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In this photo taken on Sunday, May 11, 2014, Celta's coach Luis Enrique gestures during a Spanish La Liga soccer match at the Balaidos stadium in Vigo, Spain. Barcelona hired Luis Enrique as its new coach on Monday, hoping the former player can help restore the club's recent success following its first season in six years without a major trophy. (AP Photo/Lalo R. Villar)

Luis Enrique signs on as Barcelona coach

By JOSEPH WILSON - Associated Press

Barcelona's Gerard Pique, left, and Atletico's Koke, right, challenge for the ball during a Spanish La Liga soccer match between FC Barcelona and Atletico Madrid at the Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona, Spain, Saturday, May 17, 2014. (AP Photo/Emilio Morenatti)

Pique agrees to 4-year extension with Barcelona

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FILE - In this Thursday, May 15, 2014 file photo, Louis Can Gaal, coach of the Dutch national soccer team walks towards the mixed zone after a team training in Hoenderloo, eastern Netherlands. Manchester United has hired Netherlands coach Louis Van Gaal as the club’s new manager it was announced on Monday, May 19, 2014. Van Gaal, who will leave his position with the Dutch after the upcoming World Cup in Brazil, replaces David Moyes following his firing last month after just 10 months in charge. (AP Photo/Peter Dejong, File)

New era for United as Van Gaal, Giggs take charge

By STEVE DOUGLAS - Associated Press

FILE - In this Saturday, May 21, 2010 file photo, Bayern Munich's coach Louis van Gaal talks, during a training session at the Santiago Bernabeu stadium in Madrid, Spain. Netherlands coach Louis van Gaal was hired as Manchester United’s first manager from outside Britain and Ireland on Monday, May 19, 2014, tasked with repairing the damage from David Moyes’ calamitous 10 months in charge and reviving the fortunes of one of the world’s biggest clubs. (AP Photo/Daniel Ochoa De Olza, File)

Louis van Gaal, Ryan Giggs will try to turn Manchester United around

By Steve Douglas - Associated Press

Barcelona's Lionel Messi from Argentina puts his hand on his mouth during a Spanish La Liga soccer match between FC Barcelona and Atletico Madrid at the Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona, Spain, Saturday, May 17, 2014. (AP Photo/Andres Kudacki)

Barcelona entrusts Enrique with delivering change

By PAUL LOGOTHETIS - Associated Press

FC Barcelona's coach Gerardo Martino, from Argentina, looks on during a Spanish La Liga soccer match between FC Barcelona and Atletico Madrid at the Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona, Spain, Saturday, May 17, 2014. Coach Gerardo Martino said he was leaving Barcelona after a disappointing first season that ended with his team losing its Spanish league title on the season's final day. Martino was hired last summer and tasked with continuing Barcelona's winning era started by predecessor Pep Guardiola in 2008, but Barcelona finished the season without a major trophy for the first time since the 2007-08 season. Former Barcelona player Luis Enrique is expected to replace Martino, who left with one year left on his contract. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez)

Barcelona hires Luis Enrique as its new coach

By JOSEPH WILSON - Associated Press

Real Club Celta's coach Luis Enrique watches the Spanish La Liga soccer against Atletico de Madrid at the Balaidos stadium in Vigo, Spain, Saturday March 8, 2014. (AP Photo/Lalo R. Villar)

Luis Enrique new Barcelona manager, replacing Gerardo Martino

By Joseph Wilson - Associated Press

Barcelona's Lionel Messi from Argentina puts his hand on his mouth during a Spanish La Liga soccer match between FC Barcelona and Atletico Madrid at the Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona, Spain, Saturday, May 17, 2014. (AP Photo/Andres Kudacki)

Messi pens restructured Barcelona contract

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FILE - In this Thursday, May 15, 2014 file photo, Louis Can Gaal, coach of the Dutch national soccer team walks towards the mixed zone after a team training in Hoenderloo, eastern Netherlands. Manchester United has hired Netherlands coach Louis Van Gaal as the club’s new manager it was announced on Monday, May 19, 2014. Van Gaal, who will leave his position with the Dutch after the upcoming World Cup in Brazil, replaces David Moyes following his firing last month after just 10 months in charge. (AP Photo/Peter Dejong, File)

New era for United as Van Gaal, Giggs take charge

By STEVE DOUGLAS - Associated Press

Atletico's Diego Costa, left covers his face after leaving the field injured during a Spanish La Liga soccer match between FC Barcelona and Atletico Madrid at the Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona, Spain, Saturday, May 17, 2014. (AP Photo/Andres Kudacki)

Simeone won’t rule Costa out of Champions final

By PAUL LOGOTHETIS - Associated Press

FILE - In this Thursday, May 15, 2014 file photo, Louis Can Gaal, coach of the Dutch national soccer team instructs his players during a training session, in Hoenderloo, eastern Netherlands. Manchester United has hired Netherlands coach Louis Van Gaal as the club’s new manager it was announced on Monday, May 19, 2014. Van Gaal, who will leave his position with the Dutch after the upcoming World Cup in Brazil, replaces David Moyes following his firing last month after just 10 months in charge. (AP Photo/Peter Dejong, File)

Van Gaal brings experience, winning ways to United

By MIKE CORDER - Associated Press

Atletico Madrid supporters gather at the Neptuno fountain after winning La Liga, the Spanish first division soccer title, in Madrid, Saturday, May 17, 2014. A 1-1 draw against Barcelona give Atletico his first La Liga title for 18 years. (AP Photo/Daniel Ochoa de Olza)

Atletico celebrates league title with parade

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Osasuna's supporter lies on the pitch after one fence of the stadium was broken while people celebrated their team's, during their last Spanish League soccer match between Osasuna and Betis,, at El Sadar stadium, in Pamplona northern Spain, Sunday, May 18, 2014. (AP Photo/STR)

Osasuna, Valladolid relegated from Spanish league

By JOSEPH WILSON - Associated Press

Real Madrid's Gareth Bale from Wales gestures during a Spanish La Liga soccer match between Real Madrid and Espanyol at the Santiago Bernabeu stadium in Madrid, Spain, Saturday, May 17, 2014 . (AP Photo/Daniel Ochoa de Olza)

Atletico wins Spanish title with 1-1 draw at Barca

By JOSEPH WILSON - Associated Press

Barcelona's Gerard Pique, left, gestures while Atletico's Diego Godin, from Uruguay listens during a Spanish La Liga soccer match between FC Barcelona and Atletico Madrid at the Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona, Spain, Saturday, May 17, 2014. (AP Photo/Emilio Morenatti)

Barcelona’s winning era comes to an end

By JOSEPH WILSON - Associated Press

Atletico's David Villa celebrates after a Spanish La Liga soccer match between FC Barcelona and Atletico Madrid at the Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona, Spain, Saturday, May 17, 2014. Atletico clinched its first league title in 18 years after a 1-1 draw. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez)

Atletico’s 10th title makes Spain league of 3

By PAUL LOGOTHETIS - Associated Press

Barcelona's coach Gerardo Martino from Argentina applauds during a Spanish La Liga soccer match between FC Barcelona and Atletico Madrid at the Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona, Spain, Saturday, May 17, 2014. (AP Photo/Emilio Morenatti)

Martino leaves Barcelona after losing league title

By JOSEPH WILSON - Associated Press

Atletico's Diego Costa lies injured on the pitch during a Spanish La Liga soccer match between FC Barcelona and Atletico Madrid at the Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona, Spain, Saturday, May 17, 2014. (AP Photo/Emilio Morenatti)

Atletico wins Spanish title with 1-1 tie at Barca

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Costa returns to start for Atletico vs Barca

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Barcelona's Lionel Messi from Argentina, controls the ball past Elche's Alberto Rivera Pizarro, left, during a Spanish La Liga soccer match at the Martinez Valero stadium in Elche, Spain, on Sunday, May 11, 2014. (AP Photo/Alberto Saiz)

Barcelona, Messi to improve current deal

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