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.

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

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

MARSEILLE coach Eric Gerets believes Champions League Group D is wide open after seeing his team given one of hardest draws possible.

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 star Julio Baptista could be set for a move to Roma after the Spanish club’s sporting director, Predrag Mijatovic, revealed he would listen to offers for the Brazilian.

Real Madrid sporting director Predrag Mijatovic insists they have no agreement in place with Cristiano Ronaldo about a possible move to the Spanish champions.

REAL MADRID sporting director Predrag Mijatovic has conceded it would be “impossible” to sign Manchester United winger Cristiano Ronaldo this summer.

Real Madrid sporting director Predrag Mijatovic has conceded it would be “impossible” to sign Manchester United winger Cristiano Ronaldo this summer.

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Cesc Fabregas' agent Joseba Diaz insists he is in the dark over reported interest from Barcelona in the Arsenal midfielder, but admits he would listen to offers if the Catalan giants were to make a move.

Thousands of people turned out in Seville to pay their final respects to Antonio Puerta, who died yesterday after collapsing on the pitch during last weekend’s Primera Liga match between Sevilla and Getafe.

Real Madrid have today parted company with title-winning coach Fabio Capello.

REAL MADRID believe that league leaders and arch-rivals Barcelona are choking under the pressure as the Spanish title race enters its decisive phase.

Real Madrid director of sport Predrag Mijatovic insists the club has not given up hope of signing Manchester United winger Cristiano Ronaldo.

Real Madrid sporting director Predrag Mijatovic insists he still has “total confidence” in under-fire coach Fabio Capello, and claims the Italian has had no thoughts of quitting the club.

FABIO CAPELLO has rubbished suggestions that player power is behind David Beckham’s surprise recall to the first-team squad at Real Madrid.

RONALDO’S Real Madrid career could well be drawing to an end, with the possibility he will leave the Spanish giants before the transfer window closes.

Ronaldo’s Real Madrid career could well be drawing to an end, with the possibility he will leave the Spanish giants before the transfer window closes.

David Beckham’s advisers will sit down with Real Madrid officials tomorrow at the start of a fresh round of talks over a new two-year deal.

DAVID BECKHAM’S advisers will hold talks with Real Madrid today over their contract offer despite claims yesterday that the former England captain is to leave the club in the summer.

Real Madrid’s contract offer to David Beckham is “still on the table” and talks on the new two-year deal will resume with the club tomorrow, the midfielder’s spokesmantoday insisted.

David Beckham’s contract at Real Madrid will not be renewed, according to the club’s sporting director Predrag Mijatovic.

David Beckham’s contract at Real Madrid will not be renewed, according to the club’s sporting director Predrag Mijatovic.

CRISIS CLUB Real Madrid are set to cut their losses during the transfer window and ditch their two remaining Galacticos, Ronaldo and David Beckham, according to Spanish newspaper AS.

REAL MADRID sporting director Predrag Mijatovic believes the possibility of finally winning some silverware with the Spanish giants will lead David Beckham to extend his contract at the club.

Real Madrid sporting director Predrag Mijatovic believes the possibility of finally winning some silverware with the Spanish giants ill lead David Beckham to extend his contract at the club.

Antonio Cassano has no intention of leaving Real Madrid, according to his agent. The Italian striker has been training separately from Madrid’s first team following last week’s verbal outburst against coach Fabio Capello.

David Beckham’s ambition to finish his career in the USA could arrive sooner than expected after American side the Los Angeles Galaxy confirmed their interest in the former England captain.

David Beckham has admitted it hurts him to watch the England team in action since he was left out of the plans of coach Steve McClaren following the World Cup finals.

David Beckham’s negotiations over a contract extension with Real Madrid will initially centre around the length of the deal, according to the Spanish club.

BRAZILIAN defender Roberto Carlos has decided to stay at Spanish club Real Madrid until his contract finishes, ending speculation about his future.

ITALY’S World Cup-winning captain Fabio Cannavaro completed his move to Real Madrid yesterday when he signed a three-year contract.

New Real Madrid coach Fabio Capello could be thinking over a move for Manchester United striker Ruud van Nistelrooy.

CHELSEA are to ask FIFA to investigate an alleged illegal approach for Arjen Robben by Real Madrid.

Chelsea are to ask FIFA to investigate an alleged illegal approach for Arjen Robben by Real Madrid.

Juventus coach Marcello Lippi was desperately trying to talk up Real Madrid as favourites on the eve of their Champions League semi-final showdown in Turin today.

FORMER Italian champions Fiorentina have been refused a place in Serie B for next season and are facing bankruptcy.