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Team News: Cristiano Ronaldo, Karim Benzema lead Real Madrid attack
Real Madrid start with Cristiano Ronaldo and Karim Benzema up front for the trip to Celta Vigo.Jan 25, 19:24
Aston Villa close in on Iceland international
Aston Villa are thought to be close to a deal for Basel's Icelandic midfielder Birkir Bjarnason.Jan 25, 12:10
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F49%2Fcristiano-ronaldo.jpg "Cristiano Ronaldo finally shows some modesty during the La Liga game between Barcelona and Real Madrid on December 3, 2016")
Cristiano Ronaldo 'taken home in ambulance'
Real Madrid striker Cristiano Ronaldo is reportedly taken home by ambulance after suffering "sudden wrist pains" while driving.Jan 25, 11:35
Antoine Griezmann's brother hints at Manchester United move?
The brother of Atletico Madrid striker Antoine Griezmann fuels speculation of a move to Manchester United by posting a picture of Old Trafford on Twitter.Jan 24, 20:05
Antoine Griezmann 'promised Manchester United number seven shirt'
Manchester United target Antoine Griezmann is reportedly promised the club's iconic number seven shirt if he completes a switch from Atletico Madrid to Old Trafford.Jan 22, 14:12
Real Madrid return to winning ways with victory over Malaga
Two goals from captain Sergio Ramos inspire Real Madrid back to winning ways against Malaga.Jan 21, 17:07
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F49%2Fcristiano-ronaldo_1.jpg "Cristiano Ronaldo in action during the La Liga game between Barcelona and Real Madrid on December 3, 2016")
Live Commentary: Real Madrid 2-1 Malaga - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live text coverage of the La Liga showdown between Real Madrid and Malaga.Jan 21, 14:21
Real Madrid shocked by Celta Vigo in first leg of Copa del Rey tie
Real Madrid fall to a 2-1 defeat at home to Celta Vigo in the first leg of their Copa del Rey quarter-final tie.Jan 18, 22:06
Marcelo: 'Real Madrid must learn from Sevilla defeat'
Real Madrid full-back Marcelo urges his side to learn from their 2-1 defeat to Sevilla, which ended their record 40-match unbeaten streak.Jan 16, 19:57
Stevan Jovetic stunner ends Real Madrid unbeaten run
Stevan Jovetic scores in the 91st minute as Real Madrid's unbeaten streak ends with defeat against Sevilla.Jan 15, 21:39
Zinedine Zidane "not thinking about the treble" with Real Madrid
Real Madrid boss Zinedine Zidane refuses to get too carried away midway through his side's campaign, stressing that they must take each game as it comes.Jan 11, 21:39
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Ronaldo "shocked" by Michael Owen's weight jibe
Former Brazil forward Ronaldo says that he was "shocked" by Michael Owen's recent jibe about his weight.Jan 11, 18:40
Cristiano Ronaldo left out of Real Madrid squad for Sevilla tie
Cristiano Ronaldo, Luka Modric and James Rodriguez will all sit out Real Madrid's second-leg tie with Sevilla in the Copa del Rey, having been omitted from the squad.Jan 11, 15:35
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F49%2Fluis-enrique.jpg "Barcelona manager Luis Enrique speaks to the media on December 5, 2016")
Luis Enrique backs Barcelona award ceremony snub
Barcelona manager Luis Enrique backs his players' decision not to attend the Best FIFA Football Awards in order to focus on preparation for their Copa del Rey clash.Jan 10, 20:02
Cristiano Ronaldo: 'I am part of football history'
Real Madrid and Portugal forward Cristiano Ronaldo says that he has "no doubts" that he is among the greatest to have ever played the game.Jan 10, 15:31
Cristiano Ronaldo beats Lionel Messi to win FIFA Best Men's Player award
Cristiano Ronaldo is named as the world's best male player at the Best FIFA Football Awards.Jan 9, 19:03
Real Madrid, Barcelona players dominate FIFA-FIFPRO XI for 2016
Real Madrid and Barcelona boast a combined total of nine players in the FIFA-FIFPRO XI for 2016.Jan 9, 17:59
Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi, Antoine Griezmann up for inaugural FIFA award
Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi and Antoine Griezmann are named as the three contenders for The Best FIFA Men's Player Award at Monday's inaugural ceremony.Jan 8, 20:13
Real Madrid thump Granada at Bernabeu
Real Madrid move six points clear of second-placed Barcelona in La Liga courtesy of a 5-0 win over Granada at the Bernabeu.Jan 7, 13:50
Live Commentary: Real Madrid 5-0 Granada - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live commentary of the La Liga clash between Real Madrid and Granada at the Bernabeu.Jan 7, 11:00
Paul Pogba delighted with Antoine Griezmann progress
Paul Pogba says that he is delighted with seeing France teammate Antoine Griezmann establish himself as one of the leading strikers in world football.Jan 6, 15:28
Team News: Karim Benzema only makes Real Madrid bench
Karim Benzema only makes the bench for Real Madrid's Copa del Rey clash with Sevilla as Alvaro Morata leads the line at the Bernabeu.Jan 4, 19:20
Live Commentary: Real Madrid 3-0 Sevilla - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's coverage as Real Madrid beat Sevilla 3-0 in the first leg of their last-16 Copa del Rey clash at the Santiago Bernabeu.Jan 4, 19:15
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F50%2Fantoine-griezmann.jpg "Antoine Griezmann in action for Atletico Madrid on September 21, 2016")
Antoine Griezmann "very happy" at Atletico Madrid
Antoine Griezmann says that he is annoyed by the constant speculation over his future as he is 'happy and enjoying himself' at Atletico Madrid. Jan 3, 11:18
Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo: 'I am not motivated by money'
Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo insists that he is not motivated by money after turning down a lucrative switch to China.Jan 2, 11:29
Cristiano Ronaldo subject of £257m bid from Chinese club
Agent Jorge Mendes claims that Cristiano Ronaldo was offered £80m in wages to join a Chinese club, which he turned down as it is "impossible" to leave Real Madrid.Dec 30, 09:10
David Moyes wanted Toni Kroos, Gareth Bale and Cristiano Ronaldo at Manchester United
David Moyes claims that he wanted to sign Gareth Bale, Cristiano Ronaldo and Toni Kroos after taking over at Manchester United in 2013.Dec 24, 17:02
Sister 'had sex in Cristiano Ronaldo's bed'
An ex of Cristiano Ronaldo's sister claims that the striker was left fuming after finding out that they had had sex in his bed.Dec 20, 20:59
Cristiano Ronaldo thanks Real Madrid teammates for "dream year"
Real Madrid and Portugal forward Cristiano Ronaldo admits that 2016 has been a year to remember for him, having rounded it off with another piece of silverware.Dec 18, 17:00
Cristiano Ronaldo treble helps Real Madrid to Club World Cup crown
Cristiano Ronaldo scores a hat-trick as Real Madrid overcome Kashima Antlers after extra time in the Club World Cup final.Dec 18, 13:02
Zinedine Zidane expecting tough Club World Cup final
Real Madrid boss Zinedine Zidane pays tribute to Japanese side Kashima Antlers ahead of Sunday's Club World Cup final.Dec 17, 22:18
Gianni Infantino: Video replay results "extremely positive"
FIFA president Gianni Infantino believes that video replays at the Club World Cup have produced "extremely positive results", despite a mixed reception.Dec 17, 11:12
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F49%2Fluka-modric.jpg "Luka Modric in action during the La Liga game between Barcelona and Real Madrid on December 3, 2016")
Luka Modric 'does not like' video technology
Real Madrid midfielder Luka Modric admits that he is not a fan of video technology in football, claiming that the system "creates a lot of confusion".Dec 15, 17:11
Cristiano Ronaldo blasts video technology
Real Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo says that video technology, which is currently being used at the 2016 Club World Cup, will never be a success in football.Dec 15, 16:31
Zinedine Zidane: 'Video technology must be clearer'
Real Madrid manager Zinedine Zidane says that video technology in football "must be clearer" in order to work on a long-term basis.Dec 15, 16:18
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F49%2Fkarim-benzema.jpg "Karim Benzema in action during the La Liga game between Barcelona and Real Madrid on December 3, 2016")
Real Madrid's Karim Benzema: 'Zinedine Zidane is like a brother to me'
Real Madrid forward Karim Benzema says that manager Zinedine Zidane is 'like a brother to me'.Dec 15, 14:59
Real Madrid make Club World Cup final
Real Madrid will take on Kashima Antlers in the 2016 Club World Cup final on Sunday after beating Club America 2-0 in the competition's second semi-final.Dec 15, 12:28
Live Commentary: Club America 0-2 Real Madrid - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live commentary of the second semi-final of the 2016 Club World Cup between Club America and Real Madrid from Yokohama.Dec 15, 09:30
Xavi: 'Cristiano Ronaldo not worthy of Ballon d'Or award'
Xavi is adamant that former Barcelona teammate Lionel Messi is the best player in the world, despite Cristiano Ronaldo being crowned Ballon d'Or winner for 2016.Dec 14, 15:52
Robert Lewandowski mocks Ballon d'Or awards after finishing 16th in voting
Robert Lewandowski mocks the Ballon d'Or awards after the Bayern Munich and Poland striker finished down in 16th in the voting.Dec 13, 14:03
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