Cristiano Ronaldo
Cristiano Ronaldo reveals Manchester United "affection"
Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo admits that he still holds his former club Manchester United in the highest regard.
Jan 2, 16:45
Vincent Kompany, Cristiano Ronaldo
Cristiano Ronaldo: 'Contract extension not important'
Cristiano Ronaldo says that he is in no hurry to extend his contract with Real Madrid.
Jan 2, 13:34
Jose Mourinho
Pepe: 'Cristiano Ronaldo will stay but Jose Mourinho may not'
Pepe is confident that Cristiano Ronaldo will stay at Real Madrid but is not so sure about Jose Mourinho.
Dec 29, 14:45
Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho playing peekaboo on November 27, 2012
Mid-season report: Real Madrid
Sports Mole takes a closer look at Real Madrid's form in their opening half of the season.
Dec 29, 00:40
Cristiano Ronaldo
Carlo Ancelotti: 'Cristiano Ronaldo will not join Paris Saint-Germain'
Carlo Ancelotti says that he does not need Cristiano Ronaldo in his Paris Saint-Germain squad as he has other "great" players.
Dec 28, 21:25
David Platt
David Platt doesn't expect January transfers
Man City assistant boss David Platt doesn't think that his side will make any signings in the January transfer window.
Dec 28, 12:40
Cristiano Ronaldo
Report: Cristiano Ronaldo to reject Real Madrid contract extension
Cristiano Ronaldo is reportedly poised to throw his Real Madrid future into doubt by rejecting an offer of a new contract at the Bernabeu.
Dec 28, 04:20
Lionel Messi
Lionel Messi tops Guardian "Best 100 Footballers in the World" list
Lionel Messi pips Cristiano Ronaldo to top spot a list of the world's 100 best footballers, compiled by The Guardian.
Dec 24, 23:00
Cristiano Ronaldo, Sergio Busquets
Cristiano Ronaldo wants Manchester United return?
A report claims that Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo is eager to seal a return to Manchester United next summer.
Dec 23, 13:30
Rafael Da Silva
Sir Alex Ferguson: 'Rafael Da Silva can handle Cristiano Ronaldo'
Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson feels that Rafael Da Silva is capable of keeping Cristiano Ronaldo quiet.
Dec 23, 12:34
Roberto Soldado
Sports Mole's La Liga Team of the Week
Sports Mole selects its 11 top performers in Spain following another pulsating week of La Liga action.
Dec 22, 23:20
Malaga players celebrate their opening goal against Anderlecht on December 4, 2012
Match Analysis: Malaga 3-2 Real Madrid
Sports Mole dissects the action as Malaga record a 3-2 win over Real Madrid on Saturday.
Dec 22, 21:24
Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho on the touchline before the start of the match against Atletico Madrid on December 1, 2012
Real Madrid crash to Malaga defeat
Roque Santa Cruz scores twice as Malaga beat champions Real Madrid 3-2 at La Rosaleda in La Liga.
Dec 22, 20:50
Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho on the touchline before the start of the match against Atletico Madrid on December 1, 2012
Half-Time Report: No goals between Malaga, Real Madrid
Malaga and Real Madrid finish the first half goalless in this evening's La Liga encounter at La Rosaleda.
Dec 22, 19:45
Manachester United manager Alex Ferguson smiles before kick off against rivals Manchester City on December 9, 2012
Sir Alex Ferguson doubts Cristiano Ronaldo return
Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson doubts that Cristiano Ronaldo will ever play for the Red Devils again.
Dec 21, 22:51
Cristiano Ronaldo
Patrice Evra: 'Cristiano Ronaldo should come back to Manchester United'
Patrice Evra says that Cristiano Ronaldo needs to go back to Manchester United to prove he is better than Lionel Messi.
Dec 21, 20:28
Cristiano Ronaldo
Cristiano Ronaldo: 'I won't celebrate against Manchester United'
Cristiano Ronaldo says that he will not celebrate if he scores for Real Madrid against his former club Manchester United in the Champions League last 16.
Dec 21, 09:29
Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates after scoring the opener for his team on December 1, 2012
Cristiano Ronaldo threatens legal action
Real Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo says that he will talk to his lawyers if he finds any more false reports about him in the papers.
Dec 21, 02:37
Rio Ferdinand
Rio Ferdinand relishing Real Madrid test
Rio Ferdinand reveals that he is excited by Manchester United's draw against Real Madrid in the last 16 of the Champions League.
Dec 20, 20:35
Manachester United manager Alex Ferguson smiles before kick off against rivals Manchester City on December 9, 2012
Alex Ferguson: "I'll need some good wine"
Sir Alex Ferguson is looking forward to facing Jose Mourinho and Cristiano Ronaldo.
Dec 20, 14:32
Manchester United players celebrate with fans after beating rivals Manchester City on December 9, 2012
Manchester United to meet Real Madrid in Champions League clash
Manchester United will go head to head with Real Madrid in the first knockout round of the Champions League, while Arsenal face Bayern Munich and Celtic go up against Juventus.
Dec 20, 10:50
Ronaldo and Messi during the first leg of the 2012/13 Super Cup on August 23, 2012
Ferguson: 'No difference between Ronaldo and Messi'
Sir Alex Ferguson believes that Cristiano Ronaldo is as good as Lionel Messi, claiming that there is nothing to choose between the two players.
Dec 20, 04:30
Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates after scoring the opener for his team on December 1, 2012
Cristiano Ronaldo: 'Not winning Ballon d'Or is not a disaster'
Cristiano Ronaldo says that he will not count himself as a failure if he does not win the FIFA Ballon d'Or this year.
Dec 20, 03:46
Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates after scoring the opener for his team on December 1, 2012
Paris Saint-Germain consider Jose Mourinho, Cristiano Ronaldo move?
Paris Saint-Germain may make a move for Jose Mourinho and Cristiano Ronaldo, according to a top club official.
Dec 19, 00:16
Juventus' Andrea Pirlo looks away after missing a penalty in the match against Torino on December 1, 2012
Antonio Conte thinks Andrea Pirlo should win Ballon d'Or
Juventus coach Antonio Conte thinks that this year's Ballon d'Or should be awarded to Andrea Pirlo.
Dec 17, 16:12
Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho playing peekaboo on November 27, 2012
Match Analysis: Real Madrid 2-2 Espanyol
Sports Mole dissects the action as Real Madrid and Espanyol share the points in a 2-2 draw at the Bernabeu on Saturday.
Dec 16, 20:53
Real Madrid boss Jose Mourinho on December 4, 2012
Real Madrid held by Espanyol
A last-gasp goal gives Espanyol a dramatic 2-2 draw at Real Madrid in tonight's La Liga clash at the Santiago Bernabeu.
Dec 16, 19:53
Cristiano Ronaldo
Half-Time Report: Real Madrid being held by Espanyol
Real Madrid are being held to a 1-1 draw by Espanyol at the break in tonight's La Liga encounter at the Santiago Bernabeu.
Dec 16, 18:52
Santiago Bernabeau
Live Commentary: Real Madrid 2-2 Espanyol - as it happened
Sports Mole brings you live commentary of tonight's La Liga fixture between Real Madrid and Espanyol in the Spanish capital.
Dec 16, 17:52
Ruud Gullit
Ruud Gullit tips Ronaldo for Ballon d'Or
Ruud Gullit tips Cristiano Ronaldo for the Ballon d'Or ahead of Lionel Messi.
Dec 16, 04:52
Balaidos, home of Celta Vigo
Match Analysis: Celta Vigo 2-1 Real Madrid
Sports Mole dissects the action as Celta Vigo record a 2-1 win over Real Madrid in the first leg of their fifth-round clash in the Copa del Rey.
Dec 12, 23:20
Balaidos, home of Celta Vigo
Celta Vigo take slender lead to Madrid
Goals from Mario Bermejo and Cristian Bustos help Celta Vigo to a 2-1 win over Real Madrid in the first leg of their Copa del Rey fifth-round tie.
Dec 12, 23:03
Balaidos, home of Celta Vigo
Live Commentary: Celta Vigo 2-1 Real Madrid - as it happened
Sports Mole brings you live commentary of the first leg of the fifth-round Copa del Rey clash between Celta Vigo and Real Madrid at the Estadio de Balaidos.
Dec 12, 20:52
Usain Bolt
Olympics, Euro 2012 dominate list of most-tweeted events of the year
The London Olympic Games and England's campaign at Euro 2012 made the list of the most tweeted subjects this year.
Dec 12, 13:46
Lionel Messi
Lionel Messi backs Barcelona teammate Andres Iniesta for Ballon d'Or
Lionel Messi backs his Barcelona teammate Andres Iniesta to win the FIFA Ballon d'Or award this year.
Dec 10, 00:33
Mesut Ozil
Mesut Ozil brace gives Real Madrid comeback win
Mesut Ozil scores twice to help Real Madrid comeback twice to beat Real Valladolid 3-2.
Dec 8, 20:49
Lionel Messi
Ronaldinho: 'Lionel Messi is better than Cristiano Ronaldo'
Ronaldinho hails Lionel Messi as the best player in the world and believes that he is playing football "at a level we have never seen before".
Dec 8, 20:03
Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho on the touchline before the start of the match against Atletico Madrid on December 1, 2012
Half-Time Report: Ozil scores late to draw Madrid level
Mesut Ozil strikes late to ensure that Real Madrid go into half time of their La Liga match against Real Valladolid all square at 2-2.
Dec 8, 19:50
Gaston Ramirez
Jose Fonte: 'Gaston Ramirez like Cristiano Ronaldo'
Southampton defender Jose Fonte believes that Gaston Ramirez has similar qualities to Crisitano Ronaldo and backs the Uruguayan to be a big hit in the Premier League.
Dec 8, 05:58
Lionel Messi
Denilson: 'Lionel Messi better than Cristiano Ronaldo'
Former Real Betis star Denilson claims that Lionel Messi is a superior player to Cristiano Ronaldo.
Dec 6, 22:53