Rooney is Real’s top target: report

SoccerNews — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 17:30:00 +0000

Big-spending Real Madrid, who suffered an embarrassing Champions League exit, are eyeing Manchester United star Wayne Rooney as they prepare for next season, according to reports on Tuesday.

The 24-year-old is the “favourite” of Real chairman Florentino Perez “for the new…

Real eyeing Chelsea’s Ashley Cole: report

SoccerNews — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 13:20:00 +0000

Real Madrid are eyeing Chelsea’s left-sided England defender Ashley Cole to boost their back line for next season, a Spanish newspaper said on Tuesday.

“The Englishman from Chelsea is the player for the job. He is one of the best players…

Valdano keen to keep Higuain

SoccerNews — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 10:39:00 +0000

(GSM) – Real Madrid general manager Jorge Valdano has assured fans they will keep Gonzalo Higuain at the Bernabeu.

Valdano made sure that their top scorer will sign a new contract at Real.

It’s reported that Manchester City is keen on…

Ten-man Atletico beat Osasuna

SoccerNews — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 00:30:00 +0000

A ten-man Atletico Madrid side beat Osasuna 1-0 at home on Monday thanks to a late goal by Spanish midfielder Jose Manuel Jurado which helps keep their dreams of securing a place in the Champions League alive.

With 11 minutes remaining,…

Ronaldo is a ´provocative´ player, says Nivaldo

SoccerNews — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 22:40:00 +0000

Valladolid’s Brazilian defender Nivaldo Santana, who appeared to stamp on Ronaldo’s shin during a weeked Spanish league match, accused the Portuguese striker of being a “provocative” player on Monday.

“It is a bit complicated, he (Ronaldo) is a good player but…

Yepes targets Chievo stay

Hakon Hoyland — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 19:43:54 +0000

Colombian defender Mario Yepes has admitted that he would prefer to remain at Chievo this summer.

The 34-year-old has been strongly linked with a move to Spanish side Espanyol.

“I have already talked to the club, who know full well what my…

Bremen intend to keep Ozil

SoccerNews — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 21:37:00 +0000

(GSM) – Werder Bremen general manager has dismissed speculation that striker Mesut Özil will leave the club in the next transfer window.

The 21-year-old, who was watched by representatives from Barcelona during Werder’s recent Europa League game against Valencia, has expressed…

Zidane launches reality TV search for new talent

SoccerNews — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 20:30:00 +0000

Reality TV has helped discover fresh musical talent and now two veteran football stars in Spain plan to use the format in a global search for a new star of the game.

France legend Zinedine Zidane and Enzo Francescoli of Uruguay…

Messi has no limits – Iniesta

SoccerNews — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 12:03:00 +0000

(GSM) – The players of Barcelona were full of praise for Lionel Messi after the 3-0 win over Valencia. The Argentine superstar decided the match with a hattrick.

“Messi seems to have no limit and we hope he carries on like…

Magical Messi hat-trick sends Barcelona top

SoccerNews — Sun, 14 Mar 2010 22:15:00 +0000

Lionel Messi scored a sensational hat-trick to take his season’s tally to 22 goals as Barcelona returned to the top of the Spanish Primera Liga with a 3-0 home victory over 10-man Valencia on Sunday.

Argentine Messi showed why he is…

Madrid’s deal for Gerrard

SoccerNews — Sun, 14 Mar 2010 14:18:00 +0000

(GSM) – Real Madrid’s latest Champions League elimination will spark a £30million summer move for Liverpool’s superstar skipper Steven Gerrard.

Spanish sources say Real, who crashed out of the European Cup against Lyon last Wednesday, believe Gerrard, 29, is ready to…

Villarreal keen on Riera

Hakon Hoyland — Sun, 14 Mar 2010 11:41:11 +0000

Villarreal are interested in bringing Alberto Riera back to Spain in the summer, according to News of the World.

The 27-year-old has failed to make an impact at Liverpool since joining the club from Espanyol in a £8million deal in 2008.

Riera…

Calderon claims Real Madrid are obsessed with Rooney

Hakon Hoyland — Sun, 14 Mar 2010 11:34:53 +0000

Former Real Madrid president Ramon Calderon has revealed that the club have an ‘obsession’ about signing Wayne Rooney from Manchester United.

Real Madrid spent £250million last summer, signing players such as Cristiano Ronaldo, Kaka and Xabi Alonso.

Calderon said: “It seems that…

Sevilla back into fourth after Depor draw

SoccerNews — Sun, 14 Mar 2010 00:57:00 +0000

(GSM) – Sevilla went back to fourth in the La Liga table on Saturday despite being held to a 1-1 draw at home by Deportivo La Coruña.

Sevilla scored on the first real chance of the day in the 21st minute…

Getafe outclass Champions League hopefuls Mallorca

SoccerNews — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 23:15:00 +0000

Champions League hopefuls Real Mallorca crashed to a 3-0 defeat at Getafe on Saturday.

Spain Under-21 international striker Daniel Parejo headed Getafe in front before two goals in the final ten minutes put the game to bed.

Getafe had gone close through…

Wounded Real Madrid aim for La Liga win

SoccerNews — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 05:05:00 +0000

Real Madrid coach Manuel Pellegrini, who is under intense pressure after the club’s shattering Champions League exit, desperately needs a La Liga win at lowly Valladolid on Sunday to prevent the axe from falling.

Real, stunned by Lyon in the Champions…

Should Barcelona agree to shirt sponsorship deal?

David Nugent — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 16:00:53 +0000

Barcelona are currently one of the few European sides who do not receive a fee for sponsorship on their shirts. They currently carry the name of Unicef and in fact I believe that they give money to the charitable organisation…

Press blames Higuain, Kaka for Real Euro exit

SoccerNews — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 16:05:00 +0000

Spanish media on Friday accused Real Madrid striker Gonzalo Higuain of being too individualistic and Kaka of being out of form, two days after the Spain club were eliminated from the Champions League.

Higuain, who missed several opportunities to score during…

Real Madrid plan move for Rooney

Hakon Hoyland — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 12:01:14 +0000

Real Madrid are planning to launch a bid for Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney in the summer, according to Spanish newspaper Sport.

Real Madrid president Florentino Perez is keen to bring in Rooney in order to minimize the impact their Champions…

Wenger rules out Real move

SoccerNews — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 10:44:00 +0000

(GSM) – Arsene Wenger has ruled out a move to Real Madrid this summer by pledging his commitment to Arsenal.

Wenger has long been targeted by the Spanish giants and he’s now being linked again after Real’s early exit from the…

Is the coach to blame for Real Madrid’s European exit?

Graham Fisher — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 06:58:51 +0000

Bleak for the Whites

Just when it looked as though Real Madrid may have put together a team that was capable of challenging for domestic and European honours they fall at the last sixteen in the Champions League.

Decent

It wasn’t Barcelona or…

Bremen in driver’s seat against Valencia

SoccerNews — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 00:04:00 +0000

(GSM) – A penalty by Torsten Frings gave Werder Bremen the edge in the Europa League on Thursday as the Germans earned a 1-1 draw in the Round of 16 first-leg match away to Valencia.

Werder Bremen went ahead with a…

Casillas apologises for Real Euro exit, blames players

SoccerNews — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 20:20:00 +0000

Real Madrid keeper Iker Casillas apologised Thursday for his side’s elimination from the Champions League at the last-16 stage for the sixth consecutive season and said the players are to blame.

“I want to apologise to the fans, but I also…

Real Madrid´s failure leaves Pellegrini exposed

SoccerNews — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 04:40:00 +0000

After spending over 250 million euros to build a second dynasty of ‘Galacticos’ Real Madrid were expected to lift this season’s Champions League trophy in the May 22 final at their Santiago Bernabeu stadium,

But that dream was shattered on Wednesday…

Lyon crush Madrid´s Champions League final dreams at the Bernabeu

SoccerNews — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 23:55:00 +0000

Real Madrid’s massive summer spending was all in vain as their dream of playing the Champions League final at their Santiago Bernabeu stadium was shattered Wednesday by Lyon.

Miralem Pjanic’s goal 15 minutes from time in the Spanish capital secured a…

Quick Report: Real Madrid 1-1 Lyon

SoccerNews — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 23:42:00 +0000

(GSM) – A second-half goal from Miralem Pjanic gave French side Lyon a stunning 1-1 draw with Real Madrid on Wednesaday, eliminating the Spaniards from the Champions League 2-1 on aggregate..

After dropping the first leg 1-0 in France, the Spaniards…

Palacios dreams of Real Madrid

SoccerNews — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 20:28:00 +0000

(GSM) – Tottenham’s Wilson Palacios has sensationally admitted he dreams of a future move to Spanish giants Real Madrid. The Honduran might be risking the wrath of his boss Harry Redknapp, who won’t be too thrilled with the player’s announcement.…

Barca candidate to consider shirt sponsorship

SoccerNews — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 20:23:00 +0000

(GSM) – Barcelona presidential candidate Sandro Rosell has revealed that he would consider selling shirt sponsorship.

The Catalonia club have never sold shirt sponsorship in it’s 111-year history and Rosell’s comments, who is being tipped to be the next president for…

Cazorla doubts World cup bow

SoccerNews — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 18:59:00 +0000

(GSM) – Villarreal and Spain winger Santi Cazorla has expressed his fear of not being able to play at the 2010 World Cup as his rehabilitation from hernia surgery drags on.

The 25-year-old went under the knife in February, but has…

Real Madrid not true leaders says Barca’s Alves

SoccerNews — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 11:34:00 +0000

(GSM) – Barcelona defender Daniel Alves has dismissed Real Madrid’s La Liga leadership.

Real moved to the top of the Primera Division after the weekend’s results but Alves insists Barca remain La Liga’s top team.

“I do not think of Real Madrid…

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