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Figo defends Ronaldo amid party furore 10 February 2015 Real Madrid and Portugal legend Luis Figo has backed compatriot Cristiano Ronaldo amid the fall-out surrounding his 30th birthday party. Luis Figo has hit out at critics of Cristiano Ronaldo's partying following Real Madrid's...

Real Madrid fans angered by Ronaldo party after derby thrashing Feb 9, 2015 19:46:10 A banner was held up by a group of supporters outside the training complex in Valdebebas reading "Your laughter, our shame" Real Madrid supporters have made their disgust clear after Cristiano Ronaldo went...

Rodriguez grateful for ´fundamental´ Ronaldo support 28 January 2015 The firepower behind Real Madrid's surge to the top of La Liga, Cristiano Ronaldo has also been helping the likes of James Rodriguez settle. James Rodriguez feels his strong start to life at Real Madrid is in no small part...

Ter Stegen: I hate being backup, I want to be Barca No.1 By Stefan Coerts Jan 23, 2015 12:35:00 The German has lost the battle for the position of first-choice shot stopper at Camp Nou for now, but he remains determined to win over Luis Enrique Marc-Andre Ter Stegen has admitted that he is...

La Liga Preview: Valencia battle Sevilla, Real Madrid hit the road 22 January 2015 Valencia and Sevilla will meet at the Mestalla on Sunday, in what shapes as a crucial encounter for both sides. Valencia midfielder Andre Gomes acknowledged Sunday's clash with Sevilla means more than a...

Zorc dismisses Reus speculation 17 January 2015 Borussia Dortmund sporting director Michael Zorc has played down rumours linking Marco Reus with a move to Real Madrid. Borussia Dortmund sporting director Michael Zorc has rejected speculation suggesting that Marco Reus could leave the club...

Granada dismiss Caparros 16 January 2015 Beleaguered La Liga side Granada have relieved head coach Joaquin Caparros of his duties after a poor run of form. Granada have dismissed head coach Joaquin Caparros following a dismal run of form that has left the club bottom of La Liga. Caparros...

Luis Enrique: Barcelona will not contemplate Messi sale 14 January 2015 Luis Enrique insists Barcelona are not even contemplating life without Lionel Messi as he played down speculation over the forward's future. Reports of increasing tensions between the Argentina star and the Barca coach...

Mascherano hits out at media ´fabrications´ 12 January 2015 Javier Mascherano has branded reports questioning the relationship between Barcelona players and Luis Enrique as "complete fabrication". Following last Sunday's defeat to Real Sociedad, in which Lionel Messi and Neymar were...

Luis Enrique threatens to quit Barcelona By Alec Fenn Jan 10, 2015 16:45:00 Following reports the club are ready to bring his time in charge to an abrupt end, the Spaniard has issued a firm response Luis Enrique has threatened to quit Barcelona if he doesn't have the 100% backing of the...

Real to rest Ramos but Ronaldo fitness fears played down 9 January 2015 Carlo Ancelotti has confirmed Sergio Ramos will be rested for Real Madrid's clash with Espanyol, but Cristiano Ronaldo is fit to play. Centre-back Ramos has been struggling with a back injury and played through the pain...

Luis Enrique unfazed by mixed reception 9 January 2015 Barcelona coach Luis Enrique played down the mixed reception he received during his team's 5-0 win over Elche on Thursday. Neymar's brace, and goals from Luis Suarez, Lionel Messi and Jordi Alba, saw Barca to the convincing win in the...

Puyol leaves Barcelona role 5 January 2015 Carles Puyol has announced he will leave his role as assistant sports director at Barcelona with immediate effect. The former Barca captain follows director of football Andoni Zubizarreta out of the door at Camp Nou – the latter sacked on Monday...

Mourinho wanted Chelsea to draw PSG and he is right to, says David Barnard By Gill Clark Dec 15, 2014 11:45:00 The Blues beat the French titleholders at the quarter-final stage last season and their Portuguese coach had claimed it would be an ideal tie this term Chelsea secretary David...

Real Madrid are beatable - Howedes By Joe Wright Dec 15, 2014 13:44:00 The Schalke defender and team-mates Joel Matip and Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting are determined to prove they have learned from their thrashing last season Schalke defender Benedikt Howedes insists Real Madrid are "beatable"...

Dortmund face a huge challenge against Juventus - Klopp By Alex Fisher Dec 15, 2014 16:22:00 The coach is looking forward to "a beautiful tie" against the Italian champions but is eager not to become distracted by looking ahead to February just yet Jurgen Klopp feels Borussia Dortmund face...

PSG must learn from mistakes to beat Chelsea - Marquinhos Dec 15, 2014 23:25:00 The French side threw away a 3-1 lead from the first leg to go crashing out at the hands of the Blues in the competition last term and the defender hopes they can learn from it Marquinhos is keen for Paris...

La Liga Review: Barcelona stumble, 10-man Valencia win 14 December 2014 Barcelona failed to close the gap on La Liga leaders Real Madrid as Valencia and Malaga moved into the European places. Luis Enrique's Barca found themselves frustrated for long periods of the game as Getafe held firm...

Almeria 1 Real Madrid 4: Hosts pay the penalty 12 December 2014 Real Madrid ruthlessly punished Verza's penalty miss as they secured a 4-1 La Liga triumph to make it 20 wins in a row on Friday. Iker Casillas produced an excellent stop to keep out Verza's second-half spot-kick at the Estadio...

La Liga Preview: Almeria start post-Francisco era against Real Madrid 10 December 2014 Struggling Almeria face an uphill task on Friday as they welcome leaders Real Madrid to Estadio de los Juegos without a permanent coach. Almeria sit just above La Liga's drop zone in 17th place by virtue...