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The French defender has been missing from the Blancos XI since November after struggling with a knee injury  is now set to return to Real Madrid within the next two weeks, Carlo Ancelotti has confirmed.<br />
But the Italian tactician has revealed this afternoon that the youngster will be back in training in ’10-15 days’.<br />
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“<i>He’s still recovering,</i>” Ancelotti told reporters.<br />
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“<i>The knee is responding well. In 10 to 15 days he’ll start training with the team.</i>"<center>
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Raphael Varane is set to return

The French defender has been missing from the Blancos XI since November after struggling with a knee injury is now set to return to Rea...

PSG 0-1 Real Madrid: Jesse's goal gives the victory to the whites

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<b>Midfielder Jese Rodriguez scored the only goal as Real Madrid beat Paris Saint-Germain 1-0 in a mid-season friendly played in Doha</b><br />
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Billed as another showdown between Real's Cristiano Ronaldo and PSG's Zlatan Ibrahimovic, it was instead 19-year-old Rodriguez who settled the contest with a low right-footed finish in the 19th minute after being played in by Alvaro Morata, who has been linked with Arsenal.<br />
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Real head coach Carlo Ancelotti occupied the same role with the Parisians last season and could claim one over on his former club at the Khalifa Stadium, yet the sense of it being an exhibition game was inescapable, with the Spanish club changing their entire starting XI at half-time, meaning Ronaldo played for only the first 45 minutes.<br />
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Ibrahimovic came off midway through the second half.<br />
As with Sweden's World Cup play-off against Ronaldo's Portugal, Ibrahimovic was on the team that came off second best.<br />
Real resume their campaign in Spain's Primera Division on Monday, when they tackle Celta Vigo.<br />
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PSG 0-1 Real Madrid: Jesse's goal gives the victory to the whites

Midfielder Jese Rodriguez scored the only goal as Real Madrid beat Paris Saint-Germain 1-0 in a mid-season friendly played in Doha Bill...

Fabio Coentrão looking for Real Madrid Exit

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<b>Portuguese left-back, Fabio Coentrão is hoping Real Madrid will allow him to leave the Santiago Bernabeu this January, after the 25-year-old has failed to see consistent minutes this season.</b><br />
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Coentrão appeared to be headed to Manchester United at the close of last summer’s transfer window, but his replacement, Granada’s Guilherme Siqueira joined Portuguese side, Benfica instead, forcing Real Madrid to back out of negotiations.<br />
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Despite reportedly being devastated by the failed move, Coentrao surprisingly signed a contract extension with the club until June 2018, this past November.<br />
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However, Spanish sports daily, AS is reporting that the defender, who has just recently rejoined the team after being out since mid-November with a torn hamstring, is looking to leave the club to boost his chances of making it to and being fully fit for the 2014 World Cup in Brazil.<br />
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There is no lack of suitors for the moody defender, as Manchester United are still interested and lead the pack of teams that have made enquiries into the player’s availability in recent weeks.<br />
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Italian Serie A side, AC Milan are also rumoured to be interested in saving Coentrão from his back-up role behind Marcelo.<br />
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Fabio Coentrão looking for Real Madrid Exit

Portuguese left-back, Fabio Coentrão is hoping Real Madrid will allow him to leave the Santiago Bernabeu this January, after the 25-year-...

Cristiano Ronaldo and Pep Guardiola to join Dubai International Sports Conference.

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The UAE’s status as a pre-eminent global sports hub will be emphatically reconfirmed on Saturday when football luminaries such as Cristiano Ronaldo and Pep Guardiola descend on Dubai for the 8th Dubai International Sports Conference.<br />
Real Madrid and Portugal superstar Ronaldo and Bayern Munich boss Guardiola are among a stellar line-up of speakers at the two-day conference, which takes place on Saturday and Sunday at Mina Al-Salam Hotel in Jumeirah.<br />
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The conference has been organised under the patronage of Shaikh Hamdan Bin Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of Dubai Sports Council, and is being held under the title ‘Empowering the Future of Football’.<br />
Ronaldo will take part in the opening session of the event between 10am and 11am alongside the former Italian referee Pierluigi Collina, famous for his bald head and wide-eyed stare and now a member of UEFA’s Referees Development Committee.<br />
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The favourite for next month’s Ballon d’Or trophy awarded to Fifa’s best player of the year will be discussing with Collina the topic of ‘developing player’s career towards the top’.<br />
Ronaldo will be joined by three children from the Rashid Paediatric Centre in Dubai, who will each choose a question to ask the 28-year-old.<br />

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It is the second time Ronaldo has attended the event after he spoke at the sixth edition in 2011.<br />
Mohammad Al Kamali, member of the Executive Office of Dubai Sports Council and Head of the Conference’s Organising Committee, said: “We are pleased to announce the participation of the Portuguese and Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo. It is the second time Ronaldo joins the Dubai International Sports Conference.”<br />
Ronaldo first participated in the event in 2011 along with the Italian star, Alessandro Del Piero.<br />
The second session on Saturday, to be held between 11.15am and 12.30pm, will feature football officials and administrators such as former Scotland international and current director of Al Ahli in the UAE, Roy Aitken, and ex-commercial chief of Manchester United, Mike Farnan.<br />
They will be debating the development of football facilities and outlining local models in this regard.<br />
The final session of the day, between noon and 1.45pm, will involve Guardiola, Juventus coach Antonio Conte and former England manager and current head coach of Russia Fabio Capello speaking on the topic of ‘Another way to win’.<br />
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Sunday’s sessions kick off between 10am and 11.15am with officials such as Senes Erzik, Vice-President of Uefa, talking about how Uefa and the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) enjoy a fruitful partnership.<br />
Then, between 11.15am and 12.30pm, former Liverpool striker Ian Rush, now working as an ambassador for the Reds, will be among those speaking about global investment in football and youth development.<br />
The final session of the day, between 1pm and 2.15pm, will involve Ballon d’Or contender Franck Ribery, the Bayern Munich and France winger, and Barcelona’s midfield maestro Xavi Hernandez speaking about leadership skills in winning championships.<br />
The conference will then end with recommendations offered between 2.15pm and 2.30pm, followed by the Globe Soccer Awards on Sunday night at Madinat Jumeriah.<br />
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Last year’s edition of the conference, held in association with Globe Soccer, boasted the likes of Chelsea’s Portuguese coach Jose Mourinho, Uefa President Michel Platini, Barcelona President Sandro Rosell, and footballing legend Diego Maradona, who is an ambassador for the DSC.<br />
Previous conferences have debated topics such as ‘professionalism’, ‘the challenges of professionalism’ and ‘creation of professional sports’.<br />
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Fore more information about the conference, which costs Dh1,000 to attend (including lunch and an adidas bag and cap), visit: <a href="http://www.dubaiisc.ae/en/">http://www.dubaiisc.ae/en/</a>

Cristiano Ronaldo and Pep Guardiola to join Dubai International Sports Conference.

The UAE’s status as a pre-eminent global sports hub will be emphatically reconfirmed on Saturday when football luminaries such as Cristi...

Osasuna 2 - 2 Real Madrid (14 December 2013): Match highlights and Match Report

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Two headers from Oriol Riera put the hosts in command before Real defender Sergio Ramos was sent off before half-time for two bookable offences.<br />
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Isco halved the deficit moments after Ramos' dismissal to give Madrid hope.<br />
Osasuna also played the final 12 minutes with 10 men after Francisco Silva was sent off before Pepe headed in the equaliser.<br />
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But Saturday's draw saw Carlo Ancelotti's team, who are third behind leaders Barcelona and Atletico Madrid, drop more points in the title race.<br />
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They are five points adrift of arch rivals Barca, who won 2-1 against visitors Villarreal.<br />
Madrid have now only won once in their last six visits to Pamplona, but having scored 24 goals in their previous five league games, they started the game confidently.<br />
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Cristiano Ronaldo dragged an early shot wide before the hosts went ahead with virtually their first attack of the game.<br />
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Marc Bertran's excellent in-swinging cross was met by the unmarked Riera at the back post.<br />
The Osasuna striker doubled their advantage six minutes before half-time by nodding into an empty net after a fine save from Real goalkeeper Diego Lopez.<br />
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Ramos was sent off for the 18th time in his Madrid career after clashing with Osasuna midfielder Roberto Torres, but his team pulled a goal back when Isco blasted into the bottom corner from 20 yards.<br />
As his side toiled after the break, Ancelotti decided to withdraw Gareth Bale before the hour mark as Argentina winger Angel di Maria replaced the Welshman.<br />
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Osasuna were also reduced to 10 men when Silva dived in on Ronaldo and was rightly shown his second yellow card of the match.<br />
And his team were punished from the resulting free-kick as Pepe climbed highest to power Isco's cross into the bottom corner.<br />
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Osasuna 2 - 2 Real Madrid (14 December 2013): Match highlights and Match Report

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Real Madrid 2-0 Copenhagen - Ronaldo breaks another record

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Cristiano Ronaldo became the first player to score nine goals in the group stage of the Champions League yesterday (Dec 10) as he helped the Spanish giants to a 2-0 victory at Copenhagen.<br />
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Madrid, which already secured top spot in Group B, took the lead when Croatia playmaker Luka Modric curled the ball into the top-right corner in the 25th minute.<br />
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Ronaldo, who seemed absent during the first 45 minutes, scored three minutes into the second half — pouncing on a ball headed on by Pepe. He should have added his 10th goal of the campaign — but missed a 90th minute penalty.<br />
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<span style="color: #007abe;">Real Madrid 2-0 Copenhagen: Match Highlights</span></div>
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Though Madrid had more possession, Copenhagen caused its opponents problems on the counter-attack.<br />
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“It was a serious game that wasn’t at all easy,” Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti said. “My players did well, and showed good attitude and solid play.”<br />
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The visitors tested goalkeeper Johan Wiland, whose saves include diverting a low shot by Ronaldo with his fingertips. Toward the end of the first half, a header by Copenhagen’s Thomas Delaney finished in the Madrid net but the goal was disallowed by German referee Felix Brych due to a collision with keeper Iker Casillas.<br />
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Copenhagen’s Rurik Gislason tried his luck with a shot in the early stages of the second half but the ball ended in the side-netting. Later, Casillas punched away another shot by the Icelandic midfielder.<br />
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However, Madrid was in complete control of the game, led by Ronaldo and backed by a solid defence. The home team, backed by a crowd of 37,000, tried in vain to force itself back into the match.<br />
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Ronaldo hit the post in the 75th minute, while teammate Gareth Bale missed another opportunity for Madrid’s third goal in the 82nd minute as he surged into the box.<br />
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Seconds before the final whistle, Wiland punched away Ronaldo’s powerfully-struck penalty kick.<br />
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While Madrid will play in the last 16, the Danish club finished bottom of the group and exit European competition for the season. AP<br />
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<b>Source:<a href="http://www.todayonline.com/sports/football/real-madrid-beat-copenhagen-2-0" target="_blank">todayonline.com</a></b></div>

Real Madrid 2-0 Copenhagen - Ronaldo breaks another record

Cristiano Ronaldo became the first player to score nine goals in the group stage of the Champions League yesterday (Dec 10) as he helped ...

Real Madrid held to a draw in the Copa del Rey opener

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Real Madrid were held to a drab 0-0 at third-division Olimpic Xativa in their Copa del Rey opener on Saturday, while Atletico Madrid started their title defense with an easy 4-0 win at minnow Sant Andreu.<br />
Madrid were without suspended forward Cristiano Ronaldo and the flu-stricken Gareth Bale, but not even Karim Benzema, Marcelo, and Luka Modric going on as second-half substitutes could help them break through Olimpic's modest, yet disciplined defense.<br />
Carlo Ancelotti's team will still be heavily favored in the second leg of their round-of-32 tie at home in two weeks. But Olimpic's players went beyond merely savoring the moment, and being sure to take Madrid's jerseys as prized souvenirs.<br />
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"We have left the series wide open. Anything can happen now," said Olimpic goalkeeper Francisco Solar, who made a key save to parry Madrid's best chance by Isco Alarcon early in the second half.<br />
Olimpic installed extra seating at their La Murta Stadium and the small Valencia-based club launched fireworks before the start of their biggest game in recent memory. A moment of silence was held for Nelson Mandela.<br />
Olimpic arrived to the match with the nine-time European champion on an unbeaten run in the third division. And after Madrid's lackadaisical start, they appeared to grow in confidence they could hold their own and ended up having relatively little trouble recording their eighth straight game without conceding a goal.<br />
Olimpic's coach, Antonio Aparicio, was just proud of his team.<br />
"It was a party for everybody. My team gave a good showing and worked so hard. What more can we ask for?" Aparicio asked. "We can always say that we drew with Real Madrid."<br />
Ancelotti said Madrid's players were not accustomed to playing on the artificial turf.<br />
"It wasn't a great game, but it wasn't too bad," Ancelotti said. "I am satisfied. We don't have to be worried."<br />
Also, Celta Vigo beat visiting Athletic Bilbao 1-0 to take the advantage in their tie. Levante became the first topflight team to lose to a lower-division opponent after falling 1-0 at Huelva Recreativo, while Getafe drew 1-1 at second-division Girona.<br />
With various veteran stars injured or resting, it was a night for some of the more promising talents to shine in the wins of Atletico and Celta. Atletico coach Diego Simeone left strike duo Diego Costa and David Villa on the bench for the first hour, opting for a starting 11 with just four regular starters and featuring youngsters Oliver Torres and Javier Manquillo.<br />
It was still more than enough to overpower Sant Andreu.<br />
"This team doesn't let up for any game," said Manquillo, Atletico's promising 19-year-old right back. "We considered this cup match was like any other and we always respect our rival, no matter who it is."<br />
Raul Garcia almost scored just seconds into the match at Narcis Sala Stadium in Barcelona's northern suburbs. But he succeeded in the 13th after he volleyed Filipe Luis' out-swinging cross unmarked at the far post.<br />
Arda Turan then slotted in Manquillo's back pass in the 20th, and he scored again from a series of tightly knit passes in the 56th that included two audacious back-heeled flicks by Adrian Lopez and Garcia to set up the Turkey international. Villa sealed the victory in the 84th from a pass by Diego Costa.<br />
Celta Vigo also turned to a youth player to edge Bilbao in the day's only matchup between first-division teams. After both sides went close several times at Balaidos Stadium, Celta striker Santiago Mina celebrated his 18th birthday by scoring the follow-up of his own initial strike that Bilbao goalkeeper Iago Herrerin did well to block but couldn't hold on to in the 71st.<br />
Celta 35-year-old forward Mario Bermejo went on as a late substitute in his first action since tearing his left knee ligament in May. Recreativo defender Ruyman Hernandez headed in the winner one minute into stoppage time to down Levante.<br />
Getafe forward Ciprian Marica used a bicycle kick to fire in a poor clearance in the 38th, canceling out David Timor's free kick that gave Girona the lead in the 16th.<br />
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<b>Source:<a href="http://ibnlive.in.com/news/real-madrid-held-to-a-draw-at-olimpic-in-copa-del-rey/438441-5-21.html" target="_blank">ibnlive.com </a></b></div>

Real Madrid held to a draw in the Copa del Rey opener

Real Madrid were held to a drab 0-0 at third-division Olimpic Xativa in their Copa del Rey opener on Saturday, while Atletico Madrid sta...

Alvaro Morata rejects Arsenal and Tottenham links

<b>Real Madrid striker Alvaro Morata has played down talk linking him with loan moves to Arsenal and Tottenham.</b><br />
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Morata is keen to make his name at the Spanish giants and learn from the world class players that he currently shares a dressing room with.<br />
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Reports in the British media have suggested that Arsenal and Tottenham were lining up loan moves for Morata in the January transfer window.<br />
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Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger rejected the rumours and now Morata has distanced himself from the transfer speculation, insisting he is focusing on being a success at the Bernabeu.<br />
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"I only think about succeeding at Real Madrid," he told AS.<br />
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"Every day I work hard to earn myself a place in the team, but I know that I have had the support of [coach Carlo] Ancelotti since the first day that he came here.<br />
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"To Jose Mourinho I owe a great deal for promoting me up to the first team and I will always have a special feeling towards him. He is an incredible coach."<br />
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Spanish daily Marca suggests that senior figures at Real Madrid have told them that Morata will not leave on loan in the winter transfer window and Morata only has eyes on following his idol Raul.<br />
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"Raul [Gonzalez] has always been a hero to me," Morata continued. "He is considered to be the best player in the history of Real Madrid and Spanish football.<br />
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"Cristiano [Ronaldo] is also a great player, out of this world, the complete player, the best. [Karim] Benzema is impressive also and I can learn a lot from him.<br />
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"Also, [Gareth] Bale is now showing what he can do and is one of the best players in the world and he was a great signing."<br />
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<b>Source:<a href="http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11835/9055532/transfer-news-real-madrids-alvaro-morata-rejects-arsenal-and-tottenham-links" target="_blank">skysports.com </a></b></div>

Alvaro Morata rejects Arsenal and Tottenham links

Real Madrid striker Alvaro Morata has played down talk linking him with loan moves to Arsenal and Tottenham. Morata is keen to make his...