Ronaldo and Messi during the first leg of the 2012/13 Super Cup on August 23, 2012
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
Real Betis coach Pepe Mel on August 6, 2011
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
Paris Saint-Germain's boss Carlo Ancelotti reacts on the touchline in the match against Barcelona on April 10, 2013
Season preview: Real Madrid
Sports Mole assesses whether Real Madrid can reclaim the La Liga title next season.
Aug 6, 11:53
Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates after scoring the opening goal during the Copa del Rey Final against Atletico Madrid on May 17, 2013
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
Valladolid's Jesus Rueda vies for the ball with Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo during the La Liga match on May 4, 2013
Cristiano Ronaldo praises Carlo Ancelotti
Real Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo praises new coach Carlo Ancelotti.
Aug 5, 16:20
Manchester United's Robin van Persie celebrates scoring against Aston Villa on April 22, 2013
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
Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates scoring a free kick for Manchester United against Arsenal in 2009.
Video: Cristiano Ronaldo's top five Manchester United goals
Sports Mole looks back on five of Cristiano Ronaldo's best goals while playing for Manchester United.
Aug 5, 09:56
Real Madrid's Alvaro Morata scores against Rayo Vallecano on February 17, 2013
Tottenham Hotspur demand Real Madrid's Alvaro Morata in Gareth Bale deal?
Tottenham Hotspur reportedly demand that Real Madrid include Alvaro Morata in the deal to sign Gareth Bale.
Aug 5, 09:15
Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo in action against Bournemouth on July 21, 2013
Cristiano Ronaldo refuses to give thoughts on Gareth Bale move
Cristiano Ronaldo refuses to "go public" with his opinion on the potential arrival of Gareth Bale at Real Madrid.
Aug 5, 08:46
Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates his 200th goal for the club on May 8, 2013
Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo hits back at Jose Mourinho's criticism
Cristiano Ronaldo hits back at Jose Mourinho following his comments that the Real Madrid forward is not the "real" Ronaldo.
Aug 5, 08:35
Real's Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates after scoring during the match against Real Valladolid on May 4, 2013
Dennis Irwin backs Cristiano Ronaldo return to Manchester United
Dennis Irwin says that Cristiano Ronaldo's return to Manchester United could depend on Gareth Bale potentially joining Real Madrid.
Aug 5, 06:58
Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates after scoring the opening goal during the Copa del Rey Final against Atletico Madrid on May 17, 2013
Cristiano Ronaldo future at Real Madrid "still hasn't been resolved"
Cristiano Ronaldo says that his future "still hasn't been resolved" at Real Madrid despite claims that he has agreed a new contract at the Santiago Bernabeu.
Aug 5, 06:22
Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates his 200th goal for the club on May 8, 2013
Mesut Ozil hopes for Cristiano Ronaldo stay at Real Madrid
Mesut Ozil is hoping that Cristiano Ronaldo stays at Real Madrid for many years to come.
Aug 3, 04:43
Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates after scoring the opening goal during the Copa del Rey Final against Atletico Madrid on May 17, 2013
Manchester United in talks with Cristiano Ronaldo over £80m return?
Manchester United are reportedly in talks with Real Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo over potentially returning to Old Trafford this summer.
Aug 2, 08:04
Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo in action against Bournemouth on July 21, 2013
Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo surpasses 20m followers on Twitter
Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo surpasses 20 million followers on Twitter.
Aug 1, 13:08
Celta de Vigo's Hugo Mallo tries to tackle Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo during the La Liga clash on January 9, 2013
Video: Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo fluffs LA Dodgers first pitch
Real Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo messes up the first pitch at a baseball game hosted by the LA Dodgers.
Aug 1, 12:38
United winger Nani celebrates opening the scoring against Reading on February 18, 2013
Why Manchester United should keep Nani
Sports Mole explains why Manchester United should keep Portuguese winger Nani at the club this summer.
Jul 31, 11:54
Spurs' Gareth Bale in action against Swindon on July 16, 2013
Time for Tottenham Hotspur to let Gareth Bale go
Sports Mole explains why Tottenham Hotspur must let Gareth Bale join Real Madrid this summer.
Jul 31, 08:47
Spurs' Gareth Bale in action against Swindon on July 16, 2013
Real Madrid submit £85m Gareth Bale bid?
Real Madrid make a world record £85m offer for Tottenham Hotspur winger Garth Bale, according to a report.
Jul 30, 21:00
David Beckham on February 27, 2012
David Beckham mingles with Real Madrid stars in Los Angeles
David Beckham poses for photographs with Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo and his teammates in Los Angeles.
Jul 30, 11:41
Real Madrid goalscorer Karim Benzema celebrates with teammates on February 9, 2013
Real Madrid defeat Paris Saint-Germain
Real Madrid beat Paris Saint-Germain 1-0 in a pre-season friendly, thanks to a goal from Karim Benzema.
Jul 27, 19:58
Paris Saint-Germain's boss Carlo Ancelotti on the touchline during the Champions League match against Valencia on February 12, 2013
Live Commentary: Paris Saint-Germain 0-1 Real Madrid - as it happened
Relive Real Madrid's pre-season victory over Paris Saint Germain with Sports Mole's minute-by-minute text coverage.
Jul 27, 17:15
Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates after scoring the opening goal during the Copa del Rey Final against Atletico Madrid on May 17, 2013
Real Madrid's Carlo Ancelotti: "Cristiano Ronaldo is a phenomenon"
Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti describes Cristiano Ronaldo as a "phenomenon" after spending two weeks with the Portuguese forward during pre-season training.
Jul 27, 00:26
Liverpool's Luis Suarez holds his head in his hands after a missed chance during the match against Reading on April 13, 2013
Real Madrid 'bow out of Luis Suarez race'
A report in Spain claims that Real Madrid have no interest in signing Liverpool's Luis Suarez.
Jul 26, 00:47
Real Madrid's Alvaro Morata scores against Rayo Vallecano on February 17, 2013
Real Madrid held by Lyon
Goals from Alvaro Morata and Casemiro seal a late Real Madrid comeback, as they come from two goals behind to draw 2-2 with Lyon.
Jul 24, 21:05
Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo in action against Bournemouth on July 21, 2013
Cristiano Ronaldo's shot breaks wrist of 11-year-old boy
Real Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo breaks a young Bournemouth fan's wrist with a wayward free kick.
Jul 24, 11:10
Real's Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates after scoring during the match against Real Valladolid on May 4, 2013
Florentino Perez: 'Cristiano Ronaldo will finish career at Real Madrid'
Real Madrid president Florentino Perez insists that Cristiano Ronaldo will finish his career with the club.
Jul 23, 17:03
Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo in action against Bournemouth on July 21, 2013
Eddie Howe in the dark over potential Cristiano Ronaldo shirt-swap
Bournemouth manager Eddie Howe says that his players would have tried to swap shirts with Cristiano Ronaldo following their friendly against Real Madrid.
Jul 22, 10:58
Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo in action against Bournemouth on July 21, 2013
Bournemouth's Tommy Elphick: 'We can learn from Real Madrid's attitude'
Bournemouth defender Tommy Elphick believes that he and his teammates can learn from Real Madrid following their friendly defeat to the Spanish giants.
Jul 22, 10:17
Bournemouth manager Eddie Howe during the match against Swindon on January 12, 2013
Eddie Howe: 'Bournemouth want to build relationship with Real Madrid'
Bournemouth manager Eddie Howe says that the club are trying to build "good links" with Real Madrid following their friendly at the Goldsands Stadium.
Jul 22, 09:53
Paris Saint-Germain's boss Carlo Ancelotti reacts on the touchline in the match against Barcelona on April 10, 2013
Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti: 'We need time to have balanced team'
Carlo Ancelotti says that he needs time to make sure that his Real Madrid team have the right balance following his first pre-season match in charge.
Jul 22, 09:10
Eddie Howe
Bournemouth's Eddie Howe unhappy with Real Madrid display
Eddie Howe says that Bournemouth are disappointed to have lost 6-0 to Real Madrid on Sunday.
Jul 22, 06:03
Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo in action against Manchester United on March 5, 2013
Real Madrid's Carlo Ancelotti: 'No question over Cristiano Ronaldo's future'
Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti declares that Cristiano Ronaldo is his most important player, ruling out any chance of an exit for the Portuguese forward this summer.
Jul 21, 23:58
Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo in action against Bournemouth on July 21, 2013
Real Madrid put six past Bournemouth
Cristiano Ronaldo scores twice as Real Madrid beat Bournemouth 6-0 in a friendly match at Dean Court.
Jul 21, 20:39
Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates his 200th goal for the club on May 8, 2013
Team News: Cristiano Ronaldo starts for Real Madrid against Bournemouth
Real Madrid name a strong lineup for their pre-season clash with Championship outfit Bournemouth.
Jul 21, 18:28
Real's Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates after scoring during the match against Real Valladolid on May 4, 2013
Live Commentary: Bournemouth 0-6 Real Madrid - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's coverage of Real Madrid's opening pre-season friendly against Bournemouth at the Goldsands Stadium.
Jul 21, 18:00
Nacer Chadli
In profile: Tottenham Hotspur's new signing Nacer Chadli
Sports Mole profiles incoming Tottenham Hotspur winger Nacer Chadli.
Jul 21, 15:12
Real's Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates after scoring during the match against Real Valladolid on May 4, 2013
Carlo Ancelotti expects Cristiano Ronaldo stay
Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti reveals that he expects Cristiano Ronaldo to sign a new contract with the club.
Jul 20, 14:56
Jesse Lingard
In profile: Manchester United midfielder Jesse Lingard
Sports Mole takes a closer look at Jesse Lingard following his two goals for Manchester United this afternoon.
Jul 20, 11:32
Bournemouth's Steve Cook during the match against Bury on March 23, 2013
Interview: Bournemouth defender Steve Cook
Bournemouth defender Steve Cook talks to Sports Mole about the prospect of facing Real Madrid in a 'once in a lifetime' friendly at the Goldsands Stadium.
Jul 19, 07:58
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