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Real stars play down Cup chances

Kaka and Ronaldo try to keep supporters' Champions League hopes in perspective

Kaka: Real Madrid can get even better

Playmaker Kaka claims Real Madrid still have room for improvement despite making it four league wins from four with their 2-0 triumph over Villarreal.

Cool Cup could be good news for Capello

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Kaka relishing AC Milan return

Real Madrid star Kaka is already looking forward to facing AC Milan in the group stages of the Champions League.

Robben linked with Manchester United switch

Dutch winger Arjen Robben has been linked with a big money move to Manchester United.

Kaka describes playing for Real as 'easy'

Kaka has described playing in the star-studded Real Madrid side as 'easy' in an ominous warning to the rest of Spain and Europe.

Brian Viner: Could the old order finally be upset?

Pre-season events have been both hugely dispiriting and rather uplifting

There's no monkey business about the success of Fallon

It made 'Gorilla' for Cadbury but Fallon must fight for its key account with Sony, reports Ian Burrell

Kaka was Real bound in January

Kaka today claimed his move to Real Madrid from AC Milan was decided on as early as January.

Ferguson has a Real issue with Madrid

Milan and Bayern coaches join United boss in stinging criticism of Galacticos spree

Real refuse to overpay for Alonso

Real Madrid president Florentino Perez claims he is ready to walk away from deals this summer if asking prices remain high.

Ronaldo and pals hit nightspots of Maynooth

They may be here for an intense 10-day training camp, but it hasn't stopped speculation that Ronaldo and his Real Madrid pals will hit the town this weekend.

Kaka: Real Madrid players must work hard



Kaka has admitted Real Madrid need to combine talent with hard work if they are to fulfil their undoubted potential.

Kaka: 'Ronaldo and I are worth every penny'

Kaka has rejected suggestions that Real Madrid have paid over the odds to sign him and fellow superstar Cristiano Ronaldo this summer.

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