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De Gea an inspiration to young goalkeepers hoping to break into first team
Good showings at the youth level can quickly turn into first-team places for the right players
Advantage to Neymar in clash of debutants as Barcelona wins clasico 2-1
Neymar deserved to shine on a night that was almost entirely positive for Barca.
Carlo Ancelotti's Madrid slip six points behind their rivals after Neymar and Alexis Sanchez shine in Camp Nou.
Uncertainty at Madrid will come into focus after Saturday’s Clasico
The criticism aimed at Real's Carlo Ancelotti, Gareth Bale and Florentino Perez will be muted with a win over Barca.
Atletico Madrid not speculating over title tilt
Given their rotten luck and financial muscle of Barcelona and Real Madrid, capital side are focused on present, writes Andy Mitten.
United fans still missing Ronaldo’s genius
Primera Liga may be maligned as rating second to Premier League, but star players and playing achievements of their two leading clubs still represent benchmark, writes Andy Mitten.
Real Sociedad look to punch above their weight
Real Sociedad have endured a difficult start to the season. They visit Old Trafford for their Uefa Champions League match against Manchester United off Saturday’s 2-1 win at Valencia, only their second league win.
Sir Alex Ferguson: I would have strangled Ronaldo had he celebrated goal against United
The former manager writes of his admiration for Barcelona and disdain for Rafa Benitez. Andy Mitten reports.
Sir Alex Ferguson: David Beckham was never a ‘top player’
In his new autobiography, to be released on Wednesday, Sir Alex Ferguson talks about Italian corruption, falling out with Roy Keane and Wayne Rooney and why he didn't like Owen Hargreaves.
Choice quotes from Alex Ferguson’s new book
Thoughts from Sir Alex on Mesut Ozil, Wayne Rooney, Paulo Maldini, Roy Keane and the 2009 Champions League Final.
Saints fans keep the faith as Southampton ends losing skid at Old Trafford.
UAE U17 World Cup can offer Argentines a ticket to Europe
Eye-catching performances in the Emirates could be the launch pad for big moves and even big salaries, writes Andy Mitten.
Spain’s reign mainly down to plain facts
Spain have gone from being arguably one of the greatest international teams in history to being a very good side still ranked No 1, but they made hard work of too many opponents during World Cup qualification.
Spain sprinkles success around to the little guys
Spain boasts Barcelona’s Camp Nou and Real Madrid’s Bernabeu, yet they are seldom the stage for national team matches. Instead, Spain work their way around not just favoured venues, but a range of smaller stadiums, taking the European and world champions to the provinces. It works.
U17 World Cup at Finland in 2003 allowed Fabregas to flourish
The career of Barcelona and Spain’s Cesc Fabregas took off a decade ago thanks to the Fifa Under 17 World Cup.
