Espanyol news

JJ Watt has added La Liga side Espanyol to his European football club portfolio after Velocity Sport Limited's takeover was completed on Thursday. Barcelona's rivals become the second club under VSL's ownership after Premier League side Burnley, where Watt is a minority investor. The former NFL star is also involved in the acquisition and quickly posted his first message on X after the deal was finalised.

Alan Pace, who owns Premier League outfit Burnley, has successfully completed the takeover of Spanish side Espanyol, who are the second-biggest team in Catalunya behind Barcelona. Pace spoke ambitiously about his plans to make the Catalan club into a top six side in La Liga, with his dream not only to win the Champions League, but also to turn them into a global brand.

Controversy has erupted in Spain after the television broadcast of Real Oviedo’s clash with Espanyol cut away from the opening moments of play, missing both teams’ planned 15-second protest against La Liga’s decision to move Barcelona’s upcoming league game to Miami. The censorship has drawn fresh criticism of the league’s handling of its controversial U.S. expansion plan.

How to watch La Liga match between Espanyol and Sevilla, as well as kick-off time and team news.

How to watch La Liga match between Barcelona and Espanyol, as well as kick-off time and team news.

How to watch La Liga match between Getafe and Espanyol, as well as kick-off time and team news.

How to watch La Liga match between Espanyol and Valencia, as well as kick-off time and team news.

How to watch the La Liga match between Espanyol and Real Madrid, as well as kick-off time and team news

How to watch La Liga match between Espanyol and Las Palmas, as well as kick-off time and team news.

How to watch the La Liga match between Espanyol and Atletico Madrid, as well as kick-off time and team news.

How to watch the La Liga match between Espanyol and Mallorca, as well as kick-off time and team news.

How to watch La Liga match between Girona and Espanyol, as well as kick-off time and team news.

GOAL runs the rule over the British players earning a living away from their homeland, with plenty more stars deciding to leave the comforts of Great Britain in search of a better footballing life elsewhere. The Premier League is still obviously one of the world's most entertaining divisions and the Championship can prove fantastic for development, but there are more options out there.