Wei golden at last Aug 15, 2008
The Americans won their 28th straight Olympic contest; the last loss was against the Unified Team in the semifinals of the 1992 Barcelona Games. In other games, Latvia rallied to beat Brazil 79-78, Russia held off Belarus 71-65, China routed New Zealand 80-63, Australia topped South Korea 90-62, and Spain beat the Czech Republic 74-55. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
U.S. routs Mali in women’s hoops Aug 15, 2008
Leslie finished with 16 points as the U.S. won its 28th straight Olympic contest; the last loss was against the Unified Team in the semifinals of the 1992 Barcelona Games. The Americans have run over their first three opponents winning by an average of 47 points. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
Americans lose cool, match Aug 14, 2008
The Americans won their 28th consecutive Olympic contest; the last loss was against the Unified Team in the semifinals of the 1992 Barcelona Games. BOXING: American Deontay Wilder won his first-round match in heavyweight boxing competition with a 10-4 decision over Abdeoaziz Touiobini of Algeria. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Lionel Messi Profile Aug 13, 2008
Argentina and Barcelona Superstar Nicknamed "The Flea". Since joining the Barcelona first team Lionel Messi has become one of the world's greatest soccer players ... Lionel Messi is an incredibly gifted soccer player who currently plays for Spanish giants FC Barcelona and the Argentine national team (two-time winners of the FIFA World Cup). (Suite101.com)
SCRIPPS HOWARD NEWS SERVICE CONSOLIDATED BUDGET Aug 13, 2008
Talking about his new movie, "Vicky Cristina Barcelona," Allen says he isn't adventurous like his character Cristina (played by Scarlett Johansson), but rather he's scared of everything, much like Cristina's best friend, Vicky (Rebecca Hall). A Q00. (Scripps Howard News Wire)
Spanish police report big cocaine bust Aug 12, 2008
The drugs were found in a van near a Barcelona shopping center, in the third major cocaine bust of the summer in Spain and the biggest carried out here on land in all of 2008, the National Police said in a statement ... The other four suspects were arrested in a Barcelona hotel, the statement said, without giving any dates. (International Herald Tribune -- Travel)
Olympics SPort by Sports Aug 8, 2008
Jun won silver at the 1992 Barcelona Games, but she is 39 now and it will be tough for her to overmatch the 20-something Chinese phenoms. Taekwondo. (Boston Globe)
Familiar failings on show as Brazil struggle Aug 8, 2008
"The first game at the Olympics is always complicated so we are going to try and get better with every game," said Ronaldinho, whose final few months at Barcelona were plagued by injury and fitness problems. "I haven't played an official football match for four months. I'm happy to return.". (International Herald Tribune)
Torch feted in Tiananmen Aug 6, 2008
Argentina's Lionel Messi could be on his way home after his Spanish club Barcelona won the right not to release him. At the weekend, the eagerly awaited swimming competition begins in the new "Water Cube" pool, another shimmering landmark for the Olympics. (International Herald Tribune -- Health)
European soccer clubs win appeal Aug 6, 2008
Messi plays for FC Barcelona, Diego for Werder Bremen and Rafinha for Schalke ... But Barcelona and the German clubs Werder Bremen and Schalke complained they do not want to lose their players for the start of the season ... Barcelona and Schalke are to play Champions League qualifying matches during the Olympics, and they could lose out on millions if they fail to reach the group stage. (International Herald Tribune -- Health)
Court rules against Messi's release Aug 6, 2008
Argentina forward Lionel Messi is set to miss the Olympic Games football tournament after the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) said Barcelona was not obliged to release him ... Messi's Olympic prospects now depend on a change of heart from Barcelona who have so far battled hard to stop him playing ... "Accordingly, the Panel concluded that FC Schalke 04, SV Werder Bremen and FC Barcelona had no legal obligation to release the players Rafinha, Diego and Messi, respectively, for the Olympic... (International Herald Tribune -- Travel)
Logan Tom '03, Ogonna Nnamani '05 and Kerri Walsh '00 To Represent Stanford Volleyball In Beijing Jul 19, 2008
In 1992, Oden returned to the Team USA roster and helped the squad to a bronze medal in Barcelona ... Team USA last medaled in women's volleyball in 1992, when the squad took home a bronze in Barcelona. (Pac-10.org)
Golf: Pablo Larrazabal, rookie from Spain leads French Open Jun 27, 2008
The Barcelona brothers come from a famous golfing family. Their father won the Venezuela Open three times as an amateur and played in three amateur World Cups while their mother played in two amateur World Cups. (International Herald Tribune)
Women's tournaments: Roundup for Tuesday Jun 11, 2008
Top seed loses in Barcelona. BARCELONA (AP) An unseeded Spaniard, Nuria Llagostera Vives, eliminated top-seeded Shahar Peer of Israel from the first round of the Torneo Barcelona on Tuesday, 7-5, 6-2. (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)
SPORTS CALENDAR Jun 6, 2008
MotoGP Catalunyan Grand Prix, at Barcelona, Spain. Speed. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Argentinas Messi eager to turn the tables on arch-rivals Brazil May 30, 2008
Barcelona s Messi has bad memories against the five-time world champions, being on the wrong end of three-goal defeats in his first two meetings against them ... Messi said that he hoped to play in the Olympic Games in August, although he also wanted to play for Barcelona. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Soaked starsCannes is solid rather than spectacular amid downpours May 27, 2008
" Another high point for photographers was the chance to get more images of Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie, currently residing in the south of France. They appeared on the red carpet twice for Jolie's films Kung Fu Panda and Changeling. Her Panda co-star Jack Black inadvertently confirmed to the Cannes press that she was pregnant with twins - topping that by skipping down a pier surrounded by scores of fake giant pandas. "I just got out of the boat, they handed me the microphone and said 'do... (BBC News -- UK)
Brazil missing biggest stars for U.S. tour May 24, 2008
Ronaldinho, the world's second-richest soccer player this season - worth $33 million according to Forbes, behind David Beckham at $49 million - put on weight while playing for Barcelona in the Spanish League this spring. He has been accused of enjoying the nightlife a little too much, and Dunga conspicuously left him off the national team's roster for the U.S. exhibition tour. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Brazil leaves stars home for friendlies in U.S. May 24, 2008
31 million) - put on weight while playing for FC Barcelona in the Spanish league this spring. He has been accused of enjoying the nightlife a little too much, and Dunga conspicuously left him off the national roster for the U.S. tour. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
Brazil recall Adriano for World Cup qualifiers May 17, 2008
As expected, there was no place for troubled forward Ronaldinho, who has been out of action with Barcelona because of fitness and weight problems ... Dunga asked for understanding for Ronaldinho, saying his recent problems should not cloud his previous years with Barcelona ... He gave Barcelona back their soul, winning important titles. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Adriano recalled for Cup qualifiers May 16, 2008
" Ronaldinho omitted In other team news, there was no place for troubled forward Ronaldinho, who has been out of action with Barcelona because of fitness and weight problems, while AC Milan pair Kaka and Alexandre Pato were included in the squad. Dunga asked for understanding for Ronaldinho, saying his recent problems should not cloud his previous years with Barca. "There's a lot of sensationalism with Ronaldinho," said Dunga. "He gave Barcelona back their soul, winning important titles. Now we... (Aljazeera.Net)
Brother-Sister Combo Leads The Way For UM Tennis Teams May 8, 2008
The two were born in Venezuela, but grew up mostly in Barcelona, where their parents own a fitness center and spa in Tenerife. The family now resides in the Canary Islands. (Hurricanesports.com)
Post a comment Feb 21, 2008
(Free and living in Barcelona). Posted by: Rafael de Arce 20 February 2008. (International Herald Tribune)
The week's top news and analysis Feb 16, 2008
Meanwhile in Barcelona this week, the world's wireless telecommunications industry gathered for its annual festival, launching new products and making bold predictions about the future. Highlights included Nokia's (:NOK, , , Last. (MarketWatch)
Real Madrid hero Di Stefano to be honoured Feb 13, 2008
He caught the eye in Spain when he played in an exhibition match as part of Real's 50th anniversary celebrations in 1952 and became the object of one of the most controversial transfer sagas in the history of Spanish football as Real and Barcelona conducted a tug-of-war to secure his services ... He eventually left Real after 11 seasons when he fell out with the Bernabeu and returned to Barcelona to play for Espanyol, retiring two seasons later at the age of 40, 22 years after making his debut... (International Herald Tribune)
EU to warn firms on text charging Feb 11, 2008
The commissioner will be speaking at the GSM Mobile World Conference in Barcelona. Before the meeting she told the BBC that firms have until 1 July to lower prices to acceptable levels. (BBC News -- Europe)
Oceans apart: Roman(us) prepares for RPM Challenge Feb 7, 2008
Roman(us) was formed, rehearsed and recorded across the Atlantic Ocean courtesy of e-mailed digital files from Portsmouth to Barcelona and back, each of the two men recording his parts in his own home studio. Roman(us) 2008 is especially special because Felix Roman is coming to the United States. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Vacationing in Hugo Chvez's Bolivarian Paradise Feb 7, 2008
Our small group had a Barcelona theme going: There was a Catalan family, the guide wore a Ronaldinho jersey (FC Barcelona's star player), and, of course, Amanda speaks peninsular Spanish ... When the family on our boat says they are from Barcelona, I light up and say, "Wow, that's a great city." They repeat my words when they learn I am from Los Angeles. (Slate)
Real Madrid cay ante Almera pero sigue puntero Feb 3, 2008
Portada La Liga Resultados Posiciones Calendario Equipos Equipo: Real Madrid Equipo: Barcelona Foro Copa del Rey Portada Resultados Calendario ... El lder merengue aventaja en nueve unidades al Barcelona, que recibe a Osasuna el domingo. (ESPN -- Deportes)
Barcelona a semis Copa del Rey Feb 1, 2008
com - Ftbol Espaol - Crnica Barcelona vs Villarreal ... Portada La Liga Resultados Posiciones Calendario Equipos Equipo: Real Madrid Equipo: Barcelona Foro Copa del Rey Portada Resultados Calendario ... Aunque fall un penal, Messi jug un gran partido, Henry marc el gol y con el 1-0 a Villarreal, Barcelona se meti en semis de Copa del Rey. (ESPN -- Deportes)
* Taiwan News Quick Take Jan 29, 2008
" GREECE Church leader dies The country's Orthodox Church leader, Archbishop Christodoulos, who eased centuries of tension with the Vatican but angered liberal critics who viewed him as an attention-seeking reactionary, died yesterday at his home of cancer, church officials said. He was 69. Christodoulos, who headed the church for a decade, was first hospitalized in Athens in June before being diagnosed with cancer of the liver and large intestine. He spent 10 weeks in a hospital in Miami but... (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Coach warns Real against complacency Jan 29, 2008
The Spanish champion beat third-placed Villarreal 3-2 at the Bernabeu on Sunday to open up a nine-point lead, making the most of second-placed Barcelona's 1-1 draw away to Athletic Bilbao ... Barcelona continued to struggle for form in San Mames and failed to finish off 16th-placed Athletic Bilbao after taking a first-half lead through Bojan Krkic. (Xinhuanet, China)
Getafe 3-2 Sevilla Jan 20, 2008
Portada La Liga Resultados Posiciones Calendario Equipos Equipo: Real Madrid Equipo: Barcelona Foro Copa del Rey Portada Resultados Calendario ... Sus partidos de lustre fueron ante el Real Madrid y el Barcelona. (ESPN -- Deportes)
Barcelona empat con Sevilla en Copa del Rey Jan 10, 2008
com - Ftbol Espaol - Crnica FC Sevilla vs Barcelona ... Portada La Liga Resultados Posiciones Calendario Equipos Equipo: Real Madrid Equipo: Barcelona Foro Copa del Rey Portada Resultados Calendario ... Barcelona se conform con el empate, lo que le da ventaja para la vuelta en el Camp Nou ante Sevilla, en la ida de octavos de la Copa del Rey. (ESPN -- Deportes)
ArcelorMittal Enters Agreement to Acquire Unicon, Venezuela's Leading Manufacturer of Welded Steel Pipes Jan 9, 2008
" The transaction is subject to customary closing conditions. Once the transaction closes, ArcelorMittal will disclose further relevant information. About ArcelorMittal ArcelorMittal is the world's number one steel company, with 320,000 employees in more than 60 countries. The company brings together the world's number one and number two steel companies, Arcelor and Mittal Steel. ArcelorMittal is the leader in all major global markets, including automotive, construction, household appliances and... (BusinessWire)
Barcelona venci a Mallorca con gol de Mrquez Jan 6, 2008
com - Ftbol Espaol - Crnica Mallorca vs Barcelona ... Portada La Liga Resultados Posiciones Calendario Equipos Equipo: Real Madrid Equipo: Barcelona Foro Copa del Rey Portada Resultados Calendario ... Sin Ronaldinho ni Messi por lesiones, Rafa Mrquez y Eto'o marcaron la diferencia para Barcelona ante Mallorca, en un duelo parejo en Ono Stadi. (ESPN -- Deportes)
Venezuela Hit by Mild Quake Dec 27, 2007
2 miles (10 km) was 76 miles (122 km) north west of Barcelona, in the north of the country. (Writing by Alan Elsner). (Planet Ark, United States)
* Sports Briefs Dec 26, 2007
Former Barcelona and Spain midfielder Guillermo Amor has been cleared to return home after being badly injured in a car crash, medical staff at the Verge de la Cinta Hospital in Tortosa, Tarragona, have said ... His car left a road and crashed down an embankment while he was returning home in the early hours of Dec. 16, after commentating on a league match between Valencia and Barcelona. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Labour U-turn on renewable energy Dec 9, 2007
The Express believes he's in line for the manager's job at Barcelona. Bookmark with. (BBC News -- UK)
Neanderthals 'were flame-haired' Dec 9, 2007
"We found a variant of MC1R in Neanderthals which is not present in modern humans, but which causes an effect on the hair similar to that seen in modern redheads," said lead author Carles Lalueza-Fox, assistant professor in genetics at the University of Barcelona, Spain. Though once thought to have been our ancestors, the Neanderthals are now considered by many to be an evolutionary dead end. (Yahoo News -- Anthropology and Archaeology)
Sepahan pas a cuartos Dec 9, 2007
Portada La Liga Resultados Posiciones Calendario Equipos Equipo: Real Madrid Equipo: Barcelona Foro Copa del Rey Portada Resultados Calendario ... En 2006 el Internacional de Porto Alegre gan en la final al Barcelona y en 2005 el Sao Paulo se impuso al Liverpool. (ESPN -- Deportes)
Chavez's changes sideline investors Dec 2, 2007
Students have marched daily against the constitutional changes, staging protests from Merida in the Andes Mountains to Barcelona along Venezuela's Caribbean coast. Chavez called the students "spoiled little rich kids" in a speech on November 4. (Business Report, South Africa)
Letter from Venezuela Nov 28, 2007
Last month, the beating of a teenage Ecuadorean immigrant on a train in Barcelona was caught on video, prompting an outcry across the Andes. Meanwhile, Spain's investment in the region has slowed drastically, a result of a surge in trade within the region, new investment from China and India, and complaints against some Spanish companies. (International Herald Tribune)
Bara se acerca Nov 25, 2007
com - Ftbol Espaol - Crnica Barcelona vs Recreativo Huelva ... Portada La Liga Resultados Posiciones Calendario Equipos Equipo: Real Madrid Equipo: Barcelona Foro Copa del Rey Portada Resultados Calendario ... Ante la baja de ltima hora de Ronaldinho, Messi tom las riendas y Barcelona gole al Recreativo para seguir de cerca la pelea por el ttulo. (ESPN -- Deportes)
R.Madrid puso punta en riesgo Nov 25, 2007
Portada La Liga Resultados Posiciones Calendario Equipos Equipo: Real Madrid Equipo: Barcelona Foro Copa del Rey Portada Resultados Calendario ... El Madrid, que comenz el partido sabiendo que su mximo rival, el Barcelona, haba ganado su partido frente al Recreativo, tom pronto el mando. (ESPN -- Deportes)
Viewpoints: Chavez and King row Nov 17, 2007
ANTONIO RABANERA, BARCELONA, SPAIN. The idea that the king's actions have been applauded in Spain is not accurate. (BBC News)
Ghana to UK: the new trail of misery Nov 11, 2007
The drugs are stockpiled in West Africa and then moved to clandestine landing zones on the coasts of Spain and Portugal, or commercial ports such as Barcelona and Antwerp before reaching London in fishing vessels and commercial ship containers. In September, the US DEA tipped off the Spanish coastguard to a ship from Venezuela hauling 15 tonnes of cocaine. (Guardian Unlimited -- World)
Bara cay ante Getafe en Liga Nov 11, 2007
com - Ftbol Espaol - Crnica Getafe vs Barcelona ... Portada La Liga Resultados Posiciones Calendario Equipos Equipo: Real Madrid Equipo: Barcelona Foro Copa del Rey Portada Resultados Calendario ... Barcelona sigue teniendo problemas fuera del Camp Nou: esta vez jug mal y perdi por 2-0 ante Getafe en Madrid y no pudo alcanzar la punta. (ESPN -- Deportes)
River empat 0-0 con Arsenal en Sudamericana Nov 9, 2007
Portada La Liga Resultados Posiciones Calendario Equipos Equipo: Real Madrid Equipo: Barcelona Foro Copa del Rey Portada Resultados Calendario. Portada Serie A Resultados Posiciones Calendario Equipos Equipo: Inter de Miln Equipo: Roma Equipo: AC Milan Equipo: Juventus Foro Copa Italia Portada Resultados Calendario Estadsticas. (ESPN -- Deportes)
El Barcelona qued a un punto del Real Madrid Nov 5, 2007
com - Ftbol Espaol - Crnica Barcelona vs Real Betis ... Portada La Liga Resultados Posiciones Calendario Equipos Equipo: Real Madrid Equipo: Barcelona Foro Copa del Rey Portada Resultados Calendario ... Barcelona consigui un valioso triunfo de local al derrotar 3-0 al Betis. (ESPN -- Deportes)
Dunga drafts team for next World Cup qualifiers Nov 1, 2007
The other players drafted were: goalkeepers Julio Cesar (Internazionale) and Doni (Roma); defenders Juan (Roma), Alex (Chelsea) and Lucio (Bayern Munich); wingbacks Gilberto (Hertha Berlin), Kleber (Santos), Daniel Alves (Sevilla) and Maicon (Internazionale); midfielders Gilberto Silva (Arsenal), Josue (Wolfsburg), Mineiro (Hertha Berlin), Elano (Manchester City), Diego (Werder Bremen), Fernando (Bordeaux), Julio Baptista (Real Madrid), Kaka (Milan) and Ronaldinho (Barcelona); strikers Robinho... (Xinhuanet, China)
Minimalism, torsos and tango Oct 31, 2007
The hotel, aimed squarely at gay men, not women, is the second opened by the Axel group, a Spanish company which started its maiden one in Barcelona in 2003. Named after a former boyfriend of the founder, Juan Julia Blanch, the group plans rapid expansion. (Guardian Unlimited -- World)
Y cay el Bara Oct 21, 2007
com - Ftbol Espaol - Crnica Villarreal vs Barcelona ... Portada La Liga Resultados Posiciones Calendario Equipos Equipo: Real Madrid Equipo: Barcelona Foro Copa del Rey Portada Resultados Calendario ... Villarreal supo anular a los "fantsticos" del Barcelona, anot rpido y le gan 3-1 en el Madrigal. (ESPN -- Deportes)
Bara eyes fifth straight Liga win at Villarreal Oct 20, 2007
SI.com - Barcelona aims for 5th straight Spanish league win at Villarreal ... Barcelona aims for 5th straight Spanish league win at Villarreal ... MADRID, Spain (AP) -FC Barcelona resumes Spanish league action looking to recapture the blistering form it displayed before the two-week international break. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
* Brazil rout Ecuador in Rio de Janeiro Oct 19, 2007
Ronaldinho finally widened the score on a fluke play in the 71st minute when Kaka fired from long range and the Barcelona striker put his foot out and deflected the ball just out of the reach of Viteri for a 2-0 lead. Five minutes later, Kaka sent a booming right-footer from 30m out into the upper corner to make it 3-0. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Barca want Etoo and Toure to skip Nations Cup Finals Oct 18, 2007
MADRID: Barcelona have asked Cameroon striker Samuel Etoo (pic) and Ivory Coast midfielder Yaya Toure not to represent their countries at the African Nations Cup Finals in Ghana in January. I dont know if theyll go and I hope they dont but we cant force them, Barca sports director Txiki Begiristain told Spanish radio station RAC1. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Messi strike sinks Venezuela Oct 17, 2007
Messi struck two minutes before halftime after his Barcelona teammate Gabriel Milito had given Argentina the lead with his first goal for his country in his 30th appearance. The win gave Argentina, who have won all 15 meetings with Venezuela, maximum points from their first two games in qualifying for the 2010 World Cup. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Argentina Beats Venezuela to Move Atop South America World Cup Qualifying Oct 17, 2007
Center-back Milto opened the scoring with a 16th-minute header before Barcelona teammate Messi rifled a left-foot shot into the net two minutes before halftime. Captain Javier Zanetti tied Roberto Ayala's record of 115 appearances for Argentina. (Bloomberg -- Latin America)
Mxico 2-2 Nigeria Oct 15, 2007
Portada La Liga Resultados Posiciones Calendario Equipos Equipo: Real Madrid Equipo: Barcelona Foro Copa del Rey Portada Resultados Calendario ... El jugador del Barcelona espaol, Giovani, fue derribado dentro del rea y el silbante Elmar Rodas marc penalti, mismo que fue cobrado de manera acertada por Cacho para conseguir su segundo gol de la tarde y el empate 2-2. (ESPN -- Deportes)
Barcelona gole y lidera La Liga Sep 30, 2007
com - Ftbol Espaol - Crnica Levante vs Barcelona ... Portada La Liga Resultados Posiciones Calendario Equipos Equipo: Real Madrid Equipo: Barcelona Foro Copa del Rey Portada Resultados Calendario ... Leo Messi volvi a poner la magia y un gol y Thierry Henry aport un "hat-trick" para la goleada por 4-1 de Barcelona sobre el Levante. (ESPN -- Deportes)
Argentina include Villarreal discard Riquelme for opening ties Sep 29, 2007
Defenders; Daniel Diaz (Getafe), Gabriel Heinze (Real Madrid), Gabriel Milito (Barcelona), Fabricio Coloccini (Deportivo Coruna), Javier Zanetti (Inter), Nicolas Burdisso (Inter), Martin Demichelis (Bayern) ... Forwards: Javier Saviola (Real Madrid), Lionel Messi (Barcelona), Sergio Aguero (Atletico Madrid), Carlos Tevez (Manchester United). (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Dont blame Ronaldinho for Barcas failure, says Dunga Sep 29, 2007
RIO DE JANEIRO: Brazil coach Dunga spoke up for his star Ronaldinho, currently at the centre of controversy at his club, Barcelona. At a press conference on Thursday, Dunga asked the fans to be patient with the attacking midfielder, who is recovering from an injury, and demanded that they not blame Ronaldinho for Barcelona s stumbles ... Ronaldinho is a decisive player who is going to get back in shape and deliver all that he has at Barcelona, Dunga predicted. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Riquelme for Arg. Sep 29, 2007
Argentina has lost to Norway and defeated Australia in friendly matches in which Basile has tried other options in Riquelme's post, including Lionel Messi of FC Barcelona and Federico Insua, who plays for America of Mexico ... Defenders: Daniel Diaz (Getafe, Spain), Gabriel Heinze (Real Madrid, Spain), Gabriel Milito (Barcelona, Spain), Fabricio Coloccini (Deportivo La Coruna, Spain), Jonas Gutierrez (Mallorca, Spain), Nicolas Burdisso, Javier Zanetti (Inter, Italy), Martin Demichelis (Bayern... (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
Messi guiding Barcelona Sep 29, 2007
SI.com - Soccer - Ronaldinho still out, Messimaintains Barcelona's form - Friday September 28, 2007 2:20PM ... MADRID, Spain (AP) -- With Ronaldinho missing because of injury, Lionel Messi has led FC Barcelona's return to championship form in the Spanish league ... Barcelona has 11 points from five matches, two less than league leader Real Madrid. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
Sevilla cay ante Espanyol en adelanto de la Liga Sep 26, 2007
Portada La Liga Resultados Posiciones Calendario Equipos Equipo: Real Madrid Equipo: Barcelona Foro Copa del Rey Portada Resultados Calendario ... Sevilla se present ante sus seguidores con dos derrotas consecutivas, en Londres frente al Arsenal en la Liga de Campeones y la del pasado sbado en el Camp Nou frente al FC Barcelona, lo que dio un aire al partido de revalida para un conjunto que se ha acostumbrado a no perder. (ESPN -- Deportes)
