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Englishmen that have played for Real Madrid
Amid reports linking Wayne Rooney with Real Madrid, Sports Mole looks at how other English players have fared in the Spanish capital.Jan 22, 11:51
Jose Anigo would welcome Zinedine Zidane as Marseille manager
Jose Anigo says that Zinedine Zidane would be a great appointment as the new Marseille manager.Jan 13, 12:31
Daniel Sturridge: 'I learned from watching Zinedine Zidane, Ronaldo, Rivaldo'
Liverpool striker Daniel Sturridge says that he learned from watching Ronaldo, Zinedine Zidane and Rivaldo when he was growing up.Jan 9, 21:34
Zinedine Zidane: 'I wouldn't have worked under Jose Mourinho'
Real Madrid assistant coach Zinedine Zidane admits that he would not have worked under former head coach Jose Mourinho.Jan 6, 13:28
Zinedine Zidane 'unsure' on Xabi Alonso future
Real Madrid assistant manager Zinedine Zidane is unsure whether Xabi Alonso will sign a new deal at the Bernabeu.Dec 30, 14:26
Gareth Bale out of Copa del Rey clash
Gareth Bale will miss Real Madrid's Copa del Rey clash against Olimpic de Xativa on Saturday after suffering with the flu.Dec 7, 15:24
Live Coverage: 2014 World Cup finals draw - as it happened
Sports Mole brings you live updates of the 2014 World Cup finals draw in Brazil.Dec 6, 15:57
Zinedine Zidane lavishes praise on Bale
Real Madrid assistant coach Zinedine Zidane says that Gareth Bale can "become the best player in the world".Dec 3, 14:09
Florentino Perez: 'Cristiano Ronaldo will stay with Madrid'
Real Madrid president Florentino Perez claims that Cristiano Ronaldo will see out his playing days with the club.Nov 30, 15:16
Franck Ribery reveals Real Madrid, Barcelona interest
Bayern Munich attacker Franck Ribery claims previous interest from Real Madrid and Barcelona.Nov 12, 12:39
Luka Modric lavishes praise on Cristiano Ronaldo
Real Madrid midfielder Luka Modric believes that Cristiano Ronaldo is already a club legend.Nov 4, 14:58
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Zinedine Zidane headbutt statue removed in Qatar
A statue of Zinedine Zidane's infamous headbutt from the 2006 World Cup final is taken down in Qatar.Oct 31, 12:27
Zinedine Zidane: Sir Alex Ferguson's Steven Gerrard claims "very strange"
Zinedine Zidane dismisses Sir Alex Ferguson's claim that Steven Gerrard is overrated by stating that at one point he was the best midfielder in the world.Oct 27, 03:11
Arsenal's Santi Cazorla: Mesut Ozil can 'mark an era'
Santi Cazorla hails his Arsenal teammate Mesut Ozil and believes that he can be the best player of his generation.Oct 24, 07:34
Top five Real Madrid wins over Barcelona
Ahead of Saturday's El Clasico, Sports Mole looks back on five of the best Real Madrid wins over Barcelona.Oct 23, 10:18
Arsene Wenger confident of Champions League progression
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger thinks that his side have enough experience to reach the Champions League's latter stages this season.Oct 18, 14:19
Report: Manchester United scout Montpellier's Remy Cabella
Manchester United manager David Moyes reportedly sends scouts to watch Montpellier playmaker Remy Cabella.Oct 13, 10:05
Zinedine Zidane calms Gareth Bale injury fears
Real Madrid assistant coach Zinedine Zidane is not too fussed about Gareth Bale's injury problems of late.Oct 12, 23:07
Zinedine Zidane tips Franck Ribery for Ballon d'Or
Former France international Zinedine Zidane admits that he would like to see Franck Ribery win this year's Ballon d'Or award.Oct 11, 19:00
Zinedine Zidane enjoying Real Madrid promotion
Zinedine Zidane reveals that Carlo Ancelotti places trust in his opinion on tactics at Real Madrid, something Jose Mourinho never did.Oct 11, 12:10
Top five Premier League strike partnerships
With Liverpool's Luis Suarez and Daniel Sturridge in good form, Sports Mole selects five of the best strike partnerships in the history of the Premier League.Oct 1, 10:29
Zinedine Zidane: 'Isco could be as good as me'
Real Madrid assistant manager Zinedine Zidane believes that Isco could be as good as him in the future.Sep 24, 16:41
Top five Champions League goals
Sports Mole takes a look through time at some of the best goals in recent Champions League history.Sep 20, 10:08
Arsene Wenger compares Jack Wilshere to Zinedine Zidane, Bobby Moore
Arsene Wenger says that Jack Wilshere shares the same characteristics as Zinedine Zidane and Bobby Moore that could see him go on to become a legend of the game.Sep 17, 05:34
Arsene Wenger: 'Jack Wilshere can replicate Zinedine Zidane'
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger believes that Jack Wilshere can fulfil a similar role for England to the one that Zinedine Zidane did for France.Sep 13, 22:47
Zinedine Zidane: 'Iker Casillas will stay at Real Madrid'
Real Madrid assistant coach Zinedine Zidane does not believe that Iker Casillas will leave the Santiago Bernabeu.Sep 11, 17:20
Zinedine Zidane: 'Frank Lampard will lead England to World Cup'
Zinedine Zidane says that Frank Lampard will be the key man if England are to qualify for the 2014 World Cup.Sep 10, 07:39
Zinedine Zidane: Gareth Bale fee "incomprehensible"
Zinedine Zidans says that Gareth Bale's £85.3m price tag is "incomprehensible" in light of the current economic climate.Sep 8, 21:04
Zinedine Zidane pleased for Iker Casillas
Real Madrid assistant coach Zinedine Zidane is "glad" that Iker Casillas is still the first-choice goalkeeper for Spain.Sep 8, 14:36
Gareth Bale hopes to emulate Zinedine Zidane
Gareth Bale wants to be mentioned in the same breath as Zinedine Zidane and Alfredo Di Stefano when he has finished his career with Real Madrid, whom he joined in a £86m move from Spurs.Sep 3, 23:28
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Real Madrid's Xabi Alonso warns Barcelona
Xabi Alonso warns Barcelona that Real Madrid are in good shape and are confident ahead of the new season.Aug 3, 23:44
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Zinedine Zidane: 'Tottenham Hotspur should let Real Madrid speak to Gareth Bale'
Real Madrid sporting director Zinedine Zidane believes that Tottenham Hotspur should allow the Spanish club to speak to Gareth Bale.Jul 30, 23:38
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Zinedine Zidane unconcerned by Tottenham Hotspur's rejection of Gareth Bale bid
Real Madrid assistant coach Zinedine Zidane says that the club still intend to sign Gareth Bale from Tottenham Hotspur this summer.Jul 28, 07:56
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On this day: Raul says adios to Real Madrid
Sports Mole takes a look back at Real Madrid legend Raul, who left the club for pastures new on this day in 2010.Jul 26, 08:55
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Top five Premier League midfield goalscorers
Sports Mole looks over the five leading midfield goalscorers in the history of the Premier League.Jul 23, 10:11
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Live Commentary: Bournemouth 0-6 Real Madrid - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's coverage of Real Madrid's opening pre-season friendly against Bournemouth at the Goldsands Stadium.Jul 21, 18:00
Zinedine Zidane admits anxiety over coaching career
Former Zinedine Zidane admits reluctance to become a coach as he prepares to begin his managerial apprenticeship under Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti.Jul 13, 09:37
Florentino Perez: 'Cristiano Ronaldo will retire at Real Madrid'
Real Madrid president Florentino Perez claims that Cristiano Ronaldo will reject a move to Manchester United and retire with the Spanish side.Jul 10, 02:16
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On this day: Zinedine Zidane sees red in World Cup final
Seven years ago today, Zinedine Zidane's career came to an end when he was red-carded during the World Cup final.Jul 9, 08:49
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Carlo Ancelotti wants Cristiano Ronaldo stay at Real Madrid
Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti says that he is relishing the opportunity to coach Cristiano Ronaldo next season.Jun 27, 00:50
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