Saviola to Real Madrid

Barcelona and Argentina striker Javier Saviola goes to Real Madrid.

Real Madrid signs Saviola from Barca - AP - FoxSoccer.com


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Beckham Real Madrid Era Nets £300m

David Beckham's time at Real Madrid raised merchandising profits for the club by 137%.

Madrid reveal Beckham cash boost - BBC


Beckham Merchandise

Spanish Press Report Robben to Real Madrid

A Spanish newspaper is reporting Chelsea's Arjen Robben has agreed to terms with Real Madrid for a €20 million transfer.

Robben could be set for Madrid move - Setanta Sports


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Liverpool Interested in United's Heinze

Joining Real Madrid and Juventus, Liverpool now appear interested in Gabriel Heinze as well.

The Manchester United and Argentina defender will not make any decisions until after Copa America.

Reds enter Heinze race - SkySports.com


Manchester United Merchandise

Beckham LA Galaxy Unveiling 13 July

LA Galaxy will unveil David Beckham on 13 July.

His first match will possibly be a friendly against Chelsea 21 July.

Galaxy set date to unveil Beckham - BBC


David Beckham Merchandise

Capello Sacked by Real Madrid

Fabio Capello is sacked after leading Real Madrid to its first La Liga title since 2003.

Real Madrid sack manager Capello - BBC


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Beckham Sports American Football Uniform

For a new American television commercial, David Beckham trades in his football kit for American football pads.

Beckham gets football lesson from NFL´s Reggie Bush - AFP - Soccerway.com

Brand it like Beckham - AP - FoxSoccer.com

Beckham Merchandise

Tevez to Real Madrid Rumours Abound

It is being widely reported that Carlos Tevez' representative Kia Joorabchian has struck a deal with Real Madrid.

Tevez led West Ham's late run that kept them in the Premier League.

Real close to signing Tevez By Charles Carrick - telegraph.co.uk

Real Madrid Merchandise

Totti Pips Van Nistelrooy for European Golden Boot

Francesco Totti wins European Golden Boot with 26 to Van Nistelrooy's 25.

Totti scoops European Golden Boot - BBC

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Real Madrid Win Title in Dramatic La Liga Finale

In a dramatic finish in La Liga, Real Madrid win the title with two late goals for a 3-1 victory at the Bernabeu.

Beckham bows out with Liga title - BBC

Beckham nearly gets Hollywood ending - AP - FoxSoccer.com

Real Madrid v Mallorca - US TV Times

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Beckham Recovers and Will Play in Title Decider

David Beckham's ankle is recovered and he will play in Real Madrid's last match of the season that will decide La Liga's champions.

Beckham ready to play in title decider - FoxSoccer.com - AP

Beckham Will Keep England Spot

David Beckham is told he can keep his place on the national team by England manager Steve McClaren.

Beckham assured of England future - BBC

David Beckham Merchandise

La Liga Finale Will Be Exciting

Real Madrid can make it simple by winning and claiming La Liga title, but there are a host of other possibilities.

This AP article at FoxSoccer.com breaks it down:

Beckham aims for title in final appearance - AP - FoxSoccer.com

Robinho Cleared by FIFA for La Liga Finale

Robinho had been cleared by FIFA to play in Real Madrid's final match that will decide La Liga title.

He will join Brazil late for the Copa America.

Robinho green-lighted by FIFA - AP - FoxSoccer.com

Beckham's Agent Says No Change in Deal

David Beckham's agent makes it clear to AP that the England international will head to LA Galaxy as planned.

Agent: Beckham sticking to Galaxy deal - Robert Millward AP

Lalas Says Beckham Not Staying at Real Madrid

LA Galaxy general manager Alexi Lalas dismisses the idea that David Beckham might remain at Real Madrid.

Galaxy reject Real's Beckham plan - BBC

La Liga - Thrilling Five Minutes May Decide La Liga Title

Saturday's penultimate matches in La Liga provided the most exciting five minutes of football in recent memory.

At the top of the Spanish league, Real Madrid and Barcelona were even on points going into yesterday's matches, with the head-to-head tiebreaker going to Madrid. Third-place Sevilla were only two points back going in, but their 0-0 draw with Real Mallorca would leave their title hopes on life support.

However, Barcelona and Real Madrid would play out a thrilling drama some 300 km apart that would see reigning champions Barcelona with one hand on the trophy for almost an hour. An hour that would have an absolutely breathtaking finish.

With two minutes plus stoppage time remaining at Real Zaragoza, Real Madrid trailed their hosts 2-1. At the Camp Nou, Barcelona were putting the finishing touches on a 2-1 win over Espanyol.

A win that would give Barca a commanding, and most likely insurmountable, 3-point lead going into the final week of the season.

At La Romareda, the final moments of the Galacticos era were coming to an end, and desperation was obviously taking hold as Madrid pressed forward frenetically, looking for not one, but two goals.

David Beckham had seemingly re-injured his ankle and was hobbling; Sergio Ramos was cheating further forward than usual; and Mahamadou Diarra clattered into anyone from Zaragoza who dared touch the ball in the midfield.

If you love football, it was stirring stuff.

Just when it seemed impossible, after numerous chances had gone begging, Real Madrid breathed life back into their championship dream one more time.

Just as he had rescued them a few weeks before, it was Guti who finally cracked open the Zaragoza defense with a beautifully timed ball into space to Roberto Carlos on the wing.

The Brazilian crossed to an open Gonzalo Higuain, whose snap shot was saved by keeper Cesar Sanchez, seemingly denying Madrid for the last time.

But Ruud Van Nistelrooy would have none of it and crashed towards goal, stabbing in the rebound from just a few yards out.

Still, celebrations were somewhat muted as Madrid looked to restart quickly in an attempt to score again.

But it would only take twenty seconds or so before the muted celebrations turned to all-out jubilation.

News of an Espanyol equalizer at the Camp Nou reached the Madrid bench within seconds and Raul and Robinho were seen jumping up and down excitedly on the touchline.

Minutes later, the derby in Barcelona ended. And then the final whistle in Zaragoza set off wild celebrations for Real Madrid and their traveling supporters.

The 2-2 score-lines mean Real Madrid will now only need to secure a home win, or equal Barca's result, next Sunday against Real Mallorca to become champions.

With all that drama, you would have thought someone had won a championship yesterday.

And in truth, if the fates remain true to form next Sunday, both Real Madrid and Barcelona will surely look back on those five minutes yesterday and say that somebody did.


-Chris



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Soccer: Zaragoza holds Real Madrid to a draw, same for Barcelona and Espanyol - by Rob Hughes iht.com

Beckham Asked to Stay by Real Madrid, Again

Real Madrid president Ramon Calderon, who once claimed no other teams were interested in David Beckham, says he will try to talk the England international into staying at the Bernabeu.

Allegedly, there is a clause in Beckham's contract that would allow him to stay at Real Madrid.

A spokesperson for Beckham stated the move to LA Galaxy would take place as planned.


Real chief wants Beckham to stay - BBC

Robben Near Chelsea Deal

Arjen Robben's father claims his son is set to sign a deal with Chelsea, not Real Madrid as claimed by Ramon Calderon.

Robben close to new Chelsea deal - BBC