Cristiano Ronaldo admits he does not know what Jose Mourinho’s future holds beyond this season but believes his under-pressure compatriot’s winning mentality will see him continue as Real Madrid coach at least until the end of the current campaign.

Details can make the difference, as managers always say.

In Barcelona they joke that if Catalonia wins independence at least Real Madrid will be able to win La Liga. Come next Saturday night even that might be beyond Jose Mourinho and his men.

Roberto Mancini’s son Andrea has defended his father against his critics and claimed the Manchester City boss knows more about football than Jose Mourinho.

The Italian media paid tribute to Inter Milan today after their season-ending victory over Siena secured the Nerazzurri a fifth straight Serie A crown.

Italy’s media hailed Inter Milan’s heroics today after they eliminated holders Barcelona to reach the Champions League final.

US prosecutors rested their death penalty case against British-linked al-Qaida conspirator Zacarias Moussaoui today with the testimony of a former FBI agent.

CURRENT Prix de L'Arc de Triomphe favourite, High Chaparral, is one of those currently coughing at Ballydoyle.