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Villarreal CF: Spain’s not-so-lucrative assembly line that finds success in its own way

Neeladri Bhattacharjee

This is our moment: Villarreal fans – the club’s largest pillar of support – turn up in numbers for its home games despite the town having a population of just 50,000.

Spanish football federation RFEF sides against Barcelona over payments

The federation said on Thursday it sent a report to UEFA about why it was going against Barcelona. It said it has been contributing with authorities, and has started its own investigation.

Cadiz players suspended after altercation in La Liga match against Getafe

File Photo: Cadiz’s Argentinian goalkeeper Jeremias Ledesma has been suspended for four matches

Spanish judge agrees to take on Barcelona’s refereeing scandal case

Barcelona has been alleged to have made payments to a company owned by a senior refereeing official with a view to influencing match results.

European Leagues: Arsenal, Napoli edge closer to long-awaited league glory

Last-minute thrill: Reiss Nelson (left) and William Saliba are ecstatic after the winning goal is scored in the 97th minute against Bournemouth – it ensured a 3-2 win for Arsenal.

Barcelona referee scandal explained: what happened, who are the accusers and what’s next

Joan Laporta was elected as Barcelona president for a second time in March 2021 having previously held the role from 2003-2010.

Real Madrid to take legal action against Barcelona for refereeing scandal

Representative Image: The complaint focuses on the 2.9 million euros paid between 2014 and 2018 and alleges that Barcelona -- with the help of former presidents Sandro Rosell and Josep Maria Bartomeu -- reached a “confidential verbal agreement” with Negreira.

La Liga: Real Madrid beats Espanyol 3-1 to stay in title race, below Barcelona

Real Madrid’s Vinicius Junior scored the equaliser against Espanyol to start a comeback which saw Los Blancos win the match 3-1.

When Aragones asked me to play for Spain, I did not think twice: Marcos Senna

Neeladri Bhattacharjee

Marcos Senna (L) of Spain gets past Arda Turan of Turkey during the FIFA2010 World Cup Qualifier match.

Real Madrid calls board meeting to discuss Barcelona’s refereeing scandal

FILE PHOTO: Real Madrid said in a statement its president, Florentino Perez, had convened a board of directors meeting on Sunday “to decide on the actions that Real Madrid deems appropriate in relation to this matter”.

Prosecutors accuse Barcelona of corruption in ref payments

REPRESENTATIVE IMAGE: Barcelona has consistently denied any wrongdoing or conflict of interest, saying it paid for technical reports on referees but never tried to influence their decisions in games.

Benzema to miss Espanyol game, expected back for Liverpool

FILE PHOTO: The 35-year-old Benzema has missed 12 games so far for Madrid, as well as the FIFA World Cup for France, because of injuries this season.

Spanish league reports match-fixing attempt to authorities

FILE PHOTO: Benítez said he did not accept the offer, saying it would have been “absurd” to do as Girona was gaining promotion to the first division.

La Liga: Karim Benzema doubtful for Real Madrid vs Espanyol

Spanish reports say Benzema is not a risk for the club’s Champions League clash with Liverpool on Wednesday.

LaLiga reports racist abuse against Vinicius for seventh time

Vinicius Junior has suffered abuse at several stadiums this season.

La Liga: Real Madrid title hopes dented with goalless draw at Betis

Karim Benzema of Real Madrid runs with the ball whilst under pressure from Guido Rodriguez of Real Betis during the La Liga match.

Barcelona edges Valencia to put pressure on Real Madrid

Barcelona’s Raphinha celebrates scoring his side’s winning goal against Valencia in the La-Liga match at the Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona on Sunday.

Simeone sets new Atletico record of 613 matches at helm

Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone poses with a framed shirt after becoming Atletico Madrid longest serving coach before the match.

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