WHO IS MUNIR EL HADDADI ?

Who is MUNIR EL HADDADI? Three months back the only people who could have answered this were those involved with FC Barcelona & its "B Team". Today the 19 year old Football player is known all over Spain, branded a new Football promise & has been called up by Spanish Football National Team Selector & Coach Vicente Del Bosque to fill the place left vacant by "injured" Diego Costa.




But who is

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SPAIN LOSES 1 - 0 TO FRANCE | INTERNATIONAL FRIENDLY

Spain lost 1 - 0 to France in their International Friendly in Paris tonight with a "new look" team which begins its reconstruction to attempt to get back to the dizzy heights the Spanish Football Team maintained themselves the last 8 years.



The Spanish starting 11 had new faces as the photo shows above:David de Gea, Sergio Ramos, San José, Busquets, Raul Garcia, Diego Costa, Azpilicueta,

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SPAIN SECURES PLACE IN UEFA U-21 EURO 2015 DEFEATING HUNGARY 0 - 1

The UEFA European U-21 Finals will be held in the Czech Republic in 2015 between the 15th & 30th of June, & Spain needed just 1 point to mathematically secure their presence & place in the Championship.

This afternoon the U-21 Spain Football Team defeated 0 - 1 Hungary & got more than the needed point, but three.Less than entertaining match of Football with Spanish Team dominance. The Hungarians

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ANGEL DI MARIA & RADAMEL FALCAO SHATTERED REAL MADRID DREAMS

The names Radamel Falcao & Angel Di Maria have sounded heavily all summer within the Spanish Football Sports media & particularly linked with Real Madrid. The first for his "obsessive desire" to play at Real Madrid & the latter for his wish to leave said Club. Connected fates, Real Madrid for both & the some representative Jorge Mendes who will play his part.

The end result, Falcao saw his dream

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ATLETICO DE MADRID SPENDS 112 M€ ON NEW SIGNINGS

This post may interest more the Atletico de Madrid fans. But overall it does also reflect well the increase spending on transfers-new signings by the Spanish Liga for the second year running: 471,7M€ between all Clubs.

Atletico de Madrid closed yesterday their transfers-signings for season 2014-2015. The Club spent this new season 112,1 M€ in signings to reinforce their squad after important

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SPANISH FOOTBALL LIGA | ROUND 2 SUNDAY GAMES FINAL RESULTS

Spanish Football Liga Round 2 matches played tonight with surprise included. Here are all the final scores along with all the goalscorers.




Villarreal hosted FC Barcelona & lost to a 81st min goal by substitute Sandro from a great Messi pass. Good game of Football with both teams attacking & creating numerous chances along with both goalkeepers very active with some marvellous saves. In the

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JAVIER "CHICHARITO" HERNANDEZ LOAN TO REAL MADRID CLOSE

The news now hitting the Spanish Football online sites is that MANCHESTER UNITED & REAL MADRID have come to an agreement for the former to loan their Mexican International forward Javier "Chicharito" Hernandez to the latter. 

According to "Marca" its a one year loan & the player has still to shut the salary conditions with Real Madrid before it all becomes official. 



This way Real Madrid

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SPANISH LIGA FOOTBALL ROUND 2 SATURDAY GAMES FINAL RESULTS

Was out of town last night but managed to stay in touch with the Saturday Round 2 games of the Spanish Football Liga. Here are all the final results - better late than never - along with all the goalscorers in a brief summarized format.




Friday Night Round 2 matches & results:

Valencia CF 3 - Malaga FC 0

Paco Alcacer 30th min
Parejo 44th min
Piatti 55 th min


Getafe 1 - Almeria 0


Alvaro

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SPAIN FOOTBALL TEAM LIST OF PLAYERS FOR FRANCE & MACEDONIA

Spanish Football National Team Selector & Coach Vicente Del Bosque has handed in his list of players that will represent Spain in the upcoming Friendly International game against France on the 4th of September & for the Euro 2016 Group qualifier against Macedonia on the 8th of September.




Here is the full list of players:
Goalkeepers: Iker Casillas, David De Gea & Kiko Casilla.

Defenders:

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CRISTIANO RONALDO WINS UEFA BEST PLAYER SEASON 2013-2014 AWARD

As expected Real Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo was awarded this afternoon the "UEFA Best Player season 2013 - 2014". The Portuguese player won the title over Bayern Munich candidates Manuel Neuer & Arjen Robben.

This award was missing in CR7 "collection" with previous winners being Ribery last year, Lionel Messi & Andres Iniesta.




Cristiano Ronaldo had a fabulous 2013 - 2014 season winning

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UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE GROUPS 2014 - 2015

The UEFA Champions League Groups for season 2014 - 2015 have been drawn & decided this afternoon with the 4 Spanish Football Clubs relatively pleased with the outcomes. There are no easy Clubs at this level of Football but as with other seasons & previous draws there are no real "Death Groups". Said this, surprises will be assured as with every season. 

Below are the Groups & the Clubs:

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ATHLETIC CLUB BILBAO 3 - NAPOLI 1 (4-1 AGG) | CHAMPIONS LEAGUE QUALIFIER FINAL RESULT

Spanish Football Club Athletic Club Bilbao will join Atletico de Madrid, Real Madrid & FC Barcelona in tomorrow UEFA Champions League Groups draw after defeating 3 - 1 Italian Club Napoli in the 2 leg Champions League Qualifier. At Bilbao wins on a 4 - 1 aggregate that was also the perfect way to celebrate the Clubs fabulous new & modern "San Mames Stadium".




The first half already gave us

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XABI ALONSO CLOSE TO LEAVING FOR BAYERN MUNICH

Real Madrid midfielder Xabi Alonso is making news today, not only has he announced his retirement from the Spanish National Football Team, but there is a "flash" that Alonso may be close to German giant Bayern Munich. 
Spanish Sports media has picked up this afternoon that Xabi Alonso has full agreement with Bayern Munich & now depends on the negotiations at Club level. Real Madrid is likely to

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XAVI ALOSNO LEAVES THE SPANISH FOOTBALL TEAM

Surprise - or not - announcement this afternoon from Real Madrid & Spanish International Xabi Alonso. The 32 year old player  & midfielder tweeted that he leaves the Spanish National Football Team.




One of Spains Best Midfielders says goodbye after 114 International games & 16 goals. His long career includes 2 European Nations Cups & the FIFA World Cup of 2010. Xabi Alonso debuted in 2003 at

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REAL MADRID ACTIVATES INTEREST OF MARCO REUS ?

German International & Borussia Dortmund midfielder Marco Reus continues grabbing Spanish Sports & Football media attention. The player was connected with Atletico de Madrid early last week, which was later rejected by the Club as media hype, & FC Barcelona has been said to be closing in on the player.




However, latest news indicates that Real Madrid has entered the picture. The Spanish

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ATLETICO DE MADRID LOOKS FOR "GOAL": SHAQUIRI, CERCI OR LAVEZZI

There is concern at Atletico de Madrid with the lack of goal effectiveness. The pre-season & yesterdays 0-0 result in Round 1 of Spanish Liga against Rayo Vallecano highlighted the lack of "goal punch".

Atletico de Madrid has signed well; Mandzukic, Griezzmann & Raul Jimenez, but they still need time to get into the groove & many still remember Diego Costa & his explosive counter-attack runs

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SPANISH FOOTBALL | LIGA | ROUND 1 MONDAY NIGHT FINAL RESULTS

The last two scheduled matches of Round 1 of Spanish Football Liga were played tonight - Monday - with the following final results & all the goalscorers.




Real Madrid hosted newly promoted Cordoba & managed to win with a final 2 - 0 result. A grey & disappointing Real Madrid exhibition which beforehand created much hype & anticipation with their all-star line-up. Xabi Alonso & Carvajal  were

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REAL MADRID ANGEL DI MARIA WILL GO TO MANCHESTER UNITED

The future of Argentine & Real Madrid midfielder Angel Di Maria has been settled. English Premier League Club Manchester United will be - awaiting official announcement - the new destination & Football home for the player.

The transfer figures vary between those media sources that say 75M€ plus 15M€ more in variables & others who go higher with a 80M€ figure. In any case it the biggest transfer

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SPANISH FOOTBALL | LIGA | ROUND 1 SUNDAY GAMES FINAL RESULTS

Spanish Football Liga Round 1 games continued today with 4 scheduled clashes. Here are all the final scores & all the goalscorers.




Excellent game & result for Celta de Vigo which won 3 -1 Madrid Club Getafe. Goals for Celta from Nolito in the 19th min, Orellana in the 55th min & Larrivey in the 69th min. The only Getafe goal came from Samir in the the 61 st min.




Newly promoted Eibar

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SPANISH FOOTBALL | LIGA | ROUND 1 SATURDAY GAMES FINAL RESULTS

Spanish Football LIGA season 2014-2015 kicked off tonight with 4 matches of Round 1. The other games are scheduled for tomorrow & Monday night. Below is a brief summary of the games played today along with the final results & goalscorers,




Malaga won 1 - 0 Athletic Club Bilbao in controversial circumstances that caused the visitors to leave very angry especially with the referee decisions. The

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AT MADRID 1 REAL MADRID 0 | ATLETICO WINS SPANISH SUPER CUP 2 -1 ON AGGREGATE

The winner of the first official title of the new Spanish Football season, the "Spanish Super Cup", goes to Atletico de Madrid after they defeated 1 - 0 Real Madrid in the 2º leg match & claim the title 2-1 on aggregate.




The early 2 min goal by Mario Mandzukic was enough after catching Real Madrid "sleeping" in defence when Griezmann back headed to find the Croatian who kicked the ball passed

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ANGEL DI MARIA WANTS TO LEAVE REAL MADRID

Argentine International & Real Madrid midfielder Angel Di Maria is unique in World Soccer. The player has evolved & matured into a "Total Football Player", the type most Coaches dream of having in their squad. Angel Di Maria attacks, passes, scores goal &, here is his speciality, defends with tireless running that keeps the team in equilibrium. A revolutionary that can win a stalemate match in

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REAL MADRID 1 - ATLETICO DE MADRID 1 | SPANISH SUPER CUP 1º LEG FINAL RESULT

First big Spanish Football title up for grabs that kicks off the new 2014-2015 season with the 1º leg Spanish Super Cup match that ended in a 1 - 1 draw between Real Madrid & Atletico de Madrid. The Spanish Super Cup title is definitely still wide open with both teams with options in next Friday 2º leg away match. 




Very even match with Real Madrid with more initiative & a more attacking drive

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ATHLETIC CLUB BILBAO 1 - NAPOLI 1 | CHAMPIONS LEAGUE 1º ST LEG PRELIMINARY

Spanish
Football Club Athletic Club Bilbao managed a suffered 1 -1 draw against Napoli in the 1ºst leg of the Champions League
preliminary. Spanish & Bilbao midfielder Muniain put his team ahead first
in the 41st min, while Napoli forward Gonzalo
Higuain equalized in the 69th min. From this moment until the end of the match
Napoli took control & could have increased their advantage, especially

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SAMI KHEDIRA STUDYING ARSENAL FC - CHELSEA FC OPTIONS

German International & Real Madrid midfielder Sami Khedira has one year left of his contract with the Spanish Football Club. The player refuses to renew (extend) his stay & thinks in staying put the remaining season. This way as of the 1st of January 2015 he becomes a free agent & can go to any Club he wishes without a transfer fee but with a very succulent salary package. Real Madrid naturally

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ATLETICO DE MADRID TARGETS 16 YEAR OLD LUKA JOVIC

Spanish Football Club & current Liga Champions Atletico de Madrid have set their sights & ambitious on acquiring a young Football talent that promises to be a big name in the future. 

Luka Jovic, 16 year old Serbian forward currently at Red Star Belgrade. A Serbia u-19 International who is making for himself a path to success that has Atletico de Madrid convinced & won. 



The Serbian Club has

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ALESSIO CERCI CLOSE TO ATLETICO DE MADRID ACCORDING TO ITALIAN PRESS

While the name of German International & Borussia Dortmund midfielder Marco Reus ignited the local Spanish Football scene with the speculation yesterday that Atletico de Madrid may have shut his signing, today that bubble may have burst for another name. A more realist player, Italian International & Torino midfielder 27 year old Alessio Cerci. 



Italian Sports paper "Gazetta dello Sport"

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MARCO REUS CLOSE TO ATLETICO DE MADRID ?

The big news doing the Spanish Football circuit today is the speculated negotiations going on between German Club Borussia Dortmund & Spanish Football Club Atletico de Madrid for German International midfielder Marco Reus. This is what what Spanish Radio has announced along with some Sports media like "Sport" & "Mundo Deportivo".

Atletico de Madrid denies the story & says there is nothing at all

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UEFA THREE CANDIDATES FOR BEST EUROPEAN PLAYER 2013-2014

UEFA has just handing in its list of the three final candidates for the soon to be announced "UEFA Best European Player of the Year". The winner will be made official on the 28th of August in Monaco where one of the following names will be prized:


Cristiano Ronaldo (Real Madrid CF)
Manuel Neuer (Bayern Munich)
Arjen Robben (Bayern Munich)





The hot favourite is Real Madrid forward Cristiano

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LUIS SUAREZ CAN NOW TRAIN WITH BARÇA TEAM-MATES | CAS DECISION

The "Court of Arbitration for Sport" - CAS -  has just handed in its resolution to the appeal handed in by FC Barcelona for their newly signed player Luis Suarez. The "CAS" maintains the FIFA sanction & the Uruguayan cannot play Football until the 26th of October.





However, the good news is that the "CAS" has eliminated the part were the player cannot train or be present in a Sporting arena.

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FC BARCELONA IDEAL 11 FOR SEASON 2014 - 2015

The Spanish Liga season starts the 24th of August, & yesterday one of the big Clubs Real Madrid gave us an insight to what their ideal 11 for the new season may well look after playing in the UEFA Super Cup Final. However, what about their arch rivales FC Barcelona, how will their ideal 11 for season 2014-2015 shape up ?




Spanish Sports paper based in Barcelona, "Mundo Deportivo", have put

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REAL MADRID 2 SEVILLA FC 0 | UEFA SUPER CUP FINAL RESULT

First mayor European Football title for the new 2014 - 2015 season, the UEFA SUPER CUP, goes to Real Madrid CF after defeating fellow country Club Sevilla FC 2 - 0 in tonights Final played in the city of Cardiff (Wales, UK).

Real Madrid started the match with all its big guns including newly incorporated signings like Toni Kroos & James Rodriguez as seen in the below team photo:




Sevilla FC

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ATLETICO DE MADRID SIGNS MEXICAN RAUL JIMENEZ

Its official, Spanish Football Club Atletico de Madrid has signed 23 year old Mexican International & America de Mexico forward Raul Jimenez. This in theory finishes off the Spanish Clubs reorganization of its Liga Championship winning  squad after important & key players have left this summer to other Clubs.




The terms of the transfer is a 10,5M€ fee to America de Mexico while the player

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POSSIBLE REAL MADRID STARTING 11 IN UEFA SUPER CUP FINAL

European Football kicks off tomorrow with the Final of the UEFA Super Cup between the Champions League winners, Real Madrid, & the winner of the Europa League, Sevilla FC. An all Spanish Football affair to be played in the city of Cardiff (Wales, UK) with Real Madrid being slightly favourite beforehand. However, Sevilla FC come in extra motivated & have worked hard all pre-season with this title,

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DIEGO LOPEZ TO GO TO AC MILAN

Spanish Football Club Real Madrid - while the bad tongues say Captain Iker Casillas - have got their way & pushed aside goalkeeper Diego Lopez to another Club. The pressure by "both" has been fierce & embarrassing the last few days that Diego Lopez has come to an agreement to sign with Italian Club AC Milan.




The deal between Clubs & Diego Lopez is not official as yet, but AC Milan Chief

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FC BARCELONA TIES VERMAELEN FROM ARSENAL FC

FC Barcelona continue signing players & securing up their defence for the upcoming season. The Spanish Football Club has come to an agreement with English Premier League Club Arsenal FC to transfer Belgium defender Tomas Vermaelen.

Local media sources comment that the player could be arriving over to Barcelona in the next hours, while other media sources say that Barça still has to shut terms

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ATLETICO DE MADRID RETHINKS ROBERTO SOLDADO OF TOTTENHAM HOTSPURS

News this afternoon doing the local Spanish Sports online editions circuit mentions that Spanish Football Club Atletico de Madrid has again focused its "eyes" on Spanish International & Tottenham Hotspurs forward Roberto Soldado.

Recent Friendly matches has alerted Atletico de Madrid that they could be short in the forward line resource area. Although the Spanish Club has signed Mandzukic &

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ATHLETIC CLUB BILBAO TO FACE NAPOLI IN CHAMPIONS LEAGUE PRELIMINARY QUALIFIER

Spanish Football Club Athletic Club Bilbao has been matched with Italian Club Napoli for the upcoming Champions League preliminary qualifier. The winner of this home & away game will go directly into the Champions League competition while the loser goes into the Europa League competition.




The dates are the following:


20th of August - Napoli vs At Club Bilbao
27th of August - At Club Bilbao

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REAL SOCIEDAD WINS ABERDEEN 2 - 3 TO QUALIFY FOR THE EUROPA LEAGUE

Spanish Football Club Real Sociedad took a 1º leg Europa League Preliminary qualifying scoreline to Scotland to face Aberdeen for the return 2º leg clash. The end result of tonight s match was a 2 - 3 win to Real Sociedad giving the Spaniards a 2 - 5 aggregate score to take them into tomorrows Europa League season 2014 - 2015 draw.




The goals came in the following manner:


Xabi Prieto, 27th

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FC BARCELONA PLAYERS NUMBERS FOR SEASON 2014-2015

Barcelona based Spanish Sports daily "Sport" publish today the FC Barcelona Players numbers for season 2014-2015. Handy piece of information for all the many local & overseas fans who wish to follow their favourite players.



courtesy of "Sport"


Players like Sergi Roberto, Rafinha & Deulofeu have not been formally assigned numbers as yet while the Club awaits the exit of players like Song (17)

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ATLETICO DE MADRID EYES ANDRE SCHURRLE

Interesting piece of news appearing in Spanish Sports press, concretely "AS", this evening. According to the source Spanish Football Club Atletico de Madrid are seriously thinking about & may even have placed as a signing priority German International & Chelsea FC striker Andre Schurrle. The 24 year old is considered the perfect complement upfront to join Mandzukic & Griezmann next season. The

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XAVI HERNANDEZ ANNOUNCES HIS RETIREMENT FROM THE SPANISH FOOTBALL NATIONAL TEAM

FC Barcelona & Spanish International XAVI HERNANDEZ gave his first pre-season Press Conference this afternoon. The big news was the announcement that he will no longer be available for the Spanish National Football Team. The player believes that his time is up & will move aside leaving his position for younger talent. 

Most media expected answers to why he decided to continue at FC Barcelona

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FC BARCELONA EYES JEROME BOATENG ?

Just been announced on Spanish Sports radio that Bayern Munich & German International defender Jerome Boateng is said to be on the list of possible candidates for FC Barcelona. The Spanish Football Club is having difficulties finding "suitable" Central Defenders within the "Barça profile" on the market & has placed its eye on Boateng.




It has been mentioned (always by the said local source)

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REAL MADRID ANNOUNCES KEYLOR NAVAS SIGNING

Spanish Football Club Real Madrid CF has officially announced via their Website that they have signed Costa Rica International & Levante goalkeeper Keylor Navas. Real Madrid pays Levante the 10M€ contract release clause & summons the player to Madrid to be officially presented to Spanish & World media on Tuesday. 




The signing was a fact for the last 3 weeks but Real Madrid has had to "solve"

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LIVERPOOL FC INTERESTED IN DANI ALVES OF FC BARCELONA ?

Brazilian International & FC Barcelona right-back Dani Alves has been in the news in past season for everything apart from his Football. Outspoken (more a foot in the mouth personality) & a aficionado of outrageous fashion, the personality of the Footballer has worn thin the Barça fans & Club Directives. 

The player was "cocky" enough to say that he had plenty of offers & that Paris St Germain

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REAL MADRID - RADAMEL FALCAO CLOSE

The continuing & constant background murmur connecting Colombian & Monaco forward Radamel Falcao with Real Madrid lifts in volume. The on, the off again transfer signals have now received a ...back on again ...push with French Sports paper "L´Equipe" firing the rumour. According to the French paper, Real Madrid has negotiations well ahead with Monaco & apparently Falcao is very close to signing

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REAL SOCIEDAD 2 ABERDEEN FC 0 | EUROPA LEAGUE 1º LEG PRELIMINARY QUALIFIER

For Spanish Football Club REAL SOCIEDAD the season kicked into "serious mode" when they faced Scottish Club Aberdeen FC in the 1ºst leg Europa League preliminary qualifier. There was some doubts with the local fans as they initially missed the absence of Antoine Griezmann signed by Atletico de Madrid & Carlos Vela. However, the Spaniards managed an excellent result winning 2 - 0 & getting a grand

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DIEGO LOPEZ SUCCUMBS TO THE REAL MADRID PRESSURE TO LEAVE

According to Spanish TV "La Sexta",via its Sports news section, Real Madrid goalkeeper Diego Lopez will be sacrificed to make way for newly signed Costa Rica goalie Keylor Navas. Diego Lopez wants to stay & compete for the goalkeeper position but intense Club pressure along with Coach Carlo Ancelotti letting known that team-mate Iker Casillas will be chosen ahead has lead Lopez to rethink his

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FC BARCELONA "OVER POPULATED" MIDFIELD

Spanish Sports daily "Mundo Deportivo" highlights an interesting dilemma for FC Barcelona, the current "over population of midfield players". Ironic really, while 98% of World Football Clubs would consider this story a blessing in their case, Clubs like FC Barcelona & Real Madrid may see this a problem. 

While there has been much speculation at Real Madrid with their saturation of midfield

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ATLETICO DE MADRID SHUTS ZAKARIA BAKKALI ?

Spanish Football Club & last season Spanish Liga Champions Atletico de Madrid continue to work to strengthen their squad for the upcoming 2014-2015 season. According to Club directives there are still 3 more signings to be made before the shutting the bank account.

One of those could be Belgium & PSV Eindhoven 18 year old promise Zakaria Bakkali. 




According to news out from Dutch daily "De

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PSG OFFERS ATLETICO DE MADRID LEVAZZI

Paris St Germain needs to make room (rid a player) in its squad for Real Madrid Argentine Angel Di Maria. The French Club under the "UEFA Financial Fairplay" guidelines needs to stay within the agreed salary cap & it is a case of eliminate someone to add. 

According to Spanish Sports media, PSG has offered Spanish Football Club Atletico de Madrid their Argentine International forward Lavezzi.

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PARIS ST GERMAIN WILLING to PAY 80M€ FOR ANGEL DI MARIA ?

Real Madrid Coach Ancelotti was clear when asked about Argentine midfielder Angel Di Maria... "I have no news concerning a possible transfer & expect the incorporation of Angel Di Maria to the squad for pre-season the 5th of August". The truth is that Carlo Ancelotti hopes things will change course as Di Maria looks more closer to joining Paris St Germain than reuniting with his current Real

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ATLETICO DE MADRID TARGETS GRIEZMANN OF REAL SOCIEDAD

Last time we mentioned French International & Real Sociedad forward Antoine Griezmann here we speculated that he could end up next season at Paris St Germain or Monaco.  I made the observation that Griezmann would be the perfect player Atletico de Madrid are looking for to fill the gap left open by David Villa.




Today Spanish Sports daily "AS" published that Atletico de Madrid has focused on

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REAL MADRID | 80M€ FOR JAMES RODRIGUEZ TOO MUCH ?

Is 80,000,000 € too much for a Football Player? Depends, Cristiano Ronaldo cost 96M€ & now everyone is in accorde that he was relatively "cheap". But what about Colombian International JAMES RODRIGUEZ? Real Madrid has paid Monaco close to 80M€ to have the 23 year old Football player whos only jump to fame so far has been his 6 goals in the last World Cup in Brazil. Too much?




Check the latest

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SPANISH LIGA CALENDAR SEASON 2014-2015

The Spanish League - Liga - calendar for the upcoming 2014-2015 season has been announced in the Spanish Football Federation’s HQ. Here are the most noticeable dates to keep in mind:

The opening games of Spanish Liga season 2014-2015 (Round 1)- 23, 24th & 25th of August 2014:




Sevilla FC-Valencia CF
Levante-Villarreal
Malaga-Athletic Club Bilbao
Rayo Vallecano-Atletico de Madrid
Celta de

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FC BARCELONA SIGNS JEREMY MATHIEU FROM VALENCIA CF

After weeks of speculations & "cross-fire" between Clubs, FC Barcelona announced that they have come to an agreement to sign Valencia CF defender Jeremy Mathieu. The negotiations went down to the wire as Barça finally succumbed to the Valencia CF demands of 20M€ as transfer fee. The payment will be 10M€ upfront in cash & the rest in instalments.

The French player was literally pulled off the

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TOTTEMHAM HOTSPURS LOOKS AT GRIEZMANN OF REAL SOCIEDAD

Spanish Football Club Real Sociedad & French International player Antoine Griezmann is without doubt a superb player with just 23 years of age. The "youngster" is on the verge of exploding on the World Soccer scene & he may just need to make the jump to a more "resourceful" Club.






English Premier League Club Tottenham Hotspurs is showing some serious interest. According to local press the

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REAL MADRID TO PRESENT JAMES RODRIGUEZ AS THEIR NEW PLAYER THIS AFTERNOON

The Football World never stops to amaze me. Four weeks back Colombian & Monaco Forward Radamel Falcao was the hot favourite to sign for Real Madrid, today the reality is that fellow countryman & team-mate James Rodriguez is now in Madrid passing the medical exam.The fact is that JAMES RODRIGUEZ will be presented this afternoon by REAL MADRID CF as their new signing after they have shut a deal

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REAL MADRID PRE-SEASON GAMES & MATCHES CALENDAR

Real Madrid left Spain today for Los Angeles USA to continue with their pre-season & to play some interesting quality Friendly matches that make up part of the 2º edition of the "International Champions Cup". There the Spanish Football Club will play teams like Inter Milan, AC Roma & Manchester United, plus hook up with the remaining squad players current on summer vacation after their World Cup

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REAL MADRID - MONACO SHUT JAMES RODRIGUEZ TRANSFER ?

I realize that the following news piece will excite many Real Madrid fans around the World, however it is not official & is still in the speculation realm. Spanish Sports daily "AS" announce today that REAL MADRID & MONACO have come to an agreement to transfer JAMES RODRIGUEZ to the Spanish Football Club. The transfer figure "dances" between 75-80M€ & it is not clear if a Real Madrid player will

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JAMES RODRIGUEZ CLOSER TO REAL MADRID

In Football nothing is impossible, & with Real Madrid it seems the slogan is the same. What started as a media driven clamour has turned into a real transfer possibility according to the major Football papers. Yesterday French daily "L´Equipe" wrote that Monaco & Colombian International JAMES RODRIGUEZ was very close to signing for Real Madrid CF. In fact, the French paper speculated that next

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TOP 10 CANDIDATES LIST UEFA BEST PLAYER FOR 2013 - 2014

UEFA has handed in their list of candidates to compete for the "UEFA Best Player in Europe Award" for season 2013-2014. The top 10 list has Spanish Football familiar players like Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi, Angel Di Maria, Diego Costa & now Luis Suarez.  Surprised to see James Rodriguez of Monaco who really exploded onto the World Football scene during the recent Brazil World Cup & was only

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REAL MADRID THE MOST VALUABLE SPORTING CLUB IN THE WORLD

The prestigious American Financial magazine "Forbes" has released its list of the most valuable Sporting Institutions in World Sports. Spanish Football Club REAL MADRID CF maintains the Top Spot with an estimated economic value of 3,4 Billion dollars, followed by another Spanish Football Club FC Barcelona. 

English Premier League giant Manchester United has just received an important shot in its

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FIFA RANKING | SPAIN DROPS TO 8TH POSITION

As expected Spain has been dethroned from the Nº1 spot on the FIFA World Ranking. Their disastrous Brazil 2014 World Cup campaign - with elimination after just two Group matches - puts the Spain National Team down to the 8th position after reigning in the Nº1 spot for the last 6 straight years.

The newly crowed FIFA World Champions Germany now takes the Nº 1 spot with 1,724 pts & Argentina

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FELIPE LUIS - JAN OBLAK MOVES | ATLETICO DE MADRID

News & players movements concerning Spanish Football Club & Liga Champions Atletico de Madrid.First off is the exit news of left back defender Felipe Luis to English Premier League Club Chelsea FC. Both Clubs have announced a transfer agreement of around 24M€ pending the habitual medical examinations. The Brazilian will join last season team-mates Courtois, Thiago & Diego Costa all of which have

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REAL MADRID SIGNS KEYLOR NAVAS FROM LEVANTE

Mayor bombshell that has saturated the front pages of most Spanish Sports daily´s & media today. According to "Marca" REAL MADRID CF has paid the 10M€ contract release clause for 27 year old Costa Rica International & Levante goalkeeper KEYLOR NAVAS. Spanish newspaper "Abc.es" gives details like a 5 year contract with a 2,5M€ net salary/season. All the above has important ramifications for the

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REAL MADRID - JAMES RODRIGUEZ AGREEMENT ?

The following news piece comes out of Spanish Sports daily "AS". The fanfare could be a paper selling tactic however the news in itself has been gaining "speaker volume" over the past days. According to the media source Real Madrid has come to an agreement with Colombian International & World Cup sensation James Rodriguez. The player would receive a salary of 7,5M€ /season & Real Madrid now needs

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SAMI KHEDIRA OVER TO ARSENAL FC ?

The following news piece comes out of Barcelona based media, concretely "Sport" which advances that German International midfielder & Real Madrid player Sami Khedira will go over to English Premier League Club Arsenal FC next season.

Its news well worth noting, firstly from its absence from Madrid based papers & secondly, because Sami Khedira has not wanted to extend his contract with Real

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FIFA WORLD CUP 2014 | CONGRATULATIONS GERMANY

Some may be experiencing already "Football withdrawal symptoms" after an intense & exciting month of FIFA World Cup games. A relatively strange World Cup were the best players did not shine as expected, although the goalkeepers took the centre stage.From a Spanish point of view, the early elimination of Spain was the "shocker", although had they been able to qualify perhaps they could have gone a

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FC BARCELONA ANNOUNCE LUIS SUAREZ SIGNING

FC Barcelona has announced officially that the Spanish Football Club has come to an agreement with English Premier League Club Liverpool FC to transfer Uruguayan International forward Luis Suarez. The player needs to pass the regular medical exam & could be presented in Barcelona as soon as next week. 




The 27 year old player signs for the next 5 years with Barça & the Club communicates that

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AT MADRID OFFERS 24M€ FOR JUAN ITURBE OF HELLAS VERONA

Another Football Player name is doing the Spanish Football transfer-signing circuit, JUAN ITURBE, the Argentine 21 year old "star" of Italian Football Club Hellas Verona. According to Sports media there is a "mini-bidding war" between Spanish Club Atletico de Madrid & Italian giant Juventus FC.

The Italians offered 20M€ for the midfielder & Atletico de Madrid has responded with 24M€. The winner

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CHELSEA FC CLOSING IN ON FELIPE LUIS OF ATLETICO DE MADRID

News out of England - newspaper "The Sun" as shown below - suggest that Chelsea FC is close to confirming their promise of shutting the transfer of Brazilian & Atletico de Madrid left back Felipe Luis. The English Club wants to put up 20GBP (25M€) which is the release clause of the players contract with the Spanish Club.It is no secret that Chelsea FC Coach Jose Mourinho has had Felipe Luis in

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JUVENTUS FC WILL SIGN ALVARO MORATA FROM REAL MADRID CF

Spanish Sports daily "AS" advances that young Spanish International & Real Madrid CF forward ALVARO MORATA is headed to Italy, concretely JUVENTUS FC next season. The deal is said to be around a 22M€ transfer fee plus 2,2M€ extra in bonuses for "objectives". The "sticky" point between Clubs was ironed out as Juventus accepts a "buy-back" clause that Real Madrid insisted on. However, it will cost

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ARSENAL FC SIGNS ALEXIS SANCHEZ FROM FC BARCELONA

The news just in & doing the Spanish Sports online editions is that FC BARCELONA & Chilean International ALEXIS SANCHEZ will be transferred to English Premier League Club ARSENAL FC. The numbers are 34,6M€ in transfer fee plus an extra 3M€ according to reached "objectives". The news says that both Football Clubs have total agreement barring the paperwork.




This move is important for FC

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ATLETICO DE MADRID SHUTS MANDZUKIC FOR 22M€ ?

It is hot news currently coming out from Germany, via "Bild", the English Press & racing around the social media channels. According to all of them Spanish Football Club & Liga Champions Atletico de Madrid is very close to shutting (or has already) the transfer-signing of Croatian International & Bayern Munich forward Mario Mandzukic.In fact German paper "Bild" has gone further & says the deal is

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REAL MADRID OFFERS PSG 40M€ FOR VARRATTI ?

German International & Bayern Munich midfielder Toni Kroos is said to be the firm candidate to incorporate himself to Real Madrid CF next season. Although the player has not confirmed, nor have the Clubs announced officially the signing/transfer,  the deal has been made public for the last week: 25-30M€ transfer with a 6M€/season salary - 5 seasons- for Toni Kroos.

However, from Italy & their

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BAYERN MUNICH SIGNS YOUNG JUAN BERNAT FROM VALENCIA CF

German giant Bayern Munich has announced the signing of 21 year old Valencia CF & Spanish U-21 winger JUAN BERNAT. The player had another year of contract with Valencia CF but was sold for 10M€. Surprising as Valencia CF lets go a huge talent that Bayern Munich did not doubt for a minute in getting over to their Club. 




The player is known for being extremely rapid, with excellent skills & a

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REAL MADRID | ALFREDO DI STEFANO DIES AT 88

The World Soccer community & World Football fans have just received the news that Football Legend & Real Madrid CF "Honorary President", Alfredo Di Stefano has passed away at the age of 88. The Real Madrid legend suffered a heart-attack last Friday which put him into a coma of which he was not able to recover.Alfredo Di Stefano is considered one of the Greatest Football Players ever in the

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JAMES RODRIGUEZ | ANGEL DI MARIA OUT FIRST FROM REAL MADRID

It started off as media generated hype,  but slowly the idea of Colombian International & Monaco 22 year old forward JAMES RODRIGUEZ ending up next season at Real Madrid is gaining credibility. The fact that James Rodriguez publicly voiced his dream to play at Real Madrid has opened the doors of the Spanish Football Club as President Florentino Perez always wants the "Best" & tacitly requires

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JAMES RODRIGUEZ & REAL MADRID | LATEST NEWS

With the elimination of Colombia from the World Cup we lose seeing 22 year old James Rodriguez currently leading the goalscoring tally with 6 goals & the "new sensation" of World Soccer. However, the exhibition by the Monaco forward has lit the lights of the mayor European Clubs & speculation is ramped that the Colombian may be headed to a new Club next season.James Rodriguez himself set his own

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MANCHESTER UNITED EYES ANGEL DI MARIA

While Argentine International is on duty with his Nation at the World Cup, locally the rumours increase that ANGEL DI MARIA is looking to force his exit for Real Madrid CF. Real Madrid Coach Carlo Ancelotti is not in favour of letting go the midfielder, but the Argentine is "rubbing up the wrong way" the Real Madrid Directives with comments & behaviour. A situation which is not new at all & has

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LUIS SUAREZ - RADAMEL FALCAO LATEST NEWS | SPANISH FOOTBALL

The big Spanish Football Clubs are making their moves to shut & securing their main signing priorities for season 2014 - 2015. FC Barcelona has put Liverpool FC striker Luis Suarez as its main priority while Real Madrid CF seems to have focused on Monaco striker Radamel Falcao. Most of the Spanish Sports papers have been running with these stories for the past weeks & both have been gaining in

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CHELSEA FC MAKES OFFICIAL DIEGO COSTA SIGNING

Its the worst keep secret in Football. After months of rumour & speculation English Premier League Club Chelsea FC has communicated officially via its Website that they have paid the 38M€ contract release clause for Atletico de Madrid & Spanish International forward Diego Costa.




The Spanish-Brazilian player has had a fabulous season 2013-2014 scoring 27 goals in 34 Liga games. That figure

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REAL MADRID NEWS | ANGEL DI MARIA WANTS TO LEAVE

The Angel Di Maria musical chairs game is back on at Real Madrid. I am happy, I am sad, I want to stay, I wish to leave, I am unhappy, I am sad... its been like this for years with Di Maria. The Spanish Sports paper "AS" publishes today that the Argentine International midfielder has communicated to Real Madrid that he would like to leave. The reason? He feels the Club does not value him as he

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REAL MADRID - BAYERN MUNICH NEGOTIATING FOR TONI KROSS?

Spanish Sports paper "Marca" has gone out this morning with the story that Spanish Football Club Real Madrid CF & Bayern Munich have began negotiations over German International Player & 24 year old midfielder Toni Kross. This "rumour" has been ongoing for months & it seems - according to the paper - that it is slowly becoming a reality.  




The Bayern Munich player has one year of contract

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JAMES RODRIGUEZ LINKED TO REAL MADRID? IT IS MORE LIKE FALCAO

James Rodriguez, 22 year old French Club Monaco & Colombian International forward is currently the sensation of the 2014 World Cup in Brazil & of World Soccer. The player has currently 5 goals & if his National Team can keep on advancing & he keeps on scoring James Rodriguez will eclipse Neymar & Messi. 

The comments given to Spanish Radio "Cope" post-match after defeating Uruguay 2-0 has set on

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LOOKING FOR A STRIKER | FC BARCELONA - REAL MADRID CF

Leaving aside the Luis Suarez "biting incident" & his severe FIFA sanction, the news is that FC Barcelona remains interested in signing the Uruguayan striker. The Barcelona based Spanish Sports papers are very adamant that Luis Suarez has given his OK to FC Barcelona & that the latter now only needs to begin negotiations with Liverpool FC. Barça from their end wish to take advantage of the Luis

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FC BARCELONA WINS ACB LIGA TITLE | SPANISH BASKETBALL

FC Barcelona won tonight the Spanish Basketball League (ACB) after defeating 83-81 Real Madrid & taking the "Best of 5 games" Final with a final 3 - 1 aggregate. Rough & tough game with controversial referee decision along with Real Madrid Coach Pablo Laso being expelled from the game. Very tension as Real Madrid needed to win to stay alive.

FC Barcelona player & Captain Juan Carlos Navarro was

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WORLD CUP 2014 BRAZIL | THE FLOPPING RANKING | SPAIN Nº 28

Do you know what "Flopping" means in Football? I had no idea until I came across an article in the "Wall Street Journal". According to the definition give by the prestigious American journal, flopping is the amount of time a player spends on the ground "faking" an injury in order to halt play.

Curiously this same media source has undertaken a study to rank the National Teams players after 32

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THE LUIS SUAREZ BITING INCIDENT A PLAN TO LEAVE LIVERPOOL FC?

Everyone knows that Uruguayan International & Liverpool FC forward Luis Suarez wants to leave English Football. Football insiders comment that Suarez included a "listen to offers" clause on his renovated contract with Liverpool last year precisely to allow his wanted exit.There is one place that Luis Suarez wants to play, & that is in Spanish Football. The only two Clubs that the Liverpool FC

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REAL MADRID EARNS 57.4M€ WINNING UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE

UEFA has released today the revenue distribution to Clubs for the Champions League competition season 2013-2014. The winner Real Madrid got the biggest UEFA payment with 57.4M€ ($78.3 M).



French Club Paris Saint-Germain was second in the revenue share, getting 54.4M€($74.2 M) despite losing in the quarter-finals stage of the Champions League competition. The reason for this is that PSG has big

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SPAIN FOOTBALL TEAM, WHAT NEXT?

The Spain Football Team is back home after a disastrous World Cup 2014 campaign. Their elimination from the Group phase was humiliating & their poor exhibition is still an unknown. But the question now is, what next?

After some reflection & deep analysis some people have to assume responsibility  & embark on making some deep changes & determined decisions . Current Selector & Coach Vicente Del

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MANCHESTER UNITED ABOUT TO TIE ANDER HERRERA

Looks as if this time around Manchester United are serious. The English Premier League Club left last season hanging Athletic Club Bilbao midfielder Ander Herrara until the last minute. News is that Manchester United has not forgotten the young Spanish talent & will deposit within hours the 36M€ contract release clause that liberates the player to become a new "Red" for next season. Manchester

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SPAIN SAYS GOODBYE WINNING 0 - 3 AUSTRALIA | WORLD CUP 2014

Last match for Spain in this World Cup in Brazil with a 0 - 3 victory over Group B opponents Australia. Both teams leave eliminated from the competition with Spain at least finding today its "lost Football" & winning back some lost pride, while Australia is a young side that is building up experience with the Asian Cup - which they host - coming as their next big objective in the near future.

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ANDRES INIESTA TO REACH HIS 100TH GAME WITH SPAIN

The Spanish National Football Team plays its last match this afternoon against Australia in Group B of the 2014 World Cup. A match that gives the team the opportunity to "clean" their disastrous image & win back some lost pride. It is also a "trap" as Australia are super keen to defeat the reigning World Champs & go back home on a high, while Spain psychologically is low with some internal

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REAL MADRID EYES MATEO KOVACIC OF INTER MILAN

Spanish Football Club Real Madrid wants to reinforce its midfield for next season, a player with a similar profile as Xabi Alonso. Names have been published in the front pages of most Sports press such as Pogba & Arturo Vidal of Juventus FC, Ramires of Chelsea FC & Verratti of Paris St Germain. The first two have dropped in the list due to their high prices &/or Juventus does not wish to sell, 

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SPAIN FOOTBALL TEAM | THE WOUNDS REOPEN

Spanish International midfielder Xabi Alonso has always been a "no bullshit man". Characterised by his straight to the grain views & opinions his post Chile comments has caused bad feeling within the Spanish Team Camp.When Xabi Alonso was asked by media, before leaving the "Maracana Stadium" after losing its second Group match 0 - 2 to Chile & thus being eliminated, to why he thought Spain sank &

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WHAT HAPPENED? WHAT IS NEXT? | SPAIN ELIMINATED FROM 2014 WORLD CUP

What happened? What now? We here in Spain along with the rest of the World has witnessed the debacle of the reigning World Champions which has dominated World Soccer for the pass 6 years. The end of a "cycle" was predictable as players age & along with that their physical powers, but what has shocked us is the way, the manner & the exhibition shown in the elimination of the Spanish National

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SPAIN 0 CHILE 2 | SPAIN ELIMINATED FROM 2014 WORLD CUP

The first National Football Team to be eliminated from the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil is the reigning World Champions SPAIN which lost 0 - 2 to CHILE in today's Group B match. A devastating blow to the Spain Football Team & Spanish Football which ends their nearly 8 years of domination in World Soccer. Chile with this win seals, along with Holland, their pass onto the next phase of the World

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THE FUTURE OF XAVI HERNANDEZ LOOKS MORE OUT OF FC BARCELONA

News & last minute manoeuvres coming out of the city of Barcelona indicate that Spanish International & Barça 34 year old midfielder XAVI HERNANDEZ may leave his actual Club. The arrival of new Coach Luis Enrique (no good feeling between them) & the effects of age has heated up the speculations levels for the past weeks of a departure.

It is known that Xavi Hernandez has an offer from New York (

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SPAIN vs CHILE PREVIEW | PLAYER CHANGES ASKED FOR IN STARTING XI LINE-UP

Tomorrow is "D-DAY"  for the Spanish Football National Team. After their disastrous start in their Group B match losing 1 - 5 to Holland, they must win Chile tomorrow to stay alive in the FIFA World Cup 2014 being held in Brazil.

The match against Holland put into doubt same players, Casillas, Pique, Busquets, Xavi Hernandez & Silva. Many local Football observers, media specialists & Spanish

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REVISED FASTEST FOOTBALL - SOCCER PLAYERS IN THE WORLD | FIFA RANKING

Some time ago I published a list by FIFA listing the "Fastest Football Players on the Planet". The current & ongoing FIFA World Cup in Brazil has put on show some of those listed & apparently has lead to modify the list. One devastating example was the opening match of Group B between Spain & Holland, where Arjen Robben reached 37 Km/h to overtake Sergio Ramos & later score. This registered

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FC BARCELONA ANNOUNCES IVAN RATIKIC OFFICIALLY

As posted here a week ago Croatian International midfielder IVAN RATIKIC leaves Sevilla FC & becomes a new player for FC Barcelona. The Spanish Football Club has officially announced the new signing on their Club Website.




The player costs FC Barcelona around 18M€ plus variables & included in the operation was young Barça promise Denis Suarez who goes over to Sevilla FC for the next two season

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FC BARCELONA - GONZALO HIGUAIN HAVE AN AGREEMENT FOR NEXT SEASON ?

Surprise, surprise. Spanish Sports paper "Marca" advances that ex-Real Madrid & now Napoli Argentine International Gonzalo Higuain is very close to landing at FC Barcelona for next season. That is right, as you read, according to the media source Higuain has come to an agreement with with Spanish Football Club FC Barcelona to be their new forward signing for next season.The only thing now needed

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POSSIBLE CHANGES TO THE SPAIN FOOTBALL TEAM XI AGAINST CHILE ?

The 1 - 5 defeat by Spain at the hands of Holland in last Wednesdays FIFA World Cup Group B opener is still causing debate, especially locally as everyone attempts to figure out what went wrong.

The Spanish National Football Team is now back at their base camp in the city of Curitiba recovering physically & morally thinking about their next match against Chile. The mathematics are quite simple,

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SPAIN FOOTBALL TEAM CRITICISMS | THE AFTERMATH

Yesterday was Friday the 13th. For those suspicious it was perhaps the worst day to start a World Cup campaign, for others Iker Casillas needs to be asked if he saw a Black Cat cross his path yesterday. The 1 - 5 defeat by Spain at the hands of Holland was humiliating & complicates their Group B qualification. Spain has to now defeat (yes or yes) a very difficult Chile, & then defeat Australia

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SPAIN 1 - HOLLAND 5 | WORLD CUP 2014 GROUP B RESULT

Not even in the Spain Football Team (or ours) worst nightmare would have they have thought that their opening FIFA World Cup 2014 Group B match against Holland would end in a 1 - 5 defeat. A devastating blow to Spain which had a horrific 2º half with unusual defensive mistakes & mental lapses that cumulated in a moral deterioration that will hurt & leave deep scares.If Holland thought this to be

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POSSIBLE STARTING LINE-UPS SPAIN - HOLLAND | WORLD CUP 2014

The FIFA World Cup in Brazil kicked off last night with Brazil winning Croatia in controversial fashion. Tonight the defending World Champions Spain play Holland in their Group B opener. A repeat of the 2010 Final with Holland having 6 still in the team from last time. A very defensive Holland is expected with up to 5 defenders to halt Spain with perhaps the added "touch" of some physical

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REAL MADRID CF RICHEST FOOTBALL CLUB IN THE WORLD 2014

The prestigious American business & finance magazine "Forbes" has published its list of "Richest Football Clubs in World Football". The study was done last month of May & two Spanish Football Clubs top the list as the "most valuable".UEFA Champions Real Madrid stands at the Nº1 spot with a economic value of 3.440M US$ followed by Spanish rival & Club FC Barcelona with 3.200M US$. The rest are

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ALEXIS SANCHEZ | JUVENTUS FC & MANCHESTER UNITED INTEREST

The offices at FC Barcelona are very busy these days as the Club plans its "mini-revolution" & new look squad for next season under new Coach Luis Enrique. Everyday there are new rumours of offers & current players about to exit. 

One name is Chilean International Alexis Sanchez, which has been sounding for the last 6 months as an exit candidate. However these past weeks the "noise" has

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LAKAKU AN OPTION FOR ATLETICO DE MADRID

Everyone accepts that Atletico de Madrid & Spanish International forward Diego Costa will be heading over to London next season to play at Chelsea FC. The news last week broke out from the UK & was picked up locally that the English Club had tied up Costa. Even the man himself - Diego Costa - said in an interview yesterday from Brazil that perhaps it is correct he will end up at Chelsea FC when

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FC BARCELONA SIGNS IVAN RATIKIC

Both Sevilla FC & FC Barcelona still have to make it official, but both Barcelona based Spanish Sports papers - "Sport" & "Mundo Deportivo" - have already pasted on their front page of their online editions. Croatian International midfielder IVAN RATIKIC is on his way to FC BARCELONA after Sevilla FC & Barça Directives negotiated all day to shut the deal.




The terms between Clubs is said to be

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SPAIN THE MOST VALUABLE TEAM IN FIFA WORLD CUP 2014

Have you ever wondered which Nation participating in the upcoming FIFA World Cup 2014 in Brazil is the economically most valuable? That is, if we sum up the current Football Market Prices of the individual players in their respective squads, which National Team would have the highest value?

The answer is the SPANISH NATIONAL FOOTBALL TEAM according to the prestigious American magazine "Time"

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SPANISH SPORTS | RAFAEL NADAL WINS HIS 9th FRENCH OPEN

Although this blog has a high percentage (a majority) of Spanish Football content, as its title suggest, there is space for other Sports, especially when Spanish Sportsman rise to the highest level. It is again an enormous pleasure & honour to announce that Spanish Tennis Player & World Nº1 Rafael Nadal has won his 9th French Open Title this afternoon. 

Rafael Nadal defeated Novak Djokovic 3-6,

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SPAIN 2 EL SALVADOR 0 | INTERNATIONAL FRIENDLY RESULT

Spain played its last International Friendly before flying off to Brazil to defend its World Champions Title against El Salvador in Washington DC (USA). The final result was a 2 - 0 result victory by the Spanish Football National Team.




Spanish Coach Vicent Del Bosque took the opportunity given by this match to give the Real Madrid & Atletico de Madrid members of the squad minutes to get

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TONI KROSS IN THE LIST OF REAL MADRID POSSIBILITIES

Real Madrid Coach Carlo Ancelotti has given instructions to Club Directives for the desired new incorporations for next season. The names are many but the "main plan/area" is to build up further the midfield zone (apart from others), thus Ancelotti has given a "list" of candidates" with the other areas - like a Centre Forward - open to a wider decision that will be warmly welcomed if it occurs. 

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FC BARCELONA | IVAN RATIKIC THE SUBSTITUTE FOR CESC FABREGAS ?

It was the best friend of Cesc Fabregas, team-mate Gerard Pique who unwittingly let the cat out of the bag when an open microphone captured the conversation between himself & Spanish Football National Team Selector & Coach Vicente del Bosque two days ago. While both were waiting for the press conference to start, Pique said that Cesc was leaving FC Barcelona,... that it was a done deal & that the

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LIVERPOOL FC SECURES DEFENDER ALBERTO MORENO OF SEVILLA FC

Sevilla FC & Spanish International left-back defender Alberto Moreno has come to an agreement with English Premier League Club Liverpool FC to fly over to join the Club as of next season. The 22 year old Spanish Football promise will soon sign a 5 year contract with "the Reds" with the transfer valued around the 22M€ mark. Insiders say that the player will next week be on his way to Liverpool to

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SPAIN GOES INTO WORLD CUP Nº1 IN FIFA RANKING

SPAIN goes into the upcoming FIFA World Cup in Brazil as the Nº1 Ranked Football Nation. FIFA has released its monthly rankings with Spain remaining Nº1 with 1485pts, followed by Germany with 1300 pts & hosts Brazil third with 1242.

The Spanish Football National Team are the current World Champions & will attempt to defend title, a feat that is very difficult as no Nation has won back-to-back

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REAL MADRID U-17 WORLD CLUBS CHAMPIONS

Relatively few people knew that this past week the U/17 World Clubs Championships were being held in Madrid. The best World Football youngsters along with their Clubs were on show demonstrating the future & top level Football. 

Yesterday the World U-17 World Clubs Final was between Brazilian Club Corinthians & Spanish Football Club Real Madrid CF. The final result was a 0 - 2 victory to Real

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CHELSEA FC SEALS DIEGO COSTA OF ATLETICO DE MADRID

According to the Spanish Sports press this afternoon, English Premier League Club Chelsea FC is on the verge of  paying the 40M€ contract release clause that liberates Atletico de Madrid & Spanish International forward Diego Costa. That is, barring last moment contractual issues, Diego Costa will be signed by Chelsea FC for the next season. This has been a badly kept secret as even the visiting

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SPANISH FOOTBALL NATIONAL TEAM SHIRT NUMBERS FOR WORLD CUP 2014

The shirt numbers of the members of the Spanish Football National Team for the FIFA World Cup Brazil 2014 have been officially distributed & allocated. 




Following is the number & the assigned player:


Iker Casillas
Albiol
Pique
Javi Martinez
Juanfran
Iniesta
Villa
Xavi
Torres
Fabregas
Pedro
David De Gea
Mata
Xavi Alonso
Ramos
Busquets
Koke
Jordi Alba
Diego Costa
Cazorla
Silva
Azpilicueta

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SPANISH FOOTBALL NATIONAL TEAM "PROTOTYPE" 11 PLAYERS

As one would expect the SPANISH FOOTBALL NATIONAL TEAM takes up all the spotlight & most of the main pages of the Spanish Sports media. Part of those pages are about the possible Spanish Football Team starting line-up, or the "standard" prototype 11 expected to make up the team in the upcoming FIFA World Cup in Brazil.The majority of observers correctly point out that Spanish Football National

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ATLETICO DE MADRID "LOCKS" DEFENDER GUILLERME SIQUEIRA

The name of current Benfica Brazilian left-back Guillerme Siqueira has been associated with the Spanish Football Club Real Madrid in the past months. I posted here that the defender was seen as the replacement for Coentrao at Real Madrid.

However, Football has its quick turns & new angles. The Brazilian is now more closer to Atletico de Madrid than elsewhere. The reason is that current Atletico

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SPANISH FOOTBALL PLAYERS DOMINANTE UEFA IDEAL CHAMPIONS SQUAD

UEFA experts & Football technical team got together after the UEFA Champions League Final between Real Madrid & Atletico de Madrid to put forward their "IDEAL CHAMPIONS LEAGUE SQUAD" for season 2013-2014.

This years UEFA Champions League Winners, Real Madrid has 7 players on the list, while sub-Champions, Atletico de Madrid has 4 players. The other Spanish Football Club with a representative is

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SPANISH NATIONAL FOOTBALL TEAM PHOTO FIFA WORLD CUP 2014

This post is for all the SPANISH NATIONAL FOOTBALL TEAM fans & followers around the World. Managed to find the official Spain Team photo done this morning taken during the last local training session before flying off to the US (Washington) for a Friendly International against El Salvador.After this the Spanish Football Team flies off to Brazil to prepare their World Cup 2014 Group match opener

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CHELSEA FC CLOSE TO SIGNING CESC FABREGAS?

Spanish Football National Team midfielder & FC Barcelona player CESC FABREGAS is more out of Barça than in for next season. The speculation mounts as Football observers give more weight to the idea that Barça desires to sell their player. The rumours lifted this weekend when Cesc Fabregas was seen in London on his days of from the Spain Football Team leading media to speculate that perhaps he was

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REAL MADRID EYES JUVENTUS PAIR VIDAL & POGBA ?

The big European Football - Soccer Clubs are already planning for the next season. Spanish Football Clubs are no different as FC Barcelona, Atletico de Madrid & Real Madrid CF exhibit with the daily generation of rumours & speculations that appear in the Sports press.In the case of Real Madrid, new information is appearing after last weeks "summit" of Club President, Directives & Coach Ancelotti.

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FC BARCELONA SIGNING - PLAYERS WISH LIST SEASON 2014-2015

Lot of speculation & talk coming out of Barcelona & from Spanish Sports media on the "new look FC BARCELONA" for next season under Coach Luis Enrique. Plenty of rumours on possible exits & new incorporations, so much so, that media & even Club Directives speak of a "mini-revolution".Today Spanish Sports paper based in "Barcelona", Sport , puts on their front cover the "List of Coach Luis Enrique"

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SPANISH NATIONAL FOOTBALL TEAM LIST 23 PLAYERS FOR WORLD CUP 2014

Spanish National Football Team Selector & Coach Vicente Del Bosque has announced today the official & final list of 23 players that will make up the Spain Football Team squad for the upcoming FIFA World Cup 2014 in Brazil. 

The Real Madrid & Atletico de Madrid players are included & 7 names have been dropped from the 30 announced more than a week ago. Those eliminated include Jesus Navas, Moreno

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SPAIN 2 BOLIVIA 0 | INTERNATIONAL FRIENDLY

SPAIN defeated BOLIVIA 2 - 0 in their International Friendly played this Friday night in the Spanish city of Seville. The Spanish Football National Team, without the Real Madrid & Atletico de Madrid Internationals, used the occasion to begin their particular build-up towards the upcoming FIFA World Cup Tournament in Brazil were they arrive as defending World Champions. Bolivia was a good "

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THREE SPANISH FOOTBALL PLAYERS IN TOP 100 WORLD CUP LIST

The English newspaper the "The Guardian" has elaborated & released its "List of Top 100 World Cup Football Players". Three Spanish Football Players are represented within the list:


Xavi Hernandez Nº15
Carles Pujol Nº64
Andres Iniesta Nº65


The voting was done by 6 World Cup ex-players (Barnes, Khune, Matthaus, Oliseh, Smith y Zico), 20 journalists from "The Guardian" & 12 International

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THE POSSIBLE DISINTEGRATION OF THE ATLETICO DE MADRID SQUAD ?

Staying with Spanish Football Club Atletico de Madrid, the Liga Champions are the talk of the Spanish Sports media. If the below post talks about the possible exit of David Villa, Spanish Sports paper "Mundo Deportivo" talks about all the players in danger of leaving the Club this Summer. 

For all those interested, & especially the Atletico de Madrid fans, I thought I give a summary of all the 

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DAVID VILLA AGREES TO PLAY WITH NEW YORK CITY ?

Another name has entered the list of speculated players (Costa, Arda, Felipe Luis, Courtois...) that will leave Atletico de Madrid. Spanish International forward David Villa is said to have accepted an offer from American Football Club "New York City". The news comes out from Spanish radio & has been picked up by Spanish Sports daily "AS".




David Villa has 32 years of age & his season with

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DATES FOR UEFA SUPER CUP | SPANISH SUPER CUP | SPANISH LIGA 2014-2015

The dates for the upcoming UEFA Super Cup & Spanish Super Cup have been released. They are interesting because both titles are all Spanish Football Clubs & because our Welsh (Wales-UK) readers will be treated to the UEFA Super Cup Final in the city of Cardiff.



The UEFA Super Cup that will face Spanish Football Clubs Real Madrid (Champions League winners) & Sevilla FC (Europa League winners)

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MANCHESTER UNITED CLOSE TO SIGNING MIRANDA OF ATLETICO DE MADRID ?

Spanish Sports paper "AS" announces that Atletico de Madrid Brazilian defender MIRANDA is on the verge of being transferred to English Premier League Club Manchester United. In the last few days the name of FC Barcelona was also sounding but it seems the defender has given his OK to the English Club. Mentioned this Spanish Sports paper "Marca" writes that Barça are still in with a chance. The

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ATLETICO DE MADRID SIGNS ANGEL CORREA FROM SAN LORENZO

Spanish Football Club Atletico de Madrid has announced the signing of 19 year old forward ANGEL CORREA of Argentine Club San Lorenzo. The signing has cost the Spanish Club 8M€ & the player commits himself for the next 5 years. 




Atletico de Madrid will allow the player to participate with San Lorenzo in the "Libertadores Cup" which has an important qualifying match for San Lorenzo (vs Bolivar)

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FC BARCELONA CLOSE TO SIGNING PSG MARQUINHOS

Brazilian International defender David Luiz was a FC Barcelona objective for season 2014-2015, however Paris St Germain got in ahead & signed the Chelsea FC player. The Spanish Football Club then changed strategy & placed their attention on Brazilian defender MARQUINHOS currently player of Paris St Germain. 




Spanish Sports paper based in Barcelona, Sport, comments that the negotiations

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REAL MADRID | TIME TO PAYBACK SERGIO RAMOS

Real Madrid defender Sergio Ramos sits at the top of the Real Madrid CF mountain & the Football World. His last minute equalizing goal against Atletico de Madrid in last Saturday s UEFA Champions League Final not only took away the Trophy from the rivals hands but set up his team to later score 3 more goals in the extra-time to win.Ramos goes down in the Clubs History as the player (the "messiah"

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CRISTIANO RONALDO FAR FROM A TRUE CHAMPION

Firstly, congratulations to Real Madrid CF for winning their 10th UEFA Champions League (European Cup) after defeating Atletico de Madrid 4 - 1 in extra time yesterday in the Final at the "Estadio da Luz Stadium" in Lisbon Portugal.Epic goal from Sergio Ramos in the last moments to take the match into extra-time after Atletico de Madrid was leading 0 - 1 which virtually had the title in their

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UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE FINAL 2014 PREVIEW | REAL MADRID-ATLETICO DE MADRID

Tomorrow Saturday 24th of May at around 21.50 (Lisbon, Portugal) time, either Real Madrid CF or Atletico de Madrid will be proclaimed UEFA Champions League season 2013-2014 winners. This naturally will be the case if the Final between these two Spanish Football Clubs does not go into extra-time or later into a penalty shoot-out.



Real Madrid CF Team photo season 2013-2014

Both teams have

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REAL MADRID - ATLETICO DE MADRID CHAMPIONS FINAL | POSSIBLE STARTING TEAM LINE-UPS

Everything is in place for tomorrows UEFA Champions League Cup Final that hails the end of the European Football season. Two Spanish Football Clubs, Real Madrid CF & Atletico de Madrid, will meet 19.45 (Lisbon, Portugal time) to fight it out between themselves to claim the maximum European Football title. Atletico de Madrid goes in on a roll after claiming last weekend the Spanish Liga Title &

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FC BARCELONA | SWAP ALEXIS SANCHEZ FOR FERNANDO LLORENTE PLUS 20M€ ?

Spanish Football Club FC Barcelona has began its particular "revolution" starting yesterday with the announcement of new Coach Luis Enrique. The comments of the ex-FC Barcelona player (now Coach) confirmed that "deep" changes are in his plans with names like Alves, Cesc Fabregas, Pedro in the air along with Xavi Hernandez. Messi was sent "warm love" but here as well speculation is that the

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INJURY WORRIES ATLETICO - REAL MADRID FOR CHAMPIONS LEAGUE FINAL

Things are really beginning to heat up in the city of Madrid as both big Spanish Football Clubs Atletico de Madrid & Real Madrid will meet this Saturday in the Final of the UEFA Champions League in Lisbon (Portugal).However, the news has is focused on the injuries of players in both teams, players which are & have been very important all season for both Clubs. The long Spanish Football & European

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SPANISH FOOTBALL LIGA BEST XI PLAYERS - TEAM BY THE LFP SEASON 2013-2014

The "Liga Nacional de Futbol Profesional" (LFP = National Professional Football Liga), the association responsible for administering the two professional football leagues in Spain - the "Liga" and Segunda Division, has handed in their list of 11 players that makes up the "IDEAL LIGA TEAM" season 2013-2014.





The "core" of the "Best XI" is made up of Atletico de Madrid players, reflecting their

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SPANISH FOOTBALL LIGA TOP GOALSCORER - TOP GOALKEEPER WINNERS SEASON 2013-2014

With the Spanish Football Liga season over it is time to post about the awards winners & all other types of official ( & unofficial ) recognitions that habitually appear at the end of the season. Two very important & prestigious Awards are the Spanish Liga "Top Goalscorer" - El Pichichi - & the Spanish Liga "Best Goalkeeper" - El Zamora.The Award for the Spanish Football Liga "Highest Goalscorer"

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SPANISH FOOTBALL LIGA | ROUND 38 FINAL RESULTS

Spanish Football continued today with the last Round (38) of season 2013-2014 with all the action at the bottom of the Spanish Liga classification table. Intense matches, with accidents & even post-match incidents as the final results sent 2 teams along with Real Betis to the Spanish 2º Division next season. The other side of the coin was the celebration of the Clubs which saved themselves from

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SPANISH FOOTBALL | ATLETICO DE MADRID LIGA CHAMPIONS | SATURDAY RESULTS

The Spanish Football League title went down to the wire to be settled in the last Round (38) & precisely between the two contenders, Atletico de Madrid & FC Barcelona. The much anticipated game at "Camp Nou" ended in a 1 - 1 draw which gave Atletico de Madrid the Spanish Liga Title season 2013-2014.




The match takes all the headlines & eclipses the other games scheduled today/tonight. The FC

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REAL MADRID PREPARING A 85M€ OFFER FOR LUIS SUAREZ?

The news out from the UK, concretely the English newspaper "Mirror", is an echo of what has also been sounding here in Spain for months. The UK source informs that Spanish Football Club Real Madrid is preparing a 85M€ offer for Liverpool FC forward Luis Suarez. This has been a constant rumour locally which has never gone away since last summer. This time around the speculation keeps growing in 

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SEVILLA FC UEFA EUROPA LEAGUE CHAMPIONS 4 - 2 AFTER PENALTY SHOOT OUT

Spanish Football Club SEVILLA FC won its third UEFA / EUROPA LEAGUE Title after defeating Portuguese Club Benfica in the penalty shoot out ( 4-2) after extra-time. A match the was taken to the limit by both teams & unfortunate for Benfica for its their 8th European Final in which they have lost, giving more fame to the so called Curse of Bela Guttmann. 




The match swayed in favour from one

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PREVIEW EUROPA LEAGUE FINAL | SEVILLA FC POSSIBLE LINE-UP

The first of the two big European Football Finals will be played tonight when Spanish Football Club Sevilla FC meets Portuguese Club Benfica in the Final of the Europa League. Sevilla FC have won this tournament twice, back to back, in 2006 & 2007 while Benfica has a believed "black legend" on the Club - "Curse of Bela Guttmann" - losing its last 7 European Finals that sub-consciously seems to

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SPAIN NATIONAL TEAM LIST OF 30 PRELIMINARY PLAYERS | WORLD CUP 2014

Spanish Football National Selector & Coach Vicente Del Bosque has handed in a Preliminary list of 30 players for the upcoming FIFA World Cup in Brazil. The final & definitive list of 23 players will be handed in on the 25th of May, day after both Spanish Football Clubs Real Madrid - Atletico de Madrid play the UEFA Champions League. There will be 7 eliminated & disappointed players but Coach Del

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EUROPEAN GOLDEN BOOT AWARD | CRISTIANO RONALDO, LUIS SUAREZ OR LIONEL MESSI

The English Premier League season finished with Liverpool FC forward Luis Suarez the top "EPL" goalscorer for season 2013-2104 with 31 goals. However, this weekend the Uruguayan International was not able to score & thus was not able to shake off Real Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo who also has 31 goals this season. Both players are currently locked in the top spot of the "European Golden Boot

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SPANISH FOOTBALL LIGA ROUND 37 GAMES FINAL RESULTS

Was out of town this weekend with the family enjoying the fine weather & some relax. However, was connected to the radio to Spanish Football Round 37 Liga games & final results. Emotional & tense stuff as the bottom placed teams fight to avoid relegation while Atletico de Madrid, FC Barcelona & Real Madrid fight it out to win the Liga title.

After todays Round 37 final results, Real Madrid drops

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ATLETICO DE MADRID MAKES 13M€ OFFER FOR BRAZILIAN DAMIAO

According to Spanish Sports paper "AS" Spanish Football Club Atletico de Madrid has made a 13M€ offer to Brazilian Club Santos for Leandro Damiao. The Brazilian is also being followed by Italian Club Inter de Milan. Santos puts the transfer figure at around 15M€ & will accept the highest bidder, that is, the Club that is willing to pay more for the Brazilian will basically be the winner. However,

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SPANISH FOOTBALL LIGA TITLE 2013-2014 | A CLIFF HANGER

With the Real Madrid 1 - 1 away draw against Real Valladolid last night the Spanish Football Liga Title practically goes up in smoke for the former. The other two contenders, Atletico de Madrid & FC Barcelona will most likely decide the Spanish Football Championship in the last Round (38) when both meet. In fact, FC Barcelona was given as "dead" a week back but the Atletico de Madrid loss & the

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NEWS TREMORS & PLAYER EXIT RUMOURS AT FC BARCELONA

Things are moving & shaking at FC Barcelona. The much announced "REVOLUTION" is under way as more details & speculation news comes out of the City of Barcelona & from their main Sports media. The new Coach for next season is reported to be current Celta de Vigo Coach & ex-FC Barcelona player LUIS ENRIQUE. This jumped to the front page when the media caught Barça Football Directive Zubizarreta at

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REAL MADRID | THE ILLARRAMENDI DILEMMA

Real Madrid has a tactical & personal (human) "problem" coming into the Final of the UEFA Champions League that hasn't an easy solution. Spanish International midfielder & regular Xabi Alonso will not be able to partake with his team against Atletico de Madrid in the Lisbon Final on the 24th of May because of yellow card accumulation. His absence has left a worrying "hole" strategically in the

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FC BARCELONA | CESC FABREGAS BACK TO ENGLAND?

The news coming out of the city of Barcelona is not new. According to Spanish Sports daily "Sport" English Premier League giant Manchester United is preparing a 45M€ offer for FC Barcelona & Spanish International midfielder Cesc Fabregas.



Most observers agree that the best years for Fabragas was with Arsenal FC & playing in English Football. The midfielder has not fully been accepted at FC

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SPANISH FOOTBALL LIGA ROUND 36 FINAL RESULTS

Been out of town during the long weekend holiday getting some relax & away from Spanish Football, although I followed things with the radio & got all the news coming back home as well. The results after Round 36 opens up wide the Spanish Liga Title.Football has an amazing way of causing things to go against the grain of logic. FC Barcelona drew 2 - 2 with Getafe on Saturday & virtually said

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ATLETICO DE MADRID TEAM PHOTO 2014 | UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE

A post for all the Atletico de Madrid fans around the global with a TEAM PHOTO of the historic starting XI line-up against Chelsea FC which won 1 - 3 in the semi-final of the UEFA Champions League. Great photo that you may wish to have & share or place somewhere in your favourites sites.



Atletico de Madrid Starting XI Team Photo UEFA Champions League semi-final vs Chelsea FC

Team line-up UEFA

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CHELSEA FC 1 ATLETICO DE MADRID 3 | UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE SEMI RESULT

The UEFA Champions League Final season 2013-2014 will be an all Spanish Football affair after Atletico de Madrid defeated Chelsea FC 1 - 3 in the 2º leg return semi-final match. Atletico de Madrid will face local City rival Real Madrid in Lisbon on the 24th of May, a true "clasico" multiplied by 10.

The match was very even the first half with Chelsea FC putting in a more "offensive" starting 11

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CHELSEA FC - ATLETICO DE MADRID | PREVIEW | POSSIBLE STARTING TEAM LINE-UPS

Chelsea FC hosts Spanish Football Club Atletico de Madrid tonight in the 2ºleg semi-final match of the UEFA Champions League with the tie wide open & even (0-0 aggregate). The winner tonight will meet Real Madrid in the Final on the 24th of May in Lisbon (Portugal).Already the "conspiracy theory" enthusiasts have alerted that UEFA does not desire a Final to be between two Clubs of the same

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BAYERN MUNICH 0 REAL MADRID 4 ( 0-5 AGG) | UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE SEMI RESULT

If anyone would have predicated beforehand the final result most would have called him/her crazy. Bayern Munich hosted Real Madrid in the 2º leg return match of the UEFA Champions League semi-final & was "bulldozed" losing 0 - 4, that is 0 - 5 on total aggregate.There was some doubt pre-match with Gareth Bale starting ahead of Isco but the Welshman put in a solid performance defending & even

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PRE-MATCH | BAYERN MUNICH - REAL MADRID POSSIBLE STARTING TEAM LINE-UPS

Huge Football match tonight between two World & European Soccer giants. Bayern Munich hosts Real Madrid in the 2º leg semi-final of the UEFA Champions League with a 0-1 disadvantage. Maximum tension, plenty of nerves & Football pride intertwined in an atmosphere that will be heated up by 70.000 screaming fans. 



courtesy of "Sport"

Plenty has been said since the last time both teams met in

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SPANISH FOOTBALL LIGA ROUND 35 MONDAY NIGHT GAME RESULT

Last scheduled game of Round 35 Spanish Football Liga was played tonight between Celta de Vigo & Real Valladolid. Important match for both Clubs as the home side needed a win to guarantee their presence next year in Liga, while Valladolid is suffering in the 2º last place on the Liga table with relegation almost a certainty.




The final result 4 - 0 was a whitewash with Celta de Vigo outplaying

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SPANISH FOOTBALL LIGA ROUND 35 SUNDAY GAMES RESULTS

Spanish Football continued today with four matches of Round 35 Liga. Below all the final scores-results along with the goalscorers.




RCD Espanyol hosted Almeria which is sitting in the "relegation zone" of the Liga classification table. The final result a 1 - 2 victory to Almeria which keeps them with slim chances in avoiding the relegation. Espanyol continue with a string of losses which is

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SPANISH FOOTBALL LIGA ROUND 35 SATURDAY GAMES RESULTS

Spanish Football Liga action today with Round 35 & things getting hot at the top part of the classification table & dramatic in & around the relegation zone. Below are all the final results - scores along with the goalscorers.




Elche hosted Levante in the Friday Night game & finished with a 1 - 1 draw. A result which favoured Levante as Elche is dangerously close to the danger-zone relegation

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ZINEDINE ZIDANE TO LEAVE REAL MADRID

Spanish Football & Sports daily paper "Marca" has published today what many have suspected, that Real Madrid current second Coach Zinedine Zidane will leave the Club at the end of the season. However, it is going to be like a "boomerang" as the ex Real Madrid player & ex-Directive is destined to be the 1º Coach in the future.




Zinadine Zidane was initially reluctant to take on Coaching 

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SEVILLA FC 2 VALENCIA CF 0 | EUROPA LEAGUE SEMI FINAL RESULT

European Football continues with its festival this week with the turn of the UEFA Europa League semi-final. While Benfica hosted Juventus in Lisbon, Spanish Football Clubs Sevilla FC & Valencia CF played out their 1ºst leg away semi-final match. The final result a convincing 2 - 0 win by Sevilla FC over Valencia CF.



Fabulous atmosphere at the "Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan Stadium" filled with Sevilla

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THE FC BARCELONA REVOLUTION FOR NEXT SEASON

Spanish Football Club FC Barcelona has received the "temporary" lifting of the FIFA no Ban on signing with joy & relief. The World Football governing body will now further investigate if Barça infringed with "under-aged" signings, & while this long process occurs they have "freed-up" the Spanish Club to be able to sign new players for next season. This has made FC Barcelona "Football Director"

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REAL MADRID 1 BAYERN MUNICH 0 | CHAMPIONS LEAGUE SEMI FINAL RESULT

The final result of the UEFA Champions League 1ºst leg away semi-final between Real Madrid & Bayern Munich finished in a 1 - 0 victory to the Spaniards. Intense game between two giants of European Football with differing styles, at least shown tonight. 




After days of debate Cristiano Ronaldo started while Bale was left on the bench. This allowed Isco to start which seem to indicate that Real

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REAL MADRID - BAYERN MUNICH POSSIBLE STARTING TEAM LINE-UPS

More European Football today with the huge UEFA Champions League 1º leg semi-final between Real Madrid & Bayern Munich. Unfortunate that both had to meet at this stage as perhaps a Final would have been more appropriate.The Germans are clear favourites although they transmit that they are the "underdogs", good tactic as Real Madrid are quietly optimistic & historically that has not helped them in

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ATLETICO DE MADRID 0 CHELSEA FC 0 | UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE 1º LEG SEMI FINAL RESULT

The first semi-final of the 1º leg away match in the UEFA Champions League between Spanish Football Club Atletico de Madrid & English Premier League Club Chelsea FC finished with a final 0-0 draw result. The match also had some "collateral damage" for Chelsea FC losing their habitual goalie Peter Cech with a dislocated shoulder & their Captain John Terry, plus Frank Lampard received a yellow card

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IS REAL MADRID NEGOTIATING WITH ASHLEY COLE ?

Taking advantage that Chelsea FC is in the City of Madrid to play Atletico de Madrid in the UEFA Champions League semi-final, Spanish digital newspaper "elconfidencial.com" publish that Chelsea FC defender Ashley Cole is in talks with Real Madrid CF. 




The 33 year old English International & defender is out of favour with his current Coach Mourinho & will end his contract with Chelsea FC on

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ATLETICO DE MADRID-CHELSEA FC | POSSIBLE TEAM LINE-UPS

The City of Madrid becomes the centre of European Football these days as the two local big Spanish Football Clubs not only participate in the UEFA Champions League semi-finals but respectively act as hosts for the 1º leg away games. Atletico de Madrid plays English Premier League Club Chelsea FC tonight, while Real Madrid CF plays German Club Bayern Munich tomorrow. 

Huge games for both, & for

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MALAGA 2 VILLARREAL 0 | SPANISH FOOTBALL LIGA ROUND 34 MONDAY GAME RESULT

Spanish Liga Round 34 had up to Monday two remaining matches to be played. The Real Valladolid - Real Madrid game has been moved for the 7th of May, thus the other remaining clash between Malaga FC & Villarreal was the Monday Night match. An encounter that brought together two sides with differing objectives, the first Malaga FC needed the three points tonight to secure their Spanish League

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SPANISH FOOTBALL LIGA | ROUND 34 SUNDAY GAMES RESULTS

Spanish Football continued today with four matches of Round 34 Liga. Below are the final results-scores along with all the goalscorers.




Almeria hosted Celta de Vigo & further complicated their Liga future losing 2 - 4 to Celta de Vigo. For Celta it was a mini-celebration as they secure their future mathematically in Liga for next season. The four goals for Celta came in the following order:

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SPANISH FOOTBALL LIGA | SATURDAY ROUND 34 GAMES RESULTS

Spanish Football continued today with three games of Round 34 Liga. Below are all the final results-scores along with all the goalscorers.




Osasuna played Valencia with the final result begin a 1 - 1 draw. A result that does not benefit either as Osasuna which remains in relegation danger & Valencia which is further away from the European table positions.The first goal was scored by Osasuna

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SPANISH FOOTBALL LIGA ROUND 34 FRIDAY NIGHT GAME RESULT

Spanish Football kicked off with Round 34 of Liga with the Friday Night match. Important game for the home side, Atletico de Madrid, which need a win (no option) to remain Liga leaders & keep open their options of winning this season Spanish League. The visitors Elche also needed to grab points because they a hoovering dangerously close to the relegation zone of the table. 



The final result a

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FC BARCELONA 1 REAL MADRID 2 | SPANISH CUP - COPA DEL REY ( KINGS CUP ) FINAL RESULT

The first title of the Spanish Football season 2013-2014 fell the way of Real Madrid after defeating FC Barcelona 1 - 2 in the Final of the Spanish Cup - Copa del Rey (Kings Cup) played this Wednesday night at the city of Valencia. 

Important victory for Real Madrid which finally manages, along with their Coach Ancelotti, to win this season their maximum rival in Spanish & World Soccer. Horror

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SPANISH CUP FINAL - KINGS CUP FINAL | POSSIBLE TEAM LINE-UPS

The country is slowly grinding to a halt as the Easter vacations commence & the Final of the SPANISH CUP-COPA DEL REY ( Kings Cup) is about to kick-off tomorrow - Wednesday the 16th of April at 21.30 hrs Spanish Time - between FC Barcelona & Real Madrid.Top match of Spanish & World Football as two of the best Clubs on World Soccer meet up once again to attempt to claim the first big title of this

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FC BARCELONA WINS UEFA YOUTH LEAGUE

Congratulations to Spanish Football Club FC Barcelona Youth Team for winning the first edition of the UEFA YOUTH LEAGUE 2013-2014. The Spanish Club defeated Portuguese Club Benfica in the Final with a 0 - 3 result.The "UEFA Youth League" is the spin-off of the UEFA Champions League that was put into motion this season as an initiative to lift the competition levels of the youngsters playing

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SPANISH FOOTBALL LIGA ROUND 33 SUNDAY GAMES RESULTS

Spanish Football celebrated four Round 33 Liga games today with the following final results-scores & goalscorers.




Explosive City of Seville match with the Real Betis - Sevilla FC derby. Real Betis is sitting at the bottom of the Liga table & is desperate in every match. The final result ended up going 0 - 2 to Sevilla FC making the relegation of its city rival more a reality. The game had as

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SPANISH FOOTBALL LIGA ROUND 33 SATURDAY GAMES RESULTS

Spanish Football action with Round 33 of Liga today. Getting close to the end of the season & things are delicate at the top & at the bottom of the Spanish League classification table. Below are all the final results-scores along with the goalscorers.However, before I get into details, I ask you excuse me today the brief summary of the games. Had family issues to take care off & was more switched

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CHELSEA FC HAS ATLETICO DE MADRID DIEGO COSTA TIED UP ?

It was a murmur earlier this year, but the rumour is now "heavy-duty" speculation. English Premier League Club Chelsea FC is said to have Atletico de Madrid star forward Diego Costa tied up for next season. The word around town is that Chelsea Coach José Mourinho has the OK from the player & Chelsea is prepared to pay the contract release clause of 60M€.



Chelsea Coach Mourinho is not too happy

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REAL MADRID-BAYERN MUNICH | AT MADRID - CHELSEA SEMI FINAL CHAMPIONS LEAGUE

The semi-final match-ups for both Champions League & Europa League were held this midday in Nyon, HQ of UEFA which the following ties. 




The Champions League draw matched up Real Madrid - Bayern Munich 22/04 & Atletico de Madrid - Chelsea FC 23/04. The return leg games will be held 29th / 30th of April respectively.Real Madrid once again has to get through a German Team in their 4th straight

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SPANISH FOOTBALL | EUROPA LEAGUE FINAL RESULTS

Two great matches tonight put in by the two Spanish representatives of the Europa League Q/Finals. Both Clubs had lost in their 1ºst leg games & needed to make comebacks to turn things around & get themselves into the semi-finals phase of the Europa League. Both Clubs managed brilliant performances & a bag of goals to eliminate their opponents. Below are the final results-scores & all the

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ATLETICO DE MADRID 1 FC BARCELONA 0 | AT MADRID WINS 2 -1 ON AGGREGATE

Epic, a match that went to the highest level of European Football with two Spanish Football Teams that could have claimed the right to win & pass into the semi finals phase of the UEFA Champions League. However, tonight & after this particular game ( & Q/Final tie ) Atletico de Madrid knocks out FC Barcelona from the competition after winning 1 - 0 the 2º leg return match & taking the Q/Final tie

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CAN REAL MADRID GO FURTHER IN CHAMPIONS LEAGUE ?

Spanish Football Club Real Madrid are through to the semi final phase of the UEFA Champions League. However, their exhibition & performance in last nights 2º leg away Q/Final game against Borussia Dortmund leads most to think that the Spanish team has little options of going further in the competition.

The 2 - 0 loss is one thing, but the way Real Madrid lost is another. Luck played its part

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BORUSSIA 2 REAL MADRID 0 | UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE 2º LEG Q/FINAL RESULT

Real Madrid took a 3 goal advantage to Borussia Dortmund that was just enough as the Germans took the Spaniards down to the wire winning 2 - 0 & putting Real Madrid against the ropes for most of the match.German territory has never been positive soil for Real Madrid & tonight once again they lost but won the UEFA Champions League Q/Final tie on aggregate & thanks to their efforts in Madrid.

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BAYERN MUNICH TONI KROSS OFFERS HIMSELF TO REAL MADRID ?

News doing the Spanish Sports press is that German International & Bayern Munich 24 year old midfielder Toni Kross has offered himself to Real Madrid. The talented midfielder ends contract in 2015 & his current negotiations with his current Club are not going well.

Firstly, the player wishes to up his salary from 4,5M€ to 12M€, something the German Club is not willing to do. Secondly, it is said

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SPANISH FOOTBALL LIGA ROUND 32 SUNDAY GAMES RESULTS

Spanish Football continued today with 4 matches scheduled for Round 32 of Liga. Below are all the final results-scores along with the goalscorers.




Malaga FC hosted Granada complicating the Liga future of the latter by winning 4 - 1. The loss by Granada places them dangerously close to the relegation zone of the ladder while Malaga jumps up the classification into mid-table positions. The

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SPANISH FOOTBALL LIGA ROUND 32 SATURDAY GAMES RESULTS

Spanish Football celebrated this Saturday Round 32 of Liga with all three League top table Clubs in action. Below are all the final results-scores along with the goalscorers.

The Friday Night game was between Almeria & Osasuna both fighting to stay away from the relegation zone of the Liga table. The final result was a 1 - 2 victory to Osasuna that gives the latter 3 vital points that keeps

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REAL MADRID SHUTS GUILHERME SIQUIERA FOR NEXT SEASON ?

The Brazilian left back Guilherme Siquiera was very close to signing to Real Madrid at the start of this season. The deal was practically done & all that was needed was that Manchester United sign Coentrao. In the last minute of the transfer deadline ( right on mid-night) while Siquiera waited outside the Benfica Club doors for Real Madrid to call him, the negotiations between Real Madrid &

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EUROPA LEAGUE 1º LEG FINAL RESULTS TONIGHT | SPANISH CLUBS

Europa League 1º leg matches tonight with two Spanish Football Clubs in action with bad results. Below are the final results-scores along with the goalscorers. 




Spanish Football Club Valencia CF visited Swiss Club Basilea & lost 3 - 0. The match was played in an empty stadium due to a UEFA sanction & that perhaps added to the "cold" night for Valencia. The Football reason was that Basilea was

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THE MANCHESTER CITY-MONACO-REAL MADRID-FALCAO-MENDES MADRID DINNER

Curious & attention grabbing event last night in Madrid. The background is the following, a dinner in one of Madrid´s famous restaurants with the following guests all around the same table:

Falcao ( Player of Monaco )
Jorge Mendes ( representative of Falcao - & Di Maria )
Txiki Begiristain ( Football Director of Manchester City)
Dmitry Rybolovlev ( Owner of Monaco )
Peter Lim ( Asian Magnate )

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REAL MADRID 3 BORUSSIA DORTMUND 0 | UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE Q/FINAL 1º ST LEG RESULT

The last of the three Spanish Football Clubs in the UEFA Champions League Quarter-Finals phase, Real Madrid, had its turn tonight. Real Madrid hosted German Club Borussia Dortmund with the home team winning an "undermanned" visting team 3 - 0. Beforehand, one may think Real Madrid has the road to the semi-finals clear, however the return match could be complicated & one must never underestimate

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FC BARCELONA 1 ATLETICO DE MADRID 1 | UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE Q/F 1º LEG RESULT

The UEFA Champions League Quater-Final phase kicked off tonight with two Spanish Football Clubs matched, none other than FC Barcelona & Atletico de Madrid. The 1º leg match finished in a 1 - 1 draw result leaving the tie wide open for the return 2º leg game next Wednesday in Madrid. 




The match was as all the other encounters between these two teams this season very even in all the aspects

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SPANISH FOOTBALL LIGA ROUND 31 MONDAY GAMES RESULTS

The last two remaining games of Round 31 Spanish Liga were played tonight with the following final results - scores & goalscorers.






Granada hosted Levante & lost 0 - 2. The two goals for Levante came in the 47th min through David Navarro & in the 87th min with Pedro Lopez. Three points that gives Levante some tranquillity as the middle-bottom Clubs fight it out between themselves to be one

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SPANISH FOOTBALL LEADING GOALSCORER AFTER ROUND 31 | EL PICHICHI

The Spanish Football League is at the Round 32 stage with just 6 more Rounds left before the end of the season. Good moment to have a look at which players are leading the "Top Goalscorers" ranking. The title given to the Spanish League top goalscorers is "The Pichichi" Award.

Real Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo currently leads the "Goalscorers" table with 28 goals, followed closely by

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SPANISH FOOTBALL LIGA ROUND 31 SUNDAY GAMES RESULTS

Four games scheduled today as part of Round 31 Spanish Liga. Below are all the final results - scores with all the goalscorers.




Vital win for Real Valladolid 1 - 0 over Almeria which takes them out of the relegation zone of the Liga classification table. A deserve win & just prize for Valladolid which played the better Football & had more opportunities to expand the scoreline. The winner came

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SPANISH FOOTBALL LIGA ROUND 31 SATURDAY GAMES RESULTS

Spanish Football Round 31 Liga kicked off today with four big matches involving all the Liga Title contenders. Below are all the final results - scores along with the goalscorers.




Big city of Barcelona derby between the two main Clubs. RCD Espanyol hosted FC Barcelona & after 90 mins of intense Football battle the home team lost 0 - 1. A defeat under controversial circumstances that once

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REAL MADRID | GARETH BALE TOLD TO BE MORE "CO-OPERATIVE"

It would be difficult for any player that:



did not experience a proper pre-season,
has been plagued by niggling injury,
signs with a 9-100M€ price tag,
does not speak Spanish,
does not understand Spanish Culture,


& frankly, everything is new with the added pressure to belong to Real Madrid, the biggest Club in World Football where winning is an obligation. The player is Gareth Bale who has

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SPANISH FOOTBALL LIGA ROUND 30 THURSDAY GAMES RESULTS

Last four matches scheduled of Spanish Football Liga Round 30 played this Thursday Night with the following final results - scores & goalscorers.




Madrid Club Getafe lost at home 0 - 1 to Villarreal. The winner came in the 5th min from Perbet. Getafe has not managed a win in the last 15 Rounds this is a terrible run & can only lead to classification troubles & a future in the Spanish 2º

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SPANISH FOOTBALL LIGA ROUND 30 WEDNESDAY GAMES RESULTS

Spanish Football Liga had four games scheduled tonight of Round 30. Below are all the final results - scorers along with all the goalscorers. 




FC Barcelona won Celta de Vigo 3 - 0 but in the process paid a high prize with the loss to a knee injury of their goalkeeper Victor Valdes. Bad news with preliminary diagnosis saying the player could be out 6 months, that is, he will miss the rest of

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REAL MADRID | MUTINY & THE END OF IKER CASILLAS ?

The
aftermath of the Real Madrid 3 – 4 loss to FC Barcelona in Sundays “Clasico” still
continues send "waves" with more “juicy news” that is worth a mention & may have long
term effects. After the match the Spanish media & most Spanish Football
fans were caught by surprise by the “post match” comments from Cristiano
Ronaldo & Sergio Ramos to the media. Both sanctioned the referee decisions & both

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SPANISH FOOTBALL LIGA ROUND 30 TUESDAY NIGHT GAMES RESULTS

Spanish Football Liga action does not stop this week as Round 30 kicked off Tuesday Night with two scheduled games. Below are the final scores - results along with all the goalscorers.




Malaga FC was not able to keep its winning streak on-line as theY were defeated by RCD Espanyol 1 - 2. Espanyol consolidate themselves mid-table while Malaga hangs awfully close to the danger-zone of the ladder

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SPANISH FOOTBALL LIGA ROUND 29 MONDAY NIGHT GAME RESULT

Last scheduled game of Round 29 of the Spanish Liga played tonight between Almeria & Real Sociedad. The final result 4 - 3 vital win to Almeria in a see-saw match that saw some unfortunate referee decisions that keeps open the "can of worms" in this area, especially after last nights "Clasico".




Clubs like Almeria are basically playing for the Liga life as they are dangerously close to

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EL CLASICO, THE BIG LOSER COACH CARLO ANCELOTTI

Yesterdays Round 29 Spanish Football Liga “Clasico” between Real Madrid & FC Barcelona has feed many
headlines to the main communications channels (traditional & digital) with
plenty of juicy issues to debate & squeeze into chewable media content for
the masses. The 3 – 4 final result in favour of FC Barcelona not only brought Barça closer to Real Madrid in the Liga title race but puts a third

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SPANISH FOOTBALL LIGA ROUND 29 SUNDAY GAMES RESULTS

Sunday Spanish Football action with four games of Round 29 Liga including the "Clasico" - Real Madrid vs FC Barcelona - which basically absorbed all the attention. Below are all the final results - scores along with the goalscorers.




Osasuna hosted Sevilla FC & lost 0 - 2 as the visitors maintained their last Thursday night momentum after defeating Real Betis & going through to the Europa

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POSSIBLE STARTING TEAMS REAL MADRID - FC BARCELONA

Big day of Spanish Football & World Soccer today with the Real Madrid - FC Barcelona clash scheduled as part of Round 29 of Liga. The Spanish Sports paper based in Barcelona "Sport" has speculated with what they consider are the likely starting team line-ups. They have betted on Neymar starting over Pedro & Alexis, something that I am not too sure about at this stage. In the Real Madrid camp

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SPANISH FOOTBALL ROUND 29 LIGA SATURDAY GAMES RESULTS

You have to excuse me on this post guys, was with family duties & could not see all the matches. However will give you a brief summary of all the Spanish Football Round 29 Liga games played on Saturday, with the final results & all the goalscorers.





The Friday Night game saw Celta de Vigo lose 0 - 2 to Malaga FC. The two goals were scored by midfielder Camacho (24th & 32nd min). 




Granada

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INTERNET READERS PICK REAL MADRID - FC BARCELONA STARTING XI TEAMS

Round 29 of the Spanish Liga is going to bring us one of the biggest matches in World Football, the "Clasico" between Real Madrid & FC Barcelona. A super important match because a win by Real Madrid will open up a 7 point gap in the classification table over their rival, while a win for Barça puts them back in the title race just 1 point away. Said all this lets not forget current 2º placed Club

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UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE QUARTER FINAL MATCH UPS | SPANISH FOOTBALL CLUBS

The Champions League Quarter-Finals Club match-ups have been drawn this mid-day at the UEFA Headquarters in Nyon (France) at the hands of ex-Football Player Luis Figo.  As for the Spanish Football Clubs the match up between FC Barcelona & Atletico de Madrid was unfortunate as its too early in the competition & it eliminates a Spanish Club from the possibility of reaching the Final. The other

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VALENCIA CF - SEVILLA FC THROUGH TO THE EUROPA LEAGUE Q/FINALS

Europa League action tonight with the 2º leg return matches & Clubs playing their pass into the Quarter-Final phase of the competition. Below are all the final scores-results for the Spanish Football Clubs along with all the goalscorers.




Valencia CF hosted Ludogorets with a 3 goal advantage from the 1º leg away match. The final score tonight was a 1 - 0 victory for the Spanish Club with a

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REAL MADRID EYES YOUNG AC MILAN DEFENDER DI SCIGLIO ?

News out of Italy has us believe that Real Madrid has made a 18M€ offer to AC Milan for its 21 year old defender Mattia de Sciglio. The wish is said to have come from Coach Carlo Ancelotti to strenghten the squald for next season. 




Real Madrid has two "weak spots" their flank defenders Alvaro Arbeloa with 32 years of age & "flaking form" & Fabio Coentrao who has not lived up to expectations &

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LIONEL MESSI HIGHEST INCOME GENERATOR IN WORLD FOOTBALL

French Sports magazine "France Football" has published the list of the "Best Income Generating Football Players", with FC Barcelona player Lionel Messi taking the Top spot with 41M€ ahead of Real Madrid player Cristiano Ronaldo with 39,5M€. The difference is "peanuts" compared with third placed FC Barcelona player Neymar with 29M€, however this will be on the rise as many expect the Brazilian to

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SPANISH FOOTBALL LIGA ROUND 28 MONDAY NIGHT GAME RESULT

Great Monday Night Spanish Football with the last scheduled game of Round 28 played between Villarreal & Athletic Club Bilbao. The final result was a 1 - 1 draw with Bilbao making a comeback effort in the latter part of the match.




The encounter had plenty of moments, including a missed penalty by Bilbao Aduriz in the 39th min that goalie Asenjo stopped figuring out the direction. There was a

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FC BARCELONA | REMEMBERING ALCANTARA - MESSI BREAKS CLUBS GOAL RECORD

FC Barcelona star Lionel Messi keeps on breaking records. The Argentine passed the Historical Goalscoring Club Record yesterday in his Liga Round 28 match against Osasuna scoring a "Hat-Trick" & surpassing the 369 goals previous held by Paulino Alcantara. 




Today Spanish Sports daily based in Barcelona "Sport" has published a good info-graph showing & comparing both players. While we all

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SPANISH FOOTBALL LIGA ROUND 28 SUNDAY GAMES RESULTS

Spanish Football Round 28 Liga matches continued today with four games scheduled. Below are all the final results - scores along with all the goalscorers.




The midday game was between Elche & Real Betis which ended after 90 mins in a 0 - 0 draw. Both teams unhappy with the shared points as both had numerous chances to put the ball in the opposition net. Never happened. 




FC Barcelona won 7

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SPANISH FOOTBALL LIGA FINAL RESULTS | ROUND 28 SATURDAY GAMES

Spanish Football Round 28 Liga games played today with the following final results - scores, along with all the goalscorers.




The Friday night game was between Madrid Club Getafe & Granada. The final result was a 3 - 3 draw result with Getafe new Coach Cosmin Contra nearly pulling off  a dream start but Granada fought back everytime to equalize.

Getafe scored first in the 6th min through 

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KEYLOR NAVAS - IVAN RAKITIC ON AT MADRID AGENDA FOR NEXT SEASON ?

Two players who are having outstanding seasons with their respective Clubs; goalkeeper Keylor Navas (Levante) & Ivan Rakitic (Sevilla FC) are said to be signing objectives of Spanish Football Club Atletico de Madrid for next season.




The first is Costa Rican goalkeeper Keylor Navas who Atletico de Madrid sees as the ideal replacement for Courtois if he was to return to Chelsea FC next season.

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EUROPA LEAGUE | TONIGHTS FINAL RESULTS SPANISH TEAMS

Europa League Football action tonight with three Spanish Football Clubs with duties, two of them playing against each other. Below are all the final results - scores along with all the goalscorers.




Valencia CF travelled to visit Bulgaria to play Ludogorets & won 0 - 3 virtually sealing their place in the Q/Finals of the Europa League barring an accident in the return match at Valencia. Top

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FC BARCELONA 2 MANCHESTER CITY 1 | BARÇA THROUGH TO Q/FINALS OF CHAMPIONS

FC Barcelona brought back a 2 goal advantage from England. Tonight they hosted Manchester City in the 2º leg return match & managed to win 2 - 1 & eliminate City from the UEFA Champions League competition with a 4 - 1 aggregate result.



Always a difficult endeavour from Manchester City & especially after Barça star Lionel Messi picked tonight to be inspired along with Dani Alves & company. The

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ATLETICO DE MADRID 4 AC MILAN 1 | ATLETICO INTO THE CHAMPIONS QUARTER-FINALS

Atletico de Madrid brought back a 0 - 1 result from Milan in the 1º leg game. Tonight the Spanish Football Club added to the aggregate winning 4 - 1 AC Milan in the return 2º leg match of UEFA Champions League. Atletico de Madrid go into the Quarter-Final phase eliminating a "regular" of the competition in AC Milan.




A deserved victory for the Spaniards who exhibited more intensity, more

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SPANISH FOOTBALL LIGA ROUND 27 MONDAY NIGHT GAMES RESULTS

Spanish Football tonight with the two remaining scheduled Liga Round 27 matches played. Below are the final results-scores with all the goalscorers.




Osasuna suffered an important & naturally unwanted loss to Malaga FC 0 - 2 with the visitors down to 10 men from the 51st min when Gamez was sent off with a red card. A relief for Malaga FC Coach Schuster who was under extreme pressure to better

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SPANISH FOOTBALL LIGA ROUND 27 SUNDAY GAMES RESULTS

Spanish Football continued today with four matches scheduled of Round 27 Liga. Below is a brief summary of the main events, all the final results-scores & all the goalscorers.




RCD Espanyol got back to winning ways with a 3 - 1 win over Elche which puts them into the top half of the Spanish Liga table & with options of getting into Euro positions if they can manage to keep up their form with

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SPANISH FOOTBALL LIGA SATURDAY ROUND 27 GAMES RESULTS

Spanish Football action today with four games of Round 27 Liga scheduled. Entertaining games with a mayor upset that we will comment below. Here are all the final results - scores along with all the goalscorers.




Real Valladolid managed to momentarily jump out of the relegation zone of the Liga classification table with three valuable points at the expense of FC Barcelona. Surprise 1 - 0 win

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REAL MADRID PLAYERS | MIRROR MIRROR ON THE WALL WHO´S THE FAIREST OFF THEM ALL.

Ex-Real Madrid Coach, now at Chelsea FC, Jose Mourinho commented to Esquire magazine that:

"Lots of times at Real Madrid, the players would be queuing in front of the mirror before the game while the referee waited for them in the tunnel".This was initially interpreted as a "dig in" towards some of his ex-players were the relationship between both ended tense in his last months at the Club. 

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THE MYSTERIOUS LIONEL MESSI VOMITING URGES

Lionel Messi caught the attention mid week when playing with Argentina against Rumania when the player stopped & began to almost vomit. The action did not fully occur but Messi looked uncomfortable.  The image did impact the spectator.



This in itself would normally go unnoticed, but it is not the first time. With FC Barcelona it happened again & its not the second, third or fourth time, it

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PAUL POGBA A POSSIBLE REAL MADRID TARGET FOR NEXT SEASON ?

French 20 year old International & Juventus midfielder Paul Pogba is sounding again in Spain & within the Spanish Sports Press. His name is being connected with Spanish Football Club Real Madrid as one of the signing targets for next season.This is happening because the number one objetive, German & Borussia Dormund player Gundogan is not recovering from his back injury, thus Real Madrid have

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MANCHESTER CITY EYES LIONEL MESSI ?

I have said it here a couple of times, the future of Argentine star Lionel Messi at FC Barcelona for next season is unclear. There is a continuing "hum" for Barcelona & the Spanish Sports Press that suggest the Barça player is not at all comfortable.Lionel Messi is not firing on all cylinders, that is, at the level that we have been accustomed to during the past seasons. He looks unhappy,

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SPAIN 1 ITALY 0 | INTERNATIONAL FRIENDLY GAME RESULT

The International Friendly between Spain & Italy just finished around midnight which makes "today s match" not the appropriate words , as it would be correct to say match ended this early morning. However, apart from Latin cultural uniqueness the game finished with a 1 - 0 win to Spain.



Spanish Football Team starting X1 vs Italy 

Spain started with Atletico de Madrid forward Diego Costa who

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SPAIN 2 GERMANY 0 | U-21 INTERNATIONAL FRIENDLY RESULT

The Spanish Football U-21 National Team played Germany tonight & won 2 - 0. Great exhibition from the young Spaniards, especially in the second half, scoring both goals. The Germans were no "easy ride" & showed their worth in the first half but the ball possesion & individual skills of the Spanish U- 21 edged them out. Intense encounter for an International Friendly that entertained the

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CARLES PUYOL ANNOUNCES HE WILL LEAVE FC BARCELONA AT THE END OF THIS SEASON

FC Barcelona Captain Carles Puyol announced today a surprise press conference that called in all the Spanish media at 16.00 local time. The FC Barcelona player made a short statement communicating officially that he will leave the Club at the end of this season, that is on the 30th of June, & renounces the two years left of his contract.






The player cited his knee injuries as the cause which

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MESSI & NEYMAR, LACK OF HARMONY ?

At the start of the season some FC Barcelona observers & insiders commented that two roosters in the same chicken pen were incompatible. The two roosters they talked about are Lionel Messi & Neymar, the first the undisputed star of his Club & the other the heir apparent to his throne. Although publicly Neymar kneels & praises the steeps that Messi leaves behind, privately Messi thinks that Neymar

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SPANISH FOOTBALL LIGA ROUND 26 SUNDAY GAMES RESULTS

Spanish Football continued today with the remaining Round 26 Liga matches scheduled. Here are all the final results - scores along with all the goalscorers.




Villarreal managed a 1 - 1 draw against bottom placed Real Betis. The locals went ahead in the 70th min thanks to a penalty that was not. Stiff for Betis as they watched how Villarreal player Soriano converted. Real Betis reacted with

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SPANISH FOOTBALL LIGA ROUND 26 SATURDAY GAMES RESULTS

Spanish Football Round 26 Liga action today with the following final scorers-results & all the goalscorers.




The Friday Night Liga game was between Athletic Club Bilbao & Granada. The final result a 4 - 0 win to the home team that included an "enlightened" Aduriz who managed a HAT-TRICK. The win & three points to Bilbao puts them on course for the valuable 4th position with a Champions League

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SPANISH SELECTOR DEL BOSQUE MESSAGE TO ALVARO ARBELOA & DAVID VILLA

The list of 22 players had in yesterday by Selector Del Bosque that will make up the Spanish National Team squad for the upcoming Friendly with Italy made news by including Spanish-Brazilian & Atletico de Madrid forward Diego Costa, & for the players that the Spanish Team Selector left out of the list.

The list in itself was transcendent this time around, its the second last list before the

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DEL BOSQUE ANNOUNCES SPANISH TEAM LIST FOR THE ITALY FRIENDLY INTERNATIONAL

Spanish Football National Team Selector & Coach Vicente de Bosque handed in this midday his list of players for the upcoming Friendly International match against Italy on the 5th of March in Madrid. This list this basically the last before the definite list that will make up the Spanish Team for the upcoming World Cup in Brazil. On May the 13th Del Bosque will announce a pre-World Cup list of 30

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SPANISH FOOTBALL CLUBS DO WELL IN EUROPA LEAGUE | FINAL GAMES RESULTS

Three Spanish Football Clubs played tonight Europa League all attempting to progress into the last 16 teams of the tournament. Each had difficult opponents in front of them but all three Clubs managed positive results that keeps them alive in the Europa League competition.




The 1st leg finished in a 1 - 1 draw. Real Betis travelled to the cold weather environment of Russia with an artificial

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FC BARCELONA ABOUT TO SIGN 17 YEAR OLD CROATIAN ALEN HALILOVIC

Alen Halilovic is a 17 year old Dynamo Zagreb player which has caught the attention of the big European Clubs. The son of ex-Valladolid player Sejad Halilovac, the Football observers project that the youngster is headed for big things in World Soccer. Spanish Football giant FC Barcelona has been following the boy for sometime & is about to shut the signing of Alen. Barça Football Director

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