Liga de Fútbol Profesional (LFP)

The Spanish Football League (LFP) has signalled its intention to tap into the Middle Eastern market by establishing its first regional office in Dubai.

The Spanish LFP (football league) president Javier Tebas has encouraged third-party ownership (TPO) in the domestic game, a move at odds with UEFA’s drive to eradicate such business models.

Spanish La Liga football club Barcelona has projected its revenue to increase to €509 million this season, marking the first time it has surpassed the €500 million threshold.

Spanish La Liga club Atletico Madrid will continue construction of its new La Peineta stadium without installing a running track, following Madrid’s failure to secure the 2020 Olympics and its decision not to bid for the 2024 edition.

Spanish La Liga club Real Madrid has again claimed the title of being the only sports organisation to record yearly revenues in excess of €500 million, following its significant increase in net profit and reduction in debt.

Spanish La Liga giants Real Madrid and Barcelona could soon be forced by the European Commission (EC) to become private limited companies (plcs), according to The Independent.

The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) has again rejected Spanish La Liga club Rayo Vallecano’s appeal to overturn its exclusion from the UEFA Europa League over unpaid debts.

The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) has rejected Spanish La Liga club Rayo Vallecano’s appeal to compete in the UEFA Europa League next season.

The government of Spain has thrown its support behind an austerity plan for the country’s football clubs that will target a €1 billion reduction of their collective debts by 2016.

Owner of Serie A side Napoli Aurelio De Laurentiis is reportedly interested in purchasing English League One club Leyton Orient in a bid to develop young players through loans.

Former Barcelona president Joan Laporta has signalled his intention to return to the helm of the La Liga champion when elections are held in 2016.

Malaga vice-president Moayad Shatat has moved to reiterate Sheikh Abdullah Al-Thani’s commitment to the La Liga club amid renewed speculation regarding the Qatari’s ownership.

Spanish football club Valencia has elected Amadeo Salvo as its new president, following the La Liga giant’s financial troubles.

President of La Liga giants Real Madrid, Florentino Perez, has declared that he will campaign to keep his position in the June 16 elections.

Football’s governing body UEFA has halved Malaga’s suspension from all European competitions in line with financial fair play rules.