Messi already playing under new contract – Bartomeu

Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu revealed five-time Ballon d’Or winner Lionel Messi is already playing under the terms of his new contract.

Barca to host Madrid on Christmas Clasico

Barcelona will host Real Madrid in the first El Clasico of the season on 23 December, La Liga president Javier Tebas has confirmed.

Valverde hails ‘extraordinary’ Messi

Barcelona coach Ernesto Valverde has described Lionel Messi as “extraordinary” following his hat-trick in a 5-0 La Liga victory over Espanyol.

La Liga in talks regarding overseas matches

La Liga are in talks over the prospect of hosting matches overseas, according to president Javier Tebas.

Ronaldo certain to win fifth Ballon d’Or – Salgado

Former Real Madrid fullback Michel Salgado believes Cristiano Ronaldo is guaranteed to win the next Ballon d’Or and draw level on the all-time standings with Lionel Messi.

Isco renewal is a done deal – Perez

Spanish attacker Isco has agreed to a new contract with Real Madrid, according to club president Florentino Perez.

Simeone renews Atletico deal until 2020

Atletico Madrid have received a huge boost with manager Diego Simeone signing a two-year extension which runs until 2020.

De Gea feels Isco will become one of the greatest

David De Gea feels Isco has the talent and personality to “become one of the greatest” after the Spain international made a flying start to the season for club and country.

Pele backs Paulinho to shock people at Barcelona

Brazil legend Pele has backed Paulinho to shock fans with his performance for new club Barcelona.

Neymar needed to step out of Messi’s shadow – Pele

Pele believes Neymar made the right decision to step out of Lionel Messi’s shadow at Barcelona and join Paris Saint-Germain.