
Madrid to play Atletico in Copa del Rey final
With a return to England looking likely, Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho can go out a winner when his team plays crosstown rival Atletico Madrid on ...
Deschamps vows France will take attack to Spain
France plans to attack Spain in their World Cup qualifier on Tuesday even though a draw at home would be enough to keep it in the ascendancy with ...

Spain, Portugal slump to draws in WCup qualifying
Spain and Portugal left themselves in dangerous territory in qualifying for the 2014 World Cup by slumping to disappointing draws on an otherwise ...

Spain held to 1-1 draw by Finland in WC qualifier
Spain conceded a late goal Friday to draw 1-1 at home with Finland, conceding top spot to France in their World Cup qualifying group and jeopardizing ...

Glimpse of Spain's future in match vs. Finland
Missing four of its veteran players, Spain coach Vicente del Bosque could offer a glimpse of what the future holds in store for the world champions ...

Spain drops Torres for France, Finland WCup games
Spain coach Vicente del Bosque left out Fernando Torres on Friday from his squad for two World Cup qualifiers, including the critical match against ...

Real Madrid eliminates United in Champions League
Just like 10 years ago, a Ronaldo scored at Old Trafford to send Real Madrid through in the Champions League and eliminate Manchester United.

Madrid beats Barca for 2nd time in a week
Real Madrid beat Barcelona for the second time in five days, a 2-1 win on Saturday which will do little to prevent its fierce rival from reclaiming ...
Madrid beats Rayo 2-0 despite Ramos' dismissal
Real Madrid had little trouble hanging on to beat crosstown rival Rayo Vallecano 2-0 despite Sergio Ramos' early sending off, giving coach Jose ...
Pressure all on Mourinho ahead of Madrid-United
Outwitting Alex Ferguson has never been so important for Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho as he potentially puts his short- and long-term future on the ...

Fernando Torres left off Spain squad for friendly
Fernando Torres was left off the Spain squad Friday for the team's upcoming friendly with Uruguay. Last year, Spain coach Vicente del Bosque dropped ...

Messi and Ronaldo to renew duel in Copa del Rey
Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo are primed for another memorable showdown when Barcelona and Real Madrid meet Wednesday at the Santiago Bernabeu ...

Messi, Ronaldo go on goal sprees before Copa clash
Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo warmed up for their teams' upcoming Copa del Rey clash with high-scoring displays on Sunday to help Barcelona and ...

UEFA fans' team of year snubs Premier League
UEFA has announced its 2012 Team of the Year, with players from the Premier League teams being snubbed for the second time this month. The lineup ...
Madrid defender Marcelo returns from injury
Real Madrid defender Marcelo has made the squad for Saturday's Spanish league game at Osasuna after recovering from an injury that had sidelined him ...

Barcelona starts toughest stretch at Malaga
Runaway Spanish leader Barcelona travels to fourth-place Malaga on Sunday to enter its toughest period of the season with five of its next eight games ...
Madrid defender Ramos suspended for 5 games
Real Madrid defender Sergio Ramos has been suspended for five games after he insulted the referee who sent him off during Wednesday's victory over ...

Madrid into Copa last 8 by beating Celta Vigo 4-0
Cristiano Ronaldo steered Real Madrid into the Copa de Rey quarterfinals on Wednesday by completing his hat trick in a 4-0 win against Celta Vigo ...

Messi wins record 4th world's best player award
Lionel Messi won the FIFA Ballon d'Or award on Monday as an expected reward for his astonishing 91-goal year for Barcelona and Argentina in 2012.
Higuain to return for Madrid after 2 months out
Striker Gonzalo Higuain has made Real Madrid's squad for the first time since being sidelined with a leg injury two months ago. The Argentina ...

Jose Mourinho under pressure for dropping Casillas
Real Madrid President Florentino Perez's confounded expression upon hearing that veteran goalkeeper Iker Casillas had been dropped for Saturday's game ...

Mourinho benches Casillas in costly Madrid loss
Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho surprisingly benched veteran goalkeeper Iker Casillas for Saturday's game at Malaga, and the move may cost him more ...

Barcelona next faces Cordoba in Copa del Rey
Lionel Messi has until Wednesday to bask in the glory of a major goal-scoring record before Barcelona takes on second-tier club Cordoba in the Copa ...

Oezil nets 2 to give Madrid 3-2 win at Valladolid
Midfielder Mesut Oezil scored two exquisite goals to give Real Madrid a 3-2 comeback win at promoted Valladolid in the Spanish league on Saturday.