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The Barcelona team before their last home defeat, against Real Betis last November. Photograph: Getty Images
Here’s how to beat Barcelona in the Catalan capital

Manchester United have already written a piece of European Cup history this season, becoming the first team to overturn a 2-0 home defeat in the secon(...)

Hundreds gather at the palace of justice after the sentencing hearing of the trial of five men accused of gang raping an 18-year-old during San Fermines fiestas, in Pamplona. Photograph: Villar Lopez
Spanish judiciary criticised over not guilty verdict in alleged rape case

The controversial decision by a court in Spain to absolve five men of charges of rape last week has unleashed a wave of demonstrations across the coun(...)

Istanbul bonded Rafa Benitez to Liverpool FC, and his activity with the Hillsborough Family Support Group bonded him to the city. Photograph: John Powell/Liverpool FC via Getty Images
Bond between Rafa Benitez and Anfield formed on facts and lies

The telephone rang in Freddy Shepherd’s holiday villa in Majorca. It was late July 2004 and Shepherd, the Newcastle United chairman, was about to part(...)

Gareth Bale remains a doubt for Wales’ match against Republic of Ireland next month. Photograph: Getty Images
Real Madrid expect Gareth Bale to make return in March
  • Soccer
  • February 10, 2017, 14:19

Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane hopes to have Gareth Bale available again inside a month after injury. Bale has been sidelined since late November (...)

Atletico’s coach Diego “Cholo” Simeone ponders a question at a recent Champions League final news conference. “It’s hard for me to interact with players who don’t give themselves completely. The weak don’t interest me.”
Diego Simeone: A despiser of defeat and weak players

Last Saturday evening at the Camp Nou Barcelona surrendered its Spanish league title following a head-to-head encounter with Atlético Madrid. Seconds (...)

Emily O’Reilly’s deadline appears to prompt EU Commission

Recently appointed European Ombudsman Emily O’Reilly (above) appears to have prompted action by EU Competition Commissioner Joaquin Almunia in relatio(...)

Antonella Roccuzzo and Lionel Messi hold their son Thiago Messi prior to the La Liga match between FC Barcelona and Real Sociedad. Photograph: David Ramos/Getty Images
Barcelona running out of defenders

Barcelona face a defensive crisis ahead of next week’s Champions League trip to Celtic after Javier Mascherano was ruled out for “10 to 15 days” with(...)

Outgoing coach Jose Mourinho bids farewell to the Real Madrid fans last night. Photograph: Javier Barbancho/Reuters
Premier League apologises for Jose Mourinho error

The Premier League has apologised to Chelsea after an article which appeared to confirm Jose Mourinho as the club’s new manager was published on its (...)