Barca’s poor start to 2017 continued as they lost further ground on Real Madrid at the top of La Liga despite a sensational last minute Lionel Messi free kick salvaging a 1-1 draw at Villarreal Sunday. The Spanish champions lost their opening game of the year at Athletic Bilbao in the Copa...

Following his success in Ballon d'Or, Portugal and Real Madrid Cristiano Ronaldo is set to add another garland -- the Best FIFA Men's Player -- Monday in Zurich. After Champions League and Euro 2016 success for club and country last year, Ronaldo is the overwhelming favorite for yet another...

Real Madrid tied Barcelona's Spanish record of 39 games unbeaten in all competitions by crushing Granada 5-0 in La Liga on Saturday. Francisco "Isco" Alarcon scored twice and Cristiano Ronaldo, Karim Benzema, and Casemiro added on at Santiago Bernabeu Stadium. Madrid was six points ahead...

Real Madrid boss Zinedine Zidane insists he will continue to periodically leave out four-time world player of the year Cristiano Ronaldo to keep the Portuguese fresh for the business end of the season. Ronaldo has sat out Real's last two home games -- missing the visit of Deportivo la Coruna...