Cristiano Ronaldo

Any lingering hopes that Cristiano Ronaldo could make a swift comeback from injury have been dashed with the news that he faces at least another month on the sidelines.

The exit remains open, its doors flung wide, but the entrance to the Santiago Bernabéu has been closed and bolted.

Even the proudest of Spaniards had to accept defeat; even the most enthusiastic La Liga cheerleaders were forced to pack away their pompoms. The warm glow of the European Championship success still endured -- but the...

Finally, the 2009-10 UEFA Champions League draw is done and we know who's playing who and when.

If this summer's transfer window is any indication, we can look forward to one of the most exciting European seasons in decades. With the three most expensive transfers in the history of the game recently made for...