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La Liga: Neymar sees red as Barcelona blow big chance

Barcelona failed to close the gap on LaLiga leaders Real Madrid as they were beaten 2-0 at Malaga, where Brazil forward Neymar was sent off.

Soccer • 08 Apr 17

Zinedine Zidane: 'It was a shame about the Napoli goal'

Real boss Zidane says Napoli tie not over yet

Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane warned that it was still all to play for in their Champions League last-16 clash against Napoli after the holders strolled to a 3-1 win in the first leg on Wednesday.

Soccer • 16 Feb 17

Gareth Bale receiving treatment during last November's Champions League match with Sporting Lisbon

Bale on course to be fit for Ireland qualifier

Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane hopes to have Gareth Bale available again inside a month after injury, raising the possibility that the player will be available for Wales' vital World Cup qualifier clash with the Republic of Ireland.

Soccer • 10 Feb 17

Ronaldo has already missed more games this season than last year's entire campaign

Ronaldo accepts he needs more rest time - Zidane

Cristiano Ronaldo has accepted that he needs to rest more and that sitting out the odd game is in the interests of him and Real Madrid, according to his manager Zinedine Zidane.

Soccer • 06 Jan 17

James Rodriguez still feels the love at Madrid

Rodriguez will fight for his place at Real Madrid

James Rodriguez appears intent on staying at Real Madrid despite the Colombian playmaker's opportunities been limited this season under coach Zinedine Zidane,

Soccer • 05 Jan 17

Dortmund players celebrate their second goal against Madrid

Watch all the goals from Real Madrid v Dortmund

Real Madrid and Borussia Dortmund shared four goals at the Bernabeu, but it is the Bundesliga side who win the group ahead of Zinedine Zidane's side. Watch all the match highlights from the 2-2 draw

Soccer • 07 Dec 16

La Liga: Ronaldo hat-trick keeps Real top

Cristiano Ronaldo answered his critics with a hat-trick as Real Madrid came from behind to win 4-1 at Alaves and go two points clear at the top of La Liga.

Soccer • 29 Oct 16

Real Madrid supporters have started to turn on Cristiano Ronaldo

Zidane defends Ronaldo from booing fans

Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane does not understand why some fans have turned on Cristiano Ronaldo as the Portuguese striker struggles to end a barren streak.

Soccer • 25 Oct 16

La Liga: Zidane has title in his sights

Real Madrid moved to within a point of La Liga leaders Barcelona after five of their leading attacking lights got on the scoresheet in a 5-1 thrashing at struggling Getafe on Saturday.

Soccer • 16 Apr 16

Cristiano Ronaldo: 'This thing about the little meals, the little hugs, the little kisses. To me that doesn't mean anything.'

Ronaldo doesn't need 'little kisses' to shine

Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo has said he doesn't need to have "little kisses" with his team-mates like Barcelona trio Leo Messi, Neymar and Luis Suarez ahead of the crunch Champions League tie at AS Roma.

Soccer • 17 Feb 16

New Real boss not happy about transfer ban on the Bernabeu giants

Zidane not happy about Real transfer sanction

Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane has described his side's transfer ban as ‘absurd’ but believes things will be resolved in the coming week.

Soccer • 16 Jan 16

Zidane on the touchline for the first time as manager for Real Madrid on Saturday

Modric backs Zidane to shine as Real boss

Real Madrid midfielder Luka Modric believes Zinedine Zidane’s debut as coach shows that he’s the right man for the job.

Soccer • 10 Jan 16

Zinedine Zidane has worked alongside many great coaches but now has to establish his own methods at Real Madrid

Zidane not 'fully prepared' to take Real position

New Real Madrid head coach Zinedine Zidane is targeting the Champions League title this season despite admitting he is not "fully prepared" to manage at the highest level.

Soccer • 05 Jan 16

Cristiano Ronaldo is reportedly unhappy under Rafael Benitez

Pressure on Benitez as Real call press conference

Speculation is growing over the future of Real Madrid coach Rafael Benitez, with the club calling a press conference for 6.30pm this evening following Saturday's 4-0 home mauling by Barcelona in 'El Clasico'.

Soccer • 23 Nov 15

Zinedine Zidane wanted to take control of the France national team according to Noel Le Graet

Zidane wanted France manager's job

French Football Federation president Noel Le Graet claims he turned down an approach from Zinedine Zidane to succeed Laurent Blanc as national coach in 2012.

Soccer • 15 Apr 14

Zinedine Zidane