Barca hopeful Pep will sign new deal

Club director Zubizarreta believes head coach Guardiola, whose contract expires in June, will extend his stay with the Catalans and says he is not looking at any potential replacements

Van Persie denies Madrid link

The Arsenal striker, through his official Twitter account, has claimed that he did not discuss being flattered by interest from the Spanish giants, saying he "never gave any interview"

'Real Madrid are favourites for La Liga'

Former Liverpool and Inter coach Rafael Benitez believes that Los Blancos have the advantage over their bitter rivals Barcelona in the race for the Primera Division title this season

'England can still win Euro 2012'

EXCLUSIVE: Former Manchester United striker Ruud van Nistelrooy admits Fabio Capello's departure is a major blow, but feels the Three Lions can still go all the way in this summer's event

Pepe 'a real fighter', says Roberto Carlos

The legendary left-back admits the Blancos centre-back can be hot-tempered, but feels that his never-say-die attitude embodies the style and fighting spirit of Real Madrid

'Barca are stronger now than four years ago'

Gerard Pique has dismissed the notion that Pep Guardiola is losing interest in his job as the Barcelona coach and insists that the Blaugrana are a better side than they were when the Catalan took over