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LOAN WATCH: Chelsea’s Essien may not make another Real Madrid appearance in 2012

Michael Essien may not be able to get on the pitch again for Real Madrid this year following an allergic reaction to medication. read more

Pochettino makes Espanyol exit

Coach Mauricio Pochettino and sporting director Ramon Planes have left Espanyol with the club bottom of the Primera Division table following a miserable run of results.

Gerrard and Lampard shortlisted for FIFA World XI midfield

Midfielders Frank Lampard and Steven Gerrard of Chelsea and Liverpool respectively are the only England players in the shortlist for the FIFA World XI. read more

Rodgers: Liverpool not looking to play like Swansea

Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers is not looking to emulate the playing style of his former club Swansea. read more

Alves suffers muscle strain

Barcelona full-back Dani Alves is facing up to three weeks on the sidelines after suffering a hamstring strain.

Brilliant Barcelona may as well be crowned champions of La Liga now | Sid Lowe

No team has overhauled a gap this big to win the league – and Real Madrid are unlikely to make history and catch the Catalans In 2005, someone phoned for a pizza and Levante laid on a crate of Catalan Cava . In 2011, a human circle spun on the turf, players and staff embracing and singing, a...

Mourinho: No unrest at Madrid

Jose Mourinho has dismissed talk of unrest and insists his relationship with Real Madrid's directors is "the same as ever".

Barcelona field La Masia team for first time in La Liga game... but how does the Premier League compare

Barcelona made more history on Sunday night when they fielded a full team of homegrown players in the 4-0 win against Levante for the first time.

Llorente focused on Bilbao

Athletic Bilbao striker Fernando Llorente insists he is focusing on playing for the club after making his first start of the season at the weekend.