By Paul Kennedy Lionel Messi will one of the interviews on the first edition of “60 Minutes Sports,”which debuts Jan. 8 on Showtime (10 p.m. ET/PT). Bob Simon went to Spain to talk to Messi foe the new monthly magazine program from the makers ofthe iconic CBS News series “60 Minutes.” Messi, who broke the […]
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AVB: Bale Move 'Impossible' in January
Tottenham winger Gareth Bale has long been linked with either Real Madrid or Barcelona, and while a move may certainly happen in the future, Spurs coach AndreVillas-Boas said Thursday, “it is completely impossible he will leave in January.” The Portuguese tactician was responding to reports in Spain that Los Blancos werepreparing a big-money move for […]
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Messi Rated Third Best Athlete in Argentina in 2012
Despite scoring 90 goals this year — a world record — Lionel Messi has been rated the third best athlete in Argentina in 2012, according to a poll of journalists in the country.Boxer Sergio Martinez and taekwondo fighter Sebastian Crismanich both finished higher than the FC Barcelona striker. Martinez won the Olimpia de Oroearlier this […]
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As Messi Extends Barca Deal, Ronaldo is Still Unhappy at Real
La Marca claims that Lionel Messi’s new contract extension at Barcelona, which raises his salary to $21 million and will keep him at the Camp Nou until 2016, hasshifted the focus in Spain back to unsettled Real Madrid striker Cristiano Ronaldo. The Portuguese star has yet to secure a new contract extension and is said […]
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Vilanova to Stay on as Barca Coach Despite Health Issues
Tito Vilanova will remain Barcelona coach, the club announced on Wednesday, following news that the 44-year-old had suffered a relapse of a cancerous tumor on his parotid gland,for which he was operated on in November 2011, five months before being named Barca first team coach. Speaking at a press conference regarding the incident, President Sandro […]
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Messi, Xavi, Puyol Sign Barca Extensions
In better news for Barcelona, living legends Lionel Messi, Xavi Hernandez and Carles Puyol all signed contract extensions on Tuesday. Xavi and Puyol will remain atthe club until June 2016, presumably the end of both of their careers, while Messi tacked another two years onto his current contract, which is now set to expire in […]
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Vilanova Expected to Stand Down as Barca Coach Due to Health Concerns
Barcelona will make a statement later today in which coach Tito Vilanova is expected to stand aside amid fears over his health. Earlier Wednesday, the club suspended its scheduleof media activities as it emerged that Vilanova had suffered a relapse of cancer in his salivary gland. The 44-year-old had undergone a successful surgery to remove […]
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Mourinho: La Liga Title 'Impossible' Following Draw
Jose Mourinho threw in the towel on Sunday following Real Madrid’s latest setback in the quest to defend its La Liga title. Los Blancos drew 2-2 at home to Espanyol while LaLiga leader FC Barcelona beat second-place Atletico Madrid 4-1 at the Camp Nou, extending the Catalans’ lead to 13 points over Real and nine […]
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Messi Scores Two More as Goal Record is Disputed
Lionel Messi on Wednesday took his goal tally for the year to 88 after scoring twice Barcelona’s 2-0 win against Cordoba. The Argentine had already passed GerdMuller’s official record of 85 goals in a calendar year over the weekend, but according to reports in England, the validity of that record is now being called into […]
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Falcao Puts Five Past Deportivo
Radamel Falcao scored five goals on Sunday as Atletico Madrid thrashed Deportivo La Coruna 6-0 to stay within touching distance of La Liga leader Barcelona, which won2-1 away to Real Betis. Barca remains six points ahead of second-place Atletico, with Real Madrid a further five points behind their city rival, despite winning 3-2 away to […]