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2005-04-22T22:44:00.000Z

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Ronaldo fires Figo warning

2005-04-22T12:03:00.000Z

Ronaldo has warned Luis Figo he will not win his place back by moaning in the media.

Osasuna v Atlético Madrid: Preview

2005-04-22T11:54:00.000Z

Atletico Madrid and Osasuna face each other in Pamplona for the second time in four days on Saturday, but visiting midfielder Gonzalo Colsa believes the league encounter will be totally different to Wednesday's Copa del Rey semi-final first-leg.

Ronaldinho would sign for Barcelona "for ten years"

2005-04-22T08:09:00.000Z

Ronaldinho says he'd happily sign for "another ten years" with Barcelona.

Robinho: Real Madrid can catch Barcelona for title

2005-04-22T08:08:00.000Z

Santos winger Robinho is backing prospective employers Real Madrid to catch Barcelona and pip them for the championship this season.

Watch Barcelona-Getafe goals (Video)

2005-04-22T07:36:00.000Z

Barcelona 2 : 0 Getafe
Ronaldinho
Giuly

Rijkaard accuses Sacchi

2005-04-22T01:09:00.000Z

Frank Rijkaard has accused Arrigo Sacchi of showing nerves after the Real Madrid man declared that Villarreal are a better side than Liga leaders Barcelona.

Hornos targets return

2005-04-21T20:54:00.000Z

Uruguayan forward German Hornos is confident he will be able to play again next season after surviving a car crash.

Barca brush off transfer talk

2005-04-21T20:53:00.000Z

Barcelona's Txiki Beguiristain has refused to be drawn on the latest round of transfer speculation surrounding the club.

Juanito rejects Malaga

2005-04-21T20:52:00.000Z

Malaga defender Juanito has rejected the club's final contract offer and now seems certain to move on in the summer.

Di Vaio back in Valencia squad

2005-04-21T20:51:00.001Z

Italian striker Marco Di Vaio will be allowed to return to training with the Valencia squad on Thursday, the club said on Wednesday.

La Liga: Barca, Real enter final straight

2005-04-21T20:51:00.000Z

With six games left in the Primera Liga the mind games are starting to come into play from both Barcelona and Real Madrid as they fight it out for the title.

David Beckham Compilation (Video)

2005-04-21T11:12:00.000Z

Arguably the most famous player on the planet.Goals for Man Utd, England and Real Madrid from another Galactico. Free kicks, chips and great passes from the England captain.
Length: 10 min
Size: 56mb
Format: wmv.zip

Valencia players angry at Di Vaio punishment

2005-04-21T07:41:00.000Z

Valencia players are angry with the treatment of teammate Marco Di Vaio this week.

Man Utd target Kameni already too big for Espanyol

2005-04-21T07:36:00.000Z

Espanyol goalkeeper Carlos Kameni is preparing himself to leave the club in the summer.

Barcelona president puts Rijkaard talks on-hold

2005-04-21T07:35:00.000Z

Barcelona president Joan Laporta has refused to comment on coach Frank Rijkaard's contract status

Levante - Real Madrid (Video)

2005-04-20T22:55:00.000Z

Levante-Real Madrid 0 : 2

Copa Del Rey SF: Osasuna Gain Advantage

2005-04-20T22:52:00.000Z

Osasuna secured a first leg victory in their semi-final clash with Atlético Madrid in El Sadar with a 1-0 victory that leaves the tie on a knife edge.

Figo chides Luxemburgo for lack of communication

2005-04-20T19:58:00.000Z

Luis Figo criticized Real Madrid coach Vanderlei Luxemburgo on Wednesday for not notifying him of his omission for the last two games.

Barca Restrain Eto’o

2005-04-20T19:57:00.000Z

Barcelona striker Samuel Eto’o is desperate to return to training after his recent knee injury.

Only Maradona Better Than Ronaldo-Sacchi

2005-04-20T19:54:00.001Z

Real Madrid’s ‘director tecnico’ Arrgio Sacchi hailed Ronaldo as second only to the great Diego Armando Maradona.

Spanish Segunda Update

2005-04-20T19:54:00.000Z

The form of the Spanish premier division’s most hapless competitors - Mallorca, Numancia and Albacete - suggest hopes of Liga survival have vanished as the trio lay nailed with resignation to the gloomy basement of the relegation places.

Copa Del Rey Semi-Final Preview: Real Betis - Athletic Bilbao

2005-04-20T19:53:00.000Z

Real Betis host Athletic Bilbao in the first leg of the semi-finals of the Copa Del Rey - a competition thrown wide open by the early exits of Spain's big four. Both sides have the quality in attack to take the game to the opposition, something also apparent from the 4 - 4 result the last time they met.

Irureta talks on hold

2005-04-20T19:49:00.002Z

Deportivo la Coruna boss Javier Irureta has revealed talks over his future at the club have been put on hold until the end of the season.

Edmilson sets comeback date

2005-04-20T19:49:00.001Z

Barcelona's Edmilson has targeted a return to action for the final two games of the Spanish season.

Owen aware of Real chances

2005-04-20T19:49:00.000Z

Michael Owen has reiterated that his future lies firmly with Real Madrid, and insists that he knew what the situation would be at the club before he became a galactico.

Liga round-up: Figo weighs up future

2005-04-20T19:48:00.000Z

Portuguese winger Luis Figo is reconsidering his decision to retire from international football after being dropped by Real Madrid. The 32-year-old also hinted at a possible departure from Real before his contract expires at the end of next season. Elsewhere, the issue of racism still rages in Spain

Atletico fined little for racist abuse

2005-04-20T19:47:00.000Z

Atletico Madrid have escaped serious punishment for the third successive time after being handed a 600 euro (£400) fine for racist incidents during last Saturday's home game against Espanyol.

Woodgate ready to play in three months, specialist says

2005-04-20T10:26:00.000Z

The specialist treating Jonathan Woodgate has predicted that the Real Madrid stopper will be back in top-level action within three months.

Gravesen's principles could cause him to miss Madrid game

2005-04-20T10:25:00.000Z

Midfielder Thomas Gravesen's insistence on natural methods to treat his sprained ankle could prevent him from playing in Real Madrid's league match against Villarreal, news reports said Wednesday.

Liga round-up: Ronaldo approaches 100

2005-04-20T06:25:00.000Z

With Real Madrid cranking up the pressure on Barça to throw away the Liga title, a free-scoring Ronaldo is not exactly top of the Catalan giants' wish list. However, the Galacticos will have to temporarily make do without centre-back Ivan Helguera, who has been laid low by gastro-enteritis.

Getafe president reveals Barcelona talks over Sergio

2005-04-20T06:24:00.001Z

Getafe president Angel Torres has revealed he held talks with Barcelona counterpart Joan Laporta and their sports chief Txiki Begiristain on Sunday about taking on-loan some of their players next season.

New Espanyol deal for Man Utd, Arsenal target Kameni

2005-04-20T06:24:00.000Z

Espanyol president Daniel Sanchez Llibre says goalkeeper Carlos Kameni will be offered a new contract at the end of this season.

Pressure puts squeeze on Barcelona contracts

2005-04-20T06:23:00.000Z

AS says meetings between president Joan Laporta and his fellow directors have revealed a growing tension with the Liga's situation.

Di Vaio Offers Anger Explanation

2005-04-19T23:51:00.000Z

Marco Di Vaio has revealed the reason behind his fury at being substituted by Valencia in the game against Mallorca on Sunday that led to him being suspended by the club.

PREV: Copa Del Rey/ Osasuna v Atlético Madrid

2005-04-19T20:45:00.000Z

Osasuna striker Richard Morales has thrown down the gauntlet to Copa del Rey opponents Atletico Madrid by claiming the Pamplona club have what it takes to go all the way in the competition.

Beckham still happy in Madrid

2005-04-19T20:44:00.000Z

David Beckham insists the only way he will leave Real Madrid is if the club force him out.

Helguera Checks Into Hospital

2005-04-19T20:26:00.000Z

Iván Helguera has been taken to hospital after being diagnosed with gastroentiritis and is unlikely to play Real Madrid's clash with Villarreal next Sunday.

Giuly Says Barça Will Win The League

2005-04-19T20:25:00.000Z

Ludovic Giuly is convinced that Barcelona will win the league title and reckons that if the team win their next two games it will be in the bag.

Fernando Torres Compilation (Video)

2005-04-19T09:47:00.000Z

Size: 16.7 mb.
Length: 4 min.
Format: wmv

Iker reiterates Real plan

2005-04-19T09:25:00.000Z

Iker Casillas has reiterated he has no intention of leaving Real Madrid for Manchester United.

Real fans reported for racist chanting

2005-04-19T09:24:00.000Z

A group of Real Madrid fans has been reported to the Spanish Football Federation for racist chanting during their side's league match at Levante during the weekend.

Torres eyeing glory in King's Cup

2005-04-19T09:23:00.000Z

Atletico Madrid striker Fernando Torres believes one goal in his team's King's Cup first leg semi-final away to Osasuna on Wednesday could be enough to guarantee a place in the final.

Hands up if you love Getafe

2005-04-19T04:55:00.000Z

Getafe's gambling goalie might be a few pairs short of a glove shop, but the Primera Division minnows have responded to Spain's youngest manager to survive their top-flight debut and book another.

Karpin: No going back on retirement

2005-04-19T04:47:00.000Z

Real Sociedad winger Valeri Karpin has no plans of going back on his decision to hang up the boots at the end of this season.

Perez: We'll resist offers for Owen

2005-04-18T23:54:00.000Z

Real Madrid president Florentino Perez says he will hold onto Michael Owen over the summer - despite the interest of big spending Arsenal and Newcastle United.

Schuster: Real Madrid's Casillas best in Europe

2005-04-18T23:52:00.000Z

Levante coach Bernd Schuster has described Real Madrid No1 Iker Casillas as the "best goalkeeper in Europe".

Rijkaard congratulated Motta on Barcelona return

2005-04-18T23:51:00.001Z

Barcelona's Liga prospects were boosted on Sunday with the successful return from injury of midfielder Thiago Motta.

Robinho contradicts Santos president

2005-04-18T23:51:00.000Z

Robinho has contradicted his Santos president, Marcelo Teixeira, by insisting he is ready to leave Brazil for Europe at the end of this season.

Laporta: Six finals now left

2005-04-18T23:50:00.001Z

Barcelona president Joan Laporta refused to get over-excited after Sunday's victory over Getafe.

Salgado slams Camacho for walking

2005-04-18T23:50:00.000Z

Real Madrid fullback Michael Salgado has blamed their disappointing season on the sudden resignation of coach Jose Antonio Camacho.

Villarreal president fighting to keep Riquelme

2005-04-18T23:49:00.000Z

Villarreal president Fernando Roig hasn't given up on holding onto on-loan Barcelona midfielder Juan Roman Riquelme next season.

Ronnie hails vital win

2005-04-18T18:02:00.000Z

Ronaldinho believes Sunday's win over Getafe was a key victory in their title charge.

Denilson happy at Betis

2005-04-18T17:39:00.000Z

Denilson has stated he is happy at Real Betis and is willing to see out his contract with the club.

Di Vaio thrown out of Valencia squad

2005-04-18T17:38:00.000Z

Italian striker Marco Di Vaio has been excluded from Valencia's first-team squad for indiscipline, coach Antonio Lopez said on Monday.

Monaco's Saviola desperate for Barcelona return

2005-04-18T07:45:00.001Z

AS Monaco striker Javier Saviola has declared his future remains with Barcelona.

Figo determined to "fulfill Real Madrid contract"

2005-04-18T07:45:00.000Z

Real Madrid winger Luis Figo has declared he wants to see out his contract.

Owen determined to win over "everyone at Real Madrid"

2005-04-18T07:44:00.000Z

Striker Michael Owen is determined to win over Real Madrid fans.

Barca Answer Back

2005-04-17T21:04:00.000Z

Barcelona held their nerve to produce a classy display in a 2-0 win over Getafe to maintain their advantage at the top of La Liga.

La Liga round-up

2005-04-17T20:22:00.000Z

Real Madrid piled on the pressure at the top of La Liga with a 2-0 win at Levante cutting Barcelona's lead to just three points.

Preview: April 17 Action

2005-04-17T10:08:00.000Z

• Barcelona v Getafe: Preview
• Real Zaragoza v Numancia: Preview
• Albacete v Málaga: Preview
• Mallorca v Valencia: Preview
• Racing Santander v Athletic Bilbao: Preview
• Villarreal v Real Betis: Preview
• Levante v Real Madrid: Preview

Ricardo delighted with Getafe interest

2005-04-17T06:48:00.000Z

Manchester United goalkeeper Ricardo welcomes reports linking him with Getafe next season.

Athletic Bilbao president reveals mystery coach appointment

2005-04-17T06:25:00.000Z

Athletic Bilbao have confirmed they've agreed terms with an unnamed coach for next season.

Caparros: We expected to beat Osasuna

2005-04-17T06:23:00.001Z

Osasuna dented Seville's Champions League hopes with a 1-0 win.Seville coach Joaquin Caparros admitted afterwards: "Without a doubt, this is a big blow."

Lotina: Kameni saved us

2005-04-17T06:23:00.000Z

Cameroon goalkeeper ace Carlos Kameni earned Espanyol a point in the Vicente Calderon as he pulled off two top-class saves to hold Atletico Madrid to a goalless draw.

Rivaldo/ Barcelona Compilation (Video)

2005-04-16T21:36:00.000Z

A Brilliant video on Rivaldo in his barca days, amazing goals and runs
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length: 5 mins 5 secs
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La Liga Round-Up

2005-04-16T20:53:00.000Z

Sevilla's hopes of claiming a UEFA Champions League place suffered a setback after a 1-0 home defeat to struggling Osasuna.

Rijkaard wants coaching deal for Albertini

2005-04-16T20:12:00.000Z

Barcelona trainer Frank Rijkaard wants to add midfielder Demetrio Albertini to his coaching staff at the end of this season.

Santos president tells Real Madrid to forget Robinho

2005-04-16T20:11:00.000Z

Santos president Marcelo Teixeira is digging in his heels over the possible move to Real Madrid for star turn Robinho.

Denilson ready to ask away from Betis

2005-04-16T20:09:00.000Z

Brazilian wing ace Denilson admits he is considering his future at Real Betis.

Real Madrid v Barcelona- Full Match (Video)

2005-04-16T10:04:00.000Z

First Half
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part2Format: rar
part3Format: rar

Second Half
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Nihat Hints At La Real Exit

2005-04-15T23:54:00.000Z

Nihat has hinted that he may leave Real Sociedad in the summer as the club has endured another season of struggle.

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2005-04-15T17:48:00.000Z

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Tests reveal Woodgate nearing fitness

2005-04-15T15:34:00.000Z

Real Madrid defender Jonathan Woodgate, who has yet to make his debut for the Primera Liga side, should make a complete recovery from a long-term thigh injury by the end of the season, the club said on Friday.

Barçelona - The Movie

2005-04-15T12:41:00.000Z

Barcelona -- The Movie Volume 1
A Sensational mix of the past and the present of Barcelona FC
One of the best compilations on the internet
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length: 2 mins 50 secs
format: asf

Barcelona--The Movie Vol. 2
size: 43mb
length: 3 mins 54 secs
format: asf

Lotina: Aragones should have quit

2005-04-15T12:32:00.000Z

Espanyol coach Miguel Angel Lotina says Spain boss Luis Aragones should have resigned after making racist comments about France striker Thierry Henry last year.

PREV: Primera Liga matches, April 16-17

2005-04-15T12:29:00.000Z

Barcelona coach Frank Rijkaard will be hoping his team have taken on board his criticism of recent performances and can rediscover their form with a victory over Getafe at the Nou Camp on Sunday.
April 16:
• Real Sociedad v Deportivo La Coruña: Preview
• Atlético Madrid v Espanyol: Preview
• FC Sevilla v Osasuna: Preview

Edu blow for Betis

2005-04-14T22:15:00.000Z

Real Betis star Edu has been ruled out of action for three weeks.

Getafe keeper bets on Barca upset

2005-04-14T20:30:00.000Z

Getafe goalkeeper, Sanchez Broto, is so confident that his team can cause a shock in Camp Nou on Sunday that he is willing to bet 5,000 pairs of gloves that his side beat Barcelona.

Prev.: Injury-hit Barca brace for Getafe

2005-04-14T20:29:00.000Z

The crowd in the Nou Camp will be collectively crossing their fingers on Sunday when an injury-hit Barcelona entertain Getafe in one of the most important games of their Primera Liga season.

Real Madrid confident of resisting Man Utd offers for Casillas

2005-04-14T20:26:00.000Z

Casillas, 23, is one of Real's lowest-paid stars on £30,000 a week and Madrid are stalling on a new contract as he has a season left on his deal. But Real vice-president Emilio Butragueno is confident Casillas, who is having English lessons, will stay.

'Barca must rediscover work ethic'

2005-04-14T20:17:00.000Z

Barcelona coach Frank Rijkaard has warned his team that they risk throwing away their chance of winning the league title if they do not knuckle down and work harder until the end of the season.

Zidane quashes return talk

2005-04-14T10:04:00.000Z

Former France international midfirelder Zinedine Zidane has crushed rumours about his possible return to the team by saying he would definitely not be coming out of retirement. "I have made a decision and I will not reconsider it, full stop," the Real Madrid playmaker told his website.

Parents of Real Madrid target Robinho house-hunting in city

2005-04-14T04:26:00.001Z

While he has denied an agreement with Real Madrid, its been revealed the parents of Santos winger Robinho were house-hunting in Madrid last month.

Ibagaza: I've apologised to Toche

2005-04-14T04:26:00.000Z

Ibagaza had Toche in tears after the youngster celebrated Numancia's late winner against Atletico. The young striker is playing on-loan at Numancia this season from Atletico.

Real Madrid ace Roberto Carlos raps Barcelona's Eto'o

2005-04-14T04:24:00.000Z

Real Madrid players are furious with Samuel Eto'o's criticisms of the way they played on Sunday.

Juan Roman Riquelme Compilation (Video)

2005-04-14T00:26:00.000Z

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Length: 12m.40
Description: Riquelme vs La Liga giants. Season 2004-2005
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Robinho in no hurry to leave Santos

2005-04-14T00:24:00.000Z

Santos forward Robinho has again refused to be drawn on how long he will stay with the Brazilian champions and says his future belongs to God. Brazil's new star has been linked several times with a move to Real Madrid or Barcelona.

Madrid's Gravesen doubtful for Levante

2005-04-14T00:23:00.000Z

Midfielder Thomas Gravesen may miss Real Madrid's Spanish league match at Levante after spraining his right ankle Wednesday during training.

Dortmund ace Rosicky offered to Atletico Madrid

2005-04-14T00:09:00.000Z

Borussia Dortmund midfield ace Tomas Rosicky is ready to follow the path of older brother Jiri and sign for Atletico Madrid at the end of this season.

Trotters in pole for Juanito

2005-04-14T00:08:00.000Z

Malaga defender Juanito has all but resolved to move to Bolton in the summer, unless the Primera outfit substantially improve their latest contract offer.

Owen Repeats Madrid Desire

2005-04-13T23:48:00.000Z

Michael Owen has reiterated his desire to stay at Real Madrid persistent rumours that he will return to the Premiership in the summer.

Del Bosque rules out return to Real Madrid

2005-04-13T13:17:00.000Z

Former Real Madrid coach Vicente Del Bosque said Wednesday he won't consider a return to the club because of the manner of his dismissal nearly two years ago.

Villareal hopeful on Riquelme

2005-04-13T10:14:00.000Z

Villarreal are confident of landing Argentine star Juan Roman Riquelme on a permanent basis in the summer.

Claudio Lopez targets Che return

2005-04-13T10:13:00.000Z

Argentine forward Claudio Lopez has revealed he would jump at the chance to return to Valencia.

Barcelona coach Rijkaard held player talks

2005-04-13T10:12:00.001Z

The Dutchman was calm, assuring his players that he remained fully confident of their ability to see off Real's late challenge and lift this season's Liga title.

Malaga's Baiano: I can match Ronaldinho

2005-04-13T10:12:00.000Z

After his stunning goal against Valencia on Sunday, Fernando Baiano is urging Malaga to make his loan deal permanent.

Mallorca president: We want Cuper to fulfill contract

2005-04-13T10:11:00.000Z

Real Mallorca president Mateo Alemany insists coach Hector Cuper is not walking away from his job.

Eto'o Rules Out Madrid

2005-04-12T22:37:00.000Z

Samuel Eto’o has claimed that Real Madrid walked through their win over Barcelona before declaring that he believes that the Bernabeu club have no chance of winning the league.

Owen: Barcelona now feel Real Madrid pressure

2005-04-12T18:55:00.000Z

"I am very happy by the victory and the goal," declared Owen afterwards. "We are now closer to Barcelona. We will continue pressing until the end to try to win the Liga. We still have a chance.