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Ronaldo Shines In Real Madrid Romp

Ronaldo Shines In Real Madrid Romp

A CRISTIANO Ronaldo-inspired Real Madrid answered their critics following the midweek Champions League defeat at Lyon and eased some of the pressure on coach Manuel Pellegrini with a thumping 6-2 victory over Villarreal tonight. 22 Feb 2010
Valdano Wants End to Pellegrini Debate

Valdano Wants End to Pellegrini Debate

REAL Madrid's 6-2 demolition of Villarreal earned the thumbs-up from director general Jorge Valdano, who hopes the victory will lift some of the pressure on coach Manuel Pellegrini and his team. 22 Feb 2010
Barca Go Down To Defeat

Barca Go Down To Defeat

BARCELONA failed to re-establish their five-point lead at the top of the Primera Division tonight after slumping to a 2-1 defeat at Atletico Madrid. 15 Feb 2010
Ronaldo At The Double For Madrid

Ronaldo At The Double For Madrid

CRISTIANO Ronaldo struck twice on his return from suspension as Real Madrid flourished late in the game to thrash bottom club Xerez 3-0 and put pressure on leaders Barcelona. 14 Feb 2010
Holden Hails Ambassador Beckham

Holden Hails Ambassador Beckham

DAVID Beckham deserves to be applauded for the way he has raised football's profile across the United States. 14 Feb 2010
Real Madrid See Off Espanyol

Real Madrid See Off Espanyol

REAL Madrid continued their 100 per cent home record in La Liga and kept the gap on leaders Barcelona at five points after recording a comfortable 3-0 victory over Espanyol. 7 Feb 2010
Guardiola: No Ref Rage From Me

Guardiola: No Ref Rage From Me

BARCELONA coach Pep Guardiola refused to criticise referee Fernando Teixeira Vitienes after his side were reduced to nine men in the 2-1 win at home to Getafe. 7 Feb 2010
Pellegrini Delighted With Win

Pellegrini Delighted With Win

REAL Madrid coach Manuel Pellegrini was delighted to see his side end their 18-year hoodoo at the Riazor but played down suggestions the 3-1 victory might have been their best performance of the season. 31 Jan 2010
Madrid Keep Pressure On Barca

Madrid Keep Pressure On Barca

REAL Madrid recorded their first victory at Deportivo La Coruna in almost two decades to keep the pressure on Primera Division pace-setters Barcelona. 31 Jan 2010
Pedro Goal Seals Barcelona Win

Pedro Goal Seals Barcelona Win

PEDRO'S goal proved enough to secure a 1-0 win for Barcelona against Sporting Gijon at El Molinon which maintained their five-point lead over bitter rivals Real Madrid at the top of the Primera Division. 31 Jan 2010
June Date Named for Barca Elections

June Date Named for Barca Elections

EUROPEAN champions Barcelona are set to hold their presidential elections on Sunday, June 13. 30 Jan 2010
Frustrated Pellegrini Retains Title Hope

Frustrated Pellegrini Retains Title Hope

REAL Madrid coach Manuel Pellegrini was left struggling to explain how his side came away from San Mames empty-handed last night after seeing them dominate against Athletic Bilbao but still end up losing 1-0. 17 Jan 2010
Guardiola Salutes Record-Breaking Messi

Guardiola Salutes Record-Breaking Messi

BARCELONA coach Pep Guardiola heaped glowing praise on Lionel Messi after the Argentina superstar became the youngest player to reach a century of goals for the Catalan club. 17 Jan 2010
Guardiola Given Contract Deadline

Guardiola Given Contract Deadline

BARCELONA coach Pep Guardiola must decide on his future by Easter, according to club president Joan Laporta. 17 Jan 2010
Beckham: I Wish I'd Never Left

Beckham: I Wish I'd Never Left

DAVID Beckham admits he wishes he had never left Manchester United as he prepares to head back to Old Trafford with new club AC Milan in the Champions League's last 16 in March. 4 Jan 2010
Draw Will Make Us Stronger: Guardiola

Draw Will Make Us Stronger: Guardiola

BARCELONA coach Pep Guardiola was unconcerned by his side's failure to beat Villarreal at the Nou Camp this evening and claimed the draw will make his team stronger in the long run. 3 Jan 2010