Author Archive for Steve
Frank Williams pays tribute to mechanics
90 minutes after Venezuelan Pastor Maldonado clinched an awesome victory for the Williams team, an explosion rocked the F1 paddock and gutted the Williams’ garage. Mechanics from other teams rallied around and became makeshift firefighters for which Frank Williams didn’t have enough praise.
Guardiola’s last game as coach ends in draw
It was Guardiola’s last game in charge of his beloved Barcelona last night and Seydou Keita made sure the party wasn’t spoilt too much by clinching a last minute equalizer for the Catalan giants.
Messi in race storm and Bale to Barcelona
Leo Messi has been caught up in a race storm for calling Royston Drenthe a “negro” and Gareth Bale, the Welsh wizard currently at Tottenham, may well be on his way to Barca.
Third Vintage Bus Rally Barcelona
Here’s something for all classic car buffs or in this case classic bus buffs. Today and tomorrow, Barcelona will play host to the third Vintage Bus Rally which starts in Barcelona and finishes in Caldes de Montbui.
Tito Vilanova steps into Pep’s shoes at Barcelona
Sandro Rosell announced that Tito Vilanova will be filling Pep Guardiola’s shoes as Barca coach on Friday. It’s a tall order but Vilanova has been Pep’s second in command for the past four years so this shouldn’t be a problem for him.
Port Vell up in arms over marina plans for mega rich
Barcelona’s working class district of Port Vell are up in arms over plans to build a marina for the mega rich by Mayfair based British firm Salamanca group.
Christina Rosenvinge at the 23rd Barcelona Guitar Festival
Christina Rosenvinge will be performing at the 23rd Barcelona Guitar Festival in Barcelona. Take a trip through 25 years of Christina’s music that started with the Movida Madrileña after the death of Franco’s dictatorship.
Barca has tough game against lions
Barca had a tough game against Bielsa’s lions last night at the Nou Camp but it was the Catalan team that roared away with a 2-0 victory. This week they meet AC Milan in the second leg of their Champions League clash.
Goya Awards 2012
It was a great night for Spanish movie lovers at the Goya Awards 2012 and the film by Enrique Urbizu, No habrá paz para los malvados emerged as the great winner, taking 6 Goya statues including José Coronado for best actor.
Barca dealt a chilly blow to title hopes
Barcelona FC were left out in the cold last night as Osasuna beat them 3-2 and thus dealt an icy blow to the current champions title hopes.
Barca suffers to beat Real Sociedad
It was an icy scenario at the Camp Nou last night that saw Barca take 3 points and stay seven points behind Real Madrid. Barca’s sharp shooters were not on target last night but goals from Cristian Tello and Leo Messi saw them home.
Barcelona in great position to snatch title
Real Madrid have it all to do in the second leg of their Copa del Rey clash next week. Barca beat them last night at the Santiago Bernabéu to set up a thrilling match at the Nou Camp. Will you miss it?
