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Mijatovic explains Real Madrid transfer failures 2008-09-12 03:22:00 Real Madrid
sports chief Pedja Mijatovic has explained their failure to land Valencia striker David Villa and Villarreal midfielder Santi Cazorla in the summer. On Villa, Mijatovic said: "We made an offer to Valencia because we liked him. Valencia made a counteroffer to us which made us believe there was no point and that is why we withdrew." Regarding Cazorla, Mijatovic insisted: "We are a c Read more:Real Madrid
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Usain Bolt will train with Real Madrid 2008-09-12 03:17:00 Usain Bolt, who swept the sprint titles at last month's Beijing Olympics in world-record time, will train with Spanish soccer champion Real Madrid
. The 22-year-old Jamaican, who claimed gold medals and world records in the 100 meters, 200 meters and 400-meter relay in Beijing, said Real had invited him to train with players including Raul Gonzalez and Ruud Van Nistelrooy. ``I'll definitely take
Sneijder back in training 2008-09-10 11:30:00 Real Madrid received a fitness boost when Wesley Sneijder started running again on Tuesday after more than five weeks out of action with an injury.The Dutch forward suffered a blow to the ligaments in his left knee during the pre-season friendly with Arsenal and he was told that he would be out for two months.With Bernd Schuster having fewer players in his squad that he wanted due to the club's in
Schuster under pressure 2008-09-06 08:23:00 Reports in the press indicate that the days of the German trainer may be limited at Real Madrid. El Mundo newspaper reports today that the Chairman of Real Madrid, Ramón Calderón, has not included the club’s German trainer, Bernd Schuster
, in his future plans, but at the same time he does not want to publically give that impression.Schuster has told the press recently that he feels sometimes t
Real Madrid rejects Nistelrooy offer 2008-09-06 08:20:00 There’s no denying that the Abu Dhabi United Investment Group is planning for previously unfancied Manchester City to take over the footballing world.Their intentions and impact were made clear immediately after taking over the Eastland club when they stunned football fans by signing Robinho from Real Madrid
minutes before the summer transfer window closed for a British record ₤32.5 million tr Read more:Real Madrid
Ramos wants to end his career at Real Madrid 2008-09-05 09:33:00 Real Madrid
defender Sergio Ramos
has welcomed the club's declaration that they are preparing to offer him a deal to keep him at the club for life.The Spanish titan's sporting director Predrag Mijatovic revealed earlier this week they would like to tie down Ramos to a new ten-year deal to secure his long-term future.Ramos admits he would be happy to pledge his future to the club and he could see Read more:Real Madrid
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Fernando Alonso defends Robinho 2008-09-05 09:28:00 The top Formula One driver FernandoAlonso
, a Real Madrid supporter, has defended the Brazilian superstar for his actions in wanting to leave this summer.He becomes the second famous person to spring to Robinho's defence after Roberto Carlos spoke out earlier against the "disrespect" that Madrid showed to one of their star players.When Alonso was asked today whether he thought Robinho was a "merce Read more:Fernando Alonso
Robinho signs Manchester City not Chelsea 2008-09-03 11:32:00 Robinho has signed Manchester City
unexpectedly.All we suppose him to sign Chelsea
but he signed Manchester City which was bought by Arabians.After becoming the most expensive signing by a British club when City spent £32.4million to bring in the 24-year-old from Real Madrid, Robinho met manager Mark Hughes on Tuesday.Robinho said: 'I knew that Manchester City is a very big club, there's a great Read more:signs
Champions League Draw 2008-08-31 08:16:00 The new edition of the ChampionsLeague
has its "group of death" to have been paired in the key H Real Madrid, Juventus and Zenit St Petersburg after the draw made yesterday in Monaco by UEFA.The group of Spanish champion, the soccer betting UEFA Cup and the Italian soccer giant will complete the modest of Belarus Bate Borisov, one of the surprises of the qualifying stage.Real Madrid debut in fron Read more:Champions League
Madrid Set To Up Villa Bid 2008-08-27 03:31:00 Just less than 24 hours after making their “final” bid of €47 million for Villa
, and seeing it rejected immediately, Real Madrid
look set to make another “final” offer of €52 million for El Guaje.Spanish sports daily Marca claims that the Los Merengues hierarchy will propose their new bid to Valencia within the next few hours in a desperate attempt to capture a big name striker as a wa
Player Profile:Ruben de la Red 2008-08-26 03:46:00 Full name:Rubén de la Red GutiérrezDate of birth:June 5, 1985 (1985-06-05) (age 23)Place of birth :Móstoles, SpainHeight:1.86 m (6 ft 1 in)Playing position:Central midfielderClub Career:De la Red arrived at the Real Madrid youth system when he was just 14, the youngest in Cadete B. At one point, he was transferred to CD Móstoles after being told he was not good enough, but he was soon re-signe Read more:Ruben
Match Report:Real Madrid 4-2 Valencia [Super Cup Second Leg] [Highlights] 2008-08-25 12:03:00 Real Madrid
won the Spanish Super
Cup thanks to their drive, quality stock, strength and winning spirit. The match had a bad start for the Whites with Silva's goal and the red card of Rafael van der Vaart. The second half was the complete opposite, with a penalty goal by Ruud van Nistelrooy and further strikes from Ramos, De la Red and Higuaín. Van Nistelrooy was also sent off in the last 45 minu Read more:Highlights
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Madrid Make €25m Huntelaar Bid 2008-08-24 11:22:00 According to Dutch magazine Voetbal International, La Liga champions Real Madrid
have tabled a bid of €25 million to Ajax Amsterdam for the services of their captain and striker, Huntelaar.After murmurs of discontent from Madrid coach Bernd Schuster about the club’s refusal to grant him a new striker, the merengue board appear to have submitted to his wishes as they look to make what should be
Schuster believes Robinho will stay 2008-08-24 11:10:00 Real Madrid coach Bernd Schuster
is convinced Robinho will remain at the Bernabeu despite recent developments suggesting the contrary.With Madrid announcing they would not stand in Robinho's way in response to the Brazilian's declaration on Friday that he wanted to leave the club, it had seemed as though the Chelsea target was on his way out of the Bernabeu.But Schuster named the forward in his sq
No more signings for Real Madrid, says Ramon Calderon 2008-08-19 03:16:00 Ramon Calderon
, the Real Madrid
president, remains confident that Robinho will remain at the club and has ruled out making any more signings
.The Brazilian forward has been linked with a move to Chelsea, however, Calderon remains adamant the player will be staying with Madrid."He has looked very happy, he is going to play this season with us I am absolutely sure," he said. "He has looked lively, ve
Match Report:Valencia 3-2 Real Madrid [Spanish Super Cup] 2008-08-18 03:16:00 Goals rained over the first leg of the SpanishSuper
Cup between Real Madrid
and Valencia
. Valencia managed to turn the score around in a good second half. Ruud van Nistelrooy scored the equalizer, but Valencia came back to net the winner. Real Madrid
will use the home advantage next week to try to win the title.The winner of the Trophy will be decided at the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium next weeken Read more:Match
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Ramos:Madrid Taking Super Cup Seriously 2008-08-16 06:56:00 Having helped Spain win the European Championships, the 22-year-old wants to enjoy another night of celebration by beating Copa del Rey winners Valencia.While both sides will use the two-legged tie to boost their fitness levels, Ramos
is keen to not just play well but to begin with a morale-boosting victory."This has come at a good time and we are excited and really believe we can win it," he told Read more:Madrid
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Real tell Robinho: We won't sell you to Chelsea, no matter how much they offer 2008-08-14 03:28:00 Real Madrid president Ramon Calderon has told Brazilian star Robinho they have no intention of selling him to .The 24-year-old and his agent Vagner Ribiero held talks with Calderon yesterday but Robinho is far from happy.He wants to push through his prospective move to London and is considering calling a press conference this week to reveal his intentions.Chelsea
chief exceutive Peter Kenyon, mean Read more:matter
Match Report:Eintracht 1-1 Real Madrid [Friendly] 2008-08-13 06:30:00 MATCH SUMMARY:Eintracht Frankfurt: Nikolov; Ochis, Russ, Bellaid, Spycher; Steinhöfer (Galindo, min.61), Chris (Fink, min.45), Inamoto (Mahdavikia, min.61), Toski (Heller, min.79); Liberopoulos (Fenin, min45), Amanatidis (Meier, min.61).Real Madrid
: Casillas; Ramos (Salgado, min.65), Heinze (Metzelder, min.45), Pepe (Javi García, min.79), Torres; Diarra (De la Red, min.45), Guti (Baptista, min.4 Read more:Friendly
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Real Madrid flies to Colombia 2008-08-06 09:12:00 Real Madrid
left from Madrid's Barajas Airport at 11:00 am. They will land in Bogotá at 17:30 local time. Their forthcoming friendly with Independiente has caused a sensation in the Colombia
n media.Schuster has taken Dudek, Codina, Salgado, Heinze, Torres, Pepe, Antón, Diarra, Guti, Baptista, Robinho, Robben, Javi García, Raúl, Van Nistelrooy, Saviola, Callejón and Van der Vaart with him. The Read more:Real Madrid
Van der Vaart's first training at Real Madrid 2008-08-06 09:00:00 Rafael van der Vaart's hectic day ended with a mild training session, his first as a Real Madrid
player.Rafael van der Vaart was presented today as Real Madrid
's latest signing. Over two thousand fans greeted him at the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium as he donned the Real Madrid kit for the first time. After his first press conference and exclusive interview with Realmadrid.com, the player was ready t Read more:Van der
I'll Help Madrid Win The Champions League - Van Der Vaart 2008-08-06 08:24:00 Van der Vaart is aiming high and he cannot wait to get started at the Bernabeu.He said: “I will fight to hold down a place in the team but Real Madrid
has a lot of great players in their side and so, if I sit on the bench, it wouldn’t be a problem.“Real Madrid has an objective, and that is to win the ChampionsLeague
. I can help them but the important thing is to play.On the summer's hottest Read more:Champions League
Player Profile:Rafael Van der Vaart 2008-08-05 08:37:00 Name: Rafael
van der VaartBorn: Heemskerk, NetherlandsNationality: NetherlandsPosition: Attacking midfielder Left/CenterDOB: 11/2/1983Current Club: Real Madrid FCA product of the Ajax youth system, Rafael van der Vaart is no stranger to success. Leading a recovering Ajax team back to its glory days, van der Vaart has shown remarkable maturity for his age. He scored seven goals in 27 first-team app
Mijatovic: Last night good for Raul 2008-09-19 02:52:00 Real Madrid sports chief Pedja Mijatovic says last night's low-key 2-0 win over BATE Borisov was ideal for Raul's return."He has had minor problems, but this match was good for him to find his rhythm. Raul will do the same thing as he did last year, scoring many goals," said Mijatovic. "We could have scored more goals. It's important Real Madrid have a great Champions League this season."
Ramos and Van der Vaart dreams derbi final 2008-10-04 15:55:00 The Merengue duo were present alongside Atleti’s Raúl García during a promotional appearance for sponsors Nike in Madrid City and all three made a light-hearted “pact” to go all the way to the Champions League final.Both Madrid clubs have started Europe’s premier competition on a bright note, winning both their opening games and looking well on course to make the knockout round.“We hav Read more:Ramos
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