Spanish Football
Meticulous Machinations and Spanish Unease: Previewing Italy vs. Spain
Though Spain boast an excellent record against Italy in recent years, they still feel a profound unease when it comes to facing the canny Azzuri. Here, Jonathan Wilson previews their Round of 16 clash.
Porn Producer In David De Gea Case: “There Are Many More Players, But Police Don't Want to Know Names”
Ignacio Allende Fernández, otherwise known as Torbe, has reportedly made fresh allegations in a letter to a prominent porn actress.
The Cult: Fernando Torres
Ahead of Euro 2016 we're ushering four international football stars into The Cult. First up it's Spanish goalscoring conundrum Fernando Torres.
'Cholismo': How Diego Simeone Helped Transform Atlético’s Fans Into Winners
When he arrived, Atlético were four points above the relegation zone; now they're one of the most feared sides in Europe. Diego Simeone has made a hopeless club believe again.
La Liga Clubs to Be Fined For Allowing Empty Seats on TV Coverage
From next season onwards, the Spanish league will fine clubs for failing to fill seats covered by certain camera angles.
The Cult: Rivaldo
For much of his illustrious career, Rivaldo deserved even more than he ultimately received. But this was inevitable: there is always a price when you do things your own way.
Gary Neville Proves That Even the Brightest Footballers Make Horrible Errors of Judgement
Though it might have seemed like a convenient start in management for Gary Neville, the Valencia job came with a multitude of barely concealed pitfalls from the start
Zinedine Zidane and the Perils of Going Back
Zinedine Zidane and Stuart Pearce don't have a huge amount in common beyond a shared penchant for mildly psychopathic on-field violence. But the Frenchman would do well to look to Pearce as an example of the dangers of listening to your heart.
How 'Pro Evo' Has Become the La Liga of Soccer Games
Konami's series is akin to the Spanish League compared to FIFA's very English style of play.
Rayo Vallecano Recognise “Anonymous Heroes" With New Kits
Rayo Vallecano's new away kit honours society's unsung heroes. That makes them a seriously cool football club.
Real Madrid And The Problem With Rich Kids
Real Madrid got rid of manager Carlo Ancelotti after a brief, blameless, and successful stint. They don't seem to know why, but this club has never cared about that.
Xavi and the End
The end appears to have come for Xavi, the avatar of and prime mover in Spain's tiki-taka attack. These moments are always sad, but nothing ever really ends.