Messi retirement date not far away, says Valverde
"Although I don't think he's thinking about retiring now it's something which is in the air," the Barcelona boss said of Lionel Messi.
Is Fati the answer to Barca's post-Messi question?
Lionel Messi's not getting any younger at 32 years old. He knows it, and Barca know it. Enter Ansu Fati, a player just getting started.
Sources: Atletico want Cavani but PSG won't sell
Atletico Madrid are keen on signing Paris Saint-Germain striker Edinson Cavani in January to bolster their attacking options, sources have told ESPN
Top European clubs' best and worst transfers since 2009
The top European clubs have made some poor transfer decisions since 2009, but does the good outweigh the bad?
Sources: Madrid trio injured ahead of Clasico
Real Madrid's Eden Hazard will miss El Clasico after medical tests revealed he has a fracture in his right ankle, sources have told ESPN.
Real Madrid's Gareth Bale gets golf club in team's Secret Santa
Real Madrid had their annual Christmas party on Wednesday night. Gareth Bale showed up for the first time and got a funny gift.
Sources: Atletico to sign €30m Bruno Guimaraes
Atletico Madrid are on the verge of completing a deal for Brazilian midfielder Bruno Guimaraes, sources have told ESPN FC.
Ansu Fati pens new Barca deal with €170m clause
Barca teenager Ansu Fati signed his second new contract of the year with the Spanish champions until 2022 increasing his buy-out clause to €170m.
Atleti could be punished for 'Griezmann die' chants
Atletico Madrid could still face punishment after their supporters abused former player Antoine Griezmann with 'die chants' against Barcelona.
Is the Ballon d'Or what fuels Lionel Messi? (1:34)
Bale shocked by Real Madrid fan reaction
Gareth Bale has said being whistled by Real Madrid fans was "a shock" in the aftermath of the row over his flag celebration.
Sources: Madrid, Zidane at odds over Pogba bid
Zinedine Zidane and the Real Madrid hierarchy remain at odds over the signing of Paul Pogba, with the coach desperate for the Man United midfielder.
Fraud case against Messi foundation reopened
Fraud charges against Lionel Messi's charity have been reopened by a Spanish court.
How selling Koulibaly would make things worse at Napoli (1:29)
Sources: Govt. informed of Griezmann 'die' chants
The Spanish Football Federation has notified government authorities about the hostile chants directed at Antoine Griezmann in Sunday's La Liga game.
Messi: My retirement is approaching, time flies
Lionel Messi gave Barcelona fans a fright after winning the Ballon d'Or by saying he is conscious that he is approaching the end of his career.
Messi's Ballon d'Or-winning form might not be enough for Barca
Lionel Messi is having to do so much heavy lifting at Barcelona that the individual trophies inevitably come his way. But can he keep it up?
La Liga president resigns before new elections
La Liga president Javier Tebas resigned from his post on Monday in order to stand for re-election.
Why Messi deserved the Ballon d'Or over Van Dijk (1:55)
Weekend Overreactions: Solskjaer, Ancelotti next to be sacked? (1:29)
Gab & Juls clash over Atletico fans' Griezmann treatment (1:40)
Chicharito opens door to MLS move in future
Mexico forward Javier Hernandez has refused to rule out playing in Major League Soccer later in his career.
Messi tops Ronaldo, wins sixth Ballon d'Or award
Lionel Messi is the first men's footballer to win the Ballon d'Or award for a sixth time, while U.S. star Megan Rapinoe took the top women's award.
Atletico fans chant 'die' at Griezmann on return
Barcelona forward Antoine Griezmann was targeted by Atletico Madrid fans with chants of "die, die" on his first return to the club.
Griezmann is an outsider at Barca and an outcast at Atleti
Antoine Griezmann has yet to find his feet at Barcelona, and his return to Madrid revealed the extent to which he burned his bridges at Atletico.
La Liga Ladder
| TEAM | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barcelona | 14 | 10 | 1 | 3 | +20 | 31 |
| Real Madrid | 14 | 9 | 4 | 1 | +19 | 31 |
| Sevilla FC | 15 | 9 | 3 | 3 | +5 | 30 |
| Real Sociedad | 15 | 8 | 2 | 5 | +8 | 26 |
| Athletic Bilbao | 15 | 7 | 5 | 3 | +8 | 26 |
| Atletico Madrid | 15 | 6 | 7 | 2 | +6 | 25 |
| Getafe | 15 | 6 | 6 | 3 | +7 | 24 |
| Valencia | 15 | 6 | 5 | 4 | +1 | 23 |
| Osasuna | 15 | 5 | 7 | 3 | +4 | 22 |
| Granada | 15 | 6 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 21 |
| Levante | 15 | 6 | 2 | 7 | -3 | 20 |
| Real Betis | 15 | 5 | 4 | 6 | -6 | 19 |
| Villarreal | 15 | 5 | 3 | 7 | +4 | 18 |
| Alavés | 15 | 5 | 3 | 7 | -3 | 18 |
| Real Valladolid | 15 | 4 | 6 | 5 | -4 | 18 |
| Eibar | 15 | 4 | 3 | 8 | -12 | 15 |
| Mallorca | 15 | 4 | 2 | 9 | -9 | 14 |
| Celta Vigo | 15 | 3 | 4 | 8 | -10 | 13 |
| Espanyol | 15 | 2 | 3 | 10 | -18 | 9 |
| Leganes | 15 | 1 | 3 | 11 | -17 | 6 |