Spain sees sixfold increase in immigrants over decade
New arrivals take proportion of non-Spanish residents to 12% The number of immigrants registered as living in has increased more than sixfold over the last 10 years, figures released by its National Statistics Institute have revealed. Some 5.6 million non-Spaniards were registered as living in the country last year, accounting for 12% of the population, an increase of 400,000 on 2008. Immigration helped the population reach 46.7 million in 2009, up from 40.5 million in 2000 when the country had just 924,000 immigrants officially…
Barcelona’s Victor Valdes: The Referees Are Professionals; The Pressure Will Not Affect Them
The Blaugrana keeper was on hand after training today for a press conference… By Cyrus C. Malek Barcelona’s Victor Valdes, the goalkeeper who has conceded the fewest goals so far in La Liga, gave a press conference today after Barcelona completed their first training session of the week, as reported by Sport….
Kaka: I’m improving after injury recovery
February 8, 2010 Real Madrid playmaker Kaka believes he has shaken off a lingering groin injury and his form is improving after an unspectacular start to life…
Sevilla Defender Cala Insists His Team Cannot Relax Against Getafe
The Andalusian side take a two goal lead to Madrid… By Paul Madden Sevilla defender Cala has insisted that his team cannot afford to relax going into Wednesday’s Copa del Rey semi-final second leg against Getafe at the Alfonso Perez Coliseum….
Inter Midfielder Thiago Motta: We Respect Chelsea But Are Not Afraid Of Them
Thiago Motta suggests the Nerazzurri are keen to tackle the current Premier League leaders… By Adam Scime Inter midfielder Thiago Motta insists that he and his team-mates are aware of the strength of Champions League round of 16 opponents Chelsea, but are not afraid of…
Valencia Defender David Navarro Out For Three Weeks - Report
Navarro’s absence is bad news for Unai Emery and los Che By Cyrus C. Malek Tests today confirmed that the injury suffered by Valencia’s David Navarro against Real Valladolid in the fifth minute of the match this…
Premier League Preview: Manchester City - Bolton Wanderers
City looking to bounce back from Hull disappointment… By James Daly Kick-off: Tuesday, February 9, 2010. 19:45 GMT Eastlands, Manchester Manchester City learned the hard way that money doesn’t buy you everything, with a 2-1 defeat at Hull City at the weekend. It leaves Roberto Mancini’s men three points off fourth spot, but they have a chance to redeem themselves with the visit of Bolton Wanderers on Tuesday evening. Owen Coyle’s team have their eyes on the other end of the table, as they lie just one point precariously over the relegation zone, but have a game in hand on their rivals. A visit to Eastlands, though, could not have come at a worse time….
Hamburger SV Striker Ruud Van Nistelrooy - Feyenoord Tried To Sign Me
The HSV striker has made it clear that Feyenoord approached him in the last winter transfer window… By Stefan Coerts Dutch striker Ruud van Nistelrooy opted to leave Real Madrid for Hamburger SV during the winter transfer window, but the former Manchester United attacker has…
Ibrahimovic - Goals will come
Barcelona striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic claims he is unfazed by his lack of goals since the turn of the year and claims assisting a team-mate is as important as scoring. The technically-gifted centre-forward has suffered a barren spell in front of goal in 2010 after a scintillating start to his Barca career following his…
Beckham will not celebrate against Manchester United
David Beckham has promised he will not celebrate if he scores against Manchester United. After 394 appearances for the club, the England midfielder believes it would be inappropriate behaviour should he find the net for AC Milan. United face the Italians in the Champions League at the San Siro a week tomorrow, with the return leg on March 10 at Old Trafford. It is the first time Beckham has faced his former club and he remains grateful to the fans who…
