Real Madrid’s shock early exit from the Champions League has raised uncomfortable questions about the unprecedented spending spree launched by president Florentino Perez on his return to the club last year.

Brazilian fullback Cicinho has slammed the culture at Real Madrid and the influence of captain Raul.
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Cicinho, currently playing on-loan at Sao Paulo from Roma, says foreign players at Real are not treated fairly.

“Leaving Madrid to go to

Lassana Diarra says Real Madrid teammate Karim Benzema is now far more settled.

Lyon will not be obsessing about Cristiano Ronaldo in Tuesday’s Champions League match at home to Real Madrid.

Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo has admitted he misses life at Manchester United and would consider a return to Old Trafford in the future.

Real Madrid legend Raul could be on his way out of the Spanish capital as Major League Soccer outfit New York Red Bulls are reported to be close to reaching an agreement with him.

Marcelo Moreno is hoping to ensure Premiership survival for Wigan.
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The Bolivian striker joined the Latics on transfer deadline day, completing a loan deal from Shakhtar Donetsk which is set to run until the end of the 2009/10

Wigan have confirmed that Shakhtar Donetsk striker Marcelo Moreno has joined them on a six-month loan, reports Sky Sports.
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The deal is subject to the 22 year old being granted a visa and international clearance.

“We knew we needed more

(GSM) – Real Madrid’s Raul could move to the Premier League at some point in the near future, according to his agent Gines Carvajal.
The Santiago Bernabeu legend has found opportunities harder to come by this season after the spending

Fernando Gago is demanding a move from Real Madrid.

The Argentina midfielder is the subject of a £15 million bid from Manchester City and AS says he is desperate to see the deal happen.

Gago’s agent landed in Madrid yesterday and plans showdown