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Benayoun holds Malaga talks 12 November 2013 La Liga outfit Malaga are in talks to sign former Chelsea midfielder Yossi Benayoun, according to general manager Vicente Casado. The Israel international has been looking for a club since being released by Chelsea in the close-season. Benayoun...

Igiebor set for surgery 12 November 2013 Real Betis midfielder Nosa Igiebor is set to be out of action until January due to a chronic thigh injury The 23-year-old Nigeria international travelled to Portugal for the club's UEFA Europa League clash against Vitoria Guimaraes last Thursday but...

Messi out for up to two months By Enis Koylu848 Nov 11, 2013 12:51:00 PM The Argentine suffered a hamstring tear against Betis on Sunday and now faces a lengthy spell on the sidelines, while Cesc Fabregas has pulled out of the Spain squad due to injury Barcelona have confirmed that Lionel...

Knee injury sidelines Fabregas 11 November 2013 Cesc Fabregas will miss Spain's friendlies with Equatorial Guinea and South Africa due to a knee problem. The 26-year-old suffered discomfort in his right knee during Barcelona's 4-1 victory over Real Betis on Sunday, but still managed to score...

La Liga Wrap: Barcelona extend lead, Atletico held 11 November 2013 Barcelona extended their lead at the top of La Liga to three points after a comfortable 4-1 win at Real Betis on Sunday. The visitors were dealt a blow after 20 minutes when Lionel Messi had to be withdrawn with a hamstring...

La Liga Wrap: Bilbao return to form, Ronaldo scores 19th league hat-trick 10 November 2013 Athletic Bilbao returned to winning ways in La Liga on Saturday as Cristiano Ronaldo netted yet another hat-trick for Real Madrid. Bilbao, winless in their previous two league matches, came from behind...

La Liga preview: 5 things to watch this week Friday 08 Nov 2013 1:15p.m. Neymar and Lionel Messi (Reuters file) By Paul Logothetis Lionel Messi seems to have rediscovered his swagger for Barcelona. Cristiano Ronaldo and Gareth Bale are certainly showing some at Real Madrid, and Atletico...

La Liga Preview: Real Betis v Barcelona 9 November 2013 Barcelona will look to stretch their unbeaten record in La Liga to 25 matches when they face Real Betis on Sunday. The league leaders have not lost since a 2-1 defeat to Real Madrid in March and they are the only side still unbeaten...

Marcelo to miss Sociedad clash with knee injury 9 November 2013 Real Madrid have confirmed that defender Marcelo is suffering from traumatic athritis in his left knee. The Brazil international reportedly picked up a knock in Friday's training session ahead of Saturday's visit of Real...

La Liga Wrap: El-Arabi leads Granada to victory 9 November 2013 Moroccan striker Youssef El-Arabi struck a second-half hat-trick as Granada claimed their third win in four games in La Liga. The southern Spanish club trumped rivals Malaga 3-1 on Friday thanks to El-Arabi's goals with Yacine...

La Liga Preview: Betis next up for Barcelona, Atletico visit Villarreal 7 November 2013 Real Betis provide the latest threat to Barcelona's unbeaten La Liga record, while Atletico Madrid face a tough visit to Villarreal. Gerardo Martino's Barcelona have endured a near flawless start...

La Liga Preview: Real Madrid v Real Sociedad 8 November 2013 Real Madrid will look to in-form Cristiano Ronaldo, Gareth Bale and Karim Benzema for a 10th La Liga win this season against Real Sociedad. The expensively assembled front three have been in lethal form in recent weeks for the...

Zubizarreta extends Barcelona stay 7 November 2013 Andoni Zubizarreta has agreed a new two-year deal to remain as sporting director at La Liga champions Barcelona. The 52-year-old has been in the role since 2010, when he replaced Txiki Begiristain, and also enjoyed a spell playing for the...

Pique doubtful for Betis encounter 7 November 2013 entre-back Gerard Pique is a doubt for Sunday's clash at Real Betis with a groin strain. The 26-year-old featured for the Catalan giants in the 3-1 triumph over Milan in the UEFA Champions League on Wednesday, but will now have medical tests...

Ramos happy to switch positions By Stefan Coerts34 Nov 6, 2013 11:59:00 AM The Spain international has no problem with putting the team's interests ahead of his own after he was used on the right on Tuesday night Real Madrid defender Sergio Ramos has made it clear that he will play in...

Microsoft in talks with Madrid over Bernabeu naming rights By Henry Jackson138 Nov 6, 2013 2:37:00 PM Maria Gahana, head of the Spanish branch of the computer giant, has confirmed that plans are in motion to re-name Los Blancos' iconic arena Computer giant Microsoft has confirmed that it is...

Ancelotti and Bale blasted by Calderon By Chris Kvesa87 Nov 4, 2013 4:39:00 PM The ex-Real Madrid supremo has criticised the Welsh star and the trainer of the team, as he thinks they do not have the right ingredients to be successful at the club Former Real Madrid president Ramon Calderon...

Ozil: Ancelotti did not trust me 5 November 2013 Mesut Ozil believes Real Madrid head coach Carlo Ancelotti's lack of trust in him was a major reason behind his move to Arsenal. Ozil moved to the Emirates Stadium on the final day of the transfer window for a club record fee, reportedly...

Valencia confirm Vezo signing 5 November 2013 Valencia have confirmed the signing of 19-year-old Vitoria Setubal defender Ruben Vezo. Vezo, who has featured in eight of Setubal's Primeira Liga matches this season, will move to the Spanish club in January, having agreed personal terms and...

La Liga Wrap: Atletico win again, Valencia ease pressure on Djukic 4 November 2013 Atletico Madrid cruised to their 11th La Liga win of the season by beating Athletic Bilbao 2-0 on Sunday. Following Barcelona's 1-0 win over city rivals Espanyol on Friday, Atletico needed a victory to move...