TIMELINE - The disappearance of Madeleine McCann

LONDON (Reuters) - Madeleine McCann disappeared in Portugal on May 3, 2007, sparking a massive search.

Here is a timeline of the case:

2007

May 3 - Madeleine McCann goes missing from her bedroom in the Algarve holiday resort of Praia da Luz while her parents Kate and Gerry are dining just 100 yards away.

May 5 - Police say they believe she is still alive and being held within three miles of the crime scene.

May 14 - A British man, Robert Murat, is taken to a police station for questioning. He is later released.

May 30 - The McCanns meet Pope Benedict during a general audience at the Vatican.

June 1 - The couple embark on a tour to publicise their campaign. Countries visited include Spain, Germany, Morocco and the United States.

August 7 - Traces of blood have been found on the wall of the apartment where the girl went missing, local newspaper Diario de Noticias says.