Antoine Griezmann was sent off but Atletico Madrid battled back to secure a dramatic 2-2 draw at La Liga newcomers Girona in their opening match of the new season on Saturday.

The Catalans were making their debut in Spain's top flight. Following a minute's silence at Estadi Municipal de Montilivi in respect of the victims of the terror attacks in Barcelona and the nearby seaside town of Cambrils, Girona raced into a two-goal lead.

Uruguay forward Cristhian Stuani headed in a cross at the far...

Chile international Marcelo Diaz has signed for Liga MX club Pumas UNAM, after leaving La Liga's Celta Vigo by mutual agreement.

Pumas announced the signing on social media Thursday afternoon, with 30-year-old Diaz bidding farewell to Celta Vigo earlier in the day.

The transfer is a major capture for the Mexico City university side, with holding midfielder Diaz strongly linked to fellow Liga MX club Tigres.

Diaz was a key figure in Chile's Copa America triumphs in 2015 and 2016 and will join La...

Tottenham are hoping to make Celta Vigo midfielder Pape Chiekh Diop their first signing of the summer, a source close to the player has told ESPN FC.

Spurs have been tracking the 20-year-old Spain under-20 international since last season and they first made contact with him in July.

The North London club -- who are the only Premier League team yet to make a summer signing -- made an approach for Senegal-born central midfield player this week and they are hopeful of completing a deal, despite competition...

Giuseppe Rossi has become a free agent after turning down a contract offer from Celta Vigo, who he played for last season on a season-long loan from Fiorentina.

American-born Rossi scored four goals in 18 league appearances but then suffering the fourth cruciate ligament injury of his career in April, leaving him sidelined for six months.

In a statement on their official website, Celta said: "Giuseppe Rossi will not continue at RC Celta next season.

"The club wishes to thank the player for his attitude...

Manchester City winger Nolito has said several clubs are interested in him as he looks to secure a move in the summer.

Nolito, who joined from Celta Vigo for €18 million last summer, has been linked with a return to his former club but said others were also interested in signing him.

He told Barramedia TV: "I'm not going to lie to you, it's true that there is an interest from Sevilla but also from Celta Vigo and several other teams.

"But it's an issue that really, in the end, it doesn't depend...