Real captain Raul backs tax hike for foreigners
ReutersReal Madrid captain Raul has backed a planned government tax hike for top-earning foreigners that has prompted a threat of strike action by Spain's professional soccer league (LFP).
Story | Conversation | November 05, 2009Blatter: Sport healthy and fans 'need stars'
Associated PressFIFA president Sepp Blatter says the transfer of Cristiano Ronaldo to Real Madrid shows soccer has a healthy market despite the global financial crisis.
Story | Conversation | June 12, 2009United second as Real remain richest club
Real Madrid held its position as the world's richest soccer club as English clubs climbed the rankings to claim three of the top five slots in an annual survey by accountancy firm Deloitte [DLTE.UL].
Story | Conversation | February 13, 2008Real Madrid to open Bali academy
Spanish champions Real Madrid plan to open a soccer academy on Indonesia's Bali island by 2008, the academy director said on Wednesday.
Story | Conversation | October 03, 2007Schuster feeling the heat before Liga kicks off
Bernd Schuster promised a return of spectacular, crowd-pleasing soccer to the Bernabeu when he took charge of Real Madrid after the dismissal of Fabio Capello in the close season.
Story | Conversation | August 20, 2007Bolivian president to tackle FIFA on altitude ban
Bolivia's soccer-loving president Evo Morales said on Tuesday he planned to meet FIFA chief Sepp Blatter to challenge him over a ban on playing international matches at high altitude.
Story | Conversation | June 20, 2007Beckham set for Vancouver exhibition match
ESPNsoccernetCanadian fans are set to get a glimpse of David Beckham in action on October 3 after United Soccer League club Vancouver Whitecaps announced an exhibition match against LA Galaxy.
Story | Conversation | April 17, 2007Ronaldo out to prove he's 'not finished'
Associated PressRonaldo is determined to prove he can still score goals.
Story | Conversation | February 02, 2007Wax versions of Becks, Posh make trip to N.Y.
Associated PressWaxen figures of David Beckham, one of the biggest soccer stars in the world, and his wife, Victoria, a former Spice Girl, were unveiled Tuesday at the Madame Tussauds New York wax museum.
Story | Conversation | January 24, 2007Lalas rules out early arrival for Beckham
ESPNsoccernetLA Galaxy general manager Alexi Lalas has denied suggestions that the American club will move for David Beckham before the end of his Real Madrid contract.
Story | Conversation | January 15, 2007Real Madrid to bench Beckham; Victoria arrives in L.A.
Associated PressDavid Beckham won't play again for Real Madrid after announcing his departure at the end of the season for the Los Angeles Galaxy of the MLS, and his wife Victoria landed in Los Angeles Saturday to begin house-hunting.
Story | Conversation | January 13, 2007Real Madrid to bench LA-bound Beckham
ESPN.com news servicesA day after agreeing to a five-year contract with the LA Galaxy that could be worth $250 million, David Beckham said he's coming to America "to make a difference."
Story | Conversation | January 12, 2007Coming to America: Beckham to sign with Galaxy
ESPN.com news servicesFormer England captain David Beckham will leave Real Madrid at the end of the season and sign a five-year deal for MLS side Los Angeles Galaxy, he told Reuters on Thursday.
Story | Conversation | January 11, 2007Beckham agrees five-year $250m LA Galaxy deal
ESPNsoccernetDavid Beckham will leave Real Madrid at the end of the season and join side Los Angeles Galaxy on a £128million ($250 million) five-year deal.
Story | Conversation | January 11, 2007MLS chief hails Beckham capture
ESPNsoccernetMajor League Soccer commissioner Don Garber believes David Beckham's presence will inspire the game in the United States to new levels after the former England captain opted to move to Los Angeles Galaxy.
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