Luis Suarez

Sent-off Suarez hoping for Copa del Rey final ban reprieve

Barcelona - Arab Today

Luis Suarez is hoping an appeal will save him from missing the Copa del Rey final after being sent off for Barcelona in a bad-tempered semi-final, second leg against Atletico Madrid. Suarez scored Barcelona's goal as three players were dismissed in a 1-1 draw on Tuesday that secured Barca's place in a fourth straight final 3-2 on aggregate. However, theRead more

Barcelona "obliged" to fight back striker Luis Suarez insists

Madrid - ArabToday

Barcelona striker Luis Suarez insists the Catalans are "obliged" to chase down Real Madrid at the top of La Liga, despite losing more ground on the European champions in a 1-1 draw at Villarreal on Sunday. Even a fabulous last minute Lionel Messi free-kick couldn't prevent Barca falling five points behind Madrid, who also have a game in hand, afterRead more

Will learn from Euro exit

Glasgow - Arab Today

Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers said the experience of competing against some of the best players in Europe would prove invaluable for his young side after their Champions League exit. Rodgers looked on from the touchline as Lionel Messi inspired Barcelona to a 2-0 win over the Scottish champions at Celtic Park on Wednesday to book their place in the lastRead more

Suarez in blockbuster Barcelona extension talks

Uruguay - Arab Today

European Golden Shoe winner Luis Suarez said negotiations to extend his contract with Barcelona until 2021 were running smoothly. The 29-year-old, who claimed the award for a second time after finishing top scorer across Europe last season, originally joined Barcelona on a five-year deal from Liverpool in 2014. “Negotiations are moving along nicely in the right direction,” Suarez told aRead more

Messi scores on return in Barca rout

Madrid - Arab Today

Lionel Messi took just three minutes to score on his return from injury as Barcelona enjoyed the perfect preparation for the visit of Manchester City in midweek with a 4-0 thrashing of Deportivo la Coruna on Saturday. The Spanish champions were already 3-0 up thanks to Luis Suarez and a double from Rafinha when Messi was introduced after nearly aRead more

Messi returns as Barca, Madrid battle ‘FIFA virus’

Madrid - Arab Today

Argentina’s pain is Barcelona’s gain as Lionel Messi returns for the Spanish champions when Deportivo la Coruna visit the Camp Nou on Saturday after being sidelined for three weeks with a groin injury. Messi missed Argentina’s World Cup qualifiers against Peru and Paraguay as La Albiceleste’s struggles without the five-time World Player of the Year continued, putting at risk theirRead more

No Messi, no problem as Barca put five past Sporting Gijon

Madrid - Arab Today

Two goals in two first-half minutes from Luis Suarez and Rafinha put Barcelona on track to a 5-0 win away to Sporting Gijon on Saturday afternoon which seems to answer the question over whether or not they can still perform without Leo Messi. Barcelona coach Luis Enrique made five changes from the side which drew 1-1 at home to AtleticoRead more

Alaves the heroes of the week in Spanish Liga

Madrid - Arab Today

Newly promoted Deportivo Alaves produced the surprise of the week and perhaps of the season when they won 2-1 away to FC Barcelona in the third round of games in Spain's Primera Liga. Barca rested key players and paid the price for leaving Leo Messi, Luis Suarez and Andres Iniesta on the bench and Sergi Roberto and Gerard Pique inRead more

5 most expensive transfers

London - Arab Today

Five most expensive transfers after Italian champions Juventus splashed out 90 million euros ($98.8m, £75.3m) to prise Argentina striker Gonzalo Higuain away from Napoli on Tuesday: Gareth Bale (WAL) Spurs to Real Madrid £85.1m 2013: Welsh forward whose performances for an attractive Spurs side launched Real into a massive bid. The English side could not refuse such advances and letRead more

Uruguay counting on Luis Suarez's presence at Copa America

Montrvideo - XINHUA

Uruguay's national soccer team are hopeful that Luis Suarez will be present during the 2016 Centennial Copa America after suffering a muscular injury which will leave him out of action for three weeks, the team's medic, Alberto Pan, said on Monday. "He will need approximately three weeks to recover," said Pan regarding the Spanish league goalscorer in view of theRead more