Person: Fernando Martin

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general

Catching the knitting bug

In the basement of Vibes and Scribes, on Cork City’s Bridge St, is the colourful wool section — which is also the venue for a weekly knitting-and-crochet group.

general

Sounds of summer

soccer

Calderon is elected president of Real Madrid

soccer

New Real president to target Fabregas and Robben

soccer

Wenger denies Real link

soccer

Gerrard move to Madrid not real: Rafa

Benitez: Gerrard stays

Rafael Benitez has firmly dismissed any notion that Liverpool would sell Steven Gerrard to Real Madrid.

Thu, 20 Apr, 2006

Real Madrid target Gerrard

Real Madrid football director Benito Floro has identified Liverpool midfielder Steven Gerrard as one of the Spanish club’s targets as they look to build for next season.

Wed, 19 Apr, 2006

Beckham backing Sven for Bernabeu post

David Beckham believes England boss Sven-Goran Eriksson is the “obvious choice” to take over at Real Madrid after this summer’s World Cup.

Wed, 29 Mar, 2006

Eriksson on Real shortlist

Real Madrid president Fernando Martin has confirmed that England coach Sven-Goran Eriksson is one of seven men they have targeted to become the club’s new coach.

Tue, 28 Mar, 2006

Wenger denies Henry heading for Barcelona

ARSENAL manager Arsene Wenger has strongly rejected reports from Spain that his captain Thierry Henry has agreed to join Barcelona next season.

Sat, 18 Mar, 2006

Benitez poised to pledge future to Reds

Rafael Benitez had a smile on his face after his side’s convincing 5-1 victory over Fulham at Anfield – and who could blame him.

Thu, 16 Mar, 2006

Speculation rife that Benitez agrees new deal at Liverpool

SPECULATION is growing that Liverpool boss Rafael Benitez has extended his contract at Anfield to end fears that he could soon end his spell on Merseyside.

Thu, 16 Mar, 2006

Fresh injury woes for unlucky Ljungberg

ARSENAL could be without Freddie Ljungberg for the best part of two weeks after the Swede suffered a recurrence of a calf injury.

Wed, 15 Mar, 2006

Madrid interest in Fab Gunner Cesc

Real Madrid have confirmed their interest in signing Arsenal youngster Cesc Fabregas but the in-form midfielder is determined to repay coach Arsene Wenger for his faith in the Highbury kids.

Mon, 13 Mar, 2006

Casillas dismisses 'advantage' of Henry goal

Real Madrid goalkeeper Iker Casillas denied Thierry Henry’s wonder goal in the first leg has given the Londoners the psychological edge in their Champions League tie.

Wed, 08 Mar, 2006

Spanish giants fire warning shots

THERE were ominous signs for Britain’s Champions League contenders after a hectic weekend of football across the continent.

Mon, 06 Mar, 2006

New president says Galacticos must come into the Real world

REAL MADRID’S new president, Fernando Martin, issued a stern warning to his players yesterday that those not committed to the cause would be unwelcome at the club.

Fri, 03 Mar, 2006

Perez exit leaves Beckham in limbo

David Beckham faces an uncertain future at Real Madrid following the resignation of president Florentino Perez – the man who took the former Manchester United star to the Spanish capital.

Tue, 28 Feb, 2006

Perez quits as Martin takes charge at Madrid

Florentino Perez tonight resigned as president of Real Madrid.

Mon, 27 Feb, 2006