Alfredo Di Stefano

LaLiga: Barcelona dismiss Lionel Messi's injury concern reports after footballer misses group training session

Barcelona said there was no reason to worry about Messi, and that he simply underwent an alternative training program in the gym, some reports said there could be more to it.

LaLiga: 38-year-old Real Betis captain Joaquin Sanchez becomes oldest player to score hat-trick after bagging three against Athletic Bilbao

Sanchez made it 3-0 with a superb first-time finish into the bottom corner in the 20th minute, overtaking the late Alfredo di Stefano as the oldest player to score a La Liga hat-trick, whose last treble was in 1964 when he was 37

LaLiga: Barcelona manager Ernesto Valverde says Lionel Messi's retirement date not far away

Barcelona manager Ernesto Valverde said the football world must get used to the idea that Lionel Messi will retire in the near future, adding that he will cherish being able to tell people he was able to coach the Argentine.

How Cristiano Ronaldo became Real Madrid's greatest ever player despite recurring tensions with the club

After sealing his move to Juventus, Cristiano Ronaldo leaves Real Madrid following nine eventful, trophy laden seasons at the aristocrats of Spanish football having established himself as their most influential player since Alfredo Di Stefano.

Cristiano Ronaldo will remembered in the same light as Alfredo Di Stefano, says Real Madrid manager Zinedin Zidane

Ronaldo is now trying to lead another prolonged period of European success, with Real gunning for their third consecutive Champions League triumph, and fourth in five

Cristiano Ronaldo beats Lionel Messi, Neymar to claim record-equalling fifth Ballon d'Or award

Ronaldo, who also won the FIFA Men's Player of the Year award in October, added the 2017 Ballon d'Or to his previous wins in 2008, 2013, 2014 and 2016.

Champions League: Real Madrid's incredible title defence sets new precedent for other super clubs

Real Madrid might be a model for other super clubs to follow, those which are not in thrall of a particular way of playing. By setting an example, Zidane has earned the right to be called great once again. It is time for the gates of the pantheon to reopen.

Champions League final: Real Madrid's bid for history faces stern test from treble-chasing Juventus

Zinedine Zidane's former club Juventus stand between the Real Madrid coach and football history in Saturday's star-studded Champions League final in Cardiff.

Raul, Lionel Messi voted best La Liga players of all time; Cristiano Ronaldo comes in 23rd

Raul Gonzalez and Lionel Messi led the list of the best footballers in La Liga's history, according to a study conducted by the Centre for Research on Spanish Football History and Statistics.

Photos: Alfredo di Stefano leaves football world with countless memories

Real Madrid great Alfredo di Stefano died at the age of 88.