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Project Syndicate / Assange is free, but are we?

I fought for years with and for Julian Assange. In what sense are we who breathe the fresh air outside prisons still free?

Asensio, Militao score to give Real 2-0 win against Celta

Marco Asensio and Eder Militao scored to give Real Madrid a 2-0 win against Celta at Santiago Bernabeu on Saturday and cut Barcelona's lead at the top of LaLiga to eight points.

LFP / Casemiro unlikely hero

Casemiro was Real Madrid's unlikely hero as he hit the winner to open up a five-point lead on Barcelona at the top of La Liga with a 2-1 win at Athletic Bilbao on Saturday.

Antoine Griezmann seeks end to nearly man tag

Propelled by an on-fire Antoine Griezmann, Atletico Madrid stand on the brink of a fourth consecutive Champions League quarter-final, determined to finally end their tag as Europe's nearly men.

Zidane defends under-fire Real Madrid goalkeeper Navas

Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane hailed goalkeeper Keylor Navas's contribution as the European champions leapfrogged Barcelona into top spot in La Liga despite the latest a series of blunders this season from the Costa Rican on Sunday.

LFP / Benzema lifts Real

Karim Benzema scored twice as Real Madrid made light of Cristiano Ronaldo and Gareth Bale's absence to move back to the top of La Liga with a 4-1 win at Eibar on Saturday.

Football: Real top because of performances, not referees - Zidane

Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane launched a passionate defence of his team on Tuesday amid accusations the La Liga leaders have benefited from favourable refereeing decisions this season following their 3-2 win at Villarreal on Sunday.

'Subs changed the game'

Real Madrid boss Zinedine Zidane hailed the impact of Isco and Alvaro Morata off the bench as the European champions came from 2-0 down at Villarreal on Sunday to win 3-2.

Real stage dramatic come-from-behind win

Gareth Bale and Cristiano Ronaldo hauled Real Madrid back from 2-0 down to win 3-2 at Villarreal on Sunday and regain top spot in La Liga from Barcelona.

December 26, 2015
December 26, 2015

No rest for Ronaldo, Christmas day at gym

Cristiano Ronaldo doesn't do rest. Forget turkey or mince pies, it's dumbbells and a running machine for the Real Madrid star, who decided to spend Christmas Day working out in the gym.

December 18, 2015
December 18, 2015

Real Madrid named as world's most valuable football club in study

Real Madrid have been named as the most valuable football club in the world by marketing experts, who placed Manchester United second and Barcelona third.

December 17, 2015
December 17, 2015

Real Madrid have star-studded squad, but no team - Sacchi

Arrigo Sacchi says individual skills are given more importance than teamwork at Real Madrid and feels head coach Rafael Benitez must make compromises to avoid upsetting the squad's hierarchy.

November 21, 2015
November 21, 2015

Barcelona's Neymar doesn't fear 'hostile' Real Madrid fans

Barcelona star Neymar said he doesn't fear passionate Real Madrid fans at the Estadio Santiago Bernabeu for the Saturday's El Clasico.

November 19, 2015
November 19, 2015

How Suarez and Neymar have led Barcelona in Messi's absence

For this weekend, Neymar and Suarez must prove Barcelona can win El Clasico without the rivalry's all-time top scorer Lionel Messi.

November 17, 2015
November 17, 2015

Boost for Barcelona as Messi returns to full training (video)

Barcelona star Lionel Messi takes part in the first training session of Clasico week, raising hopes he could be set for a timely return at the Santiago Bernabeu on Saturday.

November 16, 2015
November 16, 2015

Leo Messi wants £600,000-a-week Arsenal move; Real eager to sell CR7

The winter window gets closer with each passing day and the transfer rumour mill is starting to pick up steam. Here’s the latest and greatest from Europe’s top football leagues.

November 14, 2015
November 14, 2015

I have a few women: Cristiano Ronaldo of Real Madrid

Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo has yet to decide which lady to pick, while he claims it is not easy being pursued by girls only interested in him because of his fame.

November 10, 2015
November 10, 2015

Messi should be fit to face Real Madrid: Bartomeu

Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu says star forward Lionel Messi is on course to be fit to face Real Madrid on November 21.

November 3, 2015
November 3, 2015

I’m the best player in the world, not Messi of Barcelona: Ronaldo of Real Madrid

Real Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo believes that he is the best player in the world ahead of Lionel Messi of Barcelona.