.

Owen ready to prove critics wrongupdated: Tue Oct 05 2004 14:23:00

Michael Owen is confident of recovering from a back injury in time to line up for England against Wales in Saturday's World Cup qualifier at Old Trafford.

Zidane returns to Real Madrid sideupdated: Mon Sep 27 2004 13:20:00

Real Madrid coach Mariano Garcia Remon has confirmed that Frenchman Zinedine Zidane will return to the starting line-up for Tuesday's Champions League Group B clash with Roma.

Camacho quits as Real Madrid coachupdated: Mon Sep 20 2004 09:33:00

Real Madrid's under-fire coach Jose Antonio Camacho has resigned just four months after taking up the post after the club's poor start to the campaign.

Leverkusen treble has Real reelingupdated: Wed Sep 15 2004 17:01:00

Bayer Leverkusen started their Champions League campaign with a shock 3-0 win over a sluggish Real Madrid in a Group B game on Wednesday.

Coach Aragones retains same squadupdated: Thu Aug 26 2004 13:16:00

Spain coach Luis Aragones kept faith with the squad that beat Venezuela last week when he named the same 22 players for next month's friendly against Scotland and a World Cup qualifier in Bosnia.

Real Madrid deny Figo move rumorsupdated: Wed Aug 25 2004 10:52:00

Real Madrid have responded to speculation about Luis Figo's future by insisting the Portuguese winger remains an integral part of their plans.

Owen set to complete Madrid moveupdated: Fri Aug 13 2004 06:36:00

Michael Owen will be officially unveiled as a Real Madrid player on Saturday after passing an exhaustive medical in Spain.

Two-goal Morientes is a Real heroupdated: Wed Aug 11 2004 17:20:00

Fernando Morientes' rich vein of form in the Champions League continued when his late double gave Real Madrid a 2-0 win over Wisla Krakow in their third qualifying round first leg tie.

Real table bid for Vieira - reportupdated: Tue Aug 03 2004 07:55:00

Real Madrid have submitted an official bid to Arsenal for French midfield star Patrick Vieira, Spanish media reported on Tuesday.

Barcelona make improved Eto'o bidupdated: Sat Jul 31 2004 06:39:00

Barcelona have made Real Mallorca an improved offer for African Player of the Year Samuel Eto'o and are waiting on approval from arch-rivals Real Madrid for the deal to go through.

Madrid and United avoid tough tiesupdated: Fri Jul 30 2004 08:01:00

Former European champions Real Madrid and Manchester United avoided dangerous floaters Benfica and Basel in the draw for the third qualifying round of the Champions League.

Edmilson latest Brazilian at Barcaupdated: Wed Jul 28 2004 11:36:00

Brazilian defender Edmilson has signed a four-year contract with Barcelona to complete his transfer from Olympique Lyon.

Vieira tops Real Madrid wish-listupdated: Mon Jul 12 2004 09:25:00

Real Madrid president Florentino Perez sees Arsenal captain and midfielder Patrick Vieira as the man to bring back the glory days to the Spanish giants.

Roberto Carlos signs new Real dealupdated: Fri Jun 11 2004 06:25:00

Brazilian international defender Roberto Carlos has extended his contract with Real Madrid until June 2007, the Primera Liga club said on Friday.

Real trying to close Alonso deal updated: Thu Jun 10 2004 09:16:00

Real Madrid are trying to close a deal to sign Real Sociedad and Spain midfielder Xabi Alonso before Euro 2004 gets underway.

Del Bosque named as Besiktas coachupdated: Mon Jun 07 2004 09:22:00

Former Real Madrid coach Vicente del Bosque has agreed a two-year deal to manage Turkish side Besiktas.

Deportivo sign off with 1-0 victoryupdated: Sun May 23 2004 15:21:00

Deportivo Coruna earned a third place finish in the Primera Liga on the final day of the season thanks to a 1-0 win at Racing Santander.

Real agree to sign defender Samuelupdated: Fri May 21 2004 05:03:00

Real Madrid have agreed a five-year deal with Roma's 26-year-old Argentine defender Walter Samuel, the Primera Liga club have confirmed.

Spain on the defensive for finalsupdated: Thu May 20 2004 09:00:00

Spain coach Inaki Saez omitted strikers Mista of Valencia and Arsenal's Jose Antonio Reyes from his Euro 2004 squad on Thursday, naming eight defenders.

Deportivo pumped up for final bidupdated: Mon May 03 2004 07:26:00

Deportivo Coruna are in a "state of euphoria" going into their most important match when they host Porto in Tuesday's Champions League semifinal return.

Injury rules Garcia out of squad updated: Sat Apr 24 2004 10:45:00

Barcelona winger Luis Garcia will miss Sunday's league match against Real Madrid and is set to pull out of the Spain squad to play Italy next week with a groin strain.

Real concern as Beckham limps awayupdated: Tue Apr 20 2004 04:12:00

David Beckham gave Real Madrid a scare ahead of Sunday's clash with Barcelona at the Bernabeu when he quit training with tendinitis in his left knee.

Mista leaves it late for Valenciaupdated: Sun Apr 18 2004 16:15:00

Valencia reclaimed Primera Liga top spot from Real Madrid after a last-gasp strike by Mista earned them a priceless 2-2 draw at home to Real Sociedad.

Arsenal make it five weeks on topupdated: Fri Mar 19 2004 13:44:00

Arsenal's run at the top of the CNN/World Soccer Top 10 reached five weeks after they stretched their unbeaten league run to 28 games with a 2-0 win at Blackburn.

Bayern offer to play benefit matchupdated: Fri Mar 12 2004 12:49:00

Bayern Munich have suggested to Real Madrid that the two rivals play a match to raise funds for victims of Thursday's bomb blasts in the Spanish capital.

Arsenal are drawn against Chelseaupdated: Fri Mar 12 2004 06:42:00

English giants Arsenal and Chelsea were drawn to meet in the quarterfinals of the Champions League, in Switzerland on Friday.

Ronaldo extends Real deal to 2008updated: Wed Mar 03 2004 07:59:00

MADRID, Spain -- Ronaldo has agreed to extend his current contract with Real Madrid by two years to the end of the 2007-2008 season.

Zidane fails in appeal against banupdated: Fri Feb 13 2004 14:24:00

Real Madrid star Zinedine Zidane has failed in his appeals against a one-match ban after being sent off in midweek and misses their top of the table clash with Valencia on Sunday.

Zaragoza reach final on away goalsupdated: Thu Feb 12 2004 17:14:00

Real Zaragoza booked a King's Cup final date with Real Madrid after a 0-0 draw earned the Primera Liga side an away goals win over division two Alaves.

Wenger hits out at Real over Henryupdated: Wed Feb 11 2004 05:43:00

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger launched a scathing attack on Real Madrid after coach Carlos Queiroz went public that they wanted to sign his French star Thierry Henry.

Brazil send for Sevilla's Baptistaupdated: Tue Feb 03 2004 15:19:00

Sevilla midfielder Julio Baptista was called up by Brazil for the first time on Tuesday for the friendly against Ireland in Dublin on February 18.

AC Milan back at No. 1 on CNN pollupdated: Fri Jan 16 2004 12:03:00

European champions AC Milan reclaimed first place from Real Madrid on the latest CNN/World Soccer Top 10 club rankings.

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