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Decision Time for Stuttering Madrid

Decision Time for Stuttering Madrid

The powers at Real Madrid appear to be in the all-too familiar position of pondering whether to stick or twist after the club's latest Champions League failure proved the expensively-assembled hand they are holding is perhaps not as strong as they had hoped. 12 Mar 2010
Barcelona Consider Shirt Sponsor

Barcelona Consider Shirt Sponsor

Barcelona presidential front-runner Sandro Rosell has admitted he would consider controversially selling shirt sponsorship for the first time in the club's 111-year history. 11 Mar 2010
Late Show Delights Pellegrini

Late Show Delights Pellegrini

REAL Madrid coach Manuel Pellegrini hailed his side's last-gasp victory over Sevilla as "psychologically important". 7 Mar 2010
Barcelona Hit Back To Draw

Barcelona Hit Back To Draw

BARCELONA twice came from behind to win a point in a 2-2 draw at Almeria in a match blighted by some bizarre refereeing decisions from Carlos Clos Gomez. 7 Mar 2010
Messi Strikes Late Barca Winner

Messi Strikes Late Barca Winner

LIONEL Messi struck a late winner to help Barcelona overcome battling Malaga and keep their place at the top of the Primera Division standings. 28 Feb 2010
New Deal Delights Pique

New Deal Delights Pique

BARCELONA defender Gerard Pique is delighted to have signed a three-year extension to his contract, tying him to the Nou Camp club until June 2015. 27 Feb 2010
Madrid Aim to Maintain Momentum

Madrid Aim to Maintain Momentum

REAL Madrid will hope to put more pressure on out-of-sorts leaders Barcelona by replacing them at the top of the Primera Division standings this weekend - if only for a couple of hours. 26 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
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
Pep Celebrates Century In Style

Pep Celebrates Century In Style

Barcelona celebrated Pep Guardiola's 100th match at the helm with a 4-0 victory over Racing Santander at the Nou Camp to move provisionally five points clear at the Primera Division summit. 21 Feb 2010
FC Moscow Withdrawal Confirmed

FC Moscow Withdrawal Confirmed

The Russian Premier League today confirmed FC Moscow's withdrawal from the 2010 Premier Liga. 17 Feb 2010
Barca Suffer Xavi Injury Blow

Barca Suffer Xavi Injury Blow

Barcelona have suffered another blow with the news that key midfielder Xavi will be sidelined for around two weeks through injury. 16 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
Smith Cool Over Bougherra Barca Speculation

Smith Cool Over Bougherra Barca Speculation

Rangers manager Walter Smith has refused to read too much into reports linking Madjid Bougherra with a move to Barcelona after claiming he is now used to the constant speculation surrounding the defender. 10 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