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Balotelli, Abbiati expected to miss Barcelona clash

Balotelli, Abbiati expected to miss Barcelona clash

MILAN vice-president Adriano Galliani says that Mario Balotelli and Christian Abbiati are unlikely to play against Barcelona on Tuesday. 20 Oct 2013
Ancelotti: We have to improve

Ancelotti: We have to improve

CARLO Ancelotti has warned his Real Madrid squad they must improve is they are going to challenge Barcelona for the Liga title. 20 Oct 2013
Osasuna will be aggressive, says Martino

Osasuna will be aggressive, says Martino

BARCELONA coach Gerardo Martino said he expects Osasuna to press and attack his side when they meet on Saturday. 19 Oct 2013
Celtic plan to appeal Brown's three-match ban

Celtic plan to appeal Brown's three-match ban

CELTIC will appeal against captain Scott Brown's three-match ban following his red card against Barcelona in the UEFA Champions League. 18 Oct 2013
Valdes talks up chances of Monaco move

Valdes talks up chances of Monaco move

BARCELONA goalkeeper Victor Valdes would relish the chance to join Monaco next season after confessing he is keen to play in Ligue 1. 14 Oct 2013
Koke: Barca, Real are title favourites

Koke: Barca, Real are title favourites

ATLETICO Madrid midfielder Koke believes Barcelona and Real Madrid remain favourities for the Liga title. 12 Oct 2013
Mascherano on the mend

Mascherano on the mend

BARCELONA'S Javier Mascherano took a step closer to a return to full fitness on Thursday after making his comeback in a practice match. 11 Oct 2013
Busquets wants Reina to replace Valdes

Busquets wants Reina to replace Valdes

BARCELONA midfielder Sergio Busquets has said he would welcome Pepe Reina to the Nou Camp, to replace the departing Victor Valdes. 10 Oct 2013
Valdes reiterates desire to leave Barca

Valdes reiterates desire to leave Barca

Barcelona goalkeeper Victor Valdes has reaffirmed his intention to leave the club when his contract expires at the end of the season. 8 Oct 2013
Improved second half pleases Martino

Improved second half pleases Martino

BARCELONA coach Gerardo Martino praised his side's second-half response after they secured a 4-1 win over Real Valladolid in La Liga. 6 Oct 2013
Barca extend winning run

Barca extend winning run

BARCELONA continued their 100 per cent start in La Liga on Saturday as both they and Real Madrid came from behind to secure victories. 6 Oct 2013
Forster ideal to replace Valdes, claims Alves

Forster ideal to replace Valdes, claims Alves

BARCELONA's Dani Alves believes that Celtic goalkeeper Fraser Forster would be an ideal replacement for the departing Victor Valdes. 5 Oct 2013
Barca boss praises 'complete performance'

Barca boss praises 'complete performance'

Gerardo Martino described Barcelona's 1-0 UEFA Champions League win over 10-man Celtic as the side's best performance of the season. 2 Oct 2013
Messi set to miss up to three weeks

Messi set to miss up to three weeks

Barcelona forward Lionel Messi is set to miss between two and three weeks with a hamstring injury, but should be back for El Clasico. 29 Sep 2013
Messi set for tests after thigh injury

Messi set for tests after thigh injury

Lionel Messi will undergo tests to determine the extent of a thigh injury sustained against Almeria. 29 Sep 2013
La Liga Wrap: Atletico beat Real, Barcelona cruise

La Liga Wrap: Atletico beat Real, Barcelona cruise

Real Madrid suffered their first La Liga defeat to rivals Atletico Madrid since 1999 as they lost 1-0 at the Santiago Bernabeu on Saturday. 29 Sep 2013