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Agger Top of Real Madrid Transfer Targets
Real Madrid's vice president has said his club are considering a bid for Liverpool's Daniel Agger

Real Madrid Close Door on Robinho's Chelsea Move
Real Madrid have stated that Brazilian midfielder Robinho will not be moving to Chelsea

Real Madrid Coach Schuster 'respects' Ronaldo's Decision to Stay at Manchester United
Bernd Schuster believes it is a 'shame' that Manchester United's Cristiano Ronaldo has decided to stay in England, but has urged his club to put the matter behind them

Robinho 'happy' to Stay at Real
Chelsea target Robinho has indicated that he wants to stay at Real Madrid rather than move to London

Fifa Decline to Take Action Against Real
Real Madrid will not face sanctions from Fifa over their alleged attempts to unsettle Cristiano Ronaldo

Ronaldo Kills United's Dreams
A Ronaldo hat-trick ended Manchester United's Champions League hopes despite a thrilling 4-3 win over Real Madrid at Old Trafford.

Schuster Believes Ronaldo Will Stay at Old Trafford
Real Madrid's manager Bernd Schuster says he 'doesn't think it is possible' that Cristiano Ronaldo will leave Manchester United this summer

Leeds Storm Into the Last Eight
Alan Smith struck twice on a glorious night for Leeds as David O'Leary's men ruthlessly overpowered the Belgian champions to reach the quarter-finals with two games to spare after Lazio failed to defeat Real Madrid.

Round-up
Lazio are currently flying in Serie A, but their Champions League ambitions look over for another year after they went down 3-2 to Real Madrid at the Santiago Bernabeu last night.

Fear and Loathing in Catalonia
April 23: It has been 41 years since Barcelona and Real Madrid last traded blows in the European Cup. When they collide at the Nou Camp this evening, the country will come to a virtual standstill.

700-up for Sparkling Real
Real Madrid, the most successful club in European football, scored their 700th goal in continental competitions last night as they came from behind to demolish Anderlecht 4-1.

Time to Salute the Champions As Madrid Get the Party Started ... Just
A goal down with seven minutes to play, Madrid - not brilliant but full of inspiration - came back to take the title and join the party on the capital's streets, writes Sid Lowe

Raul Preserves Real's Supremacy
European round-up: Raul was on target as Real Madrid maintained their strong position at the top of the Primera Liga with a 2-0 win away at fierce city rivals Atlético

Bruised Bolton Rage at Referee After Derby Defeat is Added to Madrid Injuries
Premier League: Blackburn 4-1 Bolton. Benni McCarthy's brace of penalties helped Blackburn to a thumping win over Bolton

Totti Helps Tip Advantage Roma's Way But Schuster is Delighted With Real's Away Goal
Roma will carry a narrow advantage to the Bernabèu in two week's time after beating Real Madrid 2-1 at the Stadio Olimpico

English Encounter Not a Spanish Inquisition
Fabio Capello's first press conference as England manager was in stark contrast to recent versions at Real Madrid, writes Sid Lowe

Milan's Mundane Era of Triumph Leaves Europe Pining for Lustre of Old
Kevin McCarra: Despite winning the Champions League twice in four years Milan have still to rival the glamor of Barca and Real Madrid

Chelsea Could Have Done More to Keep Me, Says Robben
Soccer: Arjen Robben has finally completed his move to Real Madrid and spoken of how Chelsea could have made him feel more wanted in West London.

Heinze Joins Real After Giving Up on Liverpool
Soccer: Gabriel Heinze has completed his protracted United exit after Real Madrid agreed a fee thought to be less than the £6.8m Liverpool bid for him.

Madrid Finally Seal Robben Deal for £24.5m
Soccer: After refusing to sign a new deal with Chelsea, Arjen Robben has finally sealed his move to Real Madrid in a £24.5m deal.

Heinze Off to Madrid
Soccer: Gabriel Heinze has shown his determination to secure a dream move to Liverpool by, er, agreeing to sign for Real Madrid for £8.1m.

Chelsea Capture Alves in £21.5m Deal
Soccer: Brazil's flying right-back Daniel Alves has signed for Chelsea, paving the way for Arjen Robben's move to Real Madrid.

Robben Happy With Real Interest
Soccer: Arjen Robben has said he is glad Real Madrid are interested in him, prompting further speculation as to his imminent Chelsea departure.

Ballack Dismisses Talk of Move to Madrid
Soccer: Michael Ballack has dismissed claims he is about to leave Chelsea, insisting: "I have had no contact with Real Madrid whatsoever".

Real Make £23m Bid for Robben
Soccer: Real Madrid have finally made an official bid for Arjen Robben but Chelsea insist he still has a future at the club.

Reyes Signs for Atletico Madrid
Soccer: Arsenal's on-loan striker Jose Antonio Reyes has made his long-awaited transfer to a Spanish club - but it's Atletico Madrid, not Real.

Schuster Eager to Bring Robben to Real
Soccer: The Real Madrid coach Bernd Schuster today reiterated his desire to bring Arjen Robben to the Bernabéu, insisting the deal is "very important" for the club's season.

Premier League: Madrid Move in Robben's Hands As Chelsea Aim to Keep Winger
Soccer: Chelsea will only let Arjen Robben go to Real Madrid if the winger asks for the transfer himself.

Real Madrid Appoint Bernd Schuster As Their New Manager
Soccer: Real Madrid have confirmed former German international Bernd Schuster as their new manager.

Real Madrid Enter Race for Florent Malouda
Soccer: Chelsea have a bit of competition for the signature of Florent Malouda in the form of fellow bloated superclub, Real Madrid.

Fabio Capello's Reward for Inspiring Real Madrid to a Sensational La Liga Triumph is an Emphatic Boot in the Backside
Soccer: Fabio Capello's reward for inspiring Real Madrid to La Liga glory is an emphatic boot in the backside.

Real Madrid 3 - 1 Real Mallorca
Soccer: Although sidleined by injury, David Beckham was delighted to end his Spanish adventure with a title.

How Capello's Aperitivos Downed the Galacticos
Soccer: Fabio Capello may well win La Liga with Real Madrid, but it won't mean that his job is secure, thinks Amy Lawrence.

Becks to Snub Real Pleas
Soccer: David Beckham will honor his move to LA Galaxy despite Real Madrid's attempts to keep him.

Madrid in Robben Talks
Soccer: Real Madrid president Ramon Calderón has revealed the club are in talks with Chelsea over the signing of Arjen Robben.

Heinze Means Madrid
Soccer: Gabriel Heinze was present as Real beat Depoprtivo 3-1 on Saturday after holding talks over a possible move to Madrid.

Madrid Target Unhappy Gallas
Soccer: William Gallas looks likely to leave Arsenal for Real Madrid after failing to resolve a dispute with a team mate.

Instability at Chelsea Could Force Me to Leave, Says Mourinho
Soccer: Jose's spread in Madrid's Marca paper lamenting the precarious situation at the Bridge will enamour his Real suitors.

Madrid to Offer £54m for Ronaldo
Soccer: Real Madrid are prepared to offer a staggering £54m for Ronaldo, and they are confident he will leave United for enough cash.

Real Make Clear Their Desire to Sign Ronaldo
Soccer: Real Madrid president Ramón Calderón has revealed Cristiano Ronaldo will be their main transfer target this summer.

Mourinho Tops Madrid's Most Wanted List
Soccer: Officials from Real Madrid are believed to have contacted Jose Mourinho's agent with a view to him taking the reigns at the Bernabéu.

Real Set Sights on Ronaldo
Soccer: Sports daily Marca have revealed Cristiano Ronaldo has said "yes" to a move to Madrid signaling stage one of Real's campaign to sign the winger.

Benitez Keen to Clarify Strategy With Owners
Soccer: With Real Madrid waiting in the wings, Rafa Benitez says he wants to talk to Liverpool's new owners about their vision for the future.

Mourinho Makes First Pitch for Madrid Job
Soccer: After admitting "it would be an honour" to manage Real Madrid, Jose Mourinho is on a shortlist of three for the Bernabeu job.

La Liga: Messi's Magic Lifts Fallen Giants
Soccer: Barcelona 3 - 3 Real Madrid: Lionel Messi's glorious hatrick was the highlight of a pulsating Spanish 'derby'.

Champions League Exit Could Cost Capello
Soccer: Fabio Capello's future at Real Madrid is in doubt after Predrag Mijatovic refused to confirm the Italian would be in charge for El Derby on Saturday.

Beckham Set to Miss Bayern Tie With Knee Ligament Injury
Soccer: David Beckham is set to miss Real Madrid's Champions League trip to Munich after sustaining knee ligament damage, much to the chagrin of Steve McClaren.

Mijatovic Dismisses Capello Departure Rumours
Soccer: Real Madrid sporting director Predrag Mijatovic has insisted the club's board still have "total confidence" in under-fire Fabio Capello.

Ronaldo Set to Leave United
Soccer: Cristiano Ronaldo's Portugal team-mate Hugo Viana reckons the Man Utd winger wants to sign for either Barcelona or Real Madrid.

Beckham Back in Real Reversal
Soccer: Fabio Capello has performed a humiliating U-turn and recalled David Beckham to the Real Madrid squad.

Middlesbrough Have Agreed the Permanent Transfer of Jonathan Woodgate
Soccer: Real Madrid have announced they have agreed the permanent transfer of England defender Jonathan Woodgate to Middlesbrough. Woodgate has been on loan at the Riverside Stadium since the summer.

Milan Seal Ronaldo Deal
Soccer: Ronaldo has signed for Milan after the Rossoneri agreed to pay Real Madrid £5m and give them Ricardo Oliveira on loan.

Ferguson Slaps Gagging Order on Ronaldo Over Madrid Speculation
Soccer: Sir Alex Ferguson has forbidden Cristiano Ronaldo from talking publicly following Real Madrid's constant links with the in-form player.

Beckham Subjected to Bitter Attack From Real
Real Madrid president Ramón Calderón has had a pop at David Beckham for leading the club on during contract negotiations.

Axed Beckham Nears Exit Door at Real Madrid
Soccer: David Beckham's unsuccessful stint at Real Madrid looks set to end after he was dropped from the first team squad.

Confusion Over Beckham's Real Madrid Future
Soccer: Conflicting reports are emerging from Real Madrid over whether David Beckham will leave...

David Beckham to Be Released By Real Madrid During the Summer
Soccer: David Beckham will leave Real Madrid in the summer, according to the club.

Real Seek Beckham Resolution
Soccer: After months of delays, Real Madrid sporting director Predrag Mijatovic plans to resolve David Beckham's in the next two weeks.

Beckham Camp Says Real Are Ready to Deal
Soccer: David Beckham will not leave Real Madrid during the current transfer window and will reopen talks over a new deal at the Bernabeu, according to his official spokesman.

Jonathan Woodgate Not Sure If Real Madrid Want Him Back From Boro
Soccer: Middlesbrough defender Jonathan Woodgate is unsure whether Real Madrid will want him back when his one-year loan spell in the Premiership ends.

Ferenc Puskas Dies Aged 79 After a Long Battle Against Pneumonia
Soccer: The Hungary and Real Madrid legend fondly known as the 'Galloping Major' has died after a long battle against pneumonia.

Real Madrid 2 - 0 Barcelona
Soccer: Raul and Ruud van Nistelrooy scored as Real beat the league leaders with ease. La Liga

East Lancashire Serves Up a Real Deal to Rival Feast in Madrid
Soccer: Why would anyone want to watch games on tv when they can get the real thing at Ewood Park as Blackburn take on Bolton?

Beckham to Open Talks With Madrid
Soccer: David Beckham is set to open contract talks with Real Madrid today, but don't expect all to go smoothly.

Real and Beckham Drawn Together By Necessity
Soccer: Real Madrid can cash in now that David Beckham has been left out of the England squad and force him to sign a new contract.

Madrid Set to Make 'final Offer' for Unsettled Reyes
Soccer: José Antonio Reyes is hoping to persuade Arsenal to sell him to Real Madrid after 'failing to settle' in London, despite signing a contract extension to 2011 last year.

Mijatovic Flies in for Reyes
Soccer: Real Madrid sporting director Predrag Mijatovic dropped in on Arsenal's David Dein hoping to persuade him to part with José Antonio Reyes.

Reyes Hopeful of Real Move
Soccer: Arsenal winger still confident his £9m transfer to Real Madrid will be completed in next few days.

Real Back in for Ruud
Football: Real Madrid up their bid for Ruud van Nistelrooy - but only by £250,000.

Champions League: Arsenal Beat Real Madrid
Soccer: Arsenal are the only English club left in the Champions League they held the galacticos of Real Madrid to a 0 - 0 draw at Highbury.

Wenger Talks About the Return Leg
Soccer: Arsenal are unhappy about Real Madrid's behaviour ahead of their vital second leg.

Premiership: Fulham 0 - 4 Arsenal
Soccer: Thierry Henry was applauded off the pitch as Arsenal warmed up for Real Madrid with a rare away win.

Real Madrid 0 - 1 Arsenal
Soccer: Champions League: Thierry Henry's stunning second-half goal secured the Gunners a deserved first-leg lead to take back to Highbury.

Beckham Drives Madrid to Top of Money League
Soccer: Real Madrid doubled their revenue from 2001 to 2005 to overtake Manchester United as the world's biggest-earning club.

Cassano a Gamble for Misfiring Real
Soccer: Real Madrid have still to discover whether new boy Antonio Cassano will be a saviour or squad breaker, writes Amy Lawrence.

Luxemburgo's Fate Settled at Madrid Crisis Meeting
Soccer: Real Madrid have sacked manager Vanderlei Luxemburgo and appointed B team coach Juan Román López Caro as caretaker.

Real Madrid– a brief history
Soccer: In a country obsessed by football, no other team has achieved as much as the mighty Real Madrid. We look at the major events and achievements in the clubs 102 year history...

Inter Bred for Success By Real Men
Soccer: Reinvigorated by Real Madrid cast-offs, Internazionale are ready to shake off their reputation as football's great underachievers, says Amy Lawrence.

World Watch
Ian Black: Lucky Real Madrid fans were given free copies of the new EU constitution at yesterday's big match.

Morientes Move Rests on New Coach
Fernando Morientes will speak to new Real Madrid coach Wanderley Luxemburgo before deciding whether to go to Liverpool.

Eta Bomb Scare Clears Madrid Stadium As Real Play Basques
About 70,000 football fans were forced to evacuate Real Madrid's Santiago Bernabéu stadium last night when the police stopped a league game because of a bomb threat purporting to come from the Basque separatist group Eta.

Woodgate Gets Real As Dyer Says Sorry
Newcastle have lost the services of Jonathan Woodgate to Real Madrid, but do appear to be holding on to those of Kieron Dyer after his overdue apology.

Owen Expected to Seal Real Deal
Liverpool are set to receive £9m and midfielder Antonio Núñez from Real Madrid in exchange for Michael Owen.

Owen on Verge of Move to Madrid
Michael Owen is on the verge of following in Steve McManaman's footsteps and leaving Liverpool for a place on the bench at Real Madrid.

Real's Familiar Path Leads Towards Van Nistelrooy
Sources in Madrid suggest that Real are preparing a bid for Ruud van Nistelrooy, despite near-apoplectic denials from Fergie.

The number 23
The figure 23 is in the news for being David Beckham's new shirt number at Real Madrid. But that isn't the only place where this mysterious numeral has cropped up. Read our web guide and find out more.

Soccer madness -- Mr. Beckham goes to Spain.
The world's most famous soccer player, David Beckham has left the cold dampness of Manchester, England to play for Real Madrid in sunny Spain. The soccer world will never be the same.

Ronaldo's £3m in Real deal
Football: Ronaldo paid more than £3m of his own money to move to Real Madrid. What does he want? Praise?

Uefa Super Cup: Real Madrid 3 - 1 Feyenoord
Real Madrid once again showed why they are considered the best team in Europe with a wonderful display to beat Feyenoord and claim the Uefa Super Cup.

Ronaldo Lining Up Move to Madrid
Ronaldo took his first public step towards swapping San Siro for Real Madrid last night by confirming his intention to leave Internazionale.

Football Fans Flee Madrid Blast
The Basque separatist group Eta last night sent a violent and highly public message to Spain's government yesterday by exploding a car bomb that injured 16 people outside Real Madrid's football stadium just hours before the club's key European Champions League semi-final against...

World Cup Preview -- Spain, ready to conquer?
Spanish football brings to mind Barcelona and Real Madrid, two teams that continually overachieve. What about the Spanish national team?

Happy Birthday, Real Madrid!
Deportivo La Coruna not only ruined Real Madrid's 100th birthday celebration by beating the Madrid club 2-1 in the Spanish League Cup final, but also shattered Real's dream of winning the triple crown this season.

Valencia prove Real Madrid are not invincible
A round-up of the Spanish Primera Liga's opening weekend.

Real Madrid poised for assault on two fronts
As Real Madrid prepares for a twin assault on the European Champions League and the Spanish Primera Liga, their opponents must be wondering what they will have to do to stop them.