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Champions Spain held at home by Finland

(AFP) GIJON, Spain — Teemu Pukki’s goal 12 minutes from time stunned reigning world and European champions Spain who were held to a 1-1 draw by Finland in their Group I qualifier on Friday. The hosts endured a frustrating first … read more »

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UEFA Champions League 2013: Fergie and players distraught over controversial defeat to Real Madrid

Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson reacts angrily to Nani’s red card Jose Mourinho admitted Real Madrid did not deserve to progress to the quarter-finals of the Champions League after a controversial 2-1 win (agg 3-2) over 10-man Manchester United. The … read more »

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Barca Defeated or Robbed in Madrid

When you’re on top of the world, like FC Barcelona was for more than four years, you make lots of friends, lots of fans, but you make even more enemies. So, when you’re down, like FC Barcelona is now, after … 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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What Real Madrid could take from El Clasico for Man Utd

Real Madrid players, manager and support staff must be sporting an ear-to-ear grin after completing the demolition job of Barcelona in a comprehensive manner, that too, twice in successive weeks. Morata celebrates after providing an excellent assist for Benzema’s goal … read more »

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UEFA Champions League 2013: Real Madrid 1 – 1 Manchester United Live!

90 +4 Second Half ends, Real Madrid 1, Manchester United 1. 90 +3 Corner, Manchester United. Conceded by Diego López. 90 +3 Attempt saved. Robin van Persie (Manchester United) left footed shot from the left side of the box is … read more »

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UEFA Champions League 2013: Real Madrid relishing Man United clash

The world’s richest football clubs Real Madrid and Manchester United meet on Wednesday here in a Champions League last 16 first-leg tie described by Jose Mourinho as “the match the world is waiting for”. Alex Ferguson takes his United side … 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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Cristiano Ronaldo scores 10-minute hat-trick as Real Madrid beat Getafe

Real Madrid’s Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates after scoring his team’s third, and his second, goal against Getafe. Photograph: Denis Doyle/Getty Images Cristiano Ronaldo hit a hat-trick as Real Madrid warmed up for their Copa del Rey clash with Barcelona with a … 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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Mourinho slams Real for ‘unacceptable’ defeat

Madrid: An angry Jose Mourinho gave his Real Madrid players a rare public tongue lashing after they squandered the lead and slumped to a 2-1 defeat at city neighbours Getafe in La Liga on Sunday. The shock reverse ended the … read more »

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Barcelona came from behind to beat Real Madrid 3-2

Barcelona came from behind to beat Real Madrid 3-2 at the Nou Camp and take a slender lead from the first leg of the Spanish Supercopa. Cristiano Ronaldo headed Real into the lead against the run of play 10 minutes … read more »

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Kaka inspires Real Madrid as AC Milan say deal is ‘impossible’

Kaka reminded his doubters of his quality with a dazzingly display to inspire Real Madrid to a 5-1 victory over his former side AC Milan in the latest match of their pre-season tour of the US. Madrid have enjoyed a … read more »

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Ronaldo can cause a Real problem for Spain

It’s a great line-up for the semi-finals and this to me is what makes the European Championship the best international tournament, above the World Cup. You have four top-quality sides and games that could go either way. But I went … read more »

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Ronaldo is not Portugal’s only Euro 2012 weapon, warns Spain’s Arbeloa

Spain defender Alvaro Arbeloa has warned his team-mates Cristiano Ronaldo is not the only threat Portugal pose to their hopes of progressing to the Euro 2012 final. Ronaldo has carried his stunning form with Real Madrid last season into the … read more »

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Champiosn League 2012: Bayern join Chelsea in final of the underdogs

Real Madrid followed fellow hot favourites Barcelona out of the Champions League on Wednesday after losing their penalty shoot-out against Bayern Munich, who will host Chelsea in a surprise final fixture on May 19. By News Wires (text) AFP – … read more »

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Mourinho denies City move

Real Madrid head coach Jose Mourinho has rubbished reports he had reached an agreement to manage Manchester City at the end of the season. A Spanish report hinted the former Chelsea tactician was primed to return to the Premier League … read more »

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Higuain Steals Victory for Real against Sporting Gijon

Real Madrid left it late against Sporting Gijon at the Estadio Municipal El Molinón in Gijon, but had Gonzalo Higuain to thank as he pounced on an error from the excellent Juan Pablo with ten minutes remaining. The hosts started … read more »

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Atletico Madrid players didn’t like Ronaldo’s trick pass – Video

With Real Madrid beating city rivals Atletico 2-0 following two early goals, Cristiano Ronaldo decided to show off for his girlfriend (who looks a little bored at the beginning of the clip) by using only his back to pass the … read more »

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