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May 1, 2009July 25, 2018 David

Barcelona, La Liga, Real Madrid

El Clasico Key To Title

Spain’s ‘El Clasico’ between Real Madrid and Barcelona is already one of the biggest club matches in world football but has added significance this time with champions Real only four points behind leaders Barca.

Real host the Catalans at the Bernabeu on Saturday knowing victory will put them within one point of their arch rivals with four matches left, while Barca can take a huge step towards a first league triumph in three years.

“Winning the Clasico is the key,” former Real midfielder Zinedine Zidane said on Real’s website. “Beating Barcelona would send a signal and create a great chance to be league champions,” he added. “If Real Madrid win everything will be different and the league can have a new frontrunner.” Read more... (496 words, estimated 1:59 mins reading time)

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February 12, 2009July 7, 2018 David

La Liga, Man Utd., Real Madrid

Real above United again in rich list

Manchester United may be about to reveal record profits – but they still lag behind Real Madrid in the list of the world’s richest clubs.The strength of the euro against the pound has helped Real Madrid maintain their position at the top, despite a 21% increase in revenue for reigning European champions United, according to the Deloitte Football Money League.
Barcelona are third in the list, while Bayern Munich have climbed above Chelsea (fifth) and Arsenal (sixth) to be fourth.

United are due to announce their figures shortly, but Deloitte are predicting the club will reveal revenue of £257million in 2007/08 compared to £210million in the previous 12 months. Read more... (464 words, estimated 1:51 mins reading time)

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February 12, 2009July 7, 2018 David

News, Real Madrid

Real Madrid Richest Soccer Club in the World

According to the new figures released by the accounting firm Deloitte, Real Madrid remain the richest club in world football as ranked by annual revenues, closely followed byManchester United. Having won the Premier League and Champions League in 2008, United would have overhauled the Spaniards at the top of the Deloitte Football Money League had it not been for the depreciation of the pound.

And were it not for the effects of the fluctuation in the exchange rate, there would be nine English clubs in the top 20 rather than the seven that feature now. It has been suggested that the devaluation of the pound could even affect the ability of the top English clubs to attract the biggest names to the Premier League. Read more... (791 words, estimated 3:10 mins reading time)

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November 30, 2008June 26, 2014 David

Champions League, Europa League, Europe, La Liga, Real Madrid

La Liga News You Might Have Missed

With a host of La Liga news-and-information sites and blogs found throughout the Internet, Soccer Tickets Online points you towards some of this month’s more interesting topics. Read more... (156 words, estimated 37 secs reading time)

Diego Forlan Sets His Sights on the 2009-10 UEFA Champions League – Forlan leads his club Atletico Madrid with 6 league goals. He and his teammates have already qualified for the final 16 in the UEFA Champions League, but Forlan wants to see his club push for a top-four league spot by January. Will Atletico catch up to the likes of Valencia, Real Madrid, and Barcelona by the mid-season break?

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August 5, 2008December 13, 2014 David

Arsenal, Europe, La Liga, Man Utd., Premier League, Real Madrid

Real Madrid Adds Another Dutchman to the Mix

The La Liga outfit now sports four Dutch internationals after today’s official announcement concerning the acquisition of midfielder Rafael van der Vaart. The 25-year-old has penned a five-year contract. Along with winger Arjen Robben, forward Ruud van Nistelrooy, midfielder Wesley Sneijder, and youngster Royston Drenthe, Real Madrid looks prepared to field an Oranje-centric squad. Sneijder, Robben, van der Vaart, and van Nistelrooy all factored into the Netherlands performance at Euro 2008. Sneijder was named to the Euro 2008 Team of the Tournament. The foursome also accounted for five goals this past June. Read more... (202 words, estimated 48 secs reading time)

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July 25, 2008December 13, 2014 David

Barcelona, La Liga, Real Madrid

Looking Ahead to La Liga

This upcoming season in Spain promises to be an exciting one with FC Barcelona aiming to dethrone the two-time defending champion’s Real Madrid. Last season Madrid ended up finishing 18 points ahead of third-place Barcelona and the two games this season will go a long way to seeing if the new Barcelona can close the gap.

After the first match at the Camp Nou on Dec. 14 (Buy FC Barcelona – Real Madrid Tickets December 14), the two clubs will meet again at the Bernabeu on May 3 (Buy Real Madrid – FC Barcelona Tickets May 3rd). After the May 3rd game each team will have four more league games to play a pivotal role in this year’s Championship race. Read more... (376 words, estimated 1:30 mins reading time)

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July 17, 2008July 16, 2008 David

Man Utd., Real Madrid

Sneijder Puts Boot Into Ronaldo

Real Madrid star Wesley Sneijder is not impressed by his teams pursuit of Manchester United star Cristiano Ronaldo. Real are the current La Liga champions and Sneijder doesn’t think that they need Ronaldo.

“To me this Madrid side doesn’t need to make signings. We’ve been very solid and the team has improved. This squad is quite strong and is going to be even better next year.”

And Sneijder claims Real already have a player of similar stature to Ronaldo within their ranks. Read more... (204 words, estimated 49 secs reading time)

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July 15, 2008July 15, 2008 David

Arsenal, Barcelona, Europe, La Liga, Liverpool, Premier League, Real Madrid

European Transfer News

Beleaguered ex-Manchester City striker Georgios Samaras has made a permanent move to SPL side Celtic. The 23-year-old Greek international joined City for £6million in January 2006 yet failed to find his niche with the Premiership club.

Also from the Manchester City front, boss Mark Hughes will move his attention toward acquiring several more players to bolster the squad now that the tabled £25.5million offer for Barcelona playmaker Ronaldinho looks unlikely to be accepted.

In Serie A news, Juventus has signed Danish midfielder Christian Poulsen from Sevilla to a four-year contract. The transfer cost the Italian club £7.8million. Read more... (237 words, estimated 57 secs reading time)

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July 9, 2008January 9, 2013 David

Arsenal, Europe, Liverpool, Man Utd., Real Madrid

Top 5 Pre-Season Games

Pre-season is Europe is right on top of us and I was thinking today that if I had an unlimited budget what pre-season friendlies would I want to see. These are the five that I came up with.

August 1st – Celtic – Tottenham Hotspur – Port of Rotterdam Tournament. Anytime it is an England vs Scotland match-up the atmosphere is something special even when the game is played in Holland.

August 2nd. Manchester United v RCD Espanyol – Solskjaer Testimonial: Man United first home game since winning the European Cup will make this an extra special event. I am sure the Cup will make its way around Old Trafford. – Solskjaer Testimonial: Manchester United – Espanyol Tickets Read more... (213 words, estimated 51 secs reading time)

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June 30, 2008 David

Barcelona, Chelsea, Europe, La Liga, Man Utd., Premier League, Real Madrid

European Transfer Questions

On the eve of the transfer period, European clubs begin to maneuver for their primary and secondary targets. Here are several questions to consider:

1. Will Cristiano Ronaldo stay or will he go? All signs point to the Manchester United star moving to Real Madrid. Will the Spanish outfit be able to come up with enough cash to secure the services of the world’s greatest player?

2. Will A.C. Milan, Manchester City, or another club land Barcelona’s Ronaldinho? Argentine superstar and fellow teammate Lionel Messi wants the Brazilian to remain with the Catalan outfit, but it looks like Ronaldinho is moving on. Read more... (231 words, estimated 55 secs reading time)

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