http://www.mail.com/in-en/organizations/20130-valencia-cf.html Mail.com - the best personalized free web-based Email en en http://sec-s.uicdn.com/mail.com/2.28/img/mailcom_logo_rss.png http://www.mail.com/in-en/organizations/20130-valencia-cf.html http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/soccer/2105150-column-german-domination-football.html PARIS (AP) — In football, is Germany a nation of chokers? The big surprise about the Champions League final on Saturday isn't the teams — Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund, both superb. It is that such an all-German contest to become Europe's top club has taken so long to materialize. With the largest economy and population in Europe... Thu, 23 May 2013 13:24:27 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/soccer/2105150-column-german-domination-football.html 2013-05-23T13:24:27Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/soccer/2095216-sociedad-valencia-win-to-stay-fight-4th.html BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Real Sociedad came back to win 2-1 at Sevilla and Valencia beat Getafe 1-0 on Saturday as both teams remained locked on points in their fight for a fourth-place finish in the Spanish league. Sociedad remained ahead of fifth-place Valencia on head-to-head goal difference and in control of Spain's last Champions League spot with two ... Sat, 18 May 2013 22:52:50 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/soccer/2095216-sociedad-valencia-win-to-stay-fight-4th.html 2013-05-18T22:52:50Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/soccer/2089774-madrid-to-play-atletico-copa-del-rey-final.html BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — With a return to England looking likely, Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho can go out a winner when his team plays crosstown rival Atletico Madrid on Friday in the Copa del Rey final. Luckily for Mourinho and Madrid, Atletico has been incapable of winning a Spanish capital derby so far this millennium. Atletico's last victory over it... Thu, 16 May 2013 19:38:29 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/soccer/2089774-madrid-to-play-atletico-copa-del-rey-final.html 2013-05-16T19:38:29Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/soccer/2090128-nasri-gourcuff-uruguay-brazil-matches.html PARIS (AP) — France coach Didier Deschamps recalled midfielders Yoann Gourcuff and Samir Nasri on Thursday for two friendly matches against Uruguay and Brazil next month. FC Porto defender Eliaquim Mangala and Saint-Etienne midfielder Josuha Guilavogui were among the surprise selections as Deschamps uses the matches to test out younger players. But Patric... Thu, 16 May 2013 13:47:06 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/soccer/2090128-nasri-gourcuff-uruguay-brazil-matches.html 2013-05-16T13:47:06Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/soccer/2080076-messi-injured-barca-wins-to-spark-party.html MADRID (AP) — Not even an injury to Lionel Messi in the 2-1 victory over Atletico Madrid on Sunday could dampen Barcelona's celebrations at winning its 22nd Spanish league title. Messi started his first match in six rounds because of a recurring right hamstring injury, but he left the field in the 68th minute with Barcelona trailing 1-0 to Radamel Falcao'... Sun, 12 May 2013 21:26:53 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/soccer/2080076-messi-injured-barca-wins-to-spark-party.html 2013-05-12T21:26:53Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/soccer/2073600-barca-clinch-spanish-league-title-atletico.html MADRID (AP) — Real Madrid has done its best to delay the inevitable, but Barcelona has another chance to finally clinch the Spanish league title this weekend. A win by Barcelona at Atletico Madrid on Sunday will seal the Catalan club's 22nd league title and fourth in five years - although the team may already be champions by then if Madrid drops points at... Thu, 09 May 2013 10:27:37 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/soccer/2073600-barca-clinch-spanish-league-title-atletico.html 2013-05-09T10:27:37Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/soccer/2062952-ronaldo-nets-2-madrid-delays-barca-title.html BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Cristiano Ronaldo headed in two goals to help Real Madrid beat Valladolid 4-3 in the Spanish league on Saturday, but the entertaining win was overshadowed by growing dissatisfaction with coach Jose Mourinho for criticizing the club. Madrid's ninth straight home win in league play denied Barcelona the chance to clinch the league tit... Sat, 04 May 2013 22:33:18 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/soccer/2062952-ronaldo-nets-2-madrid-delays-barca-title.html 2013-05-04T22:33:18Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/soccer/2058030-loss-barcelona-clinch-spanish-title.html BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Dethroned as Europe's dominant team, Barcelona can begin rebuilding its reputation by clinching the Spanish league title this weekend. Barcelona can secure its 22nd domestic title and its fourth in five years if it beats Real Betis at Camp Nou on Sunday and second-place Real Madrid drops points at home against Valladolid the day be... Thu, 02 May 2013 09:58:12 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/soccer/2058030-loss-barcelona-clinch-spanish-title.html 2013-05-02T09:58:12Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/soccer/2049564-sociedad-beats-valencia-to-cement-hold-4th-spot.html BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Real Sociedad striker Imanol Agirretxe scored two goals and set up a third in a highly entertaining 4-2 comeback win over Valencia on Sunday. Sociedad's victory strengthened its hold on fourth place and Spain's last Champions League berth by increasing its lead to five points over fifth-place Valencia with five rounds left. "We too... Sun, 28 Apr 2013 21:35:05 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/soccer/2049564-sociedad-beats-valencia-to-cement-hold-4th-spot.html 2013-04-28T21:35:05Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/soccer/2043670-europe-barcelona-win-league.html BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — On the brink of exiting the Champions League, Barcelona can find some immediate solace by clinching its 22nd Spanish league title this weekend. The Catalan club will win its fourth domestic trophy in five seasons if it beats Athletic Bilbao on Saturday and Atletico Madrid breaks its 24-game winless run against Real Madrid, which is... Thu, 25 Apr 2013 17:06:13 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/soccer/2043670-europe-barcelona-win-league.html 2013-04-25T17:06:13Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/soccer/2034504-falcao-atletico-1-0-win-sevilla.html BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Radamel Falcao scored his 25th goal of the Spanish league season to give Atletico Madrid a hard-fought 1-0 win at Sevilla and keep his team in the hunt for a second-place finish on Sunday. Also, Real Sociedad extended its unbeaten run to 14 straight games by drawing 0-0 at Osasuna, while Espanyol beat nine-man Getafe 2-0 for its th... Sun, 21 Apr 2013 21:54:55 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/soccer/2034504-falcao-atletico-1-0-win-sevilla.html 2013-04-21T21:54:55Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/soccer/2033464-barcelona-madrid-win-champions-semis.html BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Cesc Fabregas scored late to give Barcelona a hard-fought 1-0 win over Levante, while Real Madrid beat Real Betis 3-1 on Saturday as both Spanish powerhouses prepared for the Champions League semifinals. With top-scorer Lionel Messi out trying to heal his right hamstring in time for Tuesday's first leg at Bayern Munich, Barcelona's... Sat, 20 Apr 2013 21:56:55 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/soccer/2033464-barcelona-madrid-win-champions-semis.html 2013-04-20T21:56:55Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/soccer/2028872-eu-examines-valencias-backing-football-clubs.html VALENCIA, Spain (AP) — The European Union is investigating the Spanish regional government of Valencia for its guarantee of loans taken out by local football clubs. A government official told The Associated Press on Thursday that the EU requested information on loan guarantees made by the regional government for Valencia and lower-division clubs Elche and... Thu, 18 Apr 2013 18:06:25 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/soccer/2028872-eu-examines-valencias-backing-football-clubs.html 2013-04-18T18:06:25Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/soccer/2017668-deportivo-escapes-drop-zone-with-win-levante.html BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Deportivo La Coruna rolled to a 4-0 victory at Levante to provisionally escape the Spanish league's relegation zone for the first time in 18 weeks after its fourth consecutive win on Saturday. Also, Malaga forward Julio Baptista struck in injury time to grab a 1-0 win over visiting Osasuna four days after the Costa del Sol side was... Sat, 13 Apr 2013 22:41:57 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/soccer/2017668-deportivo-escapes-drop-zone-with-win-levante.html 2013-04-13T22:41:57Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/soccer/2015334-di-stefano-released-hospital.html VALENCIA, Spain (AP) — Football great Alfredo Di Stefano has been released from hospital following a routine checkup of his heart condition. The Argentine-born Di Stefano was admitted on Tuesday to Valencia's La Fe hospital. In 2005, he received a pacemaker at the facility after suffering a myocardial infarction. The 86-year-old Di Stefano is a former for... Fri, 12 Apr 2013 10:03:09 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/soccer/2015334-di-stefano-released-hospital.html 2013-04-12T10:03:09Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/soccer/2010464-alfredo-di-stefano-making-progress-hospital.html VALENCIA, Spain (AP) — Football great Alfredo Di Stefano is making good progress in a Spanish hospital where he is undergoing a routine check-up of his heart condition. The Argentine-born Di Stefano, a Real Madrid honorary president and former forward, was admitted Tuesday to Valencia's La Fe hospital. In 2005, he received a pacemaker at the facility afte... Wed, 10 Apr 2013 13:55:14 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/soccer/2010464-alfredo-di-stefano-making-progress-hospital.html 2013-04-10T13:55:14Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/soccer/2008348-di-stefano-hospital-routine-check-up.html VALENCIA, Spain (AP) — Football great Alfredo Di Stefano will spend a few days in a hospital in eastern Spain for a routine check-up of his heart condition. The Argentine-born former Real Madrid forward and current honorary president of the club was admitted Tuesday to Valencia's La Fe hospital where in 2005 he received a pacemaker after suffering a myoca... Tue, 09 Apr 2013 16:07:08 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/soccer/2008348-di-stefano-hospital-routine-check-up.html 2013-04-09T16:07:08Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/soccer/2003450-9-man-atletico-sputters-to-0-0-draw-getafe.html BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Nine-man Atletico Madrid sputtered to a 0-0 draw at Getafe Sunday in the Spanish league, as Diego Simeone's team fell further adrift of Real Madrid in their fight for a second-place finish. Atletico has only one win in its last five games and failed to match Madrid's victory from Saturday to fall four points behind the defending ch... Sun, 07 Apr 2013 22:29:03 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/soccer/2003450-9-man-atletico-sputters-to-0-0-draw-getafe.html 2013-04-07T22:29:03Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/soccer/2000684-valencia-president-quits-amid-financial-turmoil.html BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Valencia president Manuel Llorente quit Friday amid ongoing financial turmoil for the Spanish football club. In an emotional news conference, the 61-year-old Llorente announced he will be leaving Valencia after four seasons in charge, saying the club is "entering another era." "This is a very hard day because the last four years ha... Fri, 05 Apr 2013 17:44:33 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/soccer/2000684-valencia-president-quits-amid-financial-turmoil.html 2013-04-05T17:44:33Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/soccer/1989230-atletico-held-to-1-1-draw-valencia.html BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Atletico Madrid squandered a chance to reclaim second place in the Spanish league when it was held to a 1-1 home draw by Valencia on Sunday. Despite missing several first-choice players to injury, Valencia dominated the first half at Vicente Calderon Stadium, especially exposing the hosts on the flanks. Atletico needed goalkeeper T... Sun, 31 Mar 2013 22:05:17 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/soccer/1989230-atletico-held-to-1-1-draw-valencia.html 2013-03-31T22:05:17Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/soccer/1984234-ancelotti-rest-key-players-montpellier.html PARIS (AP) — Paris Saint-Germain coach Carlo Ancelotti has a selection headache ahead of Friday's match against Montpellier with the club facing Barcelona four days later in the Champions League quarterfinals. Ancelotti may rest key players like midfielder Blaise Matuidi and striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic against defending French champion Montpellier to keep ... Thu, 28 Mar 2013 11:53:58 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/soccer/1984234-ancelotti-rest-key-players-montpellier.html 2013-03-28T11:53:58Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/soccer/1980334-uefa-clears-ibrahimovic-to-face-barcelona.html NYON, Switzerland (AP) — Zlatan Ibrahimovic has been cleared by UEFA to play for Paris Saint-Germain against Barcelona in the first leg of their Champions League quarterfinal. UEFA says its appeals panel granted a request by Ibrahimovic and PSG to lift the second match of a two-game ban imposed after he was sent off for a challenge on Valencia midfielder ... Tue, 26 Mar 2013 17:45:33 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/soccer/1980334-uefa-clears-ibrahimovic-to-face-barcelona.html 2013-03-26T17:45:33Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/soccer/1959670-madrid-fights-5-2-win-mallorca.html BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Real Madrid trailed twice before fighting back with three goals in a seven-minute span to beat Mallorca 5-2 in the Spanish league on Saturday and avoid another slip-up to a low-profile side. Mallorca entered the match after back-to-back wins and led 2-1 at Santiago Bernabeu Stadium after goals from Emilio Nsue and Alejandro Alfaro,... Sat, 16 Mar 2013 23:00:47 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/soccer/1959670-madrid-fights-5-2-win-mallorca.html 2013-03-16T23:00:47Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/soccer/1949282-valencia-loses-government-backing-debt-payment.html MADRID (AP) — Valencia on Tuesday lost the financial backing of its regional government which had stepped in to guarantee loan repayments on millions of euros (dollars) borrowed in 2009. A regional judge revoked the guarantee that made Valencia's government responsible to the lender, troubled Madrid-based bank Bankia, for the collateral. Following a lawsu... Tue, 12 Mar 2013 19:34:28 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/soccer/1949282-valencia-loses-government-backing-debt-payment.html 2013-03-12T19:34:28Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/soccer/1936644-psg-holds-valencia-1-1-to-reach-cl-quarters.html PARIS (AP) — PSG did enough to reach the Champions League quarterfinals by scraping a 1-1 draw at home to Valencia on Wednesday, yet the big-spending French club will have to play much better to be a threat to the big teams in the last eight. PSG had won the away leg of their last-16 match 2-1 and seemed content to sit back in a dull first half in which t... Wed, 06 Mar 2013 23:07:17 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/soccer/1936644-psg-holds-valencia-1-1-to-reach-cl-quarters.html 2013-03-06T23:07:17Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/soccer/1932246-psg-coach-ancelotti-urges-players-to-ease-up.html PARIS (AP) — Paris Saint-Germain coach Carlo Ancelotti wants his players to forget about sitting on their first-leg lead and to dictate Valencia in the return leg of their last-16 match on Wednesday. The Spanish team trails 2-1 and has been given little chance of prevailing at the Parc des Prince. But PSG has not reached the quarterfinals since 1995 and A... Tue, 05 Mar 2013 18:09:07 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/soccer/1932246-psg-coach-ancelotti-urges-players-to-ease-up.html 2013-03-05T18:09:07Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/soccer/1928686-united-real-delicately-poised-last-16-2nd-leg.html LONDON (AP) — David Beckham is back in Champions League action this week, yet it's the glamor game between two of his former clubs that has the world gripped with anticipation. Manchester United's last-16 match with Real Madrid is delicately poised at 1-1 after a riveting first leg, and both teams are heading into Tuesday's return match at Old Trafford en... Mon, 04 Mar 2013 01:42:24 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/soccer/1928686-united-real-delicately-poised-last-16-2nd-leg.html 2013-03-04T01:42:24Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/soccer/1928142-atletico-wastes-chance-to-close-barca-with-draw.html BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Atletico Madrid squandered a chance to reduce the gap with Spanish leader Barcelona to single digits after being held to a 0-0 draw at Malaga on Sunday, while Real Sociedad and Real Betis dueled to a thrilling 3-3 draw. Atletico started well and bossed the first half hour of play at La Rosaleda Stadium, when pressure applied by str... Sun, 03 Mar 2013 23:19:39 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/soccer/1928142-atletico-wastes-chance-to-close-barca-with-draw.html 2013-03-03T23:19:39Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/soccer/1924200-david-beckham-hints-stay-longer-psg.html PARIS (AP) — David Beckham has hinted he could stay on at Paris Saint-Germain once his short-term contract ends in June. The 37-year-old midfielder has made a positive start at PSG, helping to set up a goal for Zlatan Ibrahimovic in last Sunday's 2-0 win against Marseille in the league and following up with a solid 86-minute performance in the 2-0 win aga... Fri, 01 Mar 2013 09:52:35 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/soccer/1924200-david-beckham-hints-stay-longer-psg.html 2013-03-01T09:52:35Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/soccer/1919736-uefa-bans-ibrahimovic-2-european-matches.html NYON, Switzerland (AP) — UEFA banned Zlatan Ibrahimovic for two European matches on Wednesday, ruling the influential forward out of the Champions League quarterfinals, first leg if Paris Saint-Germain advances. UEFA said its disciplinary panel extended an automatic one-match sanction for Ibrahimovic's challenge on Valencia midfielder Andres Guardado in s... Wed, 27 Feb 2013 22:52:10 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/soccer/1919736-uefa-bans-ibrahimovic-2-european-matches.html 2013-02-27T22:52:10Z