lundi 31 janvier 2011
FERNANDO TORRES 58M€ TRANSFER TO CHELSEA FC A RECORD FOR A SPANISH PLAYER - RECORD BETWEEN ENGLISH CLUBS
According to the LIVERPOOL FC Web news the English Club has agreed to the CHELSEA FC transfer price & offer of 58M€ for Spanish International Football player FERNANDO TORRES. This makes Fernando Torres the highest ever transfered player in monetary terms in the history for a Spanish born Football player & between two English Clubs. Overall, Fernando Torres is now the 6th highest ever transfer in
REAL MADRID | MOURINHO - VALDANO - DARK HUMOUR
Football is unpredictable, so much so that one has to be very careful on what they say & how they act because the future & the results are totally unknown. With this Soccer philosophical note Barcelona paper "Sport" via its cartoon section "Futbolitis" has captured well the REAL MADRID situation after losing yesterday in La Liga & falling behind 7 points in the Spanish League in reference to FC
dimanche 30 janvier 2011
SPANISH LEAGUE - LIGA RESULTS | 2010 - 2011 | SHOCK AS REAL MADRID LOSE
Big SPANISH FOOTBALL surprises in today's three Round 21 Spanish League - La Liga scheduled games. Both Madrid teams lost & Real Madrid now follows behind Spanish League Table leaders FC Barcelona by 7 points. Here is a summary of events, results & the scorers.
Toquero scores for At. Bilbao
ATLETICO DE MADRID has entered into a free fall downward turn after today's 0 - 2 defeat to ATHLETIC DE
Toquero scores for At. Bilbao
ATLETICO DE MADRID has entered into a free fall downward turn after today's 0 - 2 defeat to ATHLETIC DE
SPAIN BRONZE MEDAL HANDBALL WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS
Proud day for SPANISH SPORT & SPANISH HANDBALL with SPAIN winning the home team Sweden 23 - 24 in the Handball World Championships 3rd place game to take the Bronze Medal.
Spain have had a wonderful tournament only being defeated by the mighty Danish team by 4 points in their semi - final clash. An excellent match with an extraordinary defensive effort that kept out Sweden & allowed the Spanish
Spain have had a wonderful tournament only being defeated by the mighty Danish team by 4 points in their semi - final clash. An excellent match with an extraordinary defensive effort that kept out Sweden & allowed the Spanish
CRISTIANO RONALDO ON RECORD BREAKING NUMBERS COURSE AT REAL MADRID
REAL MADRID player CRISTIANO RONALDO will play his 50th game with the Club in the Spanish League tonight against Osasuna. Apart from the congratulations the Portuguese is racing onwards towards record breaking numbers. Cristiano Ronaldo has 49 goals from 49 games ( some sources put 48 goals because a goal that hit Pepe on the back is doubtful) that calculates into a 100% average that not even
samedi 29 janvier 2011
SPANISH LEAGUE - LIGA | 2010 - 2011 | ROUND 21 SATURDAY MATCH RESULTS
SPANISH FOOTBALL celebrated six matches today of the SPANISH LEAGUE - LA LIGA as part of Round 21 that has given the following results & scorers.
Sporting Gijon player Novo (right) scores
REAL SPORTING DE GIJON notched up its third straight victory with a 0 - 4 result over REAL MALLORCA who are going through a difficult moment. The home side was furious with some referee decisions but
Sporting Gijon player Novo (right) scores
REAL SPORTING DE GIJON notched up its third straight victory with a 0 - 4 result over REAL MALLORCA who are going through a difficult moment. The home side was furious with some referee decisions but
REAL MADRID | LOAN - TRANSFER - SIGNING RUMOURS
Woke up this morning & found some interesting news & specualtion concerning possible loans, transfers & signings coming out of Spanish Sports daily "AS" in reference to REAL MADRID CF. The "Winter Transfer Market" ends the 31st of January & Clubs are making their last minute moves & deals.
Apart from this, the mentioned Sports daily speculates on the future set up of the Real Madrid squad for
Apart from this, the mentioned Sports daily speculates on the future set up of the Real Madrid squad for
vendredi 28 janvier 2011
DIEGO FORLAN CLAIMS REAL MADRID MADE AN OFFER | I DON´T BELIEVE IT
ATLETICO DE MADRID Uruguayan forward DIEGO FORLAN has said to Spanish media today that REAL MADRID contacted his Club early in the week - concretely Director General ( in fact the real owner of Atletico de Madrid) Angel Gil Marin - to make an offer & attempt to sign the player. Forlan added that Atletico refused the offer & said that he was not for sale.
BULLSHIT . This is my personal
BULLSHIT . This is my personal
VALENCIA CF SIGNS JONAS FROM GREMIO
Another new incorporation to Spanish Football this time via VALENCIA CF with their "Winter Market" signing of Brazilian "Golden Boot" JONAS GONCALVEZ from GREMIO
Jonas in action
The 26 year old forward comes at a relative economical price of 1.2M€ & signs until 2015. The new player complements the Valencia CF forward line along with Aduriz & Soldado.
Welcome & good luck in the Spanish
Jonas in action
The 26 year old forward comes at a relative economical price of 1.2M€ & signs until 2015. The new player complements the Valencia CF forward line along with Aduriz & Soldado.
Welcome & good luck in the Spanish
jeudi 27 janvier 2011
SEVILLA FC SIGNS MEDEL - RAKITIC
Spanish Football has two new incorporations & specifically with SEVILLA FC who signed two new players just before the close of the "2011 Winter Transfer Market". They are defensive Chilean midfielder & now ex-Boca Junior player GARY MEDEL, & young 22 year old Croatian forward RAKITIC from German Club Schelke 04
Medel - Rakitic
The Chilean Medal comes for 3M€ approx & signs for 4 seasons,
Medel - Rakitic
The Chilean Medal comes for 3M€ approx & signs for 4 seasons,
mercredi 26 janvier 2011
SPANISH CUP SEMI FINAL 2010 - 2011 1st LEG RESULTS | SEVILLA FC 0 REAL MADRID 1 | FC BARCELONA 5 ALMERIA 0
SPANISH CUP 1º leg semi - final games played tonight with goals & plenty of controversy that will fill tomorrows Spanish Sports papers. Here is a summary of events with scorers & the results.
Benzema celebrates with Mourinho his goal
SEVILLA FC lost 0 - 1 to REAL MADRID tonight in their 1st leg Spanish Cup clash in controversial fashion for the Sevilla fans & not so controversial for the
Benzema celebrates with Mourinho his goal
SEVILLA FC lost 0 - 1 to REAL MADRID tonight in their 1st leg Spanish Cup clash in controversial fashion for the Sevilla fans & not so controversial for the
mardi 25 janvier 2011
REAL MADRID - ADEBAYOR | IT IS OFFICIAL
REAL MADRID has announced that it is official. MANCHESTER CITY forward EMMANUEL ADEBAYOR has been "signed" until the end of this season. The player comes without a transfer fee & will be on loan until the end of the season, Real Madrid has an option of a buy (14M€) if the Club decides to take it up. Real Madrid does pay however the high salary that Adebayor has in his contract of around 2M€
lundi 24 janvier 2011
REAL MADRID RECONSIDER EMMANUEL ADEBAYOR OF MANCHESTER CITY
News being published on the mayor Spanish Sports online channels tonight indicate that REAL MADRID will now attempt to get over to Madrid MANCHESTER CITY 26 year old forward EMMANUEL ABEBAYOR. The negative posture from German Club Hamburg in accepting the 2M€ ( + a friendly match) offer for Ruud Van Nistelrooy has forced the Spanish Club to go back on its tracks & consider again the Togo player.
SPANISH FOOTBALL 2010 - 2011 ROUND 20 MONDAY NIGHT GAME RESULT
SPANISH FOOTBALL action tonight with the last match - Monday Night Soccer - corresponding to Round 20 of the Spanish League - La Liga. Here is the result & the scorers.
Javi Martinez scores for At Bilbao
ATHLETIC DE BILBAO defeated HERCULES 3 - 0 in a hard fought out game that saw 7 yellow cards. The win gives Bilbao the 6th place in the Spanish League classification ladder ( a Euro place) at
Javi Martinez scores for At Bilbao
ATHLETIC DE BILBAO defeated HERCULES 3 - 0 in a hard fought out game that saw 7 yellow cards. The win gives Bilbao the 6th place in the Spanish League classification ladder ( a Euro place) at
REAL MADRID | SERGIO AGUERO THE CHOSEN ONE ?
REAL MADRID has put its eye firmly on ATLETICO DE MADRID star forward SERGIO "KUN" AGUERO? The rumours are building & getting more viral as Spanish Sports media have increased their publishing space with more & more articles dedicated to this idea.
Sergio Aguero
The first hint was when Aguero renewed his contract with Atletico de Madrid until 2014 BUT with a reduction in his contract release
Sergio Aguero
The first hint was when Aguero renewed his contract with Atletico de Madrid until 2014 BUT with a reduction in his contract release
REAL MADRID | THE VALDANO - MOURINHO RIFF VERY PUBLIC
If you had doubts that the relationship between REAL MADRID Director General Jorge Valdano & Coach José Mourinho are not going through a "rosy" moment, take a look at this gem dropped by Mourinho in yesterdays post - Real Mallorca press conference. A journalist asked how the situation was going with the prospects of signing a Number Nine forward:
Real Madrid President Perez & Mourinho
"No
Real Madrid President Perez & Mourinho
"No
dimanche 23 janvier 2011
SPANISH FOOTBALL | 2010 - 2011 SPANISH LEAGUE - LA LIGA | ROUND 20 | SUNDAY NIGHT RESULTS
SPANISH FOOTBALL & Round 20 of the Spanish League - La Liga continued tonight with six matches. Here is a brief summary of events with results & scorers.
Sporting de Gijon winner by Barral
REAL SPORTING DE GIJON won 1 - 0 ATLETICO DE MADRID. The visitors put in a terrible performance & are undergoing some unexplained difficulties in this part of the season. Real Sporting managed the winner
Sporting de Gijon winner by Barral
REAL SPORTING DE GIJON won 1 - 0 ATLETICO DE MADRID. The visitors put in a terrible performance & are undergoing some unexplained difficulties in this part of the season. Real Sporting managed the winner
SPANISH FOOTBALL | 2010 - 2011 SPANISH LEAGUE - LA LIGA | ROUND 20 | SATURDAY NIGHT RESULTS
Three games celebrated Saturday in SPANISH FOOTBALL as Round 20 of the Spanish League - La Liga. Here is a brief summary with results & scorers.
Andres Iniesta with Xavi
FC BARCELONA won 3 - 0 RACING DE SANTANDER in another exhibition with Andres Iniesta standing out. The goals came via PEDRO in the 2nd min, MESSI (penalty) in the 33rd min & INIESTA in the 56th min. The win puts more pressure
Andres Iniesta with Xavi
FC BARCELONA won 3 - 0 RACING DE SANTANDER in another exhibition with Andres Iniesta standing out. The goals came via PEDRO in the 2nd min, MESSI (penalty) in the 33rd min & INIESTA in the 56th min. The win puts more pressure
samedi 22 janvier 2011
REAL MADRID | JOSE MOURINHO THINKING IN LEAVING & DEMANDS PLAYER LOYALTY
News has filtered out that José Mourinho indeed has his mind leaving REAL MADRID at the end of this season. The “confirmation” comes out of the pre-match Atletico de Madrid Spanish Cup players meeting held at the “concentration” hotel were Mourinho gave a 40 minute speech to his players.
Jose Mourinho
Insiders who have leaked to press the content of the meeting say that the players were
Jose Mourinho
Insiders who have leaked to press the content of the meeting say that the players were
vendredi 21 janvier 2011
REAL MADRID OFFERS 2M€ TO HAMBURG FOR VAN NISTELROOY ?
According to news coming in & being picked up by the mayor Spanish Sports online media, REAL MADRID has offered GERMAN Club HAMBURG a speculated 2M€ for forward RUUD VAN NISTELROOY. The player went free to Hamburg with the best wishes of the Spanish Club & now the latter finds itself being “forced” to fork out money to get him back; a bit like a "Marx Brothers movie". Leaving my opinion aside,
jeudi 20 janvier 2011
SPANISH CUP 2010 - 2011 2nd LEG QUATER FINAL THURSDAY NIGHT RESULT | ATLETICO DE MADRID 0 REAL MADRID 1 | REAL MADRID TO THE SEMIS
ATLETICO DE MADRID has lost tonights 2º leg SPANISH CUP QUARTER FINAL match against REAL MADRID 0 - 1 ( 1- 4 final aggregate). Real Madrid will now go onto the semi-finals to play Sevilla FC who are the current Spanish Cup title holders.
Cristiano Ronaldo scores for Real Madrid
Nervous start from both sides that saw Real Madrid slowly take control & dominate the ball even without a "Numbre
Cristiano Ronaldo scores for Real Madrid
Nervous start from both sides that saw Real Madrid slowly take control & dominate the ball even without a "Numbre
THE SIMPSON VERSION OF THE SPAIN FOOTBALL TEAM
THE SIMPSONS - Matt Groening - paid tribute to the SPANISH NATIONAL FOOTBALL TEAM for their FIFA WORLD CUP Title with a cartoon version of the squad. Here are the names the make up the "cartoon" line-up:
Casillas, Torres, Puyol, Villa, Sergio Ramos, Piqué, Xavi Hernández, Iniesta, Silva, Xabi Alonso & Cesc
Simpson Spain Football Team
Casillas, Torres, Puyol, Villa, Sergio Ramos, Piqué, Xavi Hernández, Iniesta, Silva, Xabi Alonso & Cesc
Simpson Spain Football Team
MOURINHO - VALDANO | REAL MADRID TIME BOMB AWAITING TO EXPLODE
REAL MADRID is in turmoil, & using a Spanish saying, the Club is washing their dirty laundry in public. The very latest is the public “tennis match” of bickering & sly undertone comments being flung via the Spanish Media between Club Director General Jorge Valdano & Coach José Mourinho.
I posted my views last Sunday here “REAL MADRID - RUUD VAN NISTELROOY | SIGNS OF BAD PLANNING BAD
I posted my views last Sunday here “REAL MADRID - RUUD VAN NISTELROOY | SIGNS OF BAD PLANNING BAD
mercredi 19 janvier 2011
SPANISH CUP 2010 - 2011 | 2ND LEG QUATER FINAL GAMES RESULTS | ALMERIA - FC BARCELONA THROUGH TO SEMIS
We have two more teams tonight that go through to the SPANISH CUP semi-finals along with Sevilla Fc whom qualified last night. The SPANISH - Kings - CUP celebrated the 2º leg Qurater Final clashes with the following results & scorers
Crusat scores for Almeria in Spanish Cup
ALMERIA took a 0 - 1 advantage from the 1ºst leg to DEPORTIVO A CORUÑA & managed to win the 2º leg 2 -3 & thus make Club
Crusat scores for Almeria in Spanish Cup
ALMERIA took a 0 - 1 advantage from the 1ºst leg to DEPORTIVO A CORUÑA & managed to win the 2º leg 2 -3 & thus make Club
FOOTBALL MARKETING | JOSE MOURINHO - REAL MADRID - SCARF
Here is another Football Marketing Insight.
Every wondered why REAL MADRID Coach JOSE MOURINHO wears the same a black scarf? There are 750,000 reasons ( or Euros). Notice the logo? The Coach & the Sports multinational have a contract that gives them high profile & publicity & income to the bearer, of course.
This partly explains why Mourinho picks up the ball or passes it with his feet to a
Every wondered why REAL MADRID Coach JOSE MOURINHO wears the same a black scarf? There are 750,000 reasons ( or Euros). Notice the logo? The Coach & the Sports multinational have a contract that gives them high profile & publicity & income to the bearer, of course.
This partly explains why Mourinho picks up the ball or passes it with his feet to a
mardi 18 janvier 2011
SPANISH CUP RESULT 2010 - 2011| 2ND LEG TUESDAY QUARTER FINAL RESULTS | SEVILLA FC 3 VILLAREAL 0 ( 6 - 3 AGG)
The 2ºleg QUARTER FINAL matches of the SPANISH CUP commenced tonight with the the first SEVILLA FC - VILLAREAL game which ended in a 3 - 3 draw last week. However, before starting with the summary, the final result & scorers, just a quick piece of "human" news.
Sevilla FC defeneder SERGIO SANCHEZ got back onto a Football field tonight after recovering from a serious heart complaint that shocked
Sevilla FC defeneder SERGIO SANCHEZ got back onto a Football field tonight after recovering from a serious heart complaint that shocked
lundi 17 janvier 2011
ATLETICO DE MADRID 3 REAL MALLORCA 0 | SPANISH FOOTBALL MONDAY NIGHT ROUND 19 RESULT
SPANISH FOOTBALL celebrated the last match of the Spanish League - La Liga Round 19 with its now habitual Monday Night Soccer clash.
ATLETICO DE MADRID managed a confidence booster winning 3 - 0 REAL MALLORCA to gain important points & maintain themselves in Euro ladder positions. Atletico was morally wounded last week when they were defeated 3 - 1 by Real Madrid in the 1º st leg of the Spanish
ATLETICO DE MADRID managed a confidence booster winning 3 - 0 REAL MALLORCA to gain important points & maintain themselves in Euro ladder positions. Atletico was morally wounded last week when they were defeated 3 - 1 by Real Madrid in the 1º st leg of the Spanish
CRISTIANO RONALDO IS THE HIGHEST PAID FOOTBALL PLAYER IN THE WORLD
According to Belgium magazine “Sport Foot Magazine” REAL MADRID player CRISTIANO RONALDO is the Highest Paid Football – Soccer Player in the World. Second placed is Manchester United player WAYNE ROONEY while this years FIFA Golden Ball winner LIONEL MESSI of FC Bareclona is in 3rd place.
Cristiano Ronaldo with Real Madrid
The full list of Top 50 players are below & the country code
Cristiano Ronaldo with Real Madrid
The full list of Top 50 players are below & the country code
SPANISH FOOTBALL SPORTS BLOG WORD TAG CLOUD
Hi team, this is a very trivial post & may actually not interest anyone, if so, excuse me.
Found a free "word tag" generating application on the web & applied Spanish Football Sports Blog to it & it gave me back this interesting diagram. Helps me see where I am applying most of my efforts in the posts & thus guide me in spreading some other areas of news around the blog to balance this up. Just
Found a free "word tag" generating application on the web & applied Spanish Football Sports Blog to it & it gave me back this interesting diagram. Helps me see where I am applying most of my efforts in the posts & thus guide me in spreading some other areas of news around the blog to balance this up. Just
ROBERT CARLOS CORNOR KICK GOAL FOR CORINTHIANS | VIDEO
Remember this ex-Real Madrid Brazilian player? Roberto Carlos is still doing his tricks:
Perhaps Real Madrid should call Roberto Carlos back for the Number Nine spot. Sure he can do it well
Perhaps Real Madrid should call Roberto Carlos back for the Number Nine spot. Sure he can do it well
dimanche 16 janvier 2011
SPANISH FOOTBALL | 2010 - 2011 SPANISH LEAGUE - LA LIGA | ROUND 19 | SUNDAY NIGHT RESULTS
SPANISH FOOTBALL continued today with three programmed matches as part of Round 19 of the SPANISH LEAGUE - LA LIGA. Tough games, all difficult for the favourites with surprise included. Here are the match results & scorers.
Mathieu opens the can for Valencia CF
Suffered & very worked 2 - 0 victory for VALENCIA CF against DEPORTIVO. The defensive wall by Depor frustrated & kept out Valencia
Mathieu opens the can for Valencia CF
Suffered & very worked 2 - 0 victory for VALENCIA CF against DEPORTIVO. The defensive wall by Depor frustrated & kept out Valencia
CANI GOAL VIDEO | VILLAREAL - OSASUNA SPANISH LEAGUE - LA LIGA
Fabulous goal scored by Villareal midfielder CANI against OSASUNA in yesterdays Round 19 La Liga match. One of the candidates for "goal of the season" in Spanish Football.
REAL MADRID - RUUD VAN NISTELROOY | SIGNS OF BAD PLANNING BAD MANAGEMENT BAD ORGANIZATION
I heard the news on Friday & could not believe it, REAL MADRID wanted to recoup RUUD VAN NISTELROOY as their Number Nine for the rest of the season & thus be the substitute for Higuain. I frankly did not have words or even motives to figure out this “surreal” manoeuvre from Real Madrid. Today with some days of wondering I do have some personal comments that can only explain this comedy as very
samedi 15 janvier 2011
SPANISH FOOTBALL | 2010 - 2011 SPANISH LEAGUE - LA LIGA | ROUND 19 | SATURDAY NIGHT RESULTS
Six SPANISH FOOTBALL games played tonight as part of Round 19 of the SPANISH LEAGUE - LA LIGA competition. Great games, spectacular goals that are worth going to the video sections of the Internet & action galour. Here are the results & scorers.
Game covered in fog : Zaragoza - Levante
Both teams are in deep trouble & REAL ZARAGOZA managed a "health saving" 1 - 0 victory over the last placed
Game covered in fog : Zaragoza - Levante
Both teams are in deep trouble & REAL ZARAGOZA managed a "health saving" 1 - 0 victory over the last placed
DAKAR RALLY 2011 | SPANISH RIDER MARC COMA WINS HIS 3RD TITLE
Great news for SPANISH SPORTS after Spanish motorcycle rider MARC COMA proclaimed his 3rd DAKAR RALLY title after finishing 5th in todays leg & thus creating an unreachable points gap in the General Classifications Motorcycle Table.
Marc Coma 2011
The Spanish rider will be officially given all the winning honours tomorrow when the race ends in the city of Buenos Aires (Argentina). From here,
Marc Coma 2011
The Spanish rider will be officially given all the winning honours tomorrow when the race ends in the city of Buenos Aires (Argentina). From here,
vendredi 14 janvier 2011
THE REAL MADRID Nº9 DILEMMA | TO WAIT OR NOT TO WAIT FOR FERNANDO LLORENTE
The longer than expected prognosticated comeback of forward Gonzalo Higuain who will virtually miss the rest of the season (4 months at 50-70%), has forced REAL MADRID Directives to back on their words & now admit that they are willing to sign a Nº9, but not any Nº9.
Club Director General Jorge Valdano commented to Spanish TV last night that they were looking for a player for the next 6 months
Club Director General Jorge Valdano commented to Spanish TV last night that they were looking for a player for the next 6 months
jeudi 13 janvier 2011
SPANISH CUP 2010 - 2011 | 1º LEG THURSDAY NIGHT QUARTER FINAL RESULTS
The two remaining SPANISH CUP 1º leg Quarter Finals were celebrated tonight with the following results & scorers.
Ortiz celebrates
ALMERIA & DEPORTIVO A CORUÑA had never come this far in the Spanish Cup competition with the 1º leg going to Almeria 1 - 0. The only goal came in the 34th min via ORTIZ that sets up nicely the Q/Final in the 2º leg as Deportivo still has their chances wide open.
Ortiz celebrates
ALMERIA & DEPORTIVO A CORUÑA had never come this far in the Spanish Cup competition with the 1º leg going to Almeria 1 - 0. The only goal came in the 34th min via ORTIZ that sets up nicely the Q/Final in the 2º leg as Deportivo still has their chances wide open.
mercredi 12 janvier 2011
SPANISH CUP 2010 - 2011 | 1º LEG WEDNESDAY NIGHT QUARTER FINAL RESULTS
Two great Wednesday 1º leg SPANISH CUP Quarter Final matches celebrated tonight that have really entertained all Spanish Football lovers. Here are the results & the scorers.
Negredo scorers for Sevilla FC
VILLAREAL drew 3 - 3 against SEVILLA FC with the latter making a fantastic comeback in their 1º leg Quarter-Final encounter. VIllareal were full steam ahead with two goals early via CANI in
Negredo scorers for Sevilla FC
VILLAREAL drew 3 - 3 against SEVILLA FC with the latter making a fantastic comeback in their 1º leg Quarter-Final encounter. VIllareal were full steam ahead with two goals early via CANI in
ATLETICO DE MADRID PRESENTS NEW SIGNING JUANFRAN FROM OSASUNA
ATLETICO DE MADRID made official to media today their new signing in the "Winter Market" that cost 5 M€ : JUANFRAN. The 26 year old right-winger was "raised" at Real Madrid before signing to his last Club OSASUNA where he played 5 seasons & has made a name for himself. The player comes in to "fill" the gap left by Simao who left for Turkish Club Besiktas & has been immediately called up into
FIFA WORLD RANKING | JANUARY 2011 | SPAIN REMAINS Nº1
FIFA has released its first “Top National Football Teams” ranking for 2011 with very little changes from the December 2010 list. FIFA took into account the last 35 International Friendly matches played to calculate the points where SPAIN retains the Nº1 World Ranking Position.
Spain 2010
Here is the Top 20 FIFA Football Nations for January 2011:
.1. Spain 1887 Pts.
.2. Holland 1723
.3.
Spain 2010
Here is the Top 20 FIFA Football Nations for January 2011:
.1. Spain 1887 Pts.
.2. Holland 1723
.3.
mardi 11 janvier 2011
IFFHS NAMES THE SPANISH FOOTBALL LEAGUE "THE BEST IN THE WORLD"
According to the FIFA backed IFFHS organization ( International Federation of Football History & Statistics) the Spanish Football - Soccer League has "knocked" off the English Premier League as the "Best Football League in the World" . The IFFHS calculates its points by summing up the total points obtained by the Top 5 teams of each League. A method that causes doubt in some but is the one used
FIFA 2010 GOLDEN BALL AWARD | SURPRISED - NEGATIVE REACTIONS TO THE LIONEL MESSI ANNOUNCEMENT
Hi Guys, finally back home after a week out & again thanks for your patience as updating was not an easy task at all.
Italian press surprised
Everyone was surprised yesterday at the announcement of LIONEL MESSI as the 2010 FIFA GOLDEN BALL winner. The reactions have been "negative" from many local Spanish Football commentators as they believed the XAVI & INIESTA had more merit for their
Italian press surprised
Everyone was surprised yesterday at the announcement of LIONEL MESSI as the 2010 FIFA GOLDEN BALL winner. The reactions have been "negative" from many local Spanish Football commentators as they believed the XAVI & INIESTA had more merit for their
lundi 10 janvier 2011
FIFA GOLDEN BALL 2010 | WINNER LIONEL MESSI
Guys I am actually travelling back home & have stopped to put this post in asap. LIONEL MESSI is the 2010 FIFA GOLDEN BALL winner surprising everyone, including myself. Its his second in a row & some suspect that the "commercial interests" have played a mayor role in the choice. It is not the first or last time that FIFA is "suspected" of favouring the economic angle of things. Having said this ,
dimanche 9 janvier 2011
SPANISH FOOTBALL | 2010 - 2011 SPANISH LEAGUE - LA LIGA | ROUND 18 | SUNDAY NIGHT RESULTS
Stopping quickly in a internet connection place somewhere in the North of Spain to give you a very brief summary of Round 18 Spanish League - La Liga Football action results.
CR7 scores for Real Madrid
REAL MADRID won 4 - 2 VILLAREAL with CRISTIANO RONALDO scoring another "hat-trick" ( 8th , 44th & 78th min) along with KAKA in the 81st min. For Villareal CAÑI in the 6th min & RUBEN in the
CR7 scores for Real Madrid
REAL MADRID won 4 - 2 VILLAREAL with CRISTIANO RONALDO scoring another "hat-trick" ( 8th , 44th & 78th min) along with KAKA in the 81st min. For Villareal CAÑI in the 6th min & RUBEN in the
SPANISH FOOTBALL - SPANISH LEAGUE - LIGA 2010 - 2011 | ROUND 18 | SATURDAY GAMES RESULTS
Hi team, travelling Northern Spain & doing "pit stops" where available to keep you informed even if late. Three games of Round 18 of the Spanish League-Liga played yesterday with theses results.
David Villa
DEPORTIVO 0 - FC BARCELONA 4 ( Villa, Messi, Iniesta & Pedro)
REAL SOCIEDAD 2 ( Rivas, Llorente) - SEVILLA FC 3 (Kanoute, Fabiano; Kanoute)MALAGA 1 (Demichellis) - AT BILBAO 1 (J Martinez)
David Villa
DEPORTIVO 0 - FC BARCELONA 4 ( Villa, Messi, Iniesta & Pedro)
REAL SOCIEDAD 2 ( Rivas, Llorente) - SEVILLA FC 3 (Kanoute, Fabiano; Kanoute)MALAGA 1 (Demichellis) - AT BILBAO 1 (J Martinez)
samedi 8 janvier 2011
THE ROAD TO THE SPANISH CUP FINAL 2010 - 2011 | QUARTER FINALS MATCH UPS TO THE FINAL
Hi guys, again excuse me if my posts are not as regular or detailed as usual, I will still be on my travels in the North of Spain & connecting to a internet "out-post" is not as easy.
However, found this diagram on Spanish Sports paper "Marca" that may be of interest to the readers: the SPANISH CUP matches from the quarter-finals to the final.
Big Quarter Final clash between At.Madrid - Real
However, found this diagram on Spanish Sports paper "Marca" that may be of interest to the readers: the SPANISH CUP matches from the quarter-finals to the final.
Big Quarter Final clash between At.Madrid - Real
jeudi 6 janvier 2011
SPANISH CUP RESULTS | 2010 - 2011 LAST 16 TEAMS 2ºLEG THURSDAY GAMES
More SPANISH CUP action tonight with 5 games & true nail-biting excitement & goals to entertain. Here are the results & scorers
Rossi scores a penalty
VILLAREAL eliminated VALENCIA CF after turning the match around in spectacular fashion to win 4-2 the 2ºleg match. The 1ºst leg finished in a 0 - 0 draw & Valencia CF was already up two goals thanks to BENAGA 4th min & SOLDADO in the 22nd min to
Rossi scores a penalty
VILLAREAL eliminated VALENCIA CF after turning the match around in spectacular fashion to win 4-2 the 2ºleg match. The 1ºst leg finished in a 0 - 0 draw & Valencia CF was already up two goals thanks to BENAGA 4th min & SOLDADO in the 22nd min to
mercredi 5 janvier 2011
SPANISH CUP RESULTS | 2010-2011 LAST 16 TEAMS 2ºLEG WEDNESDAY GAMES
You may not know that I am currently enjoying some time in the North of Spain. Finding an Internet connection at this time is a small miracle, but with SPANISH CUP results in & SFS Blog readers in mind, here is a quick summary of tonights results. Please excuse me if the post is not as detailed as it is normally.
Abidal scores the winner
ATHLETIC DE BILBAO was eliminated by FC BARCELONA after
Abidal scores the winner
ATHLETIC DE BILBAO was eliminated by FC BARCELONA after
REAL MADRID DILEMMA 2011 | GONZALO HIGUAIN WILL BE OPERATED
REAL MADRID forward GONZALO HIGUAIN will need to undergo surgury for his back-disc hernia. The Argentine flys of to Chicago for the operation & will leave the Spanish Club "orphen" for at least 3 months. The question then arises if the player will be able to recover in time before the end of the season & if he will be able to recuperate his agility.
Gonzalo Higuain
A real dilemma for Coach
Gonzalo Higuain
A real dilemma for Coach
mardi 4 janvier 2011
VIDEO | XAVI HERNANDEZ 549 FC BARCELONA GAMES HONOURS
Video of midfielder XAVI HERNANDEZ receiving honours from FC BARCELONA Club members & fans for equalling the Clubs "All-Time" games records held along with ex player Migueli. Xavi now has 549 games against his name & his next will be the "record - breaker". A remarkable achievement!
IFFHS 2010 | IKER CASILLAS NAMED "BEST GOALKEEPER IN THE WORLD"
The the FIFA backed International Federation of Football History & Statistics (IFFHS) has announced REAL MADRID & Spanish National Football Team player IKER CASILLAS as the "Best Goalkeeper in the World" for 2010. This may not surprise many as his World Cup performance marvelled many with vital saves against Paraguay & in the Final stopping a one-on-one with Dutchman Robben that was crucial. Iker
SPANISH FOOTBALL - SPANISH LEAGUE - LIGA 2010 - 2011 | ROUND 17 | MONDAY GAMES RESULTS
Hi guys! Firstly excuse me for the late post & the very brief summary of yesterdays Spanish League - Liga Round 21 matches. I was travelling to the North of Spain & got in very late, plus I did not see the games live except I followed from the radio which gave me some idea of events.
Ozil scores for Real Madrid
Here are the results:
Getafe 2 (Parejo, Albin) Real Madrid 3 (C Ronaldo, Ozil,
Ozil scores for Real Madrid
Here are the results:
Getafe 2 (Parejo, Albin) Real Madrid 3 (C Ronaldo, Ozil,
dimanche 2 janvier 2011
SPANISH FOOTBALL | 2010 - 2011 SPANISH LEAGUE - LA LIGA | ROUND 17 | SUNDAY NIGHT RESULTS
SPANISH FOOTBALL was back in action for 2011 after the Christmas & New Year break with five games scheduled as part of the Spanish League - Liga. Here is a brief summary of tonights Round 21 games with their results & the scorers.
Pedro scores thanks to Alves pass
FC BARCELONA hosted LEVANTE without key players Puyol (injured), Pique (suspended) & Messi ( on leave) & had to reorganize the
Pedro scores thanks to Alves pass
FC BARCELONA hosted LEVANTE without key players Puyol (injured), Pique (suspended) & Messi ( on leave) & had to reorganize the
ATLETICO DE MADRID | NEW "LOOK" UNIFORM DESIGN SEASON 2011 - 2012
Hi guys, Happy 2011 to all.
Seen this piece of news in Spanish Sports daily "As" whom in turn picked it up from Dutch website "footballshirtculture.com", the later specialized in the following news items. The multi-national that sponsors the ATLETICO DE MADRID uniform ( along with Arsenal, FC Barcelona...etc) has designed, proposed to the Club & apparently been accepted the "new-look" uniform
Seen this piece of news in Spanish Sports daily "As" whom in turn picked it up from Dutch website "footballshirtculture.com", the later specialized in the following news items. The multi-national that sponsors the ATLETICO DE MADRID uniform ( along with Arsenal, FC Barcelona...etc) has designed, proposed to the Club & apparently been accepted the "new-look" uniform
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