Lionel Messi primed to thwart Atletico's title ambitions

Last Updated: Thursday, January 9, 2014, 22:11

Atletico Madrid can banish any lingering doubts about their title credentials when they host Barcelona on Saturday but will have to subdue a resurgent Lionel Messi if they are to vanquish the champions.

Real's Alonso agrees contract extension

Last Updated: Thursday, January 9, 2014, 01:26

Spain midfielder Xabi Alonso has agreed a two-year contract extension with Real Madrid which will keep the 32-year-old at the club until 2016.

La Liga: Late double from Ronaldo seals Real win over Celta

Last Updated: Tuesday, January 7, 2014, 09:16

A late double from Cristiano Ronaldo put the gloss on a stuttering performance from Real Madrid as they beat Celta Vigo 3-0 to cut the gap at the top of La Liga to five points.

Bale set to be on bench for Real Madrid's clash with Celta

Last Updated: Monday, January 6, 2014, 02:53

Gareth Bale could be on the bench against Celta Vigo on Monday as Real Madrid re-start their season after the Christmas break with points to make up in La Liga, coach Carlo Ancelotti said.

Koke goal puts Atletico top of La Liga

Last Updated: Sunday, January 5, 2014, 17:29

Atletico Madrid knocked Barcelona off the top of La Liga, for a day at least, as a second-half strike by Koke earned a 1-0 victory over a stubborn Malaga side on Saturday.

Santos eyeing former Brazil midfielder Ze Roberto

Last Updated: Sunday, January 5, 2014, 15:27

Former Bayern Munich and Real Madrid midfielder Ze Roberto is being pursued by Brazilian top-flight club Santos, according to local media reports.

Ozil out for up to three games with shoulder injury: Wenger

Last Updated: Sunday, December 29, 2013, 21:23

Arsenal`s Germany international Mesut Ozil will be out for up to three matches with a shoulder injury, manager Arsene Wenger said on Sunday.

Madrid may be forced to sell stars like Ronaldo, Bale if found guilty of financial fraud

Last Updated: Monday, December 23, 2013, 13:25

Spanish giants Real Madrid are among seven La Liga clubs that could have to sell their top stars if EU Commission finds them guilty of dubious land deals, tax scams and cheap loan agreements.

`Special One` Mourinho took a pay cut to rejoin Chelsea because he `loves` club!

Last Updated: Monday, December 23, 2013, 13:21

Jose Mourinho has revealed he took a pay cut to return to Chelsea as manager because he loves the club.

Injured Messi takes centrestage as Barca visit Getafe

Last Updated: Saturday, December 21, 2013, 22:23

Even though he is far away in Argentina recovering from his thigh injury, there is little doubt that Lionel Messi will be the main topic of conversation as FC Barcelona visit Getafe Sunday evening.