Spanish football

'It is for Spanish football and for the figure of the midfielder'

While the award has been dominated by Spanish league players, no Spaniard had won since Barcelona great Luis Suarez more than 60 years ago, despite Spain's "golden generation" that won the 2010 World Cup, the 2008 and 2012 Euros.

Goalkeeper in Spain suspended after being racially abused

Senegalese goalkeeper Cheikh Sarr was suspended for two matches in Spain on Wednesday after receiving a red card following an altercation with an opposition fan who racially abused him.

Xavi 'liberated' by announcing Barcelona exit

Xavi Hernandez said on Tuesday he felt "liberated" after announcing that he would step down as Barcelona coach at the end of the season.

The trials sportswomen have to face to get justice

Despite unwavering support from her counterparts and from political offices as high up as the Spanish prime minister’s, Hermoso’s words have resulted in the same inaction from authorities.

Spain defender Alba retires from international duty

Spain defender Jordi Alba has retired from international football, the Spanish football federation said Friday.

Rubiales refuses to resign after player kiss uproar

"I will not resign, I will not resign, I will not resign," shouted Rubiales at an emergency meeting of the football federation.

Gerard Pique and Barcelona struggle vs. Athletic in Spanish Super Cup loss

Athletic Bilbao win the Spanish Supercopa after beating Barcelona by an aggregate score of 5-1.

La Liga strike called off: Barcelona can now win title

The Spanish football season will be allowed to finish after the week-long Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) suspension and players' strike were lifted by Spain's national court.

October 29, 2024
October 29, 2024

'It is for Spanish football and for the figure of the midfielder'

While the award has been dominated by Spanish league players, no Spaniard had won since Barcelona great Luis Suarez more than 60 years ago, despite Spain's "golden generation" that won the 2010 World Cup, the 2008 and 2012 Euros.

April 3, 2024
April 3, 2024

Goalkeeper in Spain suspended after being racially abused

Senegalese goalkeeper Cheikh Sarr was suspended for two matches in Spain on Wednesday after receiving a red card following an altercation with an opposition fan who racially abused him.

January 30, 2024
January 30, 2024

Xavi 'liberated' by announcing Barcelona exit

Xavi Hernandez said on Tuesday he felt "liberated" after announcing that he would step down as Barcelona coach at the end of the season.

September 2, 2023
September 2, 2023

The trials sportswomen have to face to get justice

Despite unwavering support from her counterparts and from political offices as high up as the Spanish prime minister’s, Hermoso’s words have resulted in the same inaction from authorities.

September 1, 2023
September 1, 2023

Spain defender Alba retires from international duty

Spain defender Jordi Alba has retired from international football, the Spanish football federation said Friday.

August 25, 2023
August 25, 2023

Rubiales refuses to resign after player kiss uproar

"I will not resign, I will not resign, I will not resign," shouted Rubiales at an emergency meeting of the football federation.

August 18, 2015
August 18, 2015

Gerard Pique and Barcelona struggle vs. Athletic in Spanish Super Cup loss

Athletic Bilbao win the Spanish Supercopa after beating Barcelona by an aggregate score of 5-1.

May 14, 2015
May 14, 2015

La Liga strike called off: Barcelona can now win title

The Spanish football season will be allowed to finish after the week-long Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) suspension and players' strike were lifted by Spain's national court.