Barcelona’s financial problems over the last few years have been well-documented, and although things seem to be improving gradually, there is still a long way to go before parity is restored. Expenses may be decreasing, but there is still a significant amount of money that Barcelona needs to pay out in transfer fees – both […] The post Barcelona still owe over €100m in unpaid transfer fees, Leeds United and Manchester City most affected appeared first on Football España ..read more

Sevilla continued their strong El Gran Derbi form on Sunday with a 1-0 victory at the Ramon Sanchez-Pizjuan. However, controversy has surrounded the winning moment, with Real Betis furious that a penalty was called against Diego Llorente. Llorente was adjudged to have handled inside the area. On-field referee Juan Martinez Munuera awarded the penalty, and […] The post “I don’t know why…” – Real Betis labelled as sore losers by Sevilla after El Gran Derbi penalty drama appeared first on Football España ..read more

Sevilla’s impressive form in El Gran Derbi continued on Sunday, as they secured a 1-0 victory over arch rivals Real Betis at the Ramon Sanchez-Pizjuan. Dode Lukebakio got the winner, but he is not the one to receive all of the accolades for the success – those go to Jesus Navas, who was making his […] The post Jesus Navas pays tribute to Sevilla supporters after making final El Gran Derbi appearance appeared first on Football España ..read more

The last 11 months have been incredibly difficult for Gavi. Last November, he sustained a serious knee injury while playing for Spain – since then, he has been on the long road to recovery, although it is finally almost over. Gavi has been in training with Barcelona over the last couple of weeks. According to […] The post Gavi expected to make long-awaited injury comeback in Barcelona’s next fixture appeared first on Football España ..read more

Sunday’s La Liga action featured three missed penalties, and one converted, as Girona edged out Athletic Club. Jesus Navas sealed a final derby win as Sevilla beat Real Betis with Atletico Madrid held to a late draw at Real Sociedad. Here’s how the action played out… Girona 2-1 Athletic Club Girona sealed their first league […] The post La Liga Round Up: Jesus Navas seals final Sevilla derby win as La Real hold Atletico Madrid appeared first on Football España ..read more

Barcelona have had rotten luck with injuries so far this season, and during last month’s Catalan derby victory at Girona, they suffered an important one when Dani Olmo was struck down with a muscular problem. He was ruled out for 4-5 weeks, which was tough to take after his strong start to life back at […] The post Barcelona expect to have key player available for Bayern Munich and Real Madrid fixtures appeared first on Football España ..read more

After suffering a life-threatening head trauma over a year ago, Sergio Rico was a footballer again on Tuesday night, featuring for the first time for new club Al-Gharafa in Qatar. The 31-year-old had been without a club until September after his deal at Paris Saint-Germain expired, before signing with the same team as compatriot Joselu […] The post Ex-PSG, Fulham and Sevilla goalkeeper Sergio Rico returns to football with a win appeared first on Football España ..read more

Sevilla captain Jesus Navas has confirmed that this will be his last ever Seville derby against Real Betis on Sunday night. The 38-year-old is due to retire at the end of the calendar year, but is desperate to play at the Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan one last time against their rivals. Navas is battling severe hip […] The post Sevilla legend Jesus Navas confirms last ever derby clash ahead of potential record appeared first on Football España ..read more

A judge has ruled in favour of allowing the body of legendary Diego Armando Maradona to be exhumed and transferred in Buenos Aires. The iconic footballer, who died in 2020, has been buried in the Bella Vista cemetary until now, also in Buenos Aires. Argentina went into days of morning and an hours-long procession to […] The post Judge in Argentina gives permission to move body of legend Diego Maradona appeared first on Football España ..read more

Matteo Moretto gives Football España exclusive information on the latest deals dominating the papers in Spain, as revealed in Fabrizio Romano’s Daily Briefing Atletico Madrid strengthened where they wanted to this summer, but not everyone was their top target Atletico Madrid spent big this summer, and only in 2019 did they put down more money for […] The post Matteo Moretto Transfer Column: Lamine Yamal, Frenkie de Jong and Atletico Madrid summer appeared first on Football España ..read more