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Sunday, 31 August 2014

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

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

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

Friday, 29 August 2014

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:

Thursday, 28 August 2014

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

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:



Wednesday, 27 August 2014

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

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

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

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

Tuesday, 26 August 2014

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

Monday, 25 August 2014

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

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

Sunday, 24 August 2014

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

Saturday, 23 August 2014

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

Friday, 22 August 2014

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

Thursday, 21 August 2014

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

Tuesday, 19 August 2014

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

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

Sunday, 17 August 2014

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

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

Saturday, 16 August 2014

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"

Friday, 15 August 2014

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

Thursday, 14 August 2014

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

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.

Wednesday, 13 August 2014

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

Tuesday, 12 August 2014

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

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

Monday, 11 August 2014

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,

Saturday, 9 August 2014

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

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

Friday, 8 August 2014

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 &

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

Thursday, 7 August 2014

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

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)

Tuesday, 5 August 2014

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

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

Monday, 4 August 2014

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)

Sunday, 3 August 2014

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"

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

Saturday, 2 August 2014

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