Barcelona coach Luis Enrique insists he has the backing of his club and his squad – but refused to deny reports of a rift with Lionel Messi.

David Moyes’ Real Sociedad held on to record a narrow 1-0 victory over Barca as they returned to winning ways at a damp Anoeta.

David Moyes surely knew taking over La Liga strugglers Real Sociedad in his first job since being fired by Manchester United would be a big challenge.

David Moyes revealed he shunned overs to stay in the Premier League so he could test himself in “the best league in the world” as he was officially unveiled as the new manager of Primera Division outfit Real Sociedad today.

David Moyes will be officially unveiled as Real Sociedad’s new coach today, seven months after being sacked by Manchester United following a dismal first season in charge.

David Moyes’ new club Real Sociedad is often considered one of the most attractive coaching jobs in La Liga, but the former Manchester United and Everton manager faces a difficult challenge in turning around the fortunes of a side which — like himself — has endured a difficult few years.

David Moyes has been named as the new coach of Spanish side Real Sociedad - seven months after he was sacked as Manchester United manager.

This has to be the strangest red card of the week.

Racing Santander players refused to play last night’s Copa del Rey clash with Real Sociedad in protest over unpaid wages.

Racing Santander’s Copa del Rey clash with Real Sociedad was suspended last night after the home players refused to play, having not been paid for several months.

Ashley Young remains unapologetic in the face of accusations of diving and has claimed it is up to referees to deal with him.

Manchester United manager David Moyes accepts his team have a big job on their hands as they seek to book a place in the Champions League last 16 tonight.

Martin O’Neill and Roy Keane last night inked a €2m-a-year deal to become the Bad Cop-Bad Bad Cop of Irish football.

David Moyes and David de Gea are in total agreement – Manchester United cannot afford to take Real Sociedad lightly in the Champions League tonight.

Manchester United manager David Moyes has not had time to start Alex Ferguson’s autobiography – but it is clear he has picked up valuable lessons from his fellow Scot.

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You hear a lot of sentences around Old Trafford starting “it’s only....” these days. “It’s only Sociedad/Sunderland/Norwich,” comes the grumble, after Moyes’ team has disposed of someone its critics don’t rate as “meaningful” opposition.

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Four key players were missing from Manchester United’s training session ahead of tomorrow's Champions League match against Real Sociedad.

Lionel Messi has rejected suggestions he made a disrespectful gesture towards Barcelona coach Gerardo Martino after being substituted in the Catalan club’s 4-1 win over Real Sociedad last night.

If ever a man needed a break, it was Arsene Wenger. Yet football doesn’t do compassion. Instead, it does Champions League draws that reek of danger and seem almost to mock a manager who is on edge at the best of times.

Celtic Manager Neil Lennon has his side's Champions League draw alongside Barcelona, AC Milan and Ajax is "the best and the worst draw" they could have had.

There were wins for both Madrid teams in La Liga last night, but Atletico’s was marred by an injury worry for star striker Radamel Falcao.

Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho shrugged off jeers aimed at him from his side’s fans prior to last night’s 4-3 win over Real Sociedad following his decision to again omit Iker Casillas in favour of Antonio Adan.

David Villa scored in his first competitive appearance since 2011 and Lionel Messi netted a brace as Barcelona thrashed Real Sociedad in new coach Tito Vilanova’s Primera Division debut in the Nou Camp hot-seat .

Real Madrid made a stuttering start to their title defence as they were held 1-1 by Valencia at the Bernabeu last night.

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Cristiano Ronaldo grabbed a brace as Real Madrid returned to within seven points of Primera Division leaders Barcelona with a 4-1 victory over Real Sociedad at the Bernabeu.

Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho admitted a draw would have been a fairer result from last night's tough trip to Real Sociedad and described his side's three-point haul as "golden".

TOTTENHAM manager Harry Redknapp has handed a trial to Real Sociedad goalkeeper Asier Riesgo, the Spanish club have confirmed.

STEVE BRUCE is on the verge of becoming Sunderland manager after Wigan accepted a compensation package offered by the north-east club.

Chris Coleman has announced his resignation as coach of Real Sociedad.

Real Sociedad have completed the loan signing of Arsenal teenager Fran Merida.

Javier Irureta has reportedly been lined up to take over as coach of Real Sociedad if Chris Coleman opts not to continue following the club’s presidential elections at the start of next year.

Real Sociedad coach Chris Coleman insists Bolton have not asked him to become their new manager, but acknowledged that his long-term goal is to take charge of a Premier League side again.

Birmingham manager Steve Bruce has challenged the club’s prospective new owner Carson Yeung to swiftly resolve his future after seeing Bolton’s request to speak to him turned down.

CROATIA defender Vedran Corluka insists he had no qualms about sacrificing Champions League football to join Manchester City.

Manchester City manager Sven Goran Eriksson today continued his overhaul of the squad by signing Read Sociedad defender Javier Garrido.

Real Sociedad coach Chris Coleman has admitted it would be a blow to lose defender Javi Garrido to Manchester City.

Real Sociedad have confirmed midfielder Mikel Alonso will play on loan at Bolton next season.

Former Fulham manager Chris Coleman has been appointed as the new coach of Real Sociedad.

Real Sociedad will not comment on the club’s possible interest in acquiring the services of former Fulham manager Chris Coleman.

Real Madrid’s indifferent home form continued today as they were held to a 1-1 draw by local rivals Getafe at the Bernabeu.