Spain's Santander Q2 net profit down 4 percent to euro2.42 billionJuly 29th, 2009 Spain's Santander Q2 net profit down 4 pctMADRID — Spain's Santander, the euro zone's largest bank, said Wednesday that net profit fell 4 percent in the second quarter as an increase in revenues was wiped out by a surge in bad loans amid the economic crisis. Santander said net profit was €2.42 billion ($3.44 billion), compared to €2.52 billion during the same period in 2008.
Barcelona beaten by Mallorca, Atletico fourth in Spanish LeagueMay 18th, 2009 MADRID - All seven games Sunday in the Spanish Liga were home wins, completing a weekend that, for the first time in years, saw no away wins at all. Champions Barcelona were beaten 2-1 by Mallorca, their fourth league defeat in a memorably successful season.
Alinghi prepared to defend position in NY court in America's Cup standoff with BMW OracleApril 29th, 2009 Alinghi prepared to defend position in NY courtMADRID — Alinghi is prepared to defend its position in a New York court in the legal battle over the next edition of the America's Cup. Societe Nautique de Geneve, the home yacht club to Alinghi, said Wednesday it will go to the New York State Supreme Court on May 14 after being summoned Tuesday to explain why it should not be held in contempt for refusing a one-on-one showdown against American crew BMW Oracle Racing in February.
Real Madrid hoping for Barcelona slip against SevillaApril 20th, 2009 MADRID - Real Madrid are hoping and praying that Spanish leaders Barcelona will slip up Wednesday at home to Sevilla in the Liga. 'I think that Barca are going to have problems against Sevilla, and that they are not going to win,' said Real left-back Marcelo.
Sevilla stay third; Malaga, Deportivo move up to fifthMarch 9th, 2009 MADRID - A 2-1 home win over Almeria kept Sevilla in third place in the Spanish Liga. On Sunday Evergreen veteran Frederic Kanoute shot Sevilla ahead after just five minutes, then set up Renato to make it 2-0 on the hour.
Real Madrid look for 11th straight win, against AtleticoMarch 6th, 2009 MADRID - Spanish giants Real Madrid will be looking for an 11th Primera Liga win Saturday, at home to unpredictable crosstown rivals Atletico. Second-placed Real have put together their best league run since 1963, though more by defensive solidity than by attacking prowess.
Real Madrid determined to recover from Liverpool defeatFebruary 27th, 2009 MADRID - Real Madrid are determined to recover from Wednesday's 1-0 Champions Cup home defeat against Liverpool by scoring their 10th straight win. On Saturday they are away to lowly but unpredictable Espanyol, who pulled off the surprise of the season last Saturday by winning 2-1 away to leaders Barcelona.
Malaga joint fifth with Valencia in Spanish football leagueFebruary 23rd, 2009 MADRID - Malaga demolished Valladolid 3-1 to move to joint fifth in the Spanish Liga and dream of the Champions League. Former Spain striker Albert Luque shot Malaga ahead Sunday with his trusty left foot in the eighth minute, and Apono made it 2-0 from the penalty spot on the half hour after Inaki Bea had pulled down Eliseu Pereira.
Raul breaks Di Stefano record for Real MadridFebruary 15th, 2009 MADRID - After 45 years, Raul broke the goals record of Alfredo Di Stefano by leading Real Madrid to a 4-0 romp away to Sporting Gijon at the Spanish football league. Di Stefano scored 307 league goals for Real between 1953 and 1964, but after Sunday's win Raul is now on 309 after his two goals in Gijon.
Messi leads Barca comeback; Villa strikes for ValenciaFebruary 1st, 2009 MADRID - Lionel Messi came off the bench to help Barcelona come from behind to beat Racing Santander 2-1 with two classy late goals in a match that also saw the winners ending with nine men. Messi's goals led Barca to their ninth straight league win Sunday and left them with a record-breaking 56 points from 21 games, 12 more than second-placed Real Madrid, who won 2-0 Saturday at Numancia.
Barcelona looking for ninth straight win, Real for sixthJanuary 28th, 2009 MADRID - Barcelona will be looking for their ninth successive league win Sunday, away to unpredictable Racing Santander. Barca are busy breaking all the records this season, and have in their sights Real Madrid's 1989/90 record of 107 goals.
Real Madrid alone in second place; Sevilla, Valencia beatenJanuary 25th, 2009 MADRID - Real Madrid are now alone in second place in the Spanish Primera Liga after beating Deportivo Coruna 1-0 at home. The tight win Sunday, coupled with Sevilla's 0-2 defeat at home to Racing Santander earlier in the day, means that Real are now three points above third-placed Sevilla.
Valencia to sign veteran goalkeeper Cesar from TottenhamJanuary 20th, 2009 MADRID - Spanish giants Valencia are poised to sign veteran goalkeeper Cesar Sanchez, according to media reports. Premier League club Tottenham have, apparently, agreed to sell the contract of former Spanish international Cesar to Valencia, for an undisclosed fee.
Renan out for month, Valencia looking for another goalkeeperJanuary 18th, 2009 MADRID - Spanish football giants Valencia announced here Monday that goalkeeper Renan would be out of action for around a month. The 23-year-old Brazilian tore a muscle in his left thigh in Sunday's 2-3 away defeat to Athletic Bilbao, and will not be back in action until late February.
Barcelona, Valencia and Sevilla in Spanish cup quartersJanuary 14th, 2009 MADRID - Spanish giants Barcelona, Valencia and Sevilla cruised into the quarter-finals of the Spanish King's Cup football, knocking out Atletico Madrid, Racing Santander and Deportivo Coruna respectively. A reserve-packed Barca side Wednesday came from behind to beat Atletico 2-1, with goals from Bojan Krkic and Eidur Gudjohnsen.
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