Here's the scoring charts in La Liga - Pichichi

Check scoring charts of the Spanish La Liga. Who will win the Pichichi Trophy 2015-16? Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo are the favorites, as all these years, but Neymar, Luis Suarez and Benzema threaten his throne.

The fight for being the top scorer of the Liga Spanish BBVA is still spectacular. Cristiano Ronaldo is postulated as the favorite to win the award for top scorer of the 2015-16 season.

The Portuguese scored a goal in injury time against Getafe thanks to the generosity of Jesse. Benzema scored a goal and added another 22. Messi is third with 23 points, although his goal, the 500th of his career, did not help him to Barcelona to curb free fall, defeated by Valencia (1-2). At Atletico, level on points with leaders Barcelona , did not score Griezmann .

Scoring charts / top scorer in the Spanish league (33rd day - April 17):

- With 31 goals: Cristiano Ronaldo (POR) (6p) ( Real Madrid ).

- With 26 goals: Luis Suarez (URU) (1p) (Barcelona).

- With 23 goals: Messi (ARG) (3p) (Barcelona)

- With 22 goals : Benzema (Real Madrid).

- With 21 goals: Neymar (BRA); (4p) (Barcelona)

- With 20 goals: Griezmann (Atlético) (1p)

Pique - Soldier with Neymar: "You're a clown"

The controversial clash between Villarreal and Barcelona still fishtailing. First by the controversial performance of the referee , who forgave his second yellow card Gerard Pique and pointed to a nonexistent penalty that put a lead on the scoreboard 0-2 for the Catalans.

The penalty unhinged technical and Villarreal players. Marcelino finished expelled and Soldado maintained a tense exchange of views with the Brazilian Neymar . And the Brazilian took advantage of the launch of the penalty to show off with a shot to the Panenka, something that did not like the Real Madrid youth squad, which adds to the list of aggrieved by the "frills" late the azlgrana star to.

Television cameras hunted Roberto Soldado going to Neymar after launch. The Spanish international blurted you 're a clown " , to what the Brazilian star of FC Barcelona responded with a gesture rebuking turn talking too.

Historical fine for Neymar

Neymar has been convicted by the Brazilian Justice of the crime of tax evasion and sentenced to a fine of historical 188.8 million reais, about 45.7 million euros.

According to the newspaper Folha de Sao Paulo , the Brazilian striker would have concealed a series of Treasury revenues Santos of Barcelona and Nike, one of its main sponsors. Neymar would have used several companies to hide those revenues, which amount to some 56 million euros charged by the player between 2012 and 2014.

Neymar will face such payment plus penalty and interest in a sentence before which the Brazilian can still avail.

According to the Administrative Court of the Federal Agency of Rio , Neymar would have simulated contracts in order to transfer earnings from image rights to several companies owned and not have to pay on your tax return.

Barcelona: It is time to rotate Lionel Messi, Neymar and Luis Suarez

Barcelona overcame Sevilla on Sunday (2-1) and gave an almost definitive blow to the Liga to be at 8 points of Atletico Madrid and 12 of Real Madrid . However, despite the victory, they were worrying signs during times where the Sevilla deserved something more.

Lionel Messi needed just their usual sparkle to change the sign of the party. A goal kick canceled out of Vitolo and a cinch with Luis Suarez finished with the goal of Pique that it would end the three points. But there were reasons for concern in Argentina. In the last 20 minutes, just he participated. He looked tired, limp, unwilling or powerless to boot into the as lethal cons of this Barcelona. Neymar ended in pain and Suarez did not stay standing after his last race. And the burden of minutes becoming worrying for the trident.

In the match against Sevilla , Luis Enrique rested Andres Iniesta and Ivan Rakitic , ushering Busquets, Arda and Sergi Roberto . With this once, the Spaniard technician used his 17th different half of the season. More rotations have been on the defensive line. Of the 46 official meetings, 25 different combinations have been on the pitch. But above, the story is different. Messi. Neymar and Suarez almost untouchable. Despite being injured two months, the Argentine has played 33 games this season, one less than Neymar (34) and six fewer than Suarez (39). While Rakitic (42) is the player most games played, loading Croat minutes it is less than the trident, as they tend to finish all their matches.

After passing with flying a difficult week with Arsenal and Sevilla, Barcelona now faces three games in ten days. Rayo Vallecano in Vallecas (Thursday 3rd, 21:00), Eibar in Ipurua (Sunday , 6, 16.00) and Getafe in the Camp Nou (Saturday 12, 16.00) will be rivals Barca before beginning another difficult week, with Arsenal in the return of the knockout stages of the Champions League (Wednesday 16, 20.45) and visit to Villarreal (Sunday 20th, 16.00). With this background, these three parties, at affordable priori, are the perfect setting to rest any of the Blaugrana attackers.

Luis Enrique hardly let them all out, for lack of logic but also for lack of alternatives. However, the formula for three games and three substitutions would not be far - fetched, resting one on each of the three games. The important part of the season is approaching, the time where you decide, especially in Europe, if you are aspiring or you stay on the road. Repeat the treble is still a reality, but, as said Cristiano Ronaldo , you need the best. And, no doubt, Messi, Suarez and Neymar are, today, the best strikers in the world.

Neymar: I prefer Lionel Messi left leg to the right of Cristiano Ronaldo

Neymar spoke in an interview with journalist Mauro Beting, UOL, where he spoke ofLionel Messi , Pele, of Cristiano Ronaldo andFC Barcelona .

Brazilian Barca player was sincere and said, in fact, prefers "Messi's left leg before the right of Cristiano Ronaldo, since until not broken, my right leg is also good".

On the other hand, Neymar would not go into comparisons between Lionel Messi and Pele, saying that "the two are geniuses."

"I have not seen Pele play. Pele just knew when my grandfather, my father's father, told me about him and I explained how I played Pele. This is a difficult question for me, because Messi if that I've seen play and have had the opportunity to do to her. Anyway, both Messi and Pele are two geniuses, "he added.

Finally, Neymar said that perhaps his best time as a footballer was "winning the Champions, much better than the Libertadores Cup" and also expressed his desire to reach the 2026 World Cup, when you have 32 years.

Neymar's mother stated in the National Court

Nadine Gonçalves appears as investigated in the cause alleged scam perpetrated in signing your child for Barca

The mother of Neymar , Nadine Goncalves Da Silva, declared Thursday as investigated in the case on the scam allegedly committed in signing your child for the FC Barcelona despite that initially was scheduled to do so in Brazil to have there your residence.

The judge of the Audiencia Nacional José de la Mata quoted at 9.00 Nadine Gonçalves and the representative of the family company N & N Consulting Esporteiva and Business, which like the mother of Neymar would testify in principle in Brazil.

The two appearing as part of the complaint filed by the DIS fund, which is considered swindled for not having received all the money in signing your share of the concept of federative rights.

For these facts already stated as investigated for crimes of fraud and corruption between individuals Neymar himself, his father, the Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu , and his predecessor, Sandro Rosell , who refused to testify on the signing of the player , claiming that ratified what already explained in the cause they were investigated for tax fraud and is awaiting trial in Barcelona.

For its part, the Brazilian striker said in his signing he merely signed the documents that showed his father, who in turn exonerated his son claiming that he had nothing to do with these efforts.

Neymar's father told the judge that everything was done properly and withdrew from the case on the grounds that these are contracts between two clubs, Santos and Barcelona, ​​also investigated in this case as a legal entity.

Barcelona is training without Neymar

Neymar (with glasses) on arrival at Narita International Airport, Japan, on 14 December 2015.

Neymar did not participate on Monday's first training session in Barcelona with a view to their debut Thursday at the Club World Cup against Chinese champions Guangzhou.

The Brazilian has a groin discomfort from last week and is doubtful for the match for the semifinals.

Barcelona arrived Monday in Yokohama and was received by 226 children of school football in Tokyo to go out there in the Mitsuzawa stadium. The children sang the club anthem, "El Cant del Barca", to the astonishment of the players.

The European and Spanish champion, who has three consecutive draws between the Spanish league and the Champions League, will face an opponent led by Brazilian Luiz Felipe Scolari who does not lose the last 28 games and coming beat America 2-1 Mexico.

"It's been a long journey," said Sergio Busquets Barca wheel. "We are trying to adapt to the time change."

The flyer said that while everyone gives as favourite to Barca, "is not easy to win this tournament."

"All I could think of right now is in Guangzhou," said Busquets, whose team drew 2-2 on Saturday Deportivo La Coruna and was tied with Atletico Madrid at the top of the Spanish league, five points ahead of Real Madrid.

"It has Guangzhoiu Brazilian players and Scolari as coach, has not lost since a while. You have to try to be better and beat them," he said. 

Barcelona won the Club World Cup in 2009 and 2011.

Without Neymar, Barcelona gives third consecutive draw

Lionel Messi scored his fifth goal in six games since returning from injury and Ivan Rakitic scored his first championship, but Barcelona Neymar accused downward Saturday and gave their third successive draw in all competitions the 2-2 draw with visiting Deportivo La Coruna in the Spanish league.

Barca, who weekday leveled 1-1 at Bayer Leverkusen in the Champions League seven days ago the points 1-1 is also divided, with Valencia in the domestic championship, still leads the tournament with 35 points for the 15th date, but it could be achieved in qualifying for Atletico Madrid when the team led the Argentine Diego Simeone, now with 32 points, winning on Sunday against Athletic Bilbao.

Real Madrid, third with 30, closed Sunday Villarreal programming court.

Deportivo, with 23 units surprise classified sixth, benefited from the absence of injured Neymar, who watched the game from the stands, hoping to contest the World Club Barca begin play Thursday in Japan.

Messi put Barca ahead in the team with a direct free kick goal in the 39th minute and Rakitic expanded to 62, but Luis Enrique not able to maintain their perfect record in their stadium and, like last season by the last date, the reaction was allowed to Deportivo, who leveled with goals from Lucas Perez (77) and Alex Bergantinos (86).

"It was inexplicable, especially at the end, when we escaped and gave control facilities," lamented midfielder Andres Iniesta. "We are going points in two weeks that make them tighten around a bit more. Now it change the chip, because we play a title."

Luis Enrique, meanwhile, considered misleading results.

Suarez and Neymar, called for Villanovense; Messi rests in Copa del Rey

Luis Suarez and Neymar Jr. have been summoned by the FC Barcelona for today's game against Villanovense at the Camp Nou (20:00, 19 GMT), while the third member of the attacking trident The Argentine Lionel Messi , rest for this match, corresponding to the return of the knockout phase of the Copa del Rey.

 In addition to Messi, coach, Luis Enrique Martinez, has also given rest to Pique, Rakitic, Sergio and Jordi Alba , while Douglas, Rafinha , Sergi Roberto and Ter Stegen (ground breaking by bothersome left knee) also have entered the list of sixteen physical problems.

To complete the group, Barca coach has called the team players Samper, Gumbau and Aitor. Moreover, the list also enters the goalkeeper Jordi Masip , relegated to the background by alternating owned by Claudio Bravo and Marc Andre ter Stegen in the League and Champions League.

To summarise, in addition to Messi, coach, Luis Enrique Martinez, has also given rest to Pique, Rakitic, Sergio and Jordi Alba , while Douglas, Rafinha , Sergi Roberto and Ter Stegen (ground breaking by bothersome left knee) also have entered the list of sixteen physical problems.

This is the squad for the match tonight: Bravo, Masip, Dani Alves , Iniesta, Suarez, Neymar Jr., Mascherano, Bartra, Munir, Sandro, Adriano , Vermaelen, Mathieu , Samper, Gumbau and Aitor.

Open letter from Elijah Villanovense player, before facing Barca:

Dear fans,

I am Elias Perez , Villanovense player, Segunda B team and rival Barcelona in sixteenths of the Copa del Rey. I wanted to take this opportunity to thank all those who have supported us and broadcast your love in this tie .

Before the match we expect a long journey but we will face with great enthusiasm . The more than 700 kilometers from Villanueva de la Serena Barcelona not imported provided facing one of the most important games of our lives. The fatigue of traveling to Madrid and from there catch a plane to Barcelona not weigh in our illusion of trying to win at the Camp Nou .

I want to thank you, to love you, everything you did for us in the first leg. I want you to know that we will give our best for you and thus leave the name of Villanovense as high as possible. Both those traveling to Barcelona as those who stay at home, we will be one, a perfect communion that although no one will keep the tie spend unforgettable tonight .

I do not want to forget my family and my girlfriend and that nothing would be the same without you, unconditional in every encounter. I remember your face with pride when he finished the first leg, satisfied image that gave to Spain, giving it a major scare the defending champions .

It will not be an easy match considering who we face, but on Wednesday we will again have the chance to live another magical night that none forget. We showed in the first leg of what we can and in my case, to feel sympathy for Real Madrid , it will be an extra motivationto check my rivals.

About Messi-Neymar-Luis Suarez, Bale, Tiago, Nuno and Escudero

- LEO MESSI - NEYMAR - LUIS SUAREZ - The MNS

Classic installed to Barcelona in a sublime moment, suddenly canceled the doubt s the start of the season and leaving an unbeatable image that was developed without Messi and enlarged with the return of the best player in the world. The step forward without the Argentine star was shared between Neymar and Luis Suarez. He grew up the role of both and has not been lowered with the return of Leo .

The 'MNS' is ready to make a time and want to repeat what happened in the 'Golden Ball' 2010 when the 'podium' was Barca. Messi, Iniesta and Xavi at present with three strikers who have scored 30 of Barcelona's 33 goals in the league. They alone added more goals than the entire staff of Real Madrid (28). The highest point of the team Luis Enrique comes to establish itself as a leader in the league , kill the Champions League group and see on the horizon the challenge of becoming the best club in the world at the World Cup. The magic of Neymar, the punch of Luis Suarez and around player cartoon Messi returns to ring the Barca fans. .

-- GARETH BALE

It closed in Ipurua his best weeks of the season Bale, recovering his most dominating Lviv version in the Champions League as it fell to the left, its natural area, and finalizing his slump unmarked Ipurua. After the two goal assists against Shakhtar Cristiano, against Eibar led the way with a header to a win that lifts worked at Real Madrid the doldrums after losing to Sevilla and Barcelona.

Had not scored since August 29 Bale, too long for a player with Cristiano and Benzema Karim must take responsibility for the goal. Abandoned the right, this season Benitez looking for a site. Your site is left but to persuade Christian to abandon definitively is a complex task. Changing positions during games is throwing down the street and when the average falls to the left Gareth returns to football for Real Madrid paid 100 million euros. Recovered from his calf injury is now seeking continuity in performance. Your team needs to return to regularly. .

  - TIAGO MENDES 

Atletico Madrid lost a key player in the next four months, the estimated recovery time tibial fracture that was operated on Sunday the Portuguese center half. It is a shocking and maximum importance for a set spinning on their anticipation floor, his leadership, his placement and pace.

Is the "brain team owner in the middle of the field," said his coach a few weeks ago, the Argentine Diego Simeone , forced now, just when eleven had already defined type system, a new reinvention, no time for doubt, and the right choice of a substitute for a decisive position at Atletico between Saul Ñíguez, most likely, Thomas Partey or transfer of Koke . In January there will be one more option: the Argentine Matías Kranevitter.

- Nuno Espírito Santo

Nuno situation had become untenable and although the Portuguese coach said openly that he has decided together with the heads of Valencia leaving the bench, he took leave after the defeat at the Sanchez Pizjuan in Seville. Before the meeting he had already spoken to Peter Lim and nothing will stop the departure of a coach who returned to the club to Champions League but lost credit every game this season.

Mestalla was never easy for technicians square. Some who had heard songs titles against tier in the past. Nuno took complex decisions. Talk with Alvaro Negredo ended up hurting the team. The crowd sided with the player and the coach was noted. Only results would support him and have not arrived. The poor image of the team, the situation costume, mismanagement of a huge investment, the complication of a Champions League group was on track, the wrong time in the league. Nuno pulls everything together to goodbye. And he speaks in the past Valencia. .

  - Sergio Escudero 

Raul's friend in Germany lived a difficult season in Sevilla, injured upon arrival at the leap in quality that was from Getafe, with subsequent relapse and initial months further complicated adaptation. Escudero asked responded profile Unai Emery to reinforce its side and was the surprise in the starting an important match against Valencia al.

The official debut 149 days after its signing, soon arrived but could not help him better taste. Escudero signed a goal, hooking in the air with a great technical gesture with the outside of the ball Ever Banega. His left-footed shot, powerful angle took three golden points to Sevilla. It means finished injured with a blow. He left the stadium with ice. But nothing stops her big day. From now turning to feel footballer, he begins a new stage of his career.

Neymar in the first place; Aduriz becomes top Spanish striker

The Brazilian's Barcelona Neymar , with a double spread their sweet time, leading the scoring of the Liga BBVA with 14 goals in thirteen days, while the front of the Athletic Club , Aritz Aduriz , scored a hat-trick in Vallecas and became up Spanish striker with ten goals.

 The trident Barcelona scored again, once recovered from his injury the Argentine Lionel Messi , who sealed the win for Real Sociedad with his fourth goal in the league. Neymar made ​​two and Luis Suarez pursues him in the standings, after scoring another goal to reach 12 in total.

He is third Aduriz after signing the three goals of the Athletic Club of Bilbao to Rayo Vallecano , beating the pulse of national scorers Lucas Perez (Deportivo) and Agirretxe (Real Sociedad), with nine, the same as the Portuguese Real Madrid Cristiano Ronaldo , who scored his second penalty of the league campaign in Ipurua.

Scoring charts (13th day):

- With 14 goals: Neymar (BRA) (3p) (Barcelona).

- With 12 goals: Luis Suarez (URU) (1p) (Barcelona).

- With 10 goals: Aduriz (Athletic Club).

- With 9 goals: Lucas Perez (Deportivo); Cristiano Ronaldo (POR) (2p) (Real Madrid); Agirretxe (Real Sociedad).

- With 8 goals: Ruben Castro (1p) ( Betis ); Nolito (1p) ( Celta ).

- With 7 goals: Javi Guerra (Rayo Vallecano).

- With 6 goals: Griezmann (FRA) (Atletico de Madrid); Iago Aspas (Celta); Cane Borja ( Eibar ); Benzema (FRA) (Real Madrid); Paco Alcacer (2p) ( Valencia ).

- With 5 goals: Gameiro (FRA) ( Sevilla ).

- With 4 goals: Iñaki Williams (Athletic); Messi (ARG) (1p) (Barcelona); Orellana (CHI) (1p) (Celta), Felipe Caicedo (ECU) and Hernán Pérez (PAR) ( Espanyol ); Deyverson (BRA) ( Levante ); Charles (BRA) ( Malaga ); Parejo (1p) (Valencia); Bakambu (FRA) ( Villarreal ).

- With 3 goals: Raul Garcia (Athelic); Saul Berjón (2p) and Sergi Enrich (Eibar); Alvaro Vazquez and Scepovic (SRB) ( Getafe ); El Arabi (1p) (MAR), and Success (NGR) ( Granada ); Jonathan Viera ( Las Palmas ); Gareth Bale (PDG) and James (COL) (Real Madrid), Fernando Llorente (Sevilla).

- With 2 goals: Carrasco Yannick (FRA), Koke , Jackson Martinez (COL) and Fernando Torres (Atletico Madrid); Susaeta (Athletic), Daniel Wass (DIN) (Celta); Enzo Roco (CHI) (Espanyol) Luis Alberto and Faycal Fajr (FRA) (Deportivo); Adrian Gonzalez (Eibar); Victor Rodriguez and Lafita (Getafe); Rochina, Piti and Babin (FRA) (Granada) Araujo (ARG) (Las Palmas); Camarasa (Levante); Trashorras (2p) and Jozabad (Rayo Vallecano), Marcelo (BRA) and Jesse (Real Madrid); Vela (MEX) (Real Sociedad); Konoplyanka (UKR) (1p), N'Zonzi (FRA) and Ever Banega (1p) (Sevilla); Carlos Castro, Antonio Sanabria (PAR) Halilovic (CRO) and Alex Menéndez ( Sporting ); Mustafi (GER) (Valencia); Soldier and Mario (Villarreal).

- With 1 goal: Sabin Merino, Laporte (FRA) (Athletic Club), Gabi , Correa (ARG) Vietto (ARG) and Tiago (POR) (Atletico de Madrid); Bartra, Andres Iniesta and Vermaelen (BEL) (Barcelona); Joaquin, Petros (BRA), Westermann (GER) and Renella (ITA) (Betis); Augusto (ARG), Guidetti (SWE), Fontás and Pablo Hernandez (CHI) (Celta), Juanfran , Celso Borges (CRC), and Fede Cartabia Arribas (ARG) (Deportivo); Escalante and Arruabarrena (Eibar), Victor Alvarez , Gerard Moreno (1p), Salva Sevilla and Victor Sanchez (Espanyol); Emiliano Buendia 'Emi' (ARG), Sarabia and Emiliano Velázquez (URU) (Getafe); Fran Rico and Foulquier (FRA) (Granada); Roque Mesa, Alcaraz (PAR) and David Simon (Las Palmas); Victor Casadesus, Morales, Zou Feddal (MAR) and Verza (Levante); Tighadouini (MOR), Fornals and Juan Carlos (Málaga); Embarba (Rayo Vallecano); Sergio Ramos, Danilo (BRA) and Isco (Real Madrid); Illarramendi, Xabi Prieto and Jonathas (BRA) (Real Sociedad); Immobile (ITA), Krohn-Dehli (DIN), Iborra and Escudero (Sevilla); Jony, Bernardo (COL), and Carlos Guerrero Nacho Cases (Sporting); Negredo, André Gomes (POR), Feghouli (ALG) and Bakkali (BEL) (Valencia); Bruno (1p), Denis Suarez, Manu Trigueros, Jaume Costa and Samu García (Villarreal).

- Own goal: Pablo Hernandez (Celta, against Las Palmas); Alvaro González (Espanyol, Deportivo); Tissone (Malaga against Villarreal); Charles (Málaga against Valencia); Diego Llorente (Rayo against Eibar); Jonny (Celta and Deportivo); Laporte (Athletic Club, against Granada); David Simon (Las Palmas, Deportivo); Jozabad (Rayo Vallecano against Getafe

With the new contract, Neymar can be the third highest paid in the world

After renew with Barcelona, ​​Neymar is expected to gain € 15 million (R $ 60 mi) per year.

The great performances shirt 11 can make the Catalan club make him the third highest paid player in the world. Information is the Spanish newspaper Marca.

Barca aims to increase earnings and consequently the termination fine player, which is currently set at € 180 million (R $ 715.2 mi). The intention of the team is a possible buyer needs to shell out € 1 billion (US $ 4bn) to remove him from Camp Nou.

According to Sport, the club also knows that Neymar can become even more valuable to the end of the year, depending on their performance in the Club World Cup in December. If the link is even signed, the Brazilian will be second only to Lionel Messi (R $ 147 mi per year) and Cristiano Ronaldo (R $ 107.8 mi).

Trading may have been accelerated due to recent statements father of Neymar, who said that if both follow with fiscal problems in Spain could seek a new club. Manchester United have made an offer to the ace last season.

Neymar Jr about Messi and Luis Suarez

Neymar:"Messi is my best friend on the team and Suarez is like a big brother. I'm very lucky to play with these two."

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Messi, Cristiano and Neymar, candidates for the best goal of the UEFA

Barcelona players Lionel Messi and Neymar da Silva and Real Madrid player Cristiano Ronaldo, entered the top ten candidates for the best goal of the 2014/15 season in all competitions organized by UEFA.

The institution that governs European football shortlisted goals from three players in the Spanish league as the best of last year and will be voted by the users of official website of the UEFA until next Tuesday, August 25, when it will be announced The winner.

Christian's goal is selected marking Liverpool in Anfield in the group stage of the Champions League. The Portuguese got a target after making a good shot off the bat after a pass from the Colombian James Rodriguez.

Neymar got his goal against Paris Saint Germain at the turn of the quarterfinals of the Champions League played at the Camp Nou. The Brazilian took a spectacular assistance from Andres Iniesta to beat the French side.

Meanwhile, Lionel Messi scored his candidacy thanks to a goal by Bayern Munich in the first leg of the semifinals Barcelona played against the German box.

The other seven candidates are best goal: Robbie Muirhead (scored for Scotland against Norway), Kevin De Bruyne (with Wolfsburg at Lille), Vasyl Kobin (Metalist with Legia Warsaw), Aaron Ramsey (Arsenal to Galatasaray ) Mariam Abdoulaye (Belgium Wales), Antunes (with Dynamo Kiev Everton) and Erik Lamela (with Tottenham at Asteras).