Ronaldo scores first Real goal

Cristiano Ronaldo scored his first goal for Real Madrid netting the opener from the penalty spot in a 4-2 friendly win over Ecuador's Liga de Quito at the Bernabeu in Madrid on Tuesday. The......

Ronaldo fails to sparkle on Real Madrid home debut

Cristiano Ronaldo made a disappointingly low-key home debut for Real Madrid against Saudi Arabian club Al Ittihad in their Peace Cup match at the Bernabeu on Sunday. Real's next match in the Peace......

Brazil stadium fence felled by "avalanche" celebration

Several fans were injured when a fence collapsed during the so-called "avalanche" celebration at a Libertadores Cup match in Brazil. The celebration, common all over South America, involves......

Mourinho dismisses Owen-related speculation

Nemanja Vidic should be given at least a two-match ban for his red card in the Club World Cup final and miss Manchester United's Champions League ties against Inter Milan, the Serie A club's coach......

Pique expects Barcelona to benefit from Neymar's Olympic glow

IMAGE: Neymar kisses his gold medal. Photograph: Ueslei Marcelino/Reuters. Neymar should return to Spain with renewed enthusiasm after leading Brazil to their first soccer gold medal at an......