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Benzema the fall guy as Real Madrid flounder

In a huge show of support, Karim Benzema, 29, was handed a bumper new four-year contract in September.

25 Nov 2017 1:53 AM

Robinho and five friends made the young woman drink ‘to the point of making her unconscious and unable to resist.’ They were then said to have engaged in ‘sexual intercourse multiple times in a row’ with her. (Photo: AFP)

Made woman unconscious, had sex multiple times: Robinho gets 9 yrs for gang rape

Robinho has denied the charges and can appeal the decision.

24 Nov 2017 11:46 AM

Ronaldo was on hand for the birth of Alana Martina after being rested by Portugal coach Fernando Santos for friendly matches against Saudi Arabia and the United States during the ongoing international break. (Photo: Twitter)

Ronaldo dad for 4th time, girlfriend Georgina gives birth to baby girl

Ronaldo tweeted picture of posting a photo of himself, Rodriguez, his seven-year-old son Cristiano Junior and the new arrival.

13 Nov 2017 12:58 PM

Real Madrid’s star striker Cristiano Ronaldo has received criticism for his recent performances. (Photo: AP)

What’s gone wrong at Real Madrid?

Real have never overturned that big a deficit to win La Liga and are also four points back on a revitalised Valencia.

04 Nov 2017 12:58 AM

Ronaldo saw off competition from longstanding Barcelona rival Lionel Messi and Paris Saint-Germain's Neymar, the world's most expensive player to win the title. (Photo:AP)

Cristiano Ronaldo collects his 5th Men's Player of the Year award as Real Madrid dominate awards

Roanldo pipped Lionel Messi to win his fifth Men's Player of the Year award on Monday.

24 Oct 2017 10:07 AM

Reds run over Maribor

Juergen Klopp’s side ended A run of seven group matches by crushing Maribor 7-0 in Slovenia

19 Oct 2017 7:14 AM

Kane didn't score in Tottenham's 1-0 win against Bournemouth on Saturday, but he had found the net nine times in his last five matches in all competitions. (Photo:AP)

Real Madrid to host Tottenham Hotspurs as Cristiano Ronaldo takes on Harry Kane

Madrid and Tottenham are tied on points, and have the same number of goals scored and conceded.

17 Oct 2017 10:09 AM

Spain’s Lago Aspas (centre) in action against Israel in their Group G qualifying match at the Teddy Stadium in Jerusalem. Spain, who have already qualified for the 2018 World Cup in Russia, won 1-0. (Photo: AFP)

Ireland spoil Wales’ World Cup chances

Having turned 28 in July, and with his fortunes tied to a country that last qualified for the World Cup in 1958.

11 Oct 2017 4:27 AM

Members of the Indian team at a training session at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in New Delhi on Thursday, the eve of their Under-17 World Cup opening match against USA. (Photo: Pritam Bandyopadhyay)

Fifa Under-17 World Cup: India set for Fifa date

The tournament has the potential to open doors as to how modern football is conducted at the highest level.

06 Oct 2017 3:03 AM

Real Madrid’s Cristiano Ronaldo is challenged by Dortmund’s Lukasz Piszczek in their Champions League Group H match in Dortmund on Tuesday. Real won 3-1. (Photo: AP)

Champions League: Milestone man CR7 steps up

Ronaldo brace in Real Madrid win, hat-trick hero Kane fires Tottenham past APOEL.

28 Sep 2017 7:20 AM

Barcelona’s Luis Suarez scores past Girona goalkeeper Gorka Iraizoz in their La Liga match at the Montilivi Stadium in Girona on Saturday. The visitors won 3-0. (Photo: AP)

Barca know no stopping

Ceballos’ brace on full debut in Real’s win over Alaves keeps them seven points behind leaders.

25 Sep 2017 1:35 AM

Real Madrid will look to Cristiano Ronaldo and Gareth Bale for goals when they play hosts Alaves in their La Liga match on Saturday. (Photo: AP)

Zinedine Zidane pleads for calm amid Real slump

When Madrid swept a crisis-ridden Barca aside 5-1 in the Spanish Super Cup last month, Zinedine Zidane’s men were expected to romp to the title.

23 Sep 2017 1:38 AM

Barcelona's Lionel Messi kicks the ball during the Spanish La Liga soccer match between FC Barcelona and Eibar at the Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona. (Photo: AP)

La Liga: Lionel Messi keeps Barcelona ‘perfect’

Sergi Enrich reduced the arrears when he capitalised on some sloppy Barca defending to slot home David Junca’s cross.

21 Sep 2017 3:00 AM

Cristiano Ronaldo’s return to boost Real

Ronaldo was sent off during the Spanish Super Cup win over Barcelona on Aug. 13

19 Sep 2017 12:42 AM

Afghan kids play beach football in Kabul’s Ghazi Stadium, once the venue of executions under Taliban rule. (Photo: AFP)

No sand, no problem for beach football in Afghanistan

Football is hugely popular in Afghanistan with kids playing on dirt roads, in markets and in schools.

16 Sep 2017 3:14 AM

Real Madrid’s Cristiano Ronaldo scores against APOEL Nicosia in their Champions League group stage match at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium in Madrid on Wednesday. Madrid won 3-0. (Photo: AFP)

Cristiano Ronaldo, Real Madrid back in groove

The Portuguese doubled his tally from the penalty spot before Sergio Ramos’s overhead kick rounded off the scoring.

15 Sep 2017 6:45 AM

It was the Portuguese's first game since being suspended for shoving a referee in the Spanish Super Cup final last month. (Photo: AP)

Champions League: Cristiano Ronaldo back with brace as Real Madrid, Man City, Spurs win

Cristiano Ronaldo took his Champions League tally to 107 goals on his return as Real Madrid beat APOEL 3-0.

14 Sep 2017 2:25 PM

Marcelo was shown a straight red card for kicking out at Jefferson Lerma as the game entered stoppage time. (Photo: AP)

Real Madrid held by Levante as Marcelo sees red

Despite Cristiano Ronaldo's continued absence through suspension, Gareth Bale and Isco were left on the bench.

09 Sep 2017 7:25 PM

Punishment upheld: Ronaldo’s ban appeal rejected

“Another incomprehensible decision,” Ronaldo posted to his over 57 million Twitter followers.

24 Aug 2017 1:38 AM

The Portuguese will not return to domestic action until September 20 against Real Betis, but can play in the Champions League.(Photo: AP)

Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo fumes at 'incomprehensible' upholding of five-match ban

Cristiano Ronaldo reacted angrily to being dismissed during the second half of a 3-1 first-leg Supercopa victory for Real against Barcelona.

23 Aug 2017 2:38 PM

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