Xabi Alonso

Spanish midfielder Xabi Alonso (L) scores against French goalkeeper Hugo Lloris and French defender Gael Clichy
France coach Laurent Blanc pointed to Xabi Alonso's early goal as the key moment in his side's 2-0 loss to Spain
French headcoach Laurent Blanc f
Spanish midfielder Xabi Alonso (L) scores against French goalkeeper Hugo Lloris and French defender Gael Clichy
Spanish midfielder Xabi Alonso shoots to score a penalty
French midfielder Franck Ribery (L) clashes with Spanish midfielder Xabi Alonso
Spanish midfielder Xabi Alonso (R) celebrates with Spanish midfielder Cesc Fabregas (L) after scoring
Spain's Xabi Alonso scores by penalty
Spain's Xabi Alonso scores by penalty
Spain national football team player Xabi Alonso signs autographs
Netherlands Soccer Champions League Ajax Real Madrid
Netherlands Soccer Champions League Ajax Real Madrid
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Netherlands v Spain: 2010 FIFA World Cup Final
Netherlands v Spain: 2010 FIFA World Cup Final
Netherlands v Spain: 2010 FIFA World Cup Final
Netherlands v Spain: 2010 FIFA World Cup Final
Netherlands v Spain: 2010 FIFA World Cup Final
Netherlands v Spain: 2010 FIFA World Cup Final
Netherlands v Spain: 2010 FIFA World Cup Final

Ramos proud on eve of 100th cap

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.
 

Del Bosque leaves out Puyol and Torres.

Spain manager Vicente del Bosque on Friday left Carles Puyol and Fernando Torres out of his 24-man squad for the World Cup qualifying matches against Finland and France later this month.
 

Ronaldo double sees Madrid past Celta Vigo

Real Madrid registered their sixth consecutive victory in all competitions as two goals from Cristiano Ronaldo led them to a 2-1 win over Celta Vigo.
 

Fabregas targeting return to form for Barcelona

Barcelona midfielder Cesc Fabregas has highlighted the importance of getting back to winning ways against Deportivo la Coruna this weekend, ahead of the crucial Champions League clash with AC Milan on Tuesday.
 

Rooney staying at Man Utd: Ferguson

Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson on Friday dismissed suggestions Wayne Rooney could leave the club in the summer after being left out against Real Madrid in midweek.
 

No new injury worries for Real

Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho has called upon all of his 24-man first-team squad for their decisive Champions League clash with Manchester United on Tuesday.
 

Real Madrid-Man Utd clash pure football: Alonso

Xabi Alonso has described Real Madrid's decisive clash with Manchester United at Old Trafford next week as "pure football."
 

Kaka, Villa await chance in Spanish Cup Clasico

Playmaker Kaka is hoping to be involved as Real Madrid try to salvage their season when they travel to face Barcelona in the second-leg of their Spanish Cup semi-final Tuesday with the tie finely poised at 1-1.
 

Benzema hopeful of making Barca clash

Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema is hopeful of being fit for the Spanish champions' clash with Barcelona on Tuesday night.
 

Madrid's Euro hopes still alive, says Lopez

Real Madrid goalkeeper Diego Lopez believes his side are still well-placed to progress in the Champions League despite only managing a 1-1 draw with Manchester United in the first leg.
 

Barcelona wary of Granada, derby clash for Madrid

Barcelona full-back Adriano has said they won't be taking their trip to Granada this weekend lightly, despite holding a 12-point advantage at the top of the table.
 

It's David's night, not Ronaldo's at Bernabeu

"It is your night," ran the headline of Madrid sports daily Marca next to a giant picture of Cristiano Ronaldo ahead of the star's first encounter with Manchester United, the club he left three and a half years ago.
 

Real host United in clash of titans

The world's richest football clubs Real Madrid and Manchester United meet on Wednesday at the Bernabeu in a Champions League last 16 first-leg tie described by Jose Mourinho as "the match the world is waiting for".
 

Real host United in clash of titans

The world's richest football clubs Real Madrid and Manchester United meet on Wednesday here in a Champions League last 16 first-leg tie described by Jose Mourinho as "the match the world is waiting for".
 

Bullish Mourinho confident of Champs League glory

A typically self-assured Jose Mourinho is confident that he will lead a third club to glory in the Champions League, but the Real Madrid coach is wary of the threat presented by Manchester United.
 

Ronaldo hat-trick eases Madrid past Sevilla

Cristiano Ronaldo scored his 20th hat-trick as a Real Madrid player as the Spanish champions cruised to a 4-1 victory over Sevilla on Saturday.
 

Del Bosque says has never witnessed doping

Spain manager Vicente del Bosque says he has never seen any evidence of doping in football during his time as a player or as a coach.
 

Ronaldo own-goal condemns Madrid to Granada defeat

Real Madrid's dismal season went from bad to worse when Cristiano Ronaldo scored an own-goal to hand relegation-threatened Granada a shock 1-0 win.
 

Ronaldo own-goal condemns Madrid to Granada defeat

Real Madrid's dismal season went from bad to worse when Cristiano Ronaldo scored an own-goal to hand relegation-threatened Granada a shock 1-0 win on Saturday.
 

Messi, Ronaldo go head-to-head in Cup semi

Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo come into Wednesday's 'El Clasico' clash in Madrid in the Spanish Cup semi-final in fine form and full of goals.