With the current season on break, we’re taking a look at the best moments of LaLiga so far. Here’s part 3. Just a basic save from Oblak September’s Madrid derby at the Wanda Metropolitano was goalless when Real Madrid midfielder Toni Kroos’ whipped cross was headed expertly by Karim Benzema towards the bottom corner of the net. But
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“A man of integrity, in every way:” Real Madrid and LaLiga Legend Fernando Redondo hails former coach Vicente Del Bosque as a huge personal influence. LaLiga Santander ambassador Fernando Redondo says his former Real Madrid coach Vicente Del Bosque was ‘a man of integrity, in every way’ who influenced him profoundly on both a personal and professional level. Redondo
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With the current season on break, we’re taking a look at the best moments of LaLiga so far. Here’s part 2. ter Stegen’s wonder assist When Getafe defender Djene Dakonam sent a ball in behind the Barça defence, Barcelona goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen was quick from his line to cover. Most keepers would have been content to find
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LaLiga’s partnership with YinzCam has helped 23 clubs to develop apps that help them grow internationally. LaLiga is Europe’s most popular league for app downloads, surpassing 100 million on September. For sporting competitions, strong digital engagement is about going beyond the matchday. A live match will naturally cause a spike in users opening apps to follow the score
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Psychologists from Athletic Club, Levante UD, Sevilla FC and Real Valladolid explain how footballers are being trained to manage confinement and how this may help others. Maintaining routines, organising daily activities and continuing with training are some of the keys to returning in the best condition when the competition returns. The COVID-19 outbreak has caused a sudden stoppage to
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Twenty LaLiga Santander footballers and 20 music stars, including Alejandro Sanz, David Bisbal, Aitana, Sebastián Yatra or Antonio Orozco, will join forces for Saturday’s charity festival The concert aims to raise money to buy medical supplies, whilst also boosting fans’ spirits during this period of quarantine Madrid, 24 March 2020.- Many people in various countries of the world are at
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Mohammed Salisu, the Real Valladolid defender turning heads after less than a season in LaLiga Santander Among LaLiga’s most exciting defensive rising stars is Real Valladolid centre-back Mohammed Salisu, whose solid and composed displays in his debut season suggest a long and highly successful career is ahead of him. Valladolid’s 20-year-old Ghanaian centre-back has been one of the most impressive
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Here is the first part of the best moments of this current LaLiga season Athletic Aduriz sets the early tone Aritz Aduriz’s spectacular 93rd minute overhead volley and winner for Athletic Club against reigning champions Barcelona on opening day set many of the themes of the 2019/20 campaign in motion. The 38-year-old centre-forward showed incredible athleticism and technique to smash
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Despite all LaLiga matches being postponed due to the global coronavirus pandemic and lockdown in place across Spain, LaLiga players have kept up their social media activity, posting how they’re spending their time at home. From viral trends to on-line gaming, players have opened their doors to fans across the world. Hard at work Obviously, one of players’ primary concerns
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There are more and more women occupying Spanish football’s top roles. Here is a look at five of these pioneers. Guadalupe Porras. Assistant referee. Guadalupe Porras is an assistant referee in LaLiga Santander and she made history this season by becoming the first woman to form part of an officiating team in Spain’s top flight. After impressing during
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