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September 30, 2018

Barcelona held by Athletic for 3rd straight setback in Liga

With Lionel Messi rested for most of the match, Barcelona was held to 1-1 by Athletic Bilbao at home on Saturday in its third ...

September 30, 2018

Madrid and Atletico draw in derby, Barcelona stays ahead

Barcelona is getting some help from its rivals to stay ahead in the Spanish league despite falling into its worst slump in ...

September 28, 2018

Struggling Real Madrid takes on surging Atletico in derby

Real Madrid has fallen into a slump at a bad time. The Champions League winners are suddenly struggling following a strong ...

September 27, 2018

Spain discovers next midfield talent in Pablo Fornals

Spanish soccer has found its next great midfielder in the making. Pablo Fornals scored one of the goals of the season in the ...

September 27, 2018

Stunned: Barca loses to last-place Leganes, Real to Sevilla

First it was Barcelona. Then Real Madrid. Both Spanish league leaders were stunned Wednesday, with Barcelona losing 2-1 at ...

September 15, 2018

Dembele stakes claim to big role at Barca with another goal

Ousmane Dembele came to Barcelona's rescue for a third time this season on Saturday, when the France forward struck a ...

September 15, 2018

Madrid drops first points in La Liga in 1-1 draw at Bilbao

Real Madrid dropped its first points in the Spanish league after being held at Athletic Bilbao to 1-1 on Saturday.

September 13, 2018

European soccer weekend: What to watch in the main leagues

What to watch in European football this weekend as the leagues resume after the international break. ___ ENGLAND The Premier ...

August 30, 2018

European soccer weekend: What to watch in the main leagues

What to watch in the leading soccer leagues in Europe this weekend: ___ ENGLAND The pressure on Manchester United manager ...

August 28, 2018

Athletic concedes late in 2-2 draw against surprising Huesca

A week after scoring in stoppage-time to secure its opening victory in the Spanish league, Athletic Bilbao conceded late ...

August 27, 2018

Rayo game postponed after fears over stadium safety

The Spanish league says this weekend's game between Rayo Vallecano and Athletic Bilbao has been postponed over safety ...

August 25, 2018

Athletic player apologizes for altercation with partner

Athletic Bilbao forward Inaki Williams has apologized for a heated altercation with his partner, and says they were victims ...

August 08, 2018

Chelsea signs goalkeeper Kepa after Courtois joins Madrid

Chelsea has signed Athletic Bilbao goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga for a record fee after selling Thibaut Courtois to Real ...

June 25, 2018

New Leeds coach Bielsa refuses to make promotion promises

Marcelo Bielsa refused to make any Premier League promotion promises when he addressed the media as Leeds United manager for ...

June 11, 2018

WORLD CUP: Last stand for stars of Spain's golden generation

After recent struggles at major tournaments, the remaining stars of Spain's golden generation could be facing a last stand ...

June 05, 2018

UEFA punishes Roma, Spartak, Athletic Bilbao for fan clashes

UEFA has punished three clubs and ordered fines totaling 145,000 euros ($169,000) for fan violence at Champions League and ...

May 05, 2018

Valencia clinches Champions League berth after Betis loss

Valencia was assured of a top-four finish in the Spanish league and a berth in next season's Champions League after Real ...

April 24, 2018

Levante nears salvation in Spain after 3-1 win at Athletic

With two free kick goals by the same player from nearly the same spot only two minutes apart, Levante came from behind to ...

April 22, 2018

Barcelona easily wins historic 4th straight Copa del Rey

If it was a farewell, Andres Iniesta went out in style. The veteran midfielder is expected to soon confirm he's leaving ...