http://www.mail.com/in-en/organizations/20022-real-madrid.html Mail.com - the best personalized free web-based Email en en http://sec-s.uicdn.com/mail.com/2.29/img/mailcom_logo_rss.png http://www.mail.com/in-en/organizations/20022-real-madrid.html http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/soccer/2152252-manchester-city-hires-pellegrini-manager.html MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Manchester City revealed one of the worst-kept secrets in football by hiring Manuel Pellegrini as its new manager on Friday, entrusting a man nicknamed "The Engineer" to revamp the club's playing philosophy and follow the path trodden by Barcelona in search of silverware. Headhunted by City for some time, Pellegrini finally took... Fri, 14 Jun 2013 18:08:48 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/soccer/2152252-manchester-city-hires-pellegrini-manager.html 2013-06-14T18:08:48Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/soccer/2152288-pellegrini-fact-box.html MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Highlights in the career of Manuel Pellegrini, who has been hired as manager of Manchester City: 1953 — Born Sept. 16 in Santiago, Chile. 1973 — Begins 13-year playing career at Universidad de Chile. 1988 — Takes over at Universidad de Chile, his first coaching position. 1990 — Becomes coach of Palestino, also in Chile. ... Fri, 14 Jun 2013 15:31:08 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/soccer/2152288-pellegrini-fact-box.html 2013-06-14T15:31:08Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/soccer/2151736-malaga-hires-bernd-schuster-coach-5-seasons.html MALAGA, Spain (AP) — Malaga hired former German player Bernd Schuster to be its coach for the next five seasons on Friday. Schuster will replace Manuel Pellegrini, who is expected to take over Manchester City for the fired Roberto Mancini. The 53-year-old Schuster has coached for various clubs after finishing a successful playing career that included stin... Fri, 14 Jun 2013 15:00:02 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/soccer/2151736-malaga-hires-bernd-schuster-coach-5-seasons.html 2013-06-14T15:00:02Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/soccer/2141468-happy-one-mourinho-wants-to-create-stability.html LONDON (AP) — With the bravado toned down and the swagger subdued, Jose Mourinho presented himself as the "Happy One" on Monday and promised a calmer second spell as Chelsea manager. Facing the media for the first time since returning to Stamford Bridge, the 50-year-old Mourinho stressed he is "calmer" figure transformed from the fiery incarnation who has... Mon, 10 Jun 2013 15:55:26 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/soccer/2141468-happy-one-mourinho-wants-to-create-stability.html 2013-06-10T15:55:26Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/soccer/2137296-torres-confident-future-with-mourinhos-chelsea.html MIAMI (AP) — Fernando Torres doesn't think the return of manager Jose Mourinho to Chelsea will affect his future with the Premier League side. Speaking on a conference call Friday ahead of Spain's friendlies in the U.S. against Haiti and Ireland, Torres said Mourinho's return to Stamford Bridge is "great news" for the club and that it will not alter his p... Fri, 07 Jun 2013 20:23:25 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/soccer/2137296-torres-confident-future-with-mourinhos-chelsea.html 2013-06-07T20:23:25Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/soccer/2136292-madrid-midfielder-xabi-alonso-surgery.html MADRID (AP) — Real Madrid says midfielder Xabi Alonso has undergone surgery after missing several games at the end of last season because of back pain. The 31-year-old Alonso was left out of Spain's squad for the Confederations Cup in June in Brazil because of the problem. Madrid says Alonso was operated on by the specialist Ulrike Muschaweck in Munich, G... Fri, 07 Jun 2013 19:58:15 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/soccer/2136292-madrid-midfielder-xabi-alonso-surgery.html 2013-06-07T19:58:15Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/soccer/2128066-bayern-coach-heynckes-leaves-future-open.html MUNICH (AP) — Veteran coach Jupp Heynckes bid a teary-eyed farewell from Bayern Munich after a historic season on Tuesday and said he has no plans to take over another team next season. Heynckes said he needed a break after going to the "limit" in an eventful season in which he led Bayern to an unprecedented treble — the Bundesliga championship, the Germa... Tue, 04 Jun 2013 12:02:46 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/soccer/2128066-bayern-coach-heynckes-leaves-future-open.html 2013-06-04T12:02:46Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/entertainment/celebrity/2127100-beckham-tours-miami-stadiums-city-hopes-team.html MIAMI (AP) — Soccer star David Beckham may be setting his sights on a new sports venture: a professional soccer team in Miami. The newly retired Beckham toured Sun Life and Florida International University stadiums and met with Miami-Dade County Mayor Carlos Gimenez on Saturday. "We're ready and we're excited about the possibility of having top-flight pro... Tue, 04 Jun 2013 01:55:11 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/entertainment/celebrity/2127100-beckham-tours-miami-stadiums-city-hopes-team.html 2013-06-04T01:55:11Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/soccer/2125518-neymar-signs-5-year-contract-with-barcelona.html BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Neymar became the eighth most expensive signing in football history by moving to Barcelona in a deal worth 57 million euros on Monday, uniting the Brazil star with Lionel Messi in a formidable attacking partnership. Neymar signed a five-year contract with club president Sandro Rosell after choosing Barcelona over Real Madrid in an ... Mon, 03 Jun 2013 20:18:40 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/soccer/2125518-neymar-signs-5-year-contract-with-barcelona.html 2013-06-03T20:18:40Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/soccer/2125424-mourinho-appointed-chelsea-manager.html LONDON (AP) — When Jose Mourinho left Chelsea in 2007 after falling out with owner Roman Abramovich, it looked like the divorce would be final. But less than six years after his departure, the Special One is back at Stamford Bridge to the delight of Blues fans — and he said it took him only a few minutes to agree to a new union. "I had to prepare myself n... Mon, 03 Jun 2013 17:53:14 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/soccer/2125424-mourinho-appointed-chelsea-manager.html 2013-06-03T17:53:14Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/soccer/2126382-10-things-to-jose-mourinho.html LONDON (AP) — Ten things to know about Jose Mourinho, the Portuguese coach who returned to Chelsea on a four-year contract on Monday, six years after his departure from the London club. 1. SPECIAL ONE. Jose Mourinho is known to his family and friends as "Ze," a widely used diminutive for the name Jose. But among Chelsea fans, he is the "Special One." The ... Mon, 03 Jun 2013 17:46:15 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/soccer/2126382-10-things-to-jose-mourinho.html 2013-06-03T17:46:15Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/soccer/2125734-leverkusen-defender-carvajal-return-to-madrid.html LEVERKUSEN, Germany (AP) — Bayer Leverkusen right back Daniel Carvajal is returning to Real Madrid. Leverkusen says Real exercised its option buy back Carvajal's contract. Carvajal arrived from Real Madrid's reserve side and had a good season for Leverkusen, which finished third in the Bundesliga and qualified for the Champions League. ... Mon, 03 Jun 2013 12:18:15 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/soccer/2125734-leverkusen-defender-carvajal-return-to-madrid.html 2013-06-03T12:18:15Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/soccer/2124828-xabi-alonso-dropped-spain-confed-cup.html MADRID (AP) — Spain coach Vicente del Bosque dropped midfielders Xabi Alonso, Javi Garcia and Benat Etxebarria from his final squad on Sunday for the Confederations Cup in June in Brazil. Alonso missed several games at the end of the season for Real Madrid with back problems. Del Bosque released his final 23-man squad on the Spanish federation website. He... Sun, 02 Jun 2013 21:18:03 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/soccer/2124828-xabi-alonso-dropped-spain-confed-cup.html 2013-06-02T21:18:03Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/soccer/2124650-barcelona-boosts-squad-madrid-mourinho.html BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Barcelona is already aiming to build on its fourth Spanish league title in five seasons by pairing Lionel Messi with Brazil sensation Neymar, while Real Madrid is looking to president Florentino Perez to move past the tumultuous era of Jose Mourinho. Barcelona is set to welcome the 21-year-old Neymar on Monday in its first major si... Sun, 02 Jun 2013 16:11:56 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/soccer/2124650-barcelona-boosts-squad-madrid-mourinho.html 2013-06-02T16:11:56Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/soccer/2124556-perez-re-elected-president-real-madrid.html MADRID, Spain (AP) — Florentino Perez will continue as the president of Real Madrid for the next four years. The 66-year-old Florentino ran unopposed in club elections that he called after Madrid ended the season without a major trophy. Florentino was Madrid president from 2000-06 and then returned to begin his second tenure in 2009. ... Sun, 02 Jun 2013 15:11:50 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/soccer/2124556-perez-re-elected-president-real-madrid.html 2013-06-02T15:11:50Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/soccer/2123416-barcelona-equals-point-record-mourinho-farewell.html BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Barcelona polished off its Spanish league title by equaling the record of 100 points with a 4-1 win over Malaga on Saturday, the final day of the season that featured several farewells led by Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho. A drama-filled late slate of matches also saw Real Sociedad edge out Valencia for fourth place and the last ... Sat, 01 Jun 2013 22:42:06 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/soccer/2123416-barcelona-equals-point-record-mourinho-farewell.html 2013-06-01T22:42:06Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/soccer/2123052-mourinho-bids-madrid-fans-fond-farewell.html Jose Mourinho bid farewell to Real Madrid's fans ahead of his last game on Saturday, and then received a mix of cheers and jeers hours later when he took to the Santiago Bernabeu pitch. Before the match, the Portuguese coach gave a short goodbye in a statement on Madrid's website after a three-year stint in the Spanish capital. "I wish all of Real Madrid'... Sat, 01 Jun 2013 20:07:33 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/soccer/2123052-mourinho-bids-madrid-fans-fond-farewell.html 2013-06-01T20:07:33Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/soccer/2123578-higuain-hes-leaving-real-madrid.html MADRID (AP) — Argentina striker Gonzalo Higuain says he's leaving Real Madrid after seven seasons to join a club where he is truly "wanted." Higuain has been linked to Juventus. He made his announcement on Saturday after scoring his 121st and final goal for Madrid in its 4-2 win over Osasuna on the last day of the Spanish league. "I feel like my time here... Sat, 01 Jun 2013 20:01:54 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/soccer/2123578-higuain-hes-leaving-real-madrid.html 2013-06-01T20:01:54Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/soccer/2121718-monaco-reaches-agreement-to-sign-radamel-falcao.html PARIS (AP) — Monaco's spending spree moved up a gear when it agreed to sign Colombia striker Radamel Falcao from Atletico Madrid on a five-year deal on Friday, establishing it as a major challenger to French champion Paris Saint-Germain next season and a potential force in Europe. The club announced the agreement on its website. No financial details were ... Fri, 31 May 2013 17:58:41 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/soccer/2121718-monaco-reaches-agreement-to-sign-radamel-falcao.html 2013-05-31T17:58:41Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/soccer/2121478-mourinho-leaves-casillas-squad-game.html MADRID (AP) — Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho has left goalkeeper Iker Casillas and forward Cristiano Ronaldo off his squad for his final game with the Spanish club. Mourinho dropped Casillas even with starting goalkeeper Diego Lopez unavailable for health reasons. Mourinho has yet to start Casillas since he returned from a broken hand in early April. Ada... Fri, 31 May 2013 15:59:16 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/soccer/2121478-mourinho-leaves-casillas-squad-game.html 2013-05-31T15:59:16Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/soccer/2119600-leonardo-nine-month-ban-shoving-referee.html PARIS (AP) — Paris Saint-Germain's sporting director Leonardo was suspended for nine months by the French league on Thursday for barging a referee just outside the tunnel following a home match — a punishment the club will appeal. Leonardo was already provisionally suspended by the LFP for appearing to deliberately shoulder-barge Alexandre Castro after th... Thu, 30 May 2013 22:08:45 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/soccer/2119600-leonardo-nine-month-ban-shoving-referee.html 2013-05-30T22:08:45Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/soccer/2118936-monaco-confident-signing-striker-radamel-falcao.html PARIS (AP) — Monaco's spending spree looks set to continue with the club's sporting director confident he can sign Atletico Madrid striker Radamel Falcao, one of the hottest properties in world football. "Things are progressing well, but it's not finalized yet, there are still some details to sort out. We really want to complete the transfer of this great... Thu, 30 May 2013 16:53:51 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/soccer/2118936-monaco-confident-signing-striker-radamel-falcao.html 2013-05-30T16:53:51Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/soccer/2118402-real-madrid-strikes-sponsorship-deal-with-emirates.html MADRID (AP) — Real Madrid has agreed with Emirates for the airlines to be its sponsor for the next five seasons. Madrid club president Florentino Perez announced on Thursday that "Fly Emirates" will appear on the players' shirts starting next season. The club didn't release the financial details of the agreement. The... Thu, 30 May 2013 12:19:03 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/soccer/2118402-real-madrid-strikes-sponsorship-deal-with-emirates.html 2013-05-30T12:19:03Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/soccer/2118150-barcelona-aims-to-match-madrids-100-point-record.html BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — With a win over Malaga on Saturday, Barcelona can rob Real Madrid of its sole claim to the best single season in the history of the Spanish league. Madrid set a record of reaching the 100-point mark en route to winning the title last season. And with 97 points heading into the final round, Barcelona can equal that milestone with a ... Thu, 30 May 2013 09:30:52 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/soccer/2118150-barcelona-aims-to-match-madrids-100-point-record.html 2013-05-30T09:30:52Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/soccer/2117650-report-suarez-sick-british-media-eyes-move.html MONTEVIDEO, Uruguay (AP) — Liverpool striker Luis Suarez says he's tired of his treatment by the British media and is ready to listen to offers outside the Premier League — especially from Real Madrid. The Uruguay forward, who has been linked with Madrid in Spanish media reports, told a Montevideo radio station Wednesday that Liverpool's fans are fine, bu... Thu, 30 May 2013 00:33:54 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/soccer/2117650-report-suarez-sick-british-media-eyes-move.html 2013-05-30T00:33:54Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/soccer/2116068-barcelona-messi-top-season-ending-ap-global-poll.html LONDON (AP) — Despite failing to win European football's top prize, Barcelona came out as the top team this season in The Associated Press global football poll. And with 60 goals in all competitions, Barcelona forward Lionel Messi earned 66 votes more than Real Madrid rival Cristiano Ronaldo to top the season-end player rankings. "Messi's supreme form unt... Wed, 29 May 2013 14:12:27 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/soccer/2116068-barcelona-messi-top-season-ending-ap-global-poll.html 2013-05-29T14:12:27Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/soccer/2114888-monaco-signs-carvalho-1-year-deal-madrid.html MONACO (AP) — Monaco says Portuguese defender Ricardo Carvalho has joined from Real Madrid on a free transfer, signing a one-year contract with the big-spending promoted club for next season. Carvalho said Tuesday that "I'm very happy to join Monaco and participate in this new adventure. It's a new challenge for me." The 35-year-old Carvalho won the Premi... Tue, 28 May 2013 20:42:35 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/soccer/2114888-monaco-signs-carvalho-1-year-deal-madrid.html 2013-05-28T20:42:35Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/soccer/2112970-rafa-benitez-returns-to-italy-napoli-coach.html NAPLES, Italy (AP) — Rafa Benitez was announced as Napoli's new coach Monday after concluding his interim spell at Chelsea. Napoli president and film producer Aurelio De Laurentiis made the announcement as promised on his personal Twitter account, calling Benitez "a man of great international experience. A leader." Benitez reportedly signed a two-year dea... Mon, 27 May 2013 19:56:54 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/soccer/2112970-rafa-benitez-returns-to-italy-napoli-coach.html 2013-05-27T19:56:54Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/soccer/2112334-andre-martins-1st-call-up-portugal.html LISBON, Portugal (AP) — Sporting Lisbon midfielder Andre Martins has earned his first Portugal call-up for a World Cup qualifying game against Russia it can't afford to lose. Coach Paulo Bento's squad also features returns for Nani and Braga duo Ruben Micael and Ruben Amorim. Real Madrid defender Pepe is suspended for the match at Benfica's Stadium of Lig... Mon, 27 May 2013 12:31:17 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/soccer/2112334-andre-martins-1st-call-up-portugal.html 2013-05-27T12:31:17Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/soccer/2112284-del-bosque-includes-casillas-spain-squad.html MADRID (AP) — Spain coach Vicente Del Bosque announced a preliminary 26-man squad for the Confederations Cup on Monday, which includes captain and goalkeeper Iker Casillas and Chelsea striker Fernando Torres. Casillas has been sidelined by Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho and not played a competitive match since breaking a bone in his hand in a Copa del Re... Mon, 27 May 2013 12:18:02 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/soccer/2112284-del-bosque-includes-casillas-spain-squad.html 2013-05-27T12:18:02Z