Schuster plays down title talk after 'clasico' win (Reuters)

Are the French coming?

Soccer Source found this 12/21/2007 on sidelineviews.blogspot.com

Lyon is probably the most well-known and successful French team of all time. But is that enough for the U.S.? Do they draw fans here? Anyway, a source (an agent working for the club) told me that he was negotiating to bring the team to Los Angeles for ...

El Clasico: Barcelona vs Real Madrid

JohnST posted 12/22/2007 from soccernetlive.com

The mother of all football clashes: Barcelona against Real Madrid. El Clasico, as it is known in the Spanish press. Adding to the significance of this sold-out match at the Nou Camp is the fact that both Real Madrid and Barcelona, two most successful teams in Spain, are currently first and second in the Primera Liga.

Burly Beast bites Barca's title bid

bet345 posted 12/23/2007 from en.bet345.net

Julio Baptista's stunning half-volley earned Real Madrid a 1-0 win at Barcelona and gave the La Liga champions a seven-point lead at the top.

Liveblog: Barcelona v Real Madrid - El Clasico!!!

The Offside found this 12/24/2007 on real.theoffside.com

Hala Madrid! Good news, Madridistas! Your humble liveblogger is on the case for this monumental clash between La Liga titans Barcelona and our beloved Real Madrid. In the UK, the match will be broadcast at 6pm GMT on Sky Sports 3 for the first half ...

Bleacher Report Best Of 2007: The David Beckham Story

MVNsoccer posted 12/24/2007 from bleacherreport.com

Stunning pundits across Europe, Beckham declared via a news conference in January 2007 that he would join the Los Angeles Galaxy of Major League Soccer (MLS) after his contract with Real Madrid expired at the end of June. Among those stunned by the decision was Real Madrid manager Fabio Capello.