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Ancelotti: We must believe Di Maria over groin-grabbing controversy By Mark Doyle27 Jan 8, 2014 1:56:00 PM The Argentine has denied making an offensive gesture at Blancos fans during Monday's win over Celta Vigo - and the Italian is standing by his player Angel di Maria will be dropped to...

Messi cleared to play against Getafe in Cup BARCELONA Tue Jan 7, 2014 12:40pm GMT Barcelona's Lionel Messi kicks the ball to score his second goal against AC Milan during their Champions League soccer match at Nou Camp stadium in Barcelona November 6, 2013. REUTERS/Gustau Nacarino (Reuters)...

Ancelotti calm over unconvincing Real 7 January 2014 Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti was unconcerned by his side's underwhelming display in Monday's 3-0 win over Celta Vigo. While Real remained within five points of Barcelona and Atletico Madrid at the top of La Liga, they were not at...

La Liga Wrap: Ronaldo inspires Real, Rayo Vallecano beaten again 7 January 2014 Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice as Real Madrid claimed a 3-0 La Liga triumph over Celta Vigo on Monday. The Portugal forward took his tally to 20 league goals this season with a second-half double as Gareth Bale...

La Liga Preview: Real Madrid v Celta Vigo 5 January 2014 Gareth Bale is in line to make his Real Madrid return in Monday's La Liga home clash with Celta Vigo. The Welshman, who has scored nine goals in 15 appearances for Real since his world-record move from Tottenham, missed the club's...

La Liga Wrap: Atletico Madrid, Valencia start 2014 with victories 5 January 2014 Atletico Madrid made the perfect start to 2014 with a 1-0 victory over Malaga to return to the top of the Liga table. On a frustrating night for Diego Simeone's side, they had to wait until the 70th minute...

5 things to know about Spanish league 1:59 AM Friday Jan 3, 2014 BARCELONA, Spain (AP) Barcelona and Atletico Madrid resume their quest for the Spanish league title after a two-week winter break. The teams share the league lead with identical records of 15 wins, one draw and one loss. Real...

Friday January 3 2014 Pizzi wants attacking reinforcements By Football Espana staff Juan Antonio Pizzi has admitted he would like to strengthen Valencia in attack, whilst he expects the team to ‘immediately’ look to be ‘protagonists’. The Coach today held his first pre-match Press...

Friday January 3 2014 ‘Elche can upset Barcelona’ By Football Espana staff Fran Escriba has reflected that Elche believe they can get a result at Barcelona, even if he admits their chances are slim. The Valencian side return to League action on Sunday afternoon with a tricky trip to the...

La Liga Preview: Barcelona v Elche 4 January 2014 Lionel Messi could make his return from injury when La Liga leaders Barcelona kick off 2014 with a home game against Elche. Four-time Ballon d'Or winner Messi has not played for almost two months after sustaining a hamstring injury in a 4-1...

Ancelotti: No transfer activity at Madrid this month 3 January 2014 Real Madrid head coach Carlo Ancelotti does not expect any players to leave or join the club during this month's transfer window. Ancelotti has declared himself happy with the current squad at his disposal, quashing...

Ronaldo to be honoured by Portuguese president 3 January 2014 Cristiano Ronaldo is to be granted one of the most prestigious awards in the Portuguese honours system, the president's office has confirmed. The 28-year-old Real Madrid forward, who is already an Officer of the Order of Prince...

Valdes set for Barca return 3 January 2014 Barcelona have confirmed goalkeeper Victor Valdes has been given the all-clear to return to first-team action. Valdes, who turns 32 later this month, had been sidelined with a calf injury since mid-November but returned to training last month...

Messi returns to Barca training 3 January 2014 Barcelona striker Lionel Messi has returned to training following a hamstring injury. The 26-year-old has not featured for the club since November 10, when he was forced off in the 4-1 La Liga victory over Real Betis, and has been recovering in...

Ibrahimovic: Santa Claus should win the Ballon d'Or By Matt Jones156 Dec 30, 2013 3:32:00 PM The striker shared his unique thoughts on the prestigious award ahead of his side’s friendly with Real Madrid in Doha on Thursday Paris Saint Germain's Zlatan Ibrahimovic has revealed he hopes Santa...

It would be an 'honour' to coach Inter, says Simeone Nicholas McGee84 Dec 30, 2013 2:16:00 PM The Argentine enjoyed a successful period at San Siro as a player and has refused to rule out returning to the club in the future Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone has stated that it would be an...

Tuesday December 31 2013 'Athletic must go game-by-game' By Football Espana staff Kike Sola has urged Athletic Bilbao to go ‘game-by-game’ as they fight for a place in the Champions League. Los Leones have enjoyed a superb start to the season and go into 2014 in fourth place in the table...

Monday December 30 2013 ‘Lim’s offer still stands’ By Football Espana staff Amadeo Salvo has reiterated that Peter Lim’s offer to take over at Valencia ‘still stands’, with a deadline of January 15. The President announced before Christmas that the Singapore billionaire was in talks to...

Saturday December 28 2013 Koke release clause at €60m By Football Espana staff Koke has been on the wishlist of a number of top European clubs this January, but AS have revealed that suitors will have to pay €60m. The young midfielder has been exceptional this term for the capital club...

Saturday December 28 2013 Messi rejects foreign advances By Football Espana staff Reports in the Spanish Press this afternoon have claimed that ‘several’ clubs have sounded out Lionel Messi about a possible move. Mundo Deportivo have insisted that the a number of top unnamed European clubs...