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
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
Real Madrid boss Jose Mourinho on December 4, 2012
Samuel Eto'o hails "larger than life" Jose Mourinho
Samuel Eto'o says that he has fond memories of working with Jose Mourinho at Inter Milan in 2009-10 and says that the Portuguese is "larger than life".
Dec 11, 05:54
Lionel Messi
Sports Mole's La Liga Team of the Week
Sports Mole selects its 11 top performers in Spain following another pulsating weekend of action in La Liga.
Dec 9, 22:40
Sergio Ramos
Real Madrid defender Sergio Ramos blasts La Liga officials
Sergio Ramos blasts La Liga officials after his goal is ruled out in Real Madrid's 3-2 win against Real Valladolid on Saturday.
Dec 9, 10:41
Mesut Ozil
Match Analysis: Real Valladolid 2-3 Real Madrid
Sports Mole dissects the action as Real Madrid record a 3-2 win over Real Valladolid on Saturday.
Dec 8, 21:11
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
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
Real Madrid boss Jose Mourinho on December 4, 2012
Jose Mourinho hints at Real Madrid exit
Jose Mourinho says that it is "very difficult" to stay for too long at the same club, hinting that he could leave Real Madrid at the end of the season.
Dec 8, 15:15
Bobby Charlton
Bobby Charlton not keen on Jose Mourinho
Manchester United legend Sir Bobby Charlton insists that Jose Mourinho would need to be less outspoken if he were to replace Sir Alex Ferguson as Manchester United manager.
Dec 8, 08:02
A smiling Alex Ferguson before kickoff
Gary Neville: 'Sir Alex Ferguson won't step aside for anyone'
Gary Neville insists that Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson will not "step aside" from his post at Old Trafford for anyone.
Dec 7, 17:33
Real Madrid boss Jose Mourinho on December 4, 2012
Gary Neville expects Manchester City to consider Jose Mourinho, Pep Guardiola
Former Manchester United defender Gary Neville believes that Manchester City will eventually sack Roberto Mancini for either Jose Mourinho or Pep Guardiola.
Dec 7, 17:23
Iker Casillas
Iker Casillas: 'Real Madrid must cut Barcelona's lead'
Real Madrid captain Iker Casillas has warned his teammates they must cut Barcelona's La Liga lead before the winter break.
Dec 7, 14:16
Jose Zorrilla Stadium, home of Real Valladolid
Preview:Real Valladolid vs. Real Madrid
Sports Mole previews the La Liga encounter between Real Valladolid and Real Madrid.
Dec 7, 00:48
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
Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho on the touchline before the start of the match against Atletico Madrid on December 1, 2012
Manchester City 'rule out Jose Mourinho appointment'
Manchester City reportedly rule out Jose Mourinho as a potential successor to Roberto Mancini.
Dec 5, 23:30
Real Madrid boss Jose Mourinho on December 4, 2012
Jose Mourinho not planning break
Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho reveals that he will not take a break from football when he eventually leaves the club.
Dec 5, 19:59
United boss Sir Alex Ferguson applauds the fans after the 3-1 win over QPR on November 24, 2012
Sir Alex Ferguson: 'Jose Mourinho could manage Manchester United'
Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson refuses to deny claims that Real Madrid boss Jose Mourinho could replace him at Old Trafford when he retires.
Dec 5, 00:45
Real Madrid boss Jose Mourinho on December 4, 2012
Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho: 'We respect everyone'
Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho is disappointed not to win Champions League Group D and says that all the remaining teams in the competition must be respected.
Dec 4, 22:43
Real Madrid boss Jose Mourinho on December 4, 2012
Match Analysis: Real Madrid 4-1 Ajax
Sports Mole dissects the action as Real Madrid record a 4-1 win over Ajax in the Champions League at the Bernabeu.
Dec 4, 22:12
Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho playing peekaboo on November 27, 2012
Real Madrid's Jose Mourinho: 'No problem with Florentino Perez'
Jose Mourinho insists that there is "no problem" between him and Real Madrid president Florentino Perez.
Dec 4, 04:37
Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho on the touchline before the start of the match against Atletico Madrid on December 1, 2012
Jose Mourinho quiet over Real Madrid future
Jose Mourinho refuses to commit his future to Real Madrid following speculation linking him with a summer exit.
Dec 3, 14:48
Avram Grant as Chelsea manager
Chelsea deny Avram Grant rumours
Chelsea deny recent speculation that has linked Avram Grant with a return to Stamford Bridge to help Rafael Benitez.
Dec 3, 12:23
Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho playing peekaboo on November 27, 2012
Jose Mourinho 'to leave Real Madrid at end of the season'
Jose Mourinho reportedly decides to call time on his career with Real Madrid by opting to leave the Spanish champions at the end of the season.
Dec 3, 11:04
Jose Mourinho
Andre Villas-Boas: 'Jose Mourinho wants World Cup win'
Andre Villas-Boas says that Jose Mourinho could be tempted by becoming the Portugal manager.
Dec 3, 07:00
Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini on the touchline during the match against Everton on December 1, 2012
Roberto Mancini: 'I do not fear for my Manchester City job'
Roberto Mancini says that he is not bothered with reports that he could be replaced by Jose Mourinho as the Manchester City manager at the end of the season.
Dec 3, 02:34
Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho on the touchline before the start of the match against Atletico Madrid on December 1, 2012
Sir Alex Ferguson: 'Jose Mourinho can succeed me at Manchester United'
Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson believes that Jose Mourinho has the calibre to succeed him at Old Trafford.
Dec 3, 00:39
Avram Grant as Chelsea manager
Chelsea to offer Avram Grant role?
Chelsea could reportedly offer Avram Grant an advisory role if Rafael Benitez continues to struggle as interim manager.
Dec 3, 00:28
Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho playing peekaboo on November 27, 2012
Preview:Real Madrid vs. Ajax
Sports Mole previews Real Madrid's Champions League encounter with Dutch side Ajax.
Dec 2, 19:55
Jose Mourinho
Aitor Karanka defends Jose Mourinho
Real Madrid assistant coach Aitor Karanka defends Jose Mourinho's decision to confront fans before their clash with Atletico Madrid.
Dec 2, 07:34
Santiago Bernabeau
Live Commentary: Real Madrid 2-0 Atletico Madrid - as it happened
Sports Mole brings you live commentary of tonight's Madrid derby between Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid at the Bernabeu.
Dec 1, 20:52
Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho playing peekaboo on November 27, 2012
Video: Football managers turn into cartoons for online 2013 calendar
An online calendar called the Sexy Managers Calendar 2013 is released including cartoon versions of 12 of the most high-profile coaches in football.
Nov 30, 14:28
Jose Mourinho
Atletico Madrid's Tiago: 'Jose Mourinho is the world's best coach'
Atletico Madrid midfielder Tiago describes Jose Mourinho as the best coach in the world and admits that defeating Real Madrid at the Santiago Bernabeu will be tough.
Nov 30, 05:49
Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho playing peekaboo on November 27, 2012
Preview:Real Madrid vs. Atletico Madrid
Sports Mole previews the first Madrid derby of the season as Real welcome Atletico to the Santiago Bernabeu on Saturday.
Nov 29, 19:37
Lionel Messi
Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, Andres Iniesta up for Ballon d'Or
Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo and Andres Iniesta are shortlisted for FIFA's best player of the year award.
Nov 29, 15:07
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