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Video: Barcelona Destroys Real Madrid, 5-0

By Brian StrausNov 29th 2010 – 4:48PM

There was only one team on the field as the world's two best club sides faced off Monday evening in Barcelona. The hosts, playing the peerless attacking soccer that led them to an unprecedented six titles in 2009 and inspired Spain to this summer's World Cup championship, destroyed arch rival Real Madrid, 5-0, in what...

Cristiano Ronaldo Dives With Great Dramatic Flair Against AC Milan

By RandyNov 4th 2010 – 1:30PM

Cristiano Ronaldo and Real Madrid managed a 2-2 draw as the visiting side against AC Milan in UEFA Champions League action on Wednesday, but coming out of the match the talk has focused more on Ronaldo's theatrics than his footballing ability. During a play that drifted out of bounds, Ronaldo got tangled up with Milan's...

Real Madrid Signs Mesut Ozil

By RandyAug 17th 2010 – 10:57AM

German star Mesut Ozil has signed with Spanish giants Real Madrid, the team announced on its website Tuesday. The 21-year-old midfielder had a coming-out party at the 2010 World Cup and helped pilot Germany's impressive run in South Africa. The young squad finished third in the competition overall, and after tallying one...

Clint Mathis Retires From Soccer in Stadium Where It All Started

By RandyAug 8th 2010 – 12:16AM

Clint Mathis retired from professional soccer Saturday night, at the stadium where his pro career began. The 33-year-old Mathis was honored before his final match, a friendly at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, Calif. between the L.A. Galaxy and European super-club Real Madrid. Mathis' wife and children joined him at center...

Kaka Named FIFA Soccer 11 Cover Athlete

By RandyAug 5th 2010 – 12:29PM

Kaka might be hurt, but that won't stop him from dominating the virtual pitch. The Real Madrid star has been named the cover guy for the oh-so-popular EA FIFA 11 soccer game. No small honor. Kaka, whose real name is Ricardo Izecson dos Santos Leite, talked to EA about the honor. "I've always been a fan of EA SPORTS and...

Background on Real Madrid

Real Madrid Club de Fútbol ( Royal Madrid Football Club), commonly known as Real Madrid, is a professional football club based in Madrid, Spain.

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