Messi excited by Valverde reviews

Ernesto Valverde’s reputation is encouraging to Lionel Messi, with the start of Barcelona’s pre-season campaign only a week away.

Sanchez: James lacked resolve to play for Real

Former Real Madrid star Hugo Sanchez believes James Rodriguez lacked the resolve to play for the La Liga and Champions League champions after joining Bayern Munich.

WATCH: Madrid’s new signing fail at keep-uppies

Real Madrid completed the signing of teenager Theo Hernandez from La Liga outfit, Atletico Madrid, but the defender didn’t have the most memorable unveiling at the Santiago Bernabeu stadium.

Bayern agree two-year loan for James

Bayern Munich have agreed a deal to sign James Rodriguez from Real Madrid on a two-year loan, with the Bundesliga champions holding a purchase option on the Colombia star.

Neymar: I could join United or Eibar

Barcelona star Neymar has suggested that he could be tempted to leave Camp Nou in future to join Manchester United or Eibar.

Ceballos agrees to join Real Madrid

Spain’s U21 star Dani Ceballos has agreed to join European champions Real Madrid, according to Real Betis chairman Angel Haro.

Neymar delighted with Messi extension

Barcelona attacker Neymar is delighted that Lionel Messi extended his contract, saying it would be “complicated” for his team without their star.

Sergio Ramos: Ballon d’Or talk not crazy

Cristiano Ronaldo is the heavy favourite, but Sergio Ramos says it is not beyond the realms of possibility he could win the Ballon d’Or.

Busquets hails Madrid man Casemiro

Traditionally there is no love lost between Barcelona’s midfield master Sergio Busquets and Real Madrid, but he has conceded that Bernabeu opposite number Casemiro ranks among the world’s best players in his position.

Barcelona, Real step up chase for Ceballos

Barcelona and Real Madrid have both contacted Real Betis over the availability of midfield starlet Dani Ceballos, president Angel Haro has confirmed.