Spain have every right to be exhausted after four taxing years of almost non-stop action but the chance to claim a unique treble is spurring them on. By Pete Jenson
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Real Madrid and Barcelona would dominate in England claims Raul
Tuesday 29 May 2012
Veteran striker Raul is convinced former club Real Madrid and Barcelona would dominate the Barclays Premier League if they played in England.
Guardiola signs off from Barcelona with trophy in hand
Saturday 26 May 2012
Athletic Bilbao 0 Barcelona 3
La Roja: a journey through Spanish football, By Jimmy Burns
Saturday 26 May 2012
From Castile to Catalonia, Spain's soccer history reflects the rifts and the dreams of a divided kingdom.
Britons get ready to make the most of 'barbecue weekend' as scorching weather continues
Friday 25 May 2012
Met Office say temperatures over the weekend are likely to reach 26C
Barça hope to give Guardiola an emotional send-off
Friday 25 May 2012
Pep Guardiola's glorious reign as Barcelona manager will end tonight with the Copa del Rey final against Athletic Bilbao at the Vicente Calderon Stadium in Madrid. Victory would mean Guardiola ending his four-year tenure at the Nou Camp with his 14th trophy – the perfect end to the best spell at a European club side for a generation. This date has been marked since, one month ago, the former Barça midfielder announced he would step down.
Manchester City 'target' Thiago Silva wants to stay at AC Milan says agent
Wednesday 23 May 2012
The agent of Thiago Silva insists the Brazil centre-back wants to stay at AC Milan despite ongoing reports linking him with a move to Manchester City this summer.
Chelsea duo Fernando Torres and Juan Mata added to Spain squad
Monday 21 May 2012
Champions League winners Fernando Torres and Juan Mata have been added to the Spain squad ahead of the upcoming friendlies against Serbia and South Korea, the Spanish football federation have announced.
Andy Murray fends off Nalbandian challenge
Tuesday 15 May 2012
Andy Murray was pushed to the limit by former Wimbledon runner-up David Nalbandian before booking his place in the third round of the Rome Masters with a 6-1, 4-6, 7-5 win.
Yaya Touré wants to make Manchester City history – and then go back to Barcelona
Thursday 10 May 2012
Manchester City midfielder Yaya Touré says writing a new chapter in the club's history is why he joined them from Barcelona – but admitted he would like a return to the Nou Camp one day.
Deals of the week: Barcelona, Venice, Seychelles
Wednesday 09 May 2012
UNDER £200
BA Holidays has a fly-drive trip to Barcelona, with a week's car hire and flights from Heathrow in May, for £179pp. Accommodation is not included, but the package gives you the flexibility to roam the north-eastern Catalan region and book hotels along the road. Ba.com
Spain defender Carles Puyol could miss Euro 2012
Tuesday 08 May 2012
Spain defender Carlos Puyol could miss Euro 2012 after it was announced he will be out for around six weeks.
Campeones: How Real Madrid beat Barcelona to La Liga crown
Thursday 03 May 2012
Real Madrid's victory over Atletic Bilbao last night saw them bring an end to Barcelona's run of three straight Primera Liga titles.
Guardiola set to bring down the curtain at Barça
Friday 27 April 2012
Pep Guardiola is expected to walk away from FC Barcelona today, four years and 13 trophies after taking over.
Pep Guardiola brings down the curtain at Barcelona
Friday 27 April 2012
Catalan giants fail in last-minute bid to keep hold of manager as Chelsea wait to pounce
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