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The Real Madrid captain insisted he has never breached anti-doping regulations

Ramos denies Der Spiegel doping claims

Sergio Ramos has declared himself "vehemently" opposed to doping after it was alleged he was involved in a breach of regulations.

Soccer • 24 Nov 18

A report from Der Spiegel on Friday night said that Sergio Ramos returned a positive test for the glucocorticoid dexamethasone after the 2017 Champions League final in Cardiff, but that no action was taken as it was deemed to be due to an 'administrative

Madrid defend Ramos over anti-doping allegations

Real Madrid have launched a staunch defence of captain Sergio Ramos after it was alleged he was involved in a breach of anti-doping regulations.

Soccer • 23 Nov 18

Antonio Conte is reportedly not Real Madrid's preferred choice

Conte not in the frame to get Real job - reports

Italian Antonio Conte will not replace Julen Lopetegui if he is sacked as Real Madrid manager, Spanish media reported on Monday.

Soccer • 29 Oct 18

Ramos plays down training ground flashpoint

Real Madrid defender Sergio Ramos admitted he was in the wrong for his petulant reaction to a training-ground incident with Sergio Reguilon.

Soccer • 22 Oct 18

Girona pay penalty as Real come from behind

Karim Benzema bagged a brace as Real Madrid kept up their unbeaten start to their La Liga season by beating Girona 4-1.

Soccer • 26 Aug 18

Sergio Ramos responds to Klopp: "I have no intention of hurting a player deliberately"

Sergio Ramos takes swipe at Klopp over final comments

Sergio Ramos has taken a swipe at Jurgen Klopp's record in finals as the war of words over last season's Champions League final continues.

Soccer • 14 Aug 18

Sergio Ramos's controversial challenge on Mo Salah in the Champions League final

Klopp takes aim at 'ruthless, brutal' Ramos

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has slammed Real Madrid captain Sergio Ramos for his foul on Mohamed Salah in May's Champions League final, saying the Spanish defender brought down the forward like a wrestler.

Soccer • 28 Jul 18

Sergio Ramos and the rest of the Spain defence had a day to forget against Morocco

Ramos admits Spain need to improve at the back

Spain need to make urgent and deep reflections after committing multiple errors in Monday's 2-2 draw with Morocco if they want to mount a serious challenge in the latter stages of the World Cup, captain Sergio Ramos said.

World Cup 2018 • 26 Jun 18

Mo Salah is consoled by Cristiano Ronaldo as he leaves the field

Egypt 'optimistic' Salah will play in World Cup

Egypt's team doctor has said he is confident that Mohamed Salah will be fit to play in next month's World Cup despite suffering a shoulder injury in last weekend's Champions League final.

Soccer • 28 May 18

Jason McAteer fears that playing in a neutral venue will work against Liverpool

Neutral venue could work against Liverpool - McAteer

Former Liverpool midfielder Jason McAteer believes the lack of an 'Anfield factor' at the Champions League final will give an experienced Real Madrid side a slight advantage when they face the Merseyside club in Kiev on Saturday.

Soccer • 23 May 18

Real Madrid take a 2-1 lead going into the second leg

Zidane promises to attack Bayern at Bernabeu

Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane has said his side will look to attack Bayern Munich quickly in Tuesday's Champions League semi-final second leg as they seek to remain on course for an unprecedented third consecutive European Cup.

Soccer • 30 Apr 18

La Liga: Ramos snatches dramatic winner for Real

Sergio Ramos powered in a dramatic stoppage-time winner as La Liga leaders Real Madrid came from behind to beat Deportivo La Coruna 3-2 at the Santiago Bernabeu.

Soccer • 11 Dec 16

Sergio Ramos has opted to stay at Real Madrid rather than move to Manchester United

Sergio Ramos signs new deal with Real Madrid

Real Madrid have announced Sergio Ramos has agreed a new deal with the club - ending a summer of speculation that the defender was set to leave the Bernabeu.

Soccer • 17 Aug 15