Earlier, Ronaldo successfully completed his medical with Madrid after landing in the Spanish capital just after midday.
So the French talked long and loud about linking with Madrid, Milan and others, to create some competition.
With Madrid, he won one Copa del Rey and one Spanish league title.
The Williams sisters also progressed, with Madrid champion Serena next facing Russia's Nadia Petrova in the second round on Wednesday.
The ballot is due to take place on 7 September, with Madrid in the running as well as Istanbul and Tokyo.
The combative holding midfielder won the French league with Nantes and the Spanish La Liga title and the Champions League with Madrid.
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But there are bumpy months ahead for Mr Zapatero, as Spain's two most fractious regions engage in rough horse-trading over their future relationship with Madrid.
Called by president Artur Mas, of the moderate nationalist CiU, after his demands for a new fiscal pact with Madrid were rejected, this election has become both bitter and personal.
Real's poor season means that there has been speculation Queiroz himself will be forced out in the summer but the ex-Manchester United assistant manager says he intends to stay with Madrid.
There could be further movement between the two clubs with Madrid known to have a keen interest in Liverpool's Spanish midfielder Xavi Alonso, although there appears to be some disagreement about a potential transfer fee.
Arbeloa -- who was part of the Spain squad that won Euro 2008 -- was with Madrid as a youngster before moving to Deportivo La Coruna in 2006 and then onto Liverpool six months later.
This season with Real Madrid has been no different, with Mourinho routinely being linked to coaching jobs at clubs like PSG, AC Milan, and Manchester United.
Neill, who also held talks with Atletico Madrid of Spain and was linked with a move to Turkey's Galatasaray, is the fourth permanent addition to boss David Moyes' squad, following Sylvain Distin, Diniyar Bilyaletdinov and John Heitinga to Goodison Park.
Liverpool now face a fight with Atletico Madrid to finish top of group D, with an away game at PSV Eindhoven to come.
Former Valencia coach Benitez had been linked with Real Madrid and Juventus in recent months, but with both those clubs now having new men in charge he could be in the running to fill the vacant position at European champions Inter Milan following the departure of Jose Mourinho.
The Japanese capital is in competition with Istanbul and Madrid, with the International Olympic Committee (IOC) decision to be made this September.
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Match-winner Torres, who had never won a trophy with Atletico Madrid, Liverpool or Spain before Sunday, said.
"I wish everyone associated with Real Madrid much happiness in the future, " he said in a statement on Friday.
"I have seen the stories in the media linking me with Real Madrid, " he had said on Thursday lunchtime.
Eto'o's compatriot Geremi has two Champions Leagues from his time with Real Madrid.
There is little evidence to link "al Qaeda central" with the Madrid attack, which involved a cell of mainly Moroccan immigrants.
The win was a boost for the team and coach Leonardo ahead of Tuesday's home Champions League clash with Real Madrid.
Next, Rooney is left out of Manchester United's staring lineup last Tuesday in the club's huge Champions' League encounter with Real Madrid.
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Emirates has an agreement with Real Madrid to advertise on its sign boards at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium, as well as some hospitality rights.
The 62-year-old won 34.51% of the vote, with Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho second (20.49%) and Messi's former Barcelona coach Pep Guardiola third (12.91%).
Afterward, in his news conference, Mourinho spoke about his contract with Real Madrid, wanting to see out the season, and his respect for the club.
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They are also in the last 16 of the Champions League, drawing 1-1 with Real Madrid in the first leg of their match on Wednesday evening.
Redknapp has already bolstered his defence with the signing of William Gallas and the club are reportedly in talks with Real Madrid's holding midfielder Lassana Diarra.
During his final season, 2006-2007, he won his only league title with the Madrid side, pipping Barcelona to the crown on the final day of the season.
Having fallen out with Real Madrid fan favorite Iker Casillas, Mourinho drew criticism from his fellow Portuguese, defender Pepe, who said Mourinho should have shown Casillas more respect.
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