spanish football

Germany International Toni Kroos extends Real Madrid stay until 2022

Kroos joined the Spanish giants in 2014 from Bayern Munich for 25 million euros.

Oct 12, 2016, 20:32 PM IST

Barcelona vs Real Madrid: Season's first El Clasico scheduled to suit Asian and North American viewers

The `Clasico` will take place at 4.15pm (1515 GMT) at Barca`s Camp Nou on December 3.

Oct 12, 2016, 18:11 PM IST

Barcelona complete EUR 30 million signing of Paco Alcacer from Valencia

Alcacer scored 13 goals in 34 appearances for Valencia last year and also made six assists.

Aug 30, 2016, 19:23 PM IST

Toni Kroos rocket rescues Real Madrid in Cristiano Ronaldo's absence; Atletico Madrid held again

The German brilliantly measured a side-footed effort in from 25 yards to the relief of the Bernabeu in a 2-1 win over Celta Vigo.

Aug 28, 2016, 10:56 AM IST

Cristiano Ronaldo reveals desire to end career at Real Madrid at the age of 41

Describing Real Madrid as `the best club in the world`, the Portugal international revealed that his plan is to extend his contract.

Aug 26, 2016, 15:37 PM IST

Welshman Gareth Bale fires Real Madrid past Real Sociadad 3-0 in the opening encounter

Gareth Bale was picked despite having appeared in just one friendly in pre-season, but the Welshman got Madrid off to a flying start.

Aug 22, 2016, 03:44 AM IST

Barcelona thrash Real Betis 6-2 in La Liga opener; Lionel Messi hit twice, Luis Suarez scored hat-trick

Barca coach Luis Enrique handed new signings Samuel Umtiti and Lucas Digne their league debuts.

Aug 21, 2016, 00:27 AM IST

Ronaldinho: I mentored Lionel Messi, who similarly is nurturing Neymar

Ronaldinho is hopeful that the young Brazilian team with Neymar as their mainstay will do well at the Rio Olympics.

Jul 17, 2016, 19:48 PM IST

Hollywood star Matt Damon 'signs' for Spanish football giants Atletico Madrid

Damon, 45, said Atletico "remind me of my favourite team, the Boston Red Sox", the baseball team whose colours are also red and white.

Jul 13, 2016, 20:33 PM IST

Barcelona launch campaign 'WeAreAllLeoMessi' to support sentenced Lionel Messi

A Barcelona city court sentenced Lionel Messi and his father on Wednesday to prison terms of 21 months after they were found guilty of three counts of tax fraud.

Jul 10, 2016, 09:06 AM IST

Relief for Neymar as Spanish court drops fraud investigation against the Barcelona star

The case had been brought by the Brazilian investment fund DIS, former owners of the player's rights.

Jul 08, 2016, 18:31 PM IST

Blow for Barcelona and Real Madrid, EU asks Spanish clubs to pay back millions of dollars

Valencia has to repay 20.4 million euros, Hercules 6.1 million euros and Elche 3.7 million euros.

Jul 04, 2016, 16:41 PM IST

El Clasico match-fixing allegations rock Spanish football League

Spanish football faces perhaps its biggest scandal yet after a linesman made allegations he had been told to favour Real Madrid in the 'El clasico' against FC Barcelona at home next month.

Oct 23, 2015, 18:29 PM IST