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Injury ´blown out of proportion´, says Bale 20 October 2013 Real Madrid winger Gareth Bale insists that reports over the extent of his injury were "blown out of proportion". The Welshman returned to action as a late substitute in the 2-0 victory over Malaga following a three-week spell on...

La Liga Wrap: Atletico, Barcelona finally drop points 20 October 2013 Atletico Madrid and Barcelona both saw their 100 per cent starts to the Liga season end on Saturday as they dropped points on the road. The two sides went into the weekend hoping to become the first teams to win their...

La Liga preview: 5 things to watch this week Friday 18 Oct 2013 8:58a.m. Lionel Messi (AAP file) By Joseph Wilson The Spanish league returns after an international break with Barcelona and Atletico Madrid both seeking a ninth straight win to start the season. While Barcelona hopes to...

Barca confirm Puyol, Messi to return against Osasuna 18 October 2013 Barcelona have confirmed that captain Carles Puyol and talisman Lionel Messi could return from injury against Osasuna on Saturday. The duo have been named in the Barca squad for this weekend's game as Puyol edges closer to...

Arsenal on alert after Iker Casillas reveals he could quit Real Madrid The Spanish stopper is frustrated at his lack of playing time SIMON RICE THURSDAY 17 OCTOBER 2013 Arsenal have been put on alert after goalkeeper Iker Casillas admitted for the first time he could leave Real Madrid...

Rosell: Barca have no choice but to end under-seven policy By Shane Callaghan53 Oct 16, 2013 9:08:00 PM The Blaugrana president has said that the decision to modify the club's current policy of admitting youngsters into the stadium for free was taken out of his hands Barcelona president...

Valencia confirm Rami to join Milan Oct 16, 2013 10:37:00 PM The defender, who fell out of favour with los Che in recent weeks, has made the move to San Siro for at least the remainder of the 2013-14 campaign Valencia centre-back Adil Rami will sign for AC Milan in January on loan with an...

Sunday October 13 2013 Valdes hints at Monaco By Football Espana staff Victor Valdes has thrown his biggest hint yet that his next move could be to Monaco next summer. The goalkeeper has claimed consistently that he will leave Camp Nou at the end of the current season. And in an interview...

Sunday October 13 2013 Rayo target an emergency striker By Football Espana staff With Seba Fernandez out for six months, Rayo Vallecano are on the lookout for a striker, and have targeted a number of Spain-based forwards. The Liga have allowed the Franjirrojos to bring in a forward on an...

Valencia's Rami 'passes Milan medical' Adil Rami underwent his medical for Milan, but Valencia warn there is no official deal yet. FootballItalia – Sat, Oct 12, 2013 15:20 BST 2013, Adil Rami, Zlatan Ibrahimovic, AP/LaPresse The defender flew in to Italy on Friday accompanied by FIFA agent...

'Leave Madrid? I don't think so, mate' - Casillas opens up to Reina By Andrew Wychrij106 Oct 13, 2013 8:24:00 AM Los Blancos goalkeeper confides in his international team-mate, revealing that he is not planning to leave Santiago Bernabeu despite his lack of playing time at the club Iker...

Madrid rubbish Bale reports By Cameron Kilmister134 Oct 12, 2013 2:25:00 PM Los Blancos have been quick to dismiss a report published by Marca which claimed the winger's injury was a serious problem Real Madrid have released an official statement confirming that the extent of Gareth Bale's...

Bale injury is nonsense, says agent By SW Lim93 Oct 12, 2013 11:13:00 PM Jonathan Barnett has disputed claims his client failed his Real Madrid medical, while the club's medical chief believes the Welshman's injury is blown out of proportion Gareth Bale's agent, Jonathan Barnett, has...

'Cruyff wanted Aimar, Barca bought Ronaldinho' By Joe Wright28 Oct 8, 2013 7:27:00 PM The Catalans president Sandro Rosell claims the Dutch icon's bitterness towards the club started when his suggestions were ignored in 2003 Johan Cruyff's resentment towards Barcelona's hierarchy started...

Di Maria's form will give Ancelotti a Galactico-sized dilemma Oct 5, 2013 9:00:00 AM The Argentine is back to his brilliant best and has caused a conundrum for the Italian coach, who will be expected to recall Gareth Bale when the Welshman reaches full fitness COMMENT By Ben Hayward |...

Brazil happy to let Costa play for Spain 6 October 2013 The Brazil Football Federation's vice-president has insisted he would be happy to see Diego Costa represent Spain at international level. Atletico Madrid striker Costa made two friendly appearances for Brazil in March, but was not...

La Liga Wrap: Atletico keep pace with Barcelona´s perfect start 7 October 2013 Diego Costa scored twice as Atletico Madrid maintained their perfect start to the season with a 2-1 home win over Celta Vigo. Costa took his tally into double figures for the season with goals either side of...

La Liga Wrap: Barcelona extend winning run, Real secure late turnaround 6 October 2013 Barcelona continued their 100 per cent start in La Liga on Saturday as both they and Real Madrid came from behind to secure victories. Gerardo Martino's Barca made it eight wins from eight with a 4-1...

La Liga: Barcelona 4 Real Valladolid 1 6 October 2013 Two Alexis Sanchez goals helped Barcelona win their 19th consecutive home match in La Liga with a routine 4-1 victory over Real Valladolid. The Spanish champions were without the injured Lionel Messi, but the Chile international stepped...

La Liga: Levante 2 Real Madrid 3 6 October 2013 A stoppage-time goal from Cristiano Ronaldo spared Real Madrid’s blushes as they came from behind to win 3-2 at Levante on Saturday. Going into the match, Levante coach Joaquin Caparros had only won a single league match against Real from a...