Barcelona

Having already defeated Real Madrid twice in La Liga this season, Barcelona looks to upend Los Blancos in the 2013-2014 Copa del Rey championship match.

Real Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo has been ruled out of Wednesday's Copa del Rey final against Barcelona due to continuing thigh and knee issues. CR7 could also miss the UCL semifinals against Bayern Munich.

Due to an existing knee problem and recently diagnosed thigh strain, Cristiano Ronaldo could miss Real Madrid's upcoming UCL and Copa del Rey matches along with certain La Liga fixtures.

Following a knee injury to Barcelona keeper Víctor Valdés, Manchester United star David de Gea hopes to replace the veteran on Spain's roster during the upcoming World Cup.

Failing to abide by rules governing the transfer of players under the age of 18, La Liga giants Barcelona were recently slapped with a player signing ban for two consecutive transfer periods.

Don't miss first leg action in the UEFA Champions League quarterfinals between English power Manchester United and defending UCL champion Bayern Munich, who hope to begin another strong run Tuesday at Old Trafford.

After undergoing a successful knee operation, Barcelona and Spanish National team goalie Víctor Valdés will miss the next seven months, leaving him out of action for the 2014 World Cup in Brazil.

With ongoing protests taking center stage in Brazil less than three months before the start of the 2014 World Cup, singer Edu Krieger released the unofficial anti-World Cup theme "Desculpe, Neymar" in order to highlight what's really taking place.

Shakira has received a barrage of criticism on social media after she announced that she is recording a song for her new album in Catalan.

Shortly after his side dropped their first match in 32 tries, Cristiano Ronaldo said some words that did not sit well with everyone.

Find out when and where to watch Cristiano Ronaldo and Real Madrid as they look to eliminate Schalke 04 from the UEFA Champions League Round of 16.

Messi became the all time leading scorer breaking Paulino Alcántara's record.

Despite recent rumors suggesting he could join Manchester City, Lionel Messi is expected to remain with Barcelona, at least that's what club president Josep Maria Bartomeu would like.

Manchester City is bidding $270 million for Lionel Messi to transfer from Barcelona next season.

Find out where you can see each remaining UEFA Champions League match including the second leg matches in the Round of 16 including Man U vs. Olympiakos and Arsenal vs. Bayern Munich.

Don't miss Cristiano Ronaldo and the Portuguese National soccer team battle Cameroon in a pre-World Cup international friendly.

Set to end a strong career with Barcelona, defender Carles Puyol said this week that the 2013-2014 season will be his last at Camp Nou.

Following a 2-0 loss to Olympiakos in the opening leg of the UEFA Champions League, Manchester United striker Robin van Persie said his teammates sometimes clog up the spaces he likes to occupy offensively.

With Cristiano Ronaldo set to return, find out when and where to watch Real Madrid battle Schalke in the UEFA Champions League Round of 16.

With the knockout stage of the 2013-2014 UEFA Champions League set to begin, here's a complete schedule of events concerning each of the 16 teams in the field.

Barcelona and Real Madrid will battle for the Copa del Rey at Estadio de Mestalla, the home pitch of La Liga affiliate Valencia.

Despite being hit into the halftime break, Cristiano Ronaldo propelled Real Madrid to a 5-0 aggregate win over Atlético Madrid in the Copa del Rey semifinals.

Following a 2-0 win in the opening leg of the Spanish Copa del Rey semifinals, find out when and where to watch Barcelona attempt to move past Real Sociedad.

Though, Cristiano Ronaldo's three-game ban was upheld, official Miguel Ángel Ayza Gámez was suspended one month for not handling the situation appropriately.

Find out when and where to watch Real Madrid battle Atletico Madrid in the opening leg of the 2013-2014 Copa del Rey semifinals.

Despite stating that Messi would not be offered a new contract last month, Barcelona vice president Javier Faus said this week that the team and president Sandro Rossel are working to draw up a new deal that would make him the highest-paid player in professional soccer.

UEFA President Michel Platini voiced his displeasure with the FIFA Ballon d'Or voting process after Cristiano Ronaldo beat out Franck Ribery, who led Bayern Munich to three championships last season.

Despite earning less than international rival Cristiano Ronaldo and Barcelona teammate Neymar, Lionel Messi is not expected to earn a new contract at Camp Nou after signing a fresh deal back in February.

Despite rumors that he would return to the Emirates, Barcelona midfielder Alex Song recently indicated that he has no plans to head back to Arsenal and wants to finish out his contract at Camp Nou.

With the January transfer window approaching, Manchester United David Moyes has his sights set on making a splash, and the acquisition of Barca midfielder Andres Iniesta could be the move.