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The departure of Cristiano Ronaldo to Juventus set the stage for what looked to be one of the more significant transfer windows in recent memory. The loss of the Portuguese, who scored 450 goals for the Galacticos, was likely to lead to a marquee signing, something Madridista’s are used to despite his nine year presence in the side. Names such …

The first week of World Cup fixtures has thrown up a number of strong individual and team performances. Many of the favourites have so far struggled to get going in these finals, while the likes of hosts Russia have surprised many by flying right out of the traps. In a first round of fixtures that has seen hat-tricks, brilliant free …

Spain and Portugal played out one of the greatest World Cup contests in recent tournaments in an all-European clash in Sochi on Friday night. Cristiano Ronaldo, as if it was necessary at this point, elevated his status that bit more with a superb hat-trick Having fallen behind twice, Fernando Hierro’s men showed tremendous fortitude to come back and win the …

David De Gea committed a rare howler at the worst possible time against Portugal in Friday night’s World Cup clash in Sochi. A highly-eventful first half between the two European giants ended on a bizarre note, as Cristiano Ronaldo’s shot somehow crept in when De Gea allowed the ball to slip through his hands and into the net. _____ Prior …

The next port of call in our World Cup preview looks at Group B, featuring Spain, Portugal, Morocco and Iran. The resurgent Spanish come up against surprise Euro 2016 winners Portugal in their bid to put the nightmare of 2014 behind them, while Fernando Santos’ men will be determined to prove that their victory in France two years ago was …

​​Liverpool and Real Madrid have announced their starting lineups for tonight's Champions League final in Kiev.

Spain convinced many of their World Cup title credentials, while Argentina simply fell apart at the back.

Zidane has achieved more in two years as a senior club manager than most will achieve in their entire career, but Real Madrid haven't been at their best recently.

The midfield duo of Isco and Marco Asensio are wreaking havoc on the international stage as well as for Real Madrid. Asensio, who has put world football on notice in recent weeks, actually led the line for Spain in their World Cup qualifier against Italy and came away empty handed, but his teammate ably filled in on the scoresheet. Isco …

Real Madrid are keen to keep the core of their Champions League winning squad in place until they see fit. Isco signed a new 4 year deal (5th year option) with Real Madrid yesterday. Having gone from a fringe player to major cog in the Madrid midfield last season, Isco has been tied up for the foreseeable future by Florentino Perez. …

European champions Real Madrid and Europa League winners and Manchester United did battle on Tuesday night, with the 12-time Champions League winners from Spain adding taking victory.  It saw Madrid win the Cup for the third time in four seasons and win their fourth overall title. Goals from Isco and Casemiro fired them into a 2-0 lead, before the £85 million …

Real Madrid’s retention of the Champions League has been reflected in Zinedine Zidane’s side having a heavy presence in UEFA’s official squad of the season. The Spanish champions saw off the threat of Juventus on Saturday night, winning 4-1 in Cardiff’s Principality Stadium to become the first side to retain the trophy in the Champions League era. Two of the …

Santi Cazorla has yet to be offered a new contract at Arsenal. Despite being one of Arsenal’s most consistent performers over recent seasons, Santi Cazorla’s future at the Emirates Stadium looks far from certain. Although he has declared his intention to remain at the club, Arsenal have yet to even begin contract negotiations with the 31 year-old. In one sense …

Manchester United are planning for life without Wayne Rooney. Despite being Manchester United’s captain and a long standing member of their squad, it appears Wayne Rooney’s time as a key player at Old Trafford is coming to a close. Although numerous fans and commentators have been questioning Rooney’s performances for some time now, until recently the 30 year-old has maintained …

Wayne Rooney’s place in Manchester United’s starting XI has come under question. Despite the season may only being a few weeks old, questions are already being asked of Manchester United and their squad. Three consecutive defeats have raised the prospect of Jose Mourinho making a number of changes as he attempts to keep United from falling behind their title rivals during …

While the opening fixtures of the season suggested José Mourinho had already turned a corner with Manchester United, the past week – with defeats against Manchester City, Feyenoord and Watford – have left fans wondering if they are gone back to square one. The Daily Mirror, however, is reporting that Mourinho is busy planning for the January transfer window in the hope of boosting his …

Isco has distanced himself from a move to the Premier League and his pledged his future to Real Madrid despite reports linking him with a move to Tottenham. The 24-year-old has lost his place in the team to the impressive Marco Asensio and would have been a sure starter and star at White Hart Lane. However, the Spaniard is still …

On what is set to be a hectic transfer deadline day, Tottenham have started proceedings early by lodging a bid for Newcastle midfielder Moussa Sissoko. The French international has been linked with a move away from St. James’ Park all summer, but with the clock ticking on the transfer window he remains a Newcastle player for the time being. Sky …