Real Madrid // marca.com

Mou vs. Mou

MARCA.com — Tue, 21 May 2013 20:46:08 GMT

It is clear that, according to 'Los Blancos' fans, Mourinho's attitude within the club, his behaviour regarding the conflicts he had with players, and his rough handling of the media and the fans themselves have led to Mou's departure. Leer

Javi Moreno: Ancelotti is a good guy; he doesnt have an ego like Mourinhos

Andrés Armero — Tue, 21 May 2013 20:44:15 GMT

Javi Moreno, the former Spain striker whose goals once fired Deportivo Alavés to the UEFA Cup final, gave MARCA.com his views on Carlo Ancelotti, calling him "above all, a good guy". Leer

Mourinho scores an F

MARCA.com — Tue, 21 May 2013 19:25:56 GMT

The results of the MARCA.com survey in which online readers were asked to rate the José Mourinho's Real Madrid era were conclusive, although somewhat surprising. The majority, 39.8%, would dole out a Fail. Leer

Lorenzo Sanz: Madrid was too big for Mou

MARCA.com — Tue, 21 May 2013 17:20:08 GMT

Real Madrid's former president, Lorenzo Sanz ruled out the possibility of standing against Florentino Perez to be Real Madrid president. "I don't fancy standing for the elections at all. I feel like staying calm", he said. Leer

How Mourinho has changed

MARCA.com — Tue, 21 May 2013 16:56:26 GMT

From when he arrived in summer 2010 to his final days as Real Madrid manager, the three years that Mourinho has been in charge of 'Los Blancos' have exhausted him. Mou has visibly aged. Leer

How Florentino Pérez bid farewell to his coaches

Hugo Cerezo — Tue, 21 May 2013 16:15:04 GMT

Here we have put together the words that Real Madrid president, Florentino Pérez, dedicated to the parting managers that sat in the Bernabéu dugout before the arrival of Mourinho. From Vicente del Bosque until Manuel Pellegrini. Leer

Raúl: Barça wanted to sign me

MARCA.com — Tue, 21 May 2013 15:42:55 GMT

"As a Real Madrid fan I could never play there. Madrid is my city. I was born there. My family, my brother and my sister and my friends are all in Madrid", Raúl González Blanco said in an interview with "World Soccer' magazine. Leer

PSG driving a hard bargain over Ancelotti

Pablo Polo — Tue, 21 May 2013 08:05:40 GMT

PSG is willing to negotiate with Real for Ancelotti, provided Florentino Pérez agrees to throw in some players as a sweetener in the deal. The likes of Di María, Coentrao and Pepe have all been touted as possible makeweights in the negotiations. Leer

Florentino in figures: 10 years, 860 million spent, 10 trophies

Rubén Jiménez — Tue, 21 May 2013 07:07:03 GMT

An examination of the record of Florentino Pérez, who is celebrating a decade at the helm of the most decorated club in football history, shows that he has invested almost 860 million in the transfer market to win just ten trophies over the last ten years. Leer

A not so happy birthday for Iker

MARCA.com — Tue, 21 May 2013 06:51:59 GMT

Today is Iker Casillas' 32nd birthday and it comes as he goes through some tough times at Real Madrid. Relegated to the bench at the Rosaleda for the last game of 2012, he played his last game for Real Madrid in January when he fractured his left hand. Leer

Ball in Reals court over Higuaíns future

Juan Castro — Tue, 21 May 2013 06:40:31 GMT

Gonzalo Higuaín's departure from Real Madrid seems to be a foregone conclusion in many people's minds. After seven years rife with speculation, everything seems to point towards the Argentine finally packing his bags this time around. Leer

Reals tenth European Cup will have to wait

Jaime Rincón — Mon, 20 May 2013 21:14:53 GMT

'The Special One' seemed the most likely coach to win Real Madrid its coveted tenth European Cup title. Three years later and the Portuguese is on his way out without fulfilling the club's most ambitious wish. Real finally got past the last 16 but was unable to break though the semis. Leer

Mou talked the talk, but couldnt walk the walk

Jaime Rincón — Mon, 20 May 2013 20:43:37 GMT

Three trophies and the - debatable - claim to have broken Barça's hegemony is all José Mourinho has to show for his three-season stint in Madrid. While the 'Special One' did manage to put a dent in Real's arch-rival's pride, particularly when beating them for silverware, the 'Los Blancos' fans have still been left feeling short-changed. Leer

Real presidential elections to take place on 16th June

MARCA.com — Mon, 20 May 2013 20:33:21 GMT

As well as confirming that Mourinho will step down as first-team coach at the end of the season, Florentino Pérez announced the calling of presidential elections. These will take place this coming 16th June. "Real Madrid is more united than ever", he said. Leer

Pérez: I would have liked Mou to stay for many more years

MARCA.com — Mon, 20 May 2013 20:26:13 GMT

The Real Madrid president explained in-depth the reasons for the departure of José Mourinho during his appearance before the media. Leer

Mourinho: Reals Rambo

Delfín Melero — Mon, 20 May 2013 19:50:56 GMT

José Mourinho has been working for Real Madrid for the last three years, although at times this hasn't appeared the case. The Portuguese has taken no prisoners within the club, having a series of run-ins with his colleagues and charges alike. Leer

Florentino is on his ninth life

José Luis Calderón — Mon, 20 May 2013 18:27:02 GMT

With Ancelotti set to take over at Real Madrid, we look back at the eight managers who have served under Florentino for 'Los Blancos': Del Bosque, Queiroz, Camacho, García Remón, Luxemburgo, López Caro, Pellegrini, Mourinho. Leer

The pressure Mourinho was subjected to wasnt normal

MARCA.com — Mon, 20 May 2013 18:11:18 GMT

Florentino Pérez called a press conference at the Santiago Bernabéu and announced that José Mourinho will step down as Real Madrid coach at the end of the season. Leer

Real Madrid and Juventus already negotiating Higuaín deal

MARCA.com — Mon, 20 May 2013 15:47:09 GMT

Juventus remains determined to sign Higuaín for next season. The Italian newspaper 'Tuttosport' is reporting that the two clubs are already around the negotiating table, and that the top brass of the 'Vecchia Signora' are doing all they can to persuade Real to reduce its asking price. Leer

Referees report throws Cristiano a bone

Ramón Fuentes — Mon, 20 May 2013 06:42:45 GMT

Cristiano Ronaldo has been handed a boost by the wording of referee Clos Gómez's match report following his sending-off in the latter stages of the 'Copa del Rey' final. Leer

Mous departure could be announced this week

Rubén Jiménez. Madrid — Mon, 20 May 2013 06:37:46 GMT

Although José Mourinho's exit is more or less common knowledge, the club has yet to make a statement officially rubber-stamping the Portuguese coach's departure. That announcement could be made this very week. Leer

Back problem stifled Cristiano in cup final

María Valero / Hugo Cerezo. Madrid — Mon, 20 May 2013 06:27:54 GMT

Cristiano Ronaldo played through back pain during the 'Copa del Rey' final against Atlético. Indeed, ahead of the clash, the forward was seen to by the physios, who applied bandaging to the affected area. Leer

Ancelotti the Peacemaker

MARCA.com — Mon, 20 May 2013 06:18:41 GMT

The king is dead, long live the king. Carlo Ancelotti is on the brink of taking the reins at Real Madrid, becoming the second Italian - after Fabio Capello - to manage 'Los Blancos', and the club's 47th coach overall. Leer

Modric: a Real silver lining

Rubén Jiménez. Madrid — Sun, 19 May 2013 18:30:20 GMT

Croatian playmaker Luka Modric has been the only silver lining amid Real Madrid's recent gloom and doom. Against the backdrop of the complete turmoil that has engulfed 'Los Blancos' in the last few weeks, Modric's soaring form has been a breath of fresh air. Leer

Mourinho going to Chelsea

J. L. Calderón. Madrid — Sun, 19 May 2013 06:44:56 GMT

Mourinho will be the Chelsea manager next season. The Portuguese tactician will bring his adventure at Real Madrid to a close on 30th June and return to England to begin his second stint in charge of the Blues. Leer