The hangover of the Makélélé role

In our modern game, it seems every football manager under the sun seems to want a player in the Claude Makélélé mould. But, in this day and age, is it really necessary?

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Is Gareth Bale really worth the money? Should Tottenham sell up? (video)

It looks as though the Gareth Bale transfer rumour to Real Madrid is going to last until the window closes at the end of August. Media reports claim that an apparent £80m offer was refused by Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy, who then stated that the Welshman was absolutely not for sale.

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A look back at Real Madrid's Glactico era

Every summer, football fans would spend hours glued to sports websites and television channels in anticipation of a strange annual phenomenon that used to occur in Madrid.

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Real Madrid ready for a shake up

What changes will occur at Real Madrid if Jose Mourinho does decide to leave in the summer? He will no doubt be disappointed that his team have fallen at the semi-final stage of the Champions League once again, especially as he was brought in with the specific aim of leading Madrid back to the top of the European game. With recent comments and interviews indicating that he is on his way out of the Spanish capital, speculation has already begun about the future of this historic club.

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Real and Bayern do battle for Bale (video)

Gareth Bale's sparkling form for Spurs recently has reportedly prompted an offer from Spanish giants Real Madrid who are believed to have been long term admirers of the Welsh winger.

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