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Struggling China boss needs the 'Becks effect'
Mar 21, 2013 21:55 EDT
China boss Jose Antonio Camacho will hope a sprinkling of stardust from the visiting David Beckham will rub off on his team as he fights for his job in Friday's crunch Asian Cup qualifier with Iraq.
Capello plays down Chelsea link
Mar 21, 2013 17:29 EDT
Russia coach Fabio Capello insists he has had no contact with Chelsea after being linked with a move to the Premier League club.
Del Bosque says Mourinho's claims 'childish'
Mar 21, 2013 08:37 EDT
Spain coach Vicente del Bosque has dismissed as "childish" Jose Mourinho's claims that there were irregularities in FIFA's World Coach of the Year vote.
Messi museum planned in home town of Rosario
Mar 20, 2013 18:05 EDT
A museum celebrating the exploits of legendary Argentine footballer Lionel Messi is to be built in the Barcelona star's home city of Rosario.
Beckham, in Beijing, says open to playing on
Mar 20, 2013 15:08 EDT
Sporting legend David Beckham raised the prospect of one last stop on his global football journey Wednesday, refusing to rule out playing in China after his contract with Paris Saint-Germain ends.
Mourinho comes in for new Ramos criticism
Mar 20, 2013 13:38 EDT
Real Madrid defender Sergio Ramos has said he would have preferred manager Jose Mourinho to laud his own side's efforts rather than those of Manchester United after Madrid eliminated the English side from the Champions League.
France game 'key to qualification' - Busquets
Mar 20, 2013 13:33 EDT
Spain midfielder Sergio Busquets is targeting six points from two crucial World Cup qualifiers against Finland and France over the next six days to help secure the world champions place in Brazil next year.
Mourinho claims World Coach vote was erroneous
Mar 20, 2013 13:20 EDT
Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho has questioned the awarding of FIFA's World Coach of the Year for 2012 to Spain manager Vicente del Bosque, claiming there were people who voted for him that had their votes changed.
Suarez admits faults but defends 'slyness'
Mar 19, 2013 19:14 EDT
Liverpool striker Luis Suarez admitted Tuesday he has made mistakes on the pitch that have earned him a bad reputation, but the controversial Uruguayan star defended his "slyness" and "character" in an interview with AFP.
United move has made me a better 'keeper: De Gea
Mar 19, 2013 17:50 EDT
Spanish goalkeeper David De Gea believes his move from Atletico Madrid to Premier League giants Manchester United has helped him evolve into both a better man and a better player.
Real must take lead to Istanbul, says Mourinho
Mar 19, 2013 14:19 EDT
Real Madrid must beat Galatasaray in their Champions League quarter-final home leg or else they face a tough time in the return leg in Turkey, coach Jose Mourinho said on Tuesday.
Benzema ponders goalless run for France
Mar 19, 2013 14:15 EDT
France striker Karim Benzema on Tuesday pondered his recent barren run in front of goal for France as Les Bleus prepare to face Georgia and Spain in crucial World Cup qualifiers.
Ramos proud on eve of 100th cap
Mar 19, 2013 13:27 EDT
Spanish central defender Sergio Ramos was a proud man on Tuesday as he prepared to win his 100th cap for his country in Friday's World Cup qualifier against Finland.
Michael Owen to retire at end of season
Mar 19, 2013 11:46 EDT
Former England striker Michael Owen announced on Tuesday that he will bring down the curtain on his professional career at the end of the current season.
Brazil's Ramires out of Italy test
Mar 19, 2013 09:14 EDT
Brazil coach Luiz Felipe Scolari will have to do without Chelsea midfielder Ramires for Thursday's friendly with Italy in Geneva but hopes he will be fit to face Russia five days later in London, the Brazilian Football Confederation said Tuesday.
Madrid mayor hails first day of IOC visit a success
Mar 18, 2013 15:42 EDT
Madrid mayor Ana Botella hailed the first day of the International Olympic Committee's Evaluation Commission's four-day inspection of the city's candidacy for the 2020 Olympic Games a success.
Beckham remains on top of best-paid list
Mar 18, 2013 14:28 EDT
David Beckham is out in front as the highest-paid player in world football, according to a report that appears in Tuesday's edition of France Football magazine.
Deschamps considers rotation ahead of Spain clash
Mar 18, 2013 13:58 EDT
France coach Didier Deschamps on Monday admitted that he could be persuaded to rest players for Friday's World Cup qualifier against Georgia with the following game against Spain in mind.
Debuchy out of French tests
Mar 18, 2013 12:46 EDT
Newcastle right-back Mathieu Debuchy will miss France's upcoming World Cup qualifiers against Georgia and Spain on March 22 and 26 with a left thigh injury, the French Football Federation said Monday, with Rod Fanni deputising.
PSG held as Beckham returns to scene of 1998 shame
Mar 17, 2013 18:53 EDT
David Beckham returned to the scene of his infamous 1998 World Cup red card horror show on Sunday, but was unable to inspire his Paris Saint-Germain team to victory in a 2-2 draw with Saint-Etienne.
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| Full name | Real Madrid Club de Fútbol[1] | |||
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| Nickname(s) | Los Blancos (The Whites) Los Merengues (The Merengues) Los Galácticos (The Superstars)[2] | |||
| Founded | 6 March 1902 (as Madrid Football Club)[2] | |||
| Ground | Estadio Santiago Bernabéu (Capacity: 80,354[1]) | |||
| President |  Florentino Pérez | |||
| Head Coach |  Manuel Pellegrini | |||
| League | La Liga | |||
| 2008–09 | La Liga, 2nd | |||
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