Ronaldo happy to end career at Real Madrid

MADRID, Sept. 6 (Xinhua) -- Cristiano Ronaldo on Tuesday expressed his willingness to stay at Real Madrid for the rest of his career. The former Manchester United striker has only won one major trophy in his two previous years at the club, but speaki

Real Madrid President Perez denies ultimatum from players over Mourinho

MADRID, Jan. 24 (Xinhua) -- Real Madrid President Florentino Perez this Thursday called a press conference to deny stories written about the club in the Spanish press. Perez reacted to a front page headline story printed in Spanish sports paper, 'Mar

Real Madrid, Atletico, Barca all win in Spain's matchday 6

Real Madrid, Atletico, Barca all win in Spain's matchday 6 MADRID, Sept 30 (Xinhua) -- Real Madrid had few problems brushing past Deportivo la Coruna 5-1 to remain eight points behind FC Barcelona ahead of their trip to the Camp Nou Stadium on Sunday

Suspected Ringleader of Madrid Bombings Dies in Explosion

Spain's acting interior minister says the suspected ringleader behind the March 11 train bombings in Madrid killed himself as police closed in on him. He and others who blew themselves up were prepari

Del Bosque doubts of his chance to return to Real Madrid

MADRID, Feb. 19 (Xinhua) -- Spanish national team coach Vicente del Bosque said Tuesday that he doubts whether his former club, Real Madrid, misses him, and he believes current Madrid coach Jose Mourinho is aggressive. Del Bosque left the club under

China's ICBC opens branch in Madrid

MADRID, Jan. 24 (Xinhua) -- The Spanish branch of Industrial and Commerce（商业） Bank of China (ICBC) was officially inaugurated in Madrid Monday. ICBC President Jiang Jianqing, Spanish Minister of Industry, Tourism and Commerce Miguel Sebastian

Barca win chaotic game to remain 8 clear of Real Madrid

Barca win chaotic game to remain 8 clear of Real Madrid MADRID, Oct. 20 (Xinhua) -- FC Barcelona maintained their eight point lead over Real Madrid at the top of the BBVA Primera Liga table in Spain thanks to a thrilling anarchic 5-4 win away to Depo

Real Madrid return to training after Christmas break

MADRID, Dec. 29 (Xinhua) -- Spanish first division league giant Real Madrid returned to training on Thursday after an an eight-day Christmas break. Real said in a statement that Portuguese winger Cristiano Ronaldo and the rest of the squad all return

Guardiola wary of Real Madrid threat

MADRID, Jan. 17 (Xinhua) -- FC Barcelona coach Pep Guardiola this Tuesday gave a huge vote of confidence to reserve goalkeeper Jose Manuel Pinto ahead of the first leg of his side's Copa del Rey quarter-final against eternal rival Real Madrid on Wedn

Barca and Atletic look to pile pressure on Real Madrid

Barca and Atletic look to pile pressure on Real Madrid MADRID, Oct. 25 (Xinhua) -- FC Barcelona have the chance to further pile the pressure on Real Madrid in matchday nine of the BBVA Primera Liga. League leaders Barca travel to the capital to take

Ronaldo hat-trick as Madrid blast past Sevilla

MADRID, Feb. 9 (Xinhua) -- Real Madrid warmed up for Wednesday' s Champions League match at home to Manchester United with a comfortable win at home to a conformist Sevilla. Cristiano Ronaldo scored a hat-trick after Karim Benzema had opened the scor

Real Madrid make it perfect 10 in ACB basketball league

MADRID, Dec. 2 (Xinhua) -- Real Madrid made it a perfect 10 out of 10 as they defeated CAI Zaragoza 94-79 to continue their perfect start to the season in the Endesa ACB Basketball League. Jaycee Carroll netted 18 points in a solid all round performa

Messi double as Barca keep up pace with Madrid

MADRID, April 14 (Xinhua) -- FC Barcelona ended four points behind league leaders Real Madrid after a hard fought 2-1 win away to fifth placed Levante on Saturday. Barca needed a fine second half performance from substitute Isaac Cuenca to help them

IOC evaluation commission begins visit to Madrid

MADRID, March 17 (Xinhua) -- The bid from the Spanish capital city of Madrid to host the 2020 Olympic Games is under the spotlight when the Evaluation Commission of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) visits the city to investigate the details

Former Real Madrid hero, Zarraga, dies aged 81

MADRID, April 4 (Xinhua) -- Real Madrid announced this Wednesday that former captain, Jose Maria Zarraga had died on Tuesday at the age of 81. Zarraga, who was born in 1930 in the Basque country, began his carear with Las Arenas Getxo, before signing

Real Madrid book place in last 8 of Champions League

MADRID, March 14 (Xinhua) -- Real Madrid had few problems in qualifying for the last eight of the Champions League as they defeated CSKA Moscow 4-1 in the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium on Wednesday night. The win, which came thanks to goals from Gonzalo

Kaka confirms staying in Real Madrid

MADRID, May 17 (Xinhua) -- Real Madrid midfielder Kaka insisted on Tuesday that he has not intention of leaving the club after just two seasons in the Santiago Bernabeu. The Brazilian arrived two summers ago in a deal worth around 100 million dollars

Messi scores four, Real Madrid keep lead in Primera Liga

MADRID, Feb. 19 (Xinhua) -- Real Madrid maintain their 10 point lead over FC Barcelona in the 23rd round of games in Spain's BBVA Primera Liga on Sunday. Real Madrid cruised to a comfortable 4-0 win at home to relegation haunted Racing Santander, whi

Easy win for Real Madrid against 10-man Racing

MADRID, Feb. 18 (Xinhua) -- Real Madrid temporarily opened up a 13 point lead over FC Barcelona at the top of the La Liga thanks to a very comfortable 4-0 win at home to Racing Santander on Saturday. Despite his side returning to Champions League act

Real Madrid confirm Callejon's signing from Espanyo

MADRID, May 23 (Xinhua) -- Real Madrid confirmed the signing of Espanyol winger Jose Callejon on Monday. The club has agreed a five year deal to take the player, who began his career in the Real Madrid youth system back to the club in a deal thought