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Zinedine Zidane: 'James Rodriguez, Marcelo, Casemiro rested'
Real Madrid boss Zinedine Zidane reveals that James Rodriguez, Marcelo and Casemiro will not be involved in Saturday's La Liga clash with Osasuna.Sep 9, 13:36
Zinedine Zidane confirms Karim Benzema return
Real Madrid boss Zinedine Zidane confirms that Karim Benzema will return from a hip problem against Osasuna this weekend.Sep 9, 11:38
Report: Cristiano Ronaldo to return against Osasuna
A report claims that Cristiano Ronaldo will return from a knee problem in Real Madrid's La Liga clash with Osasuna this weekend.Sep 9, 11:12
Arsene Wenger: 'Alexis Sanchez can match Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo'
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger says that Alexis Sanchez has the potential to match the level of Lionel Messi and Alexis Sanchez.Sep 9, 10:40
Alexis Sanchez: 'I liken my qualities to Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo'
Arsenal playmaker Alexis Sanchez suggests that he can offer many similar qualities to those displayed by Ballon d'Or winners Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo.Sep 8, 08:12
Xavi: 'Lionel Messi the best player in the world'
Xavi insists that former Barcelona teammate Lionel Messi is the best player in the world, but also reserves praise for Cristiano Ronaldo.Sep 7, 20:32
Roberto Mancini: 'Yaya Toure still world class'
Manchester City midfielder Yaya Toure is still capable of 'changing the outcome of an entire season', according to Inter Milan boss Roberto Mancini.Sep 7, 19:51
Alvaro Morata: 'I will fight for Real Madrid spot'
Alvaro Morata vows to battle for a spot in the Real Madrid XI as Karim Benzema and Cristiano Ronaldo prepare to return to action.Sep 7, 12:26
Portugal suffer two-goal loss in Switzerland
Breel Embolo and Admir Mehmedi score the goals as Switzerland record a 2-0 win over Portugal in their 2018 World Cup qualification opener.Sep 6, 20:48
Cristiano Ronaldo to return "soon"
Cristiano Ronaldo reveals that he will "soon" return to action after picking up a knee injury in the final of Euro 2016 in July.Sep 2, 20:18
Andre Gomes withdraws from Portugal squad
Barcelona midfielder Andre Gomes withdraws from the Portugal squad after suffering a thigh problem against Gibraltar on Thursday night.Sep 2, 20:04
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Lionel Messi downgraded in 'FIFA 17', Cristiano Ronaldo highest rated
Cristiano Ronaldo overtakes Lionel Messi as the highest-rated player on FIFA 17, with the former being handed a 94 rating to the Argentine's 93.Sep 2, 18:40
Toni Kroos rescues late win for Real Madrid
Toni Kroos scores an 81st-minute winner to keep up Real Madrid's unbeaten start to the season with a 2-1 victory at home to Celta Vigo.Aug 27, 20:10
Cristiano Ronaldo 'to retire at the age of 41'
Cristiano Ronaldo reveals that he intends to spend another 10 years at Real Madrid, eventually hanging up his boots at the age of 41.Aug 26, 19:08
Cristiano Ronaldo crowned UEFA's Best Player in Europe
Cristiano Ronaldo beats Gareth Bale and Antoine Griezmann to be named as UEFA's Best Player in Europe for 2016, following success in the Champions League and Euro 2016.Aug 25, 17:23
Pep Guardiola's Manchester City drawn alongside Barcelona in Champions League
Manchester City are drawn in Champions League Group C with Barcelona, Borussia Monchengladbach and Celtic.Aug 25, 16:55
Gareth Bale 'signs new five-year Real Madrid deal'
Real Madrid winger Gareth Bale reportedly agrees a new five-year deal with the club that will keep him at the Bernabeu until 2021.Aug 23, 13:35
Real Madrid start new La Liga season with comfortable win
Real Madrid begin their 2016-17 La Liga challenge with a 3-0 win over Real Sociedad at the Anoeta, courtesy of a brace from Gareth Bale and Marco Asensio effort.Aug 21, 20:11
Jose Mourinho: 'Paul Pogba is best midfielder in world'
Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho declares Paul Pogba to be the best midfielder in the world ahead of his second debut for the club.Aug 18, 21:41
Jordan Henderson: 'Philippe Coutinho could get to Lionel Messi level'
Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson claims that Philippe Coutinho has the ability to be classed alongside the likes of Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo.Aug 18, 18:56
Jose Mourinho hails "phenomenal" Zlatan Ibrahimovic
Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho heaps praise on Zlatan Ibrahimovic following his goalscoring Premier League debut against Bournemouth.Aug 14, 18:41
Cristiano Ronaldo returns to Real Madrid training one month after injuring knee
Cristiano Ronaldo returns to training with Real Madrid just one month after suffering a knee injury.Aug 10, 15:34
Real Madrid strike late to beat Sevilla in European Super Cup
Real Madrid score a 119th-minute winner to beat Sevilla 3-2 in the European Super Cup final.Aug 9, 21:22
Team News: Alvaro Morata, Luciano Vietto start as Real Madrid face Sevilla in Super Cup final
Alvaro Morata starts for Real Madrid, while summer signing Luciano Vieto leads the line for Sevilla in tonight's Super Cup final.Aug 9, 17:43
Zinedine Zidane "not worried" by European Super Cup absentees
Real Madrid boss Zinedine Zidane plays down the absence of Cristiano Ronaldo, Pepe, Gareth Bale and Toni Kroos from his side's European Super Cup meeting with Sevilla.Aug 9, 14:54
Paul Pogba: 'I want to win Ballon d'Or at Manchester United'
New Manchester United signing Paul Pogba sets his sights on winning the Premier League, Champions League and Ballon d'Or during his time at Old Trafford.Aug 9, 13:32
Gary Lineker: 'Paul Pogba deal is a watershed moment for Premier League'
Former England striker Gary Lineker describes Paul Pogba's world-record move to Manchester United as a "watershed moment" for the Premier League.Aug 9, 12:38
Cristiano Ronaldo left out of Real Madrid squad for Super Cup
Real Madrid leave the likes of Cristiano Ronaldo, Gareth Bale and Toni Kroos out of their squad for the European Super Cup clash with Sevilla.Aug 8, 10:49
Paul Pogba given permission to undergo Manchester United medical
Manchester United confirm that Paul Pogba is to undergo a medical before finalising his move from Juventus.Aug 7, 13:21
Gareth Bale, Cristiano Ronaldo and Antoine Griezmann up for UEFA Best Player in Europe award
Real Madrid duo Cristiano Ronaldo and Gareth Bale are in the running with Atletico Madrid striker Antoine Griezmann for the UEFA Best Player in Europe Award.Aug 5, 12:16
Wolverhampton Wanderers owners Fosun International to buy AC Milan?
Wolverhampton Wanderers' new owners Fosun International are linked with a takeover of Serie A giants AC Milan.Aug 5, 10:29
Cristiano Ronaldo 'to finish playing career at Real Madrid'
Reports in Spain suggest that Cristiano Ronaldo is close to agreeing a new five-year deal at Real Madrid, while Gareth Bale is also open to extending his current terms.Aug 4, 12:44
Cristiano Ronaldo injury doubt for Real Madrid opener against Real Sociedad
Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo is a doubt for the club's opening La Liga fixture against Real Sociedad because of a knee injury.Aug 4, 11:58
Alex Ferguson pays tribute to Wayne Rooney ahead of testimonial
Former Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson claims that Wayne Rooney 'helped bring energy back into the team' upon joining from Everton in 2004.Aug 2, 18:44
Andre Gomes: 'Cristiano Ronaldo wished me well'
Andre Gomes reveals that Portugal teammate Cristiano Ronaldo "congratulated" him on his summer move to Barcelona.Jul 29, 10:58
Diego Simeone backs Antoine Griezmann for Ballon d'Or
Atletico Madrid's Antoine Griezmann "should be in the final three" for the 2016 Ballon d'Or, according to his club boss Diego Simeone.Jul 28, 20:59
Zinedine Zidane 'content' despite Paris Saint-Germain defeat
Real Madrid boss Zinedine Zidane insists that his team will improve after opening their pre-season with a 3-1 defeat to Paris Saint-Germain.Jul 28, 20:16
Juventus confirm Gonzalo Higuain capture in deal worth £75.3m
Napoli announce that Gonzalo Higuain has joined Juventus after his €90m buyout clause was met by the Serie A champions.Jul 26, 17:10
Airport to be named after Cristiano Ronaldo
Cristiano Ronaldo is to have an airport named after him in his native Madeira.Jul 24, 13:32
Cristiano Ronaldo wants new Real Madrid deal
Cristiano Ronaldo reveals that he will begin contract renewal talks with Real Madrid once he has returned to the Spanish capital.Jul 23, 18:26
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