Ronaldo joins Milan from Real Madrid.
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Wednesday, January 31, 2007
Monday, January 22, 2007
Ronaldo Rage Key to Milan Move!
AC Milan aren’t just opening their bulging wallet to throw a few millions at Real Madrid when they can get something for – what appears to be – nothing.
Rossoneri negotiator Ernesto Bronzetti has revealed that the Fenômeno’s phenomenal anger at what he sees as persecution at the White House is the key to a return to Milan.
"The key to a successful and agreeable transfer is in Ronaldo’s ‘incazzatura’ [rage]”, explained the exec who’s got the task of bringing the number 9 back to San Siro on a free transfer.
He went on to adopt a sever bargaining position that makes it clear that if Madrid are holding out for a 10 million Euro Rossoneri offer then they’re just holding out for heartbreak.
Bronzeti knows full well that the player has to go public to demand a move in order to get Madrid to release him for free as a throbbing headache rather than a solid investment.
"Milan are now waiting for an answer from Ronaldo and Galliani has opened the Milanello doors for him. It’s something that Ronaldo needs to resolve”, he stressed.
“The Ronaldo issue has reached stalemate right now, but that was predictable as they were playing in Mallorca and all their chief executives are there while Ronaldo is in Madrid with his son"
With an announcement expected this week one way or the other s the transfer window gets ready to slam shut there were a few choice words comparing Ronaldo to Figo.
“Milan are waiting for Ronaldo to come forward and make a decision, but I don’t see him burning with desire to learn Arabic”, he jabbed in reference to a supposed Al-Ittihad 10 million Euro bid.
“He’s only 30, not 34 or 35 like Figo, so he’s in a different position. What do we do now? We wait for him to decide”, ended the exec with a sly smile.
Sergio Ramos injured.
The Sevillian suffered a sprained right ankle.
Real Madrid defender Sergio Ramos was replaced by Raúl Bravo in the second half of tonight's match after suffering a sprained right ankle. Once the team returns to the Spanish capital, the Club's medical services will assess the severity of the injury and determine the player's approximate recovery time.
MATCH REPORT: REAL MALLAROCA VS REAL MADRID.
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Jose Antonio Reyes 
Ariel Ibagaza Sunday, January 21, 2007
Saturday, January 20, 2007
Robinho: "It was a clear penalty".
Robinho was one of the stars of tonight's match. He scored the Whites' only goal and could have scored many more. When Real Madrid were 1-0 up, the referee failed to award him a penalty.
"We didn't imagine a draw was possible. We played much better than them, especially in the first half. We are improving. What's important is that we played with passion. The tackle that brought me down in Betis' box was a clear penalty, but the referee didn't award it. During the game, I thought our disallowed goals weren't offside, but I was told otherwise at the end of the match."
Source: RealMadrid.com
Friday, January 19, 2007
Real Madrid out of the cup!
Real Madrid are out of the cup on the away goals rule after drawing 1-1 in their second leg match with Betis.
The goal-less draw from the first leg gave Capello's side the advantage, and when Robinho fired home a deflected shot with only five minutes on the clock they appeared to be on their way to qualifying. But despite putting out a line up full of reserve players, Luis Fernández's side equalised when Dani headed past Diego López from close up after Maldonado headed on Isidoro's cross shortly before half time.
Referee Mejuto González ruled out goals by Higuaín and Helguera in the final minutes of each half for offside, and also turned down a penalty appeal by Robinho, and Doblas made important saves from Robinho and Sergio Ramos to see his side through to a quarter final tie with city rivals Sevilla.
Monday, January 15, 2007
SIR BOBBY: BECKHAM MOTIVATION HAS GONE.
David Beckham´s lack of motivation to continue playing at the highest level prompted his move to America, according to former England manager Sir Bobby Robson.
Robson is convinced the decision of national boss Steve McClaren to overlook the Real Madrid midfielder for the Euro 2008 qualifier in Croatia last October, despite a long injury list, convinced Beckham his days at the top were numbered. And the 73-year-old believes that was the first step on a road which has eventually led Beckham to LA Galaxy.
"The decision killed Beckham´s aspiration and hope and, in my view, led directly to this week´s announcement that he is off the the United States for a very lucrative semi-retirement," Robson claimed in his column for the Mail on Sunday.
Real boss criticises Beckham for signing US deal.
Capello is upset that Beckham signed a five-year deal before telling Real and the former England captain has been told he will not play for the club again. Capello said: "He signed his contract before he spoke with Madrid and for me that doesn't seem right." Beckham did not break any rules because players are free to talk to sign deals when they have less than six months left on their existing contracts. But Capello is also concerned that Beckham is no longer committed to Real because he has a lucrative deal in the US. He added: "I believe that if a player already has a contract elsewhere then it is not correct to count on him anymore. I still haven't spoken to him." Beckham watched Real Madrid's game against Real Zaragoza from the private boxes on Sunday, but his team-mate Ruud van Nistelrooy revealed after the game that he is still on good terms with the squad. Van Nistelrooy said: "Before the game he was in the dressing room, wishing us well, it was good to see. His attitude is always good, caring for the team, for the club. That's what he will keep doing. "As players we care for each other and feel for one another if things happen that are not nice for another one. That's what I had with David. "We try to support him, be there for him as much as we can. We can't change what has happened unfortunately."
Real Madrid boss Fabio Capello still has not spoken to David Beckham about his decision to join LA Galaxy.
Ronaldo Has Permission To Speak With Al-Ittihad!
According to Sunday’s electronic edition of popular Saudi financial daily ‘Al-Eqtesadiya’, Al-Ittihad have been given the green light by Real Madrid to talk to the Brazilian striker.
“We are dealing directly with the player now that we have secured the go-ahead signal from Real Madrid,” the Saudi club's chief was quoted as saying.
“I do personally hope that our strong willingness and commitment to secure the services of Ronaldo will finally pay off and ease the way towards getting his official agreement soon,” he added, without mentioning the financial terms of the proposed offer.
Ronaldo also has been linked with a Beckham-esque move to MLS, specifically to the New York Red Bulls. Those rumors, however, appear to be only that at this point.
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I think it will be a great mistake if Real Madrid sell Ronaldo. Because he is a great player and I think he still have ability to show something and bring glory to Real Madrid again if ge has got chance. So I think it will not be a good decission if Real Madrid allow him to leave. And I think Capello will understand it and keep him in the squad and will play him in the matches. Because all we know what Ronaldo can do when he is in form.
Raul and Gago niggled.
Captain Raul González and newcomer Fernando Gago were injured during the League game played against Zaragoza. The number '7' had to leave the pitch in the 15-minute mark after ascertaining that the pain that he felt in the back of his thigh was not subsiding. He has a pinched hamstring on his right leg. He will report for training on Monday and the Club's doctors will proceed to perform further tests.
Meanwhile, Fernando Gago finished the match with a strong blow to his right leg quadriceps.
Chelsea close in on Real teenage sensation.
Chelsea are close to sealing a deal for the latest sensation to emerge from the Real Madrid academy, Juan Mata.
Mata currently plays for Real's B team scoring six goals from an attacking midfield position this season.
Spanish under 19 international Mata's father is a close friend of Juan Cruz Sol - Chelsea sporting director Frank Arnesen scouting presence in Spain.
Match Report: Real Madrid Vs Real Zaragoza.
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Saturday, January 13, 2007
Match Report: Copa Del Rey: Real Betis Vs Real Madrid.
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There was little to talk about in last night's scoreless draw between Betis and Real Madrid. It was a level match between two teams that will meet again next Thursday to determine who will move on to the quarterfinal round of the King's Cup. Gonzalo Higuaín, who made his debut in white, put on an excellent performance on the turf of the Ruiz de Lopera Stadium, while Roberto Carlos had to withdraw minutes into the match due to injury.
0- BETIS: Contreras, Melli, Nano, Romero, Arzu, Rivera (Assunçao 74’), Vogel, Maldonado (Capi 74’), Wagner, Xisco (Fernando 59’), Dani
0- REAL MADRID: Diego López, Roberto Carlos, Helguera, Sergio Ramos, Torres, Diarra, Gago, Robinho, Reyes, Higuaín, Van Nistelrooy (Raúl 71’).
REFEREE: González Vázquez (Galicia Referee Association).
NOTES: First leg of the Last 16 of the King's Cup played at the Manuel Ruiz de Lopera Stadium. Attendence: approximately 35,000. Real Madrid President Ramón Calderón and Sporting Director Pedja Mijatovic attended the match from the Presidential Balcony.
Monday, January 08, 2007
Gago and Marcelo got debut.
Two new signings of Real Madrid Fernando Gago and Marcelo have their debut against Deportivo La Coruna yesterday.
Cristiano Ronaldo Rumors Shrugged Off.
"That's nonsense," said Sir Alex Ferguson. "First of all they haven't made an offer anyway. That's not even worth talking about, it's not even an issue for us." "They" applies to the Portugal International team. But reports have surfaced that Real Madrid is ready to make an £27 million bid for Ronaldo. Neither United nor Real would comment on the report this past week, which also claims that the Reds would want a near-world record of £47m to part company with the player they signed for £12m, says the Manchester Evening News. Ferguson has since come forward however to quash the Real Madrid rumors. "It's nonsense," he told reporters. "Firstly, I can tell you they have not made any offer. And, secondly, it's not even an issue for us, so it's not worth talking about."
Rumors surrounding Cristiano Ronaldo leaving Manchester United have been shot down by the club's boss.
Ferguson remains keen on recruiting Owen Hargreaves but admitted there had been no fresh developments with Bayern Munich over his transfer from the Bundesliga giants.
He added "There is nothing to report at the moment."
Shevchenko tipped for La Liga swap deal.
Real Madrid are reported to be lining up a swoop for Andriy Shevchenko and will offer Brazilian striker Ronaldo as part of the deal.
Shevchenko is continuing to struggle with his form at Stamford Bridge and according to reports in Spain, Real are keen to offer him a route out of the Premiership this January.
| The Ukranian striker has been continually linked with a return to Italy with former club AC Milan but Chelsea have always denied the rumours and insist he is going nowhere. |
| Now Real are said to be in the hunt and are ready to throw Ronaldo into the deal in an effort to persuade Chelsea to sell. |
| Chelsea are unlikely to entertain the idea though as Ronaldo is cup-tied in the Champions League this season and would not be able to figure for the Blues when play resumes in February. |
Guti injured.
The playmaker has a sprain on his right anckle.
Guti had to leave the pitch soon after the start of the match due to twisting his anckle in a confrontational play with a Deportivo defender. The medical exam after the match revealed he has a sprain on his right anckle. On Monday, a more detailed analysis will be made at Valdebebas to determine the estimated time for his recovery.
Raúl: "We did nothing right".
"Right now we must rest and tomorrow we must talk about what happened tonight. We all tried hard but we did nothing right. We must talk about what we must improve at." "We make no excuses. We simply haven't played well. We are responsible for this bad image. This shouldn't happen again. We had a chance to get closer to Barcelona and Sevilla, but we didn't use it correctly." "I expect fans to be bitterly disappointed. We must try to win by playing well. This hasn't been Gago and Marcelo's ideal debut, but they're great players. I'm sure they will do great things for Real Madrid."
Real Madrid's captain talked to the press after the match and made no excuses, saying that the players were responsible for the defeat.
"We always suffer when we don't have control of the ball and today has been very similar to the match against Recreativo Huelva in that respect. Deportivo proved to be dangerous in counterattacks and we never managed to have solid chances on goal."
MATCH REPORT: Deportivo La Coruna Vs Real Madrid.
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2- Deportivo La Coruna: Aouate; Manuel Pablo, Andrade, Arbeloa, Capdevila; Duscher, De Guzmán; Estoyanoff (Barragán, 88’), Riki (Juan Rodríguez, 78’), Cristian; and Arizmendi (Valerón, 89’).
0- Real Madrid: Casillas; Salgado (Marcelo, 57’), Helguera, Cannavaro, Sergio Ramos; Reyes, Emerson, Gago (Ronaldo, 57’), Reyes; Guti (Beckham 10’); and Van Nistelrooy.
GOALS:
1-0, 9': Capdevila. Free-kick.
2-0, 55': Cristian finishes off a pass along the goaline by Arizmendi.
REFEREE:
Ramírez Domínguez, from the School of Referees of Navarra. Booked Salgado (11’), Riki (14’), Cannavaro (22’), Sergio Ramos (58’), Beckham (67’) and Ducher (85’).
HIGHLIGHTS: Matchday 17 of the Spanish League. Riazor Stadium. Higuaín, Robinho and Kiko Casilla were dropped from the 21-man Real Madrid squad list minutes before the start of the match. Míchel Salgado's booking is his fifth this season and it will make him miss next weekend's match against Zaragoza.
Deportivo La Coruna 2-0 Real Madrid.
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Real Madrid Castilla 0 : 2 Real Murcia.
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De la Red challenges Real Madrid over Getafe move.
Real Madrid youngster Ruben de la Red is in the middle of a battle of wills with the club's sports director Pedja Mijatovic.
Mijatovic has agreed a deal with Getafe for the young playmaker, but De la Red would prefer a move to Victor Fernandez's Real Zaragoza, says Marca.
Real Madrid do not want to sell De la Red and is happy with the six-month loan proposal tabled by Getafe. Zaragoza have also made an offer - for the permanent signing of De la Red, which is the player's favoured option.
A decision is expected inside the next 48 hours.
Former Madrid player Luis Figo signs 18-month contract with Saudi club.
Former World Player of the Year Luis Figo has signed an 18-month contract with Al Ittihad for an undisclosed sum, the Saudi club said on Sunday.
"I can confirm that Luis Figo of Inter Milan has signed an official contract with Ittihad starting on July 1, 2007," Ittihad director-general Rafat Turki told Reuters.
"I have no right to release the value but we concluded a deal acceptable to both sides that is the highest, not just in the Middle East, but in Asia for a player that is worth the value."
Italian and Saudi newspapers had been reporting for weeks that the 34-year-old Portuguese midfielder, whose contract with Inter Milan expires at the end of the season, was on the brink of moving to the Jeddah-based club.
Inter Milan dismissed the report several days ago saying in a statement on its website that there was no negotiation under way.
Inter coach Roberto Mancini, who was in Bahrain with his team for a training camp and a friendly against Bahrain's national team, told the Gulf Daily News that Figo would stay at least until his contract expired at the end of the year.
But Turki said Ittihad had clinched the deal in Bahrain on Thursday night.
The club had earlier delayed announcing the deal until the contract was signed, raising media speculation that the talks had fallen through.
Ittihad issued a statement on the same day saying the talks were delayed because Figo had demanded he be paid 70 percent of the agreed sum in his first six months at Ittihad, during which time he would be allowed to end the contract for any reason.
"The negotiations took almost 2-1/2 months. To get a player of such skill and prestige takes time," Turki said.
"A couple of hours after the press conference we were able to conclude the deal."
Figo began his career at Sporting Lisbon and played for Portugal in the 2006 World Cup.
He played for Barcelona and Real Madrid before joining Inter at the start of the 2005-6 season.
Friday, January 05, 2007
Beckham Close To Real Decision.
David Beckham appears to be close to reaching a decision over whether or not he should stay at Real Madrid and accept the Merengue renewal offer or if he should seek out one final challenge before hanging his boots up.
Although the time frame – Becks’ contract expires at the end of June 2007 – means that he can now approach and be approached by other clubs about future contracts, the English midfielder is giving priority to the White House.
"Last season we had talks about renewal but after that we changed President and then we changed Coach…there were a lot of changes and we had to start all over again but I’m sure it’s a subject that we’ll sort out very shortly”, he explained to Spanish mag ‘Futbolista'. (Footballer).
"My family and I are very happy living here in Madrid and I’m very happy playing for Real Madrid, and how my family feels is really important to me", stressed Beckham before going on to talk about a personal taboo that he’s still burning to break: the Merengue trophy drought.
Beckham’s arrival coincided with the beginning of a trophy drought that has lasted from the 2003-4 season to the current 2006-7 – something the midfielder wants to change before he leaves the Spanish capital.
"Personally I’d like to win La Liga, but a football player can’t say that he doesn’t want to win the Champions league even if he’s won it before. I don’t know what we’ll win but I do know that this year we have to win something", Beckham explained.
Real Madrid bid for Cristiano Ronaldo!!!
Spanish giants Real Madrid have made a bid for on-fire Manchester United winger Cristiano Ronaldo.
Real, without silverware for four years, have bid 40 million euros for the 21-year-old Portugual international in an effort to sign him in the January transfer window, the Madrid-based ABC daily has said Thursday.
But the English Premiership leaders have no intention of letting go of the in-form Ronaldo, who scored three consecutive doubles for his club over the holiday period, and have slapped a price tag of 70 million euros on him, ABC said.
It was not possible to confirm the report at Real Madrid.
Franck Ribéry could move to Real Madrid.
23 year old midfield player for Olympique de Marsella, Franck Ribéry, has admitted that he has held contacts with both Real Madrid and Arsenal.
However he said that he will not decide his future until the end of the current season. He’s in demand despite being off the pitch for two months with a groin strain.
Joleon is the real deal!!!
THE opening of the transfer window is always guaranteed to spark a number of weird and wonderful tales created to go alongside the genuine deals.
For every one that has a grain of truth, there will be those that are the figments of someone's overactive imagination and - more often than not - will be found circulating at tremendous speed through cyberspace.
One such rumour that emerged recently of which Evertonians may or may not be aware, involved Real Madrid making Joleon Lescott a prime target.
When told the story, David Moyes simply smiled and shook his head in disbelief.
Just to ease any anxieties, there is more chance of David Beckham coming to Goodison Park in the next few weeks than Lescott heading to the Santiago Bernabeu.
With each commanding performance, the 24-year-old has quickly become one of Everton's leading lights.
Faultless on and off the pitch since his summer move from Wolves, Lescott will bid to enhance his reputation once again on Sunday when Blackburn come to Goodison for an FA Cup third round clash that has assumed huge importance.
If Everton are going to maintain an interest in this season's competition beyond the weekend, both Lescott and Joseph Yobo will have key roles to fill in keeping an in-form Benni McCarthy - the South African has scored 12 times since arriving from FC Porto - shackled.
Yobo, however, is adamant that Lescott is up to the task.
Having proved himself a more than helpful room-mate on away trips, the Nigerian international has been similarly impressed with the way his sidekick has made the transition from Championship to Premiership.
Both men have occasionally had to play out of position during the campaign but when paired together in the centre they have helped Everton keep six of their nine clean sheets.
Now Yobo has his sights fixed on improving that record.
"We have had a lot of injuries and we don't really have a big squad," said Yobo. "Everyone here has got to be able to do a job. I was just doing my best when I was out there but now I am happy playing in my best position.
"But I have been very impressed with Joleon. Very, very impressed.
Thursday, January 04, 2007
Beckham offered two-year Real deal.
Real Madrid have offered a two-year contract extension to David Beckham and will hold talks with the former England captain's representatives during the next two weeks.
"We have a definite offer on the table which is for two more years and is worth slightly more than his existing deal," Beckham's spokesman Simon Oliveira said on Wednesday.
"We will be sitting down in the next couple of weeks to discuss things, but one thing that can be assured is that it is 100 percent certain that David will not be leaving Real during the January transfer window.
"He is determined to play a full part for Real for the remainder of the season."
Beckham's contract with Real expires at the end of June and as of January 1 the 31-year-old has been free to talk to other clubs.
Several teams in England, Italy and the United States are reported to be interested in recruiting the midfielder.
Spanish and British media have said a possible new deal with Real Madrid was being held up because of a dispute over image rights with the club wanting to retain its present 50 percent share.
Oliviera denied that image rights were a stumbling block.
"Any decision that is going to be made will be a footballing decision," he said. "His worth needs to be recognized but that is not a make or break part of the process.
"No decision has been made at the moment but we hope that we will know what is happening by March."
Beckham was a fixture in the Real Madrid starting lineup in his first three seasons at the club, but he has lost his place since Fabio Capello took charge as coach at the start of the present campaign.
He has started just five of Real's 16 league games and appeared as a substitute in another seven.
Cassano Banned from training.
Controversial Italian forward Antonio Cassano is edging nearer the exit door at Real Madrid, according to the Spanish press who said Wednesday he had been kicked out of training by his coach Fabio Capello.
Cassano, who joined Madrid a year ago from Italians Roma, has struggled to gain a first team spot at Real.
And with Capello signing highly-rated Franco-Argentine striker Gonzalo Higuain last month, Cassano's path to the first team seems to be blocked by ever more obstacles.
When asked if his arrival could hasten Cassano's departure, Higuain replied: "I have come here to win a place in the team.
Whether Cassano is here or not changes nothing." Earlier this week, Real president Ramon Calderon admitted Cassano had failed to adapt to his new surroundings.
Figo will stay at Inter, insists Mancini.
Inter Milan manager Roberto Mancini insisted on Wednesday that Luis Figo is staying with the Italian League champions.
"Figo is an Inter player and he will stay at Inter," Mancini was quoted as saying by Calcio Italia magazine said upon arrival in Bahrain to play their national side during the winter break.
The Portuguese winger was linked with a move to Ittihad Jeddah on a luxurious six-month offer.
The Saudi side claimed that they have finalized the deal and said Figo will sign the contract in a huge press conference in Dubai in the second week of January.
Mancini also brushed aside reports saying that Real Madrid midfielder David Beckham is targeted by Inter.
"Furthermore, just as Figo is an Inter player, Beckham is a Real Madrid player. And out of respect I never talk about players who belong to other clubs," he said.
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