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Chelsea FC target Neymar hints at FC Barcelona move

Santos striker Neymar, who continues to be linked with the likes of Barcelona, Chelsea and Real Madrid, has refused to dismiss talk of a move to Camp Nou. Neymar is arguably the most sought after player in world football today, … read more »

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Real Madrid have everything to lose, says Jose Mourinho

Real Madrid may have a comfortable 3-0 advantage over Galatasaray ahead of Tuesday’s Champions League quarterfinal, second leg here but coach Jose Mourinho is not resting on his laurels. The Portuguese boss, chasing a third European title with a third … read more »

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2013 Champions League Galatasaray Vs Real Madrid Preview

Preview Galatasaray will have to rewrite history here on Tuesday if they are to overturn a three-goal deficit against Real Madrid in their Champions League quarter-final, second-leg clash. The odds are stacked against the Turkish champions with Madrid having advanced … read more »

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2013 UEFA Champions League: Real Madrid vs Galatasary Preview

Madrid: Real Madrid have a fully-fit squad at their disposal for the Champions League quarter-final first-leg meeting with Galatasaray at the Santiago Bernabeu. Defenders Raphael Varane (back) and Fabio Coentrao (foot) have recovered from injuries and are set to start, … read more »

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Real legends: Di Stefano presents Ronaldo with La Liga best player award in Madrid

Cristiano Ronaldo was today awarded the Alfredo Di Stefano trophy for the best player in last season’s Liga but refused to confirm if he is to remain with Real Madrid. The Portugal international was Real’s key player when they beat … read more »

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UEFA Champions League 2013: Can Barcelona find restart button?

Much has been said over the past three weeks – and with barely concealed glee – about the apparent demise of FC Barcelona. Of how an era has come to an end with back-to-back defeats at the hands of a … read more »

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Real ready to offer Modric plus £30m in bid to persuade Spurs to part ways with Bale

Real Madrid have stepped up their interest in Gareth Bale by telling Tottenham they are willing to offer ex-Spurs star Luka Modric and £30million for the Welshman. The La Liga champions are keen to land the Tottenham man in the … read more »

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Mourinho back in favour at Madrid after wonderful week

After months of speculation Jose Mourinho will leave Madrid at the end of the season following a turbulent campaign, reports are now claiming the Portuguese may stay beyond this summer. In the wake of Los Blancos’ wonderful week of victories … read more »

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UEFA Champions League: Turkish Ref Explains Nani Red Card

In a startlingly frank interview Turkish referee Cuneyt Cakir has admitted the real reason behind his decision to send off Nani during United’s Champions League game against Real Madrid at Old Trafford. The whole of the footballing world was completely … read more »

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Fergie warns against Ronaldo

Manchester – Manchester United must not obsess themselves with trying to stop Cristiano Ronaldo when he returns to Old Trafford with Real Madrid on Tuesday, manager Alex Ferguson has warned. Ronaldo spent six seasons with United after signing from Sporting … read more »

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Real Madrid players proud to beat Barcelona again; excited for Man U

Real Madrid players celebrate after Sergio Ramos scored the team’s second goal to put them in the lead during their Spanish first division “classico” match against Barcelona at the Santiago Bernabeu stadium in Madrid, March 2, 2013 (Photo: Reuters) Real … read more »

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Ramos heads Madrid to victory against Barca in a second consecutive El Clasico

A late Sergio Ramos goal earned Real Madrid a 2-1 win against Barcelona at the Bernabeu on Saturday as the La Liga leaders slumped to a second consecutive El Clasico defeat. Five days after being dumped out of the Copa … read more »

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El Clasico 2013: Real Madrid 2 v 1 Barcelona Live!

So what did you lot think of that first half? Throw your views to me over on Twitter at @charliefscott or post them in the comments box to the right of this LIVE commentary. HALF-TIME: REAL MADRID 1-1 BARCELONA Los … read more »

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Barcelona may have to mix attacking blend to find right solution

It’s strange to be talking about goalscoring problems for a team that’s scored 82 in only 25 league games so far this season, but the biggest issue facing Barcelona coach Jordi Roura is how to address the alarming lack of … read more »

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Kaka out to prove he’s the Real deal in 2nd La Liga El Clasico

Kaka is hoping to use today’s Clasico meeting with Barcelona as an opportunity to stake his claim for a place in Real Madrid’s starting line-up for Tuesday’s Champions’ League tie with Manchester United. The Brazilian playmaker has shown good form … read more »

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La Liga El Clasico: Real Madrid v Barcelona Preview

Five days after its biggest win at Camp Nou in more than a decade, Real Madrid hosts Barcelona again in the Spanish league with its decisive Champions League match at Manchester United looming. Madrid’s defense did a masterful job of … read more »

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El Clasico 2013: Real Madrid Missing Men, Barcelona Must Seize the Day

El Clasico 2013 – Despite Real Madrid being in good form results-wise and playing at home, it is FC Barcelona that comes out as the favorite partly because of the players Madrid will not be counting on. Iker Casillas and … read more »

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Messi Upstages Ronaldo Again Before Wednesday’s 2013 First El Clasico

By Vladimir Moraru In a shot-in-the-arm tune-up for Wednesday’s clash with eternal rival FC Barcelona in the semifinals of the Copa del Rey (Spanishd Cup) Cristiano Ronaldo scored three goals in Real Madri’s 4-0 trashing of Getafe in the 21st … read more »

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Juventus agree Anelka deal

Nicolas Anelka is set to join Juventus on a short-term deal, according to the club’s director general Giuseppe Marotta. Anelka will reportedly undergo a medical on Monday to allow the Shanghai Shenhua striker to sign a five-month deal, coinciding with … read more »

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2013 First El Clasico: Barcelona v Real Madrid Copa del Rey semifinals

Barcelona achieved an intriguing 2-4 win (4-6 in aggregate) against Malaga at La Rosaleda in the return leg of the Copa del Rey quarterfinals. Pedro Rodriguez, Gerard Pique, Andres Iniesta and Lionel Messi scored the goals for the Blaugrana, who … read more »

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Lionel Messi wins Fifa Ballon D’Or for the 4th consecutive time

Lionel Messi has been adjudged World Footballer of the Year 2012 for the fourth consecutive time. He shoved challenge from his Barcelona team mate Andreas Iniesta and Real Madrid’s Christiano. The Award ceremony was held in Zurich on Monday. The … read more »

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2012-13 Champions League Ronaldo with Madrid returns to United

Cristiano Ronaldo will return with nine-times winners Real Madrid to Manchester United, where he developed into one of the world’s greatest forwards, and Lionel Messi’s Barcelona take on AC Milan in the Champions League last 16. Bayern Munich, last season’s … read more »

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2012/13 El Clasico: Barca held by Madrid

: Barcelona 2 (Messi 31′, 61′) Real Madrid 2 (Ronaldo 23′. 66′) Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo stole the show as Real Madrid drew 2-2 at Barcelona in a thrilling Clasico at the Nou Camp in La Liga. Ronaldo put … read more »

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Opportunities: Ideas on How to Transform Vision and Mission to Reality

by T. Goshu This is the third and final part of my comment on the subject of seizing opportunities, at least whenever they make themselves available. In my first part, I have tried to mention some missed opportunities for the … read more »

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El Clasico Preview: Barcelona v Real Madrid

Jose Mourinho has changed his tune. Earlier this season the Real Madrid boss was surprisingly scathing about his team’s level of performance, including the memorable comment after a 1-0 defeat against Sevilla: “At the moment I don’t have a team.” … read more »

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5 Important El Clasico clashes in recent memory, Barcelona v Real Madrid

In may only be early October but already tonight’s El Clasico has taken on a ‘title decider’ feel as Real Madrid arrive in Catalunya eight points behind Barcelona in the table. Ahead of the match reporters  takes a look back … read more »

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“When Madrid plays Barcelona, the world stops,” Says Mourinho

Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho believes his side’s El Clasico fixture with Barcelona is the biggest game in the world. The Spanish champions have not enjoyed the best start to their campaign and enter the first Clasico of the league … read more »

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2012/13 UEFA Champions League Day1 Video Highlights

Real Madrid 3 – 2 Manchester City ิปแอิิิิิิิิิิิิิิิิิิิิิิิิิิิิิิิิิิิิิิิิิิิ… by footyroom Montpellier 1 – 2 Arsenal M-A footyroom.com by footyroom Paris Saint-Germain 4 – 1 Dynamo Kyiv P Vs D 4-1 by futbolsapiens Borussia Dortmund 1 – 0 Ajax D1-0A www.fasthighlights.com … read more »

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La Liga wrap: Sevilla add to Madrid woes, Messi lifts Barcelona

Sevilla heaped more misery on Real Madrid with a 1-0 win, while rivals Barcelona continued their perfect start to the La Liga season. Defending champions Real were already five points adrift of league leaders Barcelona heading into Saturday’s match after … read more »

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“Barcelona’s era of winning consecutive Liga titles is over, Says Mourinho

Jose Mourinho said the chance to challenge Barcelona was a driving force in him joining Real Madrid in 2010. The flamboyant coach feels that La Liga is arguably the best competition in the world when it comes to the top … read more »

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