News reports
Order a long-term news report on La Liga
Every mention in the Ghanaian press over the period you choose, compiled as a PDF or Word document.
Verbatim sentences from the source article.
The Ghanaian Times
… Yamal helped Barcelona retain La Liga before becoming a world champion with Spain this summer, strengthening his claim for the game’s most prestigious individual award. …
I deserve Ballon d’Or-YamalJoy Online
Barcelona survived a late fightback from Levante to continue their perfect start to the La Liga campaign and move three points clear of Real Madrid at the top of the table. …
Lamine Yamal scores twice as Barcelona maintain perfect startJoy Online
… Málaga compete in La Liga in Spain’s top flight, giving the Ghanaian youngster an opportunity to develop in a highly competitive football environment. …
Ghanaian youngster Zayan Omar joins Spanish side MálagaJoy Online
… Rashford scored 14 goals in all competitions while on loan last season at Barcelona, who won La Liga and the Copa del Rey. …
Gordon a better fit for Barca than Rashford – DecoJoy Online
… Lamine Yamal, who won La Liga with Barcelona and the World Cup with Spain, is second favourite – followed by his club and international team-mate Rodri, formerly of Manchester City. …
This could be year I win Ballon d’Or, says MbappeJoy Online
… Barcelona capitalised on Real Madrid’s shock loss to Real Betis on Friday and now sit three points clear at the top of La Liga. …
Lopez stars as Barcelona put 5 past ValenciaThe Ghanaian Times
… Sunday he trained and we hope he’ll be back in action quickly and be available for the next La Liga match. …
Alvarez returns to Atletico trainingJoy Online
Raphinha and Lamine Yamal both scored twice as Barcelona beat Rayo Vallecano to make it three wins out of three in La Liga. …
Raphinha & Lamine Yamal score twice as Barcelona beat Rayo VallecanoJoy Online
… se Mourinho has raised concerns about the impact of September’s three-week international break, highlighting how much time his players will be away from the club. “The international break does concern me,” Mourinho said. “It’s a lot of time.” Speaking before Sunday’s home La Liga …
Three-week international break a concern – MourinhoJoy Online
England midfielder Jude Bellingham scored a stylish goal to help Real Madrid beat Malaga in La Liga as returning boss Jose Mourinho racked up a third win in a row. …
Bellingham scores as Mourinho’s Real win againBarcelona returned to the top of La Liga with a 6-1 victory over Alaves, with Lamine Yamal and Raphinha each scoring twice, plus goals from Anthony Gordon and Fermin Lopez, bouncing back from their El Clasico defeat to Real Madrid.
2 November 2026 · The Chronicle →
Barcelona returned to the top of La Liga with a 6-1 victory over Alaves, with Lamine Yamal and Raphinha each scoring twice, plus goals from Anthony Gordon and Fermin Lopez, bouncing back from their El Clasico defeat to Real Madrid.
2 November 2026 · The Chronicle →
Jose Mourinho said VAR should have sent off Joao Cancelo for a foul on Yan Diomande in the second half, claiming it would have changed the match. Real Madrid won 2-1 to hand Barcelona their first La Liga defeat of the season.
27 October 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Barcelona's Lamine Yamal became the first player to win the Kopa Trophy three consecutive times, claiming the award for young players under 21 at the 2026 Ballon d'Or ceremony after helping Barcelona win La Liga and the Spanish Super Cup and playing a key role in Spain's 2026 FIFA World Cup triumph.
26 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Jose Mourinho's Real Madrid defeated Barcelona 2-1 at Camp Nou on Sunday through Kylian Mbappe's goals, extending Mourinho's record to six consecutive Clasicos without defeat—equaling Miguel Munoz and Vicente del Bosque as Real managers who achieved this feat. The victory cut Barcelona's La Liga lead to three points after ending their nine-game domestic unbeaten run.
25 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Barcelona scored seven goals to beat Real Betis in a high-scoring La Liga match, with Lamine Yamal, Rodri, Gabriel Jesus, Eric Garcia, and Dani Olmo finding the net. Barcelona stayed five points clear at the top of the table.
19 October 2026 · The Chronicle →
Kylian Mbappe scored twice, including a penalty, as Real Madrid defeated Sevilla to bring his season tally to 11 goals in 11 games across all competitions. Real Madrid remains six points behind La Liga leaders Barcelona.
18 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Spanish side Getafe have made a formal offer to sign former Manchester United winger Jadon Sancho, who is currently without a club after his contract expired in the summer. The 26-year-old is considering several options as he searches for his next destination.
16 October 2026 · Daily Guide →
Real Madrid recovered from three goals down with three late goals to defeat Roma 4-3 in a Champions League match at the Stadio Olimpico, with substitutes Carlos Espí and Endrick scoring before Antonio Rudiger's 90th-minute winner.
14 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Anthony Gordon scored his first competitive goal for Barcelona in their 3-0 victory over Getafe, with his deflected shot from 18 yards opening the scoring after 78 seconds. Barcelona's win was their eighth consecutive in La Liga this season, matching their best start from 2013-14.
11 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Atletico Madrid defeated Real Madrid in a contentious derby, moving above their rivals into second place in La Liga. A penalty following Dean Huijsen's red card after a VAR review, converted by Alejandro Grimaldo, and a goal from Jonathan David sealed the win despite Antonio Rudiger's late header for Real.
20 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Lamine Yamal believes he and Kylian Mbappe are the two best players in the world and said he deserves the 2026 Ballon d'Or after winning La Liga with Barcelona and the World Cup with Spain. Mbappe has also made his case for the award, and Harry Kane is among other favourites.
15 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Barcelona defeated Levante 4–2 to maintain their perfect La Liga start and move three points clear at the top. Yamal scored twice, including a penalty, as Barcelona survived a late comeback attempt.
13 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghanaian youngster Zayan Omar has signed a two-year contract with Spanish club Málaga CF from Na God FC, following a strong 2025/26 campaign in Ghana's Access Bank Division One League. Omar will initially join Málaga's youth set-up, with potential for first-team opportunities in the club's La Liga environment.
12 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Barcelona sporting director Deco explained that Anthony Gordon's playing style aligns better with coach Hansi Flick's tactics than Marcus Rashford's, though Rashford scored 14 goals during his loan spell last season. Gordon joined Barcelona from Newcastle for more than 80m euros, while Rashford returned to Manchester United after Barcelona declined to exercise their £30.3m purchase option.
10 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappe believes this could be a good year for him to win the Ballon d'Or for the first time, citing his record 22 World Cup goals and his move to the club he describes as "the best in the world."
7 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Barcelona defeated bottom-placed Valencia 5-0 at Mestalla, with Fermin Lopez starring and Lamine Yamal, Raphinha, and Pedri also scoring. The win moves Barcelona three points clear at the top of La Liga after Real Madrid's loss to Real Betis.
7 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Julian Alvarez returned to Atletico Madrid training on Sunday after missing sessions due to indisposition, with the club hopeful he will be available for the next La Liga match. Barcelona continues to pursue the Argentine forward despite Atletico's resistance, with Arsenal considered a viable alternative if they bid around €150 million.
1 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Raphinha and Lamine Yamal both scored twice as Barcelona defeated Rayo Vallecano 5-2 to extend their winning streak to three La Liga games. Raphinha became the first player to score five goals in the opening three La Liga matches of a season since Lionel Messi in 2017, while 19-year-old Yamal surpassed 50 goals for the club.
1 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho expressed concern about September's extended three-week international break, particularly about players joining national teams but not receiving playing time. The break, part of FIFA's revised international calendar for the 2026-27 season, will replace the traditional separate September and October breaks, allowing countries to play four international matches instead of two.
31 August 2026 · Joy Online →
England midfielder Jude Bellingham scored in the 19th minute to help Real Madrid defeat Malaga 4-0 in La Liga, extending Jose Mourinho's winning streak to three consecutive victories. Bellingham's goal came after he dribbled past three defenders from 35 yards out, and he was involved in Real's second goal as well.
31 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Kylian Mbappe scored a hat-trick as Real Madrid thrashed Real Sociedad 4-1 in La Liga under Jose Mourinho's first home match as coach, with Vinicius Junior also scoring and Jude Bellingham providing two assists.
28 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Barcelona won 2–0 at home against Athletic Club with goals from Raphinha and Fermin Lopez, extending their unbeaten La Liga start. Rodri made his debut for Barcelona as a second-half substitute following his £65m transfer from Manchester City.
27 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Kylian Mbappe scored a hat-trick as Real Madrid beat Real Sociedad in La Liga, marking Jose Mourinho's second match in his second stint as coach. Mourinho has won his first two matches in charge, beginning with a 2-1 victory at Espanyol.
26 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Atletico Madrid forward Julian Alvarez was booed by his own fans while warming up and coming on as a substitute in a 2–2 draw with Villarreal, as speculation mounts about his departure ahead of the September 1 transfer deadline. Alvarez indicated during the World Cup his desire to leave to "fulfil my dream" and has been linked with Arsenal and Barcelona.
23 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Portuguese full-back Joao Cancelo has rejoined Barcelona permanently after his Al-Hilal contract was mutually terminated, signing a three-year deal as a free agent. Cancelo spent last season on loan at Barca, helping them win La Liga, and this marks his first permanent move to the club after two previous loan spells.
21 August 2026 · Daily Guide →
Ferran Torres, who scored Spain's extra-time winner at the World Cup, has joined PSG from Barcelona on a deal until 2031 for approximately 50 million euros. The 26-year-old scored 21 goals in 49 appearances for Barcelona last season and becomes PSG's second major forward signing this summer.
15 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Paris St-Germain have agreed a deal in principle to sign Barcelona forward Ferran Torres for around 50 million euros. Torres, 26, scored 21 goals in 49 appearances for Barcelona last season and helped the club win La Liga.
13 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Former Barcelona manager Xavi Hernández has been appointed head coach of the Netherlands, becoming the first non-Dutch coach since Austrian Ernst Happel in 1978. The 46-year-old signed a four-year contract following Ronald Koeman's resignation after the World Cup.
12 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Jose Mourinho has confirmed he agreed to replace Sir Alex Ferguson at Manchester United in 2013, but changed his mind within hours to rejoin Chelsea instead, citing his commitment to the club and need to feel loved after leaving Real Madrid.
9 August 2026 · Joy Online →
AC Milan midfielder Luka Modric, 40, has signed a one-year contract extension with the Italian club after joining on a one-year deal last summer following 13 years at Real Madrid. Modric scored two goals in 37 appearances for Milan last season as they finished fifth in Serie A.
23 July 2026 · Joy Online →