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Real Madrid – Convincing Gareth Bale to Come
A known technique of putting the pressure on clubs and players to join a new team is having former and current members of your team speak in the media, like Real Madrid are doing right now with Gareth Bale of Tottenham, using Luka Modric and Davor Suker as persuaders.
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Cristiano Ronaldo – For the Man who has Everything
At the age of 27, Cristiano Ronaldo is about to become only the third player in the history of the Portugal national football team to reach 100 caps, joining Fernando Couto (110) and Luis Figo (127) in the match against Northern Ireland.
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Real Madrid – Losing Marcelo for Three Months
Bad news for Real Madrid, bad news for Brazil, although the Spanish club is probably a bit more hurt by Marcelo breaking he fifth metatarsal in his right foot during a training session with the national team, probably ruling him out for three months of football.
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Transfer Rumors 2012 – Ashley Cole Won’t Stay With Chelsea
It’s not a final decision yet, but it looks like Ashley Cole won’t be staying with Chelsea once the 2012-2013 season ends, not really pleased with receiving only a one year extension offer from the club and sensing that his future in football is waiting elsewhere.
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FC Barcelona – Xavi on Jose Mourinho, Lionel Messi and Tito Vilanova
Despite having the Clasico behind us, at least for a few months before the rematch at the Santiago Bernabeu or some cup/Champions League meeting, there’s been quite a lot of talking from both sides. Next up? Xavi of Barcelona, sharing his thoughts on Real Madrid, Jose Mourinho, the whole Lionel Messi – Cristiano Ronaldo debate and the new head coach, Tito Vilanova.
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Barcelona – Real Madrid Trash Talk: Gerard Pique on Jose Mourinho
One of the major factors in the Barcelona – Real Madrid rivalry is the trash talking, which took it up a notch quite a bit since the arrival of Jose Mourinho. More bad blood, more big egos, more words and actually more matches, although that is a bit of a lucky thing.
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Real Madrid – Jose Mourinho & Pepe Speak About Referees
You have to hand it to Jose Mourinho. He just doesn’t give it a rest, not even after a wonderful Clasico that was possibly the least violent and tense since his arrival at the Santiago Bernabeu. Still, all he and Pepe could do was to talk about how the referee helped Barcelona avoid a loss.
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Best Selling Football Jerseys in the World
Unlike popular beliefs, teams do not sell millions of football jerseys each year, at least no when it comes to official merchandise. The top 3 clubs in the world when it comes to official replica shirts sales, Manchester United, Real Madrid and Barcelona, combine for just under 4 million in a season.
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Real Madrid – Cristiano Ronaldo Makes Jose Mourinho Look Good
A new design in his hair to flaunt in front of the cameras, but also some rare bravery and playing through pain, scoring through it. Cristiano Ronaldo was the big star, along with his big rival, of yet another clasico, being the one good thing about Real Madrid in the second half as Jose Mourinho tried to spin the result off as a good one.
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Lionel Messi & Cristiano Ronaldo Rule Clasico Again (Barcelona vs Real Madrid)
If the pregame was all about the Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo rivalry and importance, the match was exactly the same. Barcelona and Real Madrid featured other players who had quite an effect on the match, but the big two were the only players who scored, as the Clasico ended in a 2-2 draw, keeping the 8 point distance at the top of the La Liga table.