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Cruyff: Barcelona used to sign playmakers - now Real Madrid do By Miles Chambers Aug 12, 2014 09:46:00 The Dutchman is dismayed by the fact that James Rodriguez and Toni Kroos have ended up at the Santiago Bernabeu and not Camp Nou Johan Cruyff is perturbed that Real Madrid are now...

Ter Stegen injured in Barcelona training By Miles Chambers Aug 12, 2014 09:17:00 The goalkeeper took a blow to the back on Monday and the Germany international will train alone for a short while as a precautionary measure New Barcelona signing Marc-Andre ter Stegen has injured his back in...

Monday August 11 2014 Cruyff on Madrid & Barca business By Football Espana staff Johan Cruyff has had his say on the respective summer business of Real Madrid and Barcelona. The Blaugrana legend has claimed that Los Blancos have done well in capturing Toni Kroos and James Rodriguez, whilst...

Neymar makes Barcelona return By Alec Fenn Aug 11, 2014 13:35:00 The 22-year-old has overcome the back injury that brought his World Cup to a premature end, but new signing Thomas Vermalean was only able to undergo specific physiotherapy work Barcelona have been boosted by the return to...

Blow for Barcelona as Vermaelen is sidelined with hamstring injury By Stefan Coerts Aug 11, 2014 10:57:00 Just days after the Belgian passed a medical as part of his transfer from Arsenal, the Catalans have disclosed that the defender is struggling with a muscular problem Barcelona have...

Monday August 11 2014 Valencia confirm Orban signing By Football Espana staff Valencia have confirmed the signing of Bordeaux defender Lucas Orban on a five-year contract. AS reports the Argentine, capable of playing as a left-back or in the centre of defence, will complete his medical...

Afellay leaves Barcelona for Olympiakos on loan Aug 10, 2014 10:41:00 The Dutch attacker has been beset by injury problems since arriving at Camp Nou from PSV in December 2010 and has now been allowed to move to Greece in search of regular game time Ibrahim Afellay appears to have...

Official: Barcelona sign Vermaelen from Arsenal Aug 9, 2014 18:38:00 The Belgium international passed a medical earlier on Saturday and has now completed a move to the Catalan club for a fee of €19m By Ben Hayward in Barcelona Arsenal defender Thomas Vermaelen has completed a €19 million...

'I'm better than Casillas and you know it' - Diego Lopez furious at being forced out of Real Madrid Aug 9, 2014 16:00:00 The Galician goalkeeper is leaving the Spanish side to join AC Milan, but is unhappy at how he was treated by the club where he started his professional career as a...

Uefa rejects Real Madrid's Xabi Alonso appeal By Mark Doyle Aug 8, 2014 15:54:00 The midfielder will sit out the Super Cup clash with Sevilla after the European game's governing body upheld the suspension he received for his celebration during the Champions The Uefa Appeals Body has...

Vermaelen set for Barcelona move Aug 8, 2014 12:46:00 The Arsenal captain has rejected the overtures of Manchester United and has opted to join the Catalan giants having lost his place in the Gunners' starting line-up By William Joyce Arsenal captain Thomas Vermaelen has opted to join...

Atletico Madrid snap up Gamez Aug 8, 2014 14:43:00 The Spanish champions continue to strengthen their squad ahead of the defence of their La Liga crown, with the defender penning a three-year contract with the club Atletico Madrid have bolstered their defence with the signing of Malaga...

Suarez legal team want ban halved By Kris Voakes Aug 7, 2014 17:22:00 The striker's appeal will be heard on Friday, with his lawyers hoping the 27-year-old will be cleared to return to action by the end of August Luis Suarez’s four-month ban should be halved and the Uruguayan allowed to...

Xavi named Barcelona captain By Enis Koylu Aug 7, 2014 20:19:00 The 34-year-old midfielder has succeeded Carles Puyol, who had long held the armband but left the club this summer to take up a non-playing role Barcelona have announced that Xavi will succeed the retired Carles Puyol as club...

We don't know who will be Barca No.1 - Bravo By Joe Wright Aug 6, 2014 17:37:00 The Chilean says his sole focus is to make Luis Enrique's decision a tough one as he battles Marc-Andre ter Stegen for a starting berth Claudio Bravo claims he is still unsure who will be named Barcelona's...

Wednesday August 6 2014 City to rival Madrid for Falcao? By Football Espana staff It is reported that Manchester City are considering rivalling Real Madrid for the signing of Radamel Falcao. The Monaco forward, who missed this summer’s World Cup with knee ligament damange, has been linked...

Barcelona: No 'bite clause' in Suarez contract Aug 6, 2014 11:51:00 Josep Maria Bartomeu says the striker turned down better offers to come to Camp Nou and described Lionel Messi's value to the Camp Nou side as "limitless" Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu claims there is no...

Wednesday August 6 2014 Valencia confident over Mustafi By Football Espana staff Valencia are said to be confident Sampdoria defender Shkodran Mustafi will choose them over his many suitors. AS reports the Germany international as catching the eye of Juventus and Milan but Los Che feel...

Neymar could be fit for season opener Aug 6, 2014 21:31:00 The forward was expected to miss the start of the season with Barcelona because of his back injury but the youngster passed a medical and could be ready to feature against Elche Barcelona forward Neymar could be ready for the...

Wednesday August 6 2014 Lopez to Milan ‘in hours’ - report By Football Espana staff Diego Lopez’s future could be settled soon as reports in Spain claim a move from Real Madrid to Milan may be completed ‘in the next few hours.’ Marca claim this morning that the departure of Kaka from the...