Former Manchester United striker Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has today denied he has been in contact with Blackburn about the vacant managerial role at Ewood Park.

Besiktas have confirmed they have all but completed the signing of former Real Madrid midfielder Guti on a free transfer.

Guti today brought the curtain down on a 15-year professional career with Real Madrid.

Robinho has taken time off from his World Cup preparations with Brazil to say he would be open to linking up with former Real Madrid coach Bernd Schuster at Besiktas.

Former England boss Sven-Goran Eriksson has been charged with ensuring Ivory Coast deliver an “honourable” performance at this summer’s World Cup after he was last night appointed to lead the team in South Africa.

Bayern Munich president Franz Beckenbauer has named Chelsea coach Guus Hiddink as the man he would most like to see in charge of his club next season.

Bernd Schuster believes former club Real Madrid will need to give more power to their coaches if they want to entice the likes of Arsene Wenger and Jose Mourinho to the club in the future.

Former Real Madrid coach Bernd Schuster has hit out at his old employers for their pursuit of Manchester United winger Cristiano Ronaldo.

Fabio Cannavaro has called on Real Madrid to “play smart” in their Champions League last-16 tie against Liverpool.

RAMON CALDERON blamed the media for his decision to resign as Real Madrid president yesterday, claiming he was quitting his post for the good of the club.

Real Madrid president Ramon Calderon has resigned from his post with the Primera Liga champions.

Portsmouth midfielder Lassana Diarra is set to complete the formalities of his big-money move to Real Madrid today.

Poland coach Leo Beenhakker is being linked with a possible move to Sunderland as Roy Keane's replacement.

BARCELONA sent out a strong signal to potential Champions League opponents ahead of Friday’s second round draw as late goals from Samuel Eto’o and Lionel Messi gave them a win over bitter rivals Real Madrid at the Nou Camp on Saturday night.

Real Madrid president Ramon Calderon has effectively ruled out any move for Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez following the appointment of former Tottenham boss Juande Ramos on an initial six-month contract.

NEW Real Madrid boss Juande Ramos says his side have nothing to fear in tomorrow’s highly-anticipated clash against Barcelona at the Nou Camp (9pm, live on Sky Sports).

Tottenham midfielder Didier Zokora has dismissed reports he is to join former Spurs boss Juande Ramos at Real Madrid in January.

AILING Spanish giants Real Madrid turned to former Sevilla and Tottenham coach Juande Ramos in a bid to get their stuttering season back on track after parting company with Bernd Schuster.

Bernd Schuster left Real Madrid today by mutual consent with former Sevilla and Tottenham boss Juande Ramos named as his replacement on a six-month contract.

UNDER fire Real Madrid coach Bernd Schuster had few complaints about his side’s 3-1 defeat by Getafe on Saturday, admitting he felt from early on it was not going to be their night.

REAL MADRID secured their progression and kept alive their outside hopes of winning Group H after Raul’s early strike earned them a 1-0 victory over BATE Borisov.

AC Milan managing director Adriano Galliani has laughed off reports coach Carlo Ancelotti could be set to replace under-fire Real Madrid boss Bernd Schuster.

OUR football correspondent LIAM MACKEY is back in top form and full of energy.

CRISIS is an overused word in football. But when just five players turn up for training, and the manager is nowhere to be seen, it’s reasonable to assume that something isn’t quite right.

Real Madrid coach Bernd Schuster has been given a vote of confidence by sporting director Predrag Mijatovic.

Real Madrid have announced there will be a press conference with sporting director Predrag Mijatovic at the Bernabeu this evening as speculation over the future of coach Bernd Schuster intensifies.

Real Madrid striker Ruud van Nistelrooy is keeping his fingers crossed his latest knee problem will only keep him sidelined until the middle of January.

SPANISH football is known for the spectacular, but even by La Liga standards Saturday was extraordinary.

REAL MADRID striker Gonzalo Higuain hailed his side’s fighting spirit after Bernd Schuster’s side claimed an incredible Primera Liga victory over Malaga on Saturday.

JUVENTUS produced a stunning rearguard action to hold on for a famous 2-1 victory over Real Madrid in the Champions League to take control of Group H.

STRUGGLING Juventus are hoping for a confidence-boosting performance in the Champions League tonight when they face Group H leaders Real Madrid.

Alex Ferguson expects Real Madrid to make another move for Cristiano Ronaldo when the transfer window reopens, but insists Manchester United are in a good position to retain the winger.

Chelsea will make a final attempt today to broker a deal with Real Madrid for Robinho in a bid to bring the acrimonious transfer saga to a conclusion.

Real Madrid have criticised Chelsea for their conduct during the ongoing Robinho transfer saga.

Robinho has admitted he is “unhappy” at Real Madrid and has reiterated his desire to join Chelsea.

Real Madrid coach Bernd Schuster is refusing to give up hope that Chelsea target Robinho will still be at the Bernabeu this season, despite leaving the winger out of his squad for Sunday’s league opener at Deportivo La Coruna.

Real Madrid coach Bernd Schuster admits that for “selfish” reasons he is still hoping that Robinho will remain at the Bernabeu this season.

Real Madrid coach Bernd Schuster believes it is a “shame” that Cristiano Ronaldo has decided to stay in England, but has urged his club to put the matter behind them and focus on the squad already in place.

Real Madrid are still doing their best to snare Cristiano Ronaldo, according to coach Bernd Schuster.

Real Madrid president Ramon Calderon has revealed there will be a maximum of two new signings this summer and denied reports of unrest in the squad.

Real Madrid president Ramon Calderon admits he can do little more as the club wait for Manchester United star Cristiano Ronaldo to decide on his future.

REAL Madrid president Ramon Calderon has dismissed suggestions the Spanish champions would be willing to spend €100 million on Cristiano Ronaldo.

Real Madrid president Ramon Calderon has dismissed suggestions the Spanish champions would be willing to spend £80m on Cristiano Ronaldo.