All posts tagged "history"
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THE KINGS OF SPAIN – When Atletico Madrid conquered the land
The 1995/96 La Liga season went down in the Atlético Madrid history books as one of the...
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WHEN THE THREE AMIGOS CAME TO WIGAN
Whilst the all-conquering Wigan rugby league team were producing some of their finest years, at the town’s football...
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The Irishman Who Helped Save FC Barcelona
It’s not often a manager comes to the end of his career still revered by fans of...
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When the Maradona brothers came to town
Here at El Centrocampista, we’re big fans of Spanish football history, in fact you probably already knew...
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THE MAN BEHIND THE GLOVES – A goalkeeping legend
Victor Valdes was named top goalkeeper in La Liga last May, receiving the prized Zamora trophy for...
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THE DAY MADRID MET MADRID
Generally, the reserve sides of the big clubs in Spain have always struggled. Whether it be...
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La Romareda – Home of Real Zaragoza
As you cross the Rio Ebro and head south along the wide avenidas towards its centre, the...
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BARÇA SET TO LAUNCH ALL-WHITE KIT
Reports in yesterday’s Spanish press claimed reigning la liga and European champions FC Barcelona are to set...
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DEATH OF A PRESIDENT – The tragic story of Josep Sunyol
There is a wind-swept spot high up on the road out of Madrid that serves as a...
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Estadio El Molinón – Home of Real Sporting de Gijón
El Molinón may well be the oldest stadium in Spain, but after last year’s makeover it’s not...
