Ronaldo back to Real squad

MADRID, Dec. 1 (Xinhua) -- Real Madrid's star striker Cristiano Ronaldo returned to the squad for Spanish La Liga match slated for the weekend after recovering from an ankle strain, his club said on Thursday. Cristiano Ronaldo rejoined the squad in t

Barca stamp authority on La Liga after just 16 games

MADRID, Dec. 16 (Xinhua) -- Leo Messi underlined his status as the greatest goalscorer in history as his 89th and 90th goals of 2012 helped his side to a 4-1 win at home to Atletico Madrid on Sunday night. The win takes Barca nine points clear of Atl

Spanish Supercup to be played in China

MADRID, June 1 (Xinhua) -- The Spanish Football Federation ( RFEF) confirmed Friday that five of the next seven finals of the Spanish Supercup will be played in China. The RFEF has confirmed an agreement with the company Vansen International Sport to

Top flight teams slide at Spanish Copa del Rey

Top flight teams slide at Spanish Copa del Rey MADRID, Nov. 1 (Xinhua) -- Spanish La Liga clubs withered Thursday in the remaining matches in the first leg of the third round of the Spanish Copa del Rey knockout competition. Athletic Bilbao kicked of

Palermo throw victory away, says Gasperini

Palermo throw victory away, says Gasperini ROME, Oct. 30 (Xinhua) -- Palermo head coach Gian Piero Gasperini said his side threw away an incredible opportunity following they drew 2-2 with AC Milan on Tuesday. The Sicilians were 2-0 up after 47 minut

Bayern Munich and Leverkusen march on in German Bundesliga

BERLIN, Jan. 19 (Xinhua) -- Mario Mandzukic's brace ensured Bayern Munich's 2-0 win over Greuther Fuerth, Leverkusen defeated Frankfurt 3-1 and defending champion Dortmund crushed Bremen 5-0 at the 18th round of Bundesliga on Saturday. Bayern Munich

BBVA Liga review: Levante still roars

MADRID, Oct. 27 (Xinhua) -- Enjoying a dream start of the season, Levante remained on top of the Spanish BBVA Primera Liga following the ninth round of matches. Ruben Suarez's injury time free kick gave his side their eighth successive win as they ca

Villarreal sacks coach Lotina

MADRID, March 19 (Xinhua) -- Spanish BBVA Primera Liga side Villarreal on Monday sacked coach Jose Molina. Molina lost his job as a direct result of Villarreal's 1-0 defeat away to Levante on Sunday. The result left the side fourth from bottom of the

Top two win in Spain's La Liga

MADRID, March 6 (Xinhua) -- Real Madrid kept their calmness under pressure(面临压力) to produce a convincing 3-1 win away to Racing Santander to remain seven points behind FC Barcelona at the end of Spain's 27th round on Sunday. Real Madrid trave

Review: Real and Barca both win in Primera Liga

MADRID, March 25 (Xinhua) -- Real Madrid and FC Barcelona both won their matches in the BBVA Primera Liga this weekend to maintain the status quo at the top of the league table. Real Madrid brushed past a poor Real Sociedad side 5-1 on Saturday night

Iniesta, Benat shine in Spanish La Liga

Iniesta, Benat shine in Spanish La Liga

Real Madrid still optimistic despite 1-1 draw with Malaga

MADRID, Match 20 (Xinhua) -- Real Madrid are insisting that the leadership of the BBVA Primera Liga is still secure despite dropping two surprise points in the Santiago Bernabeu on Sunday night. Sunday's 1-1 draw at home to Malaga allowed FC Barcelon

Deportivo la Coruna sack coach Oltra

MADRID, Dec. 30 (Xinhua) -- Spanish BBVA Primera Liga club, Deportivo la Coruna this Sunday announced the sacking of coach Jose Luis Oltra. Oltra, who last season oversaw Deportivo's return to the Spanish top flight, has paid the price for a poor sta

Hector Cuper resigns as Racing Santander coach

MADRID, Nov. 29 (Xinhua) -- Hector Cuper resigned as coach of Spanish La Liga club Racing Santander on Tuesday. Cuper, who has previously coached Valencia, Mallorca and Betis in Spain, leaves Racing with the club rock bottom of the league and with ju

Mozambican Liga Muculmana advance in Nelson Mandela Cup

MAPUTO, March 2 (Xinhua) -- The winners of the Mozambican Cup 2012 Liga Muculmana guaranteed on Saturday their qualification into the next phase of the Nelson Mandela Cup after beating Gabarone United from Botswana 1-0. Liga Muculmana, former champio

Kaka confirms staying in Real Madrid

MADRID, May 17 (Xinhua) -- Real Madrid midfielder Kaka insisted on Tuesday that he has not intention of leaving the club after just two seasons in the Santiago Bernabeu. The Brazilian arrived two summers ago in a deal worth around 100 million dollars

Real close to La Liga title

MADRID, April 29 (Xinhua) -- Real Madrid will have to wait until at least Wednesday night until they have the chance of being crowned as champions of La Liga after both they and FC Barcelona won their respective matches Sunday. Real Madrid kicked off

Real crush Zaragoza 6-0 to open up La Liga

MADRID, Aug. 28 (Xinhua) -- Real Madrid kicked off the Spanish La Liga season with a 6-0 win away to Zaragoza on Sunday. Cristiano Ronaldo scored a hat-trick while Marcelo, Xabi Alonso and Kaka also got on the score sheet as Jose Mourinho's side romp

Betis go top in Spain

MADRID, Sept. 22 (Xinhua) -- Real Betis reached the top of the Spanish La Liga after winning a thrilling game 4-3 at home to Zaragoza on Thursday. Betis only returned to the La Liga this season and the win means they have 12 points from four games af

Real Madrid keep lead at Spanish Primera Liga table

MADRID, March 4 (Xinhua) -- Real Madrid retain their 10 point lead at the top of the BBVA Primera Liga after the 25th round of matches thanks to a comfortable 5-0 win at home to Espanyol on Sunday. Espanyol have traditionally been easy victims for Ma