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Martino unsure of Messi return date

Martino unsure of Messi return date

BARCELONA coach Gerardo Martino has failed to pinpoint a date for Lionel Messi's return from a hamstring injury. 23 Nov 2013
Ancelotti plays down Italy link

Ancelotti plays down Italy link

REAL Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti has no desire to become an international manager just yet after being linked to the Italy job. 23 Nov 2013
Ronaldo could end career at Madrid

Ronaldo could end career at Madrid

CRISTIANO Ronaldo would like to finish his playing career at Real Madrid but admits he does not like to look too far into the future. 22 Nov 2013
Agger admits Barca temptation

Agger admits Barca temptation

LIVERPOOL centre-back Daniel Agger admits he was tempted to join La Liga champions Barcelona in the close-season. 22 Nov 2013
Mascherano tells Messi to take his time

Mascherano tells Messi to take his time

JAVIER Mascherano has told Lionel Messi to be selfish as he begins rehabilitation to ensure he makes a full recovery from a hamstring tear. 18 Nov 2013
Xavi: No-one is playing better than Barcelona

Xavi: No-one is playing better than Barcelona

BARCELONA playmaker Xavi believes the Liga champions are currently performing better than any of their rivals. 16 Nov 2013
Bale: Playing with Ronaldo makes life easier

Bale: Playing with Ronaldo makes life easier

GARETH Bale believes playing with Cristiano Ronaldo has helped him settle at Real Madrid, hailing the Portuguese as the best in the world. 16 Nov 2013
Malaga rule out selling in-demand duo

Malaga rule out selling in-demand duo

MALAGA are determined to keep Willy Caballero and Sergi Darde after the highly-rated duo were linked with moves to the Premier League. 13 Nov 2013
Alves annoints Neymar as Messi's successor

Alves annoints Neymar as Messi's successor

BARCELONA attacker Neymar can fill the huge void left by the injured Lionel Messi, according to team-mate Dani Alves. 13 Nov 2013
Benayoun holds Malaga talks

Benayoun holds Malaga talks

LA Liga outfit Malaga are in talks to sign former Chelsea midfielder Yossi Benayoun, according to general manager Vicente Casado. 13 Nov 2013
Messi's hamstring injury avoidable

Messi's hamstring injury avoidable

BARCELONA'S former chief doctor believes Lionel Messi did not get enough time to properly recover from an injury before the 2013/14 season. 12 Nov 2013
Injured Costa out of Spain squad

Injured Costa out of Spain squad

DIEGO Costa has withdrawn from Spain's squad to face Equatorial Guinea and South Africa due to a thigh injury. 12 Nov 2013
Messi ruled out for up to eight weeks

Messi ruled out for up to eight weeks

BARCELONA striker Lionel Messi has been ruled out for up to eight weeks after suffering a tear in his left hamstring. 12 Nov 2013
Fabregas keen to become Barca regular

Fabregas keen to become Barca regular

BARCELONA'S Cesc Fabregas is eager to work his way into Gerardo Martino's regular first-team plans after allaying fears over a knee injury. 11 Nov 2013
Win puts Barcelona three points clear

Win puts Barcelona three points clear

BARCELONA went three points clear at the top of La Liga with a 4-1 win at Real Betis but saw Lionel Messi leave the field through injury. 11 Nov 2013
Ancelotti: Fringe players vital for Real Madrid

Ancelotti: Fringe players vital for Real Madrid

REAL Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti believes the fringe players in his squad will prove important in the coming weeks. 11 Nov 2013