Copa del Rey: Real Madrid held by lowly Alicante

Can Eto’o make up for the loss of Messi?

du Nord found this 12/18/2007 on blogs.reuters.com

“They’ll be really happy about this in Madrid,” Barcelona sporting director Txiki Begiristain said after news Lionel Messi would miss this weekend’s “clasico” against Real because of a torn thigh muscle. But ...

Silly Season Approaches

The Offside found this 12/18/2007 on real.theoffside.com

Before you scroll down and read anything, please click on this link http://www.realmadrid.com/articulo/rma45300.htm and read the very important information! I apologize for not having posted in over a week, I was busy with final exams and papers, ...

Fabio Capello’s Salary and Choices for Backroom Staff Raise a Few Eyebrows in British Press

mcalcio posted 12/19/2007 from www.mcalcio.com

The official appoitment of Fabio Capello as England manager is getting plenty of coverage in the British press, especially the astronomical contract the Italian coach has signed with the English FA (over £4.8m i.e. €6.7m). The Daily Mirror’s headline (”CAPE££O”) is quite explicit in the matter & makes a strong suggestion along the lines "we paid you a sh**load of money, now get us a a World Cup".

Alicante vs Real Madrid

davesoccerfan18 posted 12/20/2007 from www.ifutbal.com

highlights of the game

2007/2008 Champions League 2nd Round Draw: Preview

mCalcio.com found this 12/20/2007 on soccerlens.com

Now that the group stage of the UEFA Champions League is complete, it’s time to look ahead to the draw for the first knockout round, which will be held next Friday. There are a lot of intriguing possibilities that could play out when the names ...