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Postponing the most political game in football

Not mixing sport and politics is difficult at the best of times, and impossible when it comes to La Liga’s Clasico, probably the most politicised game in world of football.

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A summer of unrest the precursor to a new season in Spain

Ahead of the 2019/20 La Liga season — which kicks off tonight — Dermot Corrigan looks at the key storylines to follow in the months ahead

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Has European football become too big for Uefa to control?

As well as bidding farewell to some beloved characters, the end of Game of Thrones means we can also say goodbye to the drawing of tenuous links between sport and the goings-on in Westeros.

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Saturday’s Clasico mired in political intrigue

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Nou Camp may be temporarily closed if fans found guilty of insulting chants

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Pep Guardiola unsure if Manchester City will revive Alexis Sanchez bid

Premier League clubs agree to change closing date of summer transfer window

Crystal Palace, Manchester City, Manchester United, Swansea and Watford opposed the deal, while Burnley abstained in the vote.

Fri, 08 Sep, 2017

Gianni Infantino: World Cup is now truly global

Fifa president Gianni Infantino is aiming to make football a truly global sport after he saw his preferred World Cup revamp unanimously signed off yesterday.

Wed, 11 Jan, 2017

Millions to watch ‘El Clasico’

The hype around the La Liga ‘Clasico’ between Barcelona and Real Madrid continues to burst through all barriers — with millions worldwide due to tune in this afternoon to see Lionel Messi and company take on Cristiano Ronaldo and his colleagues.

Sat, 03 Dec, 2016

Rich get richer in European football's ‘evolution not revolution’

There is a carve-up taking place at the top of European football and you don’t need to be a conspiracy theorist to see who is behind it.

Tue, 20 Sep, 2016

Catalonia’s derby takes toxic turn

2016 has begun with football and politics mixing again in Catalonia with unfortunate results — during three ‘derbi’ games packed with plenty of regretful incident on and off the pitch.

Mon, 18 Jan, 2016

Inside La Liga: Cloud gathers over Villar’s reign in Spain

At an extraordinary session in Zurich last Tuesday, the Fifa Executive Committee appointed Spanish FA president Angel Maria Villar Llona as acting chairman of the Organising Committee for the Fifa World Cup 2018.

Mon, 26 Oct, 2015

Inside La Liga: Spanish football off to a stumbling start

Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo and company returned to action over the weekend - mercifully ending an off-season remarkable for the infighting and incompetence of those running Spanish football.

Mon, 24 Aug, 2015

Spanish League in race against time to stop strike

The Spanish Football League is facing a race against time to stop a strike called by the national football federation to suspend all domestic competitions starting on Saturday.

Tue, 12 May, 2015

Fan chants put Spain to shame

Ambiguous reactions in Spain to Real Betis fan chants, which caused dismay outside the country, have again shown how the idea of collective responsibility is missing at most La Liga clubs.

Mon, 02 Mar, 2015

Spanish chief: €100m for Bale ‘not immoral’

The president of the Spanish Football League (LFP) dismissed suggestions that Real Madrid’s pursuit of Gareth Bale — which could break the world record transfer fee — is immoral.

Wed, 31 Jul, 2013

President of Spanish League defends record Bale bid from Madrid

The president of the Spanish Football League (LFP) has dismissed suggestions that Real Madrid’s pursuit of Gareth Bale – which could break the world record transfer fee – is immoral.

Tue, 30 Jul, 2013

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