Jan 06, 2013
Barcelona's Lionel Messi, Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo and Barcelona's Andres Iniesta will contend for the Ballon d'Or award after outstanding 2012 seasons. Read Article Lionel Messi faces stiff competition for Ballon d'Or award
Jan 04, 2013
Jose Mourinho and Cristiano Ronaldo may be on their way out of the club unless there is a major turnaround in fortunes for Real, writes Andy Mitten. Read Article Some harsh realities hit home for Real Madrid
Jan 01, 2013
Speculation of big transfers is rife again now the January window is open. Read Article Return of European football's 'silly season'
Nov 29, 2012
Iniesta's hopes of securing the award are slim, such is the dominance of the two contenders from last year as well. Read Article Iniesta joins Messi and Ronaldo as Ballon d'Or outsider
Nov 21, 2012
The Real Madrid forward still has an affinity with Sir Alex Ferguson and the other Manchester club as he prepares to face Roberto Mancini's side. Read Article Champions League: Cristiano Ronaldo still sees red in Manchester
Nov 18, 2012
Real Madrid stroll to a comfortable 5-1 win over Athletic Bilbao, while Bayern Munich extend their lead at the top of the Bundesliga despite being held to a draw by Nurnberg. Read Article European football round-up: Messi double helps fire Barcelona to win over Zaragoza
Oct 17, 2012
England will now play their game today after a waterlogged pitch prevented it from going ahead last night, while the rest of the UK and Ireland suffered a night of mixed fortunes. Read Article World Cup 2014 qualifying: England match with Poland postponed due to heavy rain
Oct 08, 2012
The showdown between Real Madrid and Barcelona again came down to Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi, and they were each up to the task as both scored a brace for a 2-2 draw. Read Article Shooting stars for Real and Barcelona share the spoils
Sep 19, 2012
Cristiano Ronaldo's game-winning goal didn't just lift Real Madrid over Manchester City, it hoisted up hopes in the Bernabeu that the season was not lost, writes Andy Mitten. Read Article Win over Manchester City stops slide for Jose Mourinho and Real Madrid
Sep 19, 2012
For someone who has an uneasy relationship with the media, Cristiano Ronaldo is adept at using them for his own means, explains Andy Mitten Read Article Cristiano Ronaldo plays a game on and off the pitch
