LaLiga, officially known as LaLiga EA Sports for sponsorship reasons, is the top professional football league in Spain, featuring 20 clubs competing annually from August to May. Founded in 1929, it is one of the world’s most prestigious leagues, renowned for its technical quality, competitive balance, and global stars like Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, and Diego Maradona. Each team plays 38 matches, with the champion earning the title and qualification for European competitions, while the bottom three teams face relegation to Segunda División. LaLiga’s intense rivalries, such as El Clásico between Real Madrid and Barcelona, and its high-scoring, skillful play make it a favorite among football fans worldwide.
Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone named Barcelona as his favourite opponents and showered high praise on Blaugrana counterpart Hansi Flick.
France captain Kylian Mbappe has no objections regarding the possibility of Zinedine Zidane taking over managerial duties of the national team.
Thiago Alcantara has returned to Barcelona and is set to become part of Hansi Flick’s coaching staff once his contract is finalised.
Alexis Sanchez heaped praise on his Sevilla team-mate Cesar Azpilicueta by revealing an impressive training stat which sets him apart from others.
Barcelona’s Camp Nou return faces fresh uncertainty as a club official admitted the paperwork delays could push the comeback beyond their new target.
Lionel Messi could reportedly play a part in Barcelona's upcoming elections as president Joan Laporta seeks to secure another term.
Barcelona have confirmed that their iconic Camp Nou will not be ready to host their upcoming La Liga fixture against Valencia on Sunday, September 14. With construction delays and pending licenses causing significant setbacks, Hansi Flick's men will instead be forced to play at the Johan Cruyff Stadium, the 6,000-capacity ground primarily used by the club's B team and women's side.
Oleksandr Usyk is set to play alongside John Terry, Michael Owen, Kaka & Roberto Carlos as the world heavyweight boxing champion has signed up for a Legends Charity Game against Portugal. He’s beaten the biggest names in boxing, but now Usyk is preparing to swap gloves for boots. The world’s undisputed heavyweight champion will lace up his football boots in Lisbon next week as he lines up in a star-studded charity clash.
David Hancko has hinted at how big Al-Nassr's offer was as the Atletico Madrid defender looked back on his failed transfer to the Saudi side.
