Villarreal CF
Malaga defy debts to reach Europe's elite
Mar 16, 2013 12:23 EDT
Spain was once again the most represented nation as Friday's Champions League draw took place in Nyon, but alongside the familiar names of Real Madrid and Barcelona there was a newcomer - Malaga.
Malaga continue dream European run
Mar 13, 2013 18:39 EDT
Malaga's remarkable Champions League campaign continued on Wednesday when they beat Porto 2-0 to progress to the quarter-finals 2-1 on aggregate.
Real buoyed by Morata performance
Feb 17, 2013 18:19 EST
Real Madrid assistant manager Aitor Karanka was delighted with the contribution of 20-year-old striker Alvaro Morata after their 2-0 win over Rayo Vallecano on Sunday.
Casillas returns home after 'successful' operation
Jan 26, 2013 11:43 EST
Real Madrid captain Iker Casillas has returned home after a "successful" operation on his fractured left thumb, his club revealed Saturday, and will now begin a recovery period of between eight and 12 weeks before he can return to action.
Real keeper Casillas faces 12 weeks out
Jan 25, 2013 17:43 EST
Real Madrid and Spain goalkeeper Iker Casillas will be sidelined for eight to 12 weeks after undergoing surgery on his fractured left hand in Madrid on Friday.
Stars wish all best for cancer-stricken Vilanova
Dec 19, 2012 17:13 EST
Leading names from the sporting world sent their best wishes to Barcelona coach Tito Vilanova on Wednesday after it emerged he faces surgery and weeks of treatment after suffering a cancer relapse.
Boca favourite Bianchi returns for third stint
Dec 19, 2012 14:41 EST
Veteran Argentinian coach Carlos Bianchi came out of retirement for a third spell as coach of Boca Juniors, where he won three Copa Libertadores, after signing a three-year contract on Wednesday.
Valverde replaces Pellegrino at Valencia F.C.
Dec 03, 2012 10:10 EST
Valencia on Monday named Ernesto Valverde as their new coach in place of Mauricio Pellegrino, sacked following the club's 5-2 defeat to Real Sociedad at the weekend.
Bruges replace Leekens with Garrido
Nov 15, 2012 09:18 EST
FC Bruges said Thursday they had appointed Spaniard Juan Carlos Garrido to replace Georges Leekens, sacked as coach on November 4.
Mancini targets five signings by transfer deadline
Aug 31, 2012 07:05 EDT
Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini is confident of wrapping up five new signings before Friday night's transfer deadline.
Rodgers says Raheem Sterling can be Kop idol
Aug 27, 2012 10:29 EDT
Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers has backed teen star Raheem Sterling to become a fans' favourite at Anfield after his dazzling show against champions Manchester City.
Superb Ba goal gets Newcastle off to winning start
Aug 20, 2012 16:29 EDT
Senegal striker Demba Ba scored a sublime goal to help Newcastle defeat Tottenham 2-1 on the opening weekend of the English Premier League season.
Milan capture Villarreal's Zapata on loan
Aug 08, 2012 16:49 EDT
Spanish second tier club Villarreal on Wednesday announced an agreement with AC Milan that will see Colombian international defender Cristian Zapata move to the Italian giants on a season-long loan.
Arsenal new boy Cazorla targets trophies
Aug 07, 2012 10:52 EDT
Spanish international midfielder Santi Cazorla has set his sights on helping Arsenal end their trophy drought after completing his transfer to the London club from troubled Malaga on a long-term deal.
Arsenal sign midfielder Cazorla
Aug 07, 2012 06:10 EDT
Arsenal have completed the signing of talented midfielder Santi Cazorla from Spanish side Malaga on a long-term deal.
Swansea boss Laudrup makes double swoop
Jul 10, 2012 13:28 EDT
Michael Laudrup made his first signings as Swansea manager on Tuesday, completing a £2 million ($3.1 million) swoop for Genoa defender Jose Manuel Flores and taking Jonathan de Guzman on a season-long loan from Villarreal.
Euro champs Alba, Mata get Olympic nod
Jul 03, 2012 13:52 EDT
Left-back Jordi Alba and winger Juan Mata, both scorers in Spain's 4-0 Euro 2012 final victory over Italy last weekend, were called up to the Spanish squad for the London Olympics on Tuesday.
Spanish coach dies one day after appointment
Jun 07, 2012 07:16 EDT
Spanish coach Manuel Preciado died of a heart attack on Thursday at the age of 54, just a day after he was named the new coach at relegated side Villarreal.
Spain announces preliminary line-up for Euro 2012
May 15, 2012 08:28 EDT
Spain coach Vicente del Bosque announced Tuesday a preliminary line-up for the Euro 2012 but many big names including injured David Villa remain in suspense.
Real Madrid hit 100-points mark in La Liga final
May 14, 2012 00:48 EDT
Champions Real Madrid beat Mallorca 4-1 to break the 100-point barrier on the final day of La Liga season as Villarreal sensationally slipped through the relegation trapdoor.
Facts from the Wikipedia page:
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| Full name | Villarreal Club de Fútbol, S.A.D. | ||
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| Nickname(s) | El Submarino Amarillo (The Yellow Submarine) | ||
| Founded | March 10, 1923 | ||
| Ground | El Madrigal Villarreal Valencian Community Spain (Capacity: 25,000) | ||
| Chairman |  Fernando Roig Alfonso | ||
| Manager | Ernesto Valverde | ||
| League | La Liga | ||
| 2008–09 | La Liga, 5th | ||
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