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Barcelona seek clarity as FIFA dampens Turan hopes 25 September 2015 21:46 Barcelona have called for clarity from FIFA after world football's governing body appeared to refuse permission to register Arda Turan in light of Rafinha's injury. Turan joined Barca from Atletico Madrid during the...

Atletico Madrid 2 Getafe 0: Griezmann at the double for hosts 22 September 2015 21:57 Two goals from Antoine Griezmann gave Atletico Madrid a battling 2-0 victory over Getafe at the Vicente Calderon in La Liga on Tuesday. The Frenchman's two strikes from close range - his fourth and fifth...

Barcelona v Levante: Alcaraz appreciates enormity of task at hand 18 September 2015 20:34 Levante coach Lucas Alcaraz knows there will be little margin for error when his side travel to the Camp Nou to take on Barcelona on Sunday. Luis Enrique's men will aim to maintain the perfect start to...

Guardiola prevented Xavi from joining Bayern Munich 15 September 2015 12:55 Barcelona icon Xavi has revealed he rejected a move to Bayern Munich in the summer of 2008 because of a vital intervention from Pep Guardiola. The 35-year-old currently plays for Al-Sadd in Qatar after turning down...

Van Gaal 'not satisfied' with Memphis but backs winger to improve By Harry Sherlock Sep 14, 2015 18:49:24 The Netherlands international joined Manchester United in a £22.3 million deal in the summer but has yet to fulfill his potential, according to the former Barcelona manager Manchester...

Bale has almost matched Ronaldo´s Madrid achievements - agent 8 September 2015 16:43 Gareth Bale has almost matched Cristiano Ronaldo's achievements at Real Madrid and is now targeting the Ballon d'Or, according to his agent Jonathan Barnett. Bale moved to the Santiago Bernabeu in September...

Saturday September 5 2015 'Barca should have signed Kovacic' By Football Espana staff Alen Halilovic has expressed his disappointment with Barcelona's failure to sign Mateo Kovacic this summer. The Croatian midfielder had long been linked with La Blaugrana, despite their transfer ban, but...

Ceballos uninterested in Real Madrid rumours 31 August 2015 Highly rated Real Betis midfielder Dani Ceballos says he wants to stay at the Estadio Benito Villamarin despite reported interest from Real Madrid. The 19-year-old Betis man was part of Spain's UEFA European Under-19 Championship...

Marseille loan Real Madrid youngster Lucas Silva 27 August 2015 16:14 Lucas Silva has become the second Real Madrid midfielder to leave the Santiago Bernabeu in as many days after agreeing a season-long loan switch to Marseille. The Brazilian had been heavily linked with a move away from...

Astana make Champions League history as CSKA stun Sporting By Harry West Aug 27, 2015 00:07:31 Kazakhstan will witness its first side to compete in the tournament proper, while BATE have also sealed their place in the group stage Astana became the first side from Kazakhstan to reach the...

Villarreal bring in Bakambu 19 August 2015 15:09 Villarreal have further bolstered their attacking options by signing Cedric Bakambu from Bursaspor on a five-year deal. The Liga club last week brought in Roberto Soldado from Tottenham and Bakambu has now arrived at El Madrigal for a...

Benfica sign Jimenez from Atletico 13 August 2015 18:10 Raul Jimenez has brought a difficult spell at Atletico Madrid to an end by agreeing terms on a five-year deal at Portuguese champions Benfica. The Mexico international moved to the Vicente Calderon from America ahead of last season...

Barca need ´crazies´ like Turan, says Dani Alves 10 August 2015 Barcelona defender Dani Alves is relishing the opportunity to play alongside Arda Turan in 2015-16. Turkey international midfielder Turan joined Barcelona from La Liga rivals Atletico Madrid on a five-year contract last month...

Lose one game and it's the end of the world - Real Madrid are too impatient, says Van der Vaart By Stefan Coerts Jul 31, 2015 10:58:30 The 32-year-old feels the high demands at the Santiago Bernabeu were too much and feels Iker Casillas was treated unfairly Former Real Madrid midfielder...

Martinez to Atletico deal done - agent 23 June 2015 Porto striker Jackson Martinez has completed his move to Atletico Madrid, his agent Luiz Henrique Pompeo has revealed. The Colombia international - currently in action at the Copa America in Chile - had looked set to join Milan, with...

Bilbao slap €50m release clause on Laporte 5 June 2015 Athletic Bilbao have extended the contract of defender Aymeric Laporte by another season, slapping a €50million release clause on the Frenchman in the process. Laporte is now tied to the Basque club until 2019 following a campaign in...

Benitez: I'm back home & I want trophies By Enis Koylu Jun 3, 2015 13:11:49 The new Real Madrid boss was overcome by emotion when addressing the media for the first time since being hired by Florentino Perez New Real Madrid coach Rafael Benitez broke down in tears after sealing a return to...

Clement says Real goodbyes 29 May 2015 Assistant coach Paul Clement has said his goodbyes to Real Madrid amid speculation he is set for a managerial role in England. Carlo Ancelotti was sacked as Real head coach after two seasons on Monday, as the Italian failed to the win any of the Liga...

Casillas reiterates desire to stay in Madrid 26 May 2015 Real Madrid goalkeeper Iker Casillas will not leave the Spanish capital club, with the veteran determined to treat the 2015-16 season as though it is his first. Casillas is facing an uncertain future in Madrid, with countryman David...

Real Madrid v Getafe: Ancelotti banned in potential Bernabeu farewell 21 May 2015 Real Madrid round off a disappointing end to the Liga season against Getafe on Saturday, in what is widely speculated to be Carlo Ancelotti's final match as head coach. Madrid were seeing off all comers during...