Real Madrid president Florentino Perez pictured in September 2019
Zinedine Zidane feels no need to publicly defend Florentino Perez
Florentino Perez spearheaded the failed breakaway Super League.
Apr 26, 10:35
Leicester City manager Brendan Rodgers pictured on March 3, 2021
Monday's paper talk: Julian Nagelsmann, Raphael Varane, Brendan Rodgers
The Tottenham managerial merry-go-round leads Monday's football gossip round-up.
Apr 26, 07:33
Raphael Varane pictured in December 2020
Chelsea 'ahead of Manchester United in race for Raphael Varane'
Chelsea are ahead of Manchester United in the race to sign Real Madrid centre-back Raphael Varane, according to a report.
Apr 25, 22:48
Real Madrid winger Eden Hazard pictured on January 23, 2021
How Real Madrid could line up against Chelsea
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Real Madrid could line up for their Champions League semi-final first leg with Chelsea on Tuesday.
Apr 25, 15:57
Chelsea's Hakim Ziyech celebrates scoring against Manchester City in the FA Cup on April 17, 2021
Preview:Real Madrid vs. Chelsea - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's Champions League clash between Real Madrid and Chelsea, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Apr 25, 15:50
Raphael Varane pictured in December 2020
Raphael Varane 'wants to join Manchester United over Paris Saint-Germain'
Real Madrid centre-back Raphael Varane wants to join Manchester United over Paris Saint-Germain, according to a report.
Apr 23, 13:47
Real Madrid's Marco Asensio in action against Getafe on April 18, 2021
How Real Madrid could line up against Real Betis
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Real Madrid could line up in Saturday's La Liga clash with Real Betis.
Apr 22, 14:16
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
Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero pictured in February 2021
Thursday's paper talk: Tammy Abraham, Gabriel Menino, Sergio Aguero
The list of clubs courting Tammy Abraham continues to grow, while Manchester United may be circling a deal for Raphael Varane.
Apr 22, 07:19
Raphael Varane pictured in December 2020
Manchester United handed Raphael Varane transfer boost?
Manchester United could have been handed a boost in their alleged pursuit of Real Madrid centre-back Raphael Varane.
Apr 21, 22:46
Real Madrid winger Eden Hazard pictured on January 23, 2021
Team News: Cadiz vs. Real Madrid injury, suspension list, predicted XIs
Sports Mole rounds up all of the latest injury and suspension news ahead of Wednesday's La Liga clash between Cadiz and Real Madrid.
Apr 20, 20:00
Real Madrid winger Eden Hazard pictured on January 23, 2021
Real Madrid's Eden Hazard suffers fresh injury setback?
Real Madrid winger Eden Hazard is potentially facing a fresh injury setback after he was nowhere to be seen in training on Monday, according to a report.
Apr 19, 17:56
Real Madrid's Sergio Ramos has a stretch on January 14, 2021
Real Madrid team news: Injury, suspension list vs. Cadiz
Sports Mole rounds up all of Real Madrid's latest injury and suspension news ahead of their La Liga clash with Cadiz on Wednesday.
Apr 19, 14:45
Raphael Varane pictured in December 2020
How Real Madrid could line up against Cadiz
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Real Madrid could line up for their La Liga clash with Cadiz on Wednesday evening.
Apr 19, 14:23
Real Madrid's Toni Kroos celebrates scoring their second goal against Barcelona in La Liga in April 10, 2021
Preview:Cadiz vs. Real Madrid - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's La Liga clash between Cadiz and Real Madrid, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Apr 19, 14:01
Villarreal's Pau Torres pictured in March 2021
Manchester United dealt blow in Pau Torres pursuit
Manchester United receive a blow in their pursuit of Villarreal's Pau Torres, with Unai Emery claiming that he could only depart for Real Madrid or Barcelona.
Apr 18, 11:19
Raphael Varane pictured in December 2020
Team News: Getafe vs. Real Madrid injury, suspension list, predicted XIs
Sports Mole rounds up all of the latest injury and suspension news ahead of Sunday's La Liga clash between Getafe and Real Madrid.
Apr 17, 19:00
Sevilla's Jules Kounde pictured on March 3, 2021
Real Madrid 'eye Jules Kounde as Raphael Varane replacement'
Real Madrid identify Sevilla defender Jules Kounde as a possible replacement for Raphael Varane, according to a report.
Apr 17, 12:37
Real Madrid's Raphael Varane in action against Cadiz in La Liga on October 17, 2020
Chelsea 'ready to rival Manchester United for Raphael Varane'
Chelsea could rival Manchester United for the signature of Real Madrid centre-back Raphael Varane, according to a report.
Apr 17, 07:36
David Alaba in action for Bayern Munich on February 11, 2021
Real Madrid 'agreed David Alaba deal in January'
A deal for Bayern Munich's David Alaba to join Real Madrid this summer has been in place since January, according to a report.
Apr 16, 18:28
Raphael Varane pictured in December 2020
Real Madrid 'planning summer sale including Raphael Varane'
Real Madrid plan to offload a number of first-team players this summer in order to raise transfer funds, according to a report.
Apr 16, 18:06
 Real Madrid's Vinicius Junior celebrates scoring their first goal with Toni Kroos against Liverpool in the Champions League on April 6, 2021
How Real Madrid could line up against Getafe
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Real Madrid could line up in Sunday's La Liga clash with Getafe.
Apr 16, 16:34
Real Madrid's Toni Kroos celebrates scoring their second goal against Barcelona in La Liga in April 10, 2021
Preview:Getafe vs. Real Madrid - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's La Liga clash between Getafe and Real Madrid, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Apr 16, 16:11
Casemiro in action for Real Madrid on February 20, 2021
Real Madrid team news: Injury, suspension list vs. Getafe
Sports Mole rounds up all of Real Madrid's latest injury and suspension news ahead of their La Liga clash with Getafe on Sunday.
Apr 16, 15:06
Raphael Varane pictured in December 2020
Manchester United 'in advanced talks with Raphael Varane'
Manchester United reportedly enter advanced talks to sign Real Madrid defender Raphael Varane, who is due to become a free agent in the summer of 2022.
Apr 15, 11:54
Manchester United's Eric Bailly pictured on January 1, 2021
Report: Eric Bailly ready to leave Manchester United this summer
Manchester United centre-back Eric Bailly reportedly wants to leave Old Trafford this summer due to a lack of playing time.
Apr 14, 08:07
Harry Kane in action for Spurs on March 14, 2021
Wednesday's paper talk: Harry Kane, Kylian Mbappe, Cristiano Ronaldo
Harry Kane and Cristiano Ronaldo are making transfer gossip headlines today.
Apr 14, 07:11
Real Madrid's Luka Modric during the warm up before the match on January 9, 2021
Luka Modric disappointed to miss "amazing" Anfield atmosphere with fans
An empty stadium may favour Real Madrid but Luka Modric wishes their second leg could be played in front of fans.
Apr 13, 19:05
Real Madrid's Sergio Ramos has a stretch on January 14, 2021
Team News: Liverpool vs. Real Madrid injury, suspension list, predicted XIs
Sports Mole rounds up all of the latest injury and suspension news ahead of Wednesday's Champions League clash between Liverpool and Real Madrid.
Apr 13, 19:00
Raphael Varane pictured in December 2020
Man United 'identify Raphael Varane as long-term Harry Maguire partner'
Manchester United are reportedly planning to pursue a deal for £60m-rated Real Madrid defender Raphael Varane, who is also wanted by Paris Saint-Germain.
Apr 13, 17:02
Real Madrid's Sergio Ramos has a stretch on January 14, 2021
Real Madrid's Sergio Ramos tests positive for coronavirus
Real Madrid announce that captain Sergio Ramos has returned a positive coronavirus test, one week after Raphael Varane contracted the disease.
Apr 13, 16:39
Real Madrid's Lucas Vazquez in action on December 20, 2020
Real Madrid without two right-backs for Liverpool clash
The Spain international, who played right-back in last week's 3-1 victory over Liverpool, was substituted in Real's El Clasico win against Barcelona.
Apr 12, 16:14
Real Madrid's Lucas Vazquez in action on December 20, 2020
How Real Madrid could line up against Liverpool
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Real Madrid could line up for the second leg of their Champions League quarter-final with Liverpool.
Apr 12, 10:22
 Real Madrid's Vinicius Junior celebrates scoring their first goal with Toni Kroos against Liverpool in the Champions League on April 6, 2021
Preview:Liverpool vs. Real Madrid - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's Champions League clash between Liverpool and Real Madrid, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Apr 12, 09:42
Real Madrid winger Eden Hazard pictured on January 23, 2021
Real Madrid team news: Injury, suspension list vs. Liverpool
Sports Mole rounds up all of Real Madrid's latest injury and suspension news ahead of the second leg of their Champions League quarter-final with Liverpool.
Apr 11, 11:30
Real Madrid's Lucas Vazquez in action on December 20, 2020
Real Madrid suffer injury scare ahead of Liverpool clash
Real Madrid suffer an injury scare before their Champions League tie with Liverpool as Lucas Vazquez is forced off through injury during Saturday's El Clasico.
Apr 10, 22:32
Raphael Varane pictured in December 2020
Gary Neville urges Manchester United to sign Real Madrid defender Raphael Varane
Gary Neville reveals on Twitter that Real Madrid defender Raphael Varane would be his dream signing this summer for his former side Manchester United.
Apr 9, 21:11
Real Madrid winger Eden Hazard pictured on January 23, 2021
Team News: Real Madrid vs. Barcelona injury, suspension list, predicted XIs
Sports Mole rounds up all of the latest injury and suspension news ahead of Saturday's La Liga clash between Real Madrid and Barcelona.
Apr 9, 19:00
Raphael Varane pictured in December 2020
Solskjaer, Murtough 'draw up six-man centre-back shortlist for Man United'
Manchester United reportedly identify six centre-back targets for the summer transfer window, including Raphael Varane and Ibrahima Konate.
Apr 8, 17:20
Karim Benzema celebrates scoring for Real Madrid against Alaves on January 23, 2021
Combined XI: Real Madrid vs. Barcelona
Ahead of Saturday's El Clasico between Real Madrid and Barcelona, Sports Mole picks a combined XI from both squads.
Apr 8, 11:46
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