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Rob is a writer and editor who has lived and worked in Spain for several years. A contributor to the El Pais English edition, he specialises in sport and writes a football blog for ESPN.

2011: Grand Slams, Liga intrigue and drugs

Qorreo looks ahead to Spain’s coming year on the sports field and makes some brave –or foolhardy– predictions.

January 25th, 2011 | Posted in Sports | Read More »

Barça thrashing reminds Mourinho of his Madrid challenge

The clásico was not a day to remember for Mourinho. FCBarcelona.cat

Spain’s clásico showed how far Real Madrid must improve if they are to compete with Barcelona’s beautiful game.

December 1st, 2010 | Posted in Sports | Read More »

Farewell to football’s crunching tackle?

Nigel de Jong gives Xabi Alonso the Dutch treatment in the World Cup final. Photo: fifa.com.

With referees punishing defenders more than they used to and cynical strikers using the tactic of play-acting, life is hard for soccer’s big tacklers.

November 16th, 2010 | Posted in Sports | Read More »

The rise, fall and resurrection of Sevilla FC

Glory days: Sevilla's players and fans hope new coach Manzano can bring back the good times. Photo: palanganas.com

After several years of success, the Andalusian football team recently came back down to earth. But new coach Manzano might be the man to put things right.

October 13th, 2010 | Posted in Sports | Read More »

Rafa Nadal stakes all-court claim as the greatest

The Mallorcan tennis star’s brilliance threatens to overshadow even Roger Federer.

September 20th, 2010 | Posted in Sports | Read More »

Spanish athletes drop the baton ahead of 2012

The Barcelona European Championships highlighted how track and field has been left in the shadow of Spain’s star-studded other sports.

August 18th, 2010 | Posted in Sports | Read More »

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