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Real Madrid Club de Fútbol (Spanish IPA: [ɾeal maˈð̞ɾið kluβ de ˈfutβol], usually known simply as Real Madrid) is a professional football club based in Madrid, Spain. It is the most successful team in Spanish football and was voted by FIFA as the most successful club of the 20th century, having won a record thirty-one La Liga titles, seventeen Spanish Cups, a record nine European Cups and two UEFA Cups. Real was a founding member of FIFA and the now-defunct G-14 group of Europe's leading football clubs as well as its replacement, the European Club Association.

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Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo, left, tries to beat Valladolid's goalkeeper Justo Villar during a Spanish La Liga soccer match at the Jose Zorrilla stadium in Valladolid, Spain Sunday March 14, 2010. Cristiano Ronaldo
MADRID, SPAIN - MARCH 11: Kaka (L) of Real Madrid runs with a teammate during a training session the day after Real Madrid's UEFA Champions League aggregate defeat against Lyon at Valdebebas training ground on March 11, 2010 in Madrid, Spain. Kaká (footballer)
Former Manchester United goal keeping Peter Schmeichel, left, is introduced to TV hostess Camilla Ottesen, centre, with Danish pay to view TV giant Viasat, and Danish boxing champion Mikkel Kessler, at right, in Copenhagen, Friday, the Friday March 19, 2010. Kessler will challenge WBC Super-Middleweight Champion Carl Froch, of Britain, in the second round of the Super Six World Boxing Classic on April 24, 2010, in Denmark. Manchester United
Brazil's Corinthians player Ronaldo (R) vies for the ball with Paraguay's Cerro Porteno player Miguel Torren, during their Copa Libertadores football match at the Defensores del Chacho stadium in Asuncion on March 17, 2010. Ronaldo
Atletico de Madrid's Simao Sabrosa from Portugal, not seen, scores his goal against FC Barcelona, seen from left to right, goalkeeper Victor Valdes, Diego Forlan from Uruguay and Maxwell of Brazil, during their Spanish La Liga soccer match, at the Vicente Calderon stadium in Madrid Sunday Feb. 14, 2010. FC Barcelona
VALLADOLID, SPAIN - MARCH 14: Cristiano Ronaldo of Real Madrid in action during the La Liga match between Valladolid and Real Madrid at Estadio Jose Zorilla on March 14, 2010 in Valladolid, Spain. La Liga
MADRID, SPAIN - MARCH 11: Head coach Manuel Pellegrini (C) of Real Madrid walks on the pitch amid his playersduring a training session the day after Real Madrid's UEFA Champions League aggregate defeat against Lyon at Valdebebas training ground on March 11, 2010 in Madrid, Spain. Manuel Pellegrini
Wigan Athletic's Mohamed Diame (left) and Liverpool's Javier Mascherano battle for the ball during their English Premier League match at the DW Stadium, Wigan. Monday March 8, 2010. Liverpool F.C.
Manchester United's English forward Wayne Rooney celebrates after scoring the second goal during the English Premier League football match against Fulham at Old Trafford in Manchester, north-west England on March 14, 2010. Wayne Rooney
MADRID, SPAIN - MARCH 11: Goalkeeper Iker Casillas (C) of Real Madrid runs with his teammates during a training session the day after Real Madrid's UEFA Champions League aggregate defeat against Lyon at Valdebebas training ground on March 11, 2010 in Madrid, Spain. Iker Casillas
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Chelsea's Ivorian striker Didier Drogba (C) argues with Inter Milan's Brazilian defender Lucio Da Silva Ferreira Lucimar (2ndR) during their second leg in the round of 16 UEFA Champions League match at home to Chelsea at Stamford Bridge football stadium, London on March 16, 2010. The match ended 1-0 to Inter Milan. Chelsea F.C.
Fans take photos of the van in which Victoria Beckham arrived, in Turku, Finland on March 16, 2010 to visit her husband David Beckham, AC Milan's English midfielder who is recovering from surgery. The former England captain twisted his left ankle during the final minutes of an AC Milan Serie A game against Chievo on March 14 and limped off the field before being stretchered away in pain and in tears. David Beckham
Real Madrid's players celebrate their team fourth goal against Villarreal during a Spanish La Liga soccer match at the Santiago Bernabeu stadium in Madrid, Sunday, Feb. 21, 2010. Villarreal CF
Injured AC Milan and England footballer David Beckham uses crutches to board a private aircraft at the airport in Turku, Finland, Wednesday March 17, 2010. Beckham, 34, ruptured his left Achilles tendon during AC Milan's victory against Chievo Verona, and was flown to Finland for surgery which is expected to keep him out of action for between five and eight months. A.C. Milan
Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini (C) shakes hands after substituting Manchester City's English defender Wayne Bridge (L) during the English Premier League football match between Sunderland and Manchester City at the Stadium of Light in Sunderland, north-east England, on March 14, 2010. AFP PHOTO/PAUL ELLIS - FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY Additional licence required for any commercial/promotional use or use on TV or internet (except identical online version of newspaper) of Premier League/Football League photos. Tel DataCo +44 207 2981656. Do not alter/modify photo. Manchester City
Liverpool's Steven Gerrard, left, vies for the ball against Lille's Yohan Cabaye during their Europa League round of 16, second leg soccer match at Anfield, Liverpool, England, Thursday March 18, 2010. Steven Gerrard
Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini (C) shakes hands after substituting Manchester City's English defender Wayne Bridge (L) during the English Premier League football match between Sunderland and Manchester City at the Stadium of Light in Sunderland, north-east England, on March 14, 2010. AFP PHOTO/PAUL ELLIS - FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY Additional licence required for any commercial/promotional use or use on TV or internet (except identical online version of newspaper) of Premier League/Football League photos. Tel DataCo +44 207 2981656. Do not alter/modify photo. Roberto Mancini

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VALENCIA, SPAIN - MARCH 20: Combustible 'Ninot' caricatures, one of Cristiano Ronaldo and one of President of Real Madrid Florentino Perez of Real Madrid burn during the last day of the 'Fallas' festival on March 20, 2010 in Valencia, Spain.

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VALENCIA, SPAIN - MARCH 20: Combustible 'Ninot' caricatures, one of Cristiano Ronaldo and one of President of Real Madrid Florentino Perez of Real Madrid burn during the last day of the 'Fallas' festival on March 20, 2010 in Valencia, Spain.

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VALENCIA, SPAIN - MARCH 20: Combustible 'Ninot' caricatures, one of Kaka and one of President of Real Madrid Florentino Perez of Real Madrid burn during the last day of the 'Fallas' festival on March 20, 2010 in Valencia, Spain.

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VALENCIA, SPAIN - MARCH 20: Combustible 'Ninot' caricatures, one of Kaka and one of President of Real Madrid Florentino Perez of Real Madrid burn during the last day of the 'Fallas' festival on March 20, 2010 in Valencia, Spain.

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VALENCIA, SPAIN - MARCH 20: Combustible 'Ninot' caricatures, one of Kaka of Real Madrid burn during the last day of the 'Fallas' festival on March 20, 2010 in Valencia, Spain.

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VALENCIA, SPAIN - MARCH 20: Combustible 'Ninot' caricatures, one of Kaka of Real Madrid burn during the last day of the 'Fallas' festival on March 20, 2010 in Valencia, Spain.

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VALENCIA, SPAIN - MARCH 20: Combustible 'Ninot' caricatures, one of Kaka of Real Madrid burn during the last day of the 'Fallas' festival on March 20, 2010 in Valencia, Spain.

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VALENCIA, SPAIN - MARCH 20: Combustible 'Ninot' caricatures, one of Kaka of Real Madrid burn during the last day of the 'Fallas' festival on March 20, 2010 in Valencia, Spain.

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VALENCIA, SPAIN - MARCH 20: A combustible 'Ninot' caricature of Kaka of Real Madrid burns during the last day of the 'Fallas' festival on March 20, 2010 in Valencia, Spain.

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VALENCIA, SPAIN - MARCH 20: A combustible 'Ninot' caricature of Kaka of Real Madrid burns during the last day of the 'Fallas' festival on March 20, 2010 in Valencia, Spain.

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VALENCIA, SPAIN - MARCH 20: Combustible 'Ninot' caricatures, one of Kaka of Real Madrid burn during the last day of the 'Fallas' festival on March 20, 2010 in Valencia, Spain.

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VALENCIA, SPAIN - MARCH 20: Combustible 'Ninot' caricatures, one of Kaka of Real Madrid burn during the last day of the 'Fallas' festival on March 20, 2010 in Valencia, Spain.

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Guus Hiddink of Netherlands, 63, speaks during a news conference in Istanbul, Turkey, Monday, March 15, 2010. The Dutchman has agreed a two-year deal as Turkey's national soccer coach with the option of two more and will take control from 1 August. Hiddink has previously managed Real Madrid and Chelsea, as well as Russia, South Korea, the Netherlands and Australia.

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Guus Hiddink of Netherlands, 63, speaks during a news conference in Istanbul, Turkey, Monday, March 15, 2010. The Dutchman has agreed a two-year deal as Turkey's national soccer coach with the option of two more and will take control from 1 August. Hiddink has previously managed Real Madrid and Chelsea, as well as Russia, South Korea, the Netherlands and Australia.

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Guus Hiddink of Netherlands, 63, speaks during a news conference in Istanbul, Turkey, Monday, March 15, 2010. The Dutchman has agreed a two-year deal as Turkey's national soccer coach with the option of two more and will take control from 1 August. Hiddink has previously managed Real Madrid and Chelsea, as well as Russia, South Korea, the Netherlands and Australia.

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Guus Hiddink of Netherlands, 63, speaks during a news conference in Istanbul, Turkey, Monday, March 15, 2010. The Dutchman has agreed a two-year deal as Turkey's national soccer coach with the option of two more and will take control from 1 August. Hiddink has previously managed Real Madrid and Chelsea, as well as Russia, South Korea, the Netherlands and Australia.

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Guus Hiddink of Netherlands, 63, speaks during a news conference in Istanbul, Turkey, Monday, March 15, 2010. The Dutchman has agreed a two-year deal as Turkey's national soccer coach with the option of two more and will take control from 1 August. Hiddink has previously managed Real Madrid and Chelsea, as well as Russia, South Korea, the Netherlands and Australia.

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Guus Hiddink of Netherlands, 63, speaks during a news conference in Istanbul, Turkey, Monday, March 15, 2010. The Dutchman has agreed a two-year deal as Turkey's national soccer coach with the option of two more and will take control from 1 August. Hiddink has previously managed Real Madrid and Chelsea, as well as Russia, South Korea, the Netherlands and Australia.

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VALLADOLID, SPAIN - MARCH 14: Cristiano Ronaldo of Real Madrid in action during the La Liga match between Valladolid and Real Madrid at Estadio Jose Zorilla on March 14, 2010 in Valladolid, Spain.

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VALLADOLID, SPAIN - MARCH 14: Cristiano Ronaldo of Real Madrid in action during the La Liga match between Valladolid and Real Madrid at Estadio Jose Zorilla on March 14, 2010 in Valladolid, Spain.

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VALLADOLID, SPAIN - MARCH 14: Xabi Alonso of Real Madrid during the La Liga match between Valladolid and Real Madrid at Estadio Jose Zorilla on March 14, 2010 in Valladolid, Spain.

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VALLADOLID, SPAIN - MARCH 14: Xabi Alonso of Real Madrid during the La Liga match between Valladolid and Real Madrid at Estadio Jose Zorilla on March 14, 2010 in Valladolid, Spain.

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VALLADOLID, SPAIN - MARCH 14: Gonzalo Higuain of Real Madrid celebrates after scoring Real's third goal during the La Liga match between Valladolid and Real Madrid at Estadio Jose Zorilla on March 14, 2010 in Valladolid, Spain.

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VALLADOLID, SPAIN - MARCH 14: Gonzalo Higuain of Real Madrid celebrates after scoring Real's third goal during the La Liga match between Valladolid and Real Madrid at Estadio Jose Zorilla on March 14, 2010 in Valladolid, Spain.

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VALLADOLID, SPAIN - MARCH 14: Real Madrid manager Manuel Pellegrini seen before the start of the La Liga match between Valladolid and Real Madrid at Estadio Jose Zorilla on March 14, 2010 in Valladolid, Spain.

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VALLADOLID, SPAIN - MARCH 14: Real Madrid manager Manuel Pellegrini seen before the start of the La Liga match between Valladolid and Real Madrid at Estadio Jose Zorilla on March 14, 2010 in Valladolid, Spain.

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VALLADOLID, SPAIN - MARCH 14: Sergio Ramos (C) of Real Madrid shoots past goalkeeper Justo Villar of Valladolid during the La Liga match between Valladolid and Real Madrid at Estadio Jose Zorilla on March 14, 2010 in Valladolid, Spain.

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VALLADOLID, SPAIN - MARCH 14: Sergio Ramos (C) of Real Madrid shoots past goalkeeper Justo Villar of Valladolid during the La Liga match between Valladolid and Real Madrid at Estadio Jose Zorilla on March 14, 2010 in Valladolid, Spain.

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VALLADOLID, SPAIN - MARCH 14: Rafael Van Der Vaart (R) celebrates teammates after Real scored their 3rd goal during the La Liga match between Valladolid and Real Madrid at Estadio Jose Zorilla on March 14, 2010 in Valladolid, Spain.

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VALLADOLID, SPAIN - MARCH 14: Rafael Van Der Vaart (R) celebrates teammates after Real scored their 3rd goal during the La Liga match between Valladolid and Real Madrid at Estadio Jose Zorilla on March 14, 2010 in Valladolid, Spain.

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VALLADOLID, SPAIN - MARCH 14: Gonzalo Higuain of Real Madrid celebrates after scoring Real's third goal during the La Liga match between Valladolid and Real Madrid at Estadio Jose Zorilla on March 14, 2010 in Valladolid, Spain.

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VALLADOLID, SPAIN - MARCH 14: Gonzalo Higuain of Real Madrid celebrates after scoring Real's third goal during the La Liga match between Valladolid and Real Madrid at Estadio Jose Zorilla on March 14, 2010 in Valladolid, Spain.

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VALLADOLID, SPAIN - MARCH 14: Cristiano Ronaldo of Real Madrid reacts during the La Liga match between Valladolid and Real Madrid at Estadio Jose Zorilla on March 14, 2010 in Valladolid, Spain.

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VALLADOLID, SPAIN - MARCH 14: Cristiano Ronaldo of Real Madrid reacts during the La Liga match between Valladolid and Real Madrid at Estadio Jose Zorilla on March 14, 2010 in Valladolid, Spain.

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VALLADOLID, SPAIN - MARCH 14: Cristiano Ronaldo of Real Madrid reacts after taking a knock during the La Liga match between Valladolid and Real Madrid at Estadio Jose Zorilla on March 14, 2010 in Valladolid, Spain.

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VALLADOLID, SPAIN - MARCH 14: Cristiano Ronaldo of Real Madrid reacts after taking a knock during the La Liga match between Valladolid and Real Madrid at Estadio Jose Zorilla on March 14, 2010 in Valladolid, Spain.

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VALLADOLID, SPAIN - MARCH 14: Cristiano Ronaldo (2.R) of Real Madrid celebrates with Esteban Granero (#24) after scoring from a free kick during the La Liga match between Valladolid and Real Madrid at Estadio Jose Zorilla on March 14, 2010 in Valladolid, Spain.

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VALLADOLID, SPAIN - MARCH 14: Cristiano Ronaldo (2.R) of Real Madrid celebrates with Esteban Granero (#24) after scoring from a free kick during the La Liga match between Valladolid and Real Madrid at Estadio Jose Zorilla on March 14, 2010 in Valladolid, Spain.

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Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo of Portugal reacts during a Spanish La Liga soccer match at the Jose Zorrilla stadium in Valladolid, Spain Sunday March 14, 2010.

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Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo of Portugal reacts during a Spanish La Liga soccer match at the Jose Zorrilla stadium in Valladolid, Spain Sunday March 14, 2010.

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VALENCIA, SPAIN - MARCH 20: Combustible 'Ninot' caricatures, one of Cristiano Ronaldo and one of President of Real Madrid Florentino Perez of Real Madrid burn during the last day of the 'Fallas' festival on March 20, 2010 in Valencia, Spain.

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VALENCIA, SPAIN - MARCH 20: Combustible 'Ninot' caricatures, one of Cristiano Ronaldo and one of President of Real Madrid Florentino Perez of Real Madrid burn during the last day of the 'Fallas' festival on March 20, 2010 in Valencia, Spain.

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VALENCIA, SPAIN - MARCH 20: Combustible 'Ninot' caricatures, one of Kaka and one of President of Real Madrid Florentino Perez of Real Madrid burn during the last day of the 'Fallas' festival on March 20, 2010 in Valencia, Spain.

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VALENCIA, SPAIN - MARCH 20: Combustible 'Ninot' caricatures, one of Kaka and one of President of Real Madrid Florentino Perez of Real Madrid burn during the last day of the 'Fallas' festival on March 20, 2010 in Valencia, Spain.

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VALENCIA, SPAIN - MARCH 20: Combustible 'Ninot' caricatures, one of Kaka of Real Madrid burn during the last day of the 'Fallas' festival on March 20, 2010 in Valencia, Spain.

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