Tag: La Liga
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La Liga: Barca fullback sets out retirement plans
Barcelona fullback Jordi Alba says retirement hasn’t crossed his mind. Alba, with a contract to 2024, will turn 32 years of age on Sunday. He said, “Retirement is still a long way off! I feel very good, both mentally and physically. “But it is true that the day I retire, which I hope in a…
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Messi sets another La Liga record in Huesca win
Lionel Messi set yet another La Liga record on Monday as the Barcelona star continued his assault on Spanish football’s goalscoring record books. Messi scored Barcelona’s first goal and last goal in Monday’s 4-1 triumph over Huesca, a match that also marked yet another record for the Argentine. With his appearance, Messi made his 767th…
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Our emergency plan is ready – New Barca president
New Barcelona president Joan Laporta says his first move will to place an “emergency plan” into action. Laporta beat Victor Font and Toni Freixa, with 55,000 members participating in the vote. After admitting he expected to win the election, he explained his first plans as president: “The first thing will be an audit but first…
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La Liga: Title race now wide open – Zidane
Real Madrid boss Zinedine Zidane insists they’re in the title race. Discussing Monday’s opponents, Zidane had praise for Real Sociedad’s style. “They’re a team who know how to play well,” he said. “We’ll be at home and we want to keep collecting points. “The season is long and there are still many matches left. “We…
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La Liga: Barca presidential candidate assures Koeman
Barcelona presidential candidate Joan Laporta insists coach Ronald Koeman will be safe should he win the March election. Laporta is favourite for the poll and says Koeman can be assured of his support. “Koeman has a current contract and we will support our coach and the current squad,” said Laporta. The former Barca president presented…
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Suarez double snatches win for La Liga leaders Atletico Madrid at Eibar
Luis Suarez’s double, including a late penalty kick, helped Atletico Madrid to snatch a 2-1 win at Eibar on Thursday. Eibar took the lead through Serbian goalkeeper Marco Dmitrovic who slammed home a 12th minute penalty kick for what was, unsurprisingly, his first goal for the club. It was also the first time a goalkeeper…
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Barca presidential candidate expects Messi to leave
Barcelona presidential candidate Agusti Benedito believes they’ll lose Lionel Messi this summer. Asked about the future of the club’s captain, Benedito was frank in his take on the situation. “Keeping Messi would be the best news for the club, but I’m not very optimistic,” he said in an interview with ESPN. “I would’ve liked it…
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Barca have my shopping and sale lists – Koeman
Barcelona manager Ronald Koeman says the club’s top brass has his shopping list. Koeman admits he’s also submitted names he believes should be moved on this month. “Every trainer will look at how the squad can be provided with a quality injection in January, I am no exception,” said Koeman ahead of the game with…
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La Liga: Messi breaks Pele record in Barca win
Lionel Messi scored his 644th goal for Barcelona during his side’s victory over Real Valladolid to break Pele’s record of the most goals for one club. Argentina forward Messi, 33, scored Barca’s third when he collected Pedri’s backheel, took a touch then slotted the ball past goalkeeper Jordi Masip. Messi created the first goal when…
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Atletico Madrid stay top of La Liga with Suarez double
Atletico Madrid went three points clear at the top of the Spanish La Liga table with two games in hand following victory over Elche. Ex-Liverpool and Barcelona forward Luis Suarez slotted in England international Kieran Trippier’s cross in the 41st minute to put Atletico ahead. Yannick Carrasco then set up Suarez for his second after…