Cadiz
Atletico seek reaction as La Liga contenders go head-to-head
First against sixth pitches Atletico against Villarreal on Sunday night before second-placed Real Madrid host Real Sociedad in fifth. Before both of those, Barcelona travel to Sevilla on Saturday in a contest of third against fourth.
La Liga: Luis Suarez double helps Atletico beat Cadiz
Luis Suarez sent Atletico Madrid 10 points clear at the top of La Liga on Sunday by scoring a sensational free-kick and then a penalty in a pulsating 4-2 win over Cadiz.
Barca boss: Ousmane Dembele back in training
“He did part of the training session with the reserves yesterday, which is normal the day after the game,” Koeman said at a press conference on Monday. “He needs more training sessions to be able to go on the squad list.
Barca boss: We’ll never see a player like Lionel Messi again
Ronald Koeman has hailed Lionel Messi as he closes in on Pele's one-club goal record, while expressing his belief that the world will never see another player like the Barcelona captain.
Ronald Koeman reveals what Barcelona must do to turn season around
Ronald Koeman believes he still has the backing of the Barcelona squad, whom he has called on to work hard and improve their concentration levels in order to save their season.
La Liga: Madrid derby offers Atletico chance to showcase title credentials
After making their best start to a season since they last won the La Liga title, Atletico Madrid can consolidate their early promise and twist the knife into their city rivals when they visit Real Madrid on Saturday.
Juventus remember past glories against Barcelona with provocative tweet
Both sides have already secured their place in the last 16 of the competition and Barcelona hold the upper hand in the race of first place in their group.
Miralem Pjanic: Cristiano Ronaldo ‘a true athlete’, Lionel Messi ‘an alien’
Miralem Pjanic has compared Lionel Messi with Cristiano Ronaldo, two players widely considered amongst the greatest to have ever played the game.
Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo set to renew stellar rivalry in Champions League
The two titans of the modern game, who split ownership of the Ballon d'Or between 2008-2017, were the talismans of Spanish giants Barcelona and Real Madrid until Ronaldo left the Spanish capital for Juventus in 2018.
Report: Lionel Messi not enjoying life at Barcelona
Lionel Messi is clearly not enjoying life at Barcelona, according to Marca.
Juan Mata: If Lionel Messi comes to Manchester I hope it’s United not City
Juan Mata hopes if Lionel Messi comes to Manchester it's to United and not City, but he is not paying too much attention to the transfer rumours surrounding the six-time Ballon d'Or winner.
Cadiz impressive again as they beat Barcelona 2-1
Barcelona may be on their way to the knockout round of the UEFA Champions League but all is not well domestically and their miserable away run continued as Cadiz claimed another big scalp with a 2-1 win on Saturday at the Estadio Ramon De Carranza.
Zinedine Zidane gets breathing space after Real Madrid benefit from goalie’s howler
Zinedine Zidane had some of the pressure lifted on Saturday when an own goal from Sevilla goalkeeper Bono gave Real Madrid a 1-0 win away to Sevilla.
Lionel Messi closing in on Pele’s all time goal record
Lionel Messi could break Pele’s all time one club goal scoring record in La Blaugrana’s weekend La Liga clash with Cadiz, according to the front page of Saturday’s edition of Mundo Deportivo.
Joan Laporta: Lionel Messi wants more than money at Barca
Lionel Messi wants more than money at Barcelona, with presidential candidate Joan Laporta insisting the disgruntled superstar craves a competitive team for success.
Barcelona full-back Sergi Roberto tests positive for coronavirus
Roberto had been enjoying a prominent role in Ronald Koeman's squad before being forced off the pitch with a thigh injury during Barca's 1-0 defeat to Atletico Madrid on November 21.
Zinedine Zidane adamant Real Madrid inconsistency is not down to ‘attitude problem’
Real Madrid head coach Zinedine Zidane is adamant his team's inconsistency is not down to an attitude problem in the squad.
La Liga: Real Sociedad stay top after edging past Cadiz
Real Sociedad moved three points clear at the top of La Liga on Sunday after Alexander Isak's goal proved the difference in a 1-0 win over Cadiz.
Barcelona: Gerard Pique sidelined with cruciate knee ligament injury
Barca have confirmed that to be the case, with the club issuing a statement on Twitter which read: "Evidence shows that Pique has a grade three sprain of the medial lateral ligament and a partial injury to the anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee. Evolution will determine future availability."
Munuera Montero to referee Atletico vs Barca
José Luis Munuera Montero will take charge of the game between Atletico Madrid and Barcelona.
Robert Pires wants Kylian Mbappe to join Real Madrid
Kylian Mbappe should join Real Madrid if he wants to continue improving, according to former France international Robert Pires.
Super Eagles star helps Villarreal extend unbeaten run vs Cadiz
Samuel Chukwueze was in action as Villarreal played out a 0-0 draw against Cadiz in Sunday’s La Liga game.
Recent Stories
Court adjourns Diezani Alison-Madueke’s fraud case
The Federal High Court in Abuja yesterday adjourned the corruption case involving a former Minister of Petroleum Resources, Diezani Alison-Madueke, who is believed to be in the United Kingdom.
Manchester United boss not ready to release players for Internationals
Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer said it “doesn’t make sense” for his players to travel for international duty later this month if they have to quarantine on their return and miss games as a result.
Leicester boss explains Kelechi Iheanacho substitution in draw vs Burnley
Leicester City forward Kelechi Iheanacho may have produced “fabulous technique” for his goal but it was not enough to keep him on the pitch for 90 minutes in the 1-1 away draw against Burnley on Wednesday night.
Senate accuses NNPC of payment of N443 billion as subsidy without appropriation
The Senate Committee on Public Accounts has uncovered how the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) paid N443 billion without appropriation.
Roadside bomb kills doctor in Afghanistan’s east
A roadside bomb explosion killed a female doctor in the eastern city of Jalalabad, provincial officials said on Thursday, days after three female media workers were shot dead in the same city.
Most Popular
Shola Shoretire creates record in Manchester United vs Sociedad Europa League game
Shola Shoretire created a new record at Manchester United after making his debut in Europe during Thursday’s Europa League home tie against Real Sociedad.
Zamfara governor shuts all boarding schools
“I appeal to the people of the state to remain calm and resist the evil machinations of those who would want to exploit the current situation to achieve political ends. Insha Allah, with our collective resolve, we would emerge out of this situation stronger,” he said.
Australian attorney-general denies historical rape claim
Australian Attorney-General Christian Porter, the country’s chief law officer, identified himself on Wednesday as the subject of a historical rape allegation, declaring his innocence and strongly denying the claim.
Official: 317 schoolgirls abducted in Zamfara attack
At least 317 schoolgirls were abducted by bandits in the Friday morning raid on Government Girls Secondary School, Jangebe, in Zamfara State, the police have said.
APC weighs in on Edo governor’s delay in appointing commissioners
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Edo State on Wednesday decried the delay by Governor Godwin Obaseki to constitute the state executive council more than three months after he was inaugurated for a second term in office.