La Liga

Lionel Messi has put an end to speculation about his future by confirming that he will stay at Barcelona, though he hardly sounds happy about it. The six-time Ballon d’Or winner sent shockwaves through the footballing world last week when he informed Barcelona that he intended to leave, and he …

Paris Saint-Germain and Manchester City are the ‘frontrunners’ in the race to sign Lionel Messi, should the forward follow up on his intention to leave Barcelona this summer. The six-time Ballon d’Or winner has shocked the footballing world after announcing he wants to leave the Camp Nou, Messi reportedly handing …

Lionel Messi’s future at Barcelona has been a hot topic of conversation since the club’s 8-2 humbling to Bayern Munich, and Yaya Toure reckons that Man City could be the only possible destination for his former teammate should he decide to leave. Messi is undoubtedly one of the most talented …

It’s no secret amongst the footballing world, but Lionel Messi is some talent. The gifted genius continues to set new standards for what mere mortals thought was possible, the Argentina superstar continuing to produce extraordinary displays in the famous colour of Barcelona. One look at Barcelona’s failed title defence and …

As the La Liga season makes its return following the enforced break, attention turns to which key positions still need to be decided as the season heads into the home stretch. With just 5 points separating 3rd from 7th, the race for the Champions League stands out as the most …

One of La Liga’s foremost clubs, Valencia, has struggled this season. Despite emerging from a Champions League group with Ajax and Chelsea, they were eviscerated by Atalanta in the Round of 16 and have faced a lackluster domestic campaign. However, one bright spot in an otherwise unremarkable season has been …

Even just a few weeks ago it seemed outlandish that the major football leagues in Europe could return to action anytime soon. The UK has been one of the nations worst hit by the coronavirus pandemic, Spain was similarly wracked by it, while Italy was the epicentre of it in …

Since arriving at Atletico Madrid in 2011, Diego Simeone has made Atleti almost unbeatable. In eight years in the competition, only sides featuring Cristiano Ronaldo have beaten them in a knockout game in Europe’s premier tournament. Even with Ronaldo, no side has ever won a knockout game at the Vicente …

Jamie Carragher has lavished praise on Diego Simeone and says Jurgen Klopp was ‘wrong’ to criticise Atletico Madrid’s style of play. Liverpool were knocked out of the Champions League by the Spanish side last month, with Klopp having been critical of Simeone’s defensive style following a 4-2 aggregate defeat. Despite …

A look back at Marcelo Bielsa’s history in the game is enough to understand why he is considered one of the most influential managers in world football right now.  The current Leeds United manager has improved the fortunes of many a player’s career over the years, with some going on …