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La Liga preview: Real hope to fight back in title race 3 January 2013 Real Madrid captain Iker Casillas has not given up hope of defending their La Liga crown ahead of Sunday's match against Real Sociedad. With a quiet festive period over, Jose Mourinho's men return to action against...

David Villa is sad and out of favour, but set to stay at Barcelona until the summer The Spain striker has seen first-team appearances hard to come by this term and is ready to call time on his Camp Nou career, but his club will not sanction a sale mid-season Feghouli: I always planned to...

Messi turns down whopping £460,000-a-WEEK deal after Anzhi trigger his £205m Barcelona release clause By TOM SHEEN PUBLISHED: 01:08 GMT, 28 December 2012 | UPDATED: 06:08 GMT, 28 December 2012 Lionel Messi turned down a blockbusting move to an unknown Russian club after a bid of £205million...

Ex-Barca boss Cruyff attacks Real Madrid's 'personality' The Netherlands icon believes Los Blancos do not set the same example to young players as Barcelona, and discussed the future plans of Pep Guardiola Dec 26, 2012 10:20:00 AM By Joe Wright Johan Cruyff has slammed the current set-up...

Mourinho: I have a clear conscience over dropping Casillas The Portuguese has been criticised for starting Antonio Adan over the club captain in Saturday's defeat, but is standing by his decision Dec 23, 2012 7:50:00 PM By Miles Chambers Jose Mourinho insists that he has a clear...

Mourinho: I hope Rafa wasn't thinking about Madrid during Club World Cup defeat The 'special one' takes another dig at the Blues' manager while adding to the uncertainty surrounding his position as Los Blancos manager Dec 21, 2012 7:30:00 PM By Gerard Brand The long-standing rivalry...

'My grandfather taught me what it meant to be a Barca fan' - Pique The 25-year-old was made a member of the club just days after his birth, and has hailed his relatives for teaching him the principles of supporting the club Dec 21, 2012 6:05:00 PM By Gerard Brand Amador Bernabeu- Gerard...

Messi: If Barcelona are not winning, my goals are meaningless The Argentina star stressed the team's desire to set things right after last season's Champions League disappointment, and revealed his "dream" to see out his career at Camp Nou 'We are here to help Vilanova' - Alves The Barcelona...

La liga wrap: Barca win again, Real lose 23 December 2012 Barcelona kicked nine points clear at the top of La Liga after a 3-1 win at Real Valladolid while Real Madrid lost on Saturday. With Barcelona manager Tito Vilanova suffering a relapse of throat cancer this week, his players had no...

La Liga wrap: Real Sociedad extend unbeaten run 21 December 2012 Real Sociedad extended their unbeaten run in La Liga to seven games as they overcame Sevilla 2-1 on Thursday, while Rayo Vallecano also won. Philippe Montanier's side had claimed the scalps of Valencia and Malaga in recent...

Cruyff: Mourinho's way of doing things is wrong The Dutch legend feels the Real Madrid coach is currently paying the penalty for his approach to the job, and is confident that Tito Vilanova's absence will not affect Barcelona Dec 21, 2012 12:05:00 AM By Frank Tigani Barcelona legend...

Selling Cazorla to Arsenal at that price was a 'blunder', says Pellegrini The Malaga manager has revealed his club were forced into allowing the Spain international to leave as his side were in "acute crisis" but feels it was a mistake Dec 20, 2012 9:17:00 AM By Tom Marshall-Bailey...

Ronaldo threatens legal action following 'false news' reports The Portuguese ace has taken to Facebook to send out a warning to anyone who publishes false information about his career or personal life Dec 21, 2012 12:20:00 AM By Frank Tigani Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo has issued...

La Liga preview: Barca out to continue dominance 21 December 2012 Barcelona will head into the Christmas period with what looks increasingly like an unbeatable gap to the chasing pack. Barcelona have won their past nine La Liga games, the latest a comprehensive 4-1 trouncing of a very good...

Villarreal's players asked Atletico Madrid to ease the pressure - report The Yellow Submarine were desperate to avoid relegation to the second division and reportedly resorted to desperate actions to prevent losing the match May 15, 2012 11:19:00 PM By Luis Mira...

Atletico Madrid line up Giroud as Falcao replacement - report The Spanish capital club are on the lookout for potential replacements for the Colombian and have identified the in-form Frenchman as a strong candidate to fill the gap May 15, 2012 1:10:00 AM Atletico Madrid are...

Llorente plays down Manchester City links Rumours are abound of a £30 million switch to the newly crowned Premier League champions, but the striker insists he is happy in Spain and isn't looking for a move elsewhere Outgoing Barcelona boss Guardiola has no interest in Liverpool job...

New La Liga season to kick off on August 18 The 2012-13 Spanish top flight will begin a week earlier than last term to help the national team prepare better for 2014 World Cup qualifiers, it has been announced May 16, 2012 6:27:00 PM By Karthick Arvinth The Spanish Football Federation...