Real Madrid have parted company with managing director Jorge Valdano, strengthening Jose Mourinho’s position as coach.

REAL MADRID general manager Jorge Valdano yesterday predicted coach Jose Mourinho would provide the club with “many glorious afternoons”.

Real Madrid director general Jorge Valdano insists the Spanish giants have not been in contact with Arsenal regarding a possible move for Cesc Fabregas.

Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho today welcomed the arrival of Emmanuel Adebayor and immediately included the loan signing in his squad for tomorrow’s Primera Division clash with Osasuna.

THERE is something about Christmas that brings out the best in us, and the worst.

Real Madrid director general Jorge Valdano has lauded his side’s attack and questioned the need for another goalscorer amid rumours linking Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney with a move to the Spanish giants.

Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho admitted a draw would have been a fairer result from last night's tough trip to Real Sociedad and described his side's three-point haul as "golden".

Real Madrid sporting director Jorge Valdano has been pleasantly surprised by the flexible approach of new coach Jose Mourinho.

Real Madrid have had an offer for Werder Bremen midfielder Mesut Ozil turned down by the Bundesliga club.

Real Madrid director general Jorge Valdano is hopeful a deal to bring Jose Mourinho to the Bernabeu will be tied up early next week.

Cesc Fabregas’ father has denied reports he had a meeting with Real Madrid director general Jorge Valdano at the weekend after reports linked the Spain international with a move to the Bernabeu.

Real Madrid director general Jorge Valdano gave under-pressure coach Manuel Pellegrini a vote of confidence in the wake of last night’s Champions League exit at the hands of Lyon.

Manchester City defender Pablo Zabaleta is set to wear a mask against Hull on Saturday to protect a broken nose.

REAL MADRID general manager Jorge Valdano insists the club are not interested in taking England striker Wayne Rooney to the Bernabeu Stadium.

REAL MADRID director general Jorge Valdano has ruled out making any more major signings until the Spanish giants can offload some of their existing players.

Real Madrid director general Jorge Valdano has ruled out making any more major signings until the Spanish giants can offload some of their existing players.

Real Madrid believe they can still land Xabi Alonso despite accusing Liverpool of being greedy and pricing the Spain international out of a move.

JORGE VALDANO has admitted Real Madrid are some distance from Liverpool’s valuation of Xabi Alonso.

Jorge Valdano admits Real Madrid are some distance away from Liverpool’s valuation of Xabi 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.

Real Madrid director of sport Jorge Valdano has revealed the club may end their interest in Valencia striker David Villa because the asking price is too high.

REAL MADRID general director Jorge Valdano claims the club are already in negotiations with Manchester United over Cristiano Ronaldo.

Real Madrid general director Jorge Valdano claims the club are already in negotiations with Manchester United over Cristiano Ronaldo.

New Real Madrid president Florentino Perez has hailed Cristiano Ronaldo's winning mentality and believes he would be a "model" player at the Bernabeu.

Former World Cup-winner Jorge Valdano has fiercely criticised the style of football produced by Jose Mourinho and Rafael Benitez, claiming it stems from their failure to find success as players.

THE comparisons are inevitable.

Real Madrid full-back Roberto Carlos has signed an extension to his contract that should see him end his playing career at the club – ending talk of an impending move to Chelsea.

Fernando Morientes is almost certain he will be playing for Real Madrid again next season.

Real Madrid director of football Jorge Valdano claims left-back Roberto Carlos will complete a £20m (€29.9m) move to Chelsea in the next few days.

REAL MADRID director of sport, Jorge Valdano, has flatly denied the club will be listening to offers for David Beckham or Ronaldo.

Real Madrid’s director of football Jorge Valdano is confident that David Beckham will remain at the Bernabeu next season.

CHELSEA suffered a major blow to their chances of resurrecting their Champions League dream yesterday when Damien Duff was potentially ruled out for the rest of the season.

Real Madrid’s director of football Jorge Valdano admits that Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich has the financial clout to lure some of his club’s ‘Galacticos’ to Stamford Bridge.

MANCHESTER United are considering whether to report Chelsea to the Premier League for poaching Peter Kenyon.

BLACKBURN have confirmed the signing of Dino Baggio on a season-long loan from Lazio. The former Italy international, who had also been linked with Wolves and Celtic, agreed personal terms at Ewood Park yesterday.

DAVID BECKHAM has been praised for putting team spirit ahead of showboating following his arrival at Real Madrid.

Raul revealed how English-speaking Luis Figo has taken David Beckham under his wing as Real Madrid's tour of the Far East began on Friday.

DAVID BECKHAM is set to wear the No 11 jersey at Real Madrid – after it was revealed he has agreed to fall in with the club’s policy on player sponsorship contracts.

Barcelona have given their 'make your mind up' deadline to David Beckham with speculation growing that Beckham would prefer a move to Real Madrid.

BARCELONA vice-president Sandro Rosell is “75% to 80% confident” David Beckham’s transfer to Barcelona will go ahead.

Real Madrid have played down suggestions they met with the directors of Manchester United on Friday to discuss the possible transfer of David Beckham.

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has met Real Madrid president Florentino Perez in Paris, according to French sports paper L‘Equipe.

REAL MADRID director of sport Jorge Valdano has attempted to halt the frenzy of speculation linking the club with a summer swoop for David Beckham.