Messi ruled out of Spain gameThe Barcelona forward was passed fit to play by coach Jorge Sampaoli on Monday, but is still feeling discomfort after missing Friday's win over ItalyFriendliesSpain
Cristiano Ronaldo - every Real Madrid trophyThe Portugal superstar fired Real to victory in the Club World Cup final... what other honours has he swept up at the Bernabeu?Real MadridCopa del Rey
Kroos: Clasico needs no extra motivationThe midfielder was thrilled to be a world champion once again, but says what happens before the Clasico matters littleReal MadridBarcelona
Modric beats Ronaldo to CWC Golden BallThe Croatian wizard was at the top of his game in Abu Dhabi and cemented his stature as one of the world's finest midfieldersReal MadridGremio
Real Madrid set record with CWC triumphThe Merengue took a record haul in 2017 and also joined a select group of clubs to be crowned world champions in consecutive yearsReal MadridGremio
Beating Barca key to a Happy Christmas for RealIt's been a record-breaking year for Zidane and his players but it's not over yet with arguably their biggest league clash of the season coming upReal MadridOpinion
Luan in no rush to join 'world's best' Ronaldo at RealThe Gremio forward is preparing to face the Blancos in the Club World Cup final, a side he rates highly and has been heavily linked withTransfersReal Madrid
'Arthur could go to Real Madrid or Barca'The 21-year-old midfielder appeared to be on the verge of a move to Camp Nou, but the Brazilian club insist that nothing is set in stoneTransfersBarcelona
Ronaldo has to prove himself again Five-time Ballon d-Or winner has been questioned from all sides with even Saturday's opposition manager having a pop along with a certain ArgentineReal MadridOpinion
Can Luan justify Ronaldinho comparisons vs Real?The 24-year-old attacking midfielder starred in November's Copa Libertadores final and is now hoping to shine on the global stage against Ronaldo &am…Real MadridOpinion
Real Madrid vs Gremio: Team news & TVLos Blancos take on the Brazilian Copa Libertadores winners in Abu Dhabi this weekend to see who will be crowned winners of the tournamentReal MadridLaLiga
Why Real Madrid want Athletic ace KepaThe 23-year-old shot-stopper is out of contract in the summer and attracting interest from Los Blancos, who could make a move in JanuaryTransfersReal Madrid
Bale: Madrid were in control of CWC semiThe Wales international came off the bench to score with his first touch and send his side into Saturday's final against GremioReal MadridAl-Jazira
Madrid & Benzema Baled out of trouble in Abu DhabiThere was stiff resistance put up by the champions of the UAE thanks primarily to a superhuman goalkeeping performance from Ali KhaseifReal MadridAl-Jazira
Ronaldo overtakes Messi as CWC top scorerWith six goals in the competition, Cristiano is now out on his own as its most prolific scorer, after he levelled for Madrid against Al JaziraReal MadridAl-Jazira
Almunia: No one can believe we're playing MadridThe UAE Arabian League champions Al Jazira take on Champions League holders Real Madrid in the FIFA Club World Cup semi-finals in Abu DhabiAl-JaziraReal Madrid
Real Madrid vs Al Jazira: Team news & TVThe Spaniards start their pursuit of another title against rank outsiders who have already caused two massive upsetsAl-JaziraReal Madrid
Zidane and Real aiming for history at CWCIf Real Madrid come through a semi-final on Wednesday as expected and land the title in Abu Dhabi on Saturday then they will complete 2017 in styleAl-JaziraReal Madrid
Pachuca's Club World Cup exit no surpriseCONCACAF's champion was crowned eight months ago and is nowhere near the team that could've made history for the regionPachucaGremio
No Diarra against Real MadridThe FIFA Club World Cup semi-finals take place in the United Arab Emirates this week and the host team Al Jazira will play against Real MadridReal MadridAl-Jazira
Al Jazira have made history with Madrid tie The midfielder was integral in his side's victory over Urawa Red Diamonds to set up a dream date in the Club World Cup semi-final against MadridAl-JaziraUrawa Red Diamonds
Madrid to face Al Jazira in CWCHenk Ten Cate's men overcame the odds to defeat Asian Champions League holders Urawa Red Diamonds in Abu Dhabi thanks to an Ali Mabkhout goalAl-JaziraUrawa Red Diamonds
Omar Gonzalez relishing Gremio clashThe USMNT defender is one step closer to a final showdown with Real Madrid after his Pachuca side overcame Wydad Casablanca in the quarterfinalsReal MadridWydad Casablanca
Club World Cup: A complete guideReal Madrid already qualified for the tournament, having won the UEFA Champions League, but who will join them?Real MadridMonterrey
Farewell Pirlo, the last artist in era of athletesThe iconic playmaker has announced that he has retired from football - he'll go down in history as an all-time great and one of the last of his kindSerie A
Real Madrid learn future CWC opponentsZinedine Zidane's men will enter the tournament at the semi-final stage following their Champions League success in JuneReal MadridLaLiga
Saprissa stadium evacuated after bomb threatThe threat, which authorities determined to be a hoax, forced the Costa Rican league game to be suspended with nine minutes remainingDeportivo SaprissaPrimera Division
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