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From a game that offered nothing to a game that had it all

clock April 29, 2013 11:47 by author Irish Examiner Sports
Two games in La Liga gave two very different outcomes to spectators [More]


El Clasico has taught us one thing - United are in trouble

clock February 28, 2013 17:19 by author Irish Examiner Sports
Joseph Sexton reflects on the week's action from La Liga [More]


Ramos red card a sign of a bigger issue

clock February 18, 2013 11:54 by author Irish Examiner Sports
Spanish football's handball ruling has taken discretion out of the referee's hands and left chaos in its wake [More]


La Liga: played by geniuses, run by idiots

clock May 14, 2012 17:34 by author Irish Examiner Sports
Joseph Sexton  It was a cruel end to a wretched season for Spain’s best run club. With a number of sides in administration and many more struggling with debts and poor management, Villarreal represented something of a beacon of hope. Yes, it is true this small-town club from a neighbourho... [More]


Lotina looks to add vim to Villarreal

clock March 26, 2012 13:21 by author Irish Examiner Sports
Joseph Sexton on the La Liga managers looking for that famous bouncebackability. [More]


Malaga prove the Man City model doesn't always work

clock November 22, 2011 14:56 by author Irish Examiner Sports
Joseph Sexton watched Malaga struggle to a La Liga victory Monday night - typifying their season. [More]


Two styles clash at San Mamés

clock November 7, 2011 18:02 by author Irish Examiner Sports
Joseph Sexton SUNDAY night, 7pm. As the teams entered the field, a feverish atmosphere engulfed the San Mamés. Any visit of Barcelona to Bilbao is a special occasion, and this is a special stadium.Soon, Athletic will decamp to a new 55,000 seater adjacent to this cathedral. There is somethin... [More]


Will Falcao appease the Atletico fans?

clock September 12, 2011 13:25 by author Irish Examiner Sports
La Liga blog: Joseph Sexton says Atletico Madrid coach Gregorio Manzano has pinned a lot of hopes on his Colombian striker. [More]


Has the Premier League lost its mojo?

clock August 9, 2011 11:46 by author Darren Norris
The Premier League has gone into a steep decline since Manchester United and Chelsea contested the 2008 Champion League final, writes Darren Norris [More]




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