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26th May, 2012
Guardiola ends Barca reign with King’s Cup win
Barcelona gave Guardiola a fitting farewell and sent him off with a 14th trophy.
Barcelona gave Guardiola a fitting farewell and sent him off with a 14th trophy.
25th May, 2012
Still bitter over not going to Munich: Guardiola
“My only regret is not getting to Munich this year. Even today, I still feel bitter over that.”
“My only regret is not getting to Munich this year. Even today, I still feel bitter over that.”
23rd May, 2012
Villa fails to recover in time for Euros
Villa, Spain's all-time leading scorer, broke his left leg while competing in the Club World Cup.
Villa, Spain's all-time leading scorer, broke his left leg while competing in the Club World Cup.
19th May, 2012
‘I’m better than Messi,’ says Ronaldo
However, Ronaldo quickly retracted his claim saying the two could not be compared.
However, Ronaldo quickly retracted his claim saying the two could not be compared.
17th May, 2012
Barcelona to set up school in India
The school in New Delhi, the first of its kind in India, will be managed by the club's training arm FCBEscola.
The school in New Delhi, the first of its kind in India, will be managed by the club's training arm FCBEscola.
14th May, 2012
Joy for Malaga, tears as Villarreal go down
Malaga secured fourth place with a 1-0 home win over Sporting Gijon, who joined Villarreal in being relegated.
Malaga secured fourth place with a 1-0 home win over Sporting Gijon, who joined Villarreal in being relegated.
13th May, 2012
Guardiola bids farewell to La Liga with draw
Seydou Keita's goal gave 10-man Barcelona a 2-2 draw against Real Betis.
Seydou Keita's goal gave 10-man Barcelona a 2-2 draw against Real Betis.
11th May, 2012
All to play for on Spain’s final day
While Real Madrid have already wrapped up the title, there is plenty still to play for at both ends of the table.
While Real Madrid have already wrapped up the title, there is plenty still to play for at both ends of the table.
8th May, 2012
Puyol almost certain to miss Euro 2012
Puyol damaged his knee last weekend and will have an operation due to which he might miss Euro 2012.
Puyol damaged his knee last weekend and will have an operation due to which he might miss Euro 2012.
8th May, 2012
Spain eye unique treble as Euros loom
Spain will become the first footballing nation to complete a hat-trick of major championships if they retain the Euro crown.
Spain will become the first footballing nation to complete a hat-trick of major championships if they retain the Euro crown.
5th May, 2012
Spain to leave space for Villa until last minute
“We have an obligation and also a conviction that we should wait until the last moment in David's case."
“We have an obligation and also a conviction that we should wait until the last moment in David's case."
5th May, 2012
Madrid toast success ahead of Granada trip
Real Madrid travel to Granada with celebrations in full swing after clinching their 32nd league title, while Barcelona fans will say goodbye to Guardiola.
Real Madrid travel to Granada with celebrations in full swing after clinching their 32nd league title, while Barcelona fans will say goodbye to Guardiola.
1st May, 2012
Real out to clinch La Liga crown in Bilbao
A win would give them their first 'La Liga' title in four years, breaking Barca's domination.
A win would give them their first 'La Liga' title in four years, breaking Barca's domination.
30th April, 2012
Barca rout Rayo 7-0 to keep Real waiting
World Player of the Year Lionel Messi scored two goals and had a hand in four more including two for Pedro.
World Player of the Year Lionel Messi scored two goals and had a hand in four more including two for Pedro.
28th April, 2012
‘No rift between Messi and Guardiola’
“Messi did not have a row with the coach, quite the opposite,” said Puyol.
“Messi did not have a row with the coach, quite the opposite,” said Puyol.
27th April, 2012
Guardiola, guardian of Barca’s dream teams
Guardiola was rightly feted as the guiding light for a team widely regarded as among the best of their era.
Guardiola was rightly feted as the guiding light for a team widely regarded as among the best of their era.
27th April, 2012
Potential destinations for Guardiola
Pep Guardiola is expected to take a sabbatical but there are plenty who would be eager to take him in.
Pep Guardiola is expected to take a sabbatical but there are plenty who would be eager to take him in.
27th April, 2012
Guardiola quits Barcelona
Guardiola will not continue as coach of the club after this season, and his assistant Tito Vilanova will take over.
Guardiola will not continue as coach of the club after this season, and his assistant Tito Vilanova will take over.
26th April, 2012
Luck was not on our side: Mourinho
“It's difficult to reach two semis in two years and not make the final. We deserved to win."
“It's difficult to reach two semis in two years and not make the final. We deserved to win."
25th April, 2012
Chelsea await big pay day after “phenomenal” win
The London club were due a big financial boost as a result of their Champions League semi-final win over Barcelona.
The London club were due a big financial boost as a result of their Champions League semi-final win over Barcelona.
25th April, 2012
Spain bemoans Barca loss
Spain's press bemoaned Barca's defeat to Chelsea, blaming superstar Messi's crucial penalty miss for shattering their dreams.
Spain's press bemoaned Barca's defeat to Chelsea, blaming superstar Messi's crucial penalty miss for shattering their dreams.
25th April, 2012
Messi tastes rare failure
Messi cut a disconsolate figure on Tuesday following his side's agonising semi-final exit to Chelsea.
Messi cut a disconsolate figure on Tuesday following his side's agonising semi-final exit to Chelsea.
23rd April, 2012
Barca, Madrid bid to overturn semifinal deficits
Chelsea and Bayern Munich will hope the “Clasico” takes its toll on Barcelona and Real Madrid when they try to overturn first-leg deficits in the Champions League.
Chelsea and Bayern Munich will hope the “Clasico” takes its toll on Barcelona and Real Madrid when they try to overturn first-leg deficits in the Champions League.
23rd April, 2012
Valencia crush Betis to move clear in third
The victory put Valencia four points clear in third place of Malaga.
The victory put Valencia four points clear in third place of Malaga.
20th April, 2012
Barca, Real lock horns in Clasico title showdown
With five games remaining, Real Madrid will be certain of winning La Liga if they beat Barcelona at the Nou Camp on Saturday.
With five games remaining, Real Madrid will be certain of winning La Liga if they beat Barcelona at the Nou Camp on Saturday.
19th April, 2012
Guardiola and Di Matteo agree battle far from over
The coaches agreed that the semi-final was evenly poised with chances for both teams to get through.
The coaches agreed that the semi-final was evenly poised with chances for both teams to get through.
19th April, 2012
Barca v Real – the ‘Clasico’ in numbers
Barca and Real have both beaten each other 86 times with 46 draws in official matches in 218 Clasicos played since 1902.
Barca and Real have both beaten each other 86 times with 46 draws in official matches in 218 Clasicos played since 1902.
18th April, 2012
Guardiola dismisses talk of Chelsea move
“It's not useful for Chelsea or for Barcelona to talk about that.”
“It's not useful for Chelsea or for Barcelona to talk about that.”
17th April, 2012
Chelsea looking for revenge against Barcelona
Chelsea will try to halt the Barcelona bandwagon on Wednesday when the two meet in the first leg of the Champions League semi-final.
Chelsea will try to halt the Barcelona bandwagon on Wednesday when the two meet in the first leg of the Champions League semi-final.
16th April, 2012
Lampard ready for toughest test against Barca
Lampard admits trying to beat Barca in the semi will be the toughest challenge of his career.
Lampard admits trying to beat Barca in the semi will be the toughest challenge of his career.
