Liga de Fútbol Profesional (LFP)
LFP details plans for new World Challenge concept
The Spanish Football League (LFP) has shed further light on its ambitious plans for a World Challenge friendly competition by announcing that eight countries are already confirmed for the initiative.
Spanish clubs make progress in debt-cutting drive
Spanish Liga and Segunda Division football clubs cut their debt to the country’s tax authorities by 20.8 per cent between January 1, 2012 and May 31, 2013, according to the Spanish government.
Barcelona executive makes Champions League call
Javier Faus, vice-president of Spanish Liga football club Barcelona, has called for the expansion of the Uefa Champions League as well as the reduction of national top divisions by up to four clubs.
Multiple takeover bids received for Valencia
The main creditor of financially-embattled Spanish Liga team Valencia, Bankia, has received “multiple offers” for the top-tier football club after the expiry of yesterday’s deadline for bids.
Spanish league unveils ambitious World Challenge tournament
The Spanish Football League (LFP) has announced that it will commemorate the 85th anniversary of professional football in Spain by launching a World Challenge friendly competition.
Brussels confirms details of Spanish football investigation
The European Commission has opened a three-pronged investigation into allegations that several Spanish Liga football clubs, including Real Madrid and Barcelona, benefited unfairly from state support.
Valencia seeks buyer to alleviate financial worries
Spanish Liga football club Valencia faces the prospect of being put up for sale in a bid to resolve its long-standing financial problems.
LFP chief: TPO ban is holding Spanish football back
Spanish Football League (LFP) president Javier Tebas has again backed the controversial third-party player ownership (TPO) model as providing a means to boost the competitiveness of La Liga.
Valencia scales down new stadium plans
Spanish La Liga football club Valencia has unveiled a scaled back redesign for its long-delayed Nuevo Mestalla stadium, but has stressed that it will remain one of the world’s leading venues when it is completed.
Real Madrid pays Ancelotti half Mourinho’s salary
Spanish La Liga giant Real Madrid has reportedly handed an annual salary of €7.5 million to its team coach Carlo Ancelotti, just over half of what it paid his predecessor Jose Mourinho.
Malaga clears debt following UEFA ban
Spanish La Liga football club Malaga has cleared its financial debt, following its exclusion from participating in this season’s UEFA tournaments under financial fair play regulations.
LFP confirms Real Madrid’s €541m debt
The Spanish Football League (LFP) has confirmed reports that Real Madrid’s debt stands at €541 million, but has moved to defend the club’s status by stating it has “excellent financial management”.
Bernabeu revamp to include title sponsor
Real Madrid president Florentino Perez has revealed that the Spanish La Liga giant could start development of its Bernabeu stadium as early as next summer, with naming rights up for grabs too.
Spanish LFP head: 8-10 matches fixed per season
Spanish Football League (LFP) president Javier Tebas Medrano has revealed that between eight and 10 matches in Spain's top two divisions are fixed each season.
Real Madrid in €541m debt – financial expert
Spanish La Liga giant Real Madrid is reportedly hiding the scale of its debt that could be as high as €541 million, according to a Spanish economist.
Go Barca abandons vote of no confidence
The ‘Go Barca’ pressure group has withdrawn its efforts to bring a vote of no confidence in Barcelona president Sandro Rosell, along with the club’s board, claiming that the “goalposts have been moved” in the administrative process.
Barca head could face vote of no confidence
Spanish La Liga’s Barcelona president Sandro Rosell, along with the football club’s board, has come under pressure after a group of members proposed an official ‘motion of censure’ against the current administration.