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Real coach Zidane backs out-of-sorts Rodriguez

MADRID (Reuters) – Real Madrid playmaker James Rodriguez is working hard to get back to top form and remains a key member of the team, coach Zinedine Zidane said on Saturday. Rodriguez was sidelined by a thigh injury while on duty with Colombia in September and has struggled for form and fitness since his return […]
Real Madrid’s new coach Zinedine Zidane leaves after a news conference at Santiago Bernabeu stadium in Madrid

UEFA finally agrees to accept goal-line technology

UEFA finally overcame its reluctance to adopt goal-line technology, approving its use at this year's European Championship and next year's Champions League.
Youths take pictures near a decorated giant UEFA Euro 2016 soccer ball, dubbed “Beau Jeu”, in downtown Beirut

Messi ready to return for Barca, Neymar out

Barcelona should have Lionel Messi back for Saturday's La Liga match at Malaga but his attacking partner Neymar is unavailable, the European champions said.
Football Soccer – Barcelona v Athletic Bilbao – Spanish Liga

Mascherano accepts one-year jail term in plea bargain – reports

Barcelona defender Javier Mascherano accepted a one-year prison sentence for tax evasion on Thursday as part of a plea bargain.
Real Madrid v Barcelona – Liga BBVA

Preview: Valencia tap Vicente to help reverse La Liga slump

MADRID (Reuters) – Valencia have turned to their retired former winger Vicente Rodriguez to help them out of a slump that has left Gary Neville still searching for his first victory in charge. Neville, who took over as coach of the ambitious Singapore-owned club when Nuno Espirito Santo was sacked last month, has overseen four […]

Real Madrid top money league again as soccer club revenues surge

According to the Deloitte Football Money League, Real Madrid have taken the top spot for being the richest club yet again.
Real Madrid v Sporting Gijon – Spanish Liga BBVA

Lionel Messi tax fraud trial to begin May 31

MADRID (Reuters) – Lionel Messi’s tax fraud case will be heard by a Barcelona court from May 31 through to June 3, according to statement on Wednesday. World Player of the Year Messi and his father Jorge are accused of defrauding the Spanish state of 4.2 million euros ($4.6 million) in tax between 2007 and […]
Football Soccer – Barcelona v Athletic Bilbao – Spanish Liga

Messi and Suarez to miss Barca’s Cup game at Bilbao

Barcelona forwards Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez have been left out of the squad for the King's Cup quarter-final.
Barcelona’s soccer player Messi waves in front of his teammate Suarez during a training session ahead of their Club World Cup semi-final soccer match against Guangzhou Evergrande in Yokohama

Ronaldo says could ‘one day’ play in MLS

Real Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo is open to the idea of one day playing in Major League Soccer.
Real Madrid v Sporting Gijon – Spanish Liga BBVA

Real’s Bale suffers another calf injury

MADRID (Reuters) – Real Madrid forward Gareth Bale damaged a calf muscle in Sunday’s La Liga game at home to Sporting Gijon, tests confirmed on Tuesday. Bale, who scored with a seventh-minute header to put Real 1-0 up at the Bernabeu, limped out shortly before halftime with his side leading 5-0. “After tests carried out […]
Real Madrid v Sporting Gijon – Spanish Liga BBVA

Watford sign Morocco forward Amrabat from Malaga

Watford have signed Morocco international forward Nordin Amrabat from Spanish La Liga side Malaga.

Barca waiting on Messi, Suarez before Cup clash

MADRID (Reuters) – Holders Barcelona could be missing two thirds of their prolific attacking trio for Wednesday’s King’s Cup quarter-final, first leg at Athletic Bilbao, when they continue their bid for a fourth triumph in eight years. Lionel Messi had to come off at halftime in Sunday’s 6-0 demolition of the Basque club in La […]
Football Soccer – Barcelona v Athletic Bilbao – Spanish Liga – Camp Nou stadium, Barcelona