Real Madrid boss Jose Mourinho on December 4, 2012
Jorge Valdano: 'Jose Mourinho's record at Real Madrid is average'
Jorge Valdano says that Jose Mourinho's record of one league title in two years at Real Madrid is an "average" record.
Jan 4, 23:42
Frank Leboeuf
Interview: Former Chelsea defender Frank Leboeuf
Sports Mole catches up with former Chelsea defender Frank Leboeuf to discuss the club's chances in the FA Cup, the arrival of Demba Ba and the chances of Pep Guardiola taking over at Stamford Bridge.
Jan 4, 13:50
Mario Balotelli
Zlatan Ibrahimovic: 'Mario Balotelli makes people smile'
Zlatan Ibrahimovic says that Mario Balotelli makes people around him smile and backs Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini to get the best out of him.
Jan 3, 04:51
Iker Casillas
Iker Casillas vows to regain place
Iker Casillas insists his number one target is to regain a place in Real Madrid's starting XI after being dropped by Jose Mourinho for the trip to Malaga last time out.
Jan 1, 23:24
United boss Sir Alex Ferguson at the Liberty Stadium on December 23, 2012
Sir Alex Ferguson has no plans to retire
Sir Alex Ferguson has no plans to retire yet, and says he sympathises with whoever does eventually replace him.
Jan 1, 14:48
Iker Casillas
Bodo Illgner: 'No reason to drop Iker Casillas'
Former Real Madrid goalkeeper Bodo Illgner was surprised to see Iker Casillas on the bench for their last game.
Dec 30, 08:39
David de Gea
Report: Real Madrid target David de Gea
Real Madrid are reportedly poised to launch a bid for Manchester United goalkeeper David de Gea at the end of the season.
Dec 30, 04:40
Real Madrid boss Jose Mourinho on December 4, 2012
Jose Mourinho: 'I will not quit'
Jose Mourinho insists that he will not resign as manager of Real Madrid.
Dec 30, 02:34
Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho on the touchline before the start of the match against Atletico Madrid on December 1, 2012
Jose Mourinho: "I fear Juventus"
Jose Mourinho says that he is wary of Juventus in this year's Champions League.
Dec 29, 17:22
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
Lionel Messi
Mid-season report: Barcelona
Sports Mole analyses Barcelona's record-breaking season thus far.
Dec 29, 00:20
Radamel Falcao
Mid-season report: Atletico Madrid
Sports Mole takes a closer look at Atletico Madrid's stunning start to the season.
Dec 29, 00:00
Marcello Lippi
Marcello Lippi rejects Real Madrid rumours
Marcello Lippi insists that there is no truth in reports suggesting that he will replace Jose Mourinho at Real Madrid.
Dec 27, 19:20
Vicente Del Bosque
Vicente del Bosque not surprised by Iker Casillas omission
Spain manager Vicente del Bosque insists that he was not surprised when Iker Casillas was dropped by Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho.
Dec 27, 18:08
Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho on the touchline before the start of the match against Atletico Madrid on December 1, 2012
Paco Buyo: 'Jose Mourinho has no problem with Iker Casillas'
Former Real Madrid goalkeeper Paco Buyo says that Jose Mourinho does not have a problem with Iker Casillas.
Dec 26, 17:52
Real Madrid boss Jose Mourinho on December 4, 2012
Silvino Louro: 'Jose Mourinho will not leave Real Madrid'
Silvino Louro says that Jose Mourinho will not step down as the Real Madrid coach.
Dec 26, 16:04
Iker Casillas
Iker Casillas accepts Jose Mourinho snub
Real Madrid goalkeeper Iker Casillas insists that he accepts coach Jose Mourinho's decision to drop him for Saturday's defeat to Malaga.
Dec 23, 19:17
Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho playing peekaboo on November 27, 2012
Real Madrid's Jose Mourinho: 'I won't quit'
Jose Mourinho insists that he will not resign as the Real Madrid coach despite his side falling 16 points off the pace in La Liga.
Dec 23, 00:58
Iker Casillas
Real Madrid's Jose Mourinho defends dropping Iker Casillas against Malaga
Jose Mourinho says that his decision to leave goalkeeper Iker Casillas out of Real Madrid's starting lineup against Malaga was "purely technical".
Dec 23, 00:34
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
Iker Casillas
Real Madrid captain Iker Casillas dropped by Jose Mourinho
Iker Casillas is dropped in a 'competitive' La Liga match for the first time in 10 years by Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho.
Dec 22, 20:16
Real Madrid boss Jose Mourinho on December 4, 2012
Jose Mourinho rules out Kaka sale
Real Madrid boss Jose Mourinho rules out the sale of Kaka in the January transfer window.
Dec 21, 20:24
Real president Florentino Perez gives a press conference on May 26, 2010
Florentino Perez: 'Real Madrid have to win all trophies this season'
Real Madrid president Florentino Perez claims that 2012 was a successful year for his club, but wants them to achieve more success in 2013.
Dec 21, 02:22
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
Real Madrid boss Jose Mourinho on December 4, 2012
Sir Alex Ferguson: 'Jose Mourinho is very intelligent'
Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson hails Jose Mourinho and claims that the Real Madrid coach is "very intelligent".
Dec 19, 04:55
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
Iker Casillas
Iker Casillas: 'Players still support Jose Mourinho'
Real Madrid captain Iker Casillas insists that the players still support coach Jose Mourinho despite falling 13 points behind La Liga leaders Barcelona.
Dec 17, 15:59
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger on the touchline in the match against Swansea City on December 1, 2012
Real Madrid to replace Jose Mourinho with Arsenal's Arsene Wenger?
Real Madrid are reportedly pondering a move for Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger if current manager Jose Mourinho leaves at the end of the season.
Dec 17, 09:23
Everton boss David Moyes on the touchline at Stoke on December 15, 2012
Manchester United's Sir Alex Ferguson 'wants David Moyes to replace him'
Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson would reportedly prefer Everton boss David Moyes to take the reins at Old Trafford when the 70-year-old retires.
Dec 17, 09:09
Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho playing peekaboo on November 27, 2012
Jose Mourinho: 'Almost impossible for Real Madrid to win La Liga'
Jose Mourinho admits that it is now "almost impossible" for Real Madrid to win La Liga this season, but vows to fight on.
Dec 16, 22:21
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
Chelsea manager Rafa Benitez at the Stadium of Light on December 8, 2012
Marco Materazzi blasts Rafael Benitez
Marco Materazzi lays the blame for Chelsea's defeat to Corinthians on coach Rafael Benitez.
Dec 16, 14:28
Fabio Coentrao
Chelsea linked with swoop for Fabio Coentrao
Chelsea are linked with a £12m move for Real Madrid left-back Fabio Coentrao.
Dec 16, 01:42
Real Madrid boss Jose Mourinho on December 4, 2012
Florentino Perez: Jose Mourinho is the "best manager in the world"
Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho receives backing from his president Florentino Perez.
Dec 15, 19:27
Joachim Low
Joachim Low dismisses Real Madrid rumours
Germany coach Joachim Low plays down rumours suggesting that he could take over from Jose Mourinho at Real Madrid.
Dec 15, 13:43
Mesut Ozil
Preview:Real Madrid vs. Espanyol
Sports Mole previews Real Madrid's La Liga encounter with struggling Espanyol this weekend.
Dec 14, 15:39
Real Madrid boss Jose Mourinho on December 4, 2012
Jose Mourinho questions players' desire
Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho admits that he was left disappointed by some of the efforts of his players during their 2-1 defeat to Celta Vigo.
Dec 13, 09:02
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