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File photo president of Spanish football league La Liga, Javier Tebas. AFP Photo

Spain suspends all professional football indefinitely

Previously the fixtures were suspended for two weeks from March 12 but there was no expectation they would restart this weekend

23 Mar 2020 6:40 PM

The UP Test Kit for COVID-19 coronavirus. AFP Photo

Some Spanish clubs give away their virus tests kits to the needy

The league last week offered some 500 test kits to its teams, prioritizing those that recently traveled to high-risk areas

20 Mar 2020 9:47 AM

Eden Hazard underwent surgery on his lower leg and was not expected to return for Real Madrid before the end of the season. AFP Photo

For some, there is bright side to coronavirus outbreak too!

Tottenham, Barcelona, Belgium and France whose players got sidelined found the break useful for rehabilitation

17 Mar 2020 6:46 PM

Mounted Spanish policemen patrol outside the Mestalla stadium in Valencia before the UEFA Champions League round of 16 second leg football between Valencia and Atalanta on March 10. AFP Photo

Over third of Valencia squad has coronavirus

Virus spread among the squad following last month's trip to Milan for the first leg of their Champions League last-16 tie against Atalanta

17 Mar 2020 1:35 PM

Passengers wait outside an exhibition center converted into a transit point for screening overseas arrivals in Beijing on Sunday. From quarantining travelers from overseas to nabbing those sneaking in with fevers, China and other parts of Asia are scrambling to prevent the new coronavirus from coming back to where it first broke out. AP Photo

Wuhan Zall soccer team fleeing Spain to escape virus!

Wuhan Zall could not leave because of the restrictions in China, but expedited its departure due to the worsening situation in Spain

15 Mar 2020 3:05 PM

A view of Real Madrid's Santiago Bernabeu Stadium in Madrid. AP Photo

Real Madrid in quarantine as La Liga suspends fixtures for a fortnight

Club's football and basketball players share facilities at Ciudad Real Madrid, the club's training ground in Valdebebas

12 Mar 2020 5:46 PM

Spectators at the Camp Nou Stadium watch the Barcelona v Real Sociedad match in the Copa del Ray last Saturday. AP Photo

Barcelona to host Napoli in empty stadium because of virus

Spectators wore masks at the last game at Camp Nou between Barcelona and Real Sociedad

10 Mar 2020 4:43 PM

Cristian Tello (3rd from left) celebrates his goal with his teammates as Real Betis handed Ral Madrid one of their biggest defeats in La Liga this season at the Benito Villamarin Stadium in Seville on Sunday. AFP Photo

Humililating 2-1 defeat at Betis puts Real Madrid below rivals Barcelona in La Liga standings

Real Betis' first victory in eight games adds yet another twist to this season's back-and-forth title race

09 Mar 2020 2:12 PM

Spanish champions Barcelona have sacked their coach Ernesto Valverde and appointed Quique Setien as his replacement, the club announced. (Photo:AFP)

Barcelona sacks Ernesto Valverde, appoints Quique Setien as successor

The decision to remove Valverde was confirmed following a board meeting.

14 Jan 2020 12:20 PM

Diego Simeone has called it a transition season for Atletico Madrid but while he was the best man before, results have raised doubts about whether he is right for what comes next. (Photo:AP)

Scrutiny on Diego Simeone as change turns to stagnation at Atletico Madrid

Atletico play Lokomotiv Moscow on Wednesday, needing a victory to guarantee second place in Group D and a spot in the last 16.

10 Dec 2019 3:49 PM

Lionel Messi broke yet another record by hitting his 35th La Liga hat-trick as Barcelona thrashed Real Mallorca 5-2 to keep pace with Real Madrid at the top of the table. (Photo:AFP)

La Liga 2019-20: Lionel Messi's 35th hattrick helps Barcelona thrash Mallorca 5-2

Madrid and Barcelona are back level on points at the top of the table, with Barca ahead on goal difference.

08 Dec 2019 11:20 AM

Real Madrid’s Raphael Varane and Karim Benzema scored in each half to earn a comfortable 2-0 home win over Espanyol that sent their team provisionally top of La Liga on Saturday. (Photo:AFP)

La Liga 2019-20: Real Madrid beat Espanyol 2-0, go to top

Madrid were not at their best but moved three points clear of rivals Barcelona, who hosted Real Mallorca in the late game.

08 Dec 2019 11:10 AM

Barcelona will be without injured duo Arthur Melo and Ansu Fati for Saturday's La Liga game at home to RCD Mallorca, the Catalan club confirmed. ( Photo: AFP)

Barcelona duo Ansu Fati, Arthur to miss Mallorca game

'Arthur and Ansu Fati are both out of the squad for Saturday's game due to injury,' a Barcelona statement read.

07 Dec 2019 11:02 AM

Real Madrid on Thursday revealed that Marcelo was diagnosed with a muscular injury in his left soleus. (Photo:AFP)

Marcelo sustains muscular injury

The club also gave an update on the Eden Hazard's injury which he picked during Real Madrid's clash against PSG on November 27.

06 Dec 2019 9:50 AM

Eden Hazard's absence is the bigger blow to Zidane's side, who sit second in La Liga, behind Barca only on goal difference. (Photo: AFP)

Eden Hazard to miss El Clasico after tests reveal ankle fracture

Marcelo is also likely to miss the game against Barcelona after the capital city club confirmed the defender has suffered an injury.

05 Dec 2019 7:02 PM

Barcelona have raised teenage star Ansu Fati's release clause from 100 million to 170 million euros (USD 188.3 million), the Spanish champions announced. (Photo:AFP)

Barcelona raise prodigy Ansu Fati's release clause

The 17-year-old's release clause will also be bumped up to 400 million euros.

05 Dec 2019 10:40 AM

Atlético Madrid is facing punishment after its fans made threatening chants against former player Antoine Griezmann. (Photo: AFP)

Atletico Madrid to face penalty for Antoine Griezmann threats

The Spanish soccer federation's anti-violence committee will analyze the case.

04 Dec 2019 4:55 PM

Lionel Messi won a record-breaking sixth Ballon d'Or on Monday after another sublime year for the Argentinian, whose familiar brilliance remained undimmed even through difficult times for club and country. (Photo:AFP)

Lionel Messi takes leadership in his stride to clinch sixth Ballon d'Or

Four years after his last Ballon d'Or, Messi pulled clear of the five next to the name of Cristiano Ronaldo.

03 Dec 2019 12:07 PM

Lionel Messi delivered a major boost to Barcelona's La Liga title hopes by scoring a late winner in a 1-0 victory at Atletico Madrid on Sunday. (Photo:AP)

La Liga 2019-20: Lionel Messi's late goal give Barcelona 1-0 win vs Atletico Madrid

Messi came up trumps again for Barca at the Wanda Metropolitano, where an even contest looked destined to finish goalless.

02 Dec 2019 9:30 AM

They found 152 bundles containing three tonnes of cocaine, Spanish police said in a statement. (Representational Image)

Submarine seized in Spain was carrying three tonnes of cocaine

Police intercepted the 20-metre (65-foot) submarine -- thought to be the first of its kind captured in Europe on Saturday.

28 Nov 2019 2:46 PM

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