Team News: Cristiano Ronaldo returns for Portugal against Switzerland
Cristiano Ronaldo is reinstated to Portugal's starting XI ahead of their World Cup qualifier against Switzerland in Lisbon.
Oct 10, 18:55
Live Commentary: Portugal 2-0 Switzerland - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live text coverage of Portugal's 2-0 win against Switzerland, as the European champions booked their place at Russia 2018.
Oct 10, 18:45
Cristiano Ronaldo comes off the bench to rescue Portugal against Andorra
Cristiano Ronaldo comes off the bench to help Portugal to a 2-0 win over Andorra, which keeps their hopes of World Cup qualification alive.
Oct 7, 21:37
Jeremain Lens leaves Sunderland to join Besiktas
Sunderland confirm that Netherlands international Jeremain Lens has completed a move to Turkish giants Besiktas.
Aug 6, 16:15
Alvaro Negredo completes Besiktas move
Besiktas complete the signing of Spanish striker Alvaro Negredo on a three-year deal from Valencia.
Aug 3, 15:30
Swansea City 'face competition from Besiktas for Wilfried Bony'
Turkish champions Besiktas reportedly join Swansea City in the race to sign Manchester City striker Wilfried Bony this summer.
Jul 30, 19:30
Former Real Madrid defender Pepe joins Besiktas on free transfer
Pepe chooses Besiktas over Paris Saint-Germain by penning a three-year deal with the Turkish giants, a month after confirming his departure from Real Madrid.
Jul 4, 22:26
Portugal edge out Mexico for third-place finish at Confederations Cup
Portugal dramatically recover from a goal down to beat Mexico 2-1 in the third-place playoff at the 2017 Confederations Cup.
Jul 2, 15:33
Besiktas: 'Pepe deal far from complete'
Besiktas director of football operations Ali Naibi denies that his club are close to a deal for Portuguese centre-back Pepe.
Jul 2, 12:36
Cristiano Ronaldo nets as Portugal reach Confederations Cup semi-finals
Cristiano Ronaldo gets on the scoresheet as Portugal reach the Confederations Cup semi-finals with a 4-0 victory over New Zealand.
Jun 24, 17:51
Pepe: 'Portugal ignoring Cristiano Ronaldo speculation'
Portugal defender Pepe insists that the team are ignoring the ongoing speculation over Cristiano Ronaldo's future at Real Madrid during their Confederations Cup campaign.
Jun 20, 21:11
Report: Pepe to pen one-year deal with Paris Saint-Germain
Departing Real Madrid defender Pepe is to sign a one-year contract with Paris-Saint Germain with the option of a further 12 months, according to reports.
Jun 17, 21:16
Jesus Vallejo confirms Real Madrid return
Jesus Vallejo reveals that he will form part of Real Madrid's first-team squad for the 2017-18 campaign after impressing during a loan spell at Eintracht Frankfurt.
Jun 13, 15:56
Pepe announces departure from Real Madrid after 10-year stay
Long-serving Real Madrid defender Pepe takes to Instagram to say a heartfelt goodbye to supporters after bringing an end to his 10-year stay at the club.
Jun 6, 22:02
Real Madrid defender Pepe to make switch to Paris Saint-Germain?
Paris Saint-Germain are reportedly edging nearer to signing Real Madrid defender Pepe during the summer transfer window.
Jun 6, 10:42
Real Madrid 'eye Leonardo Bonucci'
A report claims that Real Madrid want to sign Juventus centre-back Leonardo Bonucci in this summer's transfer window.
May 26, 12:28
Inter Milan 'lead race for Pepe'
A report claims that Inter Milan are the favourites to sign Real Madrid centre-back Pepe on a free transfer this summer.
May 24, 15:40
Report: Pepe closing in on Paris Saint-Germain move
A report claims that Real Madrid centre-back Pepe is close to agreeing a deal with Paris Saint-Germain.
May 9, 21:55
Preview: Real Madrid vs. Atletico Madrid
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's Champions League semi-final first leg between Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid from the Bernabeu.
May 1, 19:01
Gareth Bale returns to Real Madrid training ahead of El Clasico
Real Madrid winger Gareth Bale returns to training following a calf injury ahead of Sunday's crucial El Clasico against Barcelona.
Apr 20, 18:17
Preview: Real Madrid vs. Bayern Munich
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's Champions League quarter-final second leg between Real Madrid and Bayern Munich from the Bernabeu.
Apr 17, 15:00
Cristiano Ronaldo double sinks Bayern Munich at Allianz Arena
Cristiano Ronaldo scores twice as Real Madrid come from behind to beat Bayern Munich 2-1 in the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final at the Allianz Arena.
Apr 12, 21:38
Team News: Bayern Munich without Robert Lewandowski ahead of Real Madrid clash
Bayern Munich will be without the injured Robert Lewandowski ahead of Wednesday's Champions League quarter-final first leg at home against Real Madrid.
Apr 12, 18:39
Report: Pepe to miss next four weeks
A report claims that Real Madrid centre-back Pepe could miss the next four weeks of the season after fracturing two ribs.
Apr 11, 17:54
Keylor Navas: Real Madrid "even more determined" to win La Liga
Keylor Navas claims that Real Madrid have all the motivation they need to maintain their lead at the top of La Liga, having been dealt a blow by rivals Atletico Madrid.
Apr 9, 10:41
Zinedine Zidane: 'Real Madrid need to improve concentration'
Real Madrid head coach Zinedine Zidane believes that his players' concentration needs to improve after they were held to a 1-1 draw by Atletico Madrid on Saturday.
Apr 8, 22:41
Real Madrid defender Pepe suffers fractured ribs against Atletico Madrid
Real Madrid confirm that key defender Pepe fractured two ribs in the 1-1 draw with Atletico Madrid on Saturday.
Apr 8, 20:49
Antoine Griezmann strikes late to derail Real Madrid's title hopes
Antoine Griezmann scores five minutes from time to cancel out Pepe's opener and earn Atletico Madrid a 1-1 draw with Real Madrid at the Estadio Bernabeu.
Apr 8, 17:07
Team News: BBC return for Madrid derby
Gareth Bale, Karim Benzema and Cristiano Ronaldo return as Real Madrid host Atletico Madrid.
Apr 8, 14:16
Live Commentary: Real Madrid 1-1 Atletico Madrid - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live coverage of Real Madrid's 1-1 draw with Atletico Madrid, as Antoine Griezmann scored late to dent the hosts' title hopes.
Apr 8, 14:14
Pepe 'holding out for Manchester City, Paris Saint-Germain move'
Pepe has reportedly backtracked on his agreement to join Hebei China Fortune and is instead hopeful of linking up with either Manchester City or Paris Saint-Germain.
Apr 4, 20:16
Real Madrid move five points clear at La Liga summit
Real Madrid move five points clear of second-placed Barcelona in La Liga courtesy of a 3-0 win over Alaves at the Bernabeu.
Apr 2, 17:08
Cristiano Ronaldo nets brace in Portugal win
Portugal return to within three points of Group B leaders Switzerland courtesy of a 3-0 win over Hungary in Saturday's 2018 World Cup qualification clash in Lisbon.
Mar 25, 21:35
Real Madrid go five points clear at top of La Liga
Brazilian midfielder Casemiro scores the winner as Real Madrid move five points clear at the top of La Liga with a 2-1 success at Athletic Bilbao.
Mar 18, 17:10
Real Madrid return to top of La Liga
Sergio Ramos scores a late winner as Real Madrid return to the top of La Liga with a 2-1 victory over Real Betis at the Bernabeu.
Mar 12, 21:38
Team News: Cristiano Ronaldo out for Real Madrid
Cristiano Ronaldo is ruled out and Gareth Bale is suspended for Real Madrid's trip to Eibar.
Mar 4, 14:13
Cristiano Ronaldo saves 10-man Real Madrid with late brace
Ten-man Real Madrid come from 3-1 behind to draw 3-3 with Las Palmas in Wednesday night's incident-filled La Liga clash at the Bernabeu.
Mar 1, 22:28
Team News: Four changes for Real Madrid ahead of Las Palmas clash
Zinedine Zidane makes four changes to the Real Madrid starting XI from their 3-2 win over Villarreal as they host Las Palmas in La Liga.
Mar 1, 19:47
Zinedine Zidane coy on Pepe future
Real Madrid boss Zinedine Zidane refuses to offer any guarantees over the future of Pepe, who will be out of contract this summer.
Feb 21, 16:32
Agent: 'Real Madrid, Barcelona interested in Nicolas Otamendi'
Manchester City defender Nicolas Otamendi is on the radar of Real Madrid and Barcelona, according to the Argentine's agent.
Feb 20, 17:00
