Europe’s top 50 transfer targets for summer 2012 – in pictures
A look at the players who will be on the shortlists of all the major clubs across Europe this summer – in no particular order – from Eden Hazard to Carlos TevezJacob SteinbergJonny WeeksSteven Bloor
José Mourinho says Real Madrid represent ‘perfect challenge’ for him
• 'I need these great challenges in the maturity of my career'• 'I've had to improve as a coach and a professional'José Mourinho, the Real Madrid manager, has described his decision to extend his contract at the club until 2016 as the "perfect cha...
Granada lose their bottle and respect by pointing finger at referee | Sid Lowe
Granada's fury at their defeat was inexcusable but the league organisers do not help ease the concerns of suspicious mindsNoé Pamarot put it best. "Not even Hitchcock could have dreamed up a scene like this," the Granada centre-back said. A series of ...
Real Madrid’s Gonzalo Higuaín is not for sale, says José Mourinho
• Centre-forward is tied to long-term contract, he adds• Back-up goalkeeper Antonio Adán may be allowed to leaveReal Madrid, the Spanish champions, have no intention of letting Gonzalo Higuaín leave the club this summer but may need to buy a back...
Granada 1-2 Real Madrid | La Liga match report
The referee officiating at Granada's dramatic 2-1 home defeat to La Liga champions Real Madrid appeared to be hit by a plastic bottle thrown by one of the home players amid angry scenes at the final whistle.Two Granada players received red cards during...
James Richardson’s European football papers review – video
As fists fly across Europe, James Richardson rounds up the week's continental football newsJames RichardsonMatt HallAndy Gallagher
Sid Lowe on Real Madrid’s title victory
José Mourinho's side chased down this title with everything they had and it was fitting that it was won in style away from homeThe towels were taped to the wall. It was time. The lid came off – off the champagne bottles and off the pizza boxes. Off ...
José Mourinho’s mission accomplished as Real Madrid seal title
• Victory over Athletic Bilbao secures La Liga title• Goals from Higuaín, Ozil and Ronaldo complete winReal Madrid won their 32nd league title, José Mourinho's seventh in four different countries, returning the trophy to the Santiago Bernabéu fo...
