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Spanish Football Results – 27th August 2012

August 27, 2012
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Spain played their second week-end of matches, the biggest surprise of which was Real Madrid going down 2-1 to Getafe, reaping only 1 point from their first two opening games.

Barcelona suffered at Osasuna as the home side held a one goal lead for over an hour until Messi woke up and scored two goals in 5 minutes.

Málaga drew 1-1 at home with Mallorca fielding a weakened league side in preparation for Tuesday’s return match against Panathinaikos, in the hope of qualifying for the Champions league for the first time in their history.

Valencia drew 3-3 at home with recently promoted side Deportivo. Atletico de Madrid trounced Athletic 4-0 with a hatrick from Falcao.

RESULTS

Real Sociedad 2-1 Celta
Betis 1-2 Rayo Vallecano
Espanyol 1-2 Zaragoza
Málaga 1-1 Mallorca
Osasuna 1-2 Barcelona
Granada 1-1 Sevilla
Valencia 3-3 Deportivo
Valladolid 2-0 Levante
Atlético de Madrid 4-0 Athletic

TABLE

1 Barcelona 6
2 Valladolid 6
3 Rayo Vallecano 6
4 Atlético de Madrid 4
5 Deportivo 4
6 Mallorca 4
7 Sevilla 4
8 Málaga 4
9 Betis 3
10 Getafe 3
11 Real Zaragoza 3
12 R. Sociedad 3
13 Valencia 2
14 Real Madrid 1
15 Granada 1
16 Levante 1
17 Espanyol 0
18 Celta 0
19 Osasuna 0
20 Athletic 0

Spain Football Results – 21st August 2012

August 21, 2012
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Spain’s La Liga kicked off at the week-end with games over three days, marked by certain controversy as some games were played at 11.00 pm, to suit TV schedules.

This move was not popular with players or fans and will only be repeated once more next week-end, thereafter returning to normal playing times ( at least, for Spain!)

Málaga played the first game of the season, winning 0-1 away, the goal scored by the youngest player ever to do so in the league and also on his debut for Málaga, the Cameroon player, 16-year-old Fabrice Olinga.

Barcelona got off to a great start with their new coach, winning 5-1 against Real Sociedad. On the other hand, Real Madrid let slip a victory at home, only being able to draw 1-1 with Valencia.

There was a cracker opening game in Bilbao where the home side went down 3-5 to Betis.

RESULTS

Celta de Vigo 0 – 1 Málaga

Sevilla 2 – 1 Getafe

Mallorca 2 – 1 Espanyol

Athletic Club 3 – 5 Real Betis

Real Madrid 1 – 1 Valencia

Barcelona 5 – 1 Real Sociedad

Levante 1 – 1 Atlético Madrid

Deportivo La Coruña 2 – 0 Osasuna

Rayo Vallecano 1 – 0 Granada

Real Zaragoza 0 – 1 Real Valladolid

TABLE

1 Barcelona 3

2 Betis 3

3 Deportivo 3

4 Mallorca 3

5 Sevilla 3

6 Málaga 3

7 R.Vallecano 3

8 Valladolid 3

9 At.Madrid 1

10 Levante 1

11 R.Madrid 1

12 Valencia 1

13 Espanyol 0

14 Getafe 0

15 Celta Vigo 0

16 Granada 0

17 Zaragoza 0

18 Athletic 0

19 Osasuna 0

20 R.Sociedad 0

CHAMPIONS LEAGUE

Tomorrow sees Málaga play their first leg qualifying Champions game against Panathinaikos at home in the Rosaleda stadium, kick-off at 20.45.

International athletes train in Nerja for London 2012 Olympics

July 23, 2012
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Athletes from Ireland, Great Britain and Australia are using the Nerja athletics ground to do their final training for the London Olympics which starts in just four days.

Those interviewed said that they found the installations in great shape and were very appreciative of the friendly local atmosphere. Amongst the athletes were Joanne Cuddihy, a 400 metre runner, and Irish Champion. Michelle Carey, also from Ireland was practising for the 400 x 400 relay. Both gained entry into the London Olympics by qualifying in the recent European Athletics Championship in Helsinki.

From Perth in Australia, Lynday Peakin was shaping up also for the 400 x 400 relay. From Britain, Faye Harding y Elaine O’Neill, although not classified for London, were practising for other championships to take place later in the season.

José Alberto Tomé, the Nerja council member for sport, was most enthusiastic that top athletes should choose Nerja for training and went on to say that all of those present were vey pleased with the standard of the grounds.

The Nerja Athletic Association is one of the most successful athletic clubs in Spain with continuous and ongoing success at national and International level.

Malaga FC warms up for Champions with pre-season match against Everton

July 1, 2012
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Malaga’s historic entry into the Champions League for next season is subject to a 2 leg qualifying game at the end of August.

To prepare for these games, Everton football club have announced a pre-season friendly with Malaga here on the Costa del Sol at the Rosaleda stadium on August 11th.

Supporters of Malaga are looking forward to matches with the European football elite this coming season and this is a perfect warm-up for things to come.

UPDATE: Tickets for the Costa del Sol Trophy are now available at the Rosaleda ground from today 13th July, or online at ticketmaster.com, ranging from 15 – 70 Euros.

“Sir” David Beckham lights the Olympic flame on British soil

May 18, 2012
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The gold painted British Airways flight from Greece landed at the Royal Naval Air Station Culdrose in Cornwall at 19.31 (BST) carrying the Olympic flame with Princess Anne, Seb Coe, David Beckham, Olympics minister Hugh Robertson, London Mayor Boris Johnson and five young people from the UK.

After a welcoming ceremony at the foot of the aircraft David Beckham lit the Olympic torch from the lantern that had been carried on board the flight from Greece.

Tomorrow, the 70-day Olympic Torch Relay will start from Land’s End and will employ 8.000 bearers who will carry the torch within 10 miles of 95% of the population of the UK, Isle of Man, Guernsey and Jersey including an excursion to Northern Ireland.

Whilst David Beckham was in Greece, Greek Olympic officials accidently “knighted” him before the Queen has been able to grant him the distinction. On arrival at the Royal Navy airbase, the BBC presenter greeted him jokingly as “Sir” David Beckham, bringing a roar from the crowd present.

Olympic Torch Relay route

May 18, 2012
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Follow the Olympic Torch Relay route starting tomorrow 19th May from Land’s End and see in detail every town and village that is passes through until it reaches the Olympic Stadium on the 27th July.

More than 8.000 bearers will carry the torch within 10 miles of 95% of the population of the UK, Isle of Man, Guernsey and Jersey including an excursion to Northern Ireland.

There will be many special events and celebrations along the way, all details of which are available on the Route Map to be found below:

Olympic Torch Relay route

Foreign athletes train in Nerja for the summer olympics in London

April 17, 2012
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Athletes from abroad are using the Municipal Sports Ground in Nerja to train for the Olympics to be held this year in London.

The council member for sport, José Alberto Tomé, said that this had been achieved through a program devised by the town hall of Nerja to promote “sport tourism” in conjunction with sporting federations from different countries. Over the winter, many athletes and footballers have used the facilities taking advantage of the mild climate to keep fit and maintain training levels whilst also enjoying the hospitality that Nerja has to offer.

In addition to the benefits obtained by the athletes, the town also profits from increased hotel and rental accommodation in the winter time.

Norwich City F.C. visits Nerja in preparation for next Premier game

March 7, 2012
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The team of the English Premier League, Norwich City FC, ranked in the middle of the table, chose the town of Nerja to continue their preparation in the Premier League and their next match against bottom of the league Wigan on Saturday, which will be broadcast on Sky Sports from four in the afternoon.

The team’s coach, Paul Lambert, who counts amongst his successes winning the Champions League in 1997 when he managed Borussia Dortmund and beat Juventus 3 – 1 in the final. In the ranks of the English team figures the Spaniard Daniel Ayala, who has played for Valencia and Liverpool.

The team was very satisfied with the sports facilities provided but the Nerja sports ground had to adapt to certain tastes and needs. The grass had to be cut as the northern European teams prefer shorter grass than those in the south of the continent.

The team, which will be in Nerja until Thursday, is staying at the Hotel Nerja Club, opposite the sports facilities, which today received a delegation headed by the Municipal Councilor for Sports and Tourism, José Alberto Tomé and Bernardo Pozuelo. Tome has welcomed the presence in Nerja of this team and after discussions, “is likely to visit Nerja next season without ruling out the possibility that other clubs in the Premier League also may come,” said the council member. In addition to the excellent facilities, “the British have also stressed the treatment received by the facility staff, stating they felt at home,” said the Council member for Sports.

Councilor for Tourism, Bernardo Pozuelo, stressed the importance of Nerja, “not only from a tourist point of view, but also from a sporting viewpoint, hosting elite teams such as Norwich City FC puts Nerja in the Premiership spotlight.”

The reason for the team’s presence in Nerja is Jeff Wood, the goalkeeping coach, who lived in the town for eight years. In addition to the facilities and the treatment received, the technician pointed out the weather and the value for money compared to other destinations in southern Europe where the team has trained in previous years.

Team members received some souvenirs of Nerja whilst the town hall was presented with an autographed shirt.

F1 pre-season testing gets under way at Jerez

February 1, 2012
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The new 2012 Formula 1 season gets under way next week as the first official testing takes place at Jerez in southern Spain, from 7th – 10th February.

McLaren have unveiled their new MP4-27 model today (1st Feb) and Lewis Hamilton said: “It is a fantastic car, I am looking forward to driving next week in Jerez.”

The circuit is easily accessible by motorway from anywhere along the Costa del Sol. Practice starts at 9.00 am and runs through to around 5.00 pm with an entrance cost of just 10 Euros, 20 Euros for the VIP pass and access to the grandstand opposite the pit lane.

If you’ve never experienced the sight and sounds of an F1 car, this is your chance!

All the teams will be out with their new cars, eager to put some miles on the clock as Formula 1 pre-season testing is limited before the season starts on 16th – 18th March in Australia.

Lewis Hamilton and Jenson Button will be among the Formula One elite heading to Andalucia this month. Button will be appearing on the 7th & 8th whilst Hamilton will test on the 9th & 10th.

Ferrari have confirmed that Felipe Massa will be driving the 2012 model at Jerez on the 7th & 8th, and Fernando Alonso on the 9th & 10th.

Both of Red Bull’s drivers will also be present, Mark Webber on the 7th & 8th, and Sebastian Vettel on the 9th & 10th.

Kimi Raikkonen will also be in attendance after returning to the sport with Lotus F1. Williams will unveil their 2012 car, the FW34, at the first pre-season test.

2012 Teams & Drivers

Team	Drivers & Principal	Car Profile
	1. Sebastian Vettel (DEU) 2. Mark Webber (AUS) P. Christian Horner Engine: Renault
	3. Jenson Button (GBR) 4. Lewis Hamilton (GBR) P. Martin Whitmarsh Engine: Mercedes
	5. Fernando Alonso (ESP) 6. Felipe Massa (BRA) P. Stefano Domenicali Engine: Ferrari
	7. Michael Schumacher (DEU) 8. Nico Rosberg (DEU) P. Ross Brawn Engine: Mercedes
	9. Kimi Raikkonen (FIN) 10. Romain Grosjean (FRA) P. Eric Boullier Engine: Renault
	11. Paul Di Resta (GBR) 12. Nico Hulkenburg (DEU) P. Vijay Mallya Engine: Mercedes
	14. Kamui Kobayashi (JAP) 15. Sergio Perez (MEX) P. Peter Sauber Engine: Ferrari
	16. Daniel Ricciardo (AUS) 17. Jean-Eric Vergne (FRA) P. Franz Tost Engine: Ferrari
	18. Pastor Maldonado (VEN) 19. Bruno Senna (BRA) P. Frank Williams Engine: Renault
	20. Heikki Kovalainen (FIN) 21. Jarno Trulli (ITA) P. Tony Fernandez Engine: Renault
	22. Pedro de la Rosa (ESP) 23. Not decided yet P. Colin Kolles Engine: Cosworth
	24. Timo Glock (DEU) 25. Charles Pic (FRA) P. John Booth Engine: Cosworth

The 2012 Formula One Calendar:

01	2012 FORMULA 1 AUSTRALIAN GRAND PRIX (Melbourne)	16 – 18 Mar
02	2012 FORMULA 1 PETRONAS MALAYSIA GRAND PRIX (Kuala Lumpur)	23 – 25 Mar
03	2012 FORMULA 1 UBS CHINESE GRAND PRIX (Shanghai)	13 – 15 Apr
04	2012 FORMULA 1 GULF AIR BAHRAIN GRAND PRIX (Sakhir)	20 – 22 Apr
05	2012 FORMULA 1 SPANISH GRAND PRIX SANTANDER (Catalunya)	11 – 13 May
06	2012 FORMULA 1 MONACO GRAND PRIX (Monte Carlo)	24 – 27 May
07	2012 FORMULA 1 CANADIAN GRAND PRIX (Montréal)	08 – 10 Jun
08	2012 FORMULA 1 GRAND PRIX OF EUROPE (Valencia)	22 – 24 Jun
09	2012 FORMULA 1 SANTANDER BRITISH GRAND PRIX (Silverstone)	06 – 08 Jul
10	2012 FORMULA 1 GERMAN GRAND PRIX (Hockenheim)	20 – 22 Jul
11	2012 FORMULA 1 HUNGARIAN GRAND PRIX (Budapest)	27 – 29 Jul
12	2012 FORMULA 1 SHELL BELGIAN GRAND PRIX (Spa-Francorchamps)	31 Aug – 02 Sep
13	2012 FORMULA 1 ITALIAN GRAND PRIX (Monza)	07 – 09 Sep
14	2012 FORMULA 1 SINGTEL SINGAPORE GRAND PRIX (Singapore)	21 – 23 Sep
15	2012 FORMULA 1 JAPANESE GRAND PRIX (Suzuka)	05 – 07 Oct
16	2012 FORMULA 1 KOREAN GRAND PRIX (Yeongam)	12 – 14 Oct
17	2012 FORMULA 1 AIRTEL INDIAN GRAND PRIX (New Delhi)	26 – 28 Oct
18	2012 FORMULA 1 ETIHAD AIRWAYS ABU DHABI GRAND PRIX (Yas Marina)	02 – 04 Nov
19	2012 FORMULA 1 UNITED STATES GRAND PRIX (Austin)	16 – 18 Nov
20	2012 FORMULA 1 BRASILIAN GRAND PRIX (São Paulo)	23 – 25 Nov

Presentation of the new McLaren MP4-27

Spain to play Venezuela in football friendly at the Rosaleda in Malaga on 29th February

January 21, 2012
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World Cup champion Spain will play Venezuela in a friendly in February at the Rosaleda stadium in Malaga as it prepares for this summer’s European Championship.

The Feb. 29 match will be the last for Spain before coach Vicente del Bosque releases his squad list for the June 8 – July 1 European tournament in Poland and Ukraine. Spain will look to become the first team to successfully defend its European title after winning the World Cup, and be the first team to win consecutive European Championships, World Cups and European Championship again, back-to-back.

Spain plays its first game against Italy on June 10 before matches against Ireland and Croatia in Group C.

Spain beat Venezuela 3-0 in a match played in the South American country in June 2011.

Proceeds from the match will go to the Spanish Association of Football Players.

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