Real stand firm over release of Ronaldo for play-offs
Soccernet staffThe row over the fitness of Portugal forward Cristiano Ronaldo shows no sign of coming to an end with Real Madrid sending medical documentation to the Portuguese FA to prove he is not fit to link up with the national team.
Story | Conversation | November 10, 2009Ronaldo ruled out of Portugal World Cup play-off
ReutersPortugal winger Cristiano Ronaldo will miss the World Cup two-legged playoff against Bosnia, the Portuguese Football Federation (FPF) said in a statement on Tuesday.
Story | Conversation | November 10, 2009Ronaldo ruled out for three to four weeks
Soccernet staffReal Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo will be sidelined for three to four weeks after he aggravated an ankle injury in Portugal's 3-0 win over Hungary.
Story | Conversation | October 11, 2009Dutch coach warns Van der Vaart over Real stay
Soccernet staffRafael van der Vaart has taken a 'big risk' by opting to stay at Real Madrid despite interest from a number of clubs prior to the close of the transfer window, according to Holland manager Bert van Marwijk.
Story | Conversation | September 04, 2009Van Nistelrooy targets World Cup place after injury
ReutersRuud van Nistelrooy wants to return to international football and is targeting a place in the Netherlands squad for the 2010 World Cup finals, the Real Madrid striker said on Thursday.
Story | Conversation | September 03, 2009Higuain may turn to France after Maradona snub
Gonzalo Higuain has not discounted switching his allegiance to France ahead of next year's World Cup finals as he continues to be ignored by Argentina.
Story | Conversation | July 31, 2009Del Bosque praises Real Madrid target Villa
Soccernet staffSpain coach Vicente del Bosque praised the focused approach of hat-trick hero David Villa following his side's thumping 6-0 friendly win in Azerbaijan on Tuesday night.
Story | Conversation | June 10, 2009Van Nistelrooy retires from international football
Netherlands striker Ruud van Nistelrooy has retired from international soccer to concentrate on his club career with Real Madrid, the Dutch Football Association (KNVB) said on Monday.
Story | Conversation | August 04, 2008Cannavaro - World Soccer's Player of the Year
Fabio Cannavaro, who skippered Italy to victory at the World Cup, was named World Soccer's World Player of the Year on Friday - only the second defender to win the honour in the awards' 25-year history. The last defender to do so was compatriot Paolo Maldini in 1994.
Story | Conversation | December 15, 2006Beckham considers a playing spell in MLS
England skipper David Beckham has insisted he wants to continue playing at the top level for the forseeable future but admits he may end his playing days in the United States.
Story | Conversation | June 29, 2006Sven won't be distracted by Madrid links
Sven-Goran Eriksson's agent insists the Swede will not be distracted by interest in him from Real Madrid during England's World Cup campaign.
Story | Conversation | June 07, 2006'Sven will be Real manager' - Election candidate
England's Sven-Goran Eriksson will be made Real Madrid coach if Arturo Baldasano wins the club's presidential election on July 2.
Story | Conversation | June 06, 2006Sanz to appoint Del Bosque if elected Real president
Former president Lorenzo Sanz will bring back Vicente del Bosque as Real Madrid coach if he wins the club's presidential election on July 2.
Story | Conversation | June 06, 2006'I retire after World Cup - and that's final' - Zidane
Zinedine Zidane, 33, said on Tuesday he would retire after the World Cup finals in Germany. 'It's my decision and it's final,' the France and Real Madrid playmaker told French television.
Story | Conversation | April 25, 2006Beckham backs Sven for Bernabeu hotseat
David Beckham believes England boss Sven-Goran Eriksson is the 'obvious choice' to take over at Real Madrid after this summer's World Cup.
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