Posted in barcelona on Jan 18th, 2012
Spain is one of those countries where, apparently, the outside is more important than the inside. You just have to walk around the streets of Barcelona to see that image is everything. It’s not important how much money you have or your social condition, if you have a job or if you are, like so [...]
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Posted in barcelona on Aug 5th, 2011
On May 15th this year, Spanish people took a first step toward a possible transformation. Think of it as possible because things are not yet fully resolved, because democracy has not stopped being the promise of equal rights and freedom of expression, yet it is in transit, in motion, waiting for the resumption and that [...]
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Posted in madrid on Mar 24th, 2010
The historic Santiago Bernabeu Stadium in Madrid has been the scenario of one of the greatest moments in contemporary football history, unforgettable moments in Spanish League, King’s Cup, Champions League, Uefa Cup and don’t forget the mythical final in World Championship ’82, when Italy won West Germany 3-1. Next April 10, the Big Match will [...]
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Posted in barcelona on Nov 17th, 2009
It’s that time of the year again when every football fan starts making plans for one of the most important games in the Spanish league calendar. This year is a little different as both teams have added to their squads and both teams are at the top of the table. There are no prizes for guessing that we are talking about one of the biggest games this season: Barcelona v Real Madrid. Yes, El Clásico is back!
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