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Real drop interest in Maicon

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 10:03:57 GMT

Real Madrid appear to have dropped their interest in signing Internazionale full-back Douglas Maicon this summer.

Laporta continues tirade against Real Madrid

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 09:50:01 GMT

Barcelona president Joan Laporta has taken a swipe at arch-rivals Real Madrid for their multi-million euro spending spree that has dominated the headlines and the transfer market ahead of the treble-winners.

Ronaldo wants more trophies

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 09:12:33 GMT

Cristiano Ronaldo has promised Real Madrid fans his thirst for silverware remains unquenched despite his phenomenally successful stint with Manchester United.

Real pessimistic over Ribery

Wed, 08 Jul 2009 10:35:49 GMT

Real Madrid have resigned themselves to missing out on Franck Ribery this summer, according to director general Jorge Valdano.

Ronaldo lands at Real

Mon, 06 Jul 2009 23:00:01 GMT

A showman right from the start, Cristiano Ronaldo was greeted by 80,000 Real Madrid fans at the Bernabeu last night and led them in a chorus of "Uno dos tres Hala Madrid". He has already started filling stadiums and selling shirts, now for the real business of winning trophies.

Ronaldo passes Real medical

Mon, 06 Jul 2009 13:23:00 GMT

Cristiano Ronaldo has successfully completed his medical with Real Madrid this afternoon, the Primera Division club have confirmed.

Ribery denies making Real comments

Mon, 06 Jul 2009 11:17:14 GMT

Franck Ribery has denied saying he wants to leave Bayern Munich for Real Madrid.

Perez admits Real must calm down

Mon, 06 Jul 2009 11:15:22 GMT

Perez is hoping to sell up to ten players before the start of the new season.

Ronaldo plays down Real expectations

Mon, 06 Jul 2009 09:20:25 GMT

Cristiano Ronaldo will be unveiled as a Real Madrid player today amid fanfare and expectation - but he insists fans should not expect a repeat of Barcelona's unprecedented treble.

Spanish league is best, says Ronaldo

Sun, 05 Jul 2009 23:00:01 GMT

Cristiano Ronaldo believes that Spain's La Liga will leave its English counterpart trailing in terms of quality next season following Real Madrid's spending spree. Madrid have taken the transfer market by storm over the last month and are close to breaking the £200m mark on signings after agreeing deals for Ronaldo, Kaka, Karim Benzema and Raul Albiol.

Eto'o speculation saddens Laporta

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 09:31:26 GMT

Barcelona president Joan Laporta has admitted to being saddened by the situation which sees star striker Samuel Eto’o pondering a move away from the Camp Nou.

Ribery wants move to Real Madrid

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 09:10:42 GMT

Franck Ribery has confirmed he wants to leave Bayern Munich and join Real Madrid.

United lose to Real in race for Benzema

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 23:00:01 GMT

Real Madrid continued their extraordinary summer of transfer market supremacy over Manchester United last night, by beating them to the signature of the 21-year-old French international striker Karim Benzema.

Lyon accept Madrid offer for Benzema

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 17:05:50 GMT

Lyon have accepted an offer from Real Madrid for striker Karim Benzema.

Real Madrid move for Benzema

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 11:46:58 GMT

Lyon have received a big-money offer for Karim Benzema but insist there is no agreement with Real Madrid or any other club for the forward.

Lyon confirm big-money bid for Benzema

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 11:46:58 GMT

Lyon have received a big-money offer for Karim Benzema but insist there is no agreement with Real Madrid or any other club for the forward.

Kaka sets sights on toppling Barcelona

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 09:17:46 GMT

Kaka is confident Real Madrid are building a squad capable of knocking Barcelona off their throne next season.

Maicon 'going nowhere' insists agent

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 16:02:43 GMT

Maicon's agent has reassured Inter Milan fans that the highly-rated defender will remain at the San Siro next season.

Kaka passes Real Madrid medical

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 10:05:32 GMT

Kaka successfully passed his medical with Real Madrid this morning, the Primera Division giants have confirmed.

No Spanish interest in Ibrahimovic says agent

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 09:39:03 GMT

Zlatan Ibrahimovic's agent has said that there is no interest from Spain in the Internazionale striker's signature.

Bayern maintain Ribery is going nowhere

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 09:37:29 GMT

General manager Uli Hoeness has reiterated Bayern Munich's stance on Franck Ribery, insisting the German giants won't sell the French ace.

Xavi slams 'uncontrollable' Ronaldo

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 09:35:41 GMT

Barcelona midfielder Xavi has blasted incoming Real Madrid ace Cristiano Ronaldo, saying there would be no room for him at the Camp Nou.

Maicon confident of new Inter deal

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 09:40:32 GMT

Inter Milan right-back Maicon plans to remain at the San Siro - as long as he is given an improved contract.

No bids received for Villa insist Valencia

Fri, 26 Jun 2009 13:26:48 GMT

Valencia have not received any offers from Manchester United or Barcelona for Spain striker David Villa, according to a club spokesman.

Bayern reiterate Ribery stance

Fri, 26 Jun 2009 09:14:01 GMT

Bayern Munich have again ruled out the prospect of selling in-demand midfielder Franck Ribery, insisting the "irreplaceable" player is not for sale at any price.