Barcelona president Sandro Rosell was in a pretty combative mood Tuesday at a conference in Doha as he took aim at both FIFA and UEFA. Rosell was asked whether clubs would ask FIFA and UEFA to pay players during the World Cup or European Championship and he replied: “This is what we are discussing with […]
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Spain’s centre-right People’s Party said it will push Real Madrid and Barcelona to have more equitable distribution of income from television rights, according to PP policymaker Miriam Blasco. “You have to support the small teams as well, because it’s true that the Spanish league would not exist if it was not working for all the […]
Spain’s poor form in friendlies continued Tuesday when they needed a stoppage-time goal from David Villa ij order to get a 2-2 draw at Costa Rica. Spain fell behind after an uncharacteristic howler from captain Iker Casillas. The Real Madrid goalkeeper miscontrolled the ball near the edge of the penalty area just after the half […]
In a move that is sure to further infuriate the Toon Army over his ownership of the club, Newcastle owner Mike Ashley has ended 119 years of Newcastle United history and heritage by re-naming St James’ Park the Sports Direct Arena. Newcastle Chairman Derek Llambias says that Newcastle needed to sell the naming rights to […]
Some fascinating comments by Barcelona president Sandro Rosell today in which he wants to see the Spanish league cut from 20 clubs to 16, limits placed on wealthy foreign owners and a more equitable sharing of TV revenue. Speaking at the International Football Arena conference, Rosell said: “My opinion is that our league has too many clubs. We […]
Cristiano Ronaldo scored his fourth La Liga hat-trick of the season as Real Madrid easily swept aside ten-man Osasuna 7-1 to move three points clear of Barcelona, who drew 2-2 at Athletic Club. Ángel Di María set up goals for Ronaldo, Pepe and Gonzalo Higuaín in the first half, with Ibrahima briefly levelling the scores […]
Tino Costa set up one and scored another as Valencia beat local rivals Levante 2-0. The former La Liga leaders have now lost back-to-back La Liga games after a brilliant start to the season. With the win, Valencia moved above Levante into third place. Beaten for the first time this season last week, Levante were […]
Barcelona coach Pep Guardiola has slammed reports that forwards Messi and Villa do not see eye to eye. These latest reports are emerging on the backdrop of former Barcelona player Zlatan Ibrahimovic’s public rants and displeasure with the treatment he received while he was a Barca player. Spanish newspaper Superdeporte claims that there is a […]
ESPNsoccernet is reporting that Brazilian stat Neymar has agreed to join Real Madrid next summer from Santos for around £53m. At 19, Neymar is one of the brightest talents in world football having shone for his club Santos and also on the international stage for Brazil. Yesterday he was included on the shortlist for the […]