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Luis Suarez Earns Barcelona Point at Atletico Madrid, Cristiano Ronaldo Rescues Real Madrid

Agence France-Presse | Sunday October 15, 2017

A share of the points allows Real Madrid to move up to second, five points behind Barca, as Cristiano Ronaldo struck an 85th-minute winner -- his first league goal of the season -- to grind out a hard-fought 2-1 win for the European champions at Getafe.

Barcelona Travel to Madrid Amid Catalan Crisis

Agence France-Presse | Friday October 13, 2017

Barca played their last match behind closed doors as the October 1 referendum, deemed illegal by the Spanish government, took place amid chaotic scenes as police seized ballot papers and clashed with voters leaving 92 injured, among nearly 900 who sought medical attention.

Mesut Ozil, Alexis Sanchez Could Leave In January, Says Arsene Wenger

Agence France-Presse | Thursday October 12, 2017

Mesut Ozil and Alexis Sanchez are both out of contract at the end of the season and are yet to agree new deals.

Audi A8 Caught Testing In India; Launch In 2018

CarAndBike Team | Wednesday October 11, 2017

While we can't wait to have all these technologies make their way to India, we'll have to wait a little longer for these driver assist features to make their way here.

Lionel Messi Hat-Trick Fires Argentina Into World Cup

Agence France-Presse | Wednesday October 11, 2017

Barcelona superstar Messi single-handedly rescued Argentina's World Cup hopes as the South American giants came from behind to win in Quito.

Spain Braces For Any Outcome As Catalan President Prepares To Speak Up

World News | Written by Noopur Tiwari | Tuesday October 10, 2017

All eyes are on the Catalonia's parliament in Barcelona today. For the first time since the referendum for independence from Spain was held on October 1, the President of Catalonia, Carles Puigedemont, will address the parliament. Will he or will he not make a unilateral declaration of Catalonia's independence from Spain? If not, what will his spee...

Thousands Protest In Barcelona Against Catalan Independence

World News | Reuters | Sunday October 8, 2017

Tens of thousands of people took to the streets of Catalonia's capital Barcelona on Sunday to express their opposition to any declaration of independence from Spain, showing how divided the region is on the issue.

Spain Softens Tone, Apologises To Those Injured During Catalonia Independence Vote

World News | Agence France-Presse | Saturday October 7, 2017

A Spanish government official Friday offered the first apology to Catalans injured by police during their outlawed independence vote as the sides showed tentative signs of seeking to defuse the crisis.

Andres Iniesta Agrees First 'Lifetime' Contract At Barcelona

Agence France-Presse | Friday October 6, 2017

Andres Iniesta is Barcelona's most decorated player of all-time having won 30 trophies at club level, including eight La Liga and four Champions League titles.

Spanish Court Suspends Catalan Parliament Session, Throws Independence Call In Doubt

World News | Reuters | Friday October 6, 2017

Spain's Constitutional Court on Thursday ordered the suspension of Monday's session of the regional Catalan parliament, throwing its plans to declare unilateral independence from Spain into doubt.

'Proud' Gerard Pique To Carry On For Spain Despite Catalonia Backing

Agence France-Presse | Wednesday October 4, 2017

The Barcelona central defender on Sunday cast his vote in a referendum deemed constitutionally illegal by Madrid which was scarred by ugly clashes between voters and security forces.

Catalonia On Strike Over Independence Poll Violence

World News | Agence France-Presse | Tuesday October 3, 2017

Protesters blocked roads, public transport slowed to a crawl and FC Barcelona refused to train on Tuesday as Catalonia observed a general strike over police violence at a banned weekend independence referendum.

Barcelona Board Members Resign Over Closed Doors Decision

Agence France-Presse | Tuesday October 3, 2017

Police fired rubber bullets and forced their way into polling stations, often violently removing activists, to confiscate ballots leaving at least 92 people confirmed injured out of a total of 844 who needed medical attention, according to Catalan authorities.

La Liga: Barcelona Win Behind Closed Doors Amid Catalonia Clashes

Agence France-Presse | Monday October 2, 2017

Had Barcelona refused to play the game they could have faced a three-point deduction from La Liga on top of forfeiting the match against Las Palmas.

Champions League: Neymar Leads PSG Past Bayern, Michy Batshuayi Stuns Atletico Madrid

Agence France-Presse | Thursday September 28, 2017

Paris Saint-Germain now lead Bayern Munich by three points in the race to finish top of Champions League Group B.

La Liga: Barcelona Remain Perfect In Girona, Real Madrid Bounce Back

Agence France-Presse | Sunday September 24, 2017

Barcelona maintained their perfect start to La Liga with a sixth straight win as Luis Suarez and two own goals secured a 3-0 win at Girona in a match laced with political tension.

Neymar, Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi On FIFA Best Player Shortlist

Agence France-Presse | Friday September 22, 2017

Ronaldo is the overwhelming favourite to win the award, having led Real Madrid to the La Liga title and a third Champions League success in four years last season.

La Liga: Real Madrid Beaten By Real Betis On Cristiano Ronaldo Return

Agence France-Presse | Thursday September 21, 2017

Cristiano Ronaldo was recalled among three changes to the Madrid side from Sunday's 3-1 win at Real Sociedad as Zinedine Zidane named his strongest available side.

La Liga: Lionel Messi Hits Four As Barcelona Maintain Perfect Start

Agence France-Presse | Wednesday September 20, 2017

Lionel Messi added four more goals to his soaring early season tally as a much-changed Barcelona maintained their 100 percent start to La Liga by routing Eibar 6-1 on Tuesday.

Gareth Bale Strikes In Vital Real Madrid Win At Real Sociedad

Agence France-Presse | Monday September 18, 2017

Gareth Bale had received stinging criticism from the Spanish press and Madrid fans for his underwhelming displays in Ronaldo's absence in recent weeks as Real dropped points at home to Valencia and Levante.

Philippe Coutinho Ready For Liverpool Start: Jurgen Klopp

Agence France-Presse | Friday September 15, 2017

Philippe Coutinho is set to start his first Liverpool game since trying to engineer a move to Barcelona when the Reds take on Burnley on Saturday, according to his coach Jurgen Klopp.

Lionel Messi Inspires Barcelona, PSG Win Champions League Opener

Agence France-Presse | Wednesday September 13, 2017

After a troubled summer, a home meeting with last season's runners-up may not have been what Barcelona wanted, but Messi was at his brilliant best to give the Catalans the three points.

Rafael Nadal Speaks Out Against Catalan Independence

Agence France-Presse | Tuesday September 12, 2017

This year the centre court at Barcelona's Royal Tennis Club that hosts the Barcelona Open was renamed the Rafael Nadal Court.

El Clasico Match Slated To Be Held In Mumbai Postponed

Press Trust of India | Sunday September 10, 2017

Legends of Spanish giants Barcelona and Real Madrid were to play an exhibition match in memory of Dutch legend and Barcelona star Johan Cryuff.

Barcelona President A 'Joke', Says Neymar

Agence France-Presse | Wednesday September 6, 2017

In interviews with Catalan newspapers Mundo Deportivo and Sport, Bartomeu claimed Barca would be better off without Neymar this season following his world record 222 million euro ($263.7 million) move to Paris Saint-Germain.

Liverpool Demanded 200m For Phillipe Coutinho: Barcelona

Agence France-Presse | Saturday September 2, 2017

A leading Barcelona board member claimed Liverpool set an asking price of 200 million euros ($238 million) for midfielder Philippe Coutinho.

PES 2018 Demo Now Available on PS4, PS3, Xbox One, and Xbox 360

Akhil Arora | Wednesday August 30, 2017

On the PS4 and Xbox One, the PES 2018 demo is just over 4GB in download size. On the PS3 and Xbox 360, the PES 2018 demo comes in at 1.8GB.

Barcelona Still Chasing Liverpool's Philippe Coutinho Despite Ousmane Dembele Capture

Agence France-Presse | Monday August 28, 2017

The Catalans have until Friday when the Spanish transfer window closes to agree a deal for Coutinho, who hasn't played for Liverpool since submitting a transfer request to try and force through a move earlier this month.

Ousmane Dembele's Barcelona Presentation Marred By Bartomeu Jeers

Agence France-Presse | Monday August 28, 2017

Dembele became the second most expensive player ever after completing a 105 million euro ($125 million) deal that could rise to 147 million with add-ons from Borussia Dortmund on Friday.

Number Of Deaths From Spain Attacks Rise To 16

World News | Agence France-Presse | Sunday August 27, 2017

The number of people killed in twin vehicle attacks in Spain last week rose to 16 on Sunday, local authorities in Barcelona said.