Kaka (Soccer)
Lyon hit seven in Euro miracle
Dec 07, 2011 17:12 EST
French side Lyon pulled off a remarkable Champions League rescue act on Wednesday when they defeated Dinamo Zagreb 7-1 to sneak into the last 16 at the expense of Ajax.
Barca, Real dominate FIFA FIFPro XI shortlist
Dec 01, 2011 10:30 EST
Players from Barcelona and Real Madrid made up almost half of the 55-man shortlist revealed by FIFA on Thursday for the FIFA FIFPro World XI 2011, which will be announced on January 9.
Atletico aim to end 12 years of La Liga hurt in Madrid
Nov 26, 2011 01:29 EST
Real Madrid and Barcelona resume their own private battle at the top of La Liga on Saturday, Real entertaining city rivals Atletico Madrid, while Barcelona visit the outskirts of the capital city to take on struggling Getafe.
Mourinho happy with Benzema-Higuain conundrum
Nov 25, 2011 08:53 EST
Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho said on Friday that he was happy to have a headache over whether to field Karim Benzema or Gonzalo Higuain in Saturday's derby with Atletico Madrid.
In-form Madrid look to close out Group D
Nov 21, 2011 17:15 EST
Real Madrid go into Tuesday night's home game against Dinamo Zagreb knowing that a fifth straight Champions League victory will guarantee them the top spot in Group D.
Kaka out of Valencia duel
Nov 18, 2011 12:31 EST
Brazilian star Kaka will miss Real Madrid's Saturday tussle with Valencia as he fights to get over a leg problem, Jose Mourinho's coaching assistant Aitor Karanka said Friday.
Jonas brace eases Brazil to victory over Egypt
Nov 14, 2011 14:32 EST
Valencia forward Jonas fired Brazil to a convincing 2-0 victory over Egypt in a friendly international here at the packed Al Rayyan Stadium on Monday.
Experimental Brazil look for boost against Egypt
Nov 13, 2011 15:00 EST
Brazil make their third appearance in as many years here on Monday, this time taking on ailing African giants Egypt in a friendly international being held to raise money for the people of famine-stricken Somalia.
Home, sweet home for Gabon as Brazil visit
Nov 08, 2011 15:47 EST
German Gernot Rohr must wonder sometimes whether he is coaching the national football team of Gabon or France.
APOEL edge closer to knockout stages
Oct 19, 2011 16:54 EDT
APOEL Nicosia, in only their second ever appearance in the Champions League group stages, took a significant step towards the knockout stages with a 1-1 draw at Porto on Tuesday.
Madrid fire four past Lyon in Champions League
Oct 18, 2011 17:37 EDT
Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho demonstrated his squad's strength in depth in a routine 4-0 Champions League victory over old foes Lyon on Tuesday, with goals from Karim Benzema, Sami Khedira, Mesut Ozil and Sergio Ramos.
Mourinho faces Euro headache over Higuain, Benzema
Oct 17, 2011 18:59 EDT
Despite two wins in two Champions League outings, Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho faces a selection headache for Tuesday's clash against Lyon with free-scoring Gonzalo Higuain and Karim Benzema vying for a starting place.
Messi outshines Higuain as Barca stay top
Oct 15, 2011 18:03 EDT
Lionel Messi scored twice as Barcelona cruised to a 3-0 win over Racing Santander on Saturday, a victory which preserved the Spanish and European champions' one-point lead over Real Madrid in La Liga.
Rejuvenated Kaka says football is a joy again
Oct 06, 2011 17:37 EDT
Real Madrid's Brazilian international Kaka, who seems to have put an injury-plagued two years behind him, said Thursday that playing football is once again a joy for him.
Real overwhelm Ajax to take control of group
Sep 27, 2011 17:55 EDT
Nine-time European champions Real Madrid strolled to a 3-0 victory over Dutch giants Ajax on Tuesday in their Champions League match to make it maximum points from their first two matches.
Messi, Ronaldo hit hat-tricks in Barca, Real routs in La Liga
Sep 25, 2011 00:42 EDT
Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo both hit hat-tricks as Barcelona and Real Madrid went on a Spanish goal rampage, shrugging off worryingly lacklustre midweek performances.
Messi, Ronaldo hit hat-tricks in Barca, Real routs in La Liga
Sep 24, 2011 21:31 EDT
Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo both hit hat-tricks as Barcelona and Real Madrid went on a Spanish goal rampage, shrugging off worryingly lacklustre midweek performances.
Messi, Ronaldo hit hat-tricks in Barca, Real routs
Sep 24, 2011 19:36 EDT
Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo both hit hat-tricks as Barcelona and Real Madrid went on a Spanish goal rampage Saturday, shrugging off worryingly lacklustre midweek performances.
Real Madrid claims world-record revenue in 2010/11
Sep 16, 2011 17:16 EDT
Spanish giants Real Madrid claimed Friday world-beating revenue for the sports world in 2010/11.
Man City chief executive quits over 'cancer' email
Sep 09, 2011 12:55 EDT
Manchester City chief executive Garry Cook resigned on Friday amid a storm over an email in which he appeared to mock the cancer-stricken mother of a player, a statement said.
