Latest Primera Division Videos & Podcasts
Schuster unveiled as Malaga coach
5 hours ago
Ribery and Benzema trial adjourned
1 day ago
Lawyer explains Messi tax case
1 week ago
Messi investigated for tax fraud
1 week ago
Neymar can be better than Messi - Pele
2 weeks ago
Barcelona unveil Neymar
2 weeks ago
Pellegrini coy over future
2 weeks ago
Vilanova pleased with season
2 weeks ago
Share your thoughts
Comments
Page 1 of 205
Overview of Spain's U21s and a good profile of Lopetegui, who I believe to be following Del Bosque:
http://espnfc.com/blog/_/name/espnfcunited/id/7019
"Lopetegui's quiet leadership must not be underestimated. His background makes him the perfect man for the job. A Basque from Gipuzkoa country, a Real Sociedad academy graduate, he went on to play for both Real Madrid and Barcelona. Once considered the brightest goalkeeping prospect in Spain, Lopetegui didn't fulfill his potential, failing to compete with the legendary Paco Buyo at Real, and then losing the fight for the place between the posts to Carles Busquets, Sergio's father, at Camp Nou. Having had his spells at both big clubs, however, he knows their mentality perfectly, especially after he worked at Real Madrid B as a coach for a season. He can easily communicate to Basque and Catalan players in his squad, as well as the Madridistas."
http://espnfc.com/blog/_/name/espnfcunited/id/7019
"Lopetegui's quiet leadership must not be underestimated. His background makes him the perfect man for the job. A Basque from Gipuzkoa country, a Real Sociedad academy graduate, he went on to play for both Real Madrid and Barcelona. Once considered the brightest goalkeeping prospect in Spain, Lopetegui didn't fulfill his potential, failing to compete with the legendary Paco Buyo at Real, and then losing the fight for the place between the posts to Carles Busquets, Sergio's father, at Camp Nou. Having had his spells at both big clubs, however, he knows their mentality perfectly, especially after he worked at Real Madrid B as a coach for a season. He can easily communicate to Basque and Catalan players in his squad, as well as the Madridistas."
"Spain's teamwork on the pitch is beautiful to watch, and their devotion to total football is remarkable. Near the end of the first half, for example, right back Martin Montoya joined the attack, and when the ball was lost he started pressing the Italian keeper Francesco Bardi as if he were a center forward. At the other side of the pitch, it was Isco, the tournament's most brilliant player, taking Montoya's place in the defence. That is the way Spain play in all age groups, and that is how they rule the world."
La Liga Wrap Up
http://www.footytube.com/forums/the-stands-general-footy-banter/la-liga-modcast-season-wrap-and-transfer-wishlist-28233/
Feed back on the page appreciated :)))
http://www.footytube.com/forums/the-stands-general-footy-banter/la-liga-modcast-season-wrap-and-transfer-wishlist-28233/
Feed back on the page appreciated :)))
+2
https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=endscreen&v=4QXudHiHbuY&NR=1\
look forward to seeing villareal back where they belong :)
look forward to seeing villareal back where they belong :)
+1
The Sociedad articles are starting to rise. This one is on homegrown talent:
http://fourfourtwo.com/blogs/eurovision/archive/2013/06/14/sociedad-success-shows-homegrown-talent-can-still-prevail.aspx
http://fourfourtwo.com/blogs/eurovision/archive/2013/06/14/sociedad-success-shows-homegrown-talent-can-still-prevail.aspx
+1
"Pele said Wednesday that young Brazilian striker Neymar is better than the Argentina forward, and reiterated that he doesn't think Messi belongs in the conversation about who is the best player ever."
http://espn.go.com/sports/soccer/story/_/id/7800924/pele-says-lionel-messi-not-good-brazil-neymar
Barca did the smartest move in at least the past 10 years by getting Neymar. Good luck next season
http://espn.go.com/sports/soccer/story/_/id/7800924/pele-says-lionel-messi-not-good-brazil-neymar
Barca did the smartest move in at least the past 10 years by getting Neymar. Good luck next season
what a dickhead, such a legend but words coming from his mouth is beginning to piss ppl off. For god sake, neymar has yet to play in europe.
+1
Pele's just crassly supporting his countrymen, as well as trying to keep his legacy at the top. He comes across as easily threatened and jealous by others success.
Plus there's the whole Brasil v Argentina backdrop drama.
Plus there's the whole Brasil v Argentina backdrop drama.
If Pele appears to be a smug, it's all because of the verbal jabs and abuses thrown at him on a daily basis. It's easy here to judge people. Isn't it? A normal human reaction is to be defensive, and if you disagree that's fine, but you are WRONG....
Mad93 I suggest you to google quotes on Pele coming from Maradona. You will get an idea what Im talking about.
Mad93 I suggest you to google quotes on Pele coming from Maradona. You will get an idea what Im talking about.
The Inside Story of La Real’s Rapid Rise. Quality stuff.
http://www.just-football.com/2013/06/real-sociedad-inside-story-la-real-champions-league
Info on their newly appointed manager as well.
“It is the moment for [Arrasate] to assume this responsibility. Jagoba knows the internal workings at La Real absolutely and he has all the characteristics we were looking for. This is not an experiment – an experiment would be to bring in a coach from outside who did not know us.”
http://www.just-football.com/2013/06/real-sociedad-inside-story-la-real-champions-league
Info on their newly appointed manager as well.
“It is the moment for [Arrasate] to assume this responsibility. Jagoba knows the internal workings at La Real absolutely and he has all the characteristics we were looking for. This is not an experiment – an experiment would be to bring in a coach from outside who did not know us.”
+1
Great article!! Worth reading!Thx for sharing!
+2
"Then there is the inseparable pair of Iñigo Martínez and Asier Illarramendi, who had shorter journeys and used to share a taxi together for their first training sessions at the club. The man responsible for several of the recruitments from outside the area, Eric Olharts, used to drive Griezmann to training from school personally – it was a personal touch, a family one."
+1
"They have since tied down all their players to long term deals, inputting high release clauses of €30m all across the board for the most significant. At one point Griezmann did appear a handful, speaking to the media often about a move, but over the last year however the young Frenchman has toned down his icon status; it’s no surprise someone had a word within the walls of Zubieta."
+1
Also today is the Segunda division first round playoffs (2nd legs):
Almeria v Las Palmas
Girona v AD Alcorcon
Both matches ended 1-1 last week.
Almeria v Las Palmas
Girona v AD Alcorcon
Both matches ended 1-1 last week.
Almeria v Girona will compete for the final promotion spot.
Mt1234 who you hoping to win?
+1
Aye, I wish I knew more about the clubs. Completely unfamiliar with them. I don't think Girona ever played in the Primera Division, while Almeria has only (just recently) played 4 seasons in the top flight.
Do you have any insight into the clubs? Feel free to share any opinions you have.
Do you have any insight into the clubs? Feel free to share any opinions you have.
Almeria for me, there is some players that actually plays in the top flight and they still here.
Spain v Uruguay in the Confederations Cup today.
Mexico v Italy is the earlier match in the other group.
Group of death A: Brasil, Japan, Mexico, Italy
Group of death B: Spain, Uruguay, Nigeria, Tahiti
Mexico v Italy is the earlier match in the other group.
Group of death A: Brasil, Japan, Mexico, Italy
Group of death B: Spain, Uruguay, Nigeria, Tahiti
"Apparently, what tipped off investigators is the fact that 10 players were listed as dependents on his tax returns. If found guilty Messi could face up to six years in prison and a large fine, Better hope the Judge is not a Real Madrid fan."
http://www.footytube.com/forums/footytube-blog/transfer-roundup-13-6-messi-to-jail-torres-to-barcelona-28206/
http://www.footytube.com/forums/footytube-blog/transfer-roundup-13-6-messi-to-jail-torres-to-barcelona-28206/
You are a complete and total @Joke. Did you read the original article Matt (a quality Saints supporter) referenced?
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-22877408
It didn't say ANY of what you quoted above.
What you did quote was Matt's (uncited) conjecture. So you'll have to ask Matt where he picked up the obviously objective lines you quoted. Hopefully he wasn't lifting from dailymail, mirror, sun, or goal.com.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-22877408
It didn't say ANY of what you quoted above.
What you did quote was Matt's (uncited) conjecture. So you'll have to ask Matt where he picked up the obviously objective lines you quoted. Hopefully he wasn't lifting from dailymail, mirror, sun, or goal.com.
+1
Are you saying Matt is being dishonest too ? Or that just applies to me ? Lol You are exceedingly hypocritical recently. very stubborn too
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
... 205
Primera Division Stats
Primera Division Results
Sat 1st June
Sun 26th May
Mon 20th May
Sun 19th May
Sat 18th May
Mon 13th May
Sun 12th May
Show More ResultsPrimera Division Fixtures
Top Goalscorers |
|
| 45 | |
| 34 | |
| 28 | |
| 25 | |
| 24 | |
| 18 | |
| 18 | |
| 16 | |
| 14 | |
| 14 | |
Seeing Red |
 |
 |
| 11 | 3 | |
| 8 | 3 | |
| 14 | 2 | |
| 12 | 2 | |
| 11 | 2 | |
| 11 | 2 | |
| 11 | 2 | |
| 10 | 2 | |
| 10 | 2 | |
| 10 | 2 | |
Primera División Table
Form
PTS
GD
GA
GF
L
D
W
Pl
Pos
C/L
C/L Qualifying
UEFA Cup
Relegation
In the Primera Division Forum
by Daniel85
8 comments
Internationals
England
Arsenal
Aston Villa
Chelsea
Everton
Fulham
Liverpool
Manchester City
Manchester United
Newcastle United
Norwich City
Queens Park Rangers
Reading
Southampton
Stoke City
Sunderland
Swansea City
Tottenham Hotspur
West Bromwich Albion
West Ham United
Wigan Athletic
Italy
Spain
Germany
Portugal
Brazil
Greece
France
Argentina
Australia
Austria
Netherlands
Russia
Sweden
Turkey
Scotland
United States
They beat Girona 1-0 with another goal by Charles. Congrats!