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La Liga Able To Resume Season On June 8th

May 23, 2020 4:51 PM

La Liga matches can resume behind closed doors starting on June 8th, according to Spain's prime minister Pedro Sanchez.

La Liga president Javier Tebas recently stated that he wants matches to begin around June 12th.

"Spain has done what it should and now new horizons are opening for everyone. The time has come to bring back many day-to-day activities," said Sanchez.

"From 8 June, La Liga will be back. Spanish football has a huge following but it will not be the only recreational activity that will return."


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5 Players In Spain's First, Second Division Test Positive For COVID-19

May 10, 2020 1:06 PM

5 players from La Liga's first and second division have tested positive for COVID-19.

"Between the clubs of [the first and second divisions], five positive cases have been detected among players, all of them asymptomatic and in the final stage of the illness," released the league in a statement.

The players, who are in isolation, will be able to rejoin their teammates when they test negative twice over a span of 72 hours.

Barcelona were one of several clubs to resume training on Friday.

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Atletico Madrid, Espanyol To Cut Player Wages

Mar 27, 2020 2:27 PM

Atletico Madrid and Espanyol are cutting player wages to make up for lost revenue during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Barcelona have also cut wages due to the suspension of La Liga.

Atletico Madrid CEO Miguel Angel Gil Marin wrote in a letter that the cuts had “a single objective[:] to guarantee the survival of the club.” 

Espanyol announced that the wage cuts would only apply to the men's and women's first team to the B team, and both U19 sides.

Real Valladolid announced that none of their staff would be cut while matches were suspended. 

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Spanish FA Offers $540 Million Bailout For La Liga Clubs

Mar 25, 2020 1:08 PM

The Royal Spanish Football Federation announced a $540 million bailout for clubs in Spain's first and second division to help cover costs during the COVID-19 pandemic.

La Liga suspended their schedule indefinitely due to the severity of the virus in Spain.

"We want to offer La Liga the possibility to sit down and get the financing for first and second division clubs. We have spoken to several banks and are able to offer a credit line worth €500m to first and second division clubs that are struggling and that can be repaid in the next four, five or six years," said Spanish FA president Luis Rubiales.

Rubiales also said that a potential May return for the league is impossible given the current state of the country.

"We think it's practically impossible to resume competitions at the beginning of May. We have temporary hospitals being put up in Madrid and the military emergency units [UME] are out on the streets," said Rubiales. 

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Real Valladolid, Osasuna, Eibar Reject Tests For COVID-19

Mar 19, 2020 1:19 PM

Several La Liga sides, including Real Valladolid, Osasuna, and Eibar, have rejected testing for the coronavirus.

Clubs have donated their testing kits to vulnerable groups with symptoms.

"It's true that La Liga put at our disposal the tests but we haven't used them because of medical and social criteria," said Real Valladolid spokesman David Espinar.

"None of our players have symptoms and we believe there are other groups that are less privileged and in more need. They are the ones that should have priority."

La Liga hired a private medical service to administer over 500 tests to players.

The practice drew criticism from Spanish FA president Luis Rubiales, who called the testing "totally unpatriotic."

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Javier Tebas Confident La Liga Will Complete Season

Mar 15, 2020 5:19 PM

La Liga president Javier Tebas said he was confident that league would complete its season.

La Liga matchday was suspended two weeks due to fears surrounding COVID-19.

Tebas said he was fearful of the financial ramifications for a lost season.

"We're working on that other virus which is seeing what happens with our contracts around the world. We have 100 different obligations with 100 operators around the world and, if there's no broadcasting, there's no earning. We're working to see if we can fit in some calendars in order to soften the economic blow that will arrive.

"It's difficult for Europe's big clubs too, not just the small ones. They play in Europe and also earn lots [of money]. If the competitions are suspended, everything is revised and revenues are a lot lower. All the budgets of the teams are going to be comprised if the season doesn't get finished, but I'm convinced that it will get finished," said Tebas. 

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Real Madrid Players Quarantined, La Liga Suspend Season For Two Weeks

Mar 12, 2020 12:10 PM

La Liga suspended its season for the next two matchdays after Real Madrid players went into quarantine.

Real Madrid were quarantined after a basketball player tested positive for coronavirus.

"Given the circumstances that are coming to light this morning, referring to the quarantine established in Real Madrid and the possible cases in players from other clubs, La Liga considers it appropriate to continue to the next phase of the protocol of action against COVID-19. As a result, in accordance with the measures established in Royal Decree 664/1997 of May 12, [La Liga] agrees to postpone at least the next two match days," released the league in a statement.

La Liga matches were previously scheduled to be played behind closed doors.

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Vinicius Could Go On Loan During Winter Window

Nov 26, 2019 2:23 PM

Zinedine Zidane is pushing for a loan move for Vinicius over the winter transfer window.

The 19-year-old Vinicius, who has reportedly yet to convince Zidane, has been benched for 4 out of the last 7 matches.

Real Valladolid tried to acquire Vincius on loan last summer.

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Ronaldo Nazario Looking To Purchase Team In Portugal

Nov 6, 2019 2:36 PM

Ronaldo Nazario is reportedly looking to expand his portfolio of soccer clubs to Portugal.

Ronaldo currently owns 51% of Real Valladolid.

"One day I was in Russia and I received a call from someone connected to Valladolid. That was what I was looking for: a club with a great history, an hour and forty minutes away from Madrid. But another factor was the price. It's a 90-year-old club, many years in the first division, the only team in a city with 300,000 people," explained Ronaldo of his decision to purchase Valladolid.

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Valladolid Sporting Director: Messi Is A Smallpox With No Vaccine

Oct 30, 2019 1:56 PM

Real Valladolid sporting director David Espinar described Messi as a virus following Barcelona's 5-1 win against his club.

Espinar also described the mutual respect between Messi and Ronaldo. Ronaldo is the majority owner of Valladolid.

"Messi is a smallpox, but there is no vaccine. He is an admirer of Ronaldo Nazario, and our president has already said that he admires him. It's a mutual feeling, and Ronaldo will have been as astonishing as everyone tonight but feeling a little bitter that Messi has done this against us," said Espinar.

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