Real Madrid 4-2 Almeria
Cristiano Ronaldo scored before being sent off as Real Madrid bounced back from last weekend's defeat to...
Story | December 06, 2009Pellegrini defends Ronaldo red card
Soccernet staffReal Madrid coach Manuel Pellegrini defended Cristiano Ronaldo after the world's most expensive player was sent off for picking up two yellow cards against Almeria at the Bernabeu on Saturday.
Story | Conversation | December 06, 2009Ronaldo says sorry for seeing red
Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo apologised to his team-mates and said he hopes to learn from his mistakes after being sent off for two needless bookings against Almeria on Saturday night.
Story | Conversation | December 05, 2009Ronaldo sent off after inspiring Real win
ReutersCristiano Ronaldo won and missed a penalty, scored a goal and was then sent off as Real Madrid came back to beat Almeria 4-2 at home in La Liga on Saturday.
Story | Conversation | December 05, 2009Rooney hat-trick to open the floodgates
Soccernet staffWayne Rooney's hat-trick against Portsmouth last week represented the release of a growing frustration at a lack of goals for the striker, according to Manchester United assistant boss Mike Phelan.
Story | Conversation | December 05, 2009Spain, England, Italy winners in draw
Associated PressSpain and Italy were drawn the chance to saunter through their opening-phase groups when the draw at Friday's draw for next year's World Cup.
Story | Conversation | December 04, 2009ESPN 100: Nos. 48-60
ESPN The Magazine...Man U goal leader earned a record $131M transfer fee and headed for the Spanish club. Cristiano Ronaldo. Ronaldo now plays for Real Madrid, the club for which David Beckham played before the L...
Story | Conversation | December 04, 2009Real Madrid v Almeria: Preview
...Kaka has been increasingly influential over the last few weeks in the absence of the injured Cristiano Ronaldo and he could also be a doubt for next week's Champions League trip to Marseille...
Preview | December 04, 2009World shakers
Jeff Bradley, Luke Cyphers and Doug McIntyre, ESPN The MagazineESPN The Magazine's December 14 issue looks at five key players and teams to watch in the 2010 World Cup. Among them? Didier Drogba, Pato, Torres, Pique, and more.
Story | Conversation | December 04, 2009
Team analysis of the draw
Jon CarterThe World Cup draw took place on Friday night and, as always, had some interesting pairings. Here, we break down each of the teams and their chances of progressing from their groups.
Story | Conversation | December 04, 2009Soccernet says...
Soccernet staffThe World Cup draw reactions from some of the Soccernet columnists.
Story | Conversation | December 04, 2009Queiroz: Ivory Coast clash is key
Andrew WarshawWhether or not Group G at the World Cup constitutes a genuine Group of Death, Portugal coach Carlos Queiroz believes the match against the Ivory Coast could be decisive in sorting out who qualifies - assuming, that is, Brazil goes through untroubled.
Story | Conversation | December 04, 2009Brazil meet Portugal in Group of Death
Soccernet StaffBrazil were paired with Portugal in Friday's World Cup draw in Cape Town.
Story | Conversation | December 04, 2009Dunga to step down after World Cup
Soccernet StaffBrazil coach Carlos Dunga has announced he will step down after the World Cup, even if he leads his country to victory in South Africa.
Story | Conversation | December 04, 2009Five of the best Groups of Death
Tom AdamsTom Adams looks back on some of the most memorable Groups of Death after Friday's draw.
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