Real Madrid's Karim Benzema celebrates scoring against Cadiz in La Liga on April 21, 2021
Preview:Real Madrid vs. Real Betis - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's La Liga clash between Real Madrid and Real Betis, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Apr 22, 13:55
Raphael Varane pictured in December 2020
Florentino Perez opens door for Raphael Varane exit amid Manchester United links
Real Madrid president Florentino Perez insists that the door is open for Manchester United-linked Raphael Varane if he wants to leave the club this summer.
Apr 22, 11:09
Real Madrid president Florentino Perez pictured in September 2019
Real Madrid president Florentino Perez: 'European Super League is not dead'
Real Madrid president Florentino Perez affirms that the European Super League is not "dead" after nine clubs withdrew from plans for the breakaway tournament.
Apr 22, 08:48
Paris Saint-Germain's Kylian Mbappe celebrates scoring against Barcelona in the Champions League on March 10, 2021
Florentino Perez: 'Mbappe, Haaland signings impossible without Super League'
Real Madrid president Florentino Perez claims that signing Kylian Mbappe or Erling Braut Haaland is "impossible" without the European Super League.
Apr 22, 08:32
Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and co-owners Joel Glazer and Avram Glazer in April 2019
Joel Glazer pens open letter to Manchester United fans
Manchester United co-owner Joel Glazer pens an open letter to the club's supporters apologising for the decision to join the European Super League.
Apr 21, 16:42
Paris Saint-Germain's Kylian Mbappe scores against Bayern Munich in the Champions League on April 7, 2021
Paris Saint-Germain star Kylian Mbappe 'begins house-hunting in Madrid'
Paris Saint-Germain star Kylian Mbappe reportedly begins his search for a house in Madrid, amid interest from Real Madrid.
Apr 20, 22:43
Manchester United fans hold an anti Super League banner outside Old Trafford as twelve of Europe's top football clubs launch a breakaway Super League
A timeline of Tuesday's events surrounding the European Super League
A look at how events unfolded on a dramatic day.
Apr 20, 20:06
Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane pictured on February 14, 2021
Real Madrid's Zinedine Zidane refuses to answer questions on European Super League
Real Madrid manager Zinedine Zidane refuses to comment on the European Super League, telling reporters to direct their questions to Florentino Perez instead.
Apr 20, 17:25
Paris Saint-Germain's Kylian Mbappe celebrates scoring against Barcelona in the Champions League on March 10, 2021
Real Madrid's Florentino Perez refuses to rule out Kylian Mbappe approach
Real Madrid president Florentino Perez seemingly refuses to rule out a move for Paris Saint-Germain's Kylian Mbappe, who is out of contract in 2022.
Apr 20, 16:50
Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo pictured on March 27, 2021
Florentino Perez rules out Cristiano Ronaldo return to Real Madrid
Real Madrid president Florentino Perez rules out a Bernabeu return for Cristiano Ronaldo, whose Juventus contract expires in 2022.
Apr 20, 16:39
Manchester United legend Eric Cantona pictured in June 2018
Eric Cantona hits out at treatment of fans during Super League plans
Manchester United legend Eric Cantona posts his views on the European Super League on Instagram, with a focus on asking fans what they want.
Apr 20, 14:37
Real Madrid's Sergio Ramos has a stretch on January 14, 2021
Florentino Perez admits new Sergio Ramos deal is "very tough"
Florentino Perez says Real Madrid are in a "very tough situation" with regards to Sergio Ramos's contract situation.
Apr 20, 13:03
Sven-Goran Eriksson pictured in November 2013
Sven-Goran Eriksson urges European Super League clubs to reconsider
Former England manager Sven-Goran Eriksson hits out at the 12 clubs who have signed up to the European Super League and urges them to reconsider their plans.
Apr 20, 12:46
UEFA President Aleksander Ceferin during the draw in October 2020
UEFA president says Big Six owners are making a "huge mistake"
Prime Minister Boris Johnson has offered the Government's 'unwavering support' for attempts to prevent the breakaway.
Apr 20, 10:48
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp pictured on April 19, 2021
Cowardly custodians - not clubs or Klopp - should bear brunt of Super League criticism
Sports Mole looks at who is really to blame for the controversial European Super League plans - the clubs or the owners?
Apr 20, 08:55
Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson lifts the Premier League trophy on July 22, 2020
Two English clubs 'close to losing nerve over European Super League plans'
Two English clubs are allegedly having doubts over whether they want to be included in the new European Super League.
Apr 20, 08:46
Real Madrid president Florentino Perez pictured in September 2019
Florentino Perez: 'European Super League could start next season'
Real Madrid president Florentino Perez says that the proposed European Super League could start as early as next season.
Apr 20, 08:27
UEFA President Aleksander Ceferin during the draw in October 2020
Football authorities to consider next move in fight against ESL
The 'Big Six' clubs will be excluded from an emergency Premier League meeting on Tuesday to discuss a response to the proposals.
Apr 20, 07:38
Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and co-owners Joel Glazer and Avram Glazer in April 2019
Gary Neville demands "scavenger" Glazers leave Manchester United
Manchester United legend Gary Neville labels the Glazer family "scavengers" after the announcement of a European Super League.
Apr 19, 22:56
Real Madrid president Florentino Perez pictured in September 2019
Real Madrid's Florentino Perez reiterates support for European Super League
Real Madrid president Florentino Perez claims that a European Super League would "save football" amid widespread criticism from all corners of the game.
Apr 19, 22:33
Real Madrid president Florentino Perez pictured in September 2019
The European Super League may be the death of football as we know it - but could it work?
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at the proposed new European Super League, the criticism of it and whether it could succeed.
Apr 19, 16:46
Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and co-owners Joel Glazer and Avram Glazer in April 2019
Joel Glazer: "Super League will open a new chapter for European football"
Manchester United's co-chairman Joel Glazer is confirmed as the vice-chairman of the newly-formed European Super League.
Apr 18, 22:55
General view of Manchester United's Old Trafford taken August 2018
New European Super League competition is confirmed
Twelve of Europe's leading football clubs, including six from the Premier League, announce a new European Super League competition.
Apr 18, 22:21
Erling Braut Haaland in action for Borussia Dortmund on March 9, 2021
Real Madrid 'leading race for Borussia Dortmund forward Erling Braut Haaland'
Real Madrid are reportedly leading the race to sign youngster and prolific goalscorer Erling Braut Haaland from Borussia Dortmund this summer.
Apr 8, 22:29
Manchester United's Paul Pogba takes the knee on December 17, 2020
Paul Pogba 'mentioned in Mino Raiola talks with Real Madrid'
Paul Pogba was reportedly discussed when the Manchester United midfielder's agent Mino Raiola met with Real Madrid on Thursday.
Apr 3, 08:36
Erling Braut Haaland in action for Borussia Dortmund on March 13, 2021
Erling Braut Haaland representatives 'to hold talks with four English clubs on Friday'
Erling Braut Haaland's agent Mino Raiola and his father Alf-Inge Haaland will reportedly hold transfer talks with Chelsea, Manchester United, Manchester City and Liverpool on Friday.
Apr 1, 22:14
Germany coach Joachim Low during the match on March 28, 2021
Real Madrid view Raul, Joachim Low as Zinedine Zidane replacements?
Joachim Low and Raul are reportedly in the frame to take over as Real Madrid boss should Zinedine Zidane be sacked.
Mar 31, 08:29
Borussia Dortmund's Erling Braut Haaland on his knees on March 6, 2021
Borussia Dortmund's Erling Braut Haaland 'leaning towards Real Madrid move'
Spanish journalist Josep Pedrerol claims that Real Madrid are the frontrunners in the race for Borussia Dortmund forward Erling Braut Haaland.
Mar 30, 17:20
Real Madrid's Sergio Ramos has a stretch on January 14, 2021
Real Madrid 'refusing to budge on Sergio Ramos stance'
Real Madrid president Florentino Perez is reportedly refusing to offer Sergio Ramos a two-year contract extension as the clock ticks on his current deal.
Mar 28, 17:09
Real Madrid winger Eden Hazard pictured on January 23, 2021
Real Madrid 'want to offload six first-team players to fund summer plans'
Real Madrid want to offload six first-team players this summer to fund moves for Paris Saint-Germain's Kylian Mbappe and Borussia Dortmund's Erling Braut Haaland, according to a report.
Mar 27, 19:48
Pau Torres in action for Villarreal on July 5, 2020
Real Madrid 'fear Manchester United have won Pau Torres race'
Real Madrid reportedly fear that Manchester United have moved into pole position for Villarreal centre-back Pau Torres.
Mar 26, 18:57
Sergio Ramos in action for Real Madrid on December 12, 2020
New Sergio Ramos contract at Real Madrid 'looking less and less likely'
Talks over a new contract for Sergio Ramos are reportedly on hold as the Real Madrid stalwart and Florentino Perez cannot reach an agreement.
Mar 23, 10:53
Sergio Ramos in action for Real Madrid on December 12, 2020
Sergio Ramos 'has until end of March to sign Real Madrid extension'
Sergio Ramos reportedly has until the end of March to take up a contract extension with Real Madrid.
Mar 6, 18:24
Gareth Bale warms up for Spurs on February 7, 2021
Jose Mourinho 'tells Real Madrid he is fed up with Gareth Bale'
Tottenham Hotspur boss Jose Mourinho tells Real Madrid president Florentino Perez that he is 'fed up' with Gareth Bale, according to a report.
Feb 13, 12:48
Bayern Munich defender David Alaba pictured on January 20, 2021
Karl-Heinz Rummenigge: Real Madrid "interesting" option for David Alaba
Bayern Munich's chief executive officer Karl-Heinz Rummenigge suggests that defender David Alaba is likely to join Real Madrid this summer.
Feb 1, 19:22
Gianni Infantino pictured on February 27, 2019
Javier Tebas demands clarity on FIFA role in European Super League talks
The LaLiga chief says FIFA's president must make it 'very clear' what the governing body's position is on a European Super League.
Feb 1, 15:00
Gianni Infantino pictured on February 27, 2019
The big talking points surrounding the proposed European Super League
Documents outlining the format for the controversial new competition have been published.
Jan 22, 11:40
Martin Odegaard in action for Real Madrid on November 21, 2020
Report: Martin Odegaard looking to leave Real Madrid
A report claims that Real Madrid midfielder Martin Odegaard wants to leave on loan this month after being restricted to just five starts in all competition in 2020-21.
Jan 20, 09:55
Sergio Ramos in action for Real Madrid on December 12, 2020
Sergio Ramos 'informs Real Madrid of Paris Saint-Germain interest'
Real Madrid defender Sergio Ramos reportedly tells president Florentino Perez that PSG are waiting to sign him as talks over a new contract continue.
Jan 5, 12:45
Barcelona's Lionel Messi celebrates scoring against Osasuna in La Liga on November 29, 2020
Out-of-contract XI 2020-21 - Lionel Messi, Sergio Ramos, Sergio Aguero
Sports Mole picks a combined XI of players who are set to become free agents when their contracts at their respective clubs expire in the summer of 2021.
Dec 30, 14:31
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