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Sunday February 1st 2004
. Real Madrid came from 2-0 down away to Valladolid to secure an amazing 3-2 victory. The home side went ahead on 33 minutes as Oscar made the most of some poor Real marking to convert a Roberto Losada cross. Oscar again caught the Madrid back-line asleep when he got above Michel Salgado to head home just before the break. The visitors got back into the game after the restart when Zinedine Zidane's fired home a Luis Figo cross with the aid of a deflection off Ronaldo.
The match-turning incident arrived in the 61st minute when Pena was sent-off for deliberate handball in the Real box. Figo converted the resulting spot-kick for 2-2. Ronaldo won the day for Real in the dying embers of the game when he received a pass from Zidane, turned, and shot underneath Albano Bizzarri. Beckham was substituted by Juanfran.
Wednesday February 4th 2004
David Beckham strenuously denied hints by glamour model Jordan that they had an affair. The busty blonde apparently made the allegation while appearing on 'I'm a Celebrity....Get Me Out of Here'! He is understood to be fuming at the claims by Jordan. No offence, but she isn't my type," said the Real Madrid star. "My only type is Victoria."
Beckham spokeswomen, Caroline McAteer, said that "It si a false allegation and will be dealt with by David's lawyers".
Wednesday February 11th 2004
Real Madrid booked their place in the final of the King's Cup with a 2-1 aggregate win over Sevilla. Sevilla, 2-0 down from the first leg in the Bernabeu, won a tense encounter 1-0 with a goal after just 38 seconds from Antonio Lopez.
Saturday February 7th 2004
Goals from Ronaldo and Roberto Carlos handed Real Madrid a 2-1 victory over Malaga at the Bernabeu. Ronaldo put the Merengues ahead on 25 minutes with a simple finish from a pass by Salgado who was fed with a 35 yard pass from Beckham. Roberto Carlos doubled the advantage with an unstoppable free-kick into the top corner of the net just before the hour. Substitute Jose Loque reduced the arrears a quarter of an hour from time, but Malaga never really looked like getting an equaliser and Real deserved their win. Carlos Quieroz's side remain two points clear of Valencia.
David Beckham finished the game doubled up in agony with stomach cramps. "I was absolutely knackered" revealed Beckham. "I'm still feeling pretty rough. I've had stomach problems for three days now and I had no energy in my legs today.
Sunday February 15th 2004
Real Madrid drop points when they draw with Valencia 1-1 at home. Luis Filipe Madeira Caeiro Figo scores for Madrid.
David Beckham reveals how he lies awake until dawn after playing matches for Real Madrid. He said "I never manage to sleep after a match. I didn't get to sleep until five in the morning after Tuesday's defeat to Seville in the Copa del Rey. Its the adrenaline in my body. So I watched the match which I had taped, and then watched a film."
Wednesday February 18th 2004
David and Victoria Beckham have made no secret of their desire to expand their family, and now their sons Brooklyn and Romeo have a new playmate. The glamorous couple have added a puppy to their Madrid home.
Carlos, a Chinese Sharpei, has taken up residence with the Beckhams after winning Victoria's heart in a local pet shop. The cuddly pooch also charmed Romeo and Brooklyn, convincing the family to adopt him.
"Victoria was trying to touch him through the bars so we got him out so they could play with him," revealed pet shop assistant Rocio Duran. "Carlos was so good with them and Victoria was really loving to him. He was licking the two little boys and they were laughing a lot with him."
The pedigree pup, who cost £600, will eventually grow to around 20 inches tall and lose his wrinkles. Chinese Sharpeis are well-known for making good playmates for children.
Saturday February 21st 2004
Espanyol are defeated at home 2-4 by Real Madrid with goals from Luiz Nazario de Lima Ronaldo, Da Silva Roberto Carlos, Raul Bravo and Luiz Nazario de Lima Ronaldo.
Victoria Beckham was sais to be seething after discovering that she has not been invited to a lunch with the Queen for the 200 wealthiest and most influencial women in Britain.
Sunday February 22nd 2004
Roberto Carlos admits that he had turned his back on Chelsea and their billionaire owner Roman Abramovich - because of David Beckham. "I am enjoying playing alongside David Beckham, even though it hasn't been for long. He has brought a lot to the team and he's good for me. We fire off jokes at each other in the dressing room and even though he's an international superstar, he has been able to remain normal."
Tuesday February 24th 2004
In the Champions League, a clanger dropped by Bayern Munich goalkeep, Oliver Khan, enables Real Madrid to get a 1-1 draw in Munich.
Saturday February 28th 2004
New figures published today reveal a massive rise in the superstar's offpitch earnings. Beckham got a £4 million salary from Manchester United and nearly £7 million from off-field sponsorships and endorsements. £1 million with Vodafone, £2.5 million with Tokyo Beauty Centre, £1.5 million with Rage Games and £1 million with Police Sunglasses.
Sunday February 29th 2004
Celta Vigo lose 2-4 at home to Real Madrid. Goals from Zinedine Zidane (2), Luiz Nazario de Lima Ronaldo and Luis Filipe Madeira Caeiro Figo.
The Sunday Mirror reveal that David Beckham has told Everton starlet Wayne Rooney that he would not regret movng to Manchester United. "Without a doubt the youth development system at United is the best in the land," said the Real Madrid star, a former Manchester United favourite.