http://www.mail.com/organizations/20022-real-madrid.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/organizations/20022-real-madrid.html http://www.mail.com/entertainment/celebrity/2091086-exit-becks-david-beckham-retiring-seasons.html LONDON (AP) — End it like Beckham. David Beckham, whose curling free kicks, rugged good looks and celebrity marriage made him one of the most famous athletes in the world, is retiring from soccer. Whether striding on the grass, the red carpet or the fashion catwalks, Beckham transcended his sport and became its highest-paid player, with a fortune estimate... Fri, 17 May 2013 07:22:19 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/celebrity/2091086-exit-becks-david-beckham-retiring-seasons.html 2013-05-17T07:22:19Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/celebrity/2091956-beckham-brought-credibility-visibility-to-mls.html Ask someone in Asia or Europe a decade ago what they knew about the Galaxy, and odds are the answer would have been limited to planets or stars. Nowadays, it's likely to include a reference to "Beckham's team," the Major League Soccer franchise in Los Angeles. By making the growth of soccer in the United States his pet project, David Beckham put the sport... Thu, 16 May 2013 23:06:03 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/celebrity/2091956-beckham-brought-credibility-visibility-to-mls.html 2013-05-16T23:06:03Z http://www.mail.com/sports/other/2090298-beckham-to-retire-soccer-season.html LONDON (AP) — David Beckham is retiring from soccer, ending a career in which he transcended the sport with forays into fashion and a marriage to a pop star that made him a global celebrity. The 38-year-old midfielder, who recently won a league title in a fourth country with Paris Saint-Germain, said Thursday he will retire after the season. "I'm thankful... Thu, 16 May 2013 15:31:40 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/other/2090298-beckham-to-retire-soccer-season.html 2013-05-16T15:31:40Z http://www.mail.com/sports/other/2088470-ivanovic-header-chelsea-2-1-win-benfica.html AMSTERDAM (AP) — Branislav Ivanovic scored on a looping header from Juan Mata's corner kick in the third minute of stoppage time, and Chelsea beat Benfica 2-1 Wednesday night to win the Europa League following its Champions League title last year. Fernando Torres put Chelsea ahead in the 60th minute, but Oscar Cardozo tied the score when he converted a pe... Wed, 15 May 2013 23:03:07 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/other/2088470-ivanovic-header-chelsea-2-1-win-benfica.html 2013-05-15T23:03:07Z http://www.mail.com/sports/other/2080302-dempsey-goal-assist-lift-spurs-epl-4th-place.html LONDON (AP) — Clint Dempsey scored the tying goal on a sliding shot into an empty net from 30 yards, then crossed to Emmanuel Adebayor for the a goal-ahead in the 83rd minute to lead Tottenham over Stoke 2-1 Sunday and into fourth place in the Premier League. Steven Nzonzi gave Stoke the lead in the third minute, and Dempsey put the ball in the net in the... Sun, 12 May 2013 23:55:07 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/other/2080302-dempsey-goal-assist-lift-spurs-epl-4th-place.html 2013-05-12T23:55:07Z http://www.mail.com/sports/other/2078858-barcelona-wins-spanish-league-with-real-madrid-tie.html MADRID (AP) — Barcelona collected its 22nd Spanish league trophy on Saturday when Real Madrid played to a 1-1 draw at Espanyol. Barcelona wrapped up a title that had been a foregone conclusion for months. Real Madrid's draw gave Barca a seve-point lead in the standings. It's the fourth domestic title in five seasons, and it comes at a time when some crack... Sat, 11 May 2013 23:03:56 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/other/2078858-barcelona-wins-spanish-league-with-real-madrid-tie.html 2013-05-11T23:03:56Z http://www.mail.com/sports/other/2073466-moyes-front-runner-to-take-man-united.html MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Manchester United will attempt to make a smooth transition when Alex Ferguson leaves the dugout for the last time this month, with David Moyes expected to take over the managerial reins. The Everton manager has never won a major trophy in his coaching career, but has long been championed by his fellow Scotsman at United. And Moy... Thu, 09 May 2013 09:19:40 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/other/2073466-moyes-front-runner-to-take-man-united.html 2013-05-09T09:19:40Z http://www.mail.com/sports/other/2072782-chelsea-held-to-2-2-tie-spurs-premier-league.html LONDON (AP) — Gylfi Sigurdsson scored in the 80th minute, and Tottenham twice came from behind for a 2-2 tie at Chelsea on Wednesday night. That left Spurs needing other teams to drop points in the race for England's final two Champions League spots. Oscar put Chelsea ahead in the 11th minute, but Emmanuel Adebayor tied the score in the 26th with a 22-yar... Thu, 09 May 2013 00:29:26 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/other/2072782-chelsea-held-to-2-2-tie-spurs-premier-league.html 2013-05-09T00:29:26Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/2071794-ferguson-key-man-us-financial-transformation.html LONDON (AP) — Manchester United and Sir Alex Ferguson. Apple and Steve Jobs. Will one of the world's most recognized soccer clubs face the same challenges the world's technology darling did after the departure of its iconic leader? The announcement Wednesday that the Manchester United manager universally known as Fergie will retire has raised concerns not... Wed, 08 May 2013 19:32:03 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/2071794-ferguson-key-man-us-financial-transformation.html 2013-05-08T19:32:03Z http://www.mail.com/sports/other/2068616-bayern-klose-top-weekly-ap-soccer-poll.html MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Fresh off a second straight drubbing of the once-mighty Barcelona, Bayern Munich was voted the top team in the Associated Press global soccer poll for the sixth straight week. And keeping up the poll's distinctly German flavor over the past month, Miroslav Klose — Germany's second-highest scorer — was selected player of the week... Tue, 07 May 2013 15:18:11 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/other/2068616-bayern-klose-top-weekly-ap-soccer-poll.html 2013-05-07T15:18:11Z http://www.mail.com/sports/other/2064694-juventus-clinches-29th-serie-title.html MILAN (AP) — Juventus clinched its record 29th Serie A title and second in a row, beating Palermo 1-0 Sunday on Arthur Vidal's penalty kick in the 59th minute. Juventus was awarded the penalty kick when Massimo Donati was called for a push on Mirko Vucinic by referee Andrea Romeo. Juventus finished a man short after Paul Pogba was given a red card in the ... Sun, 05 May 2013 21:28:07 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/other/2064694-juventus-clinches-29th-serie-title.html 2013-05-05T21:28:07Z http://www.mail.com/sports/other/2059534-chelsea-benfica-advance-to-europa-league-final.html LONDON (AP) — Chelsea has a chance to finish the season with another European trophy — even though it wasn't the one it originally set out for. Chelsea reached its first Europa League final, rallying past Basel 3-1 Thursday night for a 5-2 aggregate win. Last fall, the Blues became the first reigning Champions League winner to get knocked out in the group... Thu, 02 May 2013 22:23:10 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/other/2059534-chelsea-benfica-advance-to-europa-league-final.html 2013-05-02T22:23:10Z http://www.mail.com/sports/other/2057050-bayern-munich-dortmund-all-german-champs-final.html BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — The Champions League final will feature two German teams for the first time after Bayern Munich completed surprising 7-0 rout of Barcelona. Playing with a big cushion after a 4-0 win in the first leg at home last week, Bayern beat Barcelona 3-0 in the second leg Wednesday night on goals by Arjen Robben in the 48th minute and Thomas... Wed, 01 May 2013 22:37:53 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/other/2057050-bayern-munich-dortmund-all-german-champs-final.html 2013-05-01T22:37:53Z http://www.mail.com/sports/other/2056236-jose-mourinho-headed-to-chelsea.html LONDON (AP) — Real Madrid's Champions League campaign had just ended in defeat when Jose Mourinho spotted an opportunity to send a message. Even though Madrid can still end a mediocre season — mediocre by its high standards, anyway — with the Copa del Rey title, Mourinho is laying the groundwork for a divorce, dropping heavy hints about a return to the En... Wed, 01 May 2013 16:12:36 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/other/2056236-jose-mourinho-headed-to-chelsea.html 2013-05-01T16:12:36Z http://www.mail.com/sports/other/2054680-dortmund-reaches-champions-league-final.html MADRID (AP) — Borussia Dortmund needed every bit of its first-leg advantage to stave off a comeback attempt by Real Madrid and reach the Champions League final for the first time since 1997. Karim Benzema scored in the 83rd minute and Sergio Ramos in the 88th, putting Real Madrid in position to advance with one more goal. But Dortmund held on for a 4-3 ag... Tue, 30 Apr 2013 23:23:53 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/other/2054680-dortmund-reaches-champions-league-final.html 2013-04-30T23:23:53Z http://www.mail.com/sports/other/2054000-bayern-lewandowski-top-weekly-ap-soccer-poll.html MANCHESTER, England (AP) — After dominating the first legs of their Champions League semifinals, Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund lead the latest Associated Press global soccer poll. Bayern, which routed Barcelona 4-0, edged Dortmund and was voted the world's top team for the fifth straight week by a panel of 15 journalists. Dortmund had the player of ... Tue, 30 Apr 2013 17:29:37 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/other/2054000-bayern-lewandowski-top-weekly-ap-soccer-poll.html 2013-04-30T17:29:37Z http://www.mail.com/sports/other/2048998-liverpool-routs-newcastle-6-0-without-suarez.html LONDON (AP) — With Luis Suarez beginning a 10-match ban for biting an opponent, Liverpool romped to a 6-0 victory Saturday in the Premier League for Newcastle's worst home loss since 1925. Liverpool was undeterred by incessant chants from the Newcastle fans: "Luis Suarez — he bites who he wants." Daniel Sturridge and Jordan Henderson each scored twice. Da... Sat, 27 Apr 2013 20:42:03 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/other/2048998-liverpool-routs-newcastle-6-0-without-suarez.html 2013-04-27T20:42:03Z http://www.mail.com/sports/other/2044656-barcelona-madrid-routed-german-clubs.html STUTTGART, Germany (AP) — The expectation of seeing Lionel Messi line up against Cristiano Ronaldo in the Champions League final, of watching Barcelona and Real Madrid fight for supremacy in the ultimate "Clasico," has been all but washed away. Instead of seeing Spain's two biggest teams play for the biggest trophy in club football, it's much more likely ... Thu, 25 Apr 2013 17:16:45 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/other/2044656-barcelona-madrid-routed-german-clubs.html 2013-04-25T17:16:45Z http://www.mail.com/sports/other/2042984-dortmund-beats-real-madrid-4-1-champs-league.html DORTMUND, Germany (AP) — Borussia Dortmund followed Bayern Munich's lead in upending a Spanish power. Robert Lewandowski scored four goals to lead Dortmund over Real Madrid 4-1 Wednesday night in the first leg of their Champions League semifinal. "It was a royal evening for us," Dortmund midfielder Ilkay Guendogan said, playing on "real," the Spanish word... Thu, 25 Apr 2013 04:13:58 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/other/2042984-dortmund-beats-real-madrid-4-1-champs-league.html 2013-04-25T04:13:58Z http://www.mail.com/sports/other/2040112-bayern-routs-barcelona-4-0-champions-league.html MUNICH (AP) — For once, Barcelona was on the wrong end of the kind of rout it so often inflicts on others. And with Bayern Munich in such devastating form, even a fully fit Lionel Messi might not have made much difference. Thomas Mueller scored twice, Mario Gomez and Arjen Robben had one goal each and Bayern Munich routed Barcelona 4-0 Tuesday night in th... Tue, 23 Apr 2013 23:02:22 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/other/2040112-bayern-routs-barcelona-4-0-champions-league.html 2013-04-23T23:02:22Z http://www.mail.com/sports/other/2039002-bayern-tops-ap-rankings-4th-straight-week.html MANCHESTER, England (AP) — It's turning into a procession for Bayern Munich in the Associated Press global soccer poll. For the fourth straight week, the German champions were voted the top team by a panel of journalists following back-to-back 6-1 wins — first against Wolfsburg in the German Cup semifinals and then over Hannover on Saturday for its 13th s... Tue, 23 Apr 2013 14:16:21 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/other/2039002-bayern-tops-ap-rankings-4th-straight-week.html 2013-04-23T14:16:21Z http://www.mail.com/sports/other/2033756-arsenal-wins-to-boost-champions-league-hopes.html LONDON (AP) — Arsenal moved into third place in the English Premier League, winning 1-0 at Fulham behind Per Mertesacker's goal on a 43rd-minute header, and Sunderland, Stoke and Norwich came away with victories Saturday that boosted their hopes to avoid relegation. Arsenal had a man advantage at Craven Cottage after Steve Sidwell received a red card in t... Sat, 20 Apr 2013 21:38:11 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/other/2033756-arsenal-wins-to-boost-champions-league-hopes.html 2013-04-20T21:38:11Z http://www.mail.com/sports/other/2019058-man-city-beats-chelsea-2-1-to-reach-fa-cup-final.html LONDON (AP) — Manchester City reached the FA Cup final by beating defending champion Chelsea 2-1 in a free-flowing game at Wembley on Sunday. Goals by Samir Nasri in the 35th minute and Sergio Aguero in the 47th built a 2-0 lead, and Demba Ba pulled the Blues back into the game with an acrobatic finish in the 66th. Ba wasted his team's best chance to tie ... Sun, 14 Apr 2013 22:18:38 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/other/2019058-man-city-beats-chelsea-2-1-to-reach-fa-cup-final.html 2013-04-14T22:18:38Z http://www.mail.com/sports/other/2017886-wigan-reaches-fa-cup-final-millwall-fans-brawl.html LONDON (AP) — Millwall fans fought among themselves at Wembley Stadium on Saturday, overshadowing Wigan's 2-0 victory that advanced the club to the first FA Cup final in its 81-year history. Police and security officers appeared slow to react as disorder built throughout the second half. Groups of Millwall supporters brawled with each other and security p... Sun, 14 Apr 2013 00:10:02 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/other/2017886-wigan-reaches-fa-cup-final-millwall-fans-brawl.html 2013-04-14T00:10:02Z http://www.mail.com/sports/other/2016022-barca-bayern-madrid-dortmund-champions-league.html NYON, Switzerland (AP) — It's a Spain vs. Germany double bill in the Champions League semifinals. Barcelona will play Bayern Munich and Real Madrid will face Borussia Dortmund as Friday's draw kept the Spanish and German teams apart. "I find it very thrilling to be playing against the best team in Europe," Bayern chairman Karl-Heinz Rummenigge said. ... Fri, 12 Apr 2013 16:42:45 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/other/2016022-barca-bayern-madrid-dortmund-champions-league.html 2013-04-12T16:42:45Z http://www.mail.com/sports/other/2009182-dortmund-real-madrid-advance-to-champions-semis.html DORTMUND, Germany (AP) — Needing two goals in second-half stoppage time, Borussia Dortmund's Champions League hopes appeared bleak. What followed was one the most dramatic late comebacks in the tournament's history. Marco Reus and Felipe Santana scored injury time, and Dortmund advanced to the semifinals for the first time in 15 years by beating Malaga 3-... Tue, 09 Apr 2013 22:37:02 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/other/2009182-dortmund-real-madrid-advance-to-champions-semis.html 2013-04-09T22:37:02Z http://www.mail.com/sports/other/2008260-bayern-tops-ap-rankings-messi-drops-top-10.html LONDON (AP) — Bayern Munich was voted the top team by the AP's panel of global soccer journalists for the week the German team won the Bundesliga in record time. Barcelona's Lionel Messi dropped from the top 10 players on Tuesday, falling to 11th place. Messi was injured in Barcelona's Champion's League game against PSG last week, although he had already ... Tue, 09 Apr 2013 20:50:05 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/other/2008260-bayern-tops-ap-rankings-messi-drops-top-10.html 2013-04-09T20:50:05Z http://www.mail.com/sports/other/1996848-real-madrid-beats-galatasaray-3-0-champs-league.html MADRID (AP) — With a dominant display, Real Madrid put itself in prime position to reach the Champions League semifinals. Cristiano Ronaldo scored nine minutes in, and Karim Benzema and Gonzalo Higuain added goals in a 3-0 win over Galatasaray on Wednesday night in the first leg of their quarterfinal. Ronaldo put the nine-time champions ahead with when he... Wed, 03 Apr 2013 23:48:05 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/other/1996848-real-madrid-beats-galatasaray-3-0-champs-league.html 2013-04-03T23:48:05Z http://www.mail.com/sports/other/1993914-barcas-messi-injures-hamstring-2-2-tie-psg.html PARIS (AP) — Lionel Messi helped Barcelona gain a slight edge in its Champions League quarterfinal with Paris Saint-Germain, then limped off after injuring a hamstring. Blaise Matuidi scored on the last kick of the game, giving PSG a 2-2 tie Tuesday night in the first leg of the total-goals series. Messi, the four-time FIFA Player of the Year, scored his ... Tue, 02 Apr 2013 23:19:18 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/other/1993914-barcas-messi-injures-hamstring-2-2-tie-psg.html 2013-04-02T23:19:18Z http://www.mail.com/sports/other/1988418-beckham-relishing-chance-to-play-barcelona.html PARIS (AP) — David Beckham is back to full match fitness, just in time for Paris Saint-Germain. Beckham said he's ready to start in the club's biggest game in recent history when it takes on Barcelona in the first leg of the Champions League quarterfinal on Tuesday. "I feel great. I feel fit enough to start in every game," Beckham said. "Every player want... Sat, 30 Mar 2013 19:23:45 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/other/1988418-beckham-relishing-chance-to-play-barcelona.html 2013-03-30T19:23:45Z