After yesterday’s 3-4 loss at home to Liverpool, Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger admitted that Arsenal weren’t prepared enough, and hinted at new arrivals before the transfer window closes. Arsenal fans across the world have been asking the club to sign a world class striker if the club is really interested in winning a title. Arsenal…
Great to see you bro!!💪🏽🔝 A photo posted by Cristiano Ronaldo (@cristiano) on Jul 24, 2016 at 3:48pm PDT UFC star Conor McGregor has revealed that Cristiano Ronaldo has signed a brand new deal with Real Madrid. The Portugal international is currently under contract with the Madrid-based club until 2018, and earns approximately £16.5 million a…
With the Premier League set to start today, Manchester United’s shopping seems to have been done but according to Spanish media outlet AS, United are in the market for a defender. Amongst the names being linked with a move to Old Trafford are Real Madrid’s Raphael Varane and Serie A champions Juventus’ Leonard Bonucci. Manchester…
Arsenal are preparing a bid for Real Madrid star James Rodriguez, according to Spanish newspaper Marca. The Gunners have spent most of the transfer window chasing Leicester City stars Jamie Vardy and Riyad Mahrez. But, having missed out on both of them, the club’s focus has now seemingly switched towards Rodriguez. The Colombian has fallen down the…
Antoine Griezmann has a release clause worth £85.5 million in his current Atletico Madrid contract. The Frenchman has been constantly linked with a move to Arsenal, who have been desperately searching for a big name striker. But, much to the frustration of Arsenal fans, Wenger is known to be a reluctant spender, and the £85.5…
Schkodran Mustafi has agreed to join Arsenal, but no deal has been agreed between the two clubs yet, according to Sky Sports’ Sources. Valencia defender Mustafi has been linked with a move to the Emirates for quite some time now, and Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger is very keen on signing the 24-year old. Arsenal are…
Mesut Ozil would jump at the chance to play for Real Madrid again, according to German newspaper Bild. Ozil is likely to stay at the Emirates and sign a contract extension with the club, but would not hesitate to join Real if they came calling. The German is determined to win trophies, and may therefore, choose…
Juan Mata signed for the Red Devils in the January transfer window of the 2013-2014 season. He was signed for a reported fee of £37.1m, which was the then club record fee for Manchester United. The Spaniard left fellow Premier League club Chelsea after he was benched for a majority of the games in the…
Manchester United have opened up closed wounds with Real Madrid, after Paul Pogba chose a move to Old Trafford over the Santiago Bernabeu. The two clubs shared a friendly relationship up until last summer, when the two European giants were at loggerheads regarding the transfer of Spanish goal-keeper David De Gea. De Gea was reportedly on…
Paul Pogba has revealed that two Real Madrid players convinced him to join Jose Mourinho at Manchester United. As per the Frenchman’s statement, two Real Madrid players – Alvaro Morata and Raphael Varane – talked to Pogba, and said to him that Jose Mourinho was the man to help him achieve his dream of becoming…
Valencia are targeting Chelsea winger Pedro, according to reports from Fichajes. Pedro signed for Chelsea from Barcelona last summer, in a deal worth around £19 million. However, La Liga club Valencia are reported to be interested in bringing the Spaniard back to his home country. Pedro suffered a horrible debut season at Chelsea. He was…
Zinedine Zidane initially tried to sign Paul Pogba, but lost out to Manchester United – who will pay a world-record £112 million for the 23-year-old, Paul Pogba is believed to have already completed his medical with the Red Devils, and the deal is set to be officially announced tomorrow. The French powerhouse was in Zidane’s sight…
Real Madrid are ready to put Isco up for sale, according to Spanish newspaper AS. Could Isco be on his way out of the Bernabéu? https://t.co/t70Bvac4o6 pic.twitter.com/TskY5bzgpv — AS English (@English_AS) August 5, 2016 Isco has fallen out of favour at the Bernabeu since his brilliant debut campaign for Los Blancos in 2013-14, in which…
French Newspaper, L’Equipe, has revealed that Paris Saint-Germain will unveil their latest €25 million acquisition of Jese Rodriguez this Monday. The report states that PSG have called the media this Monday in order to officially unveil the 23-year-old. The press conference will be held at 14:00 CEST, which is when we will most likely see…
The new Manchester United boss spoke about Leicester City during an interview with MUTV, stating that such a Title triumph would only happen in England. Jose Mourinho, who was recently targeted by Bayern Munich’s President for his treatment of Schweinsteiger, didn’t want to leave a reply for Karl, but instead took a dig at Europe’s…
Real Madrid starlet Martin Odegaard is set to leave the club on loan this season, according to reports. Martin Odegaard joined Real Madrid in January 2015, for a fee believed to be around €4 million, which could further rise up to €8–8.5 million. Upon his arrival in Madrid, he began training with both the first team and the reserves,…
Real Madrid star man James Rodriguez could spend the upcoming season on the substitute’s bench, according to Marca. Having lit up the 2014 World Cup, James Rodriguez joined Real Madrid from Monaco for a fee of £63 million. The midfielder managed to score 13 goals and bag 13 assists in 29 league games for the Spanish giants…
Spanish Newspaper, La Confidencial, have reported that Jose Mourinho is looking to sign Alvaro Morata from Real Madrid for a massive €60 million. Manchester United fans are currently waiting on news about Paul Pogba, but reports from Spain claim the Mourinho is looking to add another attacking option this season. The Spaniard has been previously…
Real Madrid are looking to make a third enquiry for David Alaba, according to AS. Real Madrid return once again for David Alaba with €65m bid https://t.co/4IhkqnCwu7 pic.twitter.com/xFcdboexmK — AS English (@English_AS) August 3, 2016 Zidane and his executives are believed to have met up with the Bayern Munich officials already to discuss the availability of Alaba.…
The Takvim newspaper reports that La Liga side, Valencia, are preparing to lure Oguzhan Ozyakup to Spain. According to the Turkish Newspaper, Valencia have already made an enquiry for the 23-year-old, and are preparing a £20 million bid to try and convince Besiktas to let go of their prized midfielder. The Spanish club have already…
Real Madrid and Portugal star, Cristiano Ronaldo, is set to renew his contract with his club to ensure that he stays in the Spanish capital till the year 2021. Spanish news outlet AS have reported that the former Manchester United man has been in contact with Real Madrid president, Florentino Perez, over a new contract, which will…
Italian Journalist Emanuele Giulianelli has revealed that Antoine Griezmann was open to a move to Arsenal, but Wenger’s side couldn’t meet his price tag. Emanuele Giulianelli is a reliable journalist, working for Gazzetta Dello Sport, who always brings the correct news, and this time is no different. He recently tweeted on his personal account that…
Real Madrid boss, Zinedine Zidane, has stated that he sees James Rodriguez in his plans. James Rodriguez has been linked with a move away from Madrid, with Manchester United and West Ham looking to snap up the 25-year-old Colombian. The attacking midfielder fell down the pecking order during Rafa Benitez and Zidane’s reign in the…
Spanish News Outlet, Marca, have reported that a deal has been agreed between Paris Saint-Germain and Real Madrid over a transfer for the 23-year-old Jese Rodriguez. The fee agreed is believed to be €25 million, according to news reports. PSG’s coach, Unai Emery, also agreed that his club are pursuing the Spanish attacker. “It’s a…
Real Madrid are reportedly offering Newcastle United two of their young starlets in order to reduce the asking price for Moussa Sissoko. Big money and two players? pic.twitter.com/7o9T9w0ohk — BlameFootball (@blameFootball) August 2, 2016 Sissoko was valued a lot less at the end of last season, but after an incredible showing at the Euros, his club…
Zinedine Zidane is believed to be looking at bringing either Nemanja Matic, or Marco Verratti to the Bernabeu this summer, as their pursuit for Paul Pogba is all but over. AS: Madrid have been interested in Verratti since Carlo's time but never made a serious play due to good relations. pic.twitter.com/t7DWWlIKp7 — BlameFootball (@blameFootball) July…
Real Madrid are currently the front-runners in the race for Moussa Sissoko, as per The Telegraph. Real Madrid close in on #NUFC midfielder Moussa Sissoko https://t.co/PjW3mVBuXA pic.twitter.com/8VFTgeyUfM — Telegraph Football (@TeleFootball) July 27, 2016 The Spanish club have reportedly decided to wait until Manchester United officially announce the capture of Paul Pogba, following which they will go ahead…
According to Don Balon, Manchester United are interested in James Rodriguez, and have tabled a £34 million bid for the Real Madrid man. Rodriguez hasn’t flourished as much as he would have hoped, ever since his switch to Real Madrid. And it seems like the Colombian isn’t a major part of Zidane’s future plans with…
Los Blancos boss Zinedine Zidane has just confirmed that his club are still looking to bring Paul Pogba to Real Madrid. Paul Pogba’s future has been under speculation for the past month, with both Manchester United and Real Madrid interested in signing the French International. Manchester United are understood to have two bids for Pogba rejected by…
Borussia Dortmund striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has revealed his desire to play for the Galacticos one day, although he doesn’t want an immediate transfer. The Gabonese international has been linked with a Real Madrid transfer for the past month. The speculation heated up when it was reported that Pierre promised his late grandfather that he would one day…
Long-term Manchester United target, Paul Pogba, is believed to favor a switch to the Bernabeu instead of returning to his former club. According to the Cadena SER, the 23-year-old is reluctant to return to Old Trafford, and instead would like to link up with Zinedine Zidane. However, his agent Mino Raiola is trying to negotiate…
Real Madrid and France defender, Raphael Varane, has confirmed that he will stay in the Spanish capital, as he wants to continue his progression. The French International has struggled to find playing time under Zinedine Zidane – the man who brought him to the club. Varane currently sits behind Sergio Ramos and Pepe in the…
Football’s biggest star, Cristiano Ronaldo, has stated that he would like to prolong his stay in the Spanish capital. Ronaldo is currently out injured with an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury that he sustained during the final of the Euro 2016. The Portuguese star led his nation to the final, but was unfortunately stretchered off in…
Colombian sensation James Rodriguez has revealed that he intends to stay and fight for his place at Real Madrid, despite interest from other major European clubs. Having lit up the 2014 World Cup, James Rodriguez arrived from Monaco to Real Madrid for a fee of £63 million, and managed to bag 13 goals and 13…
El Confidencial have reported that Real Madrid’s manager, Zinedine Zidane, has made a “desperate” phone call to Paul Pogba, in a last ditch attempt to lure the Frenchman to the Spanish capital. Following Real Madrid’s failure to capture Andre Gomes – who joined Barcelona this Thursday – it seems that Zidane is looking for an alternative,…
The Colombian international signed for Real Madrid in 2014 from Ligue 1 side AS Monaco for a fee reported to be approximately in the region of €80m – making him the fourth most expensive player in the world, and third most expensive player in Real Madrid’s history. James enjoyed a stellar first season, scoring 17…
Raphael Varane, who moved to Real Madrid from the French club Lens for a fee in the range of €10m in 2011, has been the subject of recent transfer speculation. With manager Zinedine Zidane preferring to go with the experienced duo of Sergio Ramos and Pepe in central defence, Varane is often left warming the…
Valencia midfielder Andre Gomes is currently the subject of interest from four major European powerhouses, according to reports. Andre Gomes made 30 appearances for Valencia last season, in which he managed to score three goals and bag three assists, whilst maintaining a passing success rate of 81%. The 22-year-old also enjoyed a title-winning campaign with Portugal…
Colombian forward, James Rodriguez, is said to be looking for a way out of Real Madrid, and sees the Barclays Premier League as a potential destination. Spanish News Agency Marca ran a front page story in their daily newspaper. The headline read: “The Premier League tempts James.” It is believed that Manchester United are keen on signing…
Real Madrid eyeing up Hazard, Draxler and A. Gomes in case Pogba move fails https://t.co/gcqncsQg0e pic.twitter.com/S7B0eNZOEa — AS English (@English_AS) July 10, 2016 With the £100m-rated Juventus midfielder Paul Pogba inching closer and closer towards a move to English club Manchester United, Real Madrid are left to come up with alternatives. According to the Spanish…
Real Madrid: Morata is not for salehttps://t.co/p4nCG0jUFw pic.twitter.com/QuaidkMGAm — AS English (@English_AS) July 12, 2016 Real Madrid have decided to keep the 23-year-old Spanish striker, despite interest from several other clubs, reports the Spanish News Outlet AS. Morata has been linked with Chelsea and Arsenal, and Real’s neighbors from across town – Atletico Madrid –…
The Portuguese captain suffered a blow to the knee during the Euro 2016 Final, and had to be stretchered off in the 24th minute. As per Managing Madrid, Cristiano Ronaldo has suffered a partially torn Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL). Such an injury may require surgery, and could take up to 5 months to fully heal,…
La Liga News & Spanish Football Transfer news
La Liga, also known as the Primera Division, or the La Liga Santander, is the primary football competition in Spain. The first Primera Division was formed in the year 1929, and the competition has since developed into one of the biggest football tournaments in the world.
As per the UEFA's league coefficient, the La Liga has been the topmost football league in Europe for the last five years. The competition has produced Europe's top-rated clubs more number of times (18) than any other league. The major powerhouses playing in La Liga have also won the most number of UEFA Champions League (16) as well as UEFA Europa League (10) titles.
The Spanish League is currently home to two of the best football players of this generation – Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo. La Liga has always featured the best footballers on the planet; in fact, superstars featuring in this league have won the highest number of Ballon d'Or awards (19).
La Liga is contested by 20 of the best clubs in Spain. Each team faces the 19 others two times per season, from the month of August to May. The format of this competition is a double round-robin system, and it features 380 matches per season. The teams are awarded 3 points for a win, 1 for a draw, and none for defeats. Teams are placed in the table according to their total points. In case of ties, the factors that determine the tie-break are head-to-head points, followed by head-to-head goal difference, head-to-head goals scored, total goal difference, total goals scored, Fairplay score, and lastly, a play-off match in a neutral stadium.
So far, a total of 60 teams have featured in the La Liga since its formation. However, only 9 of those clubs have managed to win this prestigious competition – Real Madrid (32), Barcelona (24), Atletico Madrid (10), Athletic Bilbao (8), Valencia (6), Real Sociedad (2), Deportivo La Coruna, Sevilla, and Real Betis (1).
Here at BlameFootball, we provide a thorough coverage of La Liga news. We make available all the in-detail information of not just Spanish football news, but also the latest La Liga transfer news, along with up to date live scores, team news, match results, interviews, analysis, La Liga football rumours, La Liga football gossip, and the overall Spanish transfer news.
