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La Liga Wrap Up--Jornada 1 ''Oh How The Mighty Have Fallen'' [R]

Posted 01 Sep 2008 at 01:44 AM by elgambitero (Center Holds It)
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Well, since we already have the MLS Week Wrap Up, I figuered I would have at it with the weekly La Liga wrap up.

To fill space so people do not jump off a clip seeing a score, I leave some sort of Spanish humor for the week. Opening week calls for one of my favorites, so I leave you with Gomaespumaingles. The premise--'English lessons, to learn Spanish.'

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Lucky for everyone, Spain loves to start their league, and then take a 2 week break for internationals and WC qualifying, so don't worry if your team didn't play to...
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Antonio Puerta...One Year Later

Posted 29 Aug 2008 at 08:47 AM by elgambitero (Center Holds It)
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There are times when I attempt to write a blog entry when the words flow effortlessly into this little white space that houses them.

But for today, drumming up an old cliché about how life goes on, or discussing how my life was changed due to a tragic event doesn't matter.

What matters is that one year ago, August 28th 2007, Sevilla FC lost it's ''Diamond left foot'' as Antonio Puerta passed away at 2:30pm, due to ''multiple organ failure stemming from prolonged cardiac arrest."

In case you were not aware, Antonio Puerta collapsed during the opening...
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A Tale of Two Madrids

Posted 28 Aug 2008 at 12:32 AM by elgambitero (Center Holds It)
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The headline of today's MARCA says it all


For those of you who don't 'hablo español' loosely translated, No Cristiano nor Villa, nor Cazorla.

Today officially shut the door on the last two big time 'supposed' signings for Real Madrid as Santi Cazorla stayed home at Villarreal, while David Villa, defying all odds, signed a 4 year contract with Valencia.

Now, I am officially the worst one when it comes to believing the hype when it comes to the silly season, but it does put somewhat
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La Liga Primer/Preview--Team 7--Racing Santander

Posted 20 Aug 2008 at 11:19 AM by elgambitero (Center Holds It)

From now until the kickoff of the La Liga season, I will 'preview' the 20 teams that will be vying for this year's crown.

Note that I didn't review every player or position, nor is this a strictly statistical based preview. It is designed to get people thinking about issues and for you all to leave your comments about the specific players, coaches and issues that relate to all of these La Liga clubs.

I do not claim to know all about every La Liga team, but there are people who follow certain teams religiously, and we all can learn from each team's respective fan base.
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Soccer and Cheerleading? Nein!

Posted 19 Aug 2008 at 09:54 AM by elgambitero (Center Holds It)

In between La Liga posts, I had to do something that consisted of no sort of research at all. And here you go.

Cheerleaders have always been a target of mine. Not for dating or anything like that, but instead for wrecking them in any sport I've ever played.

I knocked a girl out in 8th grade after an errant baseball pass to a back door cut caught a girl right in the kisser.

Later in High-School I dove for a ball near the baseline and took out two cheerleaders at one time.

During my place-kicking days I nailed a 40 yrd fieldgoal to hit...
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La Liga Primer/Preview--Team 6 Malaga CF

Posted 16 Aug 2008 at 02:00 PM by elgambitero (Center Holds It)

From now until the kickoff of the La Liga season, I will 'preview' the 20 teams that will be vying for this year's crown.

Note that I didn't review every player or position, nor is this a strictly statistical based preview. It is designed to get people thinking about issues and for you all to leave your comments about the specific players, coaches and issues that relate to all of these La Liga clubs.

I do not claim to know everything about every La Liga team, but everyone has their favorites, and we all can learn from each team's respective fan base.

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La Liga Primer/Preview--Team 5 Atlético Madrid

Posted 15 Aug 2008 at 08:25 AM by elgambitero (Center Holds It)

From now until the kickoff of the La Liga season, I will 'preview' the 20 teams that will be vying for this year's crown.

Note that I didn't review every player or position, nor is this a strictly statistical based preview. It is designed to get people thinking about issues and for you all to leave your comments about the specific players, coaches and issues that relate to all of these La Liga clubs.

I do not claim to know everything about every La Liga team, but everyone has their favorites, and we all can learn from each team's respective fan base.

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La Liga Primer/Preview--Team 4--Athletic Bilbao

Posted 12 Aug 2008 at 10:01 PM by elgambitero (Center Holds It)

From now until the kickoff of the La Liga season, I will 'preview' the 20 teams that will be vying for this year's crown.

Note that I didn't review every player or position, nor is this a strictly statistical based preview. It is designed to get people thinking about issues and for you all to leave your comments about the specific players, coaches and issues that relate to all of these La Liga clubs.

I do not claim to know everything about every La Liga team, but everyone has their favorites, and we all can learn from each team's respective fan base.

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La Liga Primer/Preview--Team 3--Getafe CF

Posted 11 Aug 2008 at 09:18 AM by elgambitero (Center Holds It)

From now until the kickoff of the La Liga season, I will 'preview' the 20 teams that will be vying for this year's crown.

Note that I didn't review every player or position, nor is this a strictly statistical based preview. It is designed to get people thinking about issues and for you all to leave your comments about the specific players, coaches and issues that relate to all of these La Liga clubs.

I do not claim to know everything about every La Liga team, but everyone has their favorites, and we all can learn from each team's respective fan base.

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La Liga Primer/Preview--Team 2--Real Betis

Posted 08 Aug 2008 at 04:34 PM by elgambitero (Center Holds It)

From now until the kickoff of the La Liga season, I will 'preview' the 20 teams that will be vying for this year's crown.

Note that I didn't review every player or position, nor is this a strictly statistical based preview. It is designed to get people thinking about issues and for you all to leave your comments about the specific players, coaches and issues that relate to all of these La Liga clubs.

I do not claim to know everything about every La Liga team, but everyone has their favorites, and we all can learn from each team's respective fan base.

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