http://www.mail.com/int/locations/19936-valencia.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/int/locations/19936-valencia.html http://www.mail.com/int/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/int/sports/soccer/2095216-sociedad-valencia-win-to-stay-fight-4th.html 2013-05-18T22:52:50Z http://www.mail.com/int/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/int/sports/soccer/2089774-madrid-to-play-atletico-copa-del-rey-final.html 2013-05-16T19:38:29Z http://www.mail.com/int/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/int/sports/soccer/2090128-nasri-gourcuff-uruguay-brazil-matches.html 2013-05-16T13:47:06Z http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/2084768-lampard-barcelona-top-weekly-ap-football-poll.html LONDON (AP) — Climbing to the top of Chelsea's all-time scoring leaderboard earned Frank Lampard the top spot in the weekly Associated Press global football poll for the first time. And a familiar name returned to the top of the team rankings, with Barcelona ending Bayern Munich's six-week stay by wrapping up a 22nd Spanish title. The weekend also feature... Tue, 14 May 2013 16:40:47 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/2084768-lampard-barcelona-top-weekly-ap-football-poll.html 2013-05-14T16:40:47Z http://www.mail.com/int/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/int/sports/soccer/2080076-messi-injured-barca-wins-to-spark-party.html 2013-05-12T21:26:53Z http://www.mail.com/int/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/int/sports/soccer/2073600-barca-clinch-spanish-league-title-atletico.html 2013-05-09T10:27:37Z http://www.mail.com/int/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/int/sports/soccer/2062952-ronaldo-nets-2-madrid-delays-barca-title.html 2013-05-04T22:33:18Z http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/2060480-spanish-league-investigates-match.html BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — The Spanish football league is investigating a game between topflight teams Levante and Deportivo La Coruna for possible match-fixing. League spokesman Juan Carlos Santamaria said Friday the league is examining Deportivo's 4-0 win at Levante on April 13. Levante issued a statement on its website saying it will "help and collaborate... Fri, 03 May 2013 11:27:35 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/2060480-spanish-league-investigates-match.html 2013-05-03T11:27:35Z http://www.mail.com/int/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/int/sports/soccer/2058030-loss-barcelona-clinch-spanish-title.html 2013-05-02T09:58:12Z http://www.mail.com/int/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/int/sports/soccer/2049564-sociedad-beats-valencia-to-cement-hold-4th-spot.html 2013-04-28T21:35:05Z http://www.mail.com/int/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/int/sports/soccer/2043670-europe-barcelona-win-league.html 2013-04-25T17:06:13Z http://www.mail.com/int/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/int/sports/soccer/2034504-falcao-atletico-1-0-win-sevilla.html 2013-04-21T21:54:55Z http://www.mail.com/int/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/int/sports/soccer/2033464-barcelona-madrid-win-champions-semis.html 2013-04-20T21:56:55Z http://www.mail.com/int/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/int/sports/soccer/2028872-eu-examines-valencias-backing-football-clubs.html 2013-04-18T18:06:25Z http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/2018442-ronaldo-hits-50-goals-season-win-madrid.html BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Cristiano Ronaldo scored his 49th and 50th goals in all competitions this season as Real Madrid won 3-0 at Athletic Bilbao on Sunday, while Barcelona didn't need Lionel Messi to brush aside Real Zaragoza 3-0 and ease closer to the Spanish league title. Ronaldo opened with a dipping free kick two minutes in and scored again in the 6... Sun, 14 Apr 2013 22:08:06 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/2018442-ronaldo-hits-50-goals-season-win-madrid.html 2013-04-14T22:08:06Z http://www.mail.com/int/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/int/sports/soccer/2017668-deportivo-escapes-drop-zone-with-win-levante.html 2013-04-13T22:41:57Z http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/2012746-sociedad-visits-rayo-match-spains-surprises.html BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — While Barcelona and Real Madrid recover from scares in the Champions League, Real Sociedad visits Rayo Vallecano on Sunday in a match between Spain's biggest surprises. Barcelona visits Real Zaragoza with a 13-point lead in the Spanish league over Madrid, which is at Athletic Bilbao, also on Sunday. Barcelona needed Lionel Messi on... Thu, 11 Apr 2013 11:29:44 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/2012746-sociedad-visits-rayo-match-spains-surprises.html 2013-04-11T11:29:44Z http://www.mail.com/int/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/int/sports/soccer/2003450-9-man-atletico-sputters-to-0-0-draw-getafe.html 2013-04-07T22:29:03Z http://www.mail.com/int/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/int/sports/soccer/2000684-valencia-president-quits-amid-financial-turmoil.html 2013-04-05T17:44:33Z http://www.mail.com/int/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/int/sports/soccer/1989230-atletico-held-to-1-1-draw-valencia.html 2013-03-31T22:05:17Z http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/1984162-lionel-messi-eyes-scoring-milestone.html BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — With a goal against Celta Vigo on Saturday, Lionel Messi can become the first player to score against every Spanish league opponent in consecutive order. Barcelona's all-time leading scorer netted a record 73 goals in all competitions last season, and hasn't let up with 55 so far this campaign. Barcelona, along with Real Madrid and... Thu, 28 Mar 2013 12:23:34 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/1984162-lionel-messi-eyes-scoring-milestone.html 2013-03-28T12:23:34Z http://www.mail.com/int/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/int/sports/soccer/1984234-ancelotti-rest-key-players-montpellier.html 2013-03-28T11:53:58Z http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/1976336-spain-defender-alba-to-wc-qualifier-vs-france.html BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Barcelona defender Jordi Alba will be sidelined for 7-10 days with a leg injury, ruling him out of Spain's World Cup qualifier against France on Tuesday. The Spanish club said on Sunday that the left back will also be a doubt for the first leg of Barcelona's Champions League quarterfinal at Paris Saint-Germain on April 2. Alba inju... Sun, 24 Mar 2013 13:39:25 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/1976336-spain-defender-alba-to-wc-qualifier-vs-france.html 2013-03-24T13:39:25Z http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/1960754-messi-hits-brace-barcelonas-3-1-win-rayo.html BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Lionel Messi extended his Spanish league scoring record to 18 straight games with a brace in Barcelona's 3-1 win over visiting Rayo Vallecano on Sunday, making sure the leader avoided a letdown after its historic Champions League comeback against AC Milan. Messi set up David Villa to score Barcelona's opener in the 25th minute, and... Sun, 17 Mar 2013 23:29:54 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/1960754-messi-hits-brace-barcelonas-3-1-win-rayo.html 2013-03-17T23:29:54Z http://www.mail.com/int/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/int/sports/soccer/1959670-madrid-fights-5-2-win-mallorca.html 2013-03-16T23:00:47Z http://www.mail.com/int/business/markets/1956822-spains-public-debt-hit-record-high-2012.html MADRID (AP) — Spain's central bank says the country's debt burden rose to a record 84.1 percent of its annual gross domestic product at the end of 2012. It says Friday that the country's debt mountain at the year-end was €884.4 billion ($1.14 trillion), up 20.1 percent on the previous year's total. Catalonia remained the most indebted of the country's 17 ... Fri, 15 Mar 2013 11:28:55 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/business/markets/1956822-spains-public-debt-hit-record-high-2012.html 2013-03-15T11:28:55Z http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/1954162-barcelona-targets-real-madrids-point-record.html BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Back on track in Europe, Barcelona will return to chasing history in the Spanish league with Real Madrid's point record still in reach. Barcelona is well on its way to dethroning Madrid for the league title with a 13-point lead with 11 games to go, but the Catalan club will need a near perfect run-in to surpass Madrid's milestone o... Thu, 14 Mar 2013 11:50:27 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/1954162-barcelona-targets-real-madrids-point-record.html 2013-03-14T11:50:27Z http://www.mail.com/int/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/int/sports/soccer/1949282-valencia-loses-government-backing-debt-payment.html 2013-03-12T19:34:28Z http://www.mail.com/int/entertainment/celebrity/1948392-drivers-starting-f1-season.html A brief look at the drivers who will compete in the Formula One season: (with age, nationality, manufacturer, number of championships, race wins and pole positions) Sebastian Vettel, 25, Germany, Red Bull Three-time defending F1 champion Race Wins: 26 Pole Positions: 36 Having already joined F1 greats Juan Manuel Fangio and Michael Schumacher by winning t... Tue, 12 Mar 2013 11:47:39 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/entertainment/celebrity/1948392-drivers-starting-f1-season.html 2013-03-12T11:47:39Z http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/1943212-messi-scores-barcelona-win-milan-match.html BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Lionel Messi extended his Spanish league record by scoring in 17 straight games to cap Barcelona's 2-0 win over last-place Deportivo La Coruna on Saturday. Messi started on the Camp Nou bench with several other first-choice players, saved for the decisive Champions League last-16 match against AC Milan, but went on in the second ha... Sat, 09 Mar 2013 23:07:37 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/1943212-messi-scores-barcelona-win-milan-match.html 2013-03-09T23:07:37Z