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  • Barcelona vs Real Madrid in the Spanish National Team

    When Sergio Ramos lunged at Lionel Messi hoping to stop him or break something, the thought passed my mind for the first time. The Clasico, Barcelona vs Real Madrid, escalating in importance and hatred between the players since Jose Mourinho took over, might come to undo the wonderful team Spain have had for the last five years.

  • Barcelona and the Day the Xavi Era Ends

    Xavi has won every possible title with Barcelona, including six league titles and three Champions League trophies. He’s won the Euro and the World Cup with the Spanish national team, but at 32, it’s pretty clear that his reign as the best midfielder and playmaker on the planet will soon be over, and there’s no immediate heir in sight.

  • Another FIFA Ballon d’Or for Lionel Messi

    Lionel Messi added another award to his incredibly packed trophy cabinet, winning his third consecutive Ballon d’Or, further cementing his place, at least in the books as the record will show, as the greatest player in the world and this era. Cristiano Ronaldo and Xavi finished 2nd and 3rd respectively, while Neymar picked up the Puskas award for 2011 goal of the year.

  • Xavi Free Kick Wins it for Barcelona in Granada

    Barcelona earned a tough 1-0 win over Grananda thanks to Xavi’s fantastic free kick goal, his fourth of the season and more importantly, putting Barcelona, at least temporarily, on top of the La Liga table, waiting for Real Madrid and Levante to stumble.

  • Messi, Xavi or Ronaldo to be UEFA Best Player in Europe

    A new award, like we didn’t have enough. With the Ballon D’Or and FIFA Player of the year becoming one, UEFA have come out with their version, UEFA Best Player in Europe award, selected by journalists from all 53 UEFA members. Lionel Messi, Xavi Hernandez and Cristiano Ronaldo finished as the top 3 players on the ballots this season. Who’s first? We’ll know in August, during the Champions League Group Stage draw.

  • Magic Messi and Barcelona Too Much for Helpless United

    Playing in England, at Wembley, didn’t help Manchester United. Barcelona won the 2011 Champions League final with a 3-1 scoreline (Pedro, Villa, Messi) that should have been much more. Wayne Rooney scored for United, who were no match for Barca, en route to their third UCL title in six years.

  • Barcelona vs Manchester United – Things to Remember Before the Final

    Two years later, a little older, a bit different, Manchester United and Barcelona go head to head again, both gunning for their Fourth Champions League title. Alex Ferguson, with his under fire team but another title in his stuffed cabinet despite the criticism against Pep Guardiola and his own dream team led by the never ceasing to amaze Lionel Messi.

  • The Best Midfielders in the World – 2011 Edition

    Moving on with our best soccer players in the world right now, this is Part IV, showcasing the top 6 midfielders in Europe’s soccer leagues.

  • 2010 – Athletes of the Year

    Before 2010 runs out on us and turns into 2011, we choose the guys who stood out above the rest this year – Sportige.com’s 2010 Athletes of the year.

  • Barcelona & Guardiola Crush Real Madrid & Mourinho 5-0

    Barcelona hand Real Madrid and Jose Mourinho their first loss of the season, destorying Madrid 5-0 (two goals from Villa), capturing the top spot and winning their fifth straight El Clasico.