Sanchez punished for tax evasion in Spain

Alexis Sanchez has accepted a 16-month prison sentence in relation to committing tax fraud worth €1million during his time with Barcelona.

Coutinho heaps praise on “genius” Iniesta

Barcelona attacker Philippe Coutinho hailed team-mate Andres Iniesta, labelling the club captain a ‘genius.’

Suarez jumps to Coutinho’s defence after below-par debut

Luis Suarez praised team-mate Philippe Coutinho after the club-record signing made his full debut for Barcelona in their win over Alaves.

WATCH: Treatment-room footage of Ronaldo head wound released

Real Madrid have released treatment-room footage from shortly after Cristiano Ronaldo left the pitch with a head wound during Sunday’s 7-1 win over Deportivo La Coruna.

Percy isn’t ready to move abroad yet – Mosimane

Pitso Mosimane believes that Mamelodi Sundowns and Bafana Bafana attacker Percy Tau belongs in Europe, but admits that he isn’t ready to make the move yet.

Liverpool will miss wonderful footballer Coutinho – Gerrard

Steven Gerrard accepts Liverpool will miss “wonderful footballer” Philippe Coutinho after the Brazilian formally completed his dream move to Barcelona on Monday.

Coutinho agrees big-money Barcelona switch

Barcelona have confirmed a deal is in place for the big-money signing of Philippe Coutinho from Liverpool, the Brazil international set to move for a reported fee of £142million.

Great to end year with El Clasico win – Messi

Lionel Messi revelled in Barcelona’s El Clasico victory over LaLiga titleholders Real Madrid as he shared his joy on social media.

Ronaldo doesn’t compare to Messi – Xavi

Xavi insisted Barcelona star Lionel Messi is the best player in the world, regardless of what Real Madrid foe Cristiano Ronaldo believes.

Salah ‘is a player I rate a lot’, says Zidane

Zinedine Zidane says Mohamed Salah is a player he rates a lot amid rumours linking Real Madrid with the Liverpool star.