Casillas wants Real team-mates to concentrate on Racing Nov 21, 2009
Sevilla are the only team who look capable of keeping pace with the top two, lying four points behind pace-setters Barcelona ahead of todays trip to Tenerife. The squad we had two seasons ago was good and won titles (UEFA Cups in 2006 and 2007) but I think the current squad have even more quality, said Sevilla striker Frederic Kanoute. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Real hold on to win pulsating Madrid derby Nov 8, 2009
It is not that easy but while we are doing well in the league and in Europe we can do better," he said. Mallorca coach Gregorio Manzano was disappointed how his team caved-in during the five minutes before half time. "They were just too much for us at that point, we did well up until the 40th minute and drawing 1-1 we caused them some problems," he said. A battling performance by Deportivo la Coruna saw them keep up their push for a place in Europe with a 2-0 win away at Getafe despite being... (Yahoo! Asia News)
Touristy but not tacky, St. Augustine carries its past with pride Nov 1, 2009
Architecture buffs will find Spanish Colonial (12 Aviles St.), British Colonial (55 St. George), Carpenter Gothic (232 St. George), Colonial Revival (32, 33 Sevilla St.), American Territorial (46 St. George), Romanesque Revival (30 Carrera St.), Spanish Renaissance (Flagler College), Moorish Revival (Casa Monica Hotel), Venetian Renaissance (36-38 Sevilla St.), Mediterranean Revival (Visitors Information Center, Avenida Menendez), Queen Anne (9 Carrrera St.), and Victorian (142 Avenida Menendez)... (Boston Globe)
Real all pumped up, but Pellegrinis side may find Getafe a tough customer Oct 31, 2009
Reals form has slumped in the absence of Ronaldo with defeats against Sevilla, AC Milan and Alcorcon along with a 0-0 draw at Sporting Gijon ... In other matches, third-placed Sevilla want to hit the goal trail again at Xerez today having failed to score in their last two league matches ... Sevilla have slipped six points behind pacesetters Barcelona and their title hopes could be over by Christmas if they dont get back on track soon. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Bullfights, snails a taste of Andalucia Oct 24, 2009
Ronda is 60 miles southeast of Sevilla in Spain's Andalucia region ... While visitors gravitate to the region's big cities of Granada, Sevilla and Cordoba, Andalucia's hill towns -- a charm bracelet of cute villages perched in the sierras -- offer a taste of wonderfully untouched Spanish culture ... Ronda, 60 miles southeast of Sevilla, is one of the largest white hill towns. (CNN -- International)
Benitez furious at Liverpool's Florentine flop Sep 30, 2009
But Scottish fans suffered a horror show as Rangers, having started with a gutsy draw at Germany's Stuttgart, went down 4-1 at home to a rampant Sevilla of Spain in Group G.. Stuttgart again drew, this time at Romania's Unirea Urziceni, who held them 1-1. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
Magic of Messi and Ronaldo hogs the limelight in Spain Sep 26, 2009
Sevilla lie third, three points behind the leading duo, going into todays match at Athletic Bilbao who are level with them on nine points after a promising start to the campaign. The feature game of the weekend is today when struggling Atletico Madrid travel to Valencia. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Ibrahimovic injured as Barcelona race to top Sep 23, 2009
Sevilla third on goal difference after 2-0 win over previously unbeaten Mallorca. (CNN) -- Zlatan Ibrahimovic scored his fourth goal in as many La Liga outings as Spanish champions Barcelona matched their best start to season since 1997-98 with a 4-1 trouncing of Racing Santander, but the summer signing also suffered an injury blow. (CNN -- International)
Bulldogs extinguish Lights, 27-21 Sep 20, 2009
Western opened the scoring action early in the game Saturday, as Mamiya connected with Kahai Sevilla on a 72-yard sprint route that ended in paydirt ... UMW Kahai Sevilla 72 pass from Micah Mamiya (kick failed), 11:25 ... RECEIVING UMW: Reed Watkins 7-98, Sevilla 3-94, Deryk Van Zee 8-53, Craigh Cornelius 2-50, Kekoa Perbera 2-28, Clary 4-19, Dotson 1-6, Kahi Perbera 1-1. (Montana Standard, MT)
Barcelona - Atletico Madrid the highlight of Saturday night Sep 18, 2009
Saturday also sees Sevilla travel to Pamplona for what is always a hard fought match against Osasuna. Sevilla coach Manuel Jimenez is likely to rest either Freddy Kanoute or in form Luis Fabiano and start with Alvaro Negredo leading the attack. (Xinhuanet, China)
Ronaldo, Kaka all set to strut their stuff in La Liga opener Aug 29, 2009
The big game of the opening weekend is tomorrow when Valencia host Sevilla in a duel between two teams aiming for a top-four finish ... Sevilla, third last season, should test Valencias suspect backline with striker Alvaro Negredo giving them more firepower following a 15mil move from Real Madrid ... TOMORROW: Malaga vs Atletico Madrid, Real Mallorca vs Xerez, Racing Santander vs Getafe, Osasuna vs Villarreal, Athletic Bilbao vs Espanyol, Valencia vs Sevilla, Almerma vs Valladolid. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Baptism of fire awaits Inters new boy Sneijder Aug 29, 2009
TOMORROW: Malaga vs Atletico Madrid, Real Mallorca vs Xerez, Racing Santander vs Getafe, Osasuna vs Villarreal, Athletic Bilbao vs Espanyol, Valencia vs Sevilla, Almerma vs Valladolid. MONDAY: Barcelona vs Sporting Gijon. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
India get direct entry in Golf World Cup Jul 24, 2009
He played in 2001, 2004 a 00004000 nd 2005, with his best finish coming in his native Spain five years ago when he and Miguel Angel Jimenez finished just one shot behind champions England over another Olazabal-designed course, the Real Club de Golf Sevilla in Seville. The final field of 28 nations will be completed following three Qualifying Tournaments to be played in Asia (Kuala Lumpur), Europe (Estonia) and South America (Venezuela), with three countries going through from each regional... (India Times, India)
Forlan aims to lead Atletico back into Champions League May 29, 2009
Atletico are well placed to finish fourth behind champions Barcelona, Real Madrid and Sevilla, who have secured the three automatic qualification places. They have won five in a row and only need a point from the visit of mid-table Almeria tomorrow to make the qualifying stages of Europe s elite competition. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Barcelona win Spanish football league title May 18, 2009
Elsewhere on Saturday, third-placed Sevilla were held to a goalless draw by Osasuna, who moved three points above the drop zone. Both teams ended the game with 10 men after Sevilla had Ndri Romaric dismissed in the 83rd minute and Osasuna's Sergio Fernandez was sent off in added time. (CNN -- World)
The first of three titles awaits Guardiolas boys May 9, 2009
Unai Emerys side (56 points) are four points short of third-placed Sevilla with Atletico Madrid and Villarreal hot on their heels, in the race for the last two Champions League slots. Sevilla host Real Mallorca today and Atletico, who are fifth with 55 points, are at home to Espanyol tomorrow. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Real need for a win over Barcelona to revive title hopes May 2, 2009
While the spotlight is on Real-Barca there is another crucial match today as Sevilla travel to Villarreal. Sevilla have lost their last four matches and are clinging to third place with Valencia now just one point behind ... Villarreal are two points back from Sevilla in fifth, making the match a must-win game for both sides. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Rick Steves: What's new in Europe for 2009 Apr 19, 2009
Keep in mind that the Spanish train system has closed virtually all of its luggage-storage lockers due to security concerns, although a few left-luggage desks remain open (with heavy security checks) in big cities such as Madrid (Atocha station), Barcelona (Sants station) and Sevilla. If you want to store your bags, most towns still have luggage storage at the bus station. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Travel)
Real hoping for neighbours Getafe to do them a favour in the title race Apr 18, 2009
Getafe beat Sevilla last weekend and they will be on a high going into the Barcelona game ... The game of the weekend sees two Champions League contenders come face to face when Valencia host Sevilla at the Mestalla Stadium tomorrow. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Monty on the rise Mar 28, 2009
Montgomerie, struggling at 137 in the world, carded a five under par 67 to join fellow Scot Steven O'Hara, France's Jean-Francois Lucquin and Juan Parron of Spain in second place at the Real Club de Golf de Sevilla. However, it was another Scot, unheralded Chris Doak who was on top of the leaderboard after a bogey free six under par 66. (iAfrica.com)
Rafa revels in Real win Mar 11, 2009
The former Sevilla and Tottenham manager admitted Liverpool deserved to go through but voiced grievances over the manner of their first two goals, claiming Torres and fouled Pepe in the build-up to the first while describing the penalty as doubtful. "We conceded two early goals both of which were doubtful," Ramos complained. (iAfrica.com)
Atletico stun Barca Mar 2, 2009
"There are a lot of games still and we do not know who we will be competing against for a place in the Champions League. Barcelona and Madrid are on their own in the fight for the title but we are fighting with teams like Sevilla, Atletico Madrid and Valencia for a place in the Champions League." ... A Frederic Kanoute brace helped Sevilla come from behind to beat Athletic Bilbao, who had gone ahead through Inaki Gabilondo, in a dress-rehearsal of the Copa del Rey semi-final on Wednesday ... It... (iAfrica.com)
* LFP : Real continue bid to reel in Barca against Betis Feb 21, 2009
Buoyed by a derby win over Sevilla and a point against Barca, Betis come to Madrid full of confidence and Real will be without midfielder Lassana Diarra through a bout of gastroenteritis, while Arjen Robben is a slight doubt with a hip problem ... Elsewhere, the game of the weekend sees Champions League hopefuls Atletico Madrid and Sevilla face off in Seville today ... Sevilla sit third, which is where they would like to be at the end of the campaign, while Atletico are five points behind in... (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Sports)
