http://www.mail.com/in-en/people/400714-raphael-varane.html Mail.com - the best personalized free web-based Email en en http://sec-s.uicdn.com/mail.com/2.28/img/mailcom_logo_rss.png http://www.mail.com/in-en/people/400714-raphael-varane.html http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/soccer/2080366-madrids-varane-surgery-knee.html MADRID (AP) — Real Madrid defender Raphael Varane says he will need surgery on his injured right knee. The 29-year-old France international wrote on Twitter on Sunday that medical tests indicate he has "torn cartilage" that will require an operation. Varane hurt his leg in Saturday's 1-1 draw at Espanyol that allowed Barcelona to clinch the Spanish league... Sun, 12 May 2013 17:12:38 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/soccer/2080366-madrids-varane-surgery-knee.html 2013-05-12T17:12:38Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/soccer/2079092-barcelona-clinches-league-when-real-madrid-draws.html MADRID (AP) — Lionel Messi might have powered Barcelona to this season's Spanish league crown, but it fell to humble crosstown rival Espanyol to finally finish off Real Madrid's title defense with a 1-1 draw on Saturday. So after 10 months of competition, Barcelona's 22nd league title and fourth in five years wasn't decided at Camp Nou, but rather a few m... Sat, 11 May 2013 23:47:59 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/soccer/2079092-barcelona-clinches-league-when-real-madrid-draws.html 2013-05-11T23:47:59Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/soccer/2009146-madrid-semis-despite-3-2-loss-galatasaray.html ISTANBUL (AP) — Real Madrid reached the Champions League semifinals for the third straight season on Tuesday despite losing 3-2 at Galatasaray following a second-half resurgence by the Turkish team. Madrid needed a double from Cristiano Ronaldo to advance 5-3 on aggregate, but only after conceding three goals in a 16-minute span to raise Galatasaray's hop... Tue, 09 Apr 2013 23:35:37 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/soccer/2009146-madrid-semis-despite-3-2-loss-galatasaray.html 2013-04-09T23:35:37Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/soccer/2004914-madrid-aims-to-finish-galatasaray-champions.html ISTANBUL (AP) — Cristiano Ronaldo aims to polish off Galatasaray and ease Real Madrid into the Champions League semifinals, holding a commanding 3-0 advantage heading into Tuesday's meeting in Istanbul. Ronaldo leads Europe's top-tier competition with nine goals in nine outings. And with Galatasaray needing to score early and often, the prolific Portugal ... Mon, 08 Apr 2013 21:22:31 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/soccer/2004914-madrid-aims-to-finish-galatasaray-champions.html 2013-04-08T21:22:31Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/soccer/1974150-france-warms-up-spain-beating-georgia-3-1.html PARIS (AP) — France beat Georgia 3-1 to go top of its World Cup qualifying group on Friday, and pile the pressure on Spain ahead of their showdown next week. After missing early chances, France took the lead on the stroke of halftime when Olivier Giroud headed in winger Mathieu Valbuena's freekick from the right. Valbuena ran the show, scoring a superb se... Fri, 22 Mar 2013 22:53:45 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/soccer/1974150-france-warms-up-spain-beating-georgia-3-1.html 2013-03-22T22:53:45Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/soccer/1969710-deschamps-with-benzema-giroud-vs-georgia.html PARIS (AP) — France coach Didier Deschamps is tempted to pair Karim Benzema and Olivier Giroud in attack to give his team more options against a Georgia team likely to pack the defense in their World Cup qualifier on Friday. Deschamps has only played them together once before during his first seven games in charge, but thinks reverting to a more tradition... Thu, 21 Mar 2013 17:54:50 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/soccer/1969710-deschamps-with-benzema-giroud-vs-georgia.html 2013-03-21T17:54:50Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/soccer/1954410-deschamps-calls-up-paul-pogba-to-france-squad.html PARIS (AP) — France coach Didier Deschamps has rewarded teenage Juventus midfielder Paul Pogba for his fine recent form by calling him up for World Cup qualifiers against Georgia and reigning European and world champion Spain. France plays Georgia on March 22 and Spain four days later, and two wins will guarantee France taking over top spot in a five-team... Thu, 14 Mar 2013 16:35:59 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/soccer/1954410-deschamps-calls-up-paul-pogba-to-france-squad.html 2013-03-14T16:35:59Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/soccer/1933884-real-madrid-eliminates-united-champions-league.html MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Just like 10 years ago, a Ronaldo scored at Old Trafford to send Real Madrid through in the Champions League and eliminate Manchester United. Back then it was the Brazilian Ronaldo, who scored a memorable hat trick. This time it was Cristiano Ronaldo, back at United for the first time since leaving four years ago, who was on the... Wed, 06 Mar 2013 00:53:28 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/soccer/1933884-real-madrid-eliminates-united-champions-league.html 2013-03-06T00:53:28Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/soccer/1916794-ap-global-football-10-quotebox.html LONDON (AP) — ___ Mike McGrath, Wardles news agency/The Sun, England. "Gareth Bale produced two key moments for Spurs within the space of a week and that is why he is the highest ranked player for me this week. The winner against West Ham was stunning and he kept his cool against Arsenal at the weekend. Next stop Champions League for the Welshman as his f... Tue, 05 Mar 2013 15:50:48 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/soccer/1916794-ap-global-football-10-quotebox.html 2013-03-05T15:50:48Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/soccer/1932528-real-heads-ap-rankings-clasico-wins.html LONDON (AP) — Two victories in four days over archrival Barcelona propelled Real Madrid to first place in the AP's latest global football rankings. Cristiano Ronaldo's role in Madrid's victories was not enough to make him player of the week in The Associated Press survey of 22 global football journalists. Ronaldo was beaten by Gareth Bale of Tottenham, wh... Tue, 05 Mar 2013 15:39:11 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/soccer/1932528-real-heads-ap-rankings-clasico-wins.html 2013-03-05T15:39:11Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/soccer/1917474-ronaldo-leads-madrid-barca-to-copa-final.html BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Cristiano Ronaldo is starting to look right at home at the Camp Nou. For Lionel Messi and Barcelona, the Spanish league is starting to look like the only trophy they will win this season. Ronaldo outshone Messi in the Argentine's own stadium on Tuesday, scoring twice to put Real Madrid into the Copa del Rey final with a 3-1 win at ... Tue, 26 Feb 2013 23:51:57 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/soccer/1917474-ronaldo-leads-madrid-barca-to-copa-final.html 2013-02-26T23:51:57Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/soccer/1861416-messi-ronaldo-reload-road-spanish-league.html BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Days after failing to score in a head-to-head matchup, Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo will look to rediscover their attacking form when Barcelona visits Valencia and Real Madrid travels to Granada in the Spanish league. Messi will aim to extend his record run of scoring in 11 straight league matches when Barcelona travels to Me... Fri, 01 Feb 2013 10:41:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/soccer/1861416-messi-ronaldo-reload-road-spanish-league.html 2013-02-01T10:41:00Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/soccer/1858912-madrid-defender-varane-shines-barcelona.html BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — It was supposed to be another night featuring the scoring prowess of rival stars Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo. Instead, a little-known 19-year-old French defender named Raphael Varane single-handedly rescued Real Madrid in a 1-1 draw with Barcelona in the first leg of the Copa del Rey semifinals. Varane started for the short-... Thu, 31 Jan 2013 15:00:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/soccer/1858912-madrid-defender-varane-shines-barcelona.html 2013-01-31T15:00:00Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/soccer/1859010-sagna-alessandrini-called-up-to-france-squad.html PARIS (AP) — France coach Didier Deschamps recalled Arsenal defender Bacary Sagna on Thursday and handed a first call up to winger Romain Alessandrini for next Wednesday's friendly match against Germany. Sagna missed out on last year's European Championship while recovering from a broken leg and is set to make his first international appearance since Sept... Thu, 31 Jan 2013 13:51:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/soccer/1859010-sagna-alessandrini-called-up-to-france-squad.html 2013-01-31T13:51:00Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/soccer/1847584-madrid-signs-diego-lopez-to-fill-casillas.html MADRID (AP) — Real Madrid signed goalkeeper Diego Lopez from Sevilla on Saturday to help provide cover for the injured Iker Casillas. Madrid said on its club website that Lopez's contract will keep him at the Spanish champions until the end of the 2016-17 season. It did not release financial details of the transfer. After passing a medical exam and signin... Sat, 26 Jan 2013 18:44:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/soccer/1847584-madrid-signs-diego-lopez-to-fill-casillas.html 2013-01-26T18:44:00Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/soccer/1763690-mourinho-criticizes-players-latest-loss.html MADRID (AP) — Trailing Barcelona in the Spanish league and facing elimination in the Copa del Rey, Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho is questioning the will and attitude of one of the most talented and highest paid squads in football. Mourinho was scathing in his criticism of his players after Madrid's drab performance in its 2-1 loss at Celta Vigo in the C... Thu, 13 Dec 2012 12:30:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/soccer/1763690-mourinho-criticizes-players-latest-loss.html 2012-12-13T12:30:00Z