Madrid held as Ronaldo sees red, Atletico go top

Last Updated: Monday, February 3, 2014, 10:54

Cristiano Ronaldo was sent-off as Real Madrid lost ground in the La Liga title race with a 1-1 draw away to Athletic Bilbao on Sunday.

Argentina's Banega joins Newell's on loan from Valencia

Last Updated: Sunday, February 2, 2014, 21:38

Argentina midfielder Ever Banega has joined Newell`s Old Boys on loan from Valencia for the rest of the season looking for regular playing time to prepare for the World Cup finals.

Post-Valencia defeat, Gerardo Martino baffled by bipolar Barcelona

Last Updated: Sunday, February 2, 2014, 16:46

Barcelona coach Gerardo Martino was lost for words after his side suffered their first league defeat at home in nearly two years as Valencia came from behind to win 3-2 at the Camp Nou on Saturday.

Luis Aragones, of famed <i>tiki taka</i> dies, aged 75

Last Updated: Saturday, February 1, 2014, 20:57

The legendary Spanish coach, Luis Aragones, who helped Spain win 2008 Euro, died aged 75 on Saturday. After spending majority of his playing career with Atletico Madrid, Luis started his managerial career with the capital club in 1974.

Carlo Ancelotti hails Madrid professionalism

Last Updated: Sunday, January 19, 2014, 19:16

Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti lauded his side`s preparation after they disposed of struggling Real Betis 5-0 at the Benito Villamarin on Saturday.

Jose Mourinho rules out leaving Chelsea ever again

Last Updated: Saturday, January 18, 2014, 14:05

Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho has made it clear that he will never quit Stamford Bridge, as long as the club wants him to stay.

Lionel Messi misses out on UEFA`s team of the year

Last Updated: Thursday, January 16, 2014, 19:06

Lionel Messi, who lost his World Player of the Year crown to Cristiano Ronaldo this week, has failed to make the Team of the Year picked by users of European soccer governing body UEFA`s website.

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.

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.

Aguero’s father rules out Manchester City forward leaving for Barcelona

Last Updated: Monday, December 30, 2013, 18:31

Leonel del Castillo, Sergio Aguero`s father, has ruled out his son moving to Barcelona although he admits he would like to see the Manchester City striker playing alongside Lionel Messi at club level.

Valencia hire Pizzi as coach to replace sacked Djukic

Last Updated: Thursday, December 26, 2013, 20:08

Valencia have completed the appointment of Argentina-born coach Juan Antonio Pizzi to replace the sacked Miroslav Djukic, the La Liga club said on Thursday.