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‘Italy is tougher than Spain’-Ibrahimovic

(GSM) – Zlatan Ibrahimovic left Internazionale this summer to join Barcelona. Although the Spanish league is rated higher than the Italian league, the Swedish striker believes it’s harder to score in Italy than in Spain. Ibrahimovic spent... Read more »

Fabregas rejects new Arsenal deal; eyes Barca move

(GSM) – Cesc Fabregas has rejected a new contract at Arsenal. The Gunners offered their Spanish captain a weekly wage of £127000 but Fabregas wants to join Barcelona next summer. Spanish newspaper Sport suggest that Fabregas’ return to the Camp... Read more »

Higuain set to sign new contract

(GSM) – Gonzalo Higuain is close to signing a new contract at Real Madrid. The Argentine striker has an excellent season and scored a goal to seal the triumph over Espanyol (3-0), on Saturday. Real is set to reward the 22-year-old forward with... Read more »

Kaka promises more after ending barren run

Real Madrid’s Brazilian superstar Kaka believes he is yet to show his best form since his 68.5-million-euro move from AC Milan after scoring for the first time in three months in his side’s 3-0 home win over Espanyol on Saturday. Kaka, 27,... Read more »

Mallorca spoil Garrido debut to go fourth

Real Mallorca moved into fourth place with a late Jose Nunes goal sealing an impressive 10th consecutive home win as the islanders beat Villarreal 1-0 at the Ono Stadium on Sunday. Portuguese centre-back Nunes netted on 81 minutes to maintain Mallorca’s... Read more »

Del Bosque warns Spain against Euro 2012 complacency

Spain national coach Vicente del Bosque said he was relatively happy with the draw for the 2012 European championships but added the holders would not be taking anything for granted in Group I. Euro 2008 victors Spain were grouped with the Czech Republic,... Read more »

Valencia extend lead over Sevilla with Valladolid win

Valencia triumphed 2-0 at home over Valladolid on Saturday, moving them six points clear of fourth-placed Sevilla. The win ends a miserable run for Valencia, who had picked up just one point from their six previous games before this match. For Valladolid’s... Read more »

Fabregas loves Barcelona

(GSM) – Cesc Fabregas has again stated his love for Barcelona. The Arsenal skipper is reportedly wanted by the Catalan giants and the rumors of him moving to the Camp Nou are still circulating. Although he insists that he is happy to stay at Arsenal,... Read more »

Pastore keen on Barcelona switch

Palermo star Javier Pastore has revealed he would like to play for Spanish side Barcelona in the future. Pastore has been linked with clubs around Europe, following an impressive season for Palermo. “In 10 years’ time, I can see myself raising... Read more »

Real look for more Guti inspiration to reel in Barca

After ending their 19-year jinx at the Riazor Stadium with last weekend’s 3-1 win over Deportivo La Coruna, Real look to keep their perfect home record intact with victory over Espanyol on Saturday and try to make inroads into Barcelona’s... Read more »

Martinez cools Man City link

(GSM) – Athletic Bilbao midfielder Javi Martinez has distanced himself from reports he is wanted by Premier League big-spenders Manchester City. The 21-year-old is regarded as a potential star of the future in his native Spain, with Bilbao having... Read more »

Galliani refutes Kaka claims

(GSM) – Adriano Galliani has refuted claims that Milan sold Kaka to Real Madrid knowing he was struggling with an injury. The Brazilian playmaker has failed to make the expected impact at the Bernabeu this season following his big-money summer switch. His... Read more »

Marcelo extends Real contract until 2015

Brazilian defender Marcelo Vieira Da Silva has extended his contract with Real Madrid until 2015, the Spanish giants announced Friday. Marcelo, 21, joined Real in the winter of the 2006-7 season and was under contract until 2012. The Brazil international... Read more »

Guti in line for Spain recall

(GSM) – Real Madrid star Guti could be in line for a recall to Spain after national team coach Vicente del Bosque assured that the player’s recent performances have been noted. The experienced midfielder, who is in sterling form of late, having... Read more »

Benzema looks forward to Lyon clash

(GSM) – This year’s Champions League campaign is very special for Real Madrid because the final will be played at the Bernabeu stadium. To reach their dream final, Real will first have to see off Olympique Lyon, their opponents in the eight... Read more »

Mancini still wants Gago

(GSM) – Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini says he will make a new bid for Fernando Gago in the summer. City made an offer for the 23-year-old Real Madrid midfielder before the transfer deadline as Mancini tried to improve his squad. However,... Read more »

‘Ribery would like to play alongside Messi’-Agent

(GSM) – Franck Ribery has mentioned his wish to play for Real Madrid several times in the past but he doesn’t rule out a move to arch rivals Barcelona. Bayern München’s star player would love to play alongside Lionel Messi, according... Read more »

Martinez committed at Wigan

(GSM) – Wigan manager Roberto Martinez intends to stay at the club despite rumors that he will quit. Martinez has dismissed rumors that he could take over as coach of Spanish outfit Espanyol. The Latics boss is seen as a potential replacement for... Read more »

Barca supports struggling Ibrahimovic

(GSM) – Ahead of their La Liga match against Getafe, Barcelona have played down Zlatan Ibrahimovic’s recent goal drought. After a superb start of his first season at Barcelona, Ibrahimovic now has a hard time putting himself on the scoresheet.... Read more »

Raul to consider future

(GSM) – Real Madrid’s Raul will ask for clarification of his role at the club before deciding on his future. The experienced striker is a legend at the Bernabeu, having established himself as the club’s all-time scorer over the years. Raul... Read more »

Almunia says Arsenal can still fight for title

Manuel Almunia says Arsenal are only a “little step” away from getting back to the top of the English Premier League despite their defeat by champions Manchester United. The third-placed Gunners are now six points behind leaders Chelsea but... Read more »

Barca VP Godall confident of Fabregas return

(GSM) – Arsenal midfielder Cesc Fabregas is continuously involved in speculations regarding a possible transfer to Spain. Real Madrid and Barcelona are both linked with the Arsenal captain. Now, speculation about Fabregas’ future has been... Read more »

Barcelona confident of signing Cesc

Barcelona vice-president Alfons Godall is convinced that midfielder Cesc Fabregas will return to the club ‘sooner or later’. Fabregas joined Arsenal from Barcelona in 2003 after impressing in the Catalan’s youth ranks. The Spaniard has been a hit... Read more »

Gago and Real blast Manchester City

(GSM) – Fernando Gago is very disappointed that his move to Manchester City was cancelled right at the end. The Real Madrid midfielder hoped to boost his World Cup chances by leaving Real this winter but his move to City was stalled at the last... Read more »

Kone goes on loan to Hanover

Sevilla’s Ivorian international striker Arouna Kone has joined struggling Bundesliga club Hanover on a six-month deal, the German club said Tuesday. The 26-year-old arrives on a 1.2-million-euro loan deal as Hanover – who are third from bottom... Read more »

Raul resigned to life on the Real bench

Real Madrid captain Raul Gonzalez said Tuesday he has come to terms with his new role as a subsitute. “It’s not an ideal situation for any player. For 15 years I have won practically everything, and in the last three months I have played less.... Read more »

Spain coach opens World Cup door for Guti

Spain coach Vicente del Bosque believes there may be a place for Real Madrid midfielder Guti in his World Cup squad after the 33-year-old’s return to form. A sublime backheel by Guti set up French striker Karim Benzema to score against Deportivo... Read more »

World Cup no longer on Metzelder’s mind

(GSM) – Christoph Metzelder has accepted that he is not going to be part of the Germany squad at the World Cup. The Real Madrid defender hasn’t been on Manuel Pellegrini’s mind this season and already said he wanted to leave the club... Read more »

Del Bosque hails Guti’s performance

(GSM0 – Guti’s brilliant backheel against Deportivo la Coruna has earned him a lot of praise in Spain. Several media are calling for Guti’s return in the national squad. Vicente del Bosque told Radio Marca that he hasn’t forgotten... Read more »

Barca’s Keirrison completes loan move to Fiorentina

(GSM) – Barcelona’s Brazilian striker Keirrison will join Fiorentina on loan until June 2011. The Serie A outfit have confirmed that an agreement has been reached with Barcelona to bring Keirrison to Florence. A statement from Fiorentina... Read more »