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Barcelona midfielder Rakitic rejoins Sevilla
Croatia midfielder Ivan Rakitic has left Barcelona to rejoin La Liga rivals Sevilla.
Europa League champions Sevilla said Rakitic had signed a four-year deal.The 32-year-old, who was at Sevilla between January 2011 and June 2014…
La Liga says Messi cannot leave Barcelona on a free transfer
La Liga, on Sunday, decided to take the side of FC Barcelona in the contractual battle between the club and their greatest-ever player Lionel Messi and said only if the Argentine's release clause is paid for can he move out of the Catalan…
Elche coach leaves club two days after La Liga promotion
Despite guiding Elche back to La Liga after a five-year absence, coach Juan Jose Rojo Martin, known as "Pacheta", will not lead the team into the Spanish top flight, the club said on Tuesday.
"The coach and the club are going their…
Barcelona announce Ronald Koeman as new manager
Ronald Koeman has been named the new head coach of Barcelona two days after the club sacked Quique Setien.
The 57-year-old left his role as Netherlands boss, with two years left on his contract, to sign a two-year deal with the Spanish…
Real Sociedad beat Lazio to sign David Silva
Former Manchester City playmaker David Silva has joined La Liga side Real Sociedad for two seasons.
The Spaniard's 10-year spell at City came to an end after Saturday's Champions League defeat by Lyon.
Signed from Valencia in 2010,…
Valencia can’t afford to pay player salaries and offered IOU notes
Valencia CF, the six time La Liga champions, As a result, the club is unable to pay the wages of the players, and are also at a risk of dropping out of competitions in future.
Once revered as one of the top tier football clubs in Spain,…
Real Madrid youngster Takefusa Kubo to join Villarreal on loan
Real Madrid and Villarreal have agreed terms for Takefusa Kubo to join the Yellow Submarines on loan in the 2020/21 season.
Takefuso Kubo has been in limbo since his loan spell with RCD…
Magical Messi brings Vintage Barca back on roll
Lionel Messi ended his goalless run in sensational style as he scored four goals to help reigning champions Barcelona beat Eibar to record a fourth consecutive win in La Liga.
A complete Messi show brought back the vintage Bluagrana as…
Messi gives Quique Setien winning start at Barcelona
Lionel Messi's second-half goal against 10-man Granada gave new coach Quique Setien a winning start at Barcelona.
Despite having more than 80% of the possession, Barca's display was unconvincing as their build-up was often slow and…
Barca thrashed by Levante but stay on top
La Liga leaders Barcelona suffered third league defeat of the season as they were stunned by Levante who came from behind to svore three goals in seven second-half minutes.
Lionel Messi had put the champions ahead with a 38th-minute…