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Real Madrid

Overview

Real Madrid Club de Fútbol (Spanish pronunciation: [reˈal maˈðɾið ˈkluβ ðe ˈfutβol] Royal Madrid Football Club), commonly known as Real Madrid, is a professional football club based in Madrid, Spain. It is the most successful team in Spanish football and was voted by FIFA as the most successful football club and one of the richest of the 20th century, having won a record 31 La Liga titles, 17 Spanish "Copa del Rey" Cups, 8 Spanish Super Cups, a record 9 UEFA Champions Leagues, 2 UEFA Cups, 1 UEFA Supercup, and 3 Intercontinental Cups. Real Madrid was a founding member of FIFA and the now-defunct G–14 group of Europe's leading football clubs as well as its replacement, the European Club Association. The word "Real" in the club's name is the Spanish term for "royal", and was given by the King Alfonso XIII in 1920 together with the royal crown in the emblem – several other Spanish football teams also received this royal distinction: Real Sociedad, Real Unión de Irún, Real Betis, and Real Zaragoza.

Headlines Around the Web

Spanish football tops earnings table

Jan 24 - Financial Times

SportsWatch: Real Madrid, Barcelona atop soccer’s rich list

Feb 10, 2012 - MarketWatch

Santos adamant Neymar not Madrid-bound

Jun 23, 2011 - France24

Real Madrid appeal Mourinho suspension

Jun 11, 2011 - France24

Real Madrid dismiss Valdano

May 26, 2011 - France24

Real Madrid sign back Callejon for five years

May 24, 2011 - France24

Iraqi Madrid fan hands over $1,700 in goal dispute

May 24, 2011 - France24

Ronaldo eyes goal record, six fight for survival

May 21, 2011 - France24

Ronaldo equals Spanish record with 38th goal

May 16, 2011 - France24

Busquets faces UEFA probe over alleged racism

May 13, 2011 - France24

Three in a row for Barcelona as Mourinho outwitted

May 12, 2011 - France24

Barcelona progress to Champions League final

May 04, 2011 - France24

Barcelona triumph in rainy Spain

May 04, 2011 - AL JAZEERA

Guardiola tells Barca to finish job against Real

May 03, 2011 - France24

My players are role models not cheats: Guardiola

May 03, 2011 - France24

Guardiola salutes returning French defender Abidal

May 03, 2011 - France24

UEFA rejects Real and Barca protests

May 03, 2011 - AL JAZEERA

Boorish Mourinho's tactics 'shameful': Hitzfeld

May 02, 2011 - France24

Madrid defeat puts Barcelona on brink of title

May 01, 2011 - France24

Fergie rules out 'difficult' Ronaldo return

Apr 30, 2011 - France24

Articles About Real Madrid

Champions League 2013 Final Countdown: Gotze Narrative Adds Extra Layer To Dortmund and Bayern Rivalry

By IBTimes UK

Mario Gotze's shock move to Bayern Munich, planned for after the Champions League final, took the rivalry between the clubs to a whole new level. (11:29 pm)

Arsenal Bid £23.7m for Fiorentina's Stevan Jovetic - Report

By IBTimes UK

The Gunners have reportedly launched a bid for the Montenegrin but trail Juventus in the race for his signature (9:40 pm)

Real Madrid Offered Champions League Finalist As United Interest Cools – Report

By IBTimes UK

Real Madrid have been offered Robert Lewandowski, according to reports in Spain, with Jurgen Klopp desperate to keep the striker away from Bayern Munich. (8:55 pm)

MORE TOPICS: GERMANY, POLAND, MANCHESTER UNITED

Manchester United Midfielder's Situation Breaks my Heart, Says Former Manager

By IBTimes UK

Borussia Dortmund manager Jurgen Klopp claims Shinji Kagawa's bit-part role at Manchester United breaks his heart. (8:38 pm)

Manchester United Target Italian as Scholes' Replacement - Report

By IBTimes UK

Manchester United are preparing a move to sign Juventus midfielder Claudio Marchisio in the summer. (8:05 pm)

Arsenal Plan £19m Bid for Real Madrid Striker as Kroenke wants Trophies – Report

By IBTimes UK

Arsenal are planning a £19m bid for Real Madrid striker Gonzalo Higuain. (4:28 pm)

Bale Set For New Tottenham Deal - Report

By IBTimes UK

Gareth Bale is set to sign a new contract with Tottenham Hotspur to guarantee his stay with the club continues for at least another season. (May 21)

MORE TOPICS: ICELAND, MANCHESTER UNITED, LONDON

Juventus Step Up Chase For Arsenal €30m Striker Target – Report

By IBTimes UK

Gonzalo Higuain is a target for Juventus, and the Serie A giants are believed to be in talks with the Arsenal striker target over a move from Real Madrid. (May 20)

MORE TOPICS: ARGENTINA, MANCHESTER UNITED

City and United Re-Enter Battle for Top Premier League Star - Report?

By IBTimes UK

Manchester United and Manchester City are ready to do battle for Gareth Bale, local reports claim, but they will have to spend big on the winger. (May 20)