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Trending: Luis Enrique to leave Barca in summer, Ibra wants new deal
Luis Enrique addresses the media and reveals his decision to leave Barcelona at the end of the season.
Here are the latest stories for Thursday.
BARCELONA: Luis Enrique has confirmed he will leave Barcelona when his contract expires in the summer.
- Josep Maria Bartomeu says Barcelona's search for a new manager begins now after Luis Enrique confirmed he would leave the club in June. But who will it be?
- Likely not Eusebio Sacristan, as the Real Sociedad manager has ruled himself out of running.
- Former Barcelona boss Pep Guardiola has expressed his disappointment at news...Real Madrid and Wales winger Gareth Bale opens Cardiff bar, gets sent off
The FC crew delve into Real Madrid's rollercoaster of a game against Las Palmas that saw them earn a last-gasp draw.
Real Madrid and Wales winger Gareth Bale unfortunately marked the announcement of his new Cardiff city centre sports bar by being sent off for some uncharacteristic behaviour during Wednesday night's La Liga clash with Las Palmas.
It was announced early on Tuesday that the Wales international was teaming up with brewers SA Brain and Co to open the new venue in his home city -- with the beer and burgers establishment likely to be open in time for the Champions League final at the Principality Stadium...Cristiano Ronaldo heroics offset Gareth Bale's temper for Real Madrid
The FC crew delve into Real Madrid's rollercoaster of a game against Las Palmas that saw them earn a last-gasp draw.
Real Madrid clawed their way back into the most exhilarating game of the season so far, coming from two goals down for the second time in four days to deny Las Palmas a first-ever win at the Bernabeu in 32 Liga attempts. Madrid took a deserved lead through Isco and lost it 60 seconds later when Tana thrashed an unstoppable shot past Keylor Navas. The visitors profited early in the second half from Gareth Bale's moment of madness, scoring twice in three minutes shortly after the Welshman's dismissal...Real Madrid at the centre of La Liga's latest refereeing controversy and row
Sid Lowe joins the FC show to discuss the accusation that the refs may have been favouring Real Madrid against Villarreal.
Real Madrid's 3-2 win at Villarreal last weekend has led to an unfortunate debate about bias in refereeing in La Liga -- while also allowing just a glimpse at deeper battles around who really controls what within Spanish football.
Barcelona's 2-1 win at Atletico Madrid earlier on Sunday sent the Catalan side top of the table, and they seemed set to stay there after Villarreal went 2-0 up early in the second half at the Estadio de la Ceramica. ...Late start and weather aside, Real Madrid vs. Las Palmas still a must watch
Real Madrid pulled off a stunning, come-from-behind victory to reclaim top spot in La Liga with a 3-2 win over Villarreal.
The FC crew discuss Real Madrid's comeback over Villarreal, and how it bolsters their title credentials.
Most socios I know are carefully considering pros and cons of attending Real Madrid's Wednesday evening match at the Santiago Bernabeu. An aging bunch, the sacred obligation of not missing a single home game they strictly followed in their youth has lost binding power with each passing year of socioship, and they have steadily become more and more proficient in the art of finding excuses to stay home.
Late kickoffs against bottom-half-of-the-table opposition become easy targets for this group, and...Transfer Rater: Fabinho to Man United, Sergio Aguero to Real Madrid
The latest transfer rumours from around the world.
Things change in the blink of an eye in football. The Football Whispers Index takes the latest transfer rumours and gives them a score out of five; the higher the score, the more realistic and reliable the whisper.
Here are today's top five emerging whispers for the summer. And keep an eye on Transfer Talk for all the latest gossip.
Fabinho to Manchester United
Shaka Hislop delves into the latest rumours surrounding Fabregas, Insigne, Rabiot and many more.
Long-term Manchester United target Fabinho has admitted that joining the Premier League club is his "objective" in an interview...Real Madrid's unlikely comeback at Villarreal could prove vital in title run
Sid Lowe joins the FC show to discuss the accusation that the refs may have been favouring Real Madrid against Villarreal.
When the dust settles on the 2016-17 season, the final weekend of February may be looked back upon as a pivotal one in deciding the eventual destination of the La Liga trophy. In Spain, there is always a conspiracy theory at hand for any and every eventuality, and the manner of Real Madrid's comeback in Villarreal's Estadio de la Ceramica proved to be no exception Monday.
Villarreal president Fernando Roig is rightly lauded as a beacon of how to run a football club and rarely speaks publicly,...Trending: Ibrahimovic on a par with Cantona, Henderson injured
The FC boys praise Zlatan's showing in the EFL Cup and debate whether this is crucial for Man United going forward.
Jose Mourinho insists Zlatan Ibrahimovic's success since his decision to move to England is down to him.
Zlatan Ibrahimovic rose to the occasion with a dramatic game-winner to seal the League Cup title for Man United.
Here are the latest stories for Monday.
MAN UNITED: Gary Neville believes EFL Cup hero Zlatan Ibrahimovic has the same aura as Eric Cantona at Manchester United.
- Jose Mourinho admitted that Manchester United's 3-2 win in the EFL Cup final was "unfair" on Southampton on Sunday. Ander Herrera hailed the performances of teammates Ibrahimovic and David De Gea.
- Ibrahimovic has said his future does not depend on the club qualifying for next season's Champions League and also insisted...Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo passes Hugo Sanchez's La Liga penalty record
The FC crew discuss Real Madrid's comeback over Villarreal, and how it bolsters their title credentials.
Real Madrid pulled off a stunning, come-from-behind victory to reclaim top spot in La Liga with a 3-2 win over Villarreal.
A flurry of late goals saw Real Madrid reverse a 2-0 deficit, as they came back to win 3-2 against Villarreal at El Madrigal.
Cristiano Ronaldo can add another record to his legacy after his performance on Sunday.
Ronaldo's penalty in the 74th minute helped Real Madrid draw level with Villarreal in a game his side won 3-2.
It was the 57th penalty he has converted in La Liga play, moving him past Mexican legend Hugo Sanchez for the most all-time, according to ESPN Stats & Information.
Cristiano Ronaldo scores his 57th career La Liga penalty to pass Hugo Sánchez for most penalties scored in La Liga history (via @OptaJoe).
-...Transfer Rater: Real Madrid target Aubameyang and Hazard
The latest transfer rumours from around the world.
Things change in the blink of an eye in football. The Football Whispers Index takes the latest transfer rumours and gives them a score out of five; the higher the score, the more realistic and reliable the whisper.
Here are today's top five emerging whispers for the summer. And keep an eye on Transfer Talk for the latest gossip.
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang to Real Madrid
European champions Real Madrid have been boosted in their pursuit of Borussia Dortmund's star striker Pierre-Emerick...Real Madrid flex their attacking muscle, Messi saves Barca's blushes
The FC crew discuss Real Madrid's comeback over Villarreal, and how it bolsters their title credentials.
Five thoughts from another extra dramatic weekend in La Liga as Real Madrid remain top despite a scare, but with Barcelona and Sevilla hot on their heels.
1. Madrid's attacking power cracks it
With Real Madrid 2-0 down at Villarreal on Sunday evening, and set to lose top spot in the table with a second away defeat in four days, Blancos coach Zinedine Zidane withdrew holding midfielder Casemiro to send on playmaker Isco.
This did not seem like a good call at the time, especially as Villarreal were...Aguero targets move to Real Madrid as big clubs queue up for PSG star Rabiot
While Sergio Aguero reportedly wants a move to Real Madrid, Herculez Gomez thinks he would be a better fit at Atletico.
January has come and gone, but Transfer Talk is already monitoring the whispers ahead of all the summer moves. Check out the latest deals here.
Aguero 'targeting move to Real Madrid'
There has been no shortage of speculation about the future of Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero, and now the Sun says the player has decided what he intends to do next.
It reports that the Argentina international has made up his mind that he "wants to join Real Madrid at the end of the season" after being dropped...Carvajal impeccable, Ronaldo nearing top form as Real fight back at Villarreal
The FC crew discuss Real Madrid's comeback over Villarreal, and how it bolsters their title credentials.
Real Madrid pulled off a stunning, come-from-behind victory to reclaim top spot in La Liga with a 3-2 win over Villarreal.
A flurry of late goals saw Real Madrid reverse a 2-0 deficit, as they came back to win 3-2 against Villarreal at El Madrigal.
A flurry of late goals saw Real Madrid reverse a 2-0 deficit, as they came back to win 3-2 against Villarreal at El Madrigal.
Real Madrid won an extremely demanding match in Villarreal, coming back from 2-0 down and keeping the lead in the La Liga standings with a 3-2 win. The home side dominated for the opening hour, controlling possession and creating clear chances, but the participation of Isco Alarcon and Madrid's final push proved too much for the hosts.
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The victory was key to keep La Liga's top spot and recover morale after the midweek loss in Valencia. Gareth Bale showed he adds something special to the...Real Madrid try to forget Valencia, but remember lessons for Villarreal
The crew discuss Cristiano Ronaldo's comments after Real's loss at Valencia and how he's treated compared to his teammates.
Real Madrid travel to the Estadio de la Ceramica on Sunday evening for their second away game in five days and Zinedine Zidane will be eager to expunge the memory of his side's 2-1 defeat to Valencia at Mestalla when the curse of the first January fixture was detonated on a delayed fuse.
Carlo Ancelotti was beaten by the same score on January 4, 2015 and 364 days later Rafa Benitez's tenure came to an abrupt end when he failed to guide Madrid to victory against his old club. Originally scheduled...Transfer Rater: Hector Bellerin to Barcelona, James to Chelsea
The latest transfer rumours from around the world.
Things change in the blink of an eye in football. The Football Whispers Index takes the latest transfer rumours and gives them a score out of five; the higher the score, the more realistic and reliable the whisper.
Here are today's top five emerging whispers for the summer. And keep an eye on Transfer Talk for the latest gossip.
Hector Bellerin to Barcelona
Spanish media outlet Mundo Deportivo are reporting that Barcelona will turn their attention towards Arsenal's Hector Bellerin...Trending: Henrikh Mkhitaryan suffers injury, Real Madrid in shock defeat
BT Sport highlight: Henrikh Mkhitaryan's lone goal in the second leg secured Man United's passage to the Europa League round of 16.
Jose Mourinho is pleased his side finished St Etienne off early, and is coy on the Wayne Rooney rumours.
Henrikh Mkhitaryan's lone goal in the second leg secured Man United's passage to the Europa League round of 16.
Here are the latest stories for Thursday.
MAN UNITED: In a statement, Wayne Rooney has dismissed talk of a possible move to China and said he wants to remain at Old Trafford. Earlier, it was reported that Rooney's agent has travelled to China amid reports he is trying to negotiate a transfer.
- Jose Mourinho is ready to restore Rooney to his Manchester United squad for Sunday's EFL Cup final against Southampton, if the 31-year-old is able to prove his fitness, sources have told ESPN...Varane's injury, dip in form opens the door to Madrid extending Pepe stay
ESPN FC's Alejandro Moreno and Shaka Hislop blame poor preparation and lack of creativity for Real's loss against Valencia.
After Madrid's loss to Valencia, the FC crew debate if they're still favourites to win La Liga, or if Barca can make a run.
Zinedine Zidane admits the game was lost within the first ten minutes, and that Madrid needed to secure these points.
The warning was duly given. Valencia's Mestalla stadium has always been a tough outing for Real Madrid, and Wednesday wasn't any different.
Zinedine Zidane's team looked totally absent for the first 15 minutes, and Valencia took advantage of their bizarre defensive mistakes to take a 2-0 lead that ended up making the difference, despite the visitors' second-half efforts to draw level.
Besides the obvious fact that the whole team started the match as though they were wearing bathrobes, ready...Transfer Rater: Kyle Walker to Barcelona, Karim Benzema to PSG
From Di Maria's birthday double to Falcao's fabulous chip, relive all the best the UCL round of 16 first legs had to offer.
The FC panel react to Atletico Madrid's dominant win over Bayer Leverkusen, and how they've quietly been advancing all year.
The latest transfer rumours from around the world.
Things change in the blink of an eye in football. The Football Whispers Index takes the latest transfer rumours and gives them a score out of five; the higher the score, the more realistic and reliable the whisper.
Here are today's top five emerging whispers for the summer. And keep an eye on Transfer Talk for the latest gossip.
Lorenzo Insigne to Arsenal
Napoli striker Lorenzo Insigne has emerged as one of Arsenal's primary summer targets, according to reports in The Sun this week.
The...Real Madrid caught cold in disappointing 2-1 defeat at Valencia
ESPN FC's Alejandro Moreno and Shaka Hislop blame poor preparation and lack of creativity for Real's loss against Valencia.
The curse of Mestalla struck again as Real Madrid suffered a 2-1 defeat at the hands of Los Che. Early goals from Simone Zaza and Fabian Orellana set the home side up for victory and although Cristiano Ronaldo pulled one back in the "psychological" zone just before the half-time whistle, Valencia saw out a win that went some way to ensuring their safety while also dealing a blow to Real's title charge.
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This was a game in hand and Real still maintain a one-point advantage over Barcelona...Madrid blow chance to stretch lead as Zaza powers new-look Valencia to win
ESPN FC's Alejandro Moreno and Shaka Hislop blame poor preparation and lack of creativity for Real's loss against Valencia.
After Madrid's loss to Valencia, the FC crew debate if they're still favourites to win La Liga, or if Barca can make a run.
Three thoughts from Wednesday's rescheduled La Liga game at Mestalla, as Real Madrid miss a chance to take control at the top of the table with a 2-1 defeat at Valencia.
1. Madrid blow chance to stretch lead
Early goals by new signings Simone Zaza and Fabian Orellana brought a shock 2-1 La Liga victory for Valencia at home to Real Madrid on Wednesday evening. Cristiano Ronaldo's 44th-minute header was not enough, as the La Liga leaders blew a chance to move further ahead of Barcelona and Sevilla...
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