Ramires plays down Madrid links

Chelsea midfielder Ramires insists he is happy at Stamford Bridge amid interest from Spanish champions Real Madrid.

But Ramires has assured the Blues that he has no intention of leaving the club, despite being flattered by the links with Los Blancos.

"I see the interest of Real Madrid as recognition of my good work in Europe, but I’m under contract with Chelsea and it would be unethical of me to comment," he is quoted in the Mirror.

Barcelona won't ditch style to beat Real Madrid – Fabregas

Ahead of the first Clasico of the season at Camp Nou, the former Arsenal midfielder insists that the Catalans know where the Carlo Ancelotti's side are most dangerous.

Barcelona midfielder Cesc Fabregas insists that the side will not scrap their style to avoid Real Madrid's strengths in Saturday's Clasico.

The Liga arch-rivals clash at 17.00BST at Camp Nou in the first showdown between the sides this season, with Gerardo Martino's men sitting three points ahead of Carlo Ancelotti's third-placed side going into the match.

Ronaldo: Manchester is my past, Madrid is my home

The Portuguese star, who has been persistently linked with a return to Old Trafford, signed a three-year extension to his deal on Sunday.

Real Madrid striker Cristiano Ronaldo has ended any speculation that he could be on his way back to Manchester United by signing a new three-year extension to his contract which will keep him at the club until 2018.

Goal exclusively revealed back in June that los Blancos planned to renew Ronaldo's deal following the successful completion of signing Gareth Bale from Tottenham this summer.

Di Maria rules out leaving Madrid

The Argentina international has shrugged off reports that he is surplus to requirements in the Spanish capital and says that he intends to see out his contract with los Blancos

Angel di Maria has ruled out leaving Real Madrid - irrespective of the outcome of the club's pursuit of Tottenham star Gareth Bale.

The Argentina international has been linked with a move away from the Santiago Bernabeu ever since Jose Mourinho, with whom he enjoyed an excellent working relationship, announced his decision to step down as Blancos boss at the end of last season.

Perez: Ronaldo wants to stay

Los Blancos president remains confident that the club will come to an agreement with the Portugal international by the end of the summer

Florentino Perez is convinced that Cristiano Ronaldo wants to end his career with Real Madrid.

The 28-year-old scored two goals on Wednesday night as los Blancos beat Chelsea 3-1 in the final of the Guinness International Champions Cup and celebrated by pointing his finger at the club's crest.

Mourinho slams Madrid 'politics'

The Portuguese has hit out at his former club by claiming there was not enough emphasis on football

Chelsea coach Jose Mourinho has slammed the "politics" surrounding Real Madrid for bringing his tenure at the club to an end.

The 50-year-old was shown the door after a desperately disappointing final season that saw los Blancos surrender their Liga crown to Barcelona and lose the Copa del Rey final to Atletico Madrid.

Ancelotti: Madrid searching for Bale 'solution'

The Italian trainer effectively revealed that los Blancos are hoping to sign the Wales international before the close of the summer transfer window

Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti has admitted that club officials are hoping to find a "solution" to their problematic pursuit of Tottenham star Gareth Bale.

The 24-year-old winger has been heavily linked with a summer switch to the Santiago Bernabeu, with Spurs chairman Daniel Levy finally caving on Wednesday and agreeing to negotiate over a €115 million deal.

Juventus To Rebuff Real Madrid Offer For Defender

Real Madrid are preparing a bid for Juventus defender Giorgio Chiellini, although the Turin side consider the player to be ‘unsellable’ and are not interested in discussing a transfer.

Los Blancos have reignited their interest in the 28-year-old after failing to capture the former Livorno and Fiorentina man in previous transfer windows.

Carlo Ancelotti is thought to be interested in Chiellini thanks to his versatility and ability to play at both centre-back and left-back and would like to line him up as a possible replacement for Fabio Coentrao should the Portuguese leave Madrid.

Ronaldo happy but missing Man Utd

Real Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo has insisted he is "really happy" in Spain as speculation about a possible return to Manchester United continues.

Ronaldo, 28, has yet to sign a new contract with Los Blancos - with his current deal expiring in two years - and former club United are reportedly lining up a big-money summer bid for him.

But while the Portugal star, who has scored a remarkable 201 goals in 199 games for Madrid since arriving from Old Trafford as the world's most expensive player in 2009, once again spoke fondly of his time in Manchester, he stressed that he is content with life at the Bernabeu.

"I really miss English football. For me, it was some of the best years in my career when I was there in Manchester United," Ronaldo said as he paid a visit to a school in Singapore. "Everyone knows that. It is the club that is still in my heart and I really, really miss [United].

"But now my life is in Spain, I'm enjoying playing there too. Part of my life is there but the future, we never know but I'm really, really happy in the Spanish league at the moment."

Ronaldo was also asked about the threat of Barcelona next season following their acquisition of Neymar, to which he replied: "I'm only thinking about my team. I don't care about Barcelona. They've signed a great player but I am focused on my team, which I think is the best in the world."

Real Madrid have shut Ferguson's mouth for me, says Ronaldo

After being labelled as the 'old and fat one' by the Scot prior to Tuesday's Champions League encounter, the Brazil icon feel his old club's victory was the perfect riposte

Real Madrid legend Ronaldo has hit back at comments made by Sir Alex Ferguson, claiming that his former side have "shut his mouth for me."

The Scot described Ronaldo as the "old and fat one" when asked to compare the 36-year-old to his namesake Cristano ahead of the Spanish giants' visit to Old Trafford on Tuesday.

Although Ferguson stressed that his words were meant "affectionately", Ronaldo was disappointed to hear the remarks at the time, and believes los Blancos' 3-2 aggregate triumph in the Champions League tie was a suitable way to silence the 71-year-old.

"Real Madrid shut his mouth for me," he told reporters in Brazil, before adding his hope that "the team managed by Ferguson always loses."

Ronaldo had earlier this week responded to the issue at an event related to World Cup 2014, telling reporters: "I respect his opinions, I'm not pretentious as to expect that everyone will think I'm the best," he told reporters.

"I'm happy for what I achieved in football and for having been chosen as the best in the world.

"I feel sorry for the disrespectful manner in which he referred to me, it's something that's not good for someone of his position."

The 36-year-old was widely revered for his impact on the footballing world, with the Brazilian scoring over 400 goals during a glittered career that saw him win the World Cup twice and earn the accolade of Fifa World Player of the Year on three separate occasions.

Recently, the striker’s legacy has been sullied by his well-documented weight issues, forcing the former Golden Boot winner to turn to reality TV to lose more than four stone throughout the course of the Brazilian show - a staggering feat that he jokingly claimed Ferguson was unaware of at the time.

"About my former figure, I have nothing add." he said.

"He clearly hasn't seen me since 'Medida Certa' [the show]."