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Thomas Allnutt
Allnutt is a Spanish Football Correspondent, Agence France-Presse, based in Madrid, covering Real, Barcelona and La Liga.
Bale’s latest act of rebellion poses new problem for Zidane
Again, Bale has stirred the nest. Again, Zidane’s patience will be tested.
Benfica, Portugal’s talent factory, proud of its ‘gems’
The club surpassed bitter rivals Sporting Lisbon, cradle of Ronaldo, as the chief talent factory of Portugal
Boost to women’s football in Spain sparks fresh power battle
The idea supporters might watch their women’s team, in the same ground and just as often, as the men’s side, remains a distant concept in Europe
Messi shows Barcelona the way
Messi has shown many facets during his spell-binding career but in Barcelona’s win over Liverpool on Wednesday, the dominant one was of a leader
United target another rescue act against Barcelona
Solskjær returns to Catalonia with his side trailing 1-0 again and needing an unlikely turnaround if they are to reach the tournament’s last four
Solskjaer draws upon spirit of 99 for another Camp Nou miracle
The Red Devils travel to Barcelona looking to overturn a 1 goal first leg deficit, but their manager is confident that his side are ready.
Fantastic Messi hat-trick blows away Betis
The little magician had the Real Betis fans applauding him after he struck a magnificent treble against them on Sunday.
Bullfighting enthusiasts woo kids to boost numbers
A recent bullfighting day at the Campo Pequeno arena in Lisbon became a family affair
Solari pledges to continue after Madrid dumped out by Ajax
In seven days, Madrid have been knocked out of the Copa del Rey, La Liga’s title race and now the last 16 of the Champions League
Messi scores 400th La Liga goal, sends Barca five points clear
The victory saw Valverde’s side restore their advantage over Atletico Madrid
Former boxer’s vision is now for deprived children on the ropes
Forced to abandon his world title dreams, Jorge Pina devotes his time to helping troubled youngsters from rough neighbourhoods
Mourinho says ‘nothing’ surprised him about Valencia defeat
United were beaten 2-1
Lopetegui gambled everything and lost the lot after being sacked by Real Madrid
Julen Lopetegui’s brief and inglorious reign as Real Madrid coach lasted just 139 days after the club confirmed he had been sacked on Monday
Suarez hits hat-trick as Barcelona blow away Madrid
Barcelona ran riot in the Clasico on Sunday
Goat brigades help battle Portugal’s deadly wildfires
Hoping to contain wildfires that threaten its mountains each year, Portugal has hired goats to create natural, cost-effective fire barriers