Ilkay Gundogan has revealed he would like to move to the Premier League or La Liga in future, but insists he is happy to extend his current deal with Borussia Dortmund for the time being.The Germany international has been in fine form this season and was linked with Barcelona among a number of other teams earlier this year, but had earlier told Sport Bild that he was "100 percent sure" he would ...Full Story »

Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho has told the president of his son’s football club Canillas that he will be leaving Spain this year. The Portuguese has been linked with a return to Chelsea at the end of the season, with Paris Saint-Germain also touted as another possible destination, and Manuel Alvarez's claims will now add weight to those rumors. The Canillas chief has pleaded with Blanc...Full Story »

Barcelona are preparing to launch a big-money summer move for Manchester City captain Vincent Kompany — as Roberto Mancini declares he needs to go on a major spending spree to close the gap on rivals Manchester United. Mancini hinted he needs to splash out more than £100 million to put the pressure on United and sustain a Champions League campaign. Target: Manchester City captain Vi...Full Story »

Borussia Dortmund wasted a host of chances to take a healthy advantage into the second leg of their Champions League quarter-final against Malaga as it finished goalless at the Estadio La Rosaleda. Mario Gotze was the main culprit, spurning three golden openings, as the visitors failed to find a way past the impressive Willy Caballero. The away draw still leaves Jurgen Klopp's side in a strong...Full Story »

Just when you thought Lionel Messi had broken every scoring record going, the diminutive forward is on the verge of another. Not content with scoring 91 goals in 2012 — a world record — and getting within two of Maradona’s Argentina total after scoring another international goal last Saturday, Messi has a new La Liga target in his sights. If he scores this weekend, the 25-y...Full Story »

Spain took a huge step towards qualifying for the 2014 World Cup after beating France 1-0 in Paris to reclaim their place at the top of Group I. A goal by Pedro on 58 minutes was enough to give Vicente Del Bosque's side the three points, and they will guarantee their place in Brazil next year if they can gain seven points from their final three qualifiers. France gave a good showing of thems...Full Story »

Group I is in the hands of la Roja, who leapfrogged their hosts courtesy of a vital away success Spain took control of Uefa World Cup qualifying Group I thanks to a 1-0 win over France at Stade de France. Pedro scored the only goal of the game just before the hour mark from a Nacho Monreal cross as reward for a great deal of pressure imposed by the world champions. France, meanwhile, finishe...Full Story »

France defender Raphael Varane does not believe Tuesday's opponent Spain is a team in decline, despite recording back-to-back World Cup qualifying draws. Vicente del Bosque's side were forced into a share of the spoils at home by both les Bleus and Finland, and find themselves second in Group I with four games left to play. But Varane, who plays for Real Madrid at club level, is certain that l...Full Story »

Spain coach Vicente del Bosque says his men "are not anxious at all" heading into their World Cup qualifying Group I match against France on Tuesday. Following 1-1 draws against Didier Deschamps' men and Finland, doubts have emerged on whether the reigning world and European champion still has what it takes to retain the top position in world football. Del Bosque is adamant that the dropped poi...Full Story »

Spain midfielder Cesc Fabregas has told his teammates that they must do their utmost to win their upcoming game against France on Tuesday. The world and European champions currently sit two points behind les Bleus, and the Barcelona star feels that they have to triumph at the Stade de France to keep first place in their hands. "We will have to go out to win on Tuesday, if we win that match thi...Full Story »

David Villa's return to something close to his best in recent weeks is good news for Spain as they prepare for their World Cup Group I qualifiers against Finland and France.The world and European champions' record marksman, with 53 goals in 86 appearances, broke his leg at the Club World Cup in December 2011 and struggled for goals and fitness after returning to action at the start of this seaso...Full Story »

The Deportivo striker believes his compatriots are loved and hated in equal measure, and is hoping to help his side pull off a shock victory against Real Madrid Deportivo La Coruna forward Pizzi believes that Real Madrid's Portuguese duo Cristiano Ronaldo and Jose Mourinho are not popular in Spain. The Blancos pair have divided opinion since arriving in La Liga, but the 23-year-old has leap...Full Story »

Liverpool goalkeeper Pepe Reina once again denied speculation that he will join Barcelona this summer, but he would like to see the back of Gareth Bale. In an interview with Radio Marca, Reina played down suggestions that he will replace Victor Valdes at the Nou Camp but he also joked: 'If Real Madrid signs Bale I'll be delighted. He causes me a lot of problems.' Going nowhere: Pepe Reina reit...Full Story »

It's mediocre. It’s lukewarm, caught in a slump and worse than ever. We are watching an over-inflated celebration of the ordinary. Welcome to the Barclays Premier League, a competition awash with average teams and average  players. At least that’s the argument. The consensus appears to be that the rival leagues across Europe in Spain and Germany are somehow better, a view that...Full Story »

The Malaga star is excited by the prospect of earning his first cap against Uruguay on Wednesday, but admits he is under no illusion about his chances of featuring regularly Malaga forward Isco is relishing the opportunity to earn his first cap for Spain ahead of Wednesday's friendly with Uruguay. The 20-year-old has seen his fine form for the Andalusians this season rewarded with a first ca...Full Story »

Carles Puyol: Set to win 100th Spain cap Spain coach Vicente Del Bosque has heaped praise on Carles Puyol as the Barcelona defender prepares to make his 100th appearance for the national side. The 34-year-old has not played for Spain since their friendly against Venezuela last February, but will return for Wednesday's match against Uruguay in Doha, Qatar and in doing so will becomes the sevent...Full Story »

The Barcelona midfielder complained of pain in his right leg after his team's 1-1 draw with Valencia on Sunday evening, and joins Xabi Alonso as a high-profile withdrawal Barcelona star Xavi has been ruled out of Spain’s friendly with Uruguay on Wednesday night with hamstring discomfort, Spain’s football federation (RFEF) has confirmed. Real Madrid midfielder Xabi Alonso had alre...Full Story »

Spain coach Vicente del Bosque has overlooked Swansea striker Michu and omitted Fernando Torres for next week's international friendly with Uruguay in Qatar. Chelsea striker Torres was also left out of the Spain squad for the friendly with Panama at the end of last year but Michu had been tipped for a possible call-up after netting 16 goals in all competitions for the Swans this season. Del ...Full Story »

Athletic Bilbao striker Fernando Llorente has agreed to join Juventus on a four-year contract at the end of the season, dashing the hopes of Premier League clubs Tottenham and Arsenal. The Spain centre forward, whose deal with Athletic expires at the end of June, will become a Juve player on July 1. On the move: Fernando Llorente (left) will join Juventus from Athletic Bilbao A statement on t...Full Story »

As Sir Alex Ferguson said goodbye to his players in London on Sunday night, it would have been no surprise if the Manchester United manager was already considering a more permanent farewell to goalkeeper David de Gea. Hours earlier the Spaniard’s woeful punch had led to Tottenham’s injury-time equaliser at White Hart Lane, costing his team two points in the Barclays Premier League t...Full Story »