With Danilo's full approval in the bag, Real Madrid are set on trying to capture the Brazilian for €20-25 million. Such a deal would give Porto a €7-12m profit on what they originally forked out to bring in the full-back. This is small change compared to the roaring trade the Portuguese club prides itself on doing. Danilo, though, has a major bargaining chip in the fact that the ...Full Story »

During the Granada game, Luis Suarez and Ivan Rakitic proved to be a match made in heaven. The Uruguayan forward's uncanny ability to shake free off his mark near goal together with the Croat's eagle eye have given Barcelona another string to their already powerful bow. If there is a team that wholly depends on their midfielders to work properly, that team is Barcelona. Because of the way th...Full Story »

The Spanaird was unhappy that his side were not awarded a penalty in Sunday's 1-0 defeat at Torino, saying the decision could have changed the game Napoli boss Rafael Benitez said he has grown weary of talking about poor officiating after Sunday's Serie A loss at Torino. The Partenopei wanted a penalty when Emiliano Moretti appeared to handle in the area but their appeals were waved away by ...Full Story »

The Santiago Bernabeu faithful reacted negatively to the coach's decision to replace the attacking midfielder with Aiser Illarramendi in the draw with Villarreal Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti has defended his decision to substitute Isco during Sunday's disappointing 1-1 draw at home to Villarreal, explaining that it is not his problem if the club's supporters did not understand the thinki...Full Story »

Carlo Ancelotti has described Isco's place in his starting XI as non-negotiable if he continues his current run of form. "If he keeps playing like he has been, his place is non-negotiable", he told a press conference. Isco started the season on the bench, but right now he is first-choice at Real Madrid and Ancelotti has even ruled out benching him when Luka Modric, James Rodriguez and Sami Kh...Full Story »

Barcelona players celebrate a goal on Saturday Madrid: Barcelona moved to within a point of Real Madrid at the top of La Liga as Luis Suarez and Lionel Messi were on target in a 3-1 win at Granada on Saturday. Ivan Rakitic opened the scoring for the visitors as he profited from a mishit Suarez shot before half-time and Suarez himself then prodded in the second just after the break. Fran Rico'...Full Story »

Barcelona manager Luis Enrique commended Luis Suarez's great game against Granada, though during the match he was annoyed by the poor condition of the pitch at the Los Carmenes stadium, and congratulated both sides "on keeping their feet on this surface" "I'm very happy, and satisfied with the good work done by my team in the difficult circumstances surrounding the game. I congratulate the two ...Full Story »

The Catalan side built on their midweek win over Manchester City by comfortably seeing off the challenge of Saturday's hosts Luis Suarez's hot streak continued on Saturday as the Uruguayan inspired Barcelona's 3-1 win over Granada in La Liga. The former Liverpool star, who netted twice in Wednesday's 2-1 Champions League triumph at Manchester City, scored his fourth goal in as many matches an...Full Story »

CLUB HAS ALREADY CONTACTED PORTO FC Barcelona are set on reeling Danilo in and have informed Porto of their intentions. The Portuguese club's president, Pinto da Costa, is surprised by Barcelona's decision, as they are prohibited from signing any new players until next winter.He has asked those close to the Catalan club if the interest in the Brazilian is real or just a ruse to frustrate any at...Full Story »

SPECIAL REPORT: Despite the Blaugrana’s fine midweek win against Manchester City, the coach has a difficult relationship with his playing staff and star man Luis Enrique acknowledges that his future at Camp Nou is far from secure as he continues to endure a difficult relationship with Lionel Messi and the Barcelona squad.The Asturian only took over as coach of the Blaugrana last summer bu...Full Story »