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La Liga wrap: Deportivo exit bottom three 5 November 2012 Deportivo La Coruna moved out of the relegation zone after they beat Mallorca 1-0 at the Estadio Riazor on Sunday. Portuguese striker Bruno Gama's goal in the 30th minute was enough to get the home side over the line with the result...

La Liga wrap: Messi hurt as Barcelona cruise 4 November 2012 Barcelona maintained their unbeaten start to the La Liga season with a 3-1 win over Celta Vigo as Lionel Messi was hurt on Saturday. A whirlwind five-minute spell in the first half saw Adriano and David Villa hit the back of the...

Stoichkov: I admire Mourinho but I have to hate him The former Blaugrana attacker has revealed how he has two disparate feelings for the highly-successful Los Blancos tactician, but that the Portuguese is ultimately his friend Nov 3, 2012 1:00:00 AM By Mo Farooq Former Barcelona player...

'The next Eto'o' - Manchester City eye move for Barcelona wonderkid Jean Marie Dongou New director of football Txiki Begiristain has identified the 17-year-old striker as a future star and wants him to swap Camp Nou for the Etihad Stadium Nov 2, 2012 12:30:00 PM EXCLUSIVE By Greg Stobart...

Barcelona would be even more boring without Messi, says Moratti The Nerazzurri supremo feels the Catalans are tedious to watch, while he has also explained their decision not to sign Paul Pogba this summer Nov 2, 2012 12:40:00 PM By Stefan Coerts Inter president Massimo Moratti believes...

La Liga preview: Barca look to edge clear 2 November 2012 Barcelona and Atletico Madrid return to Liga action on Saturday after both clubs won fourth round Copa del Rey ties this week. Joint Liga leaders Barcelona won their first-leg tie at Alaves 3-0, a match which saw reserve goalkeeper...

Simeone: Falcao deserves everything he is getting The Atleti boss has explained that the Colombian striker's rewards on the pitch are due to his positivity and hard work on the training ground Messi to fly by private jet to make Argentina friendly match The firm in charge of La Albiceleste's...

Newcastle boss Pardew says he ‘nicked’ Mourinho’s managerial traits The manager at St James’ Park has spoken of the influence that that the Special One has had on his revitalised career, revealing that he used to regularly watch Chelsea Oct 30, 2012 1:05:00 PM By Alex Hess Newcastle United...

Newcastle boss Pardew says he ‘nicked’ Mourinho’s managerial traits The manager at St James’ Park has spoken of the influence that that the Special One has had on his revitalised career, revealing that he used to regularly watch Chelsea Giovani dos Santos: Jonathan can succeed at Barcelona...

La Liga: Valladolid 2 Real Sociedad 2 30 October 2012 Oscar Gonzalez's 75th-minute goal earned Valladolid a 2-2 draw with Real Sociedad, who led on two occasions in Monday's La Liga clash. Antoine Griezmann scored both goals for Sociedad but Valladolid came from behind both times to secure...

La Liga wrap: Good day for Madrid sides 29 October 2012 Atletico Madrid remain level on points with La Liga leaders Barcelona after a 3-1 win over Osasuna, while Real Madrid smashed Mallorca. Radamel Falcao scored for his 10th-straight match, grabbing Atletico Madrid's third goal in their...

La Liga wrap: Barcelona rout Rayo 28 October 2012 League leaders Barcelona maintained their unbeaten start to the season after they dispatched Rayo Vallecano 5-0 on Saturday. David Villa opened the scoring in the 20th minute with a cool finish, but despite intermittent threat from the home...

La Liga Preview: Mourinho wants Real improvement 26 October 2012 Jose Mourinho is looking for Real Madrid to bounce back from their Champions League defeat Real Madrid boss Jose Mourinho is hoping his side's Champions League defeat by Borussia Dortmund will not put the brakes on their...

Anelka: A man without enemies is a coward The flamboyant Frenchman is unimpressed with any criticism aimed at him, and believes he is well worth his hefty wages at Shanghai Shenhua Oct 27, 2012 8:30:00 AM By Stefan Coerts Nicolas Anelka has stressed that he is not too worried about what...

Guardiola wanted to sell Fabregas, Pique, Villa & Dani Alves The 41-year-old felt the quartet did not fit into the Blaugrana team for a variety of reasons, but the club feared a backlash from supporters if they had departed Oct 26, 2012 5:17:00 PM By Enis Koylu Fifa agent Francois...

Barcelona's Montoya denies theft allegations The Barca defender refutes accusations he stole a wallet containing a three-figure sum from a local man in the Spanish capital Oct 24, 2012 5:00:00 PM By Paul Gorst Barcelona’s Montoya has taken to Twitter to strongly deny he took €230 from a...

Xavi: Casillas is a candidate to win Ballon d'Or The influential midfielder has taken the time to praise the Real Madrid shot-stopper after they received the Prince of Asturias award Messi more complete than Cristiano Ronaldo, says Zamorano The 45-year-old feels the two are both incredible...

Madrid plot move for 'homesick' United keeper De Gea as replacement for Casillas By IAN LADYMAN PUBLISHED: 21:53 GMT, 22 October 2012 | UPDATED: 06:49 GMT, 23 October 2012 Real Madrid are eyeing Manchester United goalkeeper David de Gea as a long-term replacement for Iker Casillas.The Spanish...