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'Cristiano Ronaldo is a false idol' Stephen Crawford Aug 7, 2016 13:50:00 A divisive figure, the Portuguese icon is a source of inspiration for some, while others feel the player's ego is detrimental, as one famous actress made clear in an interview Spanish actress Elena Anaya has hit out...

Liverpool CEO Ayre announces exit 14 March 2016 Liverpool have confirmed that CEO Ian Ayre will be leaving the club at the end of his contract in May 2017. The 52-year-old joined the club as commercial director in 2007 and took the chief executive role in 2011 following Fenway Sports...

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Luis Enrique: Smaller Spanish clubs unlikely to match Leicester 11 March 2016 Barcelona head coach Luis Enrique does not think the exploits of Leicester City are likely to be repeated by a lower-ranked club in La Liga. Claudio Ranieri's side, who were tipped as relegation candidates ahead...

Conte to tell Chelsea he wants Vidal, Nainggolan & Cuadrado By Romeo Agresti Mar 9, 2016 15:30:00 The coach of the Italian national team is set to hold further talks with Stamford Bridge chiefs in Monte Carlo and will inform them of three primary transfer targets Antonio Conte is set to...

La Liga Review: Barca maintain lead over Atletico 7 March 2016 00:08 Lionel Messi's brace helped Barcelona ease to a comfortable 4-0 win over Eibar at Ipurua, while Atletico Madrid also won as the gap at La Liga's summit remained at eight points. Munir El Haddadi, in for the suspended...

Ronaldo open to acting career 23 February 2016 05:35 Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo would consider acting once his professional playing career comes to an end. A documentary about the 31-year-old Portugal international and global superstar was released late last year. Acting is...

Real Madrid v Malaga: Carvajal keen to make the most of top spot 24 September 2015 15:36 Dani Carvajal wants Real Madrid to make the most of their "golden opportunity" at the top of La Liga when they host struggling Malaga on Saturday. Rafael Benitez's side battled to a 2-1 win at Athletic...

Real did everything to get De Gea - Perez 10 September 2015 Real Madrid president Florentino Perez says Real Madrid did all they could to sign David De Gea from Manchester United but refused to be drawn into speculation over the goalkeeper's future. A proposed transfer for the Spain...

Barca´s Pedro completes Chelsea move 20 August 2015 14:07 Chelsea have swooped to complete the signing of Barcelona forward Pedro. The Spain international had been strongly linked with Manchester United, with reports suggesting the club's executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward had flown to...

Real Madrid and Sergio Ramos are ´united forever´ 17 August 2015 14:21 Florentino Perez believes Real Madrid and Sergio Ramos are "united forever" after the defender agreed a new five-year deal with the Spanish giants. Ramos was linked with Manchester United in the current transfer window...

Benitez reveals big plans for Benzema 17 August 2015 12:02 Rafael Benitez wants striker Karim Benzema to weigh in with at least 25 goals this season, suggesting the Frenchman remains firmly in his plans at the Santiago Bernabeu. Benzema has been heavily linked with a move to Premier League...

Barcelona have to be perfect - Luis Enrique By Peter McVitie Aug 16, 2015 13:09:35 The coach is confident that his side have what it takes to come back from a 4-0 defeat to Athletic and win the Supercopa de Espana Luis Enrique has demanded that Barcelona seek perfection as they look to turn...

Ronaldo, Messi and Suarez nominated for UEFA award 12 August 2015 16:58 Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo and Barcelona team-mates Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez have been named on a three-man shortlist for the UEFA Best Player in Europe Award. Messi and Suarez helped Barca to the treble last...

Future to be decided at end of pre-season - Odegaard 10 August 2015 Real Madrid midfielder Martin Odegaard said he will make a decision on his future after the club's pre-season campaign. Odegaard, 16, has been linked with a loan move away from Real in order to gain first-team experience...

Pepe injury blow for Real Madrid By Mark Doyle Aug 7, 2015 14:28:26 Tests have revealed that the Portugal international damaged a muscle in his right leg during Wednesday's Audi Cup loss to Bayern Munich at the Allianz Arena Real Madrid are sweating on the fitness of influential defender...

Atletico are back - Koke warns Barcelona and Madrid Miles Chambers Aug 3, 2015 10:26:26 The midfielder has been impressed with the club's work in the transfer window this summer and thinks they can compete for La Liga Koke has warned Barcelona and Real Madrid that Atletico Madrid have the...

Benitez promises attacking Real regardless of formation 22 June 2015 Rafael Benitez has promised his side will play attacking football at Real Madrid next season but played down suggestions of a switch in system. The former Napoli coach was appointed Carlo Ancelotti's successor earlier this...

Xavi: I'm in Qatar to continue winning titles By Mark Doyle Jun 11, 2015 16:41:28 The former Spain international has penned a lucrative two-year contract with Al-Sadd but he insists that he is driven by the desire to claim more silverware Xavi insists that he has joined Al-Sadd with the...

Cristiano Ronaldo's mother detained for carrying €55,000 By Peter McVitie Jun 8, 2015 16:54:32 The mother of the Real Madrid star was held at the Barajas airport for carrying over five times the maximum amount of cash allowed on an aeroplane Cristiano Ronaldo's mother got herself into...