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Spanish La Liga

Spanish La Liga
La Primera Liga, commonly known as La Liga, is the top professional football division in Spanish football. It was founded in 1929. It is contested by 20 teams, with the three lowest-placed teams relegated. Nine teams have been crowned champions in its history, with Real Madrid winning the title a record 33 times and Barcelona 25 times. Atletico Madrid, Valencia, and Deportivo de La Coruna are among the competition's other winners. The current champions are Barcelona
Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi are among the oldest players this World Cup. Photos: @cristiano, @leomessi/Instagram
Fifa World Cup 2026

12 of the World Cup 2026’s oldest players, from Ronaldo to Messi

Should Ronaldo still be playing? Is this Messi’s last World Cup? But neither are the oldest this tournament – Scotland’s Craig Gordon is 43.

Jose Mourinho agrees to return as Real Madrid boss after 13 years away: reports

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Real are football’s biggest earners, Liverpool top EPL despite mediocre seasons

Uefa

La Liga cancels plans for Barcelona v Villarreal clash in US after pushback

Decision to host game in Miami had been unpopular with coaches, players and fans, but league was prepared to go ahead regardless.

Players have been protesting at the start of La Liga matches. Photo: AFP
Italian Serie A

Uefa ‘reluctantly’ approves La Liga, Serie A matches overseas

European governing body president says decision ‘exceptional’ and ‘not setting a precedent’.

The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

Spanish football in Hong Kong? La Liga boss calls the city ‘perfect’ stage

As European supporters’ groups fight against move to play games abroad, Javier Tebas says overseas fans ‘have a right to see the matches’.

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The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

Hong Kong teenage footballer hopes Spain move blazes trail for city’s talent

Vito Wong is aiming high after transferring to CD San Roque de Lepe following spells with RCFC and BC Rangers.

Vito Wong (middle) carries the fight to the Manchester United under-16s in a match for a Hong Kong Premier Youth League Select team. Photo: Handout
Italian Serie A

EU official says playing La Liga, Serie A games abroad a ‘betrayal’ of fans

European league bosses hit back at comments directed at plans for games in Australia and Miami.

FC Barcelona cancel Japan match citing breaches, South Korea game under threat

La Liga champions say two scheduled friendlies in South Korea next week will go ahead if conditions are met.

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Is Barcelona’s teen superstar Lamine Yamal making shock move to China?

Spain winger pictured in Shanghai wearing Chinese football team’s shirt.

Barcelona’s Lamine Yamal holds the Spanish Cup trophy following victory over Real Madrid in April. Photo: AP

FC Barcelona reveal Asia pre-season tour destinations, ticket details

The La Liga and Copa del Rey winners announce plans to return to region for first time since 2019.

La Liga champions Barcelona will be returning to Asia for their pre-season for the first time in six years. Photo: AFP
Hong Kong Football Festival

Real Madrid icon could be heading to Hong Kong for Football Festival – sources

Luka Modric will end his 13-year spell with the Spanish giants following this summer’s Fifa Club World Cup in the United States.

English Premier League

Real Madrid sign Alexander-Arnold, paying fee to get him for Club World Cup

England defender will be available to play in the new tournament in the United States in June and July.

Fame and celebrity

Meet Real Madrid star Jude Bellingham’s girlfriend, Ashlyn Castro

The start of Bellingham’s relationship with Castro was plagued by rumours of infidelity – the pair appear to be going strong, however, with the influencer appearing at a recent Real Madrid game.

Meet Real Madrid star Jude Bellingham’s girlfriend, LA influencer Ashlyn Castro. Photos: @judebellingham, @ashlyncastro/Instagram

Bellingham among three Real Madrid players sent off as Barcelona win fiery final

Substitute Antonio Rudiger sees red for ‘throwing an object’ at referee amid pre-match controversy surrounding officials.

Barcelona players celebrate victory over Real Madrid in the Copa del Rey final in Seville. Photo: EPA
Crime

Brazil footballer Dani Alves’ rape conviction annulled

Alves was sentenced to 4½ years in jail in February last year for raping a young woman in the VIP bathroom of a Barcelona nightclub in 2022.

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While you were sleeping

No goals for Cole as Chelsea thrash Saints, Barca and Atletico in 8-goal thriller

It’s now seven games without a goal for Cole Palmer, but Chelsea end run of three consecutive defeats with 4-0 win at home.

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The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

Hong Kong coach on life-changing injury amid Beckham, Guardiola, Ronaldo battles

Roberto Losada carving out fine managerial career in Hong Kong 15 years after coming from Spain to join Kitchee.

Roberto Losada celebrates Real Valladolid’s decisive goal at Real Madrid in a 2005 Spanish cup tie. Photo: AP
The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

FC Barcelona ‘signed’ to play in Hong Kong – but ‘unsent email’ row pauses talks

Organiser disputes Kai Tak Sports Park’s version of events after reports that application form was not returned.

English Premier League

Guardiola will ‘turn around’ Manchester City, say Barca greats Figo and Puyol

Catalan boss in midst of unprecedented struggle with English Premier League champions City, who have lost eight times in past 11 games.

Opinion | Madrid, Barca legends trotting on pitch sum up Hong Kong mega-events approach

A pointless friendly, involving ageing footballers who will hobble around playing fancy passes as part of a corporate jolly to Asia.

World Cup winner Roberto Carlos will be among the legends in action when former Real Madrid and Barcelona players meet in December in Hong Kong. Photo: EPA
The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

FA chief hopes Kai Tak lures big clubs, as Barca and Real legends sign city deal

Luis Garcia and Fernando Morientes among those who commit to play at Hong Kong Stadium in December clash between Barcelona and Real Madrid.

Iker Casillas is among the blue-chip names coming to Hong Kong for the Real Madrid vs Barcelona legends match. Photo: Reuters

Valencia fans leave Singapore with ‘stern warning’ after protest against owner Lim

Police had seized passports of Spanish couple, who were reportedly on honeymoon, for ‘taking part in a public assembly without a permit’.

Singapore

Singapore ‘confiscates Spanish football fans’ passports’ after Peter Lim protest

Couple investigated after taking photos in Singapore with banner saying ‘Lim go home’, aimed at Valencia club owner, officials in Spain say.

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English Premier League

Man United, Liverpool, Real Madrid: which is the most supported club in Hong Kong?

The Post has trawled through the internet and looked at various supporters clubs to determined which club has biggest following in the city.

Europe’s biggest football clubs have a huge following in Hong Kong with supporters often waking up in the early hours to watch their teams. Photo: Yik Yeung-man
English Premier League

8 richest football managers in the world, from Alex Ferguson to Zinedine Zidane

How do current managers Carlo Ancelotti, Pep Guardiola, Diego Simeone, José Mourinho and Wayne Rooney stack up against legends like Ferguson, Zidane and Jürgen Klopp?

Eight richest soccer managers in the world in 2024: net worths, ranked – including from left, Argentina’s Diego Simeone, Portugal’s José Mourinho and Italy’s Carlo Ancelotti. Photos: @simeone, @adidasoriginals, @mrancelotti/Instagram
The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

Hong Kong tour ‘big step forward’ for Euro giants Atletico, says manager Simeone

Three-time Uefa Europa League winners faced Kitchee on Wednesday as part of their preparations for the new season.

Diplomacy

Chinese embassy protests after Real Madrid fan’s ‘racist and sexist’ interview

Post-match street interview shows Spanish fan – later found to have Real links – singing to Chinese social media crew.

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