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Ranking Real Madrid’s Best Teams of All Time

Some great Los Blancos sides have defined the most unforgettable eras in soccer history.

Sports Illustrated

‘Having to play under the pressure of being the new Roberto Carlos, who was also my role model, made joining Real Madrid even harder’ Marcelo opens up on what it’s like to replace an icon

Marcelo was brought in at the Bernabeu to replace his countryman in 2007

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New Year’s Day briefing: Guardiola reflects on 2025, Neville criticises Man Utd

Kylian Mbappe faces a spell on the sidelines, while former Real Madrid star Roberto Carlos said he is on the road to recovery after heart surgery.

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Why it’s Becoming Difficult to Root for Real Madrid

Xabi Alonso’s arrival at the Bernabéu has done little to temper Real Madrid’s campaign against referees, their antagonism towards La Liga and UEFA and their players’ increasing petulance.

Sports Illustrated

Real Madrid Legend Roberto Carlos Rushed in for Emergency Heart Surgery

The retired Brazilian fullback’s entourage have provided an update on his condition.

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Brazil legend Roberto Carlos hospitalised for emergency heart surgery

The Brazilian legend underwent successful surgery in Sao Paulo, with the procedure taking three hours due to ‘complications’

The Independent UK

Brazil’s 2002 World Cup Winners: Where Are They Now?

The first tournament of the new millennium saw the Seleção succeed for a fifth time.

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‘You looked at Cafu, Rivaldo, Kaka, Ronaldo, Ronaldinho and Roberto Carlos – it felt like you were in a video game’ Juan Pablo Angel on the Colombia vs Brazil game that changed his life

The former Aston Villa striker played 33 times for Colombia

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The 14 best football adverts EVER

Joga bonito! Airports! Cages! Watching back these televisual treats will have you misty-eyed for more in no time...

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World Football’s Quarter Century All-Video Game Team

We are 25 years into the new century, and with 25 years of FIFA (now EA Sports FC) and Pro Evolution Soccer games there are a litany of world-beating virtual footballers we’ve had the pleasure of controlling through the years. It can be hard to whittle down so many wonderful…

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Mexicans Face Wall Of Impunity In Search For Justice

From parents whose children were murdered or are missing to a man imprisoned for two decades with no sentence -- many Mexicans seeking justice feel they face a wall of corruption and impunity.

International Business Times

‘We drew 0-0 against Brazil and there were superstars all over the pitch – Cafu, Roberto Carlos, Ronaldinho, Kaka… and guess what? I got man of the match!’: Ex-Republic of Ireland striker recalls holding World Cup winners Brazil to a stalemate

The Republic of Ireland man of the match from that game against Brazil recalls the 0-0 draw

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Best Brazilian Soccer Players of All Time: Ranking the Top 10

Discover the 10 best Brazilian soccer players of all time, from Pelé to Ronaldinho, as we rank the legends who shaped the beautiful game.

Sports Illustrated

Declan Rice unleashes his inner Roberto Carlos to giddy gasps of disbelief

In today’s Football Daily: Bend it like Declan

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‘Brazil didn’t panic against England in 2002 – their style of play made it easier to defend, even with 10 men, and we held on without too much fear of losing’: Selecao star reveals confidence during World Cup quarter-final

Brazil were confident they could overturn their 1-0 scoreline against England in the 2002 World Cup quarter-final

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Real Madrid defeats in major finals

Real Madrid rarely lose in big finals, but Los Blancos have been beaten on showpiece occasions over the years. Here, a look at some of those defeats...

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The best Champions League players from outside Europe

Picking out the greatest non-Europeans to grace the continent's top club competition

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Players who scored directly from corners

The first official goal directly from a corner was scored in 1924. Here, a look at the players in the men's game who have done it more recently...

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‘Scoring in a World Cup is like winning the title – can you imagine millions of people celebrating something you did? It’s insane and made me very proud’: Brazil legend explains how much 2002 goal meant to him

Brazil stars regularly score at the World Cup, but for one player in particular in proved an especially proud moment in 2002

Evening Standard

Legends of El Clasico LIVE! Real Madrid vs Barcelona result, match stream and latest updates today

Finished level in Qatar before Barcelona win shootout

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‘The night before the 1998 Champions League final, the Real Madrid squad stayed up until 4am in the hotel lobby, telling stories – none of us could sleep’: Roberto Carlos reveals secrets from facing Juventus

Roberto Carlos and his Real Madrid team-mates had a very late night before playing in the 1998 Champions League final - not that it mattered very much

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‘My first El Clasico goal was obviously from a free-kick – it was a turning point for the goalkeeper’s career, as Van Gaal didn’t pick him any more after that’: Real Madrid legend reminisces on ending Barcelona star's time in Catalonia

Real Madrid and Barcelona have the ability to truly affect each other's fates as football clubs - and so it proved, in February 2000

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30th anniversary special! Gazza, Cantona, Roberto Carlos, Cloughie, Maradona and more PLUS El Tel tribute and our greatest covers ever!

Get your hands on the latest issue of FourFourTwo magazine – available in print or on your device now!

The Independent UK

Soccer Aid 2024: Who is playing in the charity match?

A host of celebrities and former professional footballers will take part in the annual charity match

Evening Standard

Soccer Aid 2024: England vs World XI kick-off time, lineups, tickets, location, TV, live stream tonight

England face the World XI as Mauricio Pochettino, Frank Lampard and Eden Hazard all return to Chelsea

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