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La Liga: Spain’s title race is alive…just

The rest of the season suddenly looks more appealing for Leo Messi and Xavi Hernández. Photo: FC Barcelona

Real Madrid’s double slip sees Messi-inspired Barcelona close the gap and raise the question: “Hay liga?”

March 26th, 2012 | Posted in Spain News, Sports | Read More »

La Liga: Spanish success

Athletic Bilbao's Oscar de Marcos

First Fernando Llorente’s sumptuous volley hit the back of net before Óscar de Marcos secured the win over the mighty Manchester United, crashing the ball home in the second half to send the San Mamés wild.

March 20th, 2012 | Posted in Spain News, Sports | Read More »

La Liga: Tamudo writes another page in Espanyol’s history book

Tamudo scores for Real Vallecano against his old club Espanyol. Photo: Beatriz L. Seoane.

The veteran striker scored in the Catalans’ stadium yet again, albeit for opponents Rayo Vallecano, as he continues to leave his mark on top-flight Spanish soccer.

March 13th, 2012 | Posted in Spain News, Sports | Read More »

Athletic Bilbao returns to big-time with Manchester United tie

Fred Pentland brought English values to Bilbao's soccer team between the wars.

Can the Basque team’s ‘English Way’ overcome the champions of England?

March 7th, 2012 | Posted in Spain News, Sports | Read More »

La Liga: Higuaín proves his worth once again

A 5-0 win against Espanyol keeps Real Madrid top.

Real Madrid’s Argentine forward proves his doubters wrong with two goals against Espanyol to keep the leaders 10 points clear of Barcelona.

March 5th, 2012 | Posted in Featured, Spain News, Sports | Read More »

La Liga: Guardiola keeps Barcelona guessing

Pep Guardiola: Will he stay or will he go?

Once again, the Barcelona coach’s apparent reluctance to sign a new contract is fuelling speculation about his future and that of his much-lauded team.

February 28th, 2012 | Posted in Spain News, Sports | Read More »

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