Karanka: no divisions at Real Madrid

MADRID, Sept. 26 (Xinhua) -- Real Madrid assistant coach Aitor Karanka was giving few secrets away ahead of his side' s Champions League clash at home to Ajax on Tuesday night. Karanka gave the pre-match press conference instead of Jose Mourinho, who

IN THE NEWS - Iraq War Anniversary and the Madrid Bombings

IN THE NEWS - Iraq War Anniversary and the Madrid Bombings By Cynthia Kirk Broadcast: Saturday, March 20, 2004 Broacast: March 20, 2004 This is Steve Ember with In the News, in VOA Special English. Pr

Real Madrid into Copa del Rey last 16

Real Madrid into Copa del Rey last 16

eal Madrid loses leadership

MADRID, Feb. 5 (Xinhua) -- Real Madrid lost their leadership of the ACB Endesa Basketball League after a home defeat to Gescrap Bilbao on Sunday night. Madrid may have beaten the Basques in the EuroLeague just three days earlier, but Bilbao have long

Real Madrid crush Osasuna 7-1

MADRID, Nov. 6 (Xinhua) -- Real Madrid suffered no ill effects from the first ever midday kick off at the Santiago Bernabeu stadium as they crushed Osasuna 7-1 in matchday 11 of the BBVA Primera Liga. Osasuna had kicked off the day eighth in the tabl

Real Madrid go top as Barca held

MADRID, Oct. 22 (Xinhua) -- Cristiano Ronaldo scored a hat-trick as Real Madrid won 4-0 away to Malaga on Saturday night. The Portuguese international was back to his best as Real Madrid tore into a Malaga side that was looking forward to showing its

Angola to play friendly against Real Madrid

LUANDA, May 16 (Xinhua) -- Cristoffer Laurens Komen, an envoy from Spain's La Liga team Real Madrid, is expected to check the pitch conditions for a possible friendly match here with the Angolan national team, Angolan sports official said here on Mon

Real Madrid win in Bilbao to maintain slim title hopes

MADRID, April 9 (Xinhua) -- Kaka scored two penalties（处罚惩罚） as Real Madrid won 3-0 away to Athletic Club Bilbao in the Spanish BBVA Primera Liga on Saturday night. The win means that Madrid still have a slight chance of overtaking FC Barc

Nadal into Madrid last eight with walkover

MADRID, May 5 (Xinhua) -- Top seed Rafael Nadal advanced into the quarterfinal of the 5.8-million-euro ATP/WTA Madrid Masters in an easy way, as opponent Juan Martin Del Potro withdrew before the match on Thursday. The Argentina US Open champ Del Pot

Ronaldo: Real Madrid shut Ferguson up

RIO DE JANEIRO, March 6 (Xinhua) -- Brazil legend Ronaldo accused Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson of lacking respect by referring to him as the fat one. Speaking during a press conference involving Brazil's 2014 World Cup organizing commi

Real Madrid win second classic in 5 days

MADRID, March 2 (Xinhua) -- Real Madrid took their second victory, a 2-1 win, over eternal rivals, FC Barcelona in just five days on Saturday afternoon in the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium. Although the game had appeared as if it was to be slightly de-ca

Atletico Madrid book Copa del Rey final spot

MADRID, Feb. 27 (Xinhua) -- A storming first half from Atletico Madrid striker Diego Costa was vital as his side assured a spot in this year's final of the Copa del Rey after a 2-2 draw at Sevilla. Atletico Madrid progressed into the final with a 4-3

Atletico Madrid coach Simeone signs four year deal

MADRID, Mar. 5 (Xinhua) -- Atletico Madrid have announced an agreement to extend the contract of coach, Diego Simeone for a further four seasons. The Argentinean, whose current deal was due to expire at the end of the current season, has agreed a new

Li Na into last 16 of Mutua Madrid Open

MADIRD, May 7 (Xinhua) -- No. 8 seed Li Na enjoyed a comfortable passage into the last 16 of the Mutua Madrid Open on Monday after defeating Spaniard Silvia Soler Espinosa in straight sets 6-3, 6-1. Li Na showed the power of her serve and looked stro

Real Madrid confirms Modric signing

MADRID, Aug. 27 (Xinhua) -- Real Madrid this Monday announced the signing of Croatian midfielder Luka Modric on a five year contact. Modric joins for Tottenham Hotspurs on a deal thought to be in the region of 35 million Euros, ending a long running

Kaka: I want to stay at Real Madrid

RIO DE JANEIRO, May 6 (Xinhua) -- Real Madrid midfielder Kaka Sunday said he wants to remain at the Bernabeu next season. The 30-year-old Brazilian has been a bit-part player under Jose Mourinho in recent months and reports have linked him with a mov

Madrid top Spanish basketball league

Madrid top Spanish basketball league MADRID, Oct. 7 (Xinhua) -- Real Madrid are top of the Endesa ACB basketball league after the second round of matches in the competition on Sunday. Madrid won 100-75 away to Blancos Rueda Valladolid in midweek befo

Real Madrid to open football school in Nicaragua

MANAGUA, Dec. 5 (Xinhua) -- Spanish La Liga club Real Madrid plans to open a football school next year in Nicaragua, diplomatic sources said Wednesday. A delegation from the team will visit the Central American nation next week as part of the club's

Real Madrid can be champions by Sunday night

MADRID, April 28 (Xinhua) -- The destiny of the BBVA Primera Liga title could be decided and Real Madrid crowned as champions in Spain by 23:30 local time should results go their way on Sunday. With four matches left to play, Madrid, who have a seven

Real Madrid keep lead at Spanish Primera Liga table

MADRID, March 4 (Xinhua) -- Real Madrid retain their 10 point lead at the top of the BBVA Primera Liga after the 25th round of matches thanks to a comfortable 5-0 win at home to Espanyol on Sunday. Espanyol have traditionally been easy victims for Ma