Bumper TV rights deals at home and abroad fuel clubs’ spending on players

Consumer protection agencies want online stars to reveal when they are paid for backing products

Real Madrid and Barcelona among seven clubs to receive illegal state aid

The England-Wales clash is more of a friendly given the intricate ties

Sweet volley earns unlikely point as Ronaldo fails to shine

Europe’s leading football clubs are pushing for radical changes to the prestigious tournament

A great manager serves football lessons with a little management in a cool, empathetic style

World’s richest club and local rival Atlético de Madrid punished for violating rules on minors

Wealthy buy stakes in clubs, but merchandise and advertising to 1.3bn consumers slow to take off

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Sporting officials fear dire consequences for club in event of breakaway from Spain

Spanish football club engages with fans off the pitch through a series of masters programmes

Balance of performance power varies between countries and over time

Aim-listed sports agency records $1.4m loss from Australia contest and agency acquisition

De Gea case shows even wealthy football clubs can foul up online form-filling

Football league strikes first collective agreement to screen matches

Decision paves the way for La Liga title race to resume