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New Kit: Spain National Team 2nd Kit Euro 2012
Posted on February 29, 2012 | 1 CommentThe Spanish National Team have released their new away kit, just in time for the Euros and friendly against Venezuela. It looks a little like Uruguay’s kit no? ’La Azul Celeste’. The kit pays homage to past glory with the inscription inside the neck “CAMPEONES DE EUROPA (EUROPEAN CHAMPIONS)... -
I want to be Sergio Busquets
Posted on January 26, 2012 | 2 CommentsCraig Williams (twitter: @onlyscotinsama) is back to give praise to the often under appreciated Sergio Busquets. Barcelona’s home win against Real Betis marked a milestone 100th game for midfielder Sergio Busquets in the colors of the azulgrana, one that, at least by my reckoning, represents a cause... -
World’s Best Playmaker 2011
Posted on January 15, 2012 | 6 CommentsThe IFFHS has come out with their year end list of best of the best enganches. Once again Xavi Hernandez leads the pack for the 4th year in a row. Xavi beats out Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, Iniesta, Ozil, Xabi Alonso among others. Spanish Football is all about the creative... -
Transfer Rumors: Mario Götze to Real Madrid?
Posted on November 23, 2011 | 2 CommentsWith the January transfer window near, Guest writer Teresa Muñoz (@terrymunoz) joins us to take a look at one of starlets of the Bundesliga that could be heading to Spain. Enjoy! If you follow European football, specifically the Bundesliga, then you’ve probably heard of Mario Götze. Götze is a... -
Preview: England v Spain Friendly
Posted on November 12, 2011 | 11 CommentsThis probably is the biggest game played by England at Wembley in terms of the opponent, the reigning European and World Champion, Spain. The sort of game you would die for to see in a serious competition like the Euro or the World Cup. Instead we have to settle... -
Midfield Magicians: Xabi & Pirata RM @ UCLA day 4!!!
Posted on July 16, 2011 | No CommentsFinally Real Madrid, at the last minute, decided to have a training practice open to the public in the morning. It was on a first come, first serve basis and nearly 500 Madridistas were in attendance, a lot of families and fanaticos. Los Blancos also allowed the press to attend... -
The Fabio Coentrao & Rikki Carvalho Show
Posted on July 15, 2011 | No CommentsYou probably have figured out that Forza Futbol has been following Real Madrid in LA in full force, there are three of us taking turns going to training, taking photos, meeting people, attending the press conferences, meeting fans and reporting on the pre-season. We are just living the life and... -
USA v SPAIN – a fan’s perspective!
Posted on June 13, 2011 | No CommentsA few months ago, I heard the news that the Spain National team would come to the US to play the national team in Foxboro Massachusetts and well, I just had to be there. The last time that I had seen La Roja live was during the group stages of... -
The Most Expensive Spanish Player Transfers of All Time
Posted on February 11, 2011 | No CommentsIn honor of the 2011 Winter Transfer Market, I thought that I would do some anoraking and find out who are the most expensive Spanish Player transfers ever. Some of them are the well know Spanish Internationals, others hit the highest heights, but fell tragically short over the span of... -
World’s Best Playmaker 2010
Posted on January 14, 2011 | 1 CommentContinuing our look back at the year that was 2010, IFFHS (International Football Federation of History and Statistics), based out of Germany, has come out with various other accolades. This one is near and dear to my heart, Best Playmaker in the World, the creator, the maestro in the midfield....
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