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Benat enjoying Athletic Bilbao competition
Athletic Bilbao midfielder Benat says that he is "comfortable and confident" amid fierce competition for places in the Basque side's first XI this season.Oct 28, 16:13
Mauro Icardi calls for more service
Inter Milan striker Mauro Icardi claims that his goal struggles this season have been down to a lack of regular service from his teammates.Oct 28, 14:58
Nolito: 'Big teams are favoured'
Celta Vigo striker Nolito hints that Spain's big two, Real Madrid and Barcelona, are both given preferential treatment by referees in La Liga.Oct 28, 14:47
Report: Manchester City want Ever Banega
A report claims that Manchester City want to sign Sevilla's Argentine midfielder Ever Banega.Oct 28, 14:35
Report: Eden Hazard not a priority for Real Madrid, Barcelona
A report claims that while both Real Madrid and Barcelona are interested in Chelsea's Eden Hazard, neither see the Belgian as a priority signing.Oct 28, 14:23
Agent: 'Lorenzo Insigne needs protection'
Napoli attacker Lorenzo Insigne needs better protection from referees following a serious knee injury, according to the Italian international's agent.Oct 28, 14:10
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Garbine Muguruza beats Angelique Kerber in straight sets
Garbine Muguruza overcomes sixth seed Angelique Kerber 6-4 6-4 in her second round-robin match at the WTA Championships.Oct 28, 13:57
Agent: 'Marco Verratti is worth £72m'
Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Marco Verratti is worth upwards of £70m, according to the Italian international's agent.Oct 28, 13:43
France boss Didier Deschamps hints at Hatem Ben Arfa call
France boss Didier Deschamps hints that Hatem Ben Arfa could form part of his squad for Euro 2016 if the attacker continues performing for Nice.Oct 28, 13:30
Josep Maria Bartomeu: 'Lionel Messi exit talk is false'
Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu denies suggestions that Lionel Messi is considering his long-term future at Camp Nou.Oct 28, 13:17
Report: Cristiano Ronaldo still Paris Saint-Germain's dream signing
A report claims that Paris Saint-Germain will press ahead with a big-money move for Real Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo next summer.Oct 28, 13:04
Raul: 'I will return to Real Madrid'
New York Cosmos forward Raul insists that he will return to former club Real Madrid in the future, but is currently in no rush to leave North America.Oct 28, 12:51
Levante appoint Rubi as new boss
La Liga outfit Levante appoint former Real Valladolid boss Rubi as their new manager until the end of the season.Oct 28, 12:38
Report: Levante win saved David Moyes
A report claims that Real Sociedad could have sacked David Moyes if the Basque club were beaten by Levante at the weekend.Oct 28, 12:25
Javier Mascherano given two-match ban, cleared to face Real Madrid
Barcelona defender Javier Mascherano is cleared to play in El Clasico next month after being handed just a two-game ban following his red card against Eibar.Oct 28, 12:13
Athletic Bilbao boss Ernesto Valverde pleased with "difficult" win
Athletic Bilbao boss Ernesto Valverde insists that Sporting Gijon made it tough for his team in Monday's La Liga fixture, despite the hosts running out 3-0 winners.Oct 27, 18:56
Ricardo Oliveira laughs off Barcelona talk
Santos forward Ricardo Oliveira claims that he "laughed" when he heard rumours that Barcelona wanted to sign him in the January transfer window.Oct 27, 18:43
Tiago credits Atletico Madrid teammates for strong form
Atletico Madrid midfielder Tiago credits his teammates amid suggestions that the Portuguese is currently playing the best football of his career at the age of 34.Oct 27, 18:30
Tony Pulis: 'Serge Gnabry needs to improve'
West Bromwich Albion boss Tony Pulis challenges on-loan Arsenal attacker Serge Gnabry to improve his overall level in order to win a spot in the Baggies first team.Oct 27, 18:17
Nigel de Jong "not happy" at AC Milan
AC Milan midfielder Nigel de Jong admits that his lack of first-team action with his Italian club is becoming a problem.Oct 27, 18:04
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Liverpool's Anfield stadium evacuated following security alert
Merseyside Police confirm that Liverpool's Anfield stadium had to be evacuated on Tuesday afternoon after concerns over a security breach.Oct 27, 17:51
Andreas Pereira enjoying Louis van Gaal relationship
Manchester United midfielder Andreas Pereira says that he is pleased with how he is developing under Louis van Gaal's management.Oct 27, 17:38
Luis Enrique coy on Javier Mascherano ban
Barcelona boss Luis Enrique says that he will accept whatever punishment is handed to Javier Mascherano following the Argentine's red card against Eibar at the weekend.Oct 27, 17:26
Tiago delighted with 'complete performance'
Atletico Madrid midfielder Tiago praises his team for their "very complete game" in Sunday's 2-1 win over Valencia in La Liga.Oct 27, 17:13
Iker Casillas: 'Everything different at Porto'
Veteran goalkeeper Iker Casillas hints that he is much happier at Porto than he was during the latter stages of his Real Madrid career.Oct 27, 15:58
Real Madrid pair James Rodriguez, Karim Benzema train on Tuesday
Real Madrid attacking pair James Rodriguez and Karim Benzema both took part in a training session for the Spanish giants on Tuesday.Oct 27, 15:47
Report: 'Grzegorz Krychowiak close to new Sevilla deal'
A report claims that Grzegorz Krychowiak is close to signing a new Sevilla deal after his Spanish club agreed to revise the release clause in the midfielder's contract.Oct 27, 15:34
Anderlecht's Dennis Praet talks up Sevilla move
Anderlecht midfielder Dennis Praet says that Sevilla would be his "ideal club" as speculation over the Belgian international's future grows.Oct 27, 15:21
Sinisa Mihajlovic: 'Jeremy Menez out until 2016'
AC Milan boss Sinisa Mihajlovic confirms that French forward Jeremy Menez will be out of action until early 2016 after complications from his recent back surgery.Oct 27, 15:08
Hulk "very happy" at Zenit St Petersburg
Zenit St Petersburg forward Hulk reveals that he 'would be happy' to sign a new long-term deal with his Russian club.Oct 27, 14:55
Rodrigo facing 10 weeks on sidelines?
A report claims that Valencia forward Rodrigo will be out of action until early 2016 after damaging knee ligaments during Sunday's La Liga clash against Atletico Madrid.Oct 27, 14:42
Curro looking forward to Barcelona test
Villanovense midfielder Curro looks ahead to Wednesday's Copa del Rey clash against holders Barcelona, whom he represented as a youth.Oct 27, 14:29
Luis Suarez: 'Sergio Ramos best defender I have faced'
Barcelona striker Luis Suarez picks out Real Madrid's Sergio Ramos as "the toughest defender" that he has come up against since making the move to La Liga.Oct 27, 14:16
Lyon defender Samuel Umtiti talks up Premier League, La Liga move
Lyon defender Samuel Umtiti reveals that he wants to continue his career in either England or Spain when he decides to part company with his current club.Oct 27, 14:03
Ronaldinho hails "great player" Neymar
Former Brazil international Ronaldinho backs "great player" Neymar, who has 46 goals in 67 games for his country, "to make history" for the Selecao.Oct 27, 13:50
Aston Villa skipper Micah Richards hit with improper conduct charge
The Football Association charges Aston Villa defender Micah Richards with improper conduct following his club's Premier League clash against Swansea City on Saturday.Oct 27, 13:38
Ronaldinho targets 2016 return
Former Brazil World Cup winner Ronaldinho, who left his latest club Fluminense in September, reveals that he will actively seek a new employer in 2016.Oct 27, 13:24
Luis Enrique names youthful squad for Copa del Rey opener
Barcelona boss Luis Enrique leaves the likes of Luis Suarez and Neymar out of his travelling squad for Wednesday's Copa del Rey opener against Villanovense.Oct 27, 13:11
La Liga Team of the Week – Week nine
Sports Mole picks out its star La Liga XI from week nine in Spain's top flight, which saw wins for Real Madrid, Barcelona and Atletico Madrid.Oct 27, 12:57
Celta Vigo boss Eduardo Berizzo: 'Our pitch is horrible'
Celta Vigo boss Eduardo Berizzo says that he understands why his team's 'horrible pitch' has been a source of complaints from opposition La Liga managers this season.Oct 26, 18:56
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