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Valencia threatened with punishment for walking off after racist abuse

Valencia’s players walked off during their La Liga game with Cadiz on Sunday in protest against racist abuse, with coach Javi Gracia later claiming they were told they would be punished if they refused to resume the match.

Football

Real Madrid seek Clasico response to avert unexpected early crisis

Real Madrid won La Liga only three months ago because of their defensive steel and a relentless will to win but ahead of Saturday’s Clasico against Barcelona, they appear to be a team unravelling.

Football

Suarez scores twice off the bench as Atletico hammer Granada

Luis Suarez scored two and set up another in a sensational 20-minute debut for Atletico Madrid on Sunday as his new team started their Liga season with a thumping 6-1 victory over Granada.

Football

Messi starts Barca friendly as La Liga begins with goalless draw

Lionel Messi was named in the starting line-up for Barcelona’s first pre-season friendly on Saturday as Ronald Koeman showed no hesitation in reintegrating the Argentinian following his failed attempt to leave the club.

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Messi confirms staying at ‘club of his life’ Barcelona, but rages at president

Lionel Messi said on Friday he will stay at Barcelona, insisting he could never go to court against “the club of his life”

Football

Real Madrid are La Liga champions, their 34th title

Real Madrid sealed their 34th La Liga title on Thursday with a 2-1 win over Villarreal at a sweltering Alfredo di Stefano in the suburbs of Madrid.

Football

Real Madrid in sight of La Liga title after beating Alaves

Real Madrid could win La Liga on Monday after a routine 2-0 win over Alaves on Friday put them within touching distance of the title.

Football

Hazard taken off, ice strapped to right ankle

Eden Hazard had an ice pack strapped to his troublesome right ankle on Sunday after being substituted in the second half of Real Madrid’s La Liga match against Eibar.