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Jose Mourinho Pens New Deal With Real Madrid, Aston Villa’s Search Continues

Who Ate All the Pies 22 May @ 09:45 AM EDT Blog Details : Related Items
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By Alan Duffy

Fans of Chelsea, Liverpool and er, Aston Villa (maybe), will all no doubt be disappointed by the news that Mr. Special One has decided to stay with La Liga champs Real Madrid for another four years by way of signing a two-year contract extension up until 2016.

Mou Signs New Four Year Contract At Real Madrid

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Jose Mourinho has signed a new contract with Real Madrid that will keep him at the Bernabeu until 2016.

A statement on the Madrid website read:

"Real Madrid and Jose Mourinho have reached an agreement to extend the coach's contract with the club until June 30, 2016.

Mourinho Signs News Four Year Deal At Real Madrid

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Jose Mourinho has signed a new contract with Real Madrid that will keep him at the Bernabeu until 2016.

A statement on the Madrid website read:

"Real Madrid and Jose Mourinho have reached an agreement to extend the coach's contract with the club until June 30, 2016.

An Ode to Didier Drogba

The Offside - Chelsea 21 May @ 05:46 PM EDT Blog Details : Related Items
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338 Appearances. 157 Goals. 10 Major Trophies.

#Legend

For the better part of my adult life, I've been around football. It's an all-consuming vacuum of sense and reality which has rewarded me with magical displays of individual and collective brilliance. As a team sport, football generally bestows plaudits on those select few men who seem to strike a fine balance between other-worldly talent and self-actualized ignorance.

Real Madrid Throws Grand La Liga Bash At Bernabeu, Ronaldo’s Security ‘Breach’ & Villarreal’s Relegation

Futbolita 14 May @ 03:15 AM EDT Blog Details : Related Items
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Real Madrid celebrated their 32nd La Liga trophy in the grandest way possible last night glamour, fireworks, white confetti and an opera show! You know it isn't a Madrid party unless Placido Domingo proudly belts out the Madrid anthem in a Los Blancos jersey and the Three Portuguese Musketeers get onto the microphone.

Jose Callejon rode on Jose Mourinho’s back during Real Madrid’s title celebration

Dirty Tackle 13 May @ 10:16 PM EDT Blog Details : Related Items
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Real Madrid beat Mallorca 4-1 in their final match of the season to become the first club in Europe's four biggest domestic leagues to reach 100 points for a season. After reaching such an impressive milestone, the club held a lavish title celebration on the pitch at the Bernabeu that was a cross between the final scene in Star Wars and the closing ceremony for the space olympics.

Spanish Primera Division (La Liga) Weekend Preview – 13 May 2012

The 90th Minute Soccer Blog 12 May @ 11:40 PM EDT Blog Details : Related Items
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There's eight matches on the last matchday of the season in the Spanish Primera Division (La Liga) on May 13, 2012.

Espanyol v Sevilla

Both are in the middle of the table and in no danger of relegation. Sevilla could still qualify for a Europa League spot but won't be favored on the road in this match.

Lots At Stake On Final Weekend In La Liga

Soccer Tickets Online 11 May @ 09:31 AM EDT Blog Details : Related Items
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While the title race has been decided, there is still the matter of a Champions League spot, two Europa League berths and two relegation places are to be claimed or avoided in what promises to be a nerve-wracking finale to the La Liga season on Sunday.

Here are some of the stories to follow Sunday in Spain.

Lots At Stake On Final Weekend In La Liga

La Liga Report 11 May @ 02:50 AM EDT Blog Details : Related Items
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While the title race has been decided, there is still the matter of a Champions League spot, two Europa League berths and two relegation places are to be claimed or avoided in what promises to be a nerve-wracking finale to the La Liga season on Sunday.

Here are some of the stories to follow Sunday in Spain.

Real Madrid’s Summer 2012 Transfer Targets

SoccerLens 10 May @ 09:07 AM EDT Blog Details : Related Items
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Real Madrid's Summer 2012 Transfer Targets - originally posted on Soccerlens.com

Jose Mourinho has a successful season in charge of Real Madrid. The Spanish side have become the deserved winners of the La Liga and fell just short in the Champions League.

Despite this, the Portuguese manager will look to strengthen his squad even further going into next season, as Madrid seek European glory.

Xabi Alonso Follows FA Cup Final On His Phone From Real Madrid Bench (Video)

Who Ate All the Pies 08 May @ 04:44 AM EDT Blog Details : Related Items
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By Chris Wright

File this under 'curio' but here's a little snippet of former Liverpool man Xabi Alonso keeping former Chelsea man Jose Mourinho abreast of the score in the FA Cup Final while sat on the bench in the Bernabeu...

Granted it's not the most interesting clip, but anything Xabi is okay by me.

Xabi Alonso Follows FA Cup Final On His Phone From Real Madrid Bench (Video)

Who Ate All the Pies 08 May @ 04:44 AM EDT Blog Details : Related Items
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By Chris Wright

File this under 'curio' but here's a little snippet of former Liverpool man Xabi Alonso keeping former Chelsea man Jose Mourinho abreast of the score in the FA Cup Final while sat on the bench in the Bernabeu...

Granted it's not the most interesting clip, but anything Xabi is okay by me.

Real Madrid Celebrate La Liga Title Win On Flight Home, Plaza de Cibeles In ‘Fiesta’ Mode

Futbolita 03 May @ 04:51 AM EDT Blog Details : Related Items
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They couldn't do it at the Bernabeu, but they did it anyway! Real Madrid finally picked up their 32nd Spanish League title after their 3-0 win over Bilbao at the San Mames last night. It was their first La Liga since 2008 and the Los Blancos celebrated it in the most cliché manner possible in football by singing Queen's 'We are the Champions' on their flight back to Madrid.

Real Madrid Celebrate La Liga Title Win On Flight Home, Plaza de Cibeles In ‘Fiesta’ Mode

Futbolita 03 May @ 04:51 AM EDT Blog Details : Related Items
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They couldn't do it at the Bernabeu, but they did it anyway! Real Madrid finally picked up their 32nd Spanish League title after their 3-0 win over Bilbao at the San Mames last night. It was their first La Liga since 2008 and the Los Blancos celebrated it in the most cliché manner possible in football by singing Queen's 'We are the Champions' on their flight back to Madrid.

3 Goals, 3 Down, 3 To Go (Real Madrid 3 – Sevilla 0)

Madridista Mac 01 May @ 10:01 PM EDT Blog Details : Related Items
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A Full Bernabeu beholds a Ronaldo Goal - What a Magnificent Sight!
3 Points down, 3 Points to go: for our 32nd La Liga Title. After Ronaldo's fabulous opener and Benzema's brace last night, we needed a Barca loss to Rayo to get our hands on the Trophy. Last night however, Barca made Rayo ‘pay for the broken plates': thus, we are now left with the arduous task of winning the title at one of Spain's Football Temples, Athletic Bilbao's San Mames – current home of Pep Guardiola's mentor (Marcelo Bielsa) this Wednesday.

LA LIGA LUNES: Barca’s Rayo Rampage, Real Players Were ‘Tired, Sad’, Nagore Aramburu Face Of Jewellery Brand

Futbolita 30 April @ 05:03 AM EDT Blog Details : Related Items
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Now that Barca coach Pep Guardiola has announced he'll be leaving at the end of the season, he can expect to find photographers and spies of Abramovich hiding in the bushes outside his home for the next three months. After their Champions League elimination in Chelsea's hands on Tuesday, the Blaugranas set things right again with their 7-0 mauling of Rayo Vallecano last night.

Madrid, Barca Back To Winning Ways

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Real Madrid and Barcelona returned to their winning ways on Sunday after a torrid week which saw them both exist the Champions League. Real Madrid were 3-0 winners over Sevilla at the Bernabeu while Barca thrashed Rayo Vallecano 7-0 to keep their slim title hopes alive.

Madrid's win keeps them only one game away from their first League title in 5 years!

Pep Guardiola to leave FC Barcelona at the end of the season

The 90th Minute Soccer Blog 28 April @ 03:21 AM EDT Blog Details : Related Items
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It was announced on Friday, April 27, 2012 that Pep Guardiola will not be returning as manager of FC Barcelona for next season. There were rumors recently of Guardiola possibly moving to Chelsea or another team in the EPL.

The decision by Guardiola is right after a couple disappointments in Barcelona's season.

Champions League Results: More. Now. Again.

KICKETTE 26 April @ 07:58 AM EDT Blog Details : Related Items
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We thought when we woke up this morning, this photo would turn out to have been a figment of our inebriated fevered imaginations. They normally are. Image: Andreas Gebert/dpa/Corbis. Thank you, Ruby.

Since Tuesday night's drunken tweeting went down so well, we felt almost obliged to sneak out of the office early and do it all again.

The Great Goal Dichotomy

No Short Corners 25 April @ 04:49 PM EDT Blog Details : Related Items
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As Bayern and Madrid fight through the morass of aching leg muscles in extra time at the Bernabeu, I bring you an MLS play in two parts. The Dichotomy of Goalmouth Tragicomedy, I call it. - Will Parchman

2 giants, 1 objective Real Madrid vs Bayern Munich - A...

A Football Report 25 April @ 12:44 PM EDT Blog Details : Related Items
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2 giants, 1 objective

Real Madrid vs Bayern Munich - A classic. 90 minutes remains in Mourinho's quest to ignite Madrid's everlasting dream of winning a 10th Champions League title. A trophy which Heynckes conquered for Los Blancos in 1998, ending a 32 year wait.

Schweini: Bayern wary of booking concerns

Premiership Talk Blog 25 April @ 11:05 AM EDT Blog Details : Related Items
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As Bayern Munich prepare for an intense second leg of their UEFA Champions League semifinal away to Real Madrid, star midfielder Bastian Schweinsteiger has warned his teammates to avoid getting yellow cards that would jeopardize their involvement in a potential final appearance at the Allianz Arena.

Il Chelsea sogna la finale, Barcellona chiamato alla remuntada

Stadio Goal 24 April @ 10:02 AM EDT Blog Details : Related Items
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Il Chelsea sogna la finale, la Spagna invece un bel Clasico in finale di Champions (dopo quello che c'è stato sabato scorso nella Liga e che ha visto trionfare il Real di Mourinho). Ma perchè si possa verificare questa seconda opzione, in attesa della supersfida del Bernabeu, di domani sera, tra Real e Bayern MonacoContinua a leggere .

Ronaldo, es o melhor?

A Football Report 21 April @ 01:37 PM EDT Blog Details : Related Items
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By Dominic Vieira, writing from Lisbon

There's no denying that the two best teams on the planet are about to go head to head in another exhilaratingly exciting El Clásico, managed by revolutionary men, armed with an elite selection of Spanish world champions, sponsored by the two leading sports brands featuring two electrifying forwards, the two best players in the world.

European Look Ahead: Rivalries take spotlight with El Clasico, London derby

Soccer By Ives 20 April @ 12:50 PM EDT Blog Details : Related Items
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By JOHN BOSCHINI

El Clasico is one of the few events in the world in which the result routinely lives up to the hype, and Saturday will see another chapter written in the storied rivalry.

With a title on the line and both teams looking to recover from surprising UEFA Champions League defeats, Real Madrid travels to Barcelona holding a four-point advantage in La Liga with five games to play.

Cristiano Ronaldo Receives Bavarian Shoes After Real Madrid Boot Theft Incident

Futbolita 20 April @ 04:03 AM EDT Blog Details : Related Items
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Real Madrid became the unwilling victims of an incident on Tuesday, when mysterious thieves crept into the Bayern Munich visitors' dressing room and stole three boots belonging to Mesut Ozil, Karim Benzema and Ronaldo. Of course, it's not so funny when you're actually in the situation and kick-off is only moments away.

Real Madrid Have Boots Stolen From Dressing Room Before Bayern Game, Lodge Official UEFA Complaint

Who Ate All the Pies 18 April @ 07:00 AM EDT Blog Details : Related Items
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By Chris Wright

"Yep, still there"

Real Madrid have lodged an official UEFA complaint about the security at the Allianz Arena after a thief broke into the dressing rooms and stole six pairs of boots and a handful of shirts before last night's game against Bayern Munich.

Thief steals Real Madrid boots ahead of Bayern Munich semi-final

Off the Post 18 April @ 06:30 AM EDT Blog Details : Related Items
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Real Madrid have lodged an official complaint with Uefa after six pairs of boots were stolen from their dressing room before last night's Champions League semi-final match against Bayern Munich. Three pairs of boots belonging to Cristiano Ronaldo were nicked, along with footwear belonging to Karim Benzema and Mesut Ozil.

Champions League: Bayern Munich 2-1 Real Madrid – Gomez Gives Bayern Slender Bernabeu Headstart (Photos & Highlights)

Who Ate All the Pies 18 April @ 05:27 AM EDT Blog Details : Related Items
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By Chris Wright

A last-minute Mario Gomez snaffler ensured Bayern Munich will be going into the second leg at the Bernabeu next Wednesday with a one-goal advantage, with the Germans winning the first leg 2-1 in the Allianz Arena last night.

Franck Ribery opened the scoring in the 17th minute, thunking a half-volleyed shot past an unsighted Iker Casillas when Toni Kroos' corner fell kindly amongst a crowded penalty area with Mesut Ozil equalising for Real, clipping home Ronaldo's cross from about 30cm out.

Through Ryu’s Lens: Bayern Munich vs. Real Madrid. The...

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Through Ryu's Lens: Bayern Munich vs. Real Madrid.

The Champions League always provides an immense backdrop, with an abundance of characters. These characters are usually met with excessive amounts of talent, yet this match at the Allianz Arena got ugly.

Bayern Munich edges Real Madrid 2-1 in UEFA Champions League semifinals 1st leg

The 90th Minute Soccer Blog 17 April @ 05:32 PM EDT Blog Details : Related Items
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German side Bayern Munich won the first leg of the UEFA Champions League semifinals with a 90th minute Mario Gomez goal.

It was a strong start for the visitors, Real Madrid, who had chances early but couldn't find the back of the net. Bayern, who played more of a counterattacking style early, were organized defensively and prevented most chances.

UCL Rewind: Late Gomez winner gives Bayern Munich edge over Real Madrid

Soccer By Ives 17 April @ 05:15 PM EDT Blog Details : Related Items
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By JOHN BOSCHINI

Bayern Munich are one step closer to playing a Champions League Final in their home stadium as they dispatched Real Madrid 2-1 in the first leg of their UEFA Champions League semifinal.

Mario Gomez scored from very close range off a Philipp Lahm cross in the 89th minute to break a 1-1 deadlock.

UEFA Champions League: Real Madrid, Bayern Munich open semifinal round

Soccer By Ives 17 April @ 10:45 AM EDT Blog Details : Related Items
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By JOHN BOSCHINI

Despite the dominance Real Madrid have exhibited in this season's UEFA Champions League, speculation lingers that their route to the semifinals has something to do with poor opposition along the way.

Jose Mourinho's men have yet to play a team from England, Spain, Germany or Italy in their 10 UEFA Champions League matches, but all that will change when they travel to the Allianz Arena to take on German powerhouse Bayern Munich in the opening leg of their semifinal tie.

Champions League: Bayern To Play For Pride Against Real Madrid, Mourinho In “No Doubt” Over Lineup

Futbolita 16 April @ 08:00 PM EDT Blog Details : Related Items
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UEFA Champions League Semi-Final (First Leg)
Bayern Munich vs Real Madrid : 20.45CET

Nothing screams "BLOCKBUSTER" more than the Champions League semi-final showdown between Bayern Munich and Real Madrid. There have been a handful of Bayern-Real playoffs in the last decade, but tonight's edition will be exceptionally gripping because both sides are simply desperate for the win.

Spanish Primera Division (La Liga) Weekend Recap – 14 April 2012

The 90th Minute Soccer Blog 15 April @ 10:58 PM EDT Blog Details : Related Items
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Real Madrid won again at the Bernabeu and FC Barcelona earned a narrow win at Levante in the Spanish Primera Division (La Liga) on April 14, 2012.

Real Madrid 3-1 Sporting Gijon

Real Madrid kept their four point lead at the top of the table with goals from Cristiano Ronaldo (74th minute), Gonzalo Higuain (36th minute), and Karim Benzema (82nd minute).

Real stoppato dal Valencia al Bernabeu. Il Barcellona è ora a -4

Stadio Goal 09 April @ 05:05 AM EDT Blog Details : Related Items
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Si chiude sorprendemente sullo 0 a 0 di partenza la sfida del Bernabeu tra il Real, capolista della Liga, e il Valencia, terza forza del campionato spagnolo. Uno stop inatteso per le merengues, che ci avevano abituato a grandi scorpacciate di goals, soprattutto in casa, ma anche e soprattutto un risultato davvero gradito dal Barcellona,Continua a leggere .

LA LIGA LUNES : Eric Abidal’s Pre-Op Pool Party, Llorente Strikes Again & Emery On Real Madrid Draw

Futbolita 08 April @ 09:32 PM EDT Blog Details : Related Items
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Welcome to La Liga Lunes, our weekly wrap on Spanish football! We'll start off with Valencia, who held Madrid to a goalless draw at the Bernabeu an impressive feat which cements their third spot in the table. Sure, a whopping 26 points separates them from Barcelona right now, but at least they're one point ahead of local rivals, Levante.

Spanish Primera Division (La Liga) Weekend Preview – 8 April 2012

The 90th Minute Soccer Blog 07 April @ 11:53 PM EDT Blog Details : Related Items
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Real Madrid hosts Valencia, Sevilla faces Athletic Bilbao, and much more in the Spanish Primera Division (La Liga) on Sunday, April 8, 2012.

Levante v Atletico Madrid

Both teams are battling for a spot in Europe including Levante who could move up to 4th place with a win. Levante haven't been great in recent matches while Atletico are winless in their last five away matches.

Cristiano Ronaldo Not Impressed By ‘Very Ugly’ Fan Caricature, Signs It Anyway (Video)

Who Ate All the Pies 06 April @ 05:52 AM EDT Blog Details : Related Items
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By Chris Wright

Spotted after Real Madrid's mauling of APOEL at the Bernabeu on Tuesdaywednesdaywhenever, Cristiano Ronaldo being temporarily put out by a particularly unflattering caricature of him held aloft by an autograph-hunting fan...

To be fair, it's not nearly the most harrowing depiction of Ronaldo we've ever seen, with that title firmly belonging to a float at the 2009 Portugal Carnaval.

Spanish Giants Remain On Course For Dream Champions League Final

OK Football Finder 05 April @ 07:53 AM EDT Blog Details : Related Items
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RealMadridandBarcelonamoved a step closer towards the very first "El Clasico" Champions League Final this week by comfortably winning their Quarter Final ties against APOEL and AC Milan respectively. RealMadridovercame their Cypriot opponents 8-2 on aggregate, winning away 3-0 before ending APOEL's fairytale jounrey 5-2 at the Bernabeu, while defending champions,Barcelona, who were held to a goalless draw inMilanlast week finished offMilanat Nou Camp, winning 3-1.