Messi! Messi! Messi! That was the name on everyone’s lips as the Barcelona man once again broke another record. This time though, it was Telmo Zarra’s long-standing supposedly unbeatable record that was shattered by the little Argentine. Lionel Messi hit a hattrick in what was meant to be a tough test for Barcelona at the Nou Camp against a Sevilla side enjoying a great season. … [Read more...]
Archives for November 2014
Watch all of Lionel Messi’s 253 La Liga goals
The internet is a wonderful place full of wonderful people, and one of them has given a great gift to the world—a video with all 253 of Lionel Messi's La Liga goals. … [Read more...]
Toni Kroos – his season so far
Without any shadow of a doubt 2014 has been a year to savour for Toni Kroos, winning the World Cup this summer in Brazil and subsequently earning a move to Champions League winners Real Madrid. Kroos has seen his stock increase dramatically since joining Real Madrid, with consistent displays of majestic passing of the highest order. Quality which has nullified the impact of losing such key loses as Xabi Alonso and Di Maria, who were the spine of the La Decima campaign. Xabi Alonso operated as the base of the midfield alongside Luka Modric, with the dynamic Di Maria just ahead of them. Which … [Read more...]
Chelsea star Filipe Luis reveals the key difference between the Premier League and La Liga, and also hails new boss, Jose Mourinho
Chelsea left-back Filipe Luis has revealed the real difference between the Premier League and La Liga is the determination of the players, insisting that playing in England is far more difficult than it is in Spain, according to ESPN. … [Read more...]
Atletico Madrid v Malaga – Match Preview
Malaga travel to the Estadio Vicente Calderon on Saturday knowing that a win will see them overtake Ateltico Madrid in the league table. The form of Los Boquerones in recent weeks has been excellent, a run of 5 successive league wins has seen them rise to sixth in the league table, 2 points behind current La Liga champions Atleti. … [Read more...]
Khedira future uncertain amidst Arsenal and Bayern rumours
Real Madrid midfielder Sami Khedira is making all sorts of headlines ahead of the January transfer window, with reports linking him with a move away from the Bernabeu. Arsenal, Manchester United and Bayern Munich are all interested in the German, whilst some media outlets are saying the Galacticos want to keep him. Reports on Spanish radio last night exclaimed that Khedira had agreed a pre-contract agreement to join Bayern Munich, dashing the hopes of both Arsenal and Manchester United. The clubs were all willing to meet Khedira's £10m valuation, but Bayern Munich look to have again … [Read more...]
More stars set to leave La Liga?
The likes of Angel Di Maria, Alexis Sanchez, Diego Costa, Cesc Fabregas and Ander Herrara all made big-money moves from Spain to England in the summer but are any more La Liga stars heading to the Premier League in January? … [Read more...]
Barcelona v Sevilla preview
Barcelona play host to Sevilla on Saturday following a league hiatus that saw ten of its regulars clad in national colours, rather than the blue and red of Barca. The Catalan club entered the international break off the back of a win, albeit over a lowly Almeria side. It was hardly a performance to instil confidence into fans and players alike. Though they began their league campaign impressively under new coach Luis Enrique, October's 3-1 defeat in El Clasico at the Bernabeu and the subsequent 1-0 home loss to Celta Vigo have led to questions being asked. … [Read more...]
Gunners chase Sevilla midfielder
Arsenal are looking to land Sevilla's Polish midfielder Grzegorz Krychowiak this January ahead of a reported £24m swoop. Krychowiak, 24, only moved to the Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan in the summer, but his impressive start to the season has already captured the attention of the Gunners. Borussia Dortmund and Inter Milan are other clubs reportedly chasing Krychowiak, who has become a wanted man around Europe since joining Sevilla. His buyout clause is £24m with Arsene Wenger reportedly willing to match that, keen to bring more defensive stability to the club. Adept as a defensive midfielder, 6'1 … [Read more...]
Merseyside clubs to battle over Barcelona defender Montoya
Everton are set to rival Liverpool to capture Barcelona's wantaway defender Martin Montonya, with the youngster expected to be sold in the upcoming transfer window. Montoya only signed a 5-year contract in the summer, but Spanish media are reporting that the 23-year-old will be sold, having failed to make an impression under Luis Enrique. The right-back has played just once this season, which was a start against Athletic Bilbao in early September, and has reportedly been told he can leave the Nou Camp. Liverpool had been seen as favourites to capture Montoya, but Everton have come into the … [Read more...]