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Jose Mourinho has signed a new contract with Real Madrid which ties him to the club until 2016.

DAVID VILLA OUT OF EUROS
Spain will defend their European Championship crown without striker David Villa. (More)

BENZEMA AND RONALDO HAIL MOURINHO
Karim Benzema and Cristiano Ronaldo believe Jose Mourinho is the "best coach in the world". (More)

SANTA CRUZ EYES BETIS STAY
Man City's Roque Santa Cruz admits he would like to sign permanently for Real Betis. (More)

RONALDO: I'M A PERFECT 10
Cristiano Ronaldo gave Real Madrid nine out of 10 for the season - and himself a 10. (More)

SAHIN DETERMINED TO REMAIN WITH REAL
Nuri Sahin has vowed to fight for his place at Real Madrid after a disappointing first year. (More)

ERIC ABIDAL LEAVES HOSPITAL
Barcelona's Eric Abidal has been discharged from hospital after undergoing a liver transplant. (More)

TORRES AND MATA IN SPAIN SQUAD
Fernando Torres and Juan Mata have been added to the Spain squad for two upcoming friendlies. (More)

PINTO EYES WINNING SEND-OFF FOR PEP
Barcelona goalkeeper Jose Pinto is determined to give Pep Guardiola the ideal farewell. (More)

VALENCIA DENY ALBA SALE TALK
Valencia have rejected speculation a deal has already been agreed with Barcelona for Jordi Alba. (More)

CAP FITS FOR MALLORCA
Real Mallorca coach Joaquin Caparros has penned a new contract covering next season. (More)

XAVI WELCOMES VILANOVA APPOINTMENT
Barcelona midfielder Xavi has welcomed the appointment of new manager Tito Vilanova. (More)

RONALDO: MESSI MAKES ME BETTER
Cristiano Ronaldo believes he and Lionel Messi push each other to keep improving. (More)

ATLETICO DENY TORRES-FALCAO SWAP
Atletico Madrid have denied reports Chelsea are to offer Fernando Torres for Radamel Falcao. (More)

ALVES OUT FOR EIGHT WEEKS
Barcelona defender Dani Alves has been ruled out of action for up to eight weeks. (More)

MONTANIER TO STAY ON AT SOCIEDAD
Real Sociedad have announced their manager Philippe Montanier will remain at the club next season. (More)

FALCAO HAPPY DESPITE EXIT RUMOURS
Radamel Falcao has denied suggestions he could be on his way out of Atletico Madrid this summer. (More)

MOURINHO BACKS RONALDO FOR TOP PRIZE
Jose Mourinho claims Cristiano Ronaldo deserves to be the next FIFA world player of the year. (More)

ALBA HOPES TO PLAY HIS PART
Valencia defender Jordi Alba is desperate to take part in his first major international tournament. (More)

SIX NEW FACES IN DEPLETED SPAIN SQUAD
Vicente Del Bosque has named six uncapped players in his Spain squad to face Serbia and South Korea. (More)

BARCA DIRECTOR RESPONDS TO CRITICISM
Barcelona deny they could have done more to ensure Pep Guardiola continued as coach. (More)

VAN NISTELROOY CALLS IT QUITS
Malaga striker Ruud van Nistelrooy has announced his retirement from football at the age of 35. (More)

MALAGA EURO JOY; VILLARREAL DOWN
A review of the action on the final weekend of the season in the Spanish Primera Division. (More)

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