Jude Bellingham: Real Madrid close to completing deal for Manchester United target

By Vishal

Real Madrid are close to securing the services of Jude Bellingham from Borussia Dortmund, as per multiple reports. The English midfielder has been on the radar of Europe’s biggest clubs ever since breaking into the first-team squad at Birmingham City. At the age of 16, he regularly featured for the Blues in the Championship. Manchester…

Garnacho could leave Manchester United in a €100m deal despite new contract

By BF Staff

Real Madrid remain interested in Alejandro Garnacho despite his contract extension at Manchester United. The Argentine talent has enjoyed a breakthrough season under Erik ten Hag, having been directly involved in nine goals in 29 appearances this season. He has remained on the sidelines since early March after sustaining an ankle injury in a goalless…

Manchester United In Advanced Talks To Agree Deal With Barcelona Target

By BF Staff

Manchester United are working to tie down Diogo Dalot to a new deal amid interest from Europe’s biggest clubs. Early in the season, the Portuguese was considered an undisputed starter under Erik ten Hag. However, after the World Cup break, he has not been at his best. Further, Aaron Wan-Bissaka’s resurgence has meant that a…

4 Things We Learned As Man United Beat Barcelona 2-1 At Old Trafford

By Naveen Kelvin

It was sheer footballing magic that prevailed as Erik ten Hag encouraged his side to come up from going a goal down to then lambasting his critics with a 2-1 win over Barcelona in the Europa League. The Camp Nou tie which ended 2-2 pegged an exciting game for the neutral supporters, but the second…

“Ten Hag is genius” – Twitter Reacts as Manchester United thump Barcelona 2-1

By Naveen Kelvin

Erik ten Hag’s strides of glory echoed across Old Trafford as Manchester United triumphed against Barcelona with an emphatic 2-1 win on Thursday. The Red Devils did little wrong to end the tie 4-3 on aggregate, particularly in the second-half, despite being awarded the setback of a soft penalty given to Barcelona in the opening…

Real Madrid target agrees Man United deal – announcement expected in coming weeks

By Vishal

Real Madrid are expected to prioritise strengthening their attack in the summer, with Carlo Ancelotti’s reliance on Karim Benzema not resulting in the same success as last season. Los Blancos opted to not make any additions to their frontline after missing out on Kylian Mbappe last summer. However, their rivals Barcelona showed urgency in the…

Casemiro showed Gavi who is the boss with a ‘cold moment’ during Barcelona 2-2 United

By Vishal

Barcelona and Manchester United, two of Europe’s most iconic football institutions, met in the first leg of the Europa League play-off round on Thursday and played out a 2-2 draw in what was a clash many would’ve mistook for a Champions League tie if the meeting took place a night before. Marcus Rashford left Camp…

Xavi Gives His Thoughts On Marcus Rashford Ahead Of United vs Barcelona

By BF Staff

Barcelona manager Xavi lauded in-form Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford ahead of the two sides meeting in the first leg of the Europa League knockout round play-off. The Catalans boast one of the best defensive records in Europe’s top five leagues, having kept 16 clean sheets in 21 La Liga games this season. The summer…

Atletico Madrid Tried To Sign Man Utd Defender But Ten Hag Rejected Their Approach

By Vishal

Atletico Madrid are rejuvenating their squad mid-season, having switched their focus on their domestic campaign after finishing bottom of their Champions League group. Antoine Griezmann, after returning from Barcelona, has established himself as the focal point of Diego Simeone’s setup. As a result, Joao Felix saw his game time reduced in the Spanish capital. The…

Cristiano Ronaldo Has Trained At Real Madrid ‘In The Last Hours’

By BF Staff

Cristiano Ronaldo is back to focusing on his club future following Portugal’s early exit from the 2022 World Cup. Portugal failed to rattle Morocco’s net and lost 1-0 in the quarter-final stage of the competition. Ronaldo, a second-half substitute, couldn’t do much to help his side’s cause late in the game, potentially ending his World…

Manchester United's Paul Pogba after the match.

Real Madrid Set To Offer Vinicius Junior Plus £42m For Paul Pogba

By Kunal | December 6, 2019

The rumour mills have spun yet again, and unsurprisingly, Real Madrid have once again been linked with a move for Manchester United’s star midfielder, Paul Pogba. Los Blancos’ gaffer Zinedine Zidane has retained his interest in his fellow compatriot, and he is now said to be preparing a player-plus-cash move to lure the 2016 World…

Borussia Dortmund's Jadon Sancho celebrates scoring their second goal.

Barcelona Target Jadon Sancho Feels ‘Humiliated’ by Borussia Dortmund

By Ashish Sreejith | November 26, 2019

Things turn sour for Jason Sancho at Borussia Dortmund as the player now feels a sense of betrayal after recent incidents. The Englishman followed up with his stunning breakthrough season with 5 goals and 9 assists in 17 appearances this season. Even as a teenager, Sancho has established himself as a starter for a European…

Manchester United's Nemanja Matic.

Atletico Madrid Interested In January Move For Nemanja Matic

By Ashish Sreejith | November 23, 2019

Ever since the departure of Jose Mourinho, Nemanja Matic has fallen well below the pecking order at Manchester United. However, that hasn’t stopped him from drawing interest from big sides. Just in August, the Serbian was wanted by AC Milan who looked to strengthen their midfield with experience. But Matic ultimately ended up staying at…

Real Madrid’s Gareth Bale celebrates scoring their second goal.

Bale Could Join United In January – Real Madrid Are Convinced He Will Become A Man Utd Player

By Naveen Kelvin | November 17, 2019

While most of the speculations regarding Manchester United’s potential transfer business in January have dealt with the players they could purchase, losing talent is still a realistic threat at the side. The top name in that regard still remains Paul Pogba. While the French midfielder has been out of action for a while now, he…

Barcelona Identify Rashford As Suarez Replacement – Reports

By Naveen Kelvin | October 30, 2019

Manchester United’s scoring woes appeared to have abated for a bit when they won 3-1 against Norwich City on Sunday. However, their penalty curse remained intact as both Marcus Rashford and Anthony Martial missed the crucial spot-kicks. Then again, the duo did redeem themselves later on as they linked up to create United’s third goal…

Manchester United's Paul Pogba after the match.

Reason Why Zidane ‘Believes’ Real Madrid Can Sign Paul Pogba

By Naveen Kelvin | October 11, 2019

Amongst the ongoing woes at Manchester United, the one that is plaguing them the most is the drop in quality of their brand value. At this rate, the allure of joining the Old Trafford outfit keeps diminishing and it will be hard to convince new players to make the switch. In particular, now it may…

Real Sociedad's Martin Odegaard in action with Atletico Madrid's Marcos Llorente.

Three English Giants To Battle For Martin Odegaard

By Kunal | October 5, 2019

Three English juggernauts have expressed their interest in Real Madrid wizkid Martin Odegaard. Odegaard was the centre of all attention when he secured a sensational transfer to Real Madrid at a tender age of 16. However, he failed to crack his way into a star-studded first-team immediately, and has made just two senior appearances for…

Juventus' Cristiano Ronaldo before the match.

Champions League And Europa League Predictions: Teams And Players To Watch Out For

By Kunal | September 16, 2019

REUTERS/Hannah McKayFollowing an eventful international break, normal services resumed over the weekend, as we saw the return of domestic club football. Now, as new week begins, the footballing world will finally get to embrace the two biggest club competitions on the planet. Tuesday, September 17, finally marks the beginning of the 2019-20 UEFA Champions League,…

What Pique Said About World’s Most Expensive Defender Harry Maguire

By Naveen Kelvin | September 1, 2019

Much has been hyped about Manchester United’s new defensive signing of Harry Maguire. The world-record breaking pricetag attached to the centre-back means that a lot of hope is pinned unto him and expectations are soaring sky-high. The highlight of his time at United so far came when he was named the man-of-the-match in an outstanding…

Jose Mourinho (L) and former French player Zinedine Zidane.

Jose Mourinho Looking To Replace Zinedine Zidane At Real Madrid

By Naveen Kelvin | August 27, 2019

More than one ardent supporter of football misses the sight of Jose Mourinho at the touchline. The gaffer, although the subject of a poor Manchester United tenure towards the end, is still a tactical genius. The manner in which he turned around games with giants and engineered defensive chokeholds once a lead was attained is…

France's Paul Pogba holds the trophy as he celebrates winning the World Cup.

Zidane Wants Real Madrid To Focus On Signing Pogba Over Neymar

By Naveen Kelvin | August 23, 2019

Much was discussed about Paul Pogba during the summer transfer window. The bulk of the conversation surrounded whether or not the Frenchman would depart Manchester United. Interest from Real Madrid and Zinedine Zidane was evident while United remained adamant on their stance that Pogba would only be permitted to leave if they acquired an adequate…

Jose Mourinho Gets Emotional After Admitting He Misses Football

By Naveen Kelvin | August 19, 2019

Managers in the modern game are more and more likely to face the brunt of the anger of supporters as well as the consequences when things go awry. The nature of the times is such that even top performances cannot assure jobs for gaffers as the goals set forth by their respective boards is often…

Jose Mourinho and Zinedine Zidane.

Zidane ‘On The Brink’ Of Leaving Real Madrid Over Failure To Sign Pogba

By Naveen Kelvin | August 14, 2019

Real Madrid’s attempt to ascend back to European heights of greatness may not be as easy as meets the eye. The Spanish giants have had a largely underwhelming pre-season campaign so far and the sort of dynamism that was expected in their squad after spending upwards of €300 million is yet to be seen. Zinedine…

Cristiano Ronaldo Reveals A Big Difference Between Him And Lionel Messi

By Naveen Kelvin | August 14, 2019

Numerous hours of debates and lines upon lines of internet commentary has been devoted to trying to establish who between Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi is the best player in the world. The Greatest of All Time debate has grown ever stronger as both superstars continue to deliver impeccable performances despite their ages. While on…

Real Madrid's James Rodriguez celebrates a goal.

Real Madrid Offer James Rodriguez Plus £27.6m For Paul Pogba

By Naveen Kelvin | August 6, 2019

Even as Manchester United’s transfer reports keep piling up, a conservative estimate of the club’s summer dealings would likely point to the reality that at the best one or two more signings may be made before deadline day, if at all. After securing Harry Maguire from Leicester City, the Red Devils have arguably completed their…

Barcelona Eyeing A Shock Move For Matteo Darmian

By Kunal | July 31, 2019

Barcelona are considering making a shock move for Matteo Darmian. Darmian has been on the fringes of the Manchester United squad for quite some time now. He has been consistently linked with a return to Italy in the previous transfer windows, but a move has failed to materialise each time. Now, new reports emerging from…

Manchester United's Paul Pogba after the match.

Real Madrid ‘Increasingly Confident’ Of Signing Paul Pogba

By Naveen Kelvin | July 27, 2019

Manchester United’s standout saga this transfer window has been the potential departure of Paul Pogba. Despite being linked to a host of world-class talents, it is the looming exit of the World-Cup winner that may prove to be the definitive change in the club’s approach going into the campaign. It is evident that the Red…

Real Madrid’s Casemiro in action with Manchester United's Paul Pogba.

Real Madrid Ready To Sell Five Players To Fund Paul Pogba Transfer

By Naveen Kelvin | July 20, 2019

Real Madrid under Zinedine Zidane have established themselves to be a force to reckon with. It is evident that the gaffer wishes to take the club back the pinnacle of Spanish and European football and has certainly made adequate investments in that regard. Eden Hazard, Luka Jovic, Ferland Mendy, Eder Militao and Rodrygo have already…

France's Paul Pogba holds the trophy as he celebrates winning the World Cup.

Zidane Wants Paul Pogba To Submit A Transfer Request

By Naveen Kelvin | July 5, 2019

Manchester United are about kick off their pre-season tour and are expected to make signings before that. While a lot of speculations have been doing the rounds with regard to arrivals, the potential departures from the club also bear some looking in to. Romelu Lukaku certainly surprised a few individuals when he showed up for…

Real Betis' Giovani Lo Celso celebrates scoring their first goal.

Manchester United ‘Very Interested’ In Signing €75m-Rated Giovani Lo Celso

By Naveen Kelvin | July 2, 2019

Manchester United seem to be set on midfield pursuits at the present state of the window. In Daniel James and Aaron Wan-Bissaka, the Red Devils have secured the crucial attacking and right-back requirements but a host of other troubles still plague them. The centre-back is the obvious hole that they have to plug but they…

Sevilla’s Wissam Ben Yedder celebrates scoring a goal.

Man United ‘Have Everything Agreed’ With Sevilla Striker Wissam Ben Yedder

By Naveen Kelvin | July 1, 2019

It has gotten to the point in the transfer window where clubs are beginning to juggle numerous deals. At Manchester United, a relatively disappointing and uneventful early spell means that a good chunk of their business is now piling up. The deals for Daniel James and Aaron Wan-Bissaka have to be the first of many…

Sweden's Victor Lindelof gestures.

Barcelona Interested In Victor Lindelof After Failed De Ligt Pursuit

By Kunal | June 28, 2019

Barcelona have expressed an interest in signing Victor Lindelof. The Catalan giants are said to be on the lookout for new central defensive reinforcements, after having missed out on the signing of Matthijs De Ligt. Barca were said to be leading the race for the Ajax captain’s services, but the Dutchman now appears set to…

Romelu Lukaku in action with Sevilla’s Clement Lenglet.

Man Utd Want Sevilla Forward Wissam Ben Yedder To Replace Romelu Lukaku

By Naveen Kelvin | June 27, 2019

Manchester United may have finally gotten their transfer mojo rolling. After securing Daniel James from Swansea City, the Red Devils have also agreed to a £50 million deal with Crystal Palace for the transfer of Aaron Wan-Bissaka. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer had made it clear that he’d like most of United’s transfers to be done by…

Barcelona's Ivan Rakitic celebrates scoring their fifth goal.

Ernesto Valverde Agrees To Sell Ivan Rakitic

By Naveen Kelvin | June 14, 2019

Manchester United this transfer window seemed to have learned from the mistakes they made in the past. If not that, then the handicap of not having Champions League football may have forced them to alter their plans. This is why the side is being linked heavily with young talents rather than expensive established players, with…

Atletico Madrid's Jan Oblak before the match.

‘Boyhood United Fan’ Jan Oblak Wants To Leave Atletico, Favours Old Trafford Move

By Naveen Kelvin | June 11, 2019

Manchester United lacking Champions League football has been repeatedly mentioned as a reason for them missing out on their top targets. However, the English giants are nevertheless a Premier League side capable of providing massive incentives and that alone ought to give them an attractive outlook. There are several players who are being linked to…

England's Marcus Rashford celebrates scoring their second goal.

Barcelona Have Opened Talks With Man United Over Marcus Rashford Transfer

By Kunal | June 8, 2019

Barcelona have opened talks with Marcus Rashford over a potential summer switch. Rashford equaled his best return in terms of goals this season since making his debut in 2016, as he bagged 13 goals in 47 appearances for the Red Devils. The 21-year-old also displaced Romelu Lukaku as the new first-choice striker under Ole Gunnar…

Real Madrid’s Casemiro in action with Manchester United's Paul Pogba.

Three Players That Real Madrid Are Offering MUFC For Paul Pogba

By Naveen Kelvin | June 3, 2019

As Liverpool lifted the UEFA Champions League title on Saturday, Real Madrid’s thousand-plus days at the top of European football came to an end. Last season was a woefully poor one for Los Blancos who struggled under managerial mediocrity and lost out on all of their top honors. In many ways, the club didn’t recover…

Premier League Giants Make Sensational Approach To Sign Sergio Ramos?

By Naveen Kelvin | May 25, 2019

There are certain players who are perpetually tied in with the identity of certain clubs. Such is the strength of these bonds that the very thought of such names playing for other clubs seems wrong and thus such speculation is oft rubbished. Likewise, there are also certain players who assuredly can’t be expected to be…

Real Madrid's Isco celebrates scoring their first goal.

Top European Clubs Keen To Sign Isco From Real Madrid In A Potential £105m Deal

By Kunal | May 22, 2019

Man Utd are prepared to offer Isco an escape route. The Spanish international failed to establish himself as a guaranteed starter under any of the three managers at Real Madrid this season. He managed to start just 11 La Liga matches throughout the campaign, although he did receive more game-time since Zinedine Zidane’s return to…

Atletico Madrid's Gabi and Fernando Torres lift the trophy as they celebrate winning the Europa League.

Man United Ready To Activate Release Clause Of Atletico’s Thomas Partey

By Naveen Kelvin | May 22, 2019

Squad-building is a tricky affair as of recent. While the transfer market does provide ample opportunity for investing in budding players, there is always the threat of spending money where it is best not to. Such rash moves often result in regret down the line and Manchester United as a club have had their fair…

Real Madrid’s Gareth Bale celebrates scoring their second goal.

Real Madrid Ready To Sell Gareth Bale On A Free Transfer

By Kunal | May 20, 2019

Real Madrid are considering letting Gareth Bale leave on a free transfer. The Welshman’s time at the Spanish capital club appears to be up, especially after the difficult season the Galacticos endured this term. Bale continues to remain unappreciated at the Bernabeu, with some of Los Blancos’ supporters even targeting him with boos and jeers…

Barcelona's Lionel Messi and Manchester United's David de Gea.

Manchester United Want Barcelona Goalkeeper To Replace David De Gea

By Naveen Kelvin | May 18, 2019

Amongst Manchester United’s general falls from grace over the course of the past two months, what has continued to surprise the most is how poorly David De Gea has been performing in front of the club’s goal. This season saw the Spaniard concede an embarrassing 54 goals in the Premier League, a figure that isn’t…

Manchester United's Angel Gomes in action with Crystal Palace's Joel Ward.

Barcelona Interested In Wonderkid Angel Gomes

By Kunal | May 15, 2019

Barcelona are said to be monitoring Manchester United starlet Angel Gomes. Despite having made his senior debut for the Red Devils back in May 2017, Gomes is yet to start a competitive first-team game for the club. The England youth international has made just four senior appearances for the Mancunians so far – all from…

Manchester United's Paul Pogba after the match.

Reason Why Real Madrid Have Still Not Signed Paul Pogba

By Kunal | May 15, 2019

Paul Pogba’s talks with Real Madrid over a potential summer move have hit a roadblock. Zinedine Zidane is set to spend big in the upcoming summer transfer window to improve the overall quality of his squad, and numerous superstars have already been linked with a switch to the Santiago Bernabeu. Chelsea talisman Eden Hazard is…

Manchester United's Juan Mata applauds fans after the match.

‘Everything Agreed’ – Juan Mata To Join European Giants In Summer

By Kunal | May 7, 2019

Juan Mata is prioritising a summer move to Barcelona. The playmaker’s current contract with Manchester United is all set to expire at the end of the ongoing campaign, following which he will be a free agent. Reports indicate that the Red Devils did offer him a one-year extension, but the Spanish international wanted a deal…

Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane.

Zidane Gives Warning To Paul Pogba About Real Madrid Transfer

By Naveen Kelvin | May 5, 2019

Paul Pogba’s presence at Old Trafford has always been a point of contention. Sir Alex Ferguson let the promising youngster go off to Juventus, a move that Manchester United came to regret later on. Ed Woodward then scored big by bringing the Frenchman back to the club, breaking the transfer record in the process. Jose…

Manchester United's Paul Pogba after the match.

What Real Madrid’s Dressing Room Thinks About Pogba’s Potential Transfer

By Naveen Kelvin | May 4, 2019

Reputation accompanies players in the great game and more often than not, the antics of talents on the pitch are just one dimension of how well they’ll perform at any club. Failing to maintain a good rapport with one’s teammates can be potentially career-ending at big clubs, where multiple egos and different facets of personality…

Rio Ferdinand’s Reaction To Messi’s Stunning Freekick Against Liverpool

By BF Staff | May 2, 2019

Liverpool have a mountain to climb at Anfield following their 3-0 loss against Barcelona in the first leg of Champions League semi-finals. Luis Suarez netted the opener in the first-half against his former club, while Lionel Messi struck twice in the second half. The Argentine’s second goal was his 600th career goal, as he curled…

Lionel Messi Destroyed Virgil Van Dijk During Barcelona Vs Liverpool

By Rajdeep Saha | May 2, 2019

Ahead of the highly anticipated UEFA Champions League first leg semi-final clash between Barcelona and Liverpool at the Camp Nou, the focus revolved around Lionel Messi and Virgil van Dijk. On one hand, we had the best player in the world in the form of Messi. Opposing him was Premier League PFA Player of the…

Manchester United's Juan Mata celebrates scoring their first goal with Paul Pogba.

Juan Mata Will Have To Take A Pay Cut To Join Barcelona

By Naveen Kelvin | May 1, 2019

The first time Manchester United broke their club-transfer record post-Sir Alex Ferguson was during signing Juan Mata from Chelsea for £37 million. The Spaniard was expected to be a season-changing winter signing for manager David Moyes, who had already begun hearing the warning bells. Moyes didn’t last long after that, but Mata survived and even…

England’s Marcus Rashford in action with Netherlands' Matthijs de Ligt.

Huge Blow For Barcelona: Matthijs de Ligt’s Agent Mino Raiola Prefers Other Clubs

By BF Staff | May 1, 2019

Top clubs are interested in signing the Ajax captain, who is regarded as one of the best young central defenders in Europe. Barcelona are considered strong favourites to sign Matthijs de Ligt, as the 19-year-old is believed to prefer a move to Camp Nou, following in the footsteps of his teammate Frenkie de Jong. However,…

Manchester United's David de Gea.

Man United Considering To Sign €120m-Rated Goalkeeper To Replace De Gea

By BF Staff | April 29, 2019

Manchester United are considering to replace David de Gea with Jan Oblak. According to ESPN, the Premier League giants are seriously considering triggering €120 million buyout clause of Atletico Madrid goalkeeper Jan Oblak this summer. Oblak, who joined Atletico in 2014, signed a new contract in April, however, his release clause was only increased by…

France's Kylian Mbappe and Raphael Varane celebrate with the World Cup trophy during a ceremony after the match.

Real Madrid Want Atleast €100m For Raphael Varane

By BF Staff | April 27, 2019

Real Madrid will only part ways with Raphael Varane for at least €100 million transfer fee. Raphael Varane, who has been part of Real Madrid’s Champions League winning sides in 2014, 2016, 2017 and 2018, is linked with a potential summer switch to sides like Juventus and Manchester United. However, Real Madrid have slapped a hefty…

Manchester United's Paul Pogba celebrates scoring their second goal with team mates.

PSG Beat Athletic Bilbao In The Race To Sign Ander Herrera

By Kunal | April 27, 2019

Paris Saint-Germain have won the race to sign Ander Herrera. Manchester United appear to have failed to hold onto their tenacious midfielder, as they refused to meet his wage demands and decided to let him leave of a free transfer instead. The Spanish international has been on the radar of Paris Saint-Germain for quite some…

Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone.

Atletico Madrid To Snap Up Spanish Star On A Free Transfer

By Rajdeep Saha | April 26, 2019

Juan Mata’s exit from Manchester United is gaining momentum with each passing day. The Spaniard, who has been used remotely by manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, is believed to be one of the prominent names heading for an exit in the summer of 2019. Mata, who came to Manchester from Chelsea during the 2013-14 season, played…

Man Utd manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer with Barcelona's Lionel Messi.

Barcelona 3-0 Manchester United: 5 Things We Learned

By Naveen Kelvin | April 17, 2019

Manchester United were a team in shambles, as Barcelona thoroughly decimated them with a 3-0 win at the Camp Nou in the quarter-finals of the Champions League. Luke Shaw’s Old Trafford own-goal was added onto by a Lionel Messi brace, which was followed by a brilliant Philippe Coutinho goal to lead Barca into the semi-finals,…

Manchester United's Scott McTominay and Chris Smalling in action with Barcelona's Lionel Messi.

Manchester United 0-1 Barcelona: 5 Things We Learned

By Naveen Kelvin | April 11, 2019

Manchester United’s tryst with Barcelona continued at Old Trafford on Wednesday in the Champions League, as the Spanish side emerged victorious with a 1-0 scoreline courtesy of a Luke Shaw own goal. The game wasn’t the Barca walkover that most pundits had predicted. Quite to the contrary, the erstwhile confident and well-passing side was brilliant…

Barcelona's Lionel Messi celebrates scoring their first goal.

Throwback: Sir Alex Ferguson’s Tactic To Stop Leo Messi

By Kunal | April 9, 2019

Sir Alex Ferguson is unarguably one of the greatest managers the game of football has ever witnessed. He built several incredible rosters during his 26-year stint at Manchester United, transforming the club into a major European force. Not many teams have managed to best Sir Alex’s Red Devils on multiple occasions. However, one team that…

Atletico Madrid Midfielder Wants A Premier League Move

By Naveen Kelvin | April 5, 2019

As the football season comes into its final months, clubs are running helter-skelter to make plans for the pre-season and the summer transfer window. At this stage of the playing season, most sides have a clear-cut idea of the requirements and the areas that require investing in after the games have been wrapped up. However,…

Manchester United's Eric Bailly comes on as a substitute to replace Alexis Sanchez.

Real Madrid Planning A Shock Move For Manchester United Outcast

By Kunal | April 5, 2019

Real Madrid are planning a shock move for Manchester United defender Eric Bailly. Jose Mourinho’s first signing at the Old Trafford club, Bailly was expected to seal a long-term spot in the team’s defence. He did begin his career in England on an impressive note, but eventually fell down the Portuguese tactician’s pecking order. The…

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.