Real Madrid: Ramos And Perez Ends Rift

Its a sign of relief for Real Madrid, Benitez and the many fans who do not want to see Sergio Ramos leave the club has the both parties have settled their mis-understanding.

On Sunday in Guangzhou, the meeting that everyone had been waiting for finally took place. The basic details of the captain's new and improved contract with Real Madrid seem to be sorted and an agreement much nearer to being signed.

There were four men present at the meeting between club and player. On behalf of Real, there were Florentino Pérez and club director José Ángel Sánchez. Sergio Ramos arrived with his agent and brother René by his side. René's presence in China was key to sorting things out and a positive sign that the player would at least be prepared to sit down and listen to what the club had to say.

Casillas' Mother Wants Iker To Join Barcelona

The parents of Iker Casillas say that the outgoing Real Madrid goalkeeper has been the victim of a smear campaign from president Florentino Perez and feel that he deserves to end his career at a bigger club than "second tier" Porto.

The Spanish club confirmed on Saturday that a deal has been agreed that will see the shot-stopper bring an end to his 25 years at the Santiago Bernabeu and move to the Portuguese side.

The transfer brings an end to what has been a troublesome couple of years for the World Cup winning goalkeeper, and the 34-year-old's parents blame the club chief.

REAL MADRID: Benitez To Be Unveiled On June 3rd

Real Madrid have already earmarked a date and time for Rafa Benítez to be unveiled as their new gaffer: Wednesday 3rd June at 13:00. The official presentation will take place in the presidential box at the Santiago Bernabéu stadium, following which the new manager will give a press conference to the media.

The coach's road to Madrid is more or less a straightforward one and shouldn't suffer any unexpected last-minute changes given the fact that negotiations are at an advanced stage, although there are still a few things that Benítez and Florentino Pérez have to straighten out before the agreement is made official. As is customary, Benitez will sign his new contract in the Bernabéu offices just before he is unveiled.

REAL MADRID: Ancelotti Gets Unofficial Sack Notice Tip

Though he has yet to sit down with Florentino Pérez or José Ángel Sánchez, word has reached Carlo Ancelotti's camp that the coach won't be kept on at Real Madrid.

The Italian tactician has taken the news in his stride, accepting that this is how the cookie crumbles in the football business. He won't put up any resistance when it comes to rescinding the year left on his contract and his only regret is at not being able to finish the job he started two seasons ago.

We Won't Allow A Repeat Of What Happened In 2006 - Florentino Perez

Palma de Mallorca, 12th January 2006. The directors' box at Son Moix. Florentino Pérez shook his head over and over again. He simply could not believe what he was witnessing. Real Madrid lost against Mallorca. It was an embarrassing display by a team lacking in direction not helped by an evidently divided dressing room.

While López Caro's players wandered around the pitch incapable of hiding their shocked reactions, some substitutes (Helguera and Michel Salgado) snacked on sunflower seeds while chuckling to themselves on the bench.

REAL MADRDID: Ancelotti Must Do Something Fast

This is Carlo Ancelotti's big moment to show just how good he is, a manager who can sort out a crisis and bring back the good football and positive results. The Italian knows that right now, the four titles he has won (cup, Champions League, European Supercup and Club World Cup) count for little.

This is all water under the bridge; Ancelotti has to deal with the here and now. He knows what he has to do and he's not the type to throw in the towel. The Real manager will talk to the players and tell them what is what. It will be then up to them if they want to run for cover or muck in and sort it all out. Ancelotti will certainly be there to do his bit.

Real Madrid Stars Under Lock & Key

Florentino Pérez's contract business continues apace. The latest to sign on the dotted line is Raphaël Varane, following new deals in the summer for Nacho (until 2021), Luka Modric (2018) and Karim Benzema (2019).

The vast majority of the Real Madrid squad have committed their long-term futures to the club. In fact, only three current first-team players at the Bernabéu are not under lock and key for the long run: Sami Khedira, Pepe and Álvaro Arbeloa.