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Redknapp: Mourinho should replace Sir Alex Ferguson The former Tottenham boss believes that the Real Madrid coach should be the legendary Scot's successor at Manchester United when he eventually decides to retire Nov 18, 2012 8:42:00 AM By Sean Monaghan Harry Redknapp backs Real Madrid...

Sir Alex Ferguson: Cristiano Ronaldo is unbelievable but unbuyable The Manchester United manager has waxed lyrical about his former star and would like to think a return is possible but admits that he does not think it will happen Nov 18, 2012 12:15:00 AM By Sam Wells Manchester United...

Benzema is out of this world, says Arbeloa The full-back has nothing but praise for the former Lyon striker following his display at the Santiago Bernabeu this weekend against Athletic where he scored and assisted two Puyol: Elbow injury the most painful experience I've had The Spain...

La Liga wrap: Atletico stay in touch 19 November 2012 Atletico Madrid defeated Granada 1-0 to stay in second position behind La Liga leaders Barcelona on Sunday. A second-half goal from Turkish international Arda Turan was enough to see off Granada at the Estadio Nuevo Los Carmenes...

La Liga wrap: Barcelona, Real Madrid cruise 18 November 2012 Barcelona's incredible start to the La Liga season continued with a 3-1 victory over Real Zaragoza at Camp Nou on Saturday. With Lionel Messi in deadly form once again, Barcelona made it 11 wins out of 12 in the new campaign in...

'Guardiola is the Steve Jobs of football' - Valdano The former Argentina international has hailed the former Barcelona coach's influence at the club, and added that youth players no longer play an important role at Real Madrid Nov 16, 2012 9:50:00 AM By Stefan Coerts Former Real Madrid...

'I really miss him' - Cristiano Ronaldo admits he is still fond of Sir Alex Ferguson The 27-year-old Portuguese international spent six successful seasons at Manchester United before moving to Real Madrid, and described his former boss as his 'father in football Vilanova hails Madrid chief...

La Liga preview: Injury concerns for Barca, Real 16 November 2012 La Liga powerhouses Real Madrid and Barcelona both have injury worries up front ahead of this weekend's round of fixtures. Tito Vilanova's Barcelona welcome Real Zaragoza to the Camp Nou with an eight-point lead over...

Referees favour Messi & Ronaldo, claims Simeone The Atletico Madrid boss believes that referees are too hasty in giving decisions to the Clasico duo, and feels his forward should receive more protection Nov 12, 2012 5:45:00 PM By Chris Kvesa Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone believes...

Ballesteros refutes Pepe assault claims The 37-year-old has dismissed suggestions that he and the Portuguese were involved in a bust-up after Sunday's game and said he was disappointed with comments made by Sergio Ramos Kaka hails Falcao talent The Brazil international has spoken of his...

La Liga wrap: Tough wins for Barca, Real 12 November 2012 Lionel Messi kept on breaking records as Barcelona defeated Mallorca while Real Madrid escaped with a 2-1 win over Levante. Barcelona, though, were given a scare in their 4-2 win over Joaquin Caparros' Mallorca side, with the Catalan...

La Liga wrap: Real Sociedad stun Malaga 11 November 2012 Malaga dropped out of La Liga's top four on Saturday after a 2-1 defeat at home to Real Sociedad. The surprise win was Sociedad's first in five games and was thoroughly deserved against Malaga, who are bound for the Champions League...

Thiago Messi made Newell's Old Boys member The son of Barcelona star Lionel has been awarded an official membership card from the Argentine side, while he will also been sent a replica kit Nov 8, 2012 3:18:00 PM By Tom Maston Lionel Messi's newly-born son Thiago Messi has been made a...

There aren't many chances for homegrown players at Real Madrid, admits Milla The former Spain Under-21 coach is the latest person to question Jose Mourinho, with many believing youth-team prospects are being overlooked by the Blancos trainer Alves urges Neymar to join Barcelona The...

La Liga: Real Betis 1 Granada 2 10 November 2012 Granada ended a three-match losing streak with a 2-1 win at Real Betis in La Liga on Friday. Gabriel Torje handed Granada the lead after just eight minutes, but the teams were on level terms when Ruben Castro found the net in the 62nd minute...

La Liga preview: Barcelona look to bounce back 8 November 2012 Barcelona will be looking to at least maintain their three-point cushion atop the La Liga table when they travel to Mallorca on Saturday. The Catalan giants have begun the season like a runaway freight train, winning nine of...

Luis Figo at 40 - a look back at football's most treacherous transfer Goalcom is publishing exclusive extracts from Richard Fitzpatrick's new book, El Clasico: Barcelona v Real Madrid, Football's Greatest Rivalry. This one remembers a polemic move Nov 4, 2012 12:00:00 PM Luis Figo won the...

Alberto Rivera issues warning to Spain's next generation The Elche midfielder has spoken of his experiences at the Santiago Bernabeu and admits many players will struggle to handle the pressure of making it at the top Nov 4, 2012 5:08:00 PM By Daniel Quinton-Navarro Alberto Rivera says it...

Xabi Alonso reveals Mourinho's new assistant: his son! The Real Madrid midfielder caused a stir on Twitter as he tweeted a possible recommendation for a mystery person with no clue as to the identity. It turned out to be his young boy 'Shades of Hierro & Blanc' - Real Madrid teenager Raphael...

La Liga: Getafe 2 Real Betis 4 6 November 2012 Real Betis have moved into fourth place on the La Liga table after defeating Getafe 4-2 in an entertaining affair on Monday. The Seville side went into the game in Getafe knowing a win would see them move into the Champions League places after...