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Raul snubbed Manchester United for Schalke, reveals agent By Stefan Coerts22 Aug 23, 2013 9:19:00 AM The 36-year-old had the option to continue his career in the Premier League three years ago, but preferred a move to the Bundesliga Real Madrid icon Raul turned down the chance to join...

Raul scores on Real Madrid return By Craig Turnbull163 Aug 23, 2013 1:30:00 AM The Blancos legend scored first for Carlo Ancelotti's men as they sealed a comprehensive victory over the striker's current team Al Sadd Real Madrid legend Raul scored in front of a packed stadium as los Blancos...

Tests confirm thigh bruise for Messi By Joe Wright165 Aug 22, 2013 1:35:00 PM The Argentine is a doubt for this weekend's clash with Malaga after limping out of the 1-1 Supercopa first-leg draw with Atletico Madrid Barcelona have confirmed that Lionel Messi has suffered bruising to his left...

Argentina pick Messi despite injury concerns By Chris Myson121 Aug 22, 2013 9:39:00 PM The Barcelona star has been called up to the 18-man squad to face Paraguay in World Cup qualifying on September 10 Lionel Messi has been named in the Argentina squad despite the Barcelona star’s current...

Official: Barcelona sign Suarez The promising youngster has decided to leave Manchester City for a return to his native country after two years abroad Raul scores on Real Madrid return The Blancos legend scored first for Carlo Ancelotti's men as they sealed a comprehensive victory over the...

Casillas' Spain place not in danger, says Del Bosque By Stefan Coerts79 Aug 21, 2013 12:11:00 PM The national team boss has assured the Madrid shot stopper that his spot between the posts for the world and European champions is secure Spain boss Vicente del Bosque has made it clear that he...

Valencia 'would listen to offers for Guaita' The goalkeeper looks set to leave los Che after the Liga side revealed they will consider bids for his services Barcelona rebuff Napoli & Inter's Montoya interest The Spanish full-back has been targeted by the Serie A duo but his agent insists a...

Discipline key to beating Barcelona - Simeone By Shane Callaghan7 Aug 20, 2013 8:34:00 PM The 43-year-old says his side must play to their strengths if they are to claim a Super Cup scalp and cause an early upset to Spain's duopoly this season Atletico Madrid boss Diego Simeone believes...

Villa reveals how to beat Barca By Alex Moretto187 Aug 20, 2013 8:27:00 AM The 31-year-old insists the Copa del Rey champions must not make mistakes if they want to win the Supercopa and said he plans to celebrate if he scores David Villa believes that Barcelona are weak when they concede...

Arsenal in Valencia for talks over €20m Guaita The north London club sent a representative to Spain on Tuesday night with a view to signing the talented 26-year-old goalkeeper, who was recently on the radar of Barcelona 'Beast' Villa can fill Falcao void - Costa The 24-year-old believes the...

La Liga Preview: Real Madrid v Real Betis 17 August 2013 Carlo Ancelotti’s mission to bring the Liga title back to the Santiago Bernabeu begins with the visit of Real Betis on Sunday. Last season, under the stewardship of Jose Mourinho, Real saw the league crown stolen from their grasp by...

La Liga Preview: Barcelona v Levante 17 August 2013 Lionel Messi remains a serious injury doubt as Barcelona get their La Liga title defence under way at home to Levante on Sunday. The 26-year-old sustained a minor thigh strain during the Spanish champions' pre-season tour of the Far East -...

Casillas is the best in the world, says Isco The attacking midfielder has hailed the experienced goalkeeper, while also taking the time to praise Diego Lopez Pedro enjoying Neymar competition The 26-year-old is full of praise for the Brazilian star and believes the battle for places in the...

<iframe src="//www.youtube.com/embed/xigX-XOlmE4?rel=0" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" width="560"></iframe> Hilarious Madrid bloopers Cristiano Ronaldo, Ozil, Kaka and Marcelo were delighted to give their support to Game of Hope, organised by Michael Essien.

Messi an injury doubt for Barcelona opener Lionel Messi is Barcelona’s main injury doubt for the La Liga opener with Levante at the Camp Nou on Sunday. FootballEspana Aug 16, 2013 Lionel Messi smiles during a training session (Reuters) The Argentine picked up a slight injury in training...

Ancelotti to Xabi Alonso: You owe me the Champions League By Stefan Coerts60 Aug 16, 2013 12:53:00 PM The new Real Madrid boss has not forgotten about the remarkable 2005 Champions League final where Liverpool beat AC Milan, while the midfielder has defended Jose Mourinho New Real Madrid...

Mourinho's 'not worth it' - Ronaldo Aug 15, 2013 6:14:00 PM The forward is still refusing to talk about the former Real Madrid coach, but had words of praise for new Bernabeu boss Carlo Ancelotti Cristiano Ronaldo has refused to speak about Jose Mourinho following recent comments in the...

Villa predicts goal rush at Atletico The Spain international struck just 10 times in la Liga for Barcelona last term but he is expecting to both start and hit the back of the net more often with the Rojiblancos Isco: Bale would be a 'blessed problem' for Ancelotti The Spaniard says that los...

Player exodus accentuates La Liga divide Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho gestures after their Spanish first division soccer match against Osasuna at Santiago Bernabeu stadium in Madrid June 1, 2013. REUTERS/Javier Barbancho By Mark Elkington MADRID | Thu Aug 15, 2013 4:44am BST (Reuters) -...

Barca start title defence with questions 15 August 2013, 08:21 Reuters Barcelona begin the defence of their La Liga crown on Sunday amid doubts over the strength of their backline, Neymar's adaptation to European football and how new coach Gerardo 'Tata' Martino will perform. Argentine...