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onsdag, september 05, 2012

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Spain national team given MARCA Platinum Award

Villar: "They're geniuses, the best in the world"

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Emilio Contreras09/05/2012
"This is a new prize that we have created to keep up with the standards set by the national team. We're keeping the MARCA Diamond Award on ice for the World Cup in Brazil". With these words, Óscar Campillo, the editor of MARCA, has presented the Spanish national team with the newspaper's Platinum Award.

    The cavalry has arrived for Ronaldo’s crisis

    "We're here to help you all we can"

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    Ulises Sánchez-Flor. Madrid09/05/2012
    José Mourinho only waited a few hours before calling Cristiano Ronaldo in and speaking to him sincerely and directly. Everything is under control.
      Handwriting analysis reveals he is a born winner

      CR7: a signature indomitable spirit

      09/05/2012
      [foto de la noticia]
      According to the graphologist, Ronaldo is "a reserved man who doesn't like talking about his personal life and only discusses professional matters when strictly necessary". Number 7 is always incensed when he doesn't win or score.
        No-one in Portugal has noticed any difference in CR7

        "Cristiano Ronaldo
        is being completely normal"

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        Sergio Fernández. Óbidos09/05/2012
        Completely normal. That is how Rubén Amorim, his teammate in the Portuguese national squad, yesterday described CR7. The Madrid player said in the Bernabéu mixed zone that he was "a bit sad", however, it seems that a change of scenery has done him good.
          No alarm bells in the club

          Florentino Pérez won't comment on Ronaldo untill he gets back

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          U. S. F. Madrid09/05/2012
          The executive board of Real Madrid were surprised by the statement made by Cristiano Ronaldo following the match against Granada. First and foremost Florentino Pérez, but they aren't too worried because they are sure the player doesn't want to leave the club.
            Cristiano breaks his silence on Facebook

            "It's got nothing to do with money"

            [foto de la noticia]
            09/04/2012
            On his Facebook wall he has broadcast new declarations, explaining that his comments that have caused such a stir were in no way a move to improve his contract.
              Vows to help CR7 so "he'll stay here until he retires"

              Arbeloa: "I don't think
              it's down to money"

              09/04/2012
              [foto de la noticia]
              "Cristiano hasn't seemed sad to me or else we would have asked him about it, it took us all by surprise. We mustn't blow it out of proportion, I haven't heard him talk about wanting more money or a contract extension", Arbeloa said.
                Eto'o earns twice as much as CR7: €20 million

                9 players earn more than Ronaldo

                [foto de la noticia]
                Hugo Jiménez09/04/2012
                Year after year, Cristiano Ronaldo has stepped onto the podium for all kinds of individual trophies, but his name does not feature amongst the top 3 best-paid players.
                  Reasons for his sadness

                  The truth about Ronaldo

                  [foto de la noticia]
                  09/04/2012
                  Never has such a short sentence caused so much commotion as Cristiano Ronaldo's "I'm sad". When the player told journalists of his sadness, he must have known his words would have a shattering effect on his club – Real Madrid – and the reverberations would spread across the planet. That's why he did it.
                    Reasons for his sadness

                    He believes that he has
                    earned a salary increase

                    [foto de la noticia]
                    09/04/2012
                    Cristiano Ronaldo judges his performance over the three years to warrant a wage increase. Moreover, he is not among the best paid players in the world, nor is he the outright best paid at Madrid, where he earns the same as Kaká when their individual contributions are not comparable.
                      Reasons for his sadness

                      He demands to be shielded more,
                      to have more support…...
                      and the captaincy

                      [foto de la noticia]
                      09/04/2012
                      Cristiano does not feel he has the support of Madrid in many areas which, although they may seem superficial, he sees as being fundamental.
                        Reasons for his sadness

                        He would like to be applauded more by the home fans

                        [foto de la noticia]
                        09/04/2012
                        Ronaldo's relationship with the Bernabéu faithful blows hot and cold. He was whistled at from the stands last season after the defeat at the hands of Barça in the Copa del Rey. He took a deep breath, kept his calm and did not celebrate any more goals. In January.
                          Does not train with the rest of the national team

                          Cristiano invokes his right to remain silent on arrival in Portugal

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                          Sergio Fernández. Óbidos09/03/2012
                          Cristiano Ronaldo did not train with the rest of his Portuguese national teammates for the evening session scheduled by Paulo Bento. The Real Madrid player arrived at the team hotel in Óbidos with Pepe.
                            Cristiano explains why he didn't celebrate his goals

                            "I'm upset about
                            a professional matter"

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                            J. L. Calderón/H. Cerezo. Madrid09/02/2012
                            "I didn't celebrate the goals because I'm upset. It's about a professional matter and the club knows what it is. The club knows what's going on with me", Ronaldo says to reporters.
                              International Press Review

                              Ronaldo's bombshell
                              felt all over the world

                              [foto de la noticia]
                              09/03/2012
                              Cristiano's bombshell has resonated in sports media all over the world. There is a lot of speculation about the reasons for the forward's unhappiness at Real Madrid.
                                Brazilian explains Ronaldo's 'sadness'

                                Roberto Carlos: "He's unhappy because he lost out to Iniesta"

                                [foto de la noticia]
                                09/03/2012
                                The Brazilian gave his opinion on Cristiano Ronaldo’s disappointment, saying the Portuguese was unhappy because "Andrés Iniesta was chosen for the Best Player in Europe award".
                                  He says that he has "the full support" of the squad

                                  Kaká: "We need
                                  Cristiano to be happy"

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                                  J. I. García-Ochoa. Madrid09/03/2012
                                  When asked about the situation revealed by the Portuguese player after the Real Madrid-Granada game, Kaká came out and defended Cristiano during a publicity event.
                                    Pérez has already resolved other stars' problems

                                    Florentino's 'superstar couch'

                                    [foto de la noticia]
                                    Míchel Martín. Madrid09/03/2012
                                    The 'CR7 case' is not the first that Real Madrid's president has dealt with; he already has prior experience. Zinedine Zidane, David Beckham and Ronaldo Nazario da Lima have also been on his 'couch'.
                                      Essien not called up, Kaká in squad

                                      'Daddy Mou' puts faith in Modric

                                      [foto de la noticia]
                                      09/02/2012
                                      The Real Madrid manager José Mourinho wasted no time in giving Luka Modric his first start, relegating the German Mesut Özil to the bench for the visit of Granada to the Santiago Bernabéu. German repalced the Croat after almost an hour (57').
                                        Barça and Madrid stand to make almost €6 million

                                        Spanish Government gives green light to Super Cup held in China

                                        Ramón Fuentes. Madrid09/04/2012
                                        [foto de la noticia]
                                        The Spanish Government backed the Football Federation's decision to hold the Super Cup in China from August 2013 onwards. The Sports Council believes the decision will help promote national football and the 'Spanish brand'.
                                          Getafe president, Angel Torres

                                          "They're giving Cristiano
                                          a taste of his own medicine"

                                          [foto de la noticia]
                                          09/04/2012
                                          Getafe's president, Ángel Torres has today said of the Real Madrid striker, Cristiano Ronaldo who, two days ago commented that he was sad, "they're giving him a taste of his own medicine".
                                            37 year old and La Coruña starter

                                            Valerón: "The world's best
                                            players in my position are Spanish"

                                            [foto de la noticia]
                                            09/03/2012
                                            Deportivo's midfielder Juan Carlos Valerón admits that he looks at every day as an opportunity to learn from other Spanish footballers who play in his position as "they are the best in world".
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                                              Liga BBVA / Check out all the shirt numbers

                                              Do you know your
                                              favourite player's shirt number?

                                              09/03/2012
                                              With the transfer window shut, all 20 clubs in the Spanish top flight have confirmed the shirt numbers their players will be wearing this season.
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                                              The jury said that they are an "example to follow"

                                              Casillas and Xavi,
                                              Prince of Asturias Award

                                              09/05/2012
                                              "Iker and Xavi have maintained a close friendship since they won the Under-20 Nigeria World Cup in 1999 and that relationship has grown stronger over time in spite of the confrontations and passions," said the jury.


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                                                "Well-deserved" winners of the P. Asturias award

                                                Blatter: "Iker and Xavi
                                                set an example to youngsters
                                                "

                                                [foto de la noticia]
                                                09/05/2012
                                                "I would like to extend my most sincere congratulations to Iker Casillas and Xavi Hernández on being chosen for the 2012 Prince of Asturias Award for Sport", stated FIFA president Joseph Blatter.
                                                  Fernando Torres will earn his 100th cap for Spain

                                                  "I'm lucky to form
                                                  part of this generation"

                                                  [foto de la noticia]
                                                  09/05/2012
                                                  "Many of us have been together for years. We've had some good times and bad times recently. Making the final eleven is very difficult in this squad. I hope to reach a hundred games and many more", he stated.
                                                    National Team / He is "unaffected" by the criticism

                                                    Jordi Alba: "Cesc will
                                                    have a great season"

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                                                    Miguel Ángel Lara. Madrid09/04/2012
                                                    Speaking from Spain's Las Rozas training facilities, Jordi Alba mentioned his teammate Cesc Fábregas, who has not started the season in full flow. "Cesc is a very important player for the club and the Spain team. He looks unaffected by these comments".
                                                      The Spain squad is training in Madrid

                                                      Xabi Alonso: "Villa will be
                                                      very important to us"

                                                      09/04/2012
                                                      [foto de la noticia]
                                                      The Real Madrid midfielder said that Spain players can't rest on their laurels. "We're well aware that our successes motivate our opponents, the same way those of others did for us in the past".
                                                        Interview with Joseph Blatter

                                                        "I told Villar he should
                                                        be FIFA president"

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                                                        O. Campillo, M. Lara & P. Brotons09/04/2012
                                                        MARCA publishes the first part of a long interview with current FIFA president Joseph (Sepp) Blatter. Aged 76, he has spent the last 14 years at the head of the international football federation.

                                                          They told him at the start of the summer

                                                          Barça wants to give Messi a pay rise

                                                          [foto de la noticia]
                                                          Luis F. Rojo. Barcelona09/05/2012
                                                          Two years ago Messi and Ronaldo were the two highest paid players in the world. People still think of them as being the best, along with Iniesta, but they are no longer the biggest earners by a long shot.
                                                            The club will sound out its members in a referendum

                                                            A new Camp Nou

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                                                            D. Piferrer. Barcelona09/05/2012
                                                            Barcelona will ask the Delegate's Assembly on 22nd September to approve the holding of a referendum amongst the 'Azulgrana' members to decide on the future of the Nou Camp.
                                                              He is scoring, but is less involved in the game

                                                              Messi, this season's king of pain

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                                                              Luis F. Rojo. Barcelona09/04/2012
                                                              Leo Messi is not in good shape. He has had problems with his adductor since the start of the season and has played in pain in all of the official games. He has undergone treatment to try to reduce the pain, though unsuccessfully.
                                                                "I haven't heard that Cesc is sad"

                                                                Zubizarreta: "Our
                                                                discussions are football related"

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                                                                09/04/2012
                                                                Barcelona's Director of Football, Andoni Zubizarreta, expressed his happiness that, in his club, discussions are football-related and not about external issues.
                                                                  Freixa in response to Cristiano's comments

                                                                  "We're all very happy at Barça"

                                                                  [foto de la noticia]
                                                                  09/04/2012
                                                                  "That's not the case for me at all. I'm very happy. Everyone's very happy here at Barça," assured the Barcelona spokesman, although he did not wish to speculate on Cristiano Ronaldo's comments, or his reasons for not being happy at Real Madrid.
                                                                    The 'Cristiano case' in Barcelona

                                                                    Rosell: "I don't care
                                                                    what they get up to at Madrid"

                                                                    [foto de la noticia]
                                                                    09/04/2012
                                                                    The Barça president instead sought to turn the attention back on the event he was attending at Figueres Town Hall – the announcement of a charity rugby match, all proceeds from which will go to helping the victims of the fire in the Empordà this past July.
                                                                      "Being an assistant isn't the same as being in charge"

                                                                      Cruyff airs doubts about Vilanova

                                                                      09/04/2012
                                                                      [foto de la noticia]
                                                                      "When Rijkaard and Guardiola took the hotseat you knew there was no way they were going to be daunted because they had the credentials and had been in dressing rooms like this one before. There was no doubt, you could tell from the off".
                                                                        After missing two chances on goal

                                                                        Opinions divided over Fàbregas

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                                                                        Gemma Herrero. Barcelona09/03/2012
                                                                        Cesc Fàbregas has not had a good start to the season and yesterday, rather than redeem himself, he managed to fuel doubts over him. The reaction from the stands goes to show that the debate is underway. There were times when some supporters whistled at him, while others applauded.
                                                                          The Argentinean failed to score against Valencia

                                                                          Valdés & Leo, Tito's ever-presents

                                                                          [foto de la noticia]
                                                                          09/03/2012
                                                                          Lionel Messi went without scoring a goal for the first time this season. The striker's effectiveness is so outstanding that it is news when he fails to score in a game. He had scored twice in the league against both Real Sociedad and Osasuna.
                                                                            International / "I'm happy and in good shape"

                                                                            Modric is all set to play for Croatia

                                                                            [foto de la noticia]
                                                                            09/04/2012
                                                                            The Real Madrid midfielder, Luka Modric, has trained for the first time with Croatia since joining his new club. "I'm happy and in good physical and mental shape".
                                                                            Sabella planning to call him up for October games

                                                                            Tevez, ever closer
                                                                            to playing in Argentina squad

                                                                            [foto de la noticia]
                                                                            09/03/2012
                                                                            "We know the problem he had. He's a great player. He's more and more on our radar", Sabella confirmed in Buenos Aires.
                                                                              Champions League

                                                                              Agüero: "I hope I can beat Madrid"

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                                                                              Verónica Brunati. Buenos Aires09/03/2012
                                                                              "Playing against big teams motivates me. I hope I can beat Madrid with City in the Champions League", was Sergio Agüero's emphatic response to being asked about the 'Blancos' on Monday.
                                                                                Spaniard on score-sheet against Liverpool

                                                                                Cazorla inspires Arsenal
                                                                                to victory at Anfield

                                                                                [foto de la noticia]
                                                                                09/03/2012
                                                                                Santi Cazorla inspired Arsenal to a 0-2 win over Liverpool at Anfield, scoring one goal and setting up the other.
                                                                                  Club deplores way Javi Martínez was signed

                                                                                  Athletic thinking of suing Bayern

                                                                                  [foto de la noticia]
                                                                                  09/03/2012
                                                                                  Athletic president Josu Urrutia said he was disappointed by the way in which the sale had been conducted. "Javi Martínez's decision saddens me, both as a member and a fan of Athletic", he stated.
                                                                                  "Even if they side with us, he'll never wear our shirt"

                                                                                  Levante protests
                                                                                  at Celtic's signing of Lassad

                                                                                  09/03/2012
                                                                                  [foto de la noticia]
                                                                                  Levante president Francisco Catalán assured that even if a European body sides with them in the case, Lassad will "never" wear a Levante shirt "in his life". He feels "cheated and misled" and will take "measures" after the player signed for Glasgow Celtic.
                                                                                  Atlético / 0.79 goals per match

                                                                                  'Tiger' never goes hungry

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                                                                                  J. F. Borrell. Madrid09/03/2012
                                                                                  Radamel Falcao shone against Chelsea with a fine exhibition of attacking play: three goals, one shot against the bar, and one header against a post.
                                                                                    Vuelta a España / Catalan extends lead

                                                                                    'Purito' eyes victory
                                                                                    from Cuitu Negru

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                                                                                    Enrique Bernaola09/03/2012
                                                                                    Joaquim 'Purito' Rodríguez strengthened his overall lead in the crucial stage 16 of the Vuelta a España, fending off a series of attacks from Alberto Contador.

                                                                                       

                                                                                      Results

                                                                                      MatchDay 4
                                                                                      Málaga - Levante 4:00 p.m.-
                                                                                      Valencia - Celta 6:00 p.m.-
                                                                                      Getafe - Barcelona 8:00 p.m.-
                                                                                      Sevilla - R. Madrid 10:00 p.m.-
                                                                                      Espanyol - Athletic Sun-0:00 p.m.-
                                                                                      Granada - Deportivo Sun-4:00 p.m.-
                                                                                      Osasuna - Mallorca Sun-6:00 p.m.-
                                                                                      R. Sociedad - Zaragoza Sun-7:50 p.m.-
                                                                                      Atlético - Rayo Sun-9:30 p.m.-
                                                                                      Valladolid - Betis Mon-9:30 p.m.-

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                                                                                      50 goals from the best scorer in history

                                                                                      Nobody scored so many goals before in all La Liga history. Messi has racked up 50, making him the most dangerous 'Pichichi' (top scorer) of all.

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                                                                                      The 21st century Ferrari

                                                                                      For over a decade, Ferrari has been developing its cars with varied success. Compare them all and analyze their performance through the championship results.

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                                                                                      Compare the new Ferrari F2012 to its predecessor

                                                                                      Innovative, risky and extreme. This is the new Ferrari F2012 that MARCA compared in detail to its predecessors in this interactive graphic.
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