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La Liga

Is foreign investment the missing link in South Africa’s football success?
Sport
/ 4 November 2022

Is foreign investment the missing link in South Africa’s football success?

Former football players and coaches have welcomed the launch of Spanish La Liga’s Celta Vigo academy in South Africa

By Sonri Naidoo
Keeping it surreal: The game in Spain is mainly insane
Sport
/ 10 August 2022

Keeping it surreal: The game in Spain is mainly insane

Just when you thought the Spanish off season couldn’t get any weirder, Lewandowski and his costly colleagues might be left in lavish limbo

By Carlos Amato
Pundits cling to football’s racial tropes
Sport
/ 30 June 2020

Pundits cling to football’s racial tropes

A study of European 2019 season commentary suggests prejudice is alive and kicking, but Black Lives Matter and Covid-19 may be changing this

By Luke Feltham
Covid-19 red cards major events
Article
/ 12 March 2020

Covid-19 red cards major events

Sporting events, from football and tennis to rugby and cycling, on this year’s calendar are in doubt

By Luke Feltham
Bale’s latest act of rebellion poses new problem for Zidane
Article
/ 20 November 2019

Bale’s latest act of rebellion poses new problem for Zidane

Again, Bale has stirred the nest. Again, Zidane’s patience will be tested.

By Thomas Allnutt
Fantastic Messi hat-trick blows away Betis
Article
/ 18 March 2019

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.

By Thomas Allnutt
Six new signings to watch in La Liga this season
Article
/ 17 August 2018

Six new signings to watch in La Liga this season

Here are some of the new signings to keep an eye on in Spain this season

By Staff Reporter
Balance of power shifts in La Liga
Article
/ 17 August 2018

Balance of power shifts in La Liga

Julen Lopetegui has big boots to fill, Messi hopes big signings will pay off and Atlético snaps at top two’s heels

By Staff Reporter
Zidane announces shock Real exit
Article
/ 31 May 2018

Zidane announces shock Real exit

Zidane made the announcement at the capital club’s Valdebebas training ground on Tuesday evening

By Luke Feltham
Atlético a nuisance to their rivals
Article
/ 18 May 2018

Atlético a nuisance to their rivals

Diego Simeone has taken the club to new heights and the relentless coach is ready for La Liga

By Andy Scott
Messi hat-trick seals Barca’s 25th title in style
Article
/ 30 April 2018

Messi hat-trick seals Barca’s 25th title in style

​Barcelona coach Ernesto Valverde was delighted that his side "finally" wrapped up a 25th La Liga title with four matches to spare

By Staff Reporter
TV deals burn Premier League
Article
/ 16 February 2018

TV deals burn Premier League

The price paid per game by broadcasters has dropped by a cool million euros

By Kieran Canning
Cries of ‘freedom’ as record-breaking Barca march on
Article
/ 5 November 2017

Cries of ‘freedom’ as record-breaking Barca march on

Barca continues a record-breaking start to La Liga — beating Sevilla 2-1 on Saturday in an atmosphere marked by the political upheaval in Catalonia.

By Kieran Canning
Barca win behind closed doors amid Catalonia clashes
Article
/ 2 October 2017

Barca win behind closed doors amid Catalonia clashes

Lionel Messi scored twice as Barcelona beat Las Palmas 3-0 in a match played behind closed doors.

By Agence France Presse
Battle for control of Barca overshadows Juventus reunion
Article
/ 11 September 2017

Battle for control of Barca overshadows Juventus reunion

The battle for control of the club between fans, players and president rages on.

By Agence France Presse
Real riding high after Clasico triumph over Barcelona
Article
/ 26 October 2014

Real riding high after Clasico triumph over Barcelona

Real Madrid’s 3-1 victory over Barca suggests coach Carlo Ancelotti has successfully integrated Kroos and Rodriguez into a fearsome attacking side.

By Iain Rogers
Messi upstages player of the year Ronaldo
Article
/ 24 March 2014

Messi upstages player of the year Ronaldo

Lionel Messi’s hat-trick away from home gave Barcelona the victory over Real Madrid in Sunday’s El Clasico.

By Reuters
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Article
/ 29 April 2012

Real Madrid close in on La Liga title with rout of Sevilla

Karim Benzema has struck a brace in a 3-0 win over Sevilla on Sunday as Real Madrid edged closer to their first Spanish league title in four years.

By Staff Reporter
Catalans trim gap to one point
Article
/ 11 April 2012

Catalans trim gap to one point

Barcelona have beaten Getafe in the Spanish La Liga to go within one point of League leaders Real Madrid, who face Atletico Madrid on Wednesday.

By Paul Logothetis
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Article
/ 30 March 2012

Real Madrid continue La Liga title pursuit

Real Madrid face Osasuna as they plot their route to La Liga success following commanding wins after two disappointing consecutive draws.

By Tim Hanlon
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Article
/ 27 February 2012

Real Madrid, Barcelona take La Liga successes

Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi have led their teams to magical wins in their weekend La Liga trips.

By Staff Reporter
Barca’s Messi continues to mesmerise
Article
/ 20 February 2012

Barca’s Messi continues to mesmerise

Lionel Messi’s audacious chip to score for the fourth time in Barcelona’s thrashing of Valencia epitomised the three-time Ballon d’Or winner’s skill.

By Staff Reporter
Barcelona routs Villarreal 5-0 in Spanish opener
Article
/ 30 August 2011

Barcelona routs Villarreal 5-0 in Spanish opener

Lionel Messi and Thiago Alcantara led Barcelona to a dominating 5-0 win over Villarreal on Monday, aiming for a fourth straight Spanish league title.

By Joseph Wilson
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Article
/ 1 September 2009

Debut goal for Ibrahimovic as Barca win opener

Club record signing Zlatan Ibrahimovic scored a late debut goal as Barcelona began their title defence with a 3-0 win over Sporting Gijon on Monday.

By Phil Seery

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