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November 13, 2009

Ronaldo Wants to Return for Barcelona Clash

Cristiano Ronaldo is desperate to face Barcelona and has set his sights on an imminent return to action.

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October 26, 2009

Robinho 'happy' about Barca interest

Brazil star Robinho believes his ambition to be the best player in the world would be better served playing for Barcelona than Manchester City.

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October 20, 2009

Ronaldo relishing Real freedom

Cristiano Ronaldo believes he can use the greater freedom he has at Real Madrid to become an even better player.

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October 05, 2009

Cruyff: Messi deal driven by fear

Johan Cruyff believes Spanish champions Barcelona were wrong to extend Argentina forward Lionel Messi's Nou Camp contract until 2016.

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October 04, 2009

Real Madrid reeling after Sevilla setback

Real Madrid's 100% start to the Primera Division season came to an end at the Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan as Sevilla beat them 2-1 on Sunday night.

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September 25, 2009

Ibra Out? Henry To Take Center Stage

Thierry Henry looks set to start in the center-forward role for Barcelona at Malaga on Saturday with Zlatan Ibrahimovic a doubt for the game.

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September 14, 2009

Xavi impressed by Ibrahimovic

Barcelona midfielder Xavi has praised the impact made by new striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic. The Sweden international has scored twice since joining Barca from Inter Milan over the summer in a swap deal which involved Samuel Eto'o going the opposite way.

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September 09, 2009

Iniesta close to Barcelona comeback

Barcelona have revealed that Andres Iniesta could come into contention for Saturday's trip to Getafe.

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August 04, 2009

Altidore Status Up In The Air at Villarreal

Villarreal striker Jozy Altidore is yet to discover whether he will be on his way out of the club this summer.

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July 28, 2009

Zlatan: It was Barcelona or nothing

New Barcelona striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic has revealed he would not have been allowed to leave Inter Milan for any other club.

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July 21, 2009

Inter Milan still hopeful of swap for Eto'o

Inter Milan president Massimo Moratti is confident they can agree a deal with Samuel Eto'o to take him to the San Siro this summer.

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July 01, 2009

Benzema: latest Real Madrid capture

Big-spending Real Madrid have reached an agreement with Lyon to sign Manchester United target Karim Benzema, according to the striker's agent.

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Kaka keen to dethrone rivals Barca

Brazilian superstar Kaka is confident Real Madrid are building a squad capable of knocking arch rivals Barcelona off their throne next season.

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June 29, 2009

Xavi: No room for 'uncontrollable' Ronaldo

Xavi insists he would not have wanted Cristiano Ronaldo to join Barcelona because the Catalans do not need players who 'fill gossip magazines'.

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June 24, 2009

Ribery favours Real move - Agent

Franck Ribery's agent believes the Bayern Munich man would choose Real Madrid over Barcelona but insists nothing will be done until next month.

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June 13, 2009

Alves: Robinho is perfect for Barca

Daniel Alves has called on Barcelona to sign Manchester City star Robinho, and insists Real Madrid's spending is not a concern at the Nou Camp.

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June 11, 2009

Barcelona stunned by Real deals

Barcelona finance director Xavier Sala i Martin is bewildered as to how Real Madrid are funding their summer spending spree.

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Manchester United accept Real Madrid's £80m for C Ronaldo

Manchester United have accepted an £80million bid for Cristiano Ronaldo from Real Madrid and he will now travel to Spain for transfer talks.

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June 10, 2009

Robinho 'would love' to play for Barca

Robinho has cast doubt over his Manchester City future by admitting any player would relish the chance to play for Barcelona.

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June 09, 2009

Kaka: Beckham Key In Decision

Kaka admitted David Beckham played a key role in his decision to make a world-record £59million move to Real Madrid.

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Kaka Completes Real Move

After weeks of speculation, Kaka’s move to Real Madrid was made official on Monday. The 27-year-old Brazilian is believed to have signed for around £59m ($94.05m).

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June 06, 2009

Barcelona want Ibrahimovic and Mascherano

Barcelona are reportedly in talks with Inter Milan striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic, and are lining up a £20million bid for Javier Mascherano.

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June 01, 2009

Zidane agrees to new Real Madrid role

Real Madrid legend Zinedine Zidane has returned to the Bernabeu after accepting an advisory role under president Florentino Perez's new regime.

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May 29, 2009

Real Madrid announce plans to tour USA

Real Madrid will follow arch-rivals Barcelona to North America this summer on a pre-season tour.

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May 28, 2009

Mascherano scoffs at Barcelona rumours

Liverpool midfielder Javier Mascherano has denied reports claiming he is set to join Barcelona - and insists he is 'only thinking of the Reds'.

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May 27, 2009

Barcelona Swarms United; Claims Treble

Lionel Messi and Samuel Eto'o both scored in an impressive 2-0 victory over Manchester United to become European Champions.

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May 25, 2009

Messi focused on historic treble

Barcelona's Lionel Messi says he does not see the Champions League final as a chance to get one over Cristiano Ronaldo in the Ballon d'Or race.

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May 19, 2009

Messi: Great season can get better

Barcelona won the Copa del Rey with a stunning 4-1 win over Athletic Bilbao at the Mestalla, and were crowned La Liga champions at the weekend when Real Madrid lost to Villarreal.

Next up is the Champions League final against Manchester United on May 27, and Messi has set his sights on the treble.

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May 14, 2009

Barcelona Focusing on Treble

No Spanish side has ever landed the domestic league and cup double as well as the Champions League - but Barca stand on the brink of making history after completing phase one of their objective in Valencia on Wednesday night.

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May 10, 2009

Barca forced to put party on hold

Barcelona came within two minutes of clinching the Primera Liga title on Sunday only for Villarreal to spoil the party in dramatic fashion.

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May 03, 2009

Messi revels in 'most important' win over Real Madrid

Barcelona took a massive step towards the Primera Liga title on Saturday by routing their arch rivals and nearest challengers 6-2, with Messi scoring twice.

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Cristiano Ronaldo: Real "dream is dead"

Real Madrid made huge efforts to sign Cristiano Ronaldo last summer and the player himself refused to rule out the move, admitting his dream was to one day move to Spain.

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April 29, 2009

Marquez Done For Season

Barcelona defender Rafael Marquez is set to be sidelined for up to 10 weeks with the knee injury he sustained during Tuesday night's Champions League clash with Chelsea.

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April 14, 2009

Henry: Ronaldo Is Better Than Messi

Barcelona striker Thierry Henry surprisingly believes that Cristiano Ronaldo is the better then team-mate Lionel Messi at the moment.

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March 30, 2009

Rossi Price Set Sky High By Villarreal

Giuseppe Rossi's agent has warned suitors of the Villarreal striker that he will cost them 40million euros.

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March 27, 2009

Barca Make Messi Position Clear

Spanish giants Barcelona have stated in no uncertain terms that star player Lionel Messi is not for sale, at any price, to anyone, in response to the Argentine being linked to Manchester City.

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March 17, 2009

Ibrahimovic To Barcelona?

Reports have stated that Inter Milan star Zlatan Ibrahimovic is looking to transfer to FC Barcelona in the summer.

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March 05, 2009

Messi Rubbishes Man City Link

Lionel Messi has dismissed talk of him joining big-spending Manchester City and ensured Barcelona that he wants to play at the Camp Nou for as long as possible.

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March 02, 2009

Atletico Stuns Barcelona 4-3

Atletico Madrid did arch rivals Real Madrid a huge favor with a stunning 4-3 comeback victory over Primera Liga leaders Barcelona at the Vicente Calderon on Sunday night.

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February 25, 2009

Raul Plots MLS Experience

Real Madrid goal monster Raul says he is hoping to see some time in Major League Soccer before he hangs his boots.

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February 02, 2009

Messi Off The Bench To Save Barça

Lionel Messi came off the bench to score twice as nine-man Barcelona came from behind to beat Racing Santander 2-1 at El Sardinero on Sunday.

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December 18, 2008

Sir Alex Blasts Real Madrid Ronaldo Claims

Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has unleashed an attack on Real Madrid after the club claimed Cristiano Ronaldo will move to Spain in January.

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December 03, 2008

Real Madrid to sign Huntelaar

Spanish champions Real Madrid have confirmed Ajax forward Klaas Jan Huntelaar will join the club in January.

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November 13, 2008

Van Nistelrooy Out For Season

Real Madrid have confirmed Ruud van Nistelrooy will miss the remainder of the season after undergoing knee surgery.

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October 24, 2008

Real Madrid End Ronaldo Pursuit

Real Madrid president Ramon Calderon has reportedly said the club are no longer interested in luring Cristiano Ronaldo away from Manchester United.

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October 16, 2008

Barcelona Excited By MLS Bid

Barcelona president Joan Laporta is excited at the club's plans to play a part in the expansion of Major League Soccer.

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October 02, 2008

Henry Happy At Barca

Thierry Henry has dismissed reports linking him with a move away from Barcelona, claiming he is happy at the club.

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September 04, 2008

David Villa: I'd Never Do A Robinho

(Soccer365.com) Valencia forward David Villa has spoken of his delight at remaining with Los Che this summer, and insists he "would never do to Valencia what Robinho has done to Madrid".

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September 03, 2008

Real Madrid rejected crazy City bid for Ruud

(Soccer365.com) Real Madrid are reported to have turned down a "blank cheque" from Manchester City for former United striker Ruud van Nistelrooy.

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August 25, 2008

Gold Medal Aguero Back For Atletico

(Soccer365.com) Atletico Madrid welcome back star striker Sergio Aguero for Wednesday's vital Champions League clash against Schalke, but the diminutive Argentinian is warning against pinning too much hope on his return.

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August 14, 2008

Huntelaar Agent Slams Madrid Talk

(Soccer365.com) Reports linking Ajax striker Klaas-Jan Huntelaar with a move to Real Madrid have been described as "nonsense" by the player's agent.

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August 12, 2008

Eto'o To Stay With Barca

(Soccer365.com) Samuel Eto'o will remain with Barcelona this season, coach Pep Guardiola confirmed on Tuesday evening.

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August 07, 2008

Chelsea Bid For Robinho

(Soccer365.com) Reports suggest Chelsea have lodged a GBP 19.7 million bid for Real Madrid forward Robinho.

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August 04, 2008

Real Fret Over Sneijder Injury

(Soccer365.com) Real Madrid coach Bernd Schuster has confirmed Wesley Sneijder will be out for "a while" after the Holland playmaker was carried off in the Emirates Cup defeat to Arsenal on Sunday.

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July 31, 2008

C Ronaldo Plans To Stand Up To Sir Alex

(Soccer365.com) Cristiano Ronaldo is reportedly planning to inform his Manchester United team next week that his transfer to Spanish giants Real Madrid is "non-negotiable".

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July 27, 2008

Cesc Says No Real Madrid - Yet

(Soccer365.com) Arsenal midfielder Cesc Fabregas has revealed his desire to join Real Madrid, but the Spanish sensation insists it will not be this summer.

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July 16, 2008

Sneijder Hesitant About Cristiano Ronaldo

(Soccer365.com) Real Madrid midfielder Wesley Sneijder is less keen than most at the Spanish club about the potential signing of Manchester United's Cristiano Ronaldo.

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Hleb to sign with Barcelona

(Soccer365.com) Belarus international midfielder Alexander Hleb is on the verge of signing for Spanish giants Barcelona after undergoing medical tests on Wednesday.

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July 07, 2008

Real Madrid: Let Ronaldo Go

(Soccer365.com) Real Madrid president Ramon Calderon believes Manchester United should release the firm grip they have on Cristiano Ronaldo.

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July 06, 2008

MIlan - Ronaldinho Rejected Man City

(Soccer365.com) AC Milan vice-president Adriano Galliani claims Brazilian ace Ronaldinho has rejected a move to Manchester City.

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June 25, 2008

Arshavin Eager For Barcelona Move

(Soccer365.com) Russian ace Andrei Arshavin has revealed he is determined to join Spanish giants Real Madrid.

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June 05, 2008

Villarreal Agree Altidore Fee

(Soccer365.com) Jozy Altidore is poised to join Villarreal from Major League Soccer side New York Red Bulls.

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May 08, 2008

Real Madrid Party With Barcelona Rout

(Soccer365.com) Newly-crowned champions Real Madrid enjoyed a title party to remember at the Bernabeu on Wednesday as they crushed arch-rivals Barcelona 4-1 in a hugely one-sided El Clasico.

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May 05, 2008

Real Madrid claims Liga title

(Soccer365.com) Real Madrid came from behind with two goals in the last three minutes at Osasuna to retain the Primera Liga title in dramatic fashion.

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May 01, 2008

Barcelona set for sweeping changes

(Soccer365.com) Barcelona could be set for a major summer overhaul in the wake of their second successive trophy-less season, according to the Spanish media.

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April 21, 2008

Eto'o threatens to walk out on Barca

(Soccer365.com) Samuel Eto'o has warned Barcelona he will seek pastures new if they fail to make an improved challenge for silverware next season.

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April 20, 2008

Ronaldinho Milan transfer talks stall

(Soccer365.com) Ronaldinho's proposed transfer to AC Milan appears to have stalled after the Serie A side failed to agree a fee with Barcelona.

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April 17, 2008

Maradona hails Atletico ace Aguero

(Soccer365.com) Legendary Argentina star Diego Maradona has compared Atletico Madrid winger Sergio Aguero to himself.

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April 14, 2008

AC Milan have Advantage in Ronaldinho chase

(Soccer365.com) AC Milan "have an advantage" over Inter in the race to sign Ronaldinho, according to the player's agent and brother, Roberto de Assis.

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April 05, 2008

Ronaldinho missing for six weeks

(Soccer365.com) Barcelona playmaker Ronaldinho has been ruled out for six weeks with a thigh injury, the club have confirmed.

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March 27, 2008

I Will Stay at Real Madrid - Schuster

(Soccer365.com) Real Madrid coach Bernd Schuster is confident he will be in charge of the Spanish champions next year even if they fail to defend their title.

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March 25, 2008

Man City chasing Barcelona's Dos Santos

(Soccer365.com) Manchester City have expressed an interest in Barcelona's 18-year-old forward Giovani dos Santos, according to the player's father Zizinho.

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March 18, 2008

Thierry Henry Rules Out Return to England

(Soccer365.com) Barcelona ace Thierry Henry says he has no intention of returning to England despite admitting his form has been affected by family problems.

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March 02, 2008

Ugly win ok with Real Madrid, Iker Casillas

(Soccer365.com) Real Madrid goalkeeper Iker Casillas admits gaining three points from the trip to Recreativo Huelva was the only thing that really mattered.

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February 17, 2008

Ronaldinho will snub Serie A move

(Soccer365.com) Ronaldinho has told the Italian media that even if Italy's top clubs are interested in him, he has no interest in joining them.

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February 14, 2008

Thierry Henry: Barcelona's Still In It

(Soccer365.com) Thierry Henry is confident FC Barcelona can still overhaul Real Madrid despite needing to make up eight points over the remainder of the season.

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February 12, 2008

Toure - Drogba Keen On Barcelona

(Soccer365.com) Barcelona midfielder Yaya Toure has claimed Ivory Coast team-mate Didier Drogba has told him he would like to move to the Nou Camp.

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February 05, 2008

Fabregas questions Barcelona use of Henry

(Soccer365.com) Cesc Fabregas is mystified why Thierry Henry is being used as a left-winger - and cannot understand why Barcelona have struggled to get goals.

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February 01, 2008

Barcelona Rule Out Ronaldinho sale

(Soccer365.com) Barcelona insist that Ronaldinho will not be leaving the club in the summer.

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January 30, 2008

Cruijff's Barcelona return ruled out

Barcelona president Joan Laporta has rubbished reports that the club are set to replace Frank Rijkaard with former coach Johan Cruijff.

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January 29, 2008

Maradona Jr Claims La Liga Link

(Soccer365.com) Diego Maradona Jr claims he has been contacted about the prospect of joining a club in La Liga.

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January 24, 2008

Cristiano Ronaldo To Get £40M Deal?

(Soccer365.com) Real Madrid are reportedly preparing a six-year contract for Ronaldo that is worth £40m after tax.

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January 23, 2008

Drogba Barcelona Bound?

(Soccer365.com) Barcelona look set to splash the cash on Chelsea striker Didier Drogba.

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January 22, 2008

Mama Ronaldo wants son at Real Madrid

(Soccer365.com) Cristiano Ronaldo's mother wants her to son to play for Real Madrid rather than any English team.

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January 09, 2008

Real Boss Schuster Blasts Barca

(Soccer365.com) Bernd Schuster believes that Barcelona have treated their star players badly for the last 30 years. The Real Madrid coach feels that the club's current treatment of Ronaldinho echoes the way in which he was forced out of Camp Nou during the 1980s.

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December 19, 2007

Real: Kaka Not Good Enough

(Soccer365.com) Real Madrid chairman Ramon Calderon has surprised the press with claims that Kaka would struggle to make the first team at the Bernabeu.

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December 18, 2007

Ronaldo admits Spanish dream

(Soccer365.com) Manchester United midfielder Cristiano Ronaldo has expressed his "dream" to one day play for a top Spanish team.

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November 30, 2007

Barca looking for bragging rights

(Soccer365.com) Barcelona's disappointing away form will come under the spotlight again this weekend when they make the short trip to city rivals Espanyol.

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October 30, 2007

Henry: I need to adapt

MADRID, Oct 30 (Reuters) - Striker Thierry Henry has admitted he is not performing as well for Barcelona as he did for Arsenal and needs more time to adapt to his Spanish club's style of football.

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October 26, 2007

Kaka Leaves Door Open For Real

MILAN, Oct 26 (Reuters) - AC Milan playmaker Kaka has refused to rule out a move to Real Madrid following fresh speculation on Friday.

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September 24, 2007

All Eyes on Barca Team Sheet

(Soccer365.com) Barcelona fans could get a clearer indication as to the future of Ronaldinho on Wednesday night when the Catalan giants face Real Zaragoza at the Nou Camp.

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September 17, 2007

Barca stalemate, Sevilla score four

(Soccer365.com) Barcelona recorded their second 0-0 draw of the Spanish Primera Liga season at Osasuna on Sunday, while Sevilla thrashed Recreativo Huelva 4-1.

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September 13, 2007

Real Admit To Ballack Interest

(Soccer365.com) Real Madrid coach Bernd Schuster has revealed he tried to sign Michael Ballack in the summer and admits a move for the Chelsea midfielder could still be possible.

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September 04, 2007

Schuster Impressed With Sneijder

(Soccer365.com) Real Madrid coach Bernd Schuster has praised the impact made by new arrival Wesley Sneijder and claimed he will be more valuable to the team than David Beckham.

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August 28, 2007

Sevilla Ace Puerta Dies

(Soccer365.com) UEFA have postponed Tuesday night's Champions League qualifier between AEK Athens and Sevilla after the death on Tuesday of the Spanish club's defender Antonio Puerta.

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August 26, 2007

Catalans Held by 10-Man Racing

(Soccer365.com) Thierry Henry's debut ended in disappointment as Barcelona were held to a goalless draw by 10-man Racing Santander on Sunday.

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August 03, 2007

Van Der Vaart On Real Radar

(Soccer365.com) Holland international Rafael van der Vaart's days in the German Bundesliga look to be numbered after he was named as an alternative to Kaka and Michael Ballack for the playmaker role at Real Madrid.

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July 31, 2007

Rossi Headed To La Liga

(Soccer365.com) Manchester United have sold young striker Giuseppe Rossi to Spanish side Villarreal.

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July 28, 2007

Robben Set To Join Galacticos?

(Soccer365.com) Chelsea winger Arjen Robben will complete a £20 million move to Real Madrid in the next week, according to reports in Spain.

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July 26, 2007

Robben Saga Takes New Twist

(Soccer365.com) Arjen Robben's proposed move to Real Madrid took a further twist when Chelsea revealed the Dutch winger was omitted from the squad which drew 1-1 with Feyenoord because of a knee injury.

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July 25, 2007

Barca Not In For Lampard

(Soccer365.com) Ronaldinho admits he would like to have Frank Lampard as a Barcelona team-mate, but boss Frank Rijkaard does not expect it to happen.

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July 24, 2007

Kaka Rules Out Madrid Move

(Soccer365.com) AC Milan playmaker Kaka has ended speculation over his future by declaring the "door is closed" on a move to Real Madrid, even though he has admitted to meeting with the Spanish champions.

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July 19, 2007

Dudek set for Madrid unveiling

(Soccer365.com) Jerzy Dudek is set to be unveiled as Real Madrid's latest signing on Friday, the Spanish giants have announced.

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July 18, 2007

Cannavaro turned down Chelsea - Agent

(Soccer365.com) Real Madrid defender Fabio Cannavaro has snubbed the chance to join Chelsea, according to his agent.

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July 16, 2007

Real Bid For Robben?

(Soccer365.com) Real Madrid have finally tabled a bid for Chelsea winger Arjen Robben, according his agent and father.

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July 13, 2007

Gabi Milito Excited By Messi Link Up

(Goal.com) - Gabriel Milito is excited about the prospect of playing alongside Lionel Messi every day after agreeing a deal to join FC Barcelona.

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July 10, 2007

Real Swoop For Saviola

(Soccer365.com) New Real Madrid coach Bernd Schuster has confirmed the signing of striker Javier Saviola after he was released by Barcelona.

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July 02, 2007

Robinho Relishing Schuster Arrival

(Goal.com) - Robinho has made an early bid to be in Bernd Schuster's good books by praising the German coach after netting a hat-trick in the Copa América for Brazil.

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June 29, 2007

Barcelona Present Eric Abidal

(Goal.com) - Éric Abidal could not hide his delight after signing for FC Barcelona and said that moving to Camp Nou was like a dream come true.

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June 28, 2007

Real Madrid Sack Capello

(Goal.com) - The worst-kept secret in Spanish football is out as Real Madrid have sacked coach Fabio Capello, a mere 11 days after the Italian guided them to their first league title since 2003.

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June 26, 2007

Saviola A Real Good Signing - Messi

(Goal.com) - Leo Messi has admitted that he would find it hard to watch Javier Saviola don the all white of Real Madrid next season if he chooses to move to the Bernabéu, but admits that it could be the right move.

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June 25, 2007

Messi Delighted With Henry Deal

(Goal.com) - Barcelona playmaker Lionel Messi says he is pleased to welcome Thierry Henry to the Nou Camp.

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June 22, 2007

Reports: Henry To Sign With Barcelona

Spanish news outlets are reporting Friday that longtime Arsenal star Thierry Henry has agreed to a four-year deal with Barcelona.

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June 21, 2007

Schuster Eyeing Schneider As Beckham Replacement

(Goal.com) - Reports in Germany claim that Bernd Schuster will make Schneider his first target if he takes over at Madrid. The German international will replace David Beckham.

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June 20, 2007

Andrade Prefers Barça Over Real Madrid

(Goal.com) - Jorge Andrade has announced that he would prefer to join FC Barcelona in the summer rather than move to the new champions Real Madrid.

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June 19, 2007

Rijkaard To Resign, Barcelona Chasing Wenger - Report

(Goal.com) - The Sun are sensationally claiming that Barcelona have been speaking with Arsene Wenger, not about Thierry Henry, but about signing the coach himself.

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June 18, 2007

Schuster Wants To Take Over At Madrid

(Goal.com) - Bernd Schuster has said that he expects to become the new coach of Real Madrid this summer, despite Fabio Capello guiding the club to the league title.

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June 13, 2007

Eto'o Getting “Tired” Of Exit Talk

(Goal.com) - Samuel Eto'o insists he is staying at Barcelona, and he is beginning to get tired with the constant speculation about his future.

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June 08, 2007

Capello "As Charged Up As The Team"

(Goal.com) - Fabio Capello insisted that Real Madrid were up an ready for Saturday evening's game with Real Zaragoza.

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June 07, 2007

Yaya Touré Tempted By FC Barcelona

(Goal.com) - Monaco's Yaya Touré is keen on a move to FC Barcelona, despite interested from several other clubs in Italy, France and England.

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June 06, 2007

Confirmed: Fenerbahce Sign Roberto Carlos

(Goal.com) - Fenerbahce have confirmed that they have signed Roberto Carlos from Real Madrid.

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June 05, 2007

I Will Listen To Offers - David Villa

(Goal.com) - The Valencia hit man has added fuel to the fire surrounding his future, suggesting that he might be willing to listen to offers after the end of the Spanish season.

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June 04, 2007

Beckham Can Win Us The League - Robinho

(Goal.com) - Robinho has showered praise on club teammate David Beckham following Brazil's friendly against England at Wembley. However, he also reiterated certain unwelcome sentiments from a few months ago.

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May 30, 2007

Belletti Hits Out At Rijkaard

(Goal.com) - Barcelona full-back Juliano Belletti has taken a swipe at coach Frank Rijkaard over a lack of playing time.

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May 29, 2007

Forlan, Henry, Makaay On Barca Shortlist

(Goal.com) - Reports coming out of Spain suggest that Barcelona have drawn up a shortlist of strikers they plan to target over the summer.

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May 25, 2007

Messi Furious With Reports Of Lack Of Team Spirit

(Goal.com) - Lionel Messi has responded vehemently to suggestions that the the Barcelona dressing room is fractured.

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Kaka Wants Real Madrid Move - Robinho

(Goal.com) - Real Madrid forward Robinho has revealed that Kaka told him he would love to move to Real Madrid, should Milan allow him to. He also spoke about his own future.

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May 18, 2007

I Must Improve For Barca - Ronaldinho

(Goal.com) - Ronaldinho has categorically ruled out moving to Milan, and insists that he can get better, and that he has a lot more to give to Barcelona.

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May 17, 2007

Pele Backs Barcelona For Title

(Goal.com) - The Brazilian legend has backed Barcelona to win the title, and Ronaldinho to come good.

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May 16, 2007

Beckham Back For Real

(Soccer365.com) - Real Madrid should be boosted by the return of David Beckham from suspension for this weekend's Primera Liga match with Recreativo Huelva.

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May 15, 2007

Calderon Confident Of Real Chance

(Soccer365.com) - Real Madrid president Ramon Calderon believes the Primera Liga trophy is bound for the Bernabeu if the team can maintain their current form.

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Guti: Barcelona Just Need One Good Win To End Crisis

(Goal.com) - Guti believes that FC Barcelona have not suddenly lost their ability to perform and thinks that victory against Atlético de Madrid this weekend will revive them.

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May 13, 2007

Barcelona settles for share of first

Barcelona, Spain (Sports Network) - Barcelona settled for one point and a share of the top spot in the Spanish La Liga after Real Betis scored in the 89th minute to force a 1-1 tie Sunday.

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May 12, 2007

Real Madrid takes over top spot with dramatic win

Madrid, Spain (Sports Network) - Real Madrid recorded a dramatic 4-3 win over Espanyol on Saturday at Estadio Santiago Bernabeu thanks to an 89th- minute goal from Gonzalo Higuain, allowing Madrid to move one point clear of Barcelona at the top of the La Liga table.

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May 11, 2007

Cannavaro Praise For Becks

(Soccer365.com) - Fabio Cannavaro has praised David Beckham for his role in putting Real Madrid back into serious title contention over the last few months.

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Barca Agony After Copa Exit

(Soccer365.com) - Barcelona are still struggling to come to terms with their cup semi-final humiliation after a 4-0 hiding at the hands of Getafe sent them crashing out of the competition.

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Rijkaard - One Of The Worst Nights Of My Life

(Goal.com) - Frank Rijkaard claimed that he endured one of the worst night's of his life after watching his FC Barcelona side crash out of the Copa del Rey to Getafe.

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Sevilla tries to stay in title chase against Recreativo

Seville, Spain (Sports Network) - Sevilla has enjoyed plenty of success this season, and has an outside chance at a treble. However, they are four points behind league-leaders Barcelona with five games to play, meaning three points against Recreativo on Saturday at Estadio Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan is a must.

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May 10, 2007

Riquelme Will Not Return To Villarreal

(Goal.com) - Villarreal have confirmed that there is no possibility of Juan Roman Riquelme returning to El Madrigal at end of his loan stint with Boca Juniors.

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May 09, 2007

Real Madrid Make Metzelder Signing Official

(Goal.com) - It was about as unexpected as a sunrise, but it could be just as welcome as the White House tries to look forward to the dawn of a new era. Cristoph Metzelder has been confirmed as the Merengues' first signing for the 2007-8 season…

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Barca Renew Interest In Henry

(Soccer365.com) - Barcelona are set to have another crack at signing Arsenal's Thierry Henry and are expected to make a £15million summer bid, according to reports.

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May 06, 2007

Van Nistelrooy double vaults Madrid into second place

Madrid, Spain (Sports Network) - Ruud van Nistelrooy scored two second-half goals to lead Real Madrid to a thrilling 3-2 win against Sevilla at Estadio Santiago Bernabeu on Sunday.

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May 05, 2007

Barcelona extends lead to four points

Sociedad, Spain (Sports Network) - Andres Iniesta and Samuel Eto'o scored in the second half to give Barcelona to a 2-0 win over Real Sociedad on Saturday and a four-point cushion atop the Spanish La Liga.

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May 01, 2007

Diarra: We Are Better Than Barça

(Goal.com) - Mahamadou Diarra believes that Real Madrid are in better shape than FC Barcelona to face the title run-in as the tension at the top of the table continues to build.

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April 30, 2007

Rijkaard Warning For Barca

(Soccer365.com) - Barcelona coach Frank Rijkaard has warned his players not to expect any easy matches from now until the end of the season as the Catalan giants chase a third successive Primera Liga title.

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Messi Turns Down Inter Move

(Goal.com) - Barcelona whiz Lionle Messi has thanked Inter patron Massimo Moratti for his interest and admiration, but refused to move to Serie A, at least for some time yet.

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April 26, 2007

Werder Admit Barcelona Want Klose

(Goal.com) - FC Barcelona have targetted Miroslav Klose as one their main summer signings and have already made tentative enquireies regarding the striker's availability.

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Real Chief Laments Beckham Exit

(Soccer365.com) - Real Madrid sporting director Predrag Mijatovic admits he made "a mistake" by failing to secure David Beckham's long-term future at the Bernabeu.

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April 25, 2007

I Will Only Leave Barcelona If Forced To - Eto'o

(Goal.com) - Samuel Eto'o has insisted that there is nothing to the rumours of a continuing rift between him and Ronaldinho, or to suggestions that he might be on the way out at the end of the season.

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Beckham: I Will Never Criticise Capello

(Goal.com) - David Beckham has spoken of the respect he has for Real Madrid coach Fabio Capello.

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April 24, 2007

Capello Handed Real Backing

(Soccer365.com) - Real Madrid president Ramon Calderon has reiterated his faith in coach Fabio Capello and denied claims he has held talks with possible successors to the Italian.

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Cruyff Wants Messi To Mature

(Goal.com) - Johan Cruyff believes that Lionel Messi has to become a team player if he is to be considered a true great and has passed on some of his expert knowledge.

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April 23, 2007

Beckham: I Love Real Madrid

(Goal.com) - David Beckham insists that the passion he feels for Real Madrid will make him give his very best until his final game with Los Merengues.

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April 21, 2007

Real Madrid tops Valencia

Madrid, Spain (Sports Network) - Garcia Sergio Ramos scored in the 73rd minute to give Read Madrid a 2-1 win over Valencia on Saturday in a battle of two of the top four teams in the Spanish La Liga.

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April 19, 2007

Cannavaro Changes Tune, Insists Referees Are Human

(Goal.com) - Fabio Cannavaro, among the leading Madrid players to let go at the referee on Saturday evening, has now completed his proverbial U-turn, insisting that it is important to support to officials.

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Rijkaard: We're Not Through Yet

(Soccer365.com) - Barcelona coach Frank Rijkaard has warned his side not to get too far ahead of themselves as they chase a spot in the Copa del Rey final.

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Gudjohnsen Speaks Highly Of Barca - Lampard

(Goal.com) - Frank Lampard has revealed that former Chelsea team-mate Eidur Gudjohnsen cannot stop waxing lyrical about life in Barcelona.

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April 18, 2007

Barca Deny Ronaldinho Talk

(Soccer365.com) - Spanish champions Barcelona have denied a report that Ronaldinho has glandular fever.

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April 17, 2007

Stop Blaming Referees, Hierro Tells Madrid

(Goal.com) - Former Real Madrid skipper Fernando Hierro has hit out at the club's decision to launch an attack on the referees, and believes that too much of the attention is focused on the officials in Spain.

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April 16, 2007

We Should Have Wrapped It Up Already - Deco

(Goal.com) - Deco believes that FC Barcelona may have wrapped up their third consecutive title already, had it not been for the constant off-field distractions surrounding the club this term.

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April 15, 2007

Zaragoza's title hopes dashed by Gimnastic

Tarragona , Spain (Sports Network) - Real Zaragoza has been the surprise team of the season in La Liga to this point, but the club's title hopes took a fatal blow on Sunday at Nou Estadi as last-placed Gimnastic grabbed three huge points in a 1-0 upset of Zaragoza.

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April 14, 2007

Spot on: Two second-half PK's give Racing win over Real

Santander, Spain (Sports Network) - Real Madrid had a chance to claim the top spot in La Liga on Saturday, but a 2-1 loss to Racing at Estadio El Sardinero has put a dent in Madrid's title hopes.

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April 13, 2007

Beckham Not Back For Real

(Soccer365.com) - David Beckham has not been included in Real Madrid's squad for Saturday's Primera Liga match against Racing Santander.

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April 12, 2007

Belletti Attacks Eusebio, Reveals Ronaldinho Angst

(Goal.com) - Juliano Belletti has reacted angrily to Eusebio Sacristan's call for a tougher stance to be taken with Barça's players and revealed that Ronaldinho is looking unhappy.

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April 10, 2007

Celta Vigo Search For New Coach

(Soccer365.com) - Celta Vigo are looking for a true motivator to turn around the fortunes of the struggling team following the sacking of coach Fernando Vazquez.

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Barcelona Must Be Nervous - Guti

(Goal.com) - Real Madrid midfielder Guti believes that the events over the weekend must have left Barcelona looking nervously over their shoulders.

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April 09, 2007

Capello Playing It Cool

(Soccer365.com) - Real Madrid coach Fabio Capello is refusing to get carried away despite seeing his side move to within two points of the Primera Liga leadership on Sunday.

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April 07, 2007

Milito sinks Barca with second-half strike

Aragon, Spain (Sports Network) - Barcelona's pursuit of a third consecutive La Liga title took a hit on Saturday as the Catalan side fell 1-0 to Real Zaragoza at Estadio La Romareda.

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April 05, 2007

Ronaldinho: "I Want To Stay For Many Years"

(Goal.com) - Ronaldinho has again pledged to stay at FC Barcelona as he finally puts an end to the continuous rumours surrounding his future.

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Deco: Real Madrid Still In The Reckoning

(Goal.com) - The Barcelona midfielder admitted that Real Madrid could not be counted out of the title race just yet.

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April 04, 2007

Eto'o: Would Rather Play For Mallorca Than An Italian Team

(Goal.com) - Barcelona striker Samuel Eto'o said tongue-in-cheek that he would rather return to Real Mallorca than sign for an Italian club. He also added his voice to those suggesting Ronaldinho will be staying put.

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April 03, 2007

Ronaldinho Stays - Laporta

(Soccer365.com) - Barcelona president Joan Laporta has assured fans that Ronaldinho will be staying at the club.

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March 31, 2007

Valencia back on title track

Valencia, Spain (Sports Network) - Valencia moved back into third place in the Spanish La Liga with a 3-2 win against Espanyol at home on Saturday.

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March 30, 2007

Barca aim to stay on top of La Liga

Barcelona, Spain (Sports Network) - Barcelona heads into Saturday's contest against Deportivo level on points with title rivals Sevilla, and will try to put the pressure on the Seville club with three points.

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March 27, 2007

Riquelme Makes Villarreal Pledge

(Soccer365.com) - Despite a fallout with the board that facilitated his loan out to Boca Juniors, ace playmaker Juan Román Riquelme says he will only return to Europe for Villarreal.

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Barça Could Land Robben On The Cheap

(Goal.com) - FC Barcelona could land Arjen Robben for as little as €6m if the player chooses to invoke a rarely used FIFA law that allows him to buy out his current contract.

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Guti Invites Ronaldo And Kaka

(Goal.com) - Real Madrid midfielder spoke to Marca about the team's title prospects, Capello, and the future.

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March 26, 2007

Cannavaro Reveals Napoli Contact

(Goal.com) - Fabio Cannavaro has revealed that he has informed Napoli of his desire to return to the club and could be set to leave Real Madrid this summer.

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March 20, 2007

Barça Set To Extend Ronaldinho Contract

(Goal.com) - FC Barcelona have stated that they are preparing to offer Ronaldinho a new long-term contract to ward off would-be suitors as speculation over the Brazilian's future continues to mount.

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Madrid Failed In Late Cavani Bid

(Goal.com) - Real Madrid made a last ditch bid to sign Edison Cavani from Danubio before the highly-rated striker accepted an offer from Palermo in the winter transfer window, his agent has revealed.

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March 19, 2007

Rijkaard Staying Loyal To Barça

(Goal.com) - Frank Rijkaard has reiterated his desire to remain loyal to FC Barcelona, despite strong rumours linking him to a move to take over at AC Milan in the summer.

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March 18, 2007

Sevilla keeps pace

Seville, Spain (Sports Network) - The Spanish La liga's Sevilla was able to keep pace with leaders Barcelona with a 2-0 win over Celta Vigo on Sunday.

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March 15, 2007

Ronaldinho Going Nowhere

(Goal.com) - FC Barcelona have dismissed reports linking Ronaldinho with a summer move to AC Milan and reiterated that none of the major stars will be leaving Camp Nou.

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March 11, 2007

Sevilla miss chance to take top spot

Tarragona, Spain (Sports Network) - Sevilla stayed in second place in La Liga - tied with Barcelona in points but the defending champions have a greater goal differential - after a devastating 1-0 loss to bottom feeder Gimnastic Sunday.

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March 10, 2007

Messi leads 10-man Barca to draw in El Clasico

Barcelona, Spain (Sports Network) - Lionel Messi was the hero on Saturday when he scored a hat-trick, including the injury time equalizer against Real Madrid at Camp Nou, leading to a 3-3 draw for 10-man Barcelona in a match that lived up to its name - El Clasico.

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March 05, 2007

Barça Dismiss Dida Link

(Goal.com) - FC Barcelona have dismissed speculation that they are interested in signing Dida from AC Milan to replace Víctor Valdés as the club's number one.

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March 04, 2007

Real earns draw, stays in fourth

Madrid, Spain (Sports Network) - Real Madrid earned a 1-1 draw with Getafe in the Spanish la Liga on Sunday to stay in fourth place in the league table.

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March 03, 2007

Sevilla jumps past Barca for top spot

Sevilla, Spain (Sports Network) - Daniel Alves scored the game-winning goal in the 61st minute to lift Sevilla over Barcelona, 2-1, in the key La Liga matchup on Saturday.

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February 28, 2007

Madrid Begin Rebuilding Plans

(Goal.com) - Real Madrid have begun to plan their summer rebuilding programme as Ramón Calderón wants to finally remove all vestiges of Florentino Pérez's reign.

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February 27, 2007

Messi Would Welcome Ronaldo

(Goal.com) - Lionel Messi has admitted that he would relish the chance to play alongside Cristiano Ronaldo if FC Barcelona are successful in their quest to sign him.

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February 26, 2007

Milito: "We Are Not Favourites"

(Goal.com) - Gabriel Milito does not believe that Real Zaragoza are favourites to progress to the semi finals, despite having a quarter final lead over FC Barcelona.

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Valencia Dismiss Villa Interest

(Goal.com) - Valencia have dismissed reports linking David Villa with a move to Chelsea in the summer and stated the only way any club could talk to the player is if they meet his buy-out clause.

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February 19, 2007

Madrid Deny Capello Resignation Reports

(Goal.com) - In a shock declaration Radio Cope claimed that Fabio Capello has submitted his resignation on the eve of the Bayern Munich clash, and that the decision would be announced at 1900, confirming he would step down after the Bayern game.

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February 18, 2007

Barca falls to Valencia, now tied with Sevilla at top

Valencia, Spain (Sports Network) - Valencia vaulted into the top three with a 2-1 home win against leaders Barcelona on Sunday in Spanish La Liga action.

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February 16, 2007

Rijkaard A Great Coach - Gio

(Goal.com) - In the face of much speculation about Rijkaard's future, Giovanni van Bronckhorst has come out with unequivocal praise for his compatriot.

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February 15, 2007

Madrid Turned Down Ronaldo

(Goal.com) - Luis Martins, Sporting Lisbon's former youth team coach, has revealed that Real Madrid turned down a chance to sign Cristiano Ronaldo in 2003.

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February 13, 2007

Messi And Saviola Back Eto'o

(Goal.com) - Argentine forwards Lionel Messi and Javier Saviola have both backed Messi following his refusal to play against Racing Santander. However, Goal.com must point out that these comments were made before Eto'o lashed out at Ronaldinho and Rijkaard this afternoon.

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February 12, 2007

Ronaldinho In Swipe At Eto’o

(Goal.com) - Barcelona’s Ronaldinho has criticised team-mate Samuel Eto’o after his refusal to come on as a substitute during the 2-0 win over Racing Santander on Sunday.

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February 09, 2007

Capello Admits Beckham Error

(Goal.com) - Fabio Capello admitted that his doubts about Beckham's commitment and intensity had evaporated in the face of the Englishman's efforts, and declared that the only intelligent thing to do was to correct past mistakes.

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February 08, 2007

Desperate Beckham Makes Capello Plea

(Goal.com) - Real Madrid midfielder David Beckham says he is desperate to play for the Merengues once again.

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Valencia After Chivu To Replace Ayala

(Goal.com) - Los Che are said to be concentrating their efforts on Roma defender Christian Chivu, as they look to replace the departing Roberto Ayala ahead of next season.

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February 07, 2007

Villarreal Announce Ayala Capture

(Goal.com) - Roberto Fabián Ayala will sign for Villarreal on a free transfer in the summer after he failed to agree a new deal with Valencia, the Yellow Submarine have announced.

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February 06, 2007

Del Horno Returns To Full Training, Finally

(Goal.com) - Valencia full-back Asier del Horno has returned to full training for the first time since his move from Chelsea six months ago.

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February 05, 2007

Zambrotta Thinks Mentality Is The Key

(Goal.com) - Gianluca Zambrotta believes that FC Barcelona must rediscover their winning drive, but does not think that team is suffering because they are unfit.

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February 01, 2007

Eto'o Returns To Training

(Goal.com) - Samuel Eto'o returned to full training with FC Barcelona after four months and two days out with a knee injury.

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January 31, 2007

Real Madrid Deny Mourinho Interest

(Goal.com) - Real Madrid sporting director has denied speculation that Los Merengues are looking at Jose Mourinho to replace Fabio Capello.

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January 25, 2007

Messi Set For February Return

(Goal.com) - Lionel Messi is set to return to full training for FC Barcelona next week after recovering from a broken toe and will make be ready to play against Racing Santander.

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January 19, 2007

Barcelona Dominate UEFA 2006 ‘Dream Team’

(Goal.com) - European Champions FC Barcelona have dominated the first eleven that UEFA have chosen as the best hybrid team of 2006.

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Beckham Hits Back At Calderon

(Goal.com) - David Beckham has reportedly blasted back at Ramon Calderon for the comments made by the Real Madrid president this week.

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January 17, 2007

Barça Consider Keeping Saviola

(Soccer365.com) - Despite having Argentina ace Javier Saviola on the market for nearly two years, Barcelona vice president Txiki Begiristain admits the club are considering ways to re-sign the striker.

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Capello Does Ronaldo And Becks U-Turn

(Goal.com) - Fabio Capello has opened the door for David Beckham to play against for Real Madrid and hinted that he wants Ronaldo to stay at the club.

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January 16, 2007

Rijkaard: Capello’s Gone Too Far

(Soccer365.com) - Barcelona coach Frank Rijkaard believes Real Madrid counterpart Fabio Capello has erred by relegating MLS summer signing David Beckham to the Galacticos garage.

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January 12, 2007

Saviola Could Stay On, Suggests Rijkaard

(Goal.com) - Barcelona coach Frank Rijkaard has hinted that Javier Saviola could yet be handed a fresh deal to stay on beyond the end of the season.

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January 10, 2007

Mijatovic Ends Becks Saga: No Real Deal

(Goal.com) - David Beckham could be leaving Real Madrid as early as this month after sporting director Pedja Mijatovic revealed that the club will not be renewing his contract - which is set to expire at the end of the season.

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January 09, 2007

Eto'o Set To Return To Training

(Goal.com) - Samuel Eto'o is set to make an early return to training next Monday after meeting with medical advisers at Barcelona, according one of the club's doctors.

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Rijkaard Leaves Out Ronaldinho And Deco, Again

(Goal.com) - Barcelona coach Frank Rijkaard has left Ronaldinho and Deco out of the squad that will travel to Alaves this evening.

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January 04, 2007

Barça Land Albiceleste Keeper

(Goal.com) - According to reports published in Barcelona-based sports daily ‘El Mundo Deportivo’ (The Sporting World), FC Barcelona have successfully sealed a deal with Independiente de Avellaneda that would bring Óscar Ustari to Camp Nou this summer.

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January 03, 2007

Yellow Subs Try To Enlist Saviola

(Soccer365.com) - Villarreal manager Manuel Pellegrini has revealed that the club are working on the loan capture of seldom used Barcelona forward Javier Saviola.

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January 02, 2007

Real On Top Defender Safari

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Kerzhakov Hopes To Impress Fans

(Soccer365.com) - New Sevilla striker Aleksandr Kerzhakov says he is eager to win over the club’s supporters after clinching a €5 million transfer from Russian side Zenit St. Petersburg.

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December 27, 2006

Betis Shop Internacional Again

(Soccer365.com) - Real Betis liason Luis Viana has revealed that the club are close to swooping for a third member of FIFA World Club Cup champs Internacional in the person of right back Ceará.

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Aguero: My Best Is Yet To Come

(Goal.com) - In form forward Sergio Aguero has insisted that Atletico Madrid will see his best before the end of the season.

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December 22, 2006

Gago Unveiled At The Bernabéu!

(Goal.com) - Fernando Gago has been officially presented as a new Real Madrid player at the Santiago Bernabéu stadium’s ‘Palco de Honor’ (VIP Box) and on the Bernabéu turf and dressed in Real Madrid kit. The player was presented by President Ramón Calderón and Honorary President Alfredo Di Stefano.

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December 20, 2006

Cannavaro Suggests Barzagli Move

(Soccer365.com) - Real Madrid defender Fabio Cannavaro has advised the board to fill their winter backline needs by swooping for Palermo ace Andrea Barzagli.

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December 19, 2006

Valdés: We’ll Shrug Off FIFA Loss

(Soccer365.com) - Barcelona netminder Victor Valdés has tipped the Spanish champs to put their FIFA World Club Cup final defeat to Brazilian side Internacional behind them as soon as Thursday’s league showdown with Atlético Madrid.

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Capello Supports Cannavaro Honour

(Goal.com) - Fabio Capello believes that Fabio Cannavaro deserved to win the FIFA World Player of the Year award for his performances in the World Cup Finals during the summer.

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Cannavaro Named FIFA World Player of the Year

(Goal.com) - Fabio Cannavaro capped off a story-book year Monday night at the Zurich Opera House.

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December 18, 2006

Cannavaro: "I Hope This Shuts My Critics Up"

(Goal.com) - Italy and Real Madrid centre-back Fabio Cannavaro, this year’s FIFA World Player, mixed his happiness at winning the award with a spiked message that all those who rubbished his candidature for the Ballon D’Or should now clam up.

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December 15, 2006

Real Closing On Higuain Capture

(Soccer365.com) - According to River Plate executive Hector Grinberg, Real Madrid are on the verge of completing a €12.5 million move for Millionairos starlet Gonzalo Higuain.

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December 13, 2006

Pepe Reina Set To Join Valencia

(Goal.com) - Jose Reina is poised to return to Spain for the next club season.

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December 12, 2006

Calderón “There’s No Crisis Here”

(Goal.com) - Real Madrid President Ramón Calderón has spoken out in the wake of two sensitive resignations high up in the Merengue management, denying that the exits will alter his status at the White House and will certainly not affect the team.

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December 11, 2006

David Villa In Diving Row

(Goal.com) - Deportivo centre-half Juanma has accused David Villa of diving to win a penalty and having him sent off in yesterday's clash.

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December 08, 2006

Enough Fat Talk, Says Ronaldo

(Soccer365.com) - Real Madrid strike star Ronaldo says he is done listening to questions and jibes about his weight, which he feels only begin when he fails to find the net.

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December 07, 2006

Calderón Confident Beckham Will Stay

(Goal.com) - Ramón Calderón believes that David Beckham will sign a new contract to keep him at the Santiago Bernabéu for the rest of his career.

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Sevilla Set To Re-Up With Alves

(Soccer365.com) - Sevilla executive Monchi has declared that right back sensation Daniel Alves is on the verge of extending his stay with the UEFA Cup champs.

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December 06, 2006

Carvalho Ignores Barça Glance

(Soccer365.com) - CSKA Moscow playmaker extraordinaire Daniel Carvalho wasn’t exactly excited when told the news that Barcelona were busy standing in his shop window.

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December 04, 2006

D’Alessandro: I Fit With Aimar

(Soccer365.com) - Real Zaragoza midfielder D’Alessandro has moved to strike notions that he cannot co-exist with playmaker Pablo Aimar.

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November 29, 2006

Barca Want Only Dutch Coaches

(Goal.com) - Koeman and Van Basten are the alternatives should Rijkaard leave for Milan.

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November 14, 2006

Marcelo Signs For Real Madrid, Carlos Extends

(Goal.com) - Real Madrid have clinched the signing of Marcelo from Fluminese for a deal reported to be around €7 million. Roberto Carlos also signed a one-year extension.

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November 10, 2006

Ronaldo Faces Another Month Out

(Goal.com) - Ronaldo has been ruled out for at least a month after tests showed that he has strained ligaments in his knee during the midweek encounter with Écija.

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November 08, 2006

Lippi Targets Return To Coaching

(Goal.com) - Italy's World Cup-winning manager Marcello Lippi has confirmed that he will resume coaching next season after completing his year's sabbatical.

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Barcelona's Puyol Issues Thank-You Letter

Barcelona captain Carles Puyol thanked people for their supporter after learning of his father's death last week.

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November 06, 2006

Ronaldinho Repeats As FIFPro Winner

(Goal.com) - For the second straight year, Ronaldinho has been selected by his peers as the best player in the world.

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Ronaldo: Comments Misconstrued

(Goal.com) - Real Madrid striker Ronaldo has insisted last week’s comments about Fabio Capello were misunderstood.

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November 03, 2006

Ronaldo: I’m At A Capello Loss

(Soccer365.com) - Real Madrid strike ace Ronaldo has admitted he doesn’t know quite how to win the starting favor from coach Fabio Capello.

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October 25, 2006

Real Willing To Part With Becks?

(Goal.com) - Real Madrid are willing to sell David Beckham for £5 million in January, according to today’s press reports.

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October 23, 2006

Emerson Cools Madrid Euphoria

(Goal.com) - Emerson was keen to calm the euphoria surrounding Real Madrid's victory over Barcelona at the weekend as he explained that there is still a lot of hard work still ahead.

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October 19, 2006

Cannavaro Amped For Superclásico

(Soccer365.com) - Real Madrid defender Fabio Cannavaro says he is at a fever pitch with his first league Barcelona clash on the docket for Sunday.

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'El Clasico' Update: Beckham, Guti Doubtful, Reyes Almost Ready

(Goal.com) - Real Madrid midfielder Guti is doubtful for Sunday's clash against Barcelona at the Bernabeu, while David Beckham is almost certainly out. There is good news, though, as Reyes looks set to return to the squad.

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October 10, 2006

Ayala Passionate About Playing

(Goal.com) - Roberto Fabián Ayala believes that the Argentina players have a greater passion when playing for their country than the Spanish.

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Van Nistelrooy: No Grudge Against Fergie

(Goal.com) - Ruud van Nistelrooy insists he holds nothing against Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson despite leaving Old Trafford under a cloud after falling out with the feisty Scot.

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October 05, 2006

Ronaldinho: "I’m Not A Machine"

(Goal.com) - Ronaldinho has opened up on his critics in an interview published today in the Catalan newspaper 'El Periódico De Catalunya'. The number 10 affirmed that he’s human, that when Barcelona really needs him he won’t let the club or the fans down and that with every passing day he feels more at home at Barça and in Barcelona.

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October 04, 2006

Beckham Retirement Claims Denied

Real Madrid star David Beckham has denied claims from the club’s president that he plans to retire in two years time.

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September 28, 2006

Bum Knee Puts Eto’o On Shelf

(Soccer365.com) - Barcelona goal monster Samuel Eto’o could miss the rest of the calendar year after injuring his knee in their Champions League draw at Werder Bremen.

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September 25, 2006

Tavano Getting Antsy At Mestalla

(Soccer365.com) - Valencia forward Francesco Tavano has threatened to search for the exit door if he isn’t given a chance to show his wares in league play.

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September 19, 2006

Torres Happy To Reject Real

(Soccer365.com) - Atlético Madrid striker Fernando Torres claims he was never going to leave the club this summer, despite all the speculation.

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No Saviola Pressure, Says Exec

(Soccer365.com) - Barcelona vice president Txiki Begiristain has knocked back conjecture that coach Frank Rijkaard has been told to bench Javier Saviola.

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Robinho Wants Madrid Start

(Goal.com) - Robinho believes that he has what it takes to earn a regular place in the Real Madrid team and is prepared to play anywhere to make it happen.

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September 18, 2006

Ambitious Deco Targets Rare Air

(Soccer365.com) - Barcelona midfield engine Deco says he is intent on joining the select crowd of players to win three European Cup titles.

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September 13, 2006

Celta's Injury Worries Mount

(Goal.com) - George Lucas has been ruled out for four months after shattering his ankle as Celta Vigo's injury worries continue to mount.

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September 07, 2006

Guti Prepared To Fight For A Place

(Goal.com) - Real Madrid midfielder Guti has accepted that he must start as a substitute following his return from a pre-season injury, but vowed to fight for a starting berth.

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September 06, 2006

Ayala: I Am Ready For Return

(Soccer365.com) - Valencia defender Roberto Ayala says he is prepared to begin his seventh season with the Mestalla club, effectively ending his holdout.

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Zambrotta Shrugs Off Insults

(Soccer365.com) - New Barcelona defender Gianluca Zambrotta has waved away taunts from Turin that he is a traitor for leaving relegated Juventus.

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August 29, 2006

Tacchanardi Blasts Former Boss

(Soccer365.com) - Villarreal midfielder Allesio Tacchanrdi has warned former Juventus boss Fabio Capello that his defensive ways will not work with Real Madrid.

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Ronaldo: I’m Not Leaving Real

(Soccer365.com) - Real Madrid striker Ronaldo as insisted that he will not be leaving the club before the transfer window closes on Thursday.

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August 23, 2006

We’re Back With Football’s Elite, Says Valencia Coach

(Goal.com) - Valencia coach Quique Sanchez Flores was delighted after his side beat SV Salzburg 3-0 in the Champions League third qualifying round to seal their passage into the group stages.

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August 17, 2006

Riquelme To Sign Improved Deal

(Soccer365.com) - After a summer of transfer rumours, Villarreal playmaker Juan Román Riquelme has divulged that he is on the verge of reworking his contract.

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August 10, 2006

Ayala Plays Villarreal Hardball

(Soccer365.com) - Wantway Valencia defender Roberto Ayala is threatening to sit out the entire season if the club do not approve a transfer to local rivals Villarreal.

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August 09, 2006

Real Fuming Over Jurado Transfer

(Soccer365.com) - Real Madrid general manager Predrag Mijatovic is in hot water over a deal that sent youth prodigy Jurado to local rivals Atlético Madrid, which the Merengues now hope to cancel.

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July 31, 2006

Roberto Carlos: I’m Staying

(Soccer365.com) - Real Madrid star Roberto Carlos has rejected a lucrative offer from Turkish giants Fenerbahçe after a conversation with new boss Fabio Capello.

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July 27, 2006

Real on Verge of Ruud Deal

(Goal.com) - Real Madrid and Manchester United have agreed on a 15 million Euro deal according to Spanish daily AS.

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Mista Delighted By Atlético Move

(Soccer365.com) - Fresh Atlético Madrid catch Mista says he is overjoyed at the prospect of suiting up at the Vicente Calderon this season.

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July 25, 2006

Real Madrid Set for United Friendly

(Goal.com) - Real Madrid, 29-time Spanish Liga Champions, are all set to face four-time MLS Champions D.C. United and Freddy Adu.

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July 24, 2006

Rijkaard Content With Roster

(Soccer365.com) - Following the capture of Juventus defenders Lilian Thuram and Gianluca Zambrotta, Barcelona coach Frank Rijkaard declared that he would be happy to go into the season with his current group.

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July 20, 2006

Benfica: Quim “Manel Will Be Missed”

(Goal.com) - Veteran keeper Quim was the first Benfica player to mention the imminent departure of midfielder Manuel Fernandes (pic) for Portsmouth. Speaking to Portuguese radio station Renascença, Quim was bittersweet about his ex-team mate’s move to the Premiership.

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Joyous Capello Lures Juve Duo

(Soccer365.com) - New Real Madrid boss Fabio Capello was over the moon after completing the capture of Fabio Cannavaro and Emerson, two of his key Juventus cogs from the last few seasons.

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July 19, 2006

Real Madrid Sign Cannavaro And Emerson

(Goal.com) - Real Madrid have announced that they have signed Fabio Cannavaro and Emerson from Juventus as Fabio Capello's rebuilding programme begins.

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July 17, 2006

Torres Staying With Atletico - Agent

(Goal.com) - Atletico Madrid's highly coveted striker, Fernando Torres, does not want to leave the club, according to his agent.

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July 14, 2006

Valencia Still To Chase C Ronaldo

(Soccer365.com) - Valencia coach Quique Sanchez Flores has refused to scrap plans to sign Cristiano Ronaldo despite Manchester United's continued determination to fend off his suitors.

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July 12, 2006

I Want Cannavaro, Says Capello

(Soccer365.com) - Real Madrid boss Fabio Capello has furthered the club’s campaign to attract Fabio Cannavaro from troubled Juventus by saluting the world champion to the press.

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May 31, 2006

Atletico Net Argentine Sensation Aguero

(Goal.com) - Atletico Madrid have completed the club record €23 million (£15 million) signing of young Independiente playmaker Sergio Aguero.

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Real Waiting To Raid Juventus

(Soccer365.com) - According to Real Madrid’s FIFA emissary, the club are posied to go Galactico shopping if Serie A power Juventus are relegated due to their role in the recent wiretap scandal.

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May 09, 2006

Barça Kit Remains Sponsor-less

(Soccer365.com) - FC Barcelona choses to remain original, by refusing sponsorship deals for their jerseys.

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May 04, 2006

Di Stefano Appalled At Real Course

(Soccer365.com) - Merengue legend Di Stefano critical of 'Galacticos' policy.

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It's Barca's Title Again!

(Goal.com) - Barcelona were confirmed as champions of Spain's Primera Liga for the second successive year when Valencia were beaten 2-1 at Real Mallorca.

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May 02, 2006

Eto’o Unconcerned w/ Golden Boot

(Soccer365.com) - Barcelona strike ace Samuel Eto’o says he is not motivated by becoming top league scorer as much as he his by winning medals.

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May 01, 2006

Riquelme Wants Villareal Stay

(Soccer365.com) - Despite reported interest from Inter Milan and Manchester United, Villareal playmaker extraordinaire Juan Román Riquelme prefers to remain with the Yellow Submarines.

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April 24, 2006

Villa Trick Lifts Streaking Chés

Villa's Hat-trick
(Soccer365.com) - Valencia and Real Madrid get key wins as Barcelona has to wait.

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April 19, 2006

Gerrard and Adriano Confirmed As Real Targets

(Goal.com) - Real Madrid director of football Benito Floro has confirmed that Liverpool's captain Steven Gerrard is one of their transfer targets, as is unsettled Inter striker Adriano.

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April 13, 2006

Messi's return to pitch delayed

Messi attacks for Barcelona
Barcelona, Spain (Sports Network) - Barcelona striker Lionel Messi will have his return to the pitch put on hold after suffering a setback with an ongoing thigh injury in practice this week.

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April 10, 2006

Rijkaard To Barça: Finish The Job

(Soccer365.com) - In the aftermath of a sloppy 2-2 draw at Racing Santander, Barcelona manager Frank Rijkaard demanded the squad take the title bull by the horns.

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March 28, 2006

Beckham In Doubt For Barça Visit

(Soccer365.com) - Real Madrid midfielder David Beckham is struggling with an ankle bruise and could be forced to sit out their weekend clash with Barcelona at Nou Camp.

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March 27, 2006

Merengues Retract Coach Claim

(Soccer365.com) - Real Madrid have corrected a statement made by president Fernando Martin last week, insisting that they have not decided on a manager for next season.

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March 20, 2006

Barcelona Suffer Marquez Blow

(Soccer365.com) - Mexico star Rafa Marquez will be missing from Barcelona's selection for at least a month after tearing a thigh muscle during their victory over Real Sociedad this weekend.

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