Cristiano Ronaldo acknowledges the fans as Real Madrid play LA Galaxy

The sides were playing in a International Champions Cup quarter-final match

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Isco (left) is expected to make his Real debut against Bournemouth

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Gareth Bale with the a copy of Fifa 14

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Christiano Ronaldo celebrates his goal against Celta Vigo

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Iker Casillas (Spain)

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Manchester City pitch in to help Real Madrid knock out Manchester United

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Didier Drogba

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Former Chelsea striker ready to terminate his contract with Chinese side Shanghai Shenhua

Mario Balotelli

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Manchester City are demanding over £20m for the Italian striker

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