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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
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F44%2Ffootball-general.JPG "A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016")
Cristiano Ronaldo "proud and happy" to win Ballon d'Or for fourth time
Real Madrid ace Cristiano Ronaldo airs his delight at winning the 2016 Ballon d'Or, thanking his teammates for helping him pip Lionel Messi to the award.Dec 12, 20:12
Cristiano Ronaldo crowned 2016 Ballon d'Or winner
Portugal and Real Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo is crowned 2016 Ballon d'Or winner - the fourth time he has earned the prestigious accolade.Dec 12, 19:08
Zinedine Zidane hails Sergio Ramos after late winner against Deportivo La Coruna
Zinedine Zidane hails the "undying belief" of Sergio Ramos after the captain again saved Real Madrid with a late goal in Saturday's 3-2 win over Deportivo La Coruna.Dec 11, 10:43
Real Madrid rescue historic late win
Sergio Ramos scores a 92nd-minute winner to send Real Madrid six points clear courtesy of a 3-2 win over Deportivo, stretching their unbeaten run to a record 35 games.Dec 10, 21:42
/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")
Cristiano Ronaldo among Real Madrid absentees
Cristiano Ronaldo, Luka Modric and Karim Benzema are all left out of the Real Madrid squad for Saturday's La Liga clash with Deportivo La Coruna.Dec 9, 15:12
Cristiano Ronaldo "not worried" about off-field issues
Cristiano Ronaldo says that he is "not afraid" of being found of tax fraud by the Spanish authorities, which carries a minimum six-year prison sentence.Dec 8, 20:33
Borussia Dortmund top Group F with draw at Real Madrid
Borussia Dortmund secure first position in Group F after drawing 2-2 away to Real Madrid in the Champions League on Wednesday night.Dec 7, 21:40
Cristiano Ronaldo facing "minimum six years" in prison
Real Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo could face a minimum of six years in prison if found guilty of tax fraud totalling £127m.Dec 6, 16:40
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F47%2Fpaul-pogba.jpg "Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba in action during his side's Premier League clash with Arsenal at Old Trafford on November 19, 2016")
Didier Deschamps doubts Paul Pogba Ballon d'Or chances
France manager Didier Deschamps suggests that Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba will struggle to win the Ballon d'Or during his career as he is not attacking enough.Dec 6, 16:04
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F47%2Fjose-mourinho_1.jpg "Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho on the touchline during his side's Premier League clash with Arsenal at Old Trafford on November 19, 2016")
Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho denies money laundering allegations
Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho denies allegations of money laundering.Dec 5, 09:23
Real Madrid captain Sergio Ramos heads late equaliser in El Clasico
Sergio Ramos equalises in the final minute as Real Madrid come from one goal behind to draw 1-1 with Barcelona in El Clasico on Saturday afternoon.Dec 3, 17:11
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Quinton Fortune: 'Paul Pogba can reach superstar status'
Former Manchester United midfielder Quinton Fortune says that Paul Pogba has the potential to reach superstar status in world football.Dec 3, 10:30
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Jose Mourinho, Cristiano Ronaldo accused of laundering millions
Cristiano Ronaldo and Jose Mourinho are embroiled in a supposed "tax evasion" scheme, which has come to light following an investigation by 12 European media outlets.Dec 2, 23:11
Preview:Barcelona vs. Real Madrid
Sports Mole previews the first El Clasico of the season as Barcelona host Real Madrid at Camp Nou.Dec 2, 15:05
Antoine Griezmann joins Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo on shortlist for FIFA award
Atletico Madrid striker Antoine Griezmann joins Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo on the three-man shortlist for FIFA's Player of the Year award.Dec 2, 14:57
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F42%2Fgerard-pique-barcelona.jpg "Gerard Pique at a press conference after the Barcelona training session prior to their Champions League match against Manchester City on October 18, 2016")
Gerard Pique: 'El Clasico bigger for Barcelona'
Barcelona centre-back Gerard Pique concedes that his side cannot afford to lose Saturday's El Clasico at home to Real Madrid.Nov 29, 12:57
Real Madrid's Nacho: 'We relaxed too much'
Real Madrid concedes that his side were guilty of 'relaxing' during Saturday's 2-1 win over Sporting Gijon in La Liga.Nov 27, 15:48
Zinedine Zidane: 'We struggled against Sporting Gijon'
Real Madrid boss Zinedine Zidane admits that his team were far from their best during Saturday's 2-1 win over Sporting Gijon in La Liga.Nov 27, 15:11
Cristiano Ronaldo hits brace in Real Madrid win
Real Madrid go seven points clear at the top of La Liga courtesy of a 2-1 win over Sporting Gijon at the Bernabeu on Saturday afternoon.Nov 26, 17:08
Live Commentary: Real Madrid 2-1 Sporting Gijon - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live commentary of the La Liga clash between Real Madrid and Sporting Gijon at the Bernabeu.Nov 26, 14:15
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F41%2Fmauricio-pochettino.jpg "Tottenham Hotspur manager Mauricio Pochettino looks on during his side's Premier League clash with Crystal Palace at White Hart Lane on August 20, 2016")
Mauricio Pochettino: 'Next Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo will play in England'
Tottenham Hotspur manager Mauricio Pochettino predicts that the world's best players will be lured to the Premier League in the future.Nov 25, 20:35
Karim Benzema fires Real Madrid into last 16 of Champions League
Real Madrid book their place in the last 16 of the Champions League courtesy of a 2-1 victory over Sporting Lisbon.Nov 22, 21:41
Team News: Sergio Ramos returns to Real Madrid starting XI against Sporting Lisbon
Real Madrid make one change to their starting XI ahead of their Champions League trip to Sporting Lisbon, with captain Sergio Ramos replacing Nacho in defence.Nov 22, 19:26
Live Commentary: Sporting Lisbon 1-2 Real Madrid - as it happened
Relive Real Madrid's 2-1 victory over 10-man Sporting Lisbon as goals from Raphael Varane and Karim Benzema fire Los Blancos into the last 16 of the Champions League.Nov 22, 18:44
Isco to reject latest Real Madrid contract offer?
A report claims that Isco is unhappy with his lack of playing time at Real Madrid and will not extend his current deal, opening the door for a potential January move.Nov 22, 11:47
Zinedine Zidane expects "very difficult" test against Sporting Lisbon
Zinedine Zidane tells his Real Madrid players that "winning against Atletico means nothing" when it comes to locking horns with Sporting Lisbon on Tuesday evening.Nov 21, 20:37
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F46%2Faaron-ramsey_1.JPG "Wales midfielder Aaron Ramsey in action during his side's World Cup qualifier with Serbia on November 12, 2016")
Three Wales players make UEFA Team of the Year shortlist
Wales have three players in the running to make it into UEFA's Team of the Year, but Arsenal and Germany ace Mesut Ozil fails to make the 40-man shortlist.Nov 21, 20:07
Atletico Madrid's Koke brands Real Madrid rival Cristiano Ronaldo a "faggot"
Atletico Madrid midfielder Koke reportedly brands Real Madrid rival Cristiano Ronaldo a "faggot" as the two clash during Saturday's derby.Nov 21, 15:14
Zinedine Zidane hails "hardworking" Real Madrid following emphatic derby win
Zinedine Zidane heaps praise on his Real Madrid players following the 3-0 win over rivals Atletico Madrid, which he says was down to the determination on show.Nov 20, 15:40
Cristiano Ronaldo hat-trick downs Atletico Madrid in derby
Cristiano Ronaldo scores his 39th career hat-trick to send Real Madrid four points clear courtesy of a 3-0 victory over city rivals Atletico Madrid.Nov 19, 21:36
Live Commentary: Atletico Madrid 0-3 Real Madrid - as it happened
Relive Real Madrid's 3-0 victory over Atletico Madrid as Cristiano Ronaldo's historic hat-trick sends the visitors four points clear at the Vicente Calderon.Nov 19, 19:41
Mesut Ozil: 'Cristiano Ronaldo is one of the best players of all time'
Arsenal midfielder Mesut Ozil hails former Real Madrid teammate Cristiano Ronaldo as one of the greatest players of all time.Nov 18, 20:55
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F45%2Feden-hazard.JPG "Chelsea winger Eden Hazard in action during his side's Premier League clash with Everton at Stamford Bridge on November 5, 2016")
Chelsea boss Antonio Conte praises form of Eden Hazard
Chelsea boss Antonio Conte says that he has been impressed by the recent form of winger Eden Hazard.Nov 18, 18:42
Gareth Bale: 'Ryan Giggs is my greatest ever teammate'
Real Madrid winger Gareth Bale says that Wales legend Ryan Giggs is the greatest player he has played with during his career.Nov 18, 16:56
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Real Madrid's Isco 'knows nothing' of contract talk
Spain midfielder Isco denies that he is currently in contract renewal talks with Real Madrid, with his existing deal expiring in just 18 months.Nov 16, 14:35
Carlos Puyol: 'Lionel Messi best player in history'
Carlos Puyol brands former Barcelona teammate Lionel Messi 'the best player in the history of football'.Nov 15, 22:28
Gabi: 'Luka Modric is Real Madrid's star man'
Luka Modric is more important to Real Madrid than the likes of Cristiano Ronaldo and Gareth Bale, according to Atletico Madrid captain Gabi.Nov 15, 15:42
Cristiano Ronaldo nets brace in Portugal win
Cristiano Ronaldo nets a brace as Portugal record a 4-1 win over Latvia in Sunday's 2018 World Cup qualification clash.Nov 13, 21:40
Live Commentary: Portugal 4-1 Latvia - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live commentary of the 2018 World Cup qualifier between Portugal and Latvia, which ended in a 4-1 home win.Nov 13, 18:45
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