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Wins for Argentina and Chile | FC Barcelona
Rodrigo Palacio opened the scoring from a corner in the first half, and after the break FC Barcelona’s Javier Mascherano scored his first goal for his country in seven years by converting the rebound after his club colleague Messi had sent an exquisite free kick onto the post. Maxi Rodríguez scored the third in the 61st minute after a generous pass from Palacio.
FC Barcelona's 13 internationals continue to prepare for the World Cup | FC Barcelona
This Wednesday Gerard Piqué talked to the press. The center back says that Spain have a shot at retaining their title. "In a World Cup anything can happen. We are candidates to win, but we aren’t the only team favoured to win," said Piqué.
Frans Hoek analyses Ter Stegen | FC Barcelona
"I don’t know him very well, but I do remember him from when I was at Bayern Munich (2010/11). He’s a young keeper who has done well at Borussia Monchendgladbach since his first game", said Hoek. "He’s talented and has every chance of doing well at Barça."
Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo and Luis Suarez named world's most valuable players in study | Football News | Sky Sports
Barcelona forward Lionel Messi is the most valuable player in world football and worth almost twice as much as Cristiano Ronaldo, according to a study by the CIES Football Observatory. The ninth edition of the annual football review has estimated the Argentina international's value at £161.5million ahead of second-placed Ronaldo on £85.2m and Liverpool's Luis Suarez, whose worth is put at £79.4m.
Five end-of-season beauties | FC Barcelona
The season is coming to an end for the Barça youth teams. Some had final league fixtures to play, others are taking part in international tournaments around the world. But all of them were producing goals worth savouring.
Wolves sign second Barcelona starlet | Express & Star
The 19-year-old, who is set to go into the Under-21s development squad, started nine of the 10 matches as Barca lifted the UEFA Youth League in April, beating Benfica in the final. The capture of Ortega follows the signing of attacking midfielder Albert Torras last August from Barca and Ortega will similarly slot into their youth ranks.
David Villa to end Spain career after World Cup - Goal.com
David Villa has announced that he will bring an end to his international career after the World Cup. The 32-year-old has won 95 caps for the Spanish national side and, with a move to MLS in 2015 to New York City FC confirmed, Villa is looking to focus on his club career after the campaign in Brazil.
Villa to play for Melbourne | Football Espana
David Villa will play for Australian side Melbourne City prior to his move to New York City FC. AS reports the Spain striker as confirming he will turn out for the A-League outfit on loan prior to taking to the field for his new club. As many as 10 games are expected for the former Atletico Madrid forward.
Diego Costa passes Chelsea medical - Goal.com
The Stamford Bridge club is poised to finalize the 43 million euro signing of the Atletico Madrid striker, after agreeing to the terms of the deal. Diego Costa has completed a medical at Chelsea and is now on the verge of completing a 43 million euro move from Atletico Madrid.
Coentrao to renew Madrid deal | Football Espana
Fabio Coentrao is to sign a new contract with Real Madrid that will see the left-back tied to the club until 2019. Marca reports that Coentrao’s new deal will see him earn €4m a year, roughly the level of the average salary in the Madrid squad. The terms of the contract run until the end of the 2018-19 season and the renewal wasn’t spurred by Coentrao’s performances to end the season. It was instead a pre-planned offer.
English game set to welcome Spanish armada of coaching talent | Eurosport
World champions Spain are en-route to Brazil to defend their crown. They reign in Europe too, as do Spanish club sides. Real Madrid won their 10th European Cup and Sevilla won the Europa League. The stock of Spanish football remains at an all-time high, with Spanish football professionals knowing they're in demand outside the country - and not only at the elite level.
Rayo Vallecano complete double signing of Antonio Amaya and Derek Boateng | Football News | Sky Sports
Rayo Vallecano have announced the signings of two new players with Antonio Amaya and Derek Boateng joining the Primera Division club. Experienced centre-back Amaya, 31, has agreed a two-year deal with Rayo, returning to the club where he started his career. He also spent a season on loan at Vallecas from Wigan in 2010.
