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The Best African Players Who Made It Into La Liga

John Ogunsemore Dec 7, 2021 0

There is an unfortunate reality when it comes to youth squad development in African countries, and that is the absolute state of disrepair, or even absence, of the structures and personal know-how required to format players to unwind their…

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CAS rejected La Liga’s appeal against extended international window – FIFA

Agency Report Aug 29, 2021 0

Football’s ruling body FIFA announced on Sunday that an appeal by an affiliate of its Spanish member-association against an extension of the international window has been rejected. The appeal was against an extension of the international…

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La Liga: Madrid Draw Dampens Zinedine Zidane’s Mood

Emmanuel Okara Nov 21, 2020 0

Frustrated Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane insisted through gritted teeth that his side had deserved more from their 1-1 draw with Villarreal in La Liga on Saturday even after they were out-played for most of the second half. Madrid, who…

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Luis Suarez Impresses At Atletico Madrid With La Liga Scoring Streak

News Agency of Nigeria Nov 8, 2020 0

Uruguayan striker Luis Suarez earned his 29th La Liga scalp on Saturday as the veteran Atletico Madrid forward showed again that his instincts in front of goal is still dangerous as ever. The 33-year-old joined forces in attack alongside…

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Messi Is Difficult to Manage – Barcelona Ex Manager Setien

News Agency of Nigeria Nov 1, 2020 0

Former Barcelona egghead Quique Setien is convinced that Lionel Messi is difficult to manage, adding that the 6-time Balon D'ór winner's enormous reputation made it impossible for the coach to critique him while in charge at Camp Nou.…

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Cadiz Set to Join Real Sociedad at the Top Of La Liga Table

News Agency of Nigeria Oct 31, 2020 0

Promoted Cadiz scored two goals in three minutes to beat hosts Eibar 2-0 on Friday and provisionally join La Liga leaders Real Sociedad at the top of the table. Goals from Alvaro Negredo in the 36th minute and Salvador Sanchez Ponce…

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Real Madrid Coach, Zidane Condemns Team Attitude In Surprise Cadiz Defeat

News Agency of Nigeria Oct 17, 2020 0

Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane said his side showed less enthusiasm than promoted Cadiz in their shock 1-0 home defeat in La Liga on Saturday. Zidane added that his team could have been two or three goals down before halftime.…

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Messi, Fati Inspire 10-Man Barcelona To Victory Over Celta

News Agency of Nigeria Oct 2, 2020 0

Barcelona’s new fierce duo delivered the goods again as Lionel Messi and Ansu Fati led them to a 3-0 victory at Celta Vigo in La Liga on Thursday, despite Clement Lenglet being sent off in the first half. After finding the net…

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Atletico President Invites Messi To Play Alongside Suarez

News Agency of Nigeria Sep 30, 2020 0

Lionel Messi has been enjoined to join Luis Suarez at Atletico Madrid if he still wants to play alongside the Uruguayan, Los Colchoneros president Enrique Cerezo has cheekily suggested. Suarez was sadly thrown out by Barca last…

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La Liga: Emery Earns First Win Against Eibar

Kayode adebiyi Sep 19, 2020 0

Unai Emery earned his first win as Villarreal coach after his side came from behind to beat Eibar 2-1 at home on Saturday in La Liga. After being held to a disappointing draw by newly-promoted Huesca last week, Villarreal again fell…

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La Liga Confirm Lionel Messi Release Clause And Contract Still Valid At Barcelona

Olawale Alabi Aug 30, 2020 0

The Spanish La Liga on Sunday released a statement saying Lionel Messi’s FC Barcelona contract was still valid. SEE ALSO: Trump Pardons Bank Robber-Turned-Activist On Second Night Of RNC The announcement has come days after the…

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Barcelona reacts to Real Madrid’s league title win

John Ogunsemore Jul 17, 2020 0

Real Madrid won their 34th La Liga title with a 2-1 victory over Villarreal on Thursday night and arch-rivals Barcelona have reacted to the feat. Two goals from Karim Benzema either side of half time helped Zinedine Zidane's side open up…

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Barca’s Griezmann likely to miss La Liga title run-in after injury

Aderonke Ojo Jul 12, 2020 0

Barcelona forward Antoine Griezmann is set to miss his side’s final two La Liga games after sustaining a thigh injury during Saturday’s 1-0 win over Real Valladolid. SEE ALSO: Lionel Messi Unwilling To Renew Contract With Barcelona…

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Organizers Rule Out Fans At La Liga Stadiums For The Rest Of The Season

Georgina Bode Jul 2, 2020 0

Spain’s secretary for sport, Irene Lozano and La Liga President, Javier Tebas have categorically ruled out fans returning to matches before the end of this season to minimise the risk of the novel Coronavirus spreading. SEE ALSO: Havana…

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Real Betis Sack Coach After Winless Return To Action

Olawale Alabi Jun 21, 2020 0

Real Betis became the first La Liga club to sack a coach since the season re-started after being halted by the COVID-19 pandemic. SEE ALSO: Katsina Youths Stage Peaceful Protest Over Security Challenges They fired the coach, Rubi, who…

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La Liga Television Audiences Increase Over 48% In First Week Back

Aderonke Ojo Jun 18, 2020 0

Spanish football’s international viewing figures have increased by over 48 percent since the season returned after being halted for three months due to the COVID-19 pandemic, organising body, La Liga, said on Thursday. SEE ALSO: Champions…

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Soccer: Stick To Rules Or Face Closed Camps, La Liga’s Tebas Tells Players

Olawale Alabi Jun 11, 2020 0

La Liga president Javier Tebas has warned players they could be made to attend closed training camps if the league’s protocol on social gatherings is not adhered to. SEE ALSO: After Songs From The Forest, Union Berlin Players Go On To…

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La Liga To Use “Virtual’’ Stands And Audio For Broadcasts

Olawale Alabi Jun 8, 2020 0

La Liga will use virtual images of stands in television broadcasts with added “fan audio’’, produced by the makers of the FIFA video game, when it returns to action on Thursday. SEE ALSO: Audio VP or VP Academics: Reno Omokri consults…

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Barcelona Confirm Messi Injury, Relax Fears On Long-Term Fitness

News Agency of Nigeria Jun 5, 2020 0

Barcelona have announced that their captain, Lionel Messi has picked up a thigh constraint, but have sought to relax any fears that the Argentine could be on the sidelines for a prolonged period of time. The doubt regarding the…

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Five Barcelona Players Confirmed Positive For Coronavirus Disease

News Agency of Nigeria Jun 3, 2020 0

Five Barcelona players reportedly tested positive for coronavirus however the news was kept away from the public. Catalan radio station RAC1 made the announcement this week as Barcelona get ready to return to action on June 13. The…

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La Liga President Admits Match Times Could Change In Hot Weather

Olawale Alabi Jun 1, 2020 0

La Liga has taken the unusual step of including temperature predictions in its fixture lists for the remainder of the Spanish football season. SEE ALSO: Unilorin Lecturer Invents Dual-Mode Temperature Controlled Incubator Shaker Spanish…

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La Liga clubs free to start full training from Monday

Emmanuel Okara May 30, 2020 0

Clubs in Spain’s top two soccer divisions can hold full training sessions from Monday for the first time since returning to activity after action was halted in March due to the coronavirus pandemic, organisers of La Liga have said.…

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La Liga May Resume Next Season on September 12 – Tebas

News Agency of Nigeria May 29, 2020 0

President of La Liga, Javier Tebas announced on Friday that the league is hoping the 2020/21 season can start on September 12. The current 19/20 campaign is still on hold due to the coronavirus pandemic, although La Liga is targeting a…

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La Liga Gets Spanish Govt’s Green Light to Resume From June 8

Olawale Alabi May 23, 2020 0

Spanish football’s top-flight division La Liga can return to action from June 8 after being disrupted by the novel coronavirus pandemic, Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said on Saturday. All organised football in Spain was…

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La Liga To Use Video Analysis If Player Tests Positive For Coronavirus

Olawale Alabi May 20, 2020 0

La Liga will use a video analysis programme to help it determine if a player is likely to have infected a team mate or opponent. SEE ALSO: Austria’s Linz Accused By Rivals Of Breaking Coronavirus Rules According to a draft protocol drawn…

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La Liga sets to resume, says Leganes Manager

News Agency of Nigeria May 8, 2020 0

Javier Aguirre, the current Leganes coach said Thursday that Spain’s top flight division, La Liga will reopen on June 20 and end on July 26 in-spite of the refusal from league chiefs to affirm his claim. According to Aguirre, he had been…

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League: Federation To Decide When La Liga Returns- Spanish PM

Olawale Alabi May 3, 2020 0

Spain’s Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez on Saturday said he was hopeful that La Liga returns “soon”. SEE ALSO: Another 900 Britons to Return from Nigeria on UK Charter Flights — Official Sanchez however said he expected that it would be the…

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La Liga Clubs Pledge €200m to Other Sports, Lower Leagues

Georgina Bode Apr 21, 2020 0

Clubs in Spain’s top two divisions have agreed to give an additional 200 million euros (176.4 million pounds) over the next four years to boost Spanish sports. SEE ALSO: Valverde out, Setien in as Barcelona manager The fund would also…

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Top Four Clubs will Qualify for Champions League even if Season is Abandoned- Spanish FA

Olawale Alabi Apr 17, 2020 0

The Spanish Football Association (RFEF) has taken a decision on what to do if the La Liga season is cut short or abandoned due to the coronavirus pandemic, an official says. SEE ALSO: Chelsea say Ex-Manager Vialli given All-Clear in…

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Barca Coach not Convinced by Plans to Restart La Liga

Ijeoma Okigbo Apr 16, 2020 0

Barcelona coach, Quique Setien, is pessimistic that the Spanish top flight season will be able to be completed and has called La Liga’s conditions for the campaign recommencing “a non-starter” due to the continued threat of the novel…

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