The draw for the last 16 of the Copa del Rey has been made, with the subsequent pairings ensuring the big two of Real Madrid and Barcelona can’t meet each other until the final. Real have been drawn against Levante … Read More→
The new La Liga TV rights deal is unfair to everyone except Madrid and Barcelona. A rift is beginning to develop in Spanish football over the share of future television money from the LFP (Spanish League) after a meeting attended … Read More→
One could be forgiven for thinking that Real Madrid are the only Spanish team to have played in Europe this week. Incessant media coverage coupled with relentless praise, usually reserved for a team that has just won the quadruple, or … Read More→
Valencia came in to this match as the La Liga leaders and a 38th minute Pablo Hernandez goal gave them a 1-0 lead at the home of Barcelona. After the break, Barca responded strongly with the help of the midfield … Read More→
Valencia after five wins in their first six games under coach Unai Emery, sit at the top spot in La Liga. Barcelona on the other hand, started off on a less than impressive pace, dropping five points so far and sitting at fourth in the league. Read More→
In FIFA 10, EA Sports’ widely popular football game, the weekly salary of Wayne Rooney is set at £110,000 in Manager Mode. That is how rich a virtual edition of Wayne Rooney is. Clubs like Burnley, Blackpool, Hoffenheim, Hercules have recently entered … Read More→
Manchester United left it late to snatch the maiden victory of their fledgling Champions League campaign last night, eventually emerging from the decrepit Mestalla stadium with all three barely-deserved points after seeing off Spanish pace-setters Valencia by a single goal. … Read More→
For better or worse, the planets seem to be fatefully aligning at Manchester United of late – at least in terms of their striking options. The dismal trough of slurry in which Wayne Rooney currently finds himself knee-deep would certainly … Read More→
Manchester United have been drawn against Valencia C.F., Rangers F.C. and Bursaspor in Group C in the UEFA Champions League Group Stage, which should be one of the toughest groups in the competition. United were the first team picked out … Read More→
England Tottenham In Diarra Talks As reported here, Tottenham have been in talks over a move to land former Chelsea, Arsenal, and Portsmouth midfielder Lassana Diarra, who could be surplus to requirements at Real Madrid. (The Guardian) Analysis: Diarra’s wages … Read More→
Let me start this with the blunt truth. Valencia are in trouble, big trouble. 1. They carry the millstone of a huge debt around their neck, 2. of a new stadium which has not been completed, of an old stadium … Read More→
The Spanish Football Federation has released the fixtures for their premier competition La Liga which will transpire over the course of thirty eight weeks. Champions Barcelona will begin their title defence away from home as Racing Santander play hosts. Real … Read More→
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