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Live Commentary: Granada 0-1 Real Madrid - as it happened
Live updates from Real Madrid's second game of the new La Liga season against Granada.Aug 26, 18:30
Can Atletico Madrid separate the top two in Spain?
Sports Mole offers its opinion on whether Atletico Madrid can separate Real Madrid and Barcelona in La Liga this season.Aug 26, 11:51
Tottenham Hotspur 'consider Gareth Bale offers from more than one club'
Tottenham Hotspur reportedly consider offers for Gareth Bale from more than one club, despite reports that Real Madrid were closing in on an £86m deal.Aug 26, 07:58
Gareth Bale is to sign a £97m contract with Real Madrid?
Gareth Bale will earn a reported £97m over six years, after agreeing personal terms with Real Madrid ahead of his world record transfer.Aug 24, 22:22
Gerardo Martino criticises Gareth Bale fee
Barcelona boss Gerardo Martino criticises the reported transfer fee that Real Madrid are paying for Gareth Bale.Aug 24, 11:31
Michael Laudrup: 'Gareth Bale is not as good as Cristiano Ronaldo or Lionel Messi'
Swansea City boss Michael Laudrup claims that Gareth Bale is not as good as Cristiano Ronaldo or Lionel Messi.Aug 24, 11:07
Real Madrid build presentation stage to unveil Gareth Bale?
Real Madrid appear to build a presentation stage at the Bernabeu in preparation for Gareth Bale's impending arrival from Tottenham Hotspur.Aug 23, 16:12
Real Madrid to announce Gareth Bale capture after friendly?
Real Madrid will reportedly announce the arrival of Gareth Bale in a world-record transfer following their friendly against Al Sadd this evening.Aug 22, 10:29
Cristiano Ronaldo close to new Real Madrid deal?
Real Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo is reportedly close to signing a new deal with the club.Aug 22, 04:15
Raul: 'Gareth Bale will be a great signing for Real Madrid'
Former Real Madrid striker Raul praises his former club for their pursuit of Gareth Bale, as they close in on a world record-breaking £93m deal for the Welshman.Aug 22, 02:14
Real Madrid 'to complete Gareth Bale capture within hours'
Real Madrid are allegedly on the brink of completing the signing of Gareth Bale.Aug 21, 23:52
Report: Tottenham Hotspur, Real Madrid agree Gareth Bale terms
An Italain journalist claims that Tottenham have finally accepted an offer from Real Madrid for Gareth Bale, believed to be a world-record fee of £93m and Fabio Coentrao in part exchange.Aug 20, 22:50
Sports Mole's La Liga Team of the Week
Sports Mole selects its 11 star performers from the opening weekend of the La Liga season.Aug 19, 22:43
Isco heads Real Madrid to victory on debut
Isco scores late to help Real Madrid defeat Real Betis 2-1 in an entertaining opening La Liga clash at the Santiago Bernabeu.Aug 18, 20:51
Team News: Isco makes Real Madrid debut
Isco will make his Real Madrid debut in their opening La Liga encounter with Real Betis.Aug 18, 18:23
Cristiano Ronaldo calm over new contract
Cristiano Ronaldo admits that he is not yet concerned about renewing his Real Madrid contract.Aug 16, 11:39
Manchester United coaches watch Cristiano Ronaldo in friendly?
Manchester United coaches Phil Neville and Steve Round reportedly watch transfer target Cristiano Ronaldo in a Portugal friendly this week.Aug 15, 14:16
Cristiano Ronaldo: 'I won't comment on Jose Mourinho'
Real Madrid striker Cristiano Ronaldo insists that he will not be drawn into a war of words with former boss Cristiano Ronaldo.Aug 15, 12:31
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Fan jailed for storming pitch to give Cristiano Ronaldo a hug
Teenage fan Ronald Gjoka is jailed for storming a pitch to meet Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo and give him a hug.Aug 15, 12:11
Cristiano Ronaldo rescues Portugal against the Netherlands
A late Cristiano Ronaldo goal sees Portugal rescue a 1-1 draw against the Netherlands in the Algarve.Aug 14, 21:38
Marco Tardelli: 'Gareth Bale on par with Cristiano Ronaldo'
Republic of Ireland assistant manager Marco Tardelli believes that Wales winger Gareth Bale deserves to be mentioned alongside the likes of Cristiano Ronaldo.Aug 12, 21:14
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Preview:Portugal vs. Netherlands
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's friendly in the Algarve between European heavyweights Portugal and the Netherlands.Aug 12, 16:22
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On this day: Manchester United sign Cristiano Ronaldo
Ten years ago today, Manchester United completed the signing of Cristiano Ronaldo from Sporting Lisbon.Aug 12, 08:55
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Antonio Valencia relinquishes number seven shirt
Manchester United winger Antonio Valencia drops the famous number seven jersey and takes up his old number 25 shirt ahead of the new season.Aug 11, 13:12
Real Madrid put three past Inter Milan
Kaka and Cristiano Ronaldo are on target as Real Madrid finish their tour of the USA with a 3-0 win over Inter Milan.Aug 10, 21:31
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Florentino Perez reveals Cristiano Ronaldo contract talks
Real Madrid president Florentino Perez reveals that talks with Cristiano Ronaldo over a new contract will begin at the end of the month.Aug 9, 06:25
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Kevin Davies: Gareth Bale yet to "prove himself"
Preston North End striker Kevin Davies feels that Gareth Bale has yet to make his mark on the world stage.Aug 9, 05:15
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Gary Neville: 'Wayne Rooney must be replaced with a superstar'
Gary Neville believes that Manchester United can not afford to sell Wayne Rooney to Chelsea unless they bring in a world superstar to replace him.Aug 8, 13:20
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F13%2F15%2Fbilbao-madrid.jpg "Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates after scoring against Athletic Bilbao on April 14, 2013")
Cristiano Ronaldo: 'I do my talking on the pitch'
Cristiano Ronaldo states that he will do his talking on the pitch, hitting back at Jose Mourinho's comments with two goals against Chelsea.Aug 8, 12:24
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Cristiano Ronaldo: 'I am happy at Real Madrid'
Cristiano Ronaldo says that he is happy at Real Madrid despite the speculation linking him with a move away from the club.Aug 8, 06:10
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Carlo Ancelotti: 'Cristiano Ronaldo the man for Real Madrid'
Carlo Ancelotti praises Cristiano Ronaldo for his match-winning performance against Chelsea amid uncertainty surrounding his future.Aug 8, 06:02
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Jose Mourinho admits work to do at Chelsea
Jose Mourinho says that Chelsea need to improve after their defeat to Real Madrid.Aug 8, 05:45
Carlo Ancelotti: 'Cristiano Ronaldo will stay at Real Madrid'
Carlo Ancelotti is adamant that Cristiano Ronaldo will sign a new deal at Real Madrid.Aug 7, 07:23
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Chelsea's Ashley Cole relishing another Cristiano Ronaldo battle
Chelsea defender Ashley Cole is eagerly anticipating another battle against Real Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo in the teams' pre-season friendly clash.Aug 6, 21:25
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Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, Franck Ribery make UEFA shortlist
Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo and Franck Ribery make the shortlist for UEFA's Best Player in Europe Award.Aug 6, 15:53
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Season preview: Real Betis
Sports Mole assesses whether Real Betis can secure a top-four finish in the new La Liga season.Aug 6, 14:42
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Season preview: Real Madrid
Sports Mole assesses whether Real Madrid can reclaim the La Liga title next season.Aug 6, 11:53
Cristiano Ronaldo mingles with J-Lo, Shaquille O'Neal after friendly
Cristiano Ronaldo mingles with singer Jennifer Lopez and former NBA star Shaquille O'Neal while in LA with Real Madrid.Aug 6, 11:30
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Cristiano Ronaldo praises Carlo Ancelotti
Real Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo praises new coach Carlo Ancelotti.Aug 5, 16:20
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Who will be next season's Premier League top goalscorer?
Sports Mole assesses five players who could become the Premier League's leading goalscorer next season.Aug 5, 11:10
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