LaLiga
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Ligue 1 chairman Vincent Labrune has blasted Javier Tebas‘ attack on Paris Saint-Germain’s financial dealings in the wake of Kylian Mbappe’s contract renewal at Parc des Princes. Mbappe had been expected to move on a free transfer to Real Madrid but eventually opted to pen a huge contract to remain in Paris, prompting a furious…
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Philippe Coutinho will be useful for Barcelona this season, insisted coach Ronald Koeman. The club’s record signing could yet leave in the transfer window, but if not he’ll be part of the squad. “I count on him,” explained the coach. “For me, Cou can be an important player for Barca. He played games at the…
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Pep Guardiola and Javier Tebas have clashed in an unexpected war of words after the City manager encouraged the LaLiga president to “learn from a league such as the Premier League” and better distribute the money from television rights, giving clubs access to greater financial resources which they can use to make signings and bolster…
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Real Madrid have appointed Carlo Ancelotti as the club’s new coach following the resignation of Zinedine Zidane last week. Ancelotti, 61, leaves Premier League side Everton to return for a second spell in charge of Madrid. He has agreed a three-year deal. “I would like to thank the board of directors, the players and the…
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Real Madrid dropped two points against Real Sociedad on Monday, meaning they stay level with Barcelona on 53 points, from 25 games each. Both Spanish giants are five points behind leaders Atletico Madrid, who also have a game in hand. Portu broke the deadlock for the visitors with a big, looping back post header. Madrid…
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There hasn’t been a dull moment at FC Barcelona over the past few days and this Friday morning is no different. The club have confirmed that Alfred Schreuder and Henrik Larsson will join Ronald Koeman’s coaching staff. Those two joins Koeman on deals which run until 2022. The accompanying image shows all three together at the…
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With the LaLiga title seemingly slipping from their grasp, FC Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu has being doing his best to put ‘out another fire’ after it emerged that Leo Messi ordered his father to put a hold on negotiations with the club over a contract renewal. The news broke via Cadena SER last week…
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In times of crisis, some communities resort to barter. Now Spanish football teams might too. La Liga President Javier Tebas says he expects the country’s clubs to consider more direct swaps of players instead of big transfer payments, as they try to cope with the economic impact of the coronavirus crisis. “The transfer market will…
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The Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) is determined to save this season even if a resumption at the start of May appears unlikely, says President Luis Rubiales. LaLiga, along with the rest of the major leagues in European football, has been put on hold due to the coronavirus pandemic, with no games played in the Spanish top tier since Real…
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Everyone is pending on the coronavirus. Sport has been a victim of the virus too, and is no longer the important thing. But it’s inevitable that people start to wonder about what can happen to the leagues. Liverpool fans are freaking out because there’s the chance they will not be awarded the title even though…
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Barcelona must pick themselves up after Clasico disappointment. The LaLiga champions host Real Sociedad on Saturday at Camp Nou, with Madrid not playing until Sunday night, at Real Betis. Real Sociedad and Barca are two sides that play attractive football – and Messi has not been able to score against an Imanol Alguacil side. Martin…
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Quique Setien’s first three games in charge of Barcelona have not but the desired change and the defeat in Valencia has generated concern. In very little time, Setien has earned the respect of people at the club (directors, employees, professionals) thanks to his naturalness and closeness. Barça are convinced they have a coach with a…
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Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane has quit as manager of the Spanish football team after an unprecedented Champions League victory against Liverpool, a record which marked the club’s third consecutive CL trophy under his leadership and their fourth in five years. Zidane is currently holding a press conference alongside club president Florentino Perez. Speaking at…
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