Person: Florentino

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Zen Zidane ready to pay price of Clasico defeat

Only at Real Madrid could the manager be potentially under pressure for his job at the end of a week which began with the team returning home as world champions.

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Maradona thinks Real Madrid should sell Gareth Bale

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How Florentino Perez rebuilt Real Madrid

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Barcelona to deliver a fitting tribute to Cruyff at El Clasico

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Inside La Liga: Real Madrid flirt with youth but Ronaldo still the saviour

Real Madrid CF v Club Atletico de Madrid - La Liga

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Cristiano Ronaldo's blame game sparks new Real Madrid crisis

Festivities curtailed as La Liga stars travel the world

Unlike their Premier League counterparts, Spain-based players usually have their feet up around this time. But a shortened La Liga winter break this year means everything is speeding up and in places hurtling out of control.

Mon, 28 Dec, 2015

Could Real Madrid turn to Jose Mourinho again?

Under pressure Real Madrid coach Rafa Benitez will surely have had mixed feelings when news broke last Thursday of Jose Mourinho being sacked by Chelsea.

Mon, 21 Dec, 2015

Respite for Rafa Benitez but not for Real Madrid president

Just before kick-off in Real Madrid’s 4-1 win at home to Getafe on Saturday afternoon, a loud chant of “Florentino resign, Florentino resign” rang around the the Estadio Santiago Bernabeu.

Mon, 07 Dec, 2015

Terror threat a big test for football

Gallows humour is much the same among football fans the world over. So the sight of snipers high up in the stands of the Bernabeu stadium for Real Madrid’s match against Barcelona on Saturday inevitably prompted questions about whether they were protecting Florentino Perez against the fans.

Tue, 24 Nov, 2015

Florentino Perez backs under-pressure Rafa Benitez

Real Madrid president Florentino Perez last night offered his backing to under-pressure coach Rafa Benitez, while stating reports he was considering selling out-of-form galactico Cristiano Ronaldo were “lies”.

Tue, 24 Nov, 2015

Real Madrid president Florentino Perez left in a pickle after Barcelona drubbing

There was lots of blame to go around after Barcelona’s 4-0 win in Saturday’s La Liga Clasico at Real Madrid, but it is not clear if any lessons will be learned.

Mon, 23 Nov, 2015

Pressure is already on at Barcelona and Real Madrid

La Liga is returning, a little later than first expected, with plenty of new and old questions to be resolved.

Sat, 22 Aug, 2015

Real strife will leave Ramos in the red

Last Monday afternoon, Sergio Ramos was spotted getting into his gleaming white Mercedes AMG GT coupe on a Madrid street by reporters from local sports paper Marca.

Fri, 26 Jun, 2015

One voice still rules at Real

Real Madrid’s 2014/15 season so far has been full of drama and pandemonium, but the club’s AGM yesterday was as serene as could be for club president Florentino Perez.

Mon, 22 Sep, 2014

Ramos’ Real future in doubt after Perez spat

Sergio Ramos entered last week as Real Madrid’s vice-captain, second longest serving player and fan favourite.

Mon, 02 Dec, 2013

Perez’s media influence weakens

Real Madrid's Gareth Bale encourages Cristiano Ronaldo after he missed a goalscoring opportunity during the La Liga game against Malaga at the Bernabeu. Right: Barca coach Gerardo Martino’s in his fashionable light green polo shirt. Pic: Getty

Mon, 21 Oct, 2013

Wenger ‘surprised’ by Real’s Ozil bitterness

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Sat, 21 Sep, 2013

Bale agent would 'listen' to Madrid offer

Gareth Bale’s agent would be “honoured” to speak to Real Madrid over a potential move for his client to the Bernabeu.

Wed, 29 May, 2013

Zidane steps up Madrid role

ZINEDINE ZIDANE has revealed he will take over the post of sporting director at Real Madrid next week to work more closely alongside coach Jose Mourinho at the Bernabeu.

Fri, 08 Jul, 2011

Zizou reveals new Madrid role

Zinedine Zidane has revealed he will take over the post of sporting director at Real Madrid next week to work more closely alongside coach Jose Mourinho at the Bernabeu.

Thu, 07 Jul, 2011

Spanish press come down hard on Real

TERMS such as “failure”, “catastrophe” and “nightmare” filled the Spanish press yesterday in the wake of Real Madrid’s Champions League exit at the hands of Lyon.

Fri, 12 Mar, 2010

Benzema: I turned down Utd and Barca

Karim Benzema revealed he rejected advances from the likes of Champions League finalists Barcelona and Manchester United before opting for his “dream” move to Real Madrid.

Fri, 10 Jul, 2009

Benzema unveiled by Madrid

Karim Benzema revealed his delight at following in the footsteps of two of his heroes Zinedine Zidane and Ronaldo after completing his move to Real Madrid tonight.

Thu, 09 Jul, 2009

€94m to spend, no-one to buy?

REAL MADRID last night brought their galactic summer spending to almost €200m with an agreement in principle to pay €35m to Lyon for striker Karim Benzema. Lyon have accepted this bid and the player is now negotiating the terms of his transfer.

Thu, 02 Jul, 2009

Hoeness reiterates Ribery stance

Bayern Munich general manager Uli Hoeness has left Real Madrid with a glimmer of hope in their pursuit of Franck Ribery, but reiterated that it will take “something crazy” for them to consider a sale.

Wed, 01 Jul, 2009

Valdano plays down prospect of signing Alonso

Real Madrid director of sport Jorge Valdano believes the club face defeat in their bid to land a number of big-name transfer targets, including Liverpool’s Xabi Alonso.

Tue, 16 Jun, 2009

Schuster: Real coach must have more control

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.

Wed, 15 Apr, 2009

Reverly run continues

In-form trainer Keith Reveley bagged a one-two with Brave Rebellion and Truckers Lady in the feature John Smith’s No Nonsense Novices’ Chase at Kelso.

Sun, 27 Jan, 2008

Ranieri rails against ‘stupid’ title talk

CLAUDIO RANIERI insisted only a “stupid man” would expect Chelsea to win the Premiership title this season.

Sat, 16 Aug, 2003

Perez will resolve Makelele deadlock - agent

Real Madrid midfielder Claude Makelele could be sold to Chelsea when club president Florentino Perez returns from holiday on Monday, according to the player’s agent.

Fri, 15 Aug, 2003

Beckham will choose Madrid - Roberto Carlos

Real Madrid defender Roberto Carlos has given the first serious indication that the Spanish giants are in the hunt for David Beckham.

Thu, 12 Jun, 2003