Real Madrid's Karim Benzema celebrates scoring the opening goal against Valencia on January 23, 2013
Team News: Karim Benzema starts for France
Karim Benzema and Olivier Giroud are the two forwards for France in a 4-4-2 formation against Georgia this evening.
Mar 22, 19:48
Mexes scores from a stunning overhead kick on November 21, 2012
Philippe Mexes: 'Raphael Varane is number one for France'
AC Milan defender Philippe Mexes praises Real Madrid centre-back Raphael Varane.
Mar 12, 17:05
Raul Albiol
Report: Arsenal consider Raul Albiol approach
Arsenal are planning to add defensive reinforcements in the summer and Arsene Wenger has targeted out-of-favour Real Madrid centre-back Raul Albiol, according to reports.
Mar 12, 01:35
Pepe
Pepe not bitter towards Raphael Varane
Real Madrid defender Pepe insists that he holds no ill will towards Raphael Varane after losing his place to the Frenchman in recent months.
Mar 11, 00:12
Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo is congratulated by team mates after scoring against Manchester United on March 5, 2013
Cristiano Ronaldo knocks out 10-man Manchester United
Cristiano Ronaldo scores the decisive goal as Real Madrid progress to the Champions League last eight at the expense of his former club Manchester United.
Mar 5, 21:38
Real Madrid player Raphael Varane during his team's match with Ajax on September 27, 2011
Raphael Varane: 'Jose Mourinho like my second father'
Raphael Varane acknowledges Jose Mourinho's influence on his career at Real Madrid so far and describes the Portuguese as his "second father".
Mar 4, 09:55
Real Madrid's Sergio Ramos and Karim Benzema celebrate on November 17, 2012
Real Madrid overpower Barcelona
Sergio Ramos scores late as Real Madrid defeat Barcelona 2-1 at home in La Liga.
Mar 2, 16:51
Barcelona's Lionel Messi is congratulated by team mate Thiago after scoring against Getafe on February 10, 2013
Half-Time Report: All square between Real Madrid, Barcelona
Real Madrid and Barcelona finish the first half with one goal apiece in this afternoon's La Liga encounter at the Santiago Bernabeu.
Mar 2, 15:47
Real Madrid player Raphael Varane during his team's match with Ajax on September 27, 2011
Real Madrid's Raphael Varane "happy" with Barcelona win
Raphael Varane says that he is "happy" with the way Real Madrid performed against Barcelona at Camp Nou on Tuesday.
Feb 27, 12:52
Pepe
Real Madrid's Pepe pleased with Barcelona win
Pepe says that Real Madrid deserved their 3-1 victory over Barcelona at Camp Nou in the Copa del Rey on Tuesday.
Feb 27, 12:46
Real Madrid player Raphael Varane during his team's match with Ajax on September 27, 2011
Vincent Kompany praises Real Madrid defender Raphael Varane
Manchester City captain Vincent Kompany has described Real Madrid's Raphael Varane as a "great defender" following tonight's El Clasico.
Feb 26, 22:32
Real Madrid boss Jose Mourinho on December 4, 2012
Match Analysis: Barcelona 1-3 Real Madrid (2-4 on aggregate)
Sports Mole dissects the action as Real Madrid advance to the final of the Copa del Rey with a 3-1 win over Barcelona in the second leg of their semi-final clash.
Feb 26, 22:12
Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates scoring against Sevilla on February 9, 2013
Real Madrid ease past Barcelona to reach Copa del Rey final
Cristiano Ronaldo scores twice as Real Madrid end Barcelona's 22-match unbeaten stretch at home and reach the final of the Copa del Rey 4-2 on aggregate.
Feb 26, 21:54
Real striker Gonzalo Higuain celebrates his goal against Valencia on January 20, 2013
Team News: Gonzalo Higuain starts for Real Madrid
Argentine striker Gonzalo Higuain is selected ahead of Karim Benzema for Real Madrid's match against Barcelona at Camp Nou.
Feb 26, 19:30
Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates a goal against Celta Vigo on January 9, 2013
Live Commentary: Barcelona 1-3 Real Madrid (2-4) - as it happened
Sports Mole brings you live commentary of the second leg of the Copa del Rey semi-final at the Camp Nou as Real Madrid beat Barcelona 3-1 on the night and 4-2 on aggregate.
Feb 26, 19:00
United captain Nemanja Vidic returns to action versus Sunderland on December 15, 2012
Team News: Nemanja Vidic misses out for Man United
Reports suggest that injury forces Nemanja Vidic out of Manchester United's match against Real Madrid, with Jonny Evans coming into the side.
Feb 13, 18:46
Real Madrid player Raphael Varane during his team's match with Ajax on September 27, 2011
Raphael Varane to start for Real Madrid against Manchester United?
Reports in Spain suggest that Raphael Varane will start in the Real Madrid defence for tonight's encounter against Manchester United.
Feb 13, 15:42
Real Madrid player Raphael Varane during his team's match with Ajax on September 27, 2011
Report: Manchester City enter Raphael Varane pursuit
Manchester City are monitoring the progress of 19-year-old Real Madrid defender Raphael Varane, according to reports.
Feb 5, 00:19
Mapou Yanga-Mbiwa
Mapou Yanga-Mbiwa receives France call-up
Newcastle United's Mapou Yanga-Mbiwa receives a late call-up to the France squad that will take on Germany.
Feb 4, 16:29
Real Madrid boss Jose Mourinho on the touchline against Getafe on January 27, 2013
Preview:Granada vs. Real Madrid
Sports Mole looks ahead to Real Madrid's trip to struggling Granada in La Liga on Saturday.
Feb 1, 01:42
Real Madrid player Raphael Varane during his team's match with Ajax on September 27, 2011
Raphael Varane delighted with "dream" El Clasico
Real Madrid defender Raphael Varane describes his El Clasico debut on Wednesday night as "a dream".
Jan 31, 00:50
Cesc Fabregas is congratulated by his team mates after scoring his team's fourth goal on December 1, 2012
Match Analysis: Real Madrid 1-1 Barcelona
Sports Mole dissects the action as Real Madrid and Barcelona draw 1-1 in the first leg of their semi-final in the Copa del Rey.
Jan 30, 22:25
Cesc Fabregas is congratulated by his team mates after scoring his team's fourth goal on December 1, 2012
All square in El Clasico
Real Madrid and Barcelona share a 1-1 draw in the Copa del Rey semi-final first leg at the Santiago Bernabeu.
Jan 30, 22:05
Ronaldo and Messi during the first leg of the 2012/13 Super Cup on August 23, 2012
Half-Time Report: Goalless in El Clasico
Real Madrid and Barcelona share a goalless first half at the Santiago Bernabeu in the Copa del Rey.
Jan 30, 20:50
Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho on the touchline before the start of the match against Atletico Madrid on December 1, 2012
Live Commentary: Real Madrid 1-1 Barcelona - as it happened
Sports Mole brings you live commentary of the first leg of the Copa del Rey semi-final in Madrid as Real Madrid and Barcelona draw 1-1.
Jan 30, 19:00
Real Madrid's Karim Benzema celebrates scoring the opening goal against Valencia on January 23, 2013
Match Analysis: Valencia 1-1 Real Madrid (Madrid advance 3-1 on aggregate)
Sports Mole dissects the action as Valencia and Real Madrid draw 1-1 in the second leg of their Copa del Rey quarter-final tie.
Jan 23, 22:40
Balaidos, home of Celta Vigo
Preview:Celta Vigo vs. Real Madrid
Sports Mole previews the first leg of the fifth-round Copa del Rey clash between Celta Vigo and Real Madrid.
Dec 11, 16:45
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
Cristiano Ronaldo
Preview:Real Madrid vs. Celta Vigo
Sports Mole previews Real Madrid's home game against Celta Vigo in La Liga.
Oct 19, 04:35
Santiago Bernabeau
Raphael Varane rules out move
Real Madrid defender Raphael Varane insists that he will not leave the club in January.
Oct 16, 11:07
Jose Mourinho
Jose Mourinho praises Raphael Varane for Manchester City display
Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho believes that Raphael Varane did a "fantastic job" against Manchester City in the Champions League on Tuesday.
Sep 23, 03:18
Sergio Ramos
Jose Mourinho coy on Sergio Ramos availability for Rayo Vallecano clash
Jose Mourinho refuses to say whether Sergio Ramos will play for Real Madrid against Rayo Vallecano on Sunday.
Sep 23, 03:00
Laurent Koscielny
Laurent Koscielny pulls out of France squad
Arsenal's Laurent Koscielny pulls out of the France squad with a calf injury.
Aug 13, 17:15
Didier Deschamps
Didier Deschamps omits Yann M'Vila and Hatem Ben Arfa
New France boss Didier Deschamps opts to leave Yann M'Vila and Hatem Ben Arfa out of his first squad after the duo were disciplined for their conduct at Euro 2012.
Aug 9, 11:37
Cristiano Ronaldo
Real Madrid 5-1 Real Sociedad
Real Madrid move six points clear at the top of La Liga with a 5-1 win over Real Sociedad on Saturday.
Mar 24, 20:47
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Manchester United lose Varane to Real Madrid
Raphael Varane will be heading to the Bernabeu next season.
Jun 23, 10:56
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Lens president: ‘Varane won’t go abroad’
Lens president Gervais Martel suggests that he won’t let Raphael Varane transfer outside of France.
Jun 21, 10:51
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Raphael Varane to decide on Man Utd deal 'in 48 hours'
Raphael Varane will decide whether to move to Man Utd or Real Madrid in the next 48 hours.
Jun 20, 17:48
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