Saturday 31st July, 2010
Real Madrid fans divided about Germany's Khedira
Fans of Spanish giants Real Madrid are divided about the signing of German international Sami Khedira, to judge by an online poll published by sports daily Marca Saturday.
Veteran defender Marquez leaves Barcelona
Barcelona announced on Saturday that veteran defender Rafa Marquez has left the club "by mutual consent."Marquez, 31, is poised to join New York Red Bulls, though this has still not been officially co...
Barcelona release Mexico captain Marquez
BARCELONA, July 31 – Mexico captain Rafael Marquez, who has been strongly linked in the media with a move to New York Red Bulls, has reached a deal with La Liga champions Barcelona that releases...
New Barcelona sports chief Zubizarreta tribute to Begiristain
General Sourcessports director Andoni Zubizarreta admits he faces a difficult task to live up to the achievements of predecessor Txiki Begiristain. Former Barca No1 Zubi takes on his first serious job in manageme...
Messi to take part in Barcelona's tour of Asia
General SourcesBARCELONA, Spain (AP)—Lionel Messi will take part in Barcelona’s preseason tour of Asia but the Spanish champions’ eight World Cup winners have been rested. The Barcelona players ...
Rafael Marquez to leave Barcelona on free transfer
USA TodaySince arriving from Monaco in 2003, Marquez has helped Barcelona win two Champions League titles, four Spanish league championships, a European Supercup and a Copa del Rey trophy.
Romeu rues Spain slip-ups
UEFAOriol Romeu admitted Spain had paid the price for a sloppy second-half display as a 1-0 lead disappeared against France, saying: "You cannot afford to make as many mistakes as we did."
Treasure Hunters Won in Court to Harvest Spanish Wealth
The LedgerMARQUESAS KEY | In 1985 aboard the Dauntless salvage boat, Jimmy Buffett sang atop a stack of silver bars while treasure hunter Mel Fisher and his crew swilled champagne to celebrate their jaw-droppin...
SimpleCare Forms Clinical Affiliation with the Facial Team in Marbella, Spain to Open New Facial Feminization Center in Miami, Florida
24 / 7 Press ReleaseSimpleCare, and The Facial Team, a regional group of facial reconstruction surgeons in Marbella, Spain, have entered into a clinical affiliation to provide high quality, affordable facial feminization...
Spanish PM preferred if Catalonia kept bullfighting
Yahoo! NewsMADRID (AFP) – Spanish Prime Minister Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero said Friday his government would have "preferred" if Catalonia had not outlawed bullfighting, while adding the issue ...
Spain's unemployment up 7% in second quarter
General SourcesUnemployment in Spain rose 7 percent in the second quarter as 32,800 people lost their jobs during the three-month period, the government said Friday.The number of people out of work has now reached 4...
France beats Spain 2-1 to win U19 Euro
eTaiwan NewsAlexandre Lacazette, of France, left, heads the ball past Carles Planas, of Spain in to the goal for his team during the UEFA European Under-19 Championship final soccer match, between France and Spai...
Barcelona says Fabregas wants move from Arsenal
eTaiwan NewsNew Barcelona sporting director Andoni Zubizarreta says Cesc Fabregas is still pushing for a transfer to the Spanish champion, but that Arsenal remains steadfast in its refusal to sell the player.Zubi...
Spanish juniors shocked by late France winner
The IndependentFrance pulled off a major shock by coming from behind to beat favourites Spain 2-1 in the final of the Under-19 European Championship in Caen last night. Spain, who knocked out England in the ...
Spanish secrets uncorked: Discover the delights of Rioja
The IndependentMost hotels pride themselves on the view from the window, but at the Hotel Viura, in northern Spain's Rioja region, guests are just as likely to walk out of the door to gaze back at the building itsel...
Barcelona round-up: Spain open gold account
RTEChristophe Lemaitre completed the European sprint double by taking the 200metre crown by the narrowest of margins at Barcelona's Olympic Stadium tonight as host nation Spain celebrated their first gol...
France beat Spain for Euro title
BBC SportFrance came from behind to beat a strongly fancied Spain 2-1 and seal the European Under-19 championship in Caen.Spain were undefeated coming into the final, having ended England's hopes in the semis,...
IMF lowers Spain growth forecast, warns of 'fragile' rebound
Yahoo!7 NewsSpanish economy to 0.6 percent from the 0.9 percent it foresaw in April and warned the recovery "is likely to be weak and fragile.""The particular challenges facing Spain will likely ma...
Spain second quarter jobless rate up to 13-year high of 20.09 percent
The China PostMADRID -- Spain's unemployment rate rose to a 13-year high of 20.09 percent in the second quarter, the government said Friday, as the job market lagged behind an economy that has barely managed to bre...
IMF, Spain Differ Over Pace of Economic Recovery
CNBCThe IMF cautioned Spain on Friday that its deficit-reduction goals rely on overly optimistic economic forecasts and its budget picture will darken if the
Spain Suspends Solar Subsidy Talks
Business WeekJuly 30 (Bloomberg) -- The Spanish government and solar- power producers almost reached an agreement on reducing subsidies to the industry before officials suspended talks to assess savings from a cla...
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