YOKOHAMA, Japan, Dec 15 (Reuters) - Barcelona and Spain striker David Villa broke his left leg during his side’s 4-0 Club World Cup semi-final victory over Al Sadd of Qatar in Japan on Thursday, ringing alarms bells for his club and country.“David has fractured his leg and will return to Barcelona for an operation as soon as possible,” Barca coach Pep Guardiola told reporters. ...Full Story »

Barcelona coach Pep Guardiola has dismissed Spanish media reports linking David Villa with a move away from the Nou Camp in the January transfer window. Sports newspaper Marca claimed oin Wednesday that the striker is ready to move on from Barca just 19 months into the four-year deal agreed following his 40million euro transfer from Valencia. The speculation over the Spain international's fu...Full Story »

Sami Khedira: Real Madrid midfielder has been linked with a move to Chelsea in January Chelsea manager Andre Villas-Boas has dismissed reports he is planning January bids for Real Madrid midfielder Sami Khedira and Barcelona striker David Villa. Villas-Boas brought the likes of Juan Mata and Raul Meireles to Stamford Bridge in the summer and is tipped to continue his squad overhaul in the Ne...Full Story »

Barcelona striker David Villa insists he is content in Catalonia despite recent reports of unrest. The former Valencia forward has endured a somewhat difficult start to the Primera Division campaign and trails his rivals by some distance in the goalscoring charts having scored just five times. He has also been dogged by suggestions there is a rift between himself and fellow forward Lionel Me...Full Story »

Reports in Spain have indicated that Liverpool could make a shock move for Barcelona striker David Villa.According to reports from Cadena SER, the striker has had a falling out with Lionel Messi, and the Liverpool hierarchy have made contact with Villa's agent to gauge his interest for a move to Anfield.Manager Kenny Dalglish is well aware that his side are lacking firepower upfront, despite t...Full Story »

Vicente del Bosque wants to remain coach of World Cup champion Spain beyond Euro 2012 but insists there "is no rush" to sign a contract extension. Del Bosque's side beat Liechtenstein 6-0 on Tuesday to secure top spot in Group I and qualify for next year's tournament in Poland and Ukraine where they will attempt to be the first European nation to defend the continental title after winning the W...Full Story »

Barcelona begin the defence of their Primera Division title against Villarreal on Monday night in buoyant mood after adding two more crowns to their increasingly overcrowded trophy room in the last fortnight - but coach Pep Guardiola is remaining grounded. After winning the Champions League and La Liga double last season, Barca defeated arch rivals Real Madrid to win the Spanish Supercopa 5-4...Full Story »

MADRID (AP)—Xabi Alonso’s second-half goal earned Real Madrid a 2-2 draw against Barcelona in a first-leg Spanish Supercup match the host largely dominated on Sunday. Alonso fired a low shot beyond goalkeeper Victor Valdes in the 54th minute to equalize after Barcelona had stunned Madrid by taking a 2-1 halftime lead. Madrid went ahead in the 13th through Mesut Oezil at the Santiag...Full Story »

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP)—David Villa scored on a header midway through the first half and Barcelona lived up to its reputation as the top club team in the world, beating Mexico’s Club America 2-0 Saturday in the final game of the Spanish team’s American tour. The win at Cowboys Stadium was the first for Barcelona in three tries in the World Football Challenge, an exhibition tou...Full Story »

DAVID VILLA has told Cesc Fabregas to join Barcelona.The Arsenal skipper remains the new European champions' No 1 transfer target.And Spain superstar Villa said: "I have a soft spot for Cesc. You know what he would give to the team."I hope he can come to Barcelona. Not only as a player but as someone who deserves to return."Arsenal have put a £54m price tag on the midfielder.Full Story »