http://www.mail.com/int/people/20040-iker-casillas.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/int/people/20040-iker-casillas.html http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/2098364-mourinho-to-leave-real-madrid-season.html MADRID (AP) — Jose Mourinho will leave Real Madrid at the end of the season after three years at the Spanish club, paving the way for his expected return to Chelsea. The Portuguese coach's final season at Madrid has been blighted by divisions and a lack of trophies, but he is free to leave three years early from his contract after the final match on June ... Mon, 20 May 2013 20:07:55 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/2098364-mourinho-to-leave-real-madrid-season.html 2013-05-20T20:07:55Z http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/2094254-atletico-beats-real-madrid-2-1-to-win-copa-del-rey.html MADRID (AP) — The Copa del Rey trophy was supposed to be coach Jose Mourinho's parting gift for Real Madrid, or at least a consolation prize after a season that will be remembered for his abrasive antics and his team's failure to win silverware. Instead, Atletico Madrid ended a 14-year winless run against its city rival by taking the title on Friday, comi... Sat, 18 May 2013 00:29:02 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/2094254-atletico-beats-real-madrid-2-1-to-win-copa-del-rey.html 2013-05-18T00:29:02Z http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/2089774-madrid-to-play-atletico-copa-del-rey-final.html BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — 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 Friday in the Copa del Rey final. Luckily for Mourinho and Madrid, Atletico has been incapable of winning a Spanish capital derby so far this millennium. Atletico's last victory over it... Thu, 16 May 2013 19:38:29 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/2089774-madrid-to-play-atletico-copa-del-rey-final.html 2013-05-16T19:38:29Z http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/2073600-barca-clinch-spanish-league-title-atletico.html MADRID (AP) — Real Madrid has done its best to delay the inevitable, but Barcelona has another chance to finally clinch the Spanish league title this weekend. A win by Barcelona at Atletico Madrid on Sunday will seal the Catalan club's 22nd league title and fourth in five years - although the team may already be champions by then if Madrid drops points at... Thu, 09 May 2013 10:27:37 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/2073600-barca-clinch-spanish-league-title-atletico.html 2013-05-09T10:27:37Z http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/2062952-ronaldo-nets-2-madrid-delays-barca-title.html BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Cristiano Ronaldo headed in two goals to help Real Madrid beat Valladolid 4-3 in the Spanish league on Saturday, but the entertaining win was overshadowed by growing dissatisfaction with coach Jose Mourinho for criticizing the club. Madrid's ninth straight home win in league play denied Barcelona the chance to clinch the league tit... Sat, 04 May 2013 22:33:18 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/2062952-ronaldo-nets-2-madrid-delays-barca-title.html 2013-05-04T22:33:18Z http://www.mail.com/int/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/int/sports/soccer/2004914-madrid-aims-to-finish-galatasaray-champions.html 2013-04-08T21:22:31Z http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/2000244-casillas-to-rejoin-madrid-squad-levante-game.html MADRID (AP) — Real Madrid assistant coach Aitor Karanka says goalkeeper Iker Casillas will be included in the squad for the team's Spanish league match against Levante on Saturday. Karanka says Casillas "is ready to rejoin the team and will be selected." Madrid coach Jose Mourinho said last weekend that Diego Lopez would remain his starter, with Casillas ... Fri, 05 Apr 2013 12:10:41 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/2000244-casillas-to-rejoin-madrid-squad-levante-game.html 2013-04-05T12:10:41Z http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/1988810-mourinho-doubts-casillas-will-recover-starting-job.html ZARAGOZA, Spain (AP) — For Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho, Iker Casillas will have a difficult time recovering his spot as starting goalkeeper considering Diego Lopez's strong performances. Mourinho said following Saturday's 1-1 draw at Real Zaragoza that if Lopez continues playing well "it will be difficult that he relinquishes the net." Lopez was signe... Sat, 30 Mar 2013 22:30:51 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/1988810-mourinho-doubts-casillas-will-recover-starting-job.html 2013-03-30T22:30:51Z http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/1974074-spain-held-to-1-1-draw-finland-wc-qualifier.html GIJON, Spain (AP) — 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 its chance of automatically advancing to the 2014 tournament in Brazil. Sergio Ramos marked his 100th appearance for Spain by scoring from a header in the 49th minute after Finland had bu... Fri, 22 Mar 2013 22:34:41 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/1974074-spain-held-to-1-1-draw-finland-wc-qualifier.html 2013-03-22T22:34:41Z http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/1969486-glimpse-spains-future-match-vs-finland.html BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — 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 when they host Finland on Friday in a World Cup qualifier. Iker Casillas, Xavi Hernandez, Carles Puyol and Fernando Torres — all four played key roles in Spain's run to the 2010 World C... Thu, 21 Mar 2013 09:25:20 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/1969486-glimpse-spains-future-match-vs-finland.html 2013-03-21T09:25:20Z http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/1966874-madrid-goalkeeper-casillas-returns-to-practice.html MADRID (AP) — Real Madrid goalkeeper Iker Casillas has returned to practice for the first time since breaking his left hand nearly two months ago. Casillas, who was injured on Jan. 24, will be back in time for the first leg of the Champions League quarterfinals against Galatasaray in two weeks. Casillas will likely have to compete with newcomer Diego Lope... Wed, 20 Mar 2013 10:28:43 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/1966874-madrid-goalkeeper-casillas-returns-to-practice.html 2013-03-20T10:28:43Z http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/1956744-spain-drops-torres-france-finland-wcup-games.html MADRID (AP) — Spain coach Vicente del Bosque left out Fernando Torres on Friday from his squad for two World Cup qualifiers, including the critical match against France. Del Bosque said Torres's inconsistent form since moving from Liverpool to Chelsea in 2011 has created doubts that he is the right player to lead the attack. Torres made the squad for all ... Fri, 15 Mar 2013 11:46:27 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/1956744-spain-drops-torres-france-finland-wcup-games.html 2013-03-15T11:46:27Z http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/1929688-ronaldo-returns-to-united-giggs-hits-1000-games.html MANCHESTER, England (AP) — As if there wasn't enough at stake when two of Europe's biggest teams go at it for a spot in the Champions League quarterfinals, there are even more reasons for emotions to run high at Old Trafford on Tuesday. While one of Manchester United's former stars — Cristiano Ronaldo — returns, the club's longest-serving player — Ryan Gi... Mon, 04 Mar 2013 19:54:45 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/1929688-ronaldo-returns-to-united-giggs-hits-1000-games.html 2013-03-04T19:54:45Z http://www.mail.com/int/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/int/sports/soccer/1917474-ronaldo-leads-madrid-barca-to-copa-final.html 2013-02-26T23:51:57Z http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/1890226-united-holds-madrid-despite-ronaldo-stunning-goal.html MADRID (AP) — Cristiano Ronaldo scored with a spectacular header Wednesday as Real Madrid was held to a 1-1 home draw by Manchester United in the last 16 of the Champions League due to a dominant performance by visiting goalkeeper David de Gea. After Danny Welbeck gave United the lead against the run of play with a header from a 20th-minute corner, Ronald... Wed, 13 Feb 2013 23:46:25 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/1890226-united-holds-madrid-despite-ronaldo-stunning-goal.html 2013-02-13T23:46:25Z http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/1885922-pressure-mourinho-ahead-madrid-united.html MADRID (AP) — 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 line in the last-16 match against Manchester United in the Champions League. With Madrid trailing Barcelona by 16 points in the Spanish league, the pressure is on Mourinho to deliver success i... Tue, 12 Feb 2013 18:08:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/1885922-pressure-mourinho-ahead-madrid-united.html 2013-02-12T18:08:00Z http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/1881842-ronaldo-center-stage-champions-league-resumes.html LONDON (AP) — As a player who relishes being center stage, Cristiano Ronaldo will be in his element this week when the Champions League resumes with a blockbuster last-16 match between Real Madrid and Manchester United. United transformed Ronaldo from a prodigiously talented yet hit-and-miss winger to one of football's most devastating goalscorers in his ... Sun, 10 Feb 2013 22:28:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/1881842-ronaldo-center-stage-champions-league-resumes.html 2013-02-10T22:28:00Z http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/1861534-fernando-torres-left-spain-squad-friendly.html MADRID (AP) — 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 the Chelsea striker for friendlies against Venezuela and Panama. Torres has made the squad for all three of Spain's World Cup qualifiers, but has only played in one, coming on late against Franc... Fri, 01 Feb 2013 12:49:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/1861534-fernando-torres-left-spain-squad-friendly.html 2013-02-01T12:49:00Z http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/1857632-barcelona-real-madrid-draw-1-1-copa-semifinal.html MADRID (AP) — Barcelona and Real Madrid played out a thrilling 1-1 draw in their Copa del Rey semifinal at Santiago Bernabeu Stadium on Wednesday. With Barcelona enjoying the majority of possession, the first-leg match grew in intensity with end-to-end play as both teams raced forward with fast-paced counterattacks. As goalkeeper Iker Casillas was injured... Wed, 30 Jan 2013 22:08:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/1857632-barcelona-real-madrid-draw-1-1-copa-semifinal.html 2013-01-30T22:08:00Z http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/1853454-messi-ronaldo-to-renew-duel-copa-del-rey.html BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo are primed for another memorable showdown when Barcelona and Real Madrid meet Wednesday at the Santiago Bernabeu for the first leg of the Copa del Rey semifinals. Messi is coming off a four-goal performance over the weekend and has found the back of the net in the last 16 games he has started, whi... Tue, 29 Jan 2013 13:52:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/1853454-messi-ronaldo-to-renew-duel-copa-del-rey.html 2013-01-29T13:52:00Z http://www.mail.com/int/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/int/sports/soccer/1847584-madrid-signs-diego-lopez-to-fill-casillas.html 2013-01-26T18:44:00Z http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/1845464-barcelona-real-madrid-warm-up-showdown.html BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Set to meet next week in the Copa del Rey semifinals, Barcelona and Real Madrid must be careful not to be caught off guard on Sunday when they host relatively lightweight opponents in the Spanish league. Barcelona, which lost its first league match of the season last week, has the added threat of complacency against struggling Osas... Fri, 25 Jan 2013 12:01:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/1845464-barcelona-real-madrid-warm-up-showdown.html 2013-01-25T12:01:00Z http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/1841312-madrid-copa-semis-1-1-draw-valencia.html BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Real Madrid overcame the loss of goalkeeper Iker Casillas and two dismissals to reach the Copa del Rey semifinals after drawing 1-1 at Valencia on Wednesday, setting up a possible clash with archrival Barcelona. Madrid went through on a 3-1 aggregate score after making good on its 2-0 win in the first leg despite losing Casillas to... Wed, 23 Jan 2013 22:17:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/1841312-madrid-copa-semis-1-1-draw-valencia.html 2013-01-23T22:17:00Z http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/1829408-barcelona-aims-to-bounce-real-sociedad.html BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Barcelona will be looking to rebound from its recent stumble in the Copa del Rey as it tries to preserve its near immaculate Spanish league campaign at Real Sociedad on Saturday. Unbeaten Barcelona has won a league-record 55 points out of a possible 57 at the season's midway point. Barring an unforeseen disaster, the Catalan club l... Fri, 18 Jan 2013 11:32:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/1829408-barcelona-aims-to-bounce-real-sociedad.html 2013-01-18T11:32:00Z http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/1824094-uefa-fans-team-year-snubs-premier-league.html NYON, Switzerland (AP) — 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 chosen by fans voting at UEFA's website includes players from Spanish, German, Italian and French clubs. Last week, FIFA announced a World XI elected in a global poll of players run by t... Wed, 16 Jan 2013 10:26:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/1824094-uefa-fans-team-year-snubs-premier-league.html 2013-01-16T10:26:00Z http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/1823114-real-madrid-beats-valencia-2-0-copa-del-rey.html MADRID (AP) — France striker Karim Benzema helped Real Madrid to a 2-0 victory over Valencia in the quarterfinals of the Copa del Rey on Tuesday. Benzema opened the scoring in the 37th minute of the first leg match, finishing off a rapid counterattack after Michael Essien had picked out Sami Khedira on the left flank. Valencia missed its best chance of th... Tue, 15 Jan 2013 22:40:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/1823114-real-madrid-beats-valencia-2-0-copa-del-rey.html 2013-01-15T22:40:00Z http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/1815976-real-madrid-held-to-0-0-last-place-osasuna.html BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Ten-man Real Madrid slumped to a dire 0-0 draw at Osasuna in the Spanish league as coach Jose Mourinho failed to compensate for the absence of top scorer Cristiano Ronaldo on Saturday. With Ronaldo serving a one-game suspension, Madrid's pedestrian attack didn't manage a shot between the posts until injury time and was lucky to avo... Sat, 12 Jan 2013 22:07:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/1815976-real-madrid-held-to-0-0-last-place-osasuna.html 2013-01-12T22:07:00Z