The longed for "miracle" almost occurred, Real Madrid won 2 - 0 Borussia Dortmund in an epic game of European Football that in the end resulted in the elimination of Real Madrid due to the final 3 - 4 aggregate score after the two semi-final matches that has favoured Borussia Dortmund.The effort from Real Madrid was titanic, but the real damage was all done in the 1ºst leg where the 4 goals from
Tuesday, April 30, 2013
CHAMPIONS LEAGUE SEMI RESULT | REAL MADRID 2 BORUSSIA DORTMUND 0 ( 3 - 4 BORUSSIA ON AGGREGATE )
Posted on 2:18 PM by Unknown
Monday, April 29, 2013
CHAMPIONS LEAGUE SEMI-FINAL | POSSIBLE REAL MADRID STARTING 11 LINE-UP AGAINST BORUSSIA DORTMUND
Posted on 9:24 AM by Unknown
Everything is in place. Real Madrid will host tomorrow night German Club Borussia Dortmund in the 2º leg semi-final UEFA Champions League game with a 1 - 4 disadvantage. The objective for Real Madrid is very clear, if they can defeat Borussia Dortmund 3 - 0 tomorrow night they will be through into the Final, the problem is that Borussia also wishes to win & score a goal & this last element will
DE GEA - MATA INCLUDED IN THE ENGLISH PREMIER IDEAL 11
Posted on 2:23 AM by Unknown
The "PFA" - Professional Football Association - of the English Premier League has voted their "Ideal 11" for season 2012- 2013. The distinction is great in that the voting comes from your peers in the "Best 11 of the English Premier League".
The player most valued by his peers is Gareth Bale of Tottenham Hotspurs. This player as we all know is a Real Madrid CF target for next season.
The
The player most valued by his peers is Gareth Bale of Tottenham Hotspurs. This player as we all know is a Real Madrid CF target for next season.
The
Sunday, April 28, 2013
SPANISH SOCCER | LIGA | ROUND 33 GAMES RESULTS
Posted on 2:24 PM by Unknown
Been out of town this weekend which has limited my time in viewing most of the Liga Round 33 games. However, not wishing to halt the habitual post with all the Spanish Soccer - Football final results & all goal scorers, I´II give below a brief summary that I hope will serve.
Real Zaragoza 3 ( Montañes, Postiga, Rochina ) - Real Mallorca 2 ( Hemed, Arizmendi )
At.Madrid 1 ( Falcao ) - Real Madrid
Real Zaragoza 3 ( Montañes, Postiga, Rochina ) - Real Mallorca 2 ( Hemed, Arizmendi )
At.Madrid 1 ( Falcao ) - Real Madrid
Friday, April 26, 2013
ATLETICO DE MADRID | HAPPY 110 YEARS BIRTHDAY
Posted on 4:47 AM by Unknown
On a day like today, the 26th of April, 110 years ago the Spanish Football Club Atletico de Madrid began its long Sporting life till today. Original from Basque students living in Madrid - thus the similarity & closeness to Athletic Club Bilbao - in 1904 they were joined by dissidents of Real Madrid to set the foundations of the Madrid Club.So today its HAPPY BIRTHDAY, 110 years old.
Since
Since
Thursday, April 25, 2013
FC BARCELONA | THE 10 SIGNALS OF COLLAPSE
Posted on 10:29 AM by Unknown
Spanish Football journalist “Sergi Font” has written an article for Spanish Sports daily “Marca” where he gives his 10 reasons for the FC Barcelona fall from grace, or "collapse".
The 4-0 away hammering by Bayern Munich last Tuesday in the Champions League semi-final has opened locally a barrage of criticisms from many Football observers, opening debate externally & internally also at Barça.
The 4-0 away hammering by Bayern Munich last Tuesday in the Champions League semi-final has opened locally a barrage of criticisms from many Football observers, opening debate externally & internally also at Barça.
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REAL MADRID THINKING ABOUT PSG MIDFIELDER VARRATTI ?
Posted on 9:42 AM by Unknown
German paper "Bild" puts Real Madrid Coach José Mourinho back at Chelsea FC next season along with most English papers & Spanish Football observers. While this "rumour" persists there is also speculation that Real Madrid has tied up their chosen replacement Coach in case Mourinho does finally announce that he will leave: Italian Carlo Ancelotti.
Apparently the Italian & possible new Coach of
Apparently the Italian & possible new Coach of
Posted in 2013, Carlo Ancelotti, Jose Mourinho, Liga, Marco Varratti, PSG, Real Madrid, Spanish Soccer, Transfer rumours
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CHAMPIONS LEAGUE | REAL MADRID CONJURES "PAST SPIRITS" & "FOOTBALL MYSTICISM" TO DEFEAT DORTMUND
Posted on 2:59 AM by Unknown
The aftermath reaction to yesterdays painful 4 - 1 defeat by Real Madrid at the hands of German Club Borussia Dortmund is to conjure up "spirits" of past glorious comebacks at the "Santiago Bernabeu Stadium". The message from Real Madrid Coach Jose Mourinho is that "we must die on the field, nothing is impossible". Sounds like something General Custer said before being slaughter by the Indians on
Wednesday, April 24, 2013
CHAMPIONS LEAGUE SEMI FINAL | BORUSSIA DORTMUND 4 REAL MADRID 1
Posted on 2:41 PM by Unknown
The second semi-final of the UEFA Champions League was another German "white-wash" over another Spanish Football Team. In the 1º st leg match between Borussia Dortmund & Real Madrid the home side won 4 - 1 & that puts them with a foot, a leg & half a body into the Final at Wembley Stadium ( London ).It was the night of Dortmund Polish forward Lewandowski scored all four goals for his team. The
UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE SEMI | REAL MADRID STARTING 11 LINE-UP AGAINST BORUSSIA DORTMUND
Posted on 2:06 AM by Unknown
Second semi-final tonight of the UEFA Champions League with the 1 ºst leg match between Borussia Dortmund & Real Madrid. From the Spanish Football perspective "warning lights" after the 4-0 drubbing yesterday by Bayern Munich over FC Barcelona.This stage of Champions League has the best teams in Europe & clear favourites just don´t exist. For the first time in a long while Real Madrid Coach Jose
Tuesday, April 23, 2013
CHAMPIONS LEAGUE 1º SEMI FINAL | BAYERN MUNICH 4 FC BARCELONA 0
Posted on 2:00 PM by Unknown
First semi-final of the UEFA Champions League with the 1º st leg match between Bayern Munich & FC Barcelona. The final result a 4 - 0 drubbing by the Germans that virtually gives them a place in the final, barring a "miracle" from FC Barcelona in the return leg. A scenario very unlikely after what was witnessed tonight in the Allianz Arena.
A match that Barcelona will claim has been harsh on
A match that Barcelona will claim has been harsh on
AT MADRID TO OFFER 28M€ FOR UDINESE FORWARD LUIS MURIEL ?
Posted on 9:56 AM by Unknown
News out of Italy, concretely the paper "La Gazetta dello Sport", comments that Spanish Soccer Club Atletico de Madrid has found a substitute player for current striker Radamel Falcao. The story picked up locally by Spanish Sports daily "AS", mentions Colombian & Udinese forward Luis Muriel is the chosen player as Atletico takes it as a given that Falcao will leave at the end of the season.
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Monday, April 22, 2013
SPANISH SOCCER | LIGA | ROUND 32 MONDAY NIGHT RESULT
Posted on 3:05 PM by Unknown
Spanish Soccer - Football tonight with the last game of Round 32 of Liga. A match between two Clubs at the bottom of the ladder & in the relegation zone. Desperate Football from two desperate Clubs fighting for their Liga future, & that is how the clash was & ended. A spectacular last minute goal for Celta de Vigo by Bermejo in the 93rd min grabbed the victory & the three much needed points from
CHAMPIONS LEAGUE SEMI-FINAL | POSSIBLE STARTING 11 LINE-UPS | BAYERN MUNICH - FC BARCELONA
Posted on 10:16 AM by Unknown
UEFA Champions League enters the semi-finals stage with 1º leg matches schedule tomorrow & Wednesday night. Serious & do or die Football with the first semi down between European giants Bayern Munich & FC Barcelona. The following day we have another high voltage match between Borussia Dortmund & Real Madrid, but for this post & today we will look at the Bayern-Barça encounter.
FC Barcelona come
FC Barcelona come
Sunday, April 21, 2013
SPANISH SOCCER | LIGA | SUNDAY ROUND 32 MATCH RESULTS
Posted on 2:06 PM by Unknown
Spanish Soccer - Football action this Sunday with four matches of Round 32 of Liga played. Here are the final scores ( results ) & all the goalscorers.
Madrid Club Getafe hosted RCD Espanyol & lost 0 - 2. Goals from Verdu in the 37th min & Stuani in the 74th min.
Deportivo A Coruña drew 1 - 1 with Athletic Club Bilbao in a game that did not serve the objectives of both Clubs. The shared
Madrid Club Getafe hosted RCD Espanyol & lost 0 - 2. Goals from Verdu in the 37th min & Stuani in the 74th min.
Deportivo A Coruña drew 1 - 1 with Athletic Club Bilbao in a game that did not serve the objectives of both Clubs. The shared
SPANISH SPORTS | SPANISH RIDER MARQUEZ WINS - MAKES MOTO GP HISTORY
Posted on 1:45 PM by Unknown
Spanish Sports has another promise that has made Sporting History. Spaniard Marc Marquez has become the youngest rider ever to win a race in the GP category. The 20 year old takes the "historical record" off Freddie Spencer of 21 years of age when he won back in 1983.
The Moto 2 World Champion lifted category this season & has rapidly began the season as the "sensation" after only two races.
The Moto 2 World Champion lifted category this season & has rapidly began the season as the "sensation" after only two races.
SPANISH SOCCER | LIGA | SATURDAY ROUND 32 MATCH RESULTS
Posted on 3:19 AM by Unknown
Sorry guys, had a personal situation last night that did not allow me to post the Spanish Soccer - Football Round 32 Liga Saturday Night games results. As the saying goes, better late than never.
Here is a very short summary of the main events with the important points being the final scores & the goal scorers.
Granada & Valladolid played a 1 - 1 draw. Goals came from Elbert with a spectacular
Here is a very short summary of the main events with the important points being the final scores & the goal scorers.
Granada & Valladolid played a 1 - 1 draw. Goals came from Elbert with a spectacular
Saturday, April 20, 2013
FOOTBALL FINANCE | REAL MADRID - FC BARCELONA PLAYING FOR CHAMPIONS "CASH"
Posted on 12:24 AM by Unknown
Real Madrid
& FC Barcelona are not only playing next weekend for a place in the Champions
League Final, they are each playing for a "juicy" 6.5M€, figure UEFA
pays for being a finalist. Plus just to know,the winner of Champions League gets an
additional 10.5M€.
The UEFA ChampionsLeague is big business for the fortunate participating clubs. This edition is
bigger with 500,7M€ in fixed
& FC Barcelona are not only playing next weekend for a place in the Champions
League Final, they are each playing for a "juicy" 6.5M€, figure UEFA
pays for being a finalist. Plus just to know,the winner of Champions League gets an
additional 10.5M€.
The UEFA ChampionsLeague is big business for the fortunate participating clubs. This edition is
bigger with 500,7M€ in fixed
Friday, April 19, 2013
SPANISH SOCCER | LIGA | ROUND 32 FRIDAY NIGHT GAME RESULT
Posted on 2:29 PM by Unknown
Spanish Soccer - Football action tonight with the Round 32 Liga game between Real Mallorca & Madrid Club Rayo Vallecano. The match ended after 90 minutes with a 1 - 1 draw result which was more a "loss" for both sides as the home team is in the relegation zone of the ladder while Rayo works to attempt to lift into Euro positions. Both stay the same after tonight & could not advance in their
REAL MARDRID CF | ANCELOTTI CHOSEN IF MOURINHO LEAVES
Posted on 10:41 AM by Unknown
Current Coach José Mourinho neither affirms or denies that he will be leaving Real Madrid CF at the end of the season. However, signals give the impression that Mourinho will be heading elsewhere at the end of the current season & everything points to Chelsea FC. Said this there is some hard bargaining & negotiations happening with Chelsea & Paris St Germain is his second option if the first
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Thursday, April 18, 2013
FC BARCELONA LOOKING FOR GOALS | A TRUE NUMBER NINE STRIKER
Posted on 4:42 AM by Unknown
Spanish Sports daily based in the city of Barcelona "Mundo Deportivo" asks today the question: "What happens if Messi doesn't score goals? Who will?According to the above source, theses are questions that the FC Barcelona technical team & Directives asked themselves flying back from Paris after drawing 2 - 2 in the 1ºst leg quarter-final of Champions League against Paris St Germain & with Messi
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Wednesday, April 17, 2013
WORLD SOCCER | REAL MADRID CF THE MOST VALUABLE CLUB IN THE WORLD
Posted on 3:48 PM by Unknown
Prestigious Financial magazine & source "Forbes" writes the following headline:... "At $3.3 Billion, Real Madrid Knocks Manchester United From Top Spot".Spanish Football giant Real Madrid is the most valuable Club on the planet according to Forbes with revenues coming from stadium crowds, TV rights, Tours & sponsorship deals. The Spanish Soccer Club overtakes English Club Manchester United in
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FC BARCELONA | JUVENTUS PREPARING AN OFFER FOR ALEXIS SANCHEZ
Posted on 5:21 AM by Unknown
FC Barcelona player Alexis Sanchez , the man who self proclaimed himself as "a great Football player" to media while in International duties, has his future out of Barça according to local & overseas sources. The Chilean International has had a horror season with expectations way below what anyone at Barça would have thought when the Club decided to sign the player.The last weeks have been
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REAL MADRID | KAKA - COENTRAO - HIGUAIN EXIT CANDIDATES
Posted on 3:12 AM by Unknown
If in the below post I mentioned some of the FC Barcelona exit names for next season, here I will mention some of the names that are being said with exit Real Madrid, or at least that is the intention of the Club.
The name & player Gareth Bale of Tottenham Hotspurs keeps sounding locally as a potential new signing for Real Madrid next season. However, for the Welshman to arrive Real Madrid must
The name & player Gareth Bale of Tottenham Hotspurs keeps sounding locally as a potential new signing for Real Madrid next season. However, for the Welshman to arrive Real Madrid must
Posted in 2013, Fabio Coentrao, Gareth Bale, Gonzalo Higuain, Kaka, Real Madrid, Soccer, Spanish Football, Spanish Soccer, Transfer rumours
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FC BARCELONA NEW SEASON 2013-2014 PLANNING | EXIT NAMES
Posted on 2:33 AM by Unknown
Most Football Clubs are planning the next season 2013-2014, FC Barcelona is no different. Today Spanish Sports paper & considered "media ally" "Sport" write up the situation & possible exits for next season. Apparently they have the inside story of a recent Barça Directives & Coaching technical team meeting that laid the basis of the "new FC Barcelona". The paper has elaborated the below image to
Tuesday, April 16, 2013
REAL MADRID LOOKING AT SEVILLA FC PLAYER KONDOGBIA
Posted on 9:05 AM by Unknown
If yesterday I posted that Real Madrid was looking at Juventus player Paul Pogba as a possible next season signing today Spanish Sports daily "AS" mentions another possible Real Madrid target: Geoffrey Kondogbia.
The versatile midfielder is currently at Sevilla FC & there are more Football Clubs than just Real Madrid interested. According to news source there is an apparent "bidding war" for
The versatile midfielder is currently at Sevilla FC & there are more Football Clubs than just Real Madrid interested. According to news source there is an apparent "bidding war" for
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Monday, April 15, 2013
REAL MADRID THINKS IN PAUL POGBA TO REPLACE XABI ALONSO
Posted on 2:35 PM by Unknown
According to Spanish radio, Real Madrid President Florentino Perez ordered a private jet to fly to Verona ( Italy ) to pick up the father of Juventus & French International Paul Pogba to later arrive in Madrid for a meeting in an outer suburbs Hotel.
The defensive midfielder has apparently been recommended by young French defender Rafael Varane . Paul Pogba could be the replacement of Xabi
The defensive midfielder has apparently been recommended by young French defender Rafael Varane . Paul Pogba could be the replacement of Xabi
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SPANISH SOCCER | LIGA | ROUND 31 MONDAY NIGHT GAME RESULT
Posted on 2:20 PM by Unknown
Spanish Soccer - Football ended Round 31 with the last match scheduled of Liga tonight between two Clubs that are fighting for their Spanish First Division future. The winner was Real Mallorca 1 - 0 over Celta de Vigo after Giovanni scored in the very last moment to clinch the match & the valuable three points.
Celta is now last on the ladder with 24 points, while Mallorca with this win puts
Celta is now last on the ladder with 24 points, while Mallorca with this win puts
Sunday, April 14, 2013
SPANISH SOCCER | LIGA | ROUND 31 SUNDAY GAMES RESULTS
Posted on 12:00 PM by Unknown
Spanish Soccer - Football action continued today with four more games of Round 31 of Liga. As yesterday there was plenty of goals with the following final results ( scores ) & goalscorers.
Madrid Club Rayo Vallecano fell 0 - 2 to the "revelation" Club of the Liga Real Sociedad. The Basque Club consolidate themselves a little more in the 4th position of the ladder & thus access to next season
Madrid Club Rayo Vallecano fell 0 - 2 to the "revelation" Club of the Liga Real Sociedad. The Basque Club consolidate themselves a little more in the 4th position of the ladder & thus access to next season
REAL MADRID NEWS | CARLO ANCELOTTI - CAVANI TIED UP ?
Posted on 4:52 AM by Unknown
This next story should be taken for what it is, speculation without any official statement. The news comes out of the Barcelona based Spanish Sports daily "Sport", something good & bad, the first its out of the Real Madrid dominated media & the second bad because "Sport" is always attempting to put a spoke in the Real Madrid bicycle.According to reports, many observers believe that current Coach
Posted in 2013, Carlo Ancelotti, Cavani, Jose Mourinho, Liga, Napoles, PSG, Real Madrid, Soccer, Spanish Football, Transfer rumours
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RAUL GONZALEZ | KEEPS WINNING TITLES ( AL SADD )
Posted on 3:01 AM by Unknown
Remember Raul Gonzalez? Ex-Real Madrid & Spanish International Legend? The player has helped out his current Football Team Al Sadd win the Qatar Football League. Al Sadd won the title after attempting to do so for the last 7 years.
The almost 36 year old Spanish Football player keeps piling up titles to his name. Al Sadd defeated 3-1 Al-Khuraitiat to secure the Qatar Championship, this gave
The almost 36 year old Spanish Football player keeps piling up titles to his name. Al Sadd defeated 3-1 Al-Khuraitiat to secure the Qatar Championship, this gave
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Saturday, April 13, 2013
SPANISH SOCCER | LIGA | ROUND 31 SATURDAY GAMES RESULTS
Posted on 2:07 PM by Unknown
Four games of Spanish Soccer - Football scheduled today as part of Round 31 of Liga. Lots of goals & some emotional & heart stopping encounters. Here are all the final scores ( results ) & all the goal scorers.
Valladolid is hoovering around the danger-zone of the classification table & points are of importance. They managed three today with a worked 2 - 1 victory over Madrid Club
Valladolid is hoovering around the danger-zone of the classification table & points are of importance. They managed three today with a worked 2 - 1 victory over Madrid Club
REAL MADRID PRE-SEASON 2013 SCHEDULE | USA VISIT
Posted on 9:32 AM by Unknown
Spanish Soccer - Football Club Real Madrid has let know its 2013 pre-season schedule. Spanish Football Sports has lots of American readers & friends & there is a good part of the pre-season that is down for the US. I thought that it may interest in case your in the planned US cities & wish to visit to see your favourite Football stars.Apart from the US , Turkey & Sweden will also be part of the
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REAL BETIS COACH PEPE MEL | THE BIRD IS THE WORD
Posted on 1:12 AM by Unknown
Spanish League - Liga - kicked off with Round 31 yesterday night in the most intense way it could, with a city of Sevilla derby between its two Football Clubs that divides the city : Real Betis ( traditionally working class ) & Sevilla FC ( the well doers ).
The match did not let anyone down & was up to expectations with intensity & a near Sporting pitch battle that included controversial
The match did not let anyone down & was up to expectations with intensity & a near Sporting pitch battle that included controversial
Posted in 2013, Humour, Liga, Pepe Mel, Real Betis, Sevilla FC, Soccer, Spanish Football, Spanish Soccer, The Bird
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Friday, April 12, 2013
SPANISH SOCCER | DERBY ROUND 31 | REAL BETIS 3 SEVILLA FC 3
Posted on 3:20 PM by Unknown
Spanish Soccer - Football started this Friday Night with Round 31 of Liga. The match usually gets included in the Saturday games round-up post, but this match is special & deserves to be treated now & separately. The big Andalusia region & city of Seville derby is famous for its intensity as it divides the city with Football emotion that gets dangerously close to being over zealous.The Real Betis
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CHAMPIONS LEAGUE SEMI FINALS DRAW MATCH-UPS
Posted on 4:37 AM by Unknown
The Champions League draw for the semi-finals match-ups held this midday at UEFA H/Q in Nyon has giving the following clashes:
Bayern Munich - FC Barcelona
Borussia Dortmund - Real Madrid CF
The first leg matches are scheduled for the 23rd & 24th of April while the return 2º leg matches are down for the 30th of April & 1st of May.
There is a chance that we could have an all Spanish Final
Bayern Munich - FC Barcelona
Borussia Dortmund - Real Madrid CF
The first leg matches are scheduled for the 23rd & 24th of April while the return 2º leg matches are down for the 30th of April & 1st of May.
There is a chance that we could have an all Spanish Final
Thursday, April 11, 2013
FIFA RANKING | SPAIN Nº 1 APRIL 2013
Posted on 2:53 PM by Unknown
The World Football governing body FIFA has released its monthly ranking of Top Football Nations. Spain remains in the Nº1 position again as the Best Football Nation on the Planet.
Here is the list of the Top 20 Football Nations according to FIFA for the month of April:
.1. Spain 1538 Pts
.2. Germany 1428
.3. Argentina 1292
.4. Croatia 1191
.5. Portugal 1163
.6. Colombia 1154
.7. England 1135
Here is the list of the Top 20 Football Nations according to FIFA for the month of April:
.1. Spain 1538 Pts
.2. Germany 1428
.3. Argentina 1292
.4. Croatia 1191
.5. Portugal 1163
.6. Colombia 1154
.7. England 1135
CHAMPIONS LEAGUE | CRISTIANO RONALDO CURRENT TOP GOALSCORER
Posted on 1:46 PM by Unknown
Real Madrid player Cristiano Ronaldo is having his best Champions League season. The Portuguese crack is one of the principal reasons why his Club has got into the semi-finals. Ronaldo is the current leading goal scorer in Champions League with 11 goals. He is just only three goals away from equalling the all-time top mark of 14 goals reached by Altafini, Van Nistelroy & Lionel Messi. This feat
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Wednesday, April 10, 2013
25 ANNIVERSARY | HUGO SANCHEZ "OVERHEAD" CHILENA GOAL FOR REAL MADRID
Posted on 11:41 PM by Unknown
Spanish Soccer - Football is celebrating the 25th Anniversary of a goal. A special goal the touches "art" executed by Real Madrid Mexican player Hugo Sanchez. Many consider this one of the best "overhead" ( Chilena in Spanish ) goals ever practised with lethal success in World Football. The match was a Liga encounter with Club Logroñes.You can watch this over & over again & it is still just
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CHAMPIONS LEAGUE Q / FINAL RESULT | FC BARCELONA 1 PARIS ST GERMAIN 1 | BARÇA WINS IN AGGREGATE
Posted on 2:08 PM by Unknown
Spanish Soccer giant FC Barcelona has qualified themselves for the semi-finals of the Champions League competition after drawing 1 - 1 at home against Paris St Germain in tonight's 2 º leg return quarter - final clash. Barça goes through thanks to their away goal advantage after drawing in Paris 2 -2 , this gave the overall aggregate a 3 - 3 result with more weight to the goals scored by Barça in
Tuesday, April 9, 2013
MANCHESTER UNITED ABOUT TO CLOSE FALCAO ?
Posted on 11:03 PM by Unknown
New twist to the ongoing rumours about a possible next season destination for Atletico de Madrid Colombian International striker Radamel Falcao. The player was last said to be close to Chelsea FC but today Spanish Sports daily "Marca" claim that English giant Manchester United has entered the scene in a very big way.
Negotiations are advanced, so much so, that the Sports newspaper speculates
Negotiations are advanced, so much so, that the Sports newspaper speculates
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CHAMPIONS LEAGUE | REAL MADRID INTO SEMI FINAL - MALAGA ELIMINATED IN LAST MINUTE
Posted on 2:44 PM by Unknown
Champions League at the quarter-final stage is serious business. The veterans will tell you that if you slip just an inch you will be punished severely. This occurred to all four teams that participated tonight in their 2º leg return games. In the Spanish case, the experienced & Champions League regular Real Madrid CF suffered & received a good scare, while the never before into quarter-final
Monday, April 8, 2013
CHAMPIONS LEAGUE Q / FINAL | POSSIBLE REAL MADRID STARTING 11 LINE-UP AGAINST GALATASARAY
Posted on 3:38 PM by Unknown
When it
comes to attempting to predict the possible Real Madrid starting 11 line-up
against Turkish Club Galatasaray, one has already a few signs & clues to
help out for the 2º leg Champions League quarter-final game in Istanbul.
We know
beforehand that Sergio Ramos & Xabi Alonso will not be present due to
yellow card accumulation suspension. Plus the defender expected to fill the place of
comes to attempting to predict the possible Real Madrid starting 11 line-up
against Turkish Club Galatasaray, one has already a few signs & clues to
help out for the 2º leg Champions League quarter-final game in Istanbul.
We know
beforehand that Sergio Ramos & Xabi Alonso will not be present due to
yellow card accumulation suspension. Plus the defender expected to fill the place of
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SPANISH SOCCER | LIGA | MONDAY ROUND 30 RESULT
Posted on 3:28 PM by Unknown
Last scheduled match of Round 30 of Liga between Sevilla FC & Athletic Club Bilbao was played this Monday night with the final result of 2 - 1.
Disputed match with non-stop end to end Football that saw both teams finish with 10 men. Sevilla striker Alvaro Negredo put his team ahead first in the 4th min & from here the intensity picked up from Bilbao. Counters & midfield clashes that finally
Disputed match with non-stop end to end Football that saw both teams finish with 10 men. Sevilla striker Alvaro Negredo put his team ahead first in the 4th min & from here the intensity picked up from Bilbao. Counters & midfield clashes that finally
INTERNATIONAL FRIENDLY | SPAIN vs REP. IRELAND IN NEW YORK ON JUNE
Posted on 12:35 PM by Unknown
This is good news for the American readers of Spanish Football Sports & for those that live in the New York area. The Spain National Soccer Team with play the Republic of Ireland in an International Friendly match on the 11th of June 2013. This is part of the warm-up phase of games that Spain has scheduled before travelling off to Brazil to contest the Confederations Cup tournament.
The
The
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Sunday, April 7, 2013
SPANISH SOCCER | LIGA | ROUND 30 SUNDAY GAMES RESULTS
Posted on 12:31 PM by Unknown
Spanish Soccer - Football action continued today with four matches of Round 30 of Liga scheduled. Here are all the final results ( scores ) along with all the goalscorers.
Celta de Vigo lost at home 0 - 2 to Madrid Club Rayo Vallecano. The home side illustrated all the elements that has them second last on the Liga classification table. The two goals from Rayo Vallecano came from Piti in the
Celta de Vigo lost at home 0 - 2 to Madrid Club Rayo Vallecano. The home side illustrated all the elements that has them second last on the Liga classification table. The two goals from Rayo Vallecano came from Piti in the
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Saturday, April 6, 2013
SPANISH SOCCER | LIGA | ROUND 30 SATURDAY GAMES RESULTS - SCORES
Posted on 1:45 PM by Unknown
Spanish Soccer - Football games played today as part of Round 30 of Liga. Plenty of goals & with bottom of the ladder teams fighting for their Liga life. Here are all the final scores ( results ) & all the goalscorers.
Battling bottom of the table area Granada got a real hiding from Real Betis losing 1 - 5. The home side was perhaps nervous with their ladder situation & was out played in all
Battling bottom of the table area Granada got a real hiding from Real Betis losing 1 - 5. The home side was perhaps nervous with their ladder situation & was out played in all
REAL MADRID | XABI ALONSO REPLACEMENT CANDIDATES
Posted on 12:17 PM by Unknown
It´s known that Real Madrid Spanish International midfielder Xabi Alonso ends contract in 2014 & that he hasn't renewed his contract. According to Spanish Sports daily "Marca" one of the reasons is that the "rumour" of a possible arrival of ex-Liverpool Coach Rafael Benitez was not to his liking. The Club in their sincere endeavour to want to renew Xabi Alonso for at least another 2 years has
Friday, April 5, 2013
SERGIO RAMOS | QUOTE FROM SAMI KHEDIRA
Posted on 4:23 PM by Unknown
“He is without a doubt one of the world’s best defenders; he has shown that for years, for Real Madrid and for Spain. He is a complete player, very fast and very skilful, he can help in attack, he is dangerous up front, he has a strong header, he is very fit and has everything you need in a defender. If I had to design the perfect defender, it would be Sergio Ramos.” (Sami Khedira)
Posted in 2013, Quotes, Real Madrid, Sami Khedira, Sergio Ramos, Spain, Spanish Football, Spanish Football Players, World Soccer
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FC BARCELONA | 8 CANDIDATES FOR THE DEFENCE
Posted on 12:01 PM by Unknown
FC Barcelona is look for a Central Defender. This season as in the past, if the squad has a "weak spot" its in the defence & some of the past solutions with signings have not worked out well. Apart from this solid regulars have fallen with injuries or are reaching the twilight of their careers, ej Pujol.
The technical staff & fans realize this & continue to look for & come up with the right
The technical staff & fans realize this & continue to look for & come up with the right
THE UEFA IDEAL 11 PLAYERS FROM CHAMPIONS LEAGUE 1ºst LEG Q/FINALS
Posted on 11:39 AM by Unknown
Imagine you observed all of the Champions League 1ºst leg quarter-final games last Tuesday & Wednesday & was allowed to pick 11 players for your ideal team. That is what UEFA has done & has released their "Ideal 11" & here are the selected players:Willy Caballero; Daniel Alves, Thiago Silva, Dante, Alaba; Gundogan, Xabi Alonso; Robben, Ibrahimovic, Cristiano Ronaldo & Mandzukic
Impressive to say
Impressive to say
Posted in 2013, Champions League, European Football, Ideal 11, Soccer, Spanish Football, Uefa, World Soccer
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FC BARCELONA FOLLOWING YOUNG FRENCH U-21 DIGNE
Posted on 6:33 AM by Unknown
The Spanish Sports paper "AS" writes up a story today that puts a spotlight on young French U-21 International & Lille player Lucas Digne. The focus isn't just any, it is the watchful eyes of Spanish Football giant FC Barcelona which is said to be following the evolution of the player very closely. The French heir apparent to the position left vacant by Eric Abidal & with time Patrice Evre will
Posted in 2013, FC Barcelona, Liga, Lille, Lucas Digne, Soccer, Spanish Football, Transfer rumours, Young Stars
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Thursday, April 4, 2013
FC BARCELONA NEW UNIFORM TOPS FOR 2013 - 2014
Posted on 1:32 PM by Unknown
So you just bought yourself the lastest FC Barcelona shirt for 80 - 90 € & you look sharp. Well in a couple of months you will be "old school" as FC Barcelona will have a new line -up of gear. Spanish Sports Barcelona based daily "Sport" has let known in advance how FC Barcelona will look next season.
As you can see Barça regain their "old" look with strips & the black away from home shirt
As you can see Barça regain their "old" look with strips & the black away from home shirt
Wednesday, April 3, 2013
CHAMPIONS LEAGUE SCORES | REAL MADRID 3 GALATASARAY 0 | MALAGA 0 BORUSSIA DORTMUND 0
Posted on 2:09 PM by Unknown
Two Spanish Soccer - Football Clubs had their turn tonight with quarter-final 1º st leg games of Champions League. Overall positive results for the Spaniards with one Club finishing more happy than the other. Here are the final scores ( results ) & all the goalscorers.
Real Madrid hosted Turkish Club Galatasaray & won 3 - 0. This puts Real Madrid with a foot & half the other leg in the
Real Madrid hosted Turkish Club Galatasaray & won 3 - 0. This puts Real Madrid with a foot & half the other leg in the
Tuesday, April 2, 2013
CHAMPIONS LEAGUE Q / FINAL | POSSIBLE 11 TEAM LINE UPS REAL MADRID - MALAGA
Posted on 11:23 PM by Unknown
Big Champions League 1º leg quarter-final games tonight for two Spanish Soccer Clubs: Real Madrid CF & Malaga FC. As with these games there is always speculation pre-match on the starting 11 team line ups & Barcelona based Spanish Sports daily "Sports" attempts to help out with their ideas & info-graphs created by "Marc Reus".
For the Real Madrid - Galatasaray clash the above image is a
For the Real Madrid - Galatasaray clash the above image is a
CHAMPIONS LEAGUE Q / FINAL RESULT | PARIS ST GERMAIN 2 FC BARCELONA 2
Posted on 2:05 PM by Unknown
Spanish Soccer Club FC Barcelona travelled to Paris to play the 1º leg of the Champions League quarter-final against Paris St Germain. The final result ( score ) finished in a 2 - 2 draw which still gives Barça a handy two goal away advantage for the next week return 2º leg game back at "Camp Nou" Barcelona. Paris St Germain retain their chances of going through with a "miraculous" last second
Monday, April 1, 2013
POSSIBLE FC BARCELONA STARTING TEAM 11 LINE-UP AGAINST PARIS ST GERMAIN
Posted on 3:17 PM by Unknown
Big Champions League Football game coming up between Paris St Germain & FC Barcelona in the 1º leg quarter-final clash of the competition. Both teams are showing maximum respect for each other & FC Barcelona comes into the match without that "unbeatable aura" of past encounters.The 2 - 0 defeat by Barcelona at Milan in their last away game has given opponents signs, clues & hopes on how to cancel
Posted in 2013, Champions League, European Football, FC Barcelona, Paris, Paris St Germain, Quarter Final, World Soccer
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SPANISH SOCCER | LIGA | ROUND 29 MONDAY NIGHT RESULTS
Posted on 2:51 PM by Unknown
Spanish Soccer tonight with the last two games scheduled of Round 29 of Liga. Here are the final results ( scores ) & all the goalscorers.
Athletic Club Bilbao hosted Granada & won 1 - 0 against the grain. Once again the Bilbao performance did not impress & were outplayed by Granada which deserved much more for all their efforts tonight. But Football can be cruel sometimes & Granada paid
Athletic Club Bilbao hosted Granada & won 1 - 0 against the grain. Once again the Bilbao performance did not impress & were outplayed by Granada which deserved much more for all their efforts tonight. But Football can be cruel sometimes & Granada paid
EUROPEAN GOLDEN BOOT 2012-2013 | LIONEL MESSI RUNAWAY LEADER
Posted on 6:44 AM by Unknown
It's natural that Barcelona based Spanish Sports daily "Sport" remind everyone that FC Barcelona player Lionel Messi is currently "light years" ahead of all the European Football contenders for this seasons "European Golden Boot Award". The Argentine & Barça marvel has currently 43 goals ( 86 points), with current second place with Real Madrid astro Cristiano Ronaldo with 28 goals ( 56 points ) ,
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