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Stubborn Samp cool Napoli's title hopes
Feb 17, 2013 17:23 EST
A coach-less but stubborn Sampdoria put the brakes on Napoli's Serie A title ambitions in a 0-0 draw at the San Paolo on Sunday.
Destro winner secures Cup semi spot for Roma
Jan 16, 2013 18:00 EST
AS Roma striker Mattia Destro scored in the first period of extra time to secure a 1-0 win away to Fiorentina and a place in the Italian Cup semi-finals on Wednesday.
Scorer, provider - evergreen Totti cheers Romans
Dec 08, 2012 17:16 EST
A double strike from Francesco Totti helped push AS Roma into the top four in Serie A on Saturday, proving instrumental in an entertaining 4-2 home win over Fiorentina, who missed the chance to leapfrog Inter Milan into third.
Lazio, Napoli win as Milan, Roma and Inter stung
Nov 11, 2012 17:22 EST
Juventus's Serie A title chances were given an unexpected boost on Sunday when Atalanta stunned Inter Milan 3-1 to dominate the 'Nerazzurro Derby' in Bergamo.
Lazio, Napoli win as Milan, Roma stung
Nov 11, 2012 13:50 EST
Stuttering Lazio relaunched their Serie A campaign by dominating Roma 3-1 in a rain-lashed Rome derby, as high-flying Fiorentina piled the pressure on AC Milan and Napoli fought back to beat Genoa 4-2 on Sunday.
Ronaldo hat-trick as Real Madrid go 10 points clear
Feb 12, 2012 23:43 EST
Cristiano Ronaldo hit his sixth hat-trick of the season as Real Madrid took a huge step towards winning La Liga, coming from behind to beat Levante 4-2 and open a 10-point lead over Barcelona.
Malaga beat Villarreal to keep up European challenge
Nov 28, 2011 17:19 EST
Ten-man Malaga maintained their impressive home record with a 2-1 victory over Villarreal on Monday that kept their European ambitions on track.
Barca put pressure on Real with Zaragoza win
Nov 19, 2011 18:33 EST
A stylish Barcelona sent a message to Real Madrid that they are ready to fight to keep their La Liga title after cruising to a 4-0 win over Zaragoza - even if Real responded with a hard-fought 3-2 success over Valencia to preserve their three-point cushion.
Villarreal get first win of La Liga season
Sep 20, 2011 18:14 EDT
A Giuseppe Rossi strike helped Villarreal to their first win of the La Liga season on Tuesday as they beat Mallorca 2-0 and finally clicking into gear after a disappointing start to the season.
Bayern too strong for Villarreal
Sep 14, 2011 17:49 EDT
An early Toni Kroos strike set Bayern Munich up for a convincing 2-0 win over Villarreal on Wednesday as they look to assert themselves in the Champions League group of death.
Rossi class shines through as Villarreal progress
Aug 23, 2011 18:28 EDT
Giuseppe Rossi showed why he is one of Europe's most-coveted strikers with a second-half double to set Villarreal on their way to a 3-0 win over Odense - for a 3-1 aggregate victory - and a place in the Champions League group stages here on Tuesday.
Bayern and Villarreal glide into group stage
Aug 23, 2011 18:21 EDT
Bayern Munich and Villarreal avoided embarrassing exits from the Champions League on Tuesday as they cruised into Thursday's group stage draw after winning their respective play-off clashes.
Spanish stars blank Americans in soccer friendly
Jun 04, 2011 20:37 EDT
Villarreal striker Santi Cazorla scored two first-half goals and reigning World Cup champion Spain routed the United States 4-0 in an international football friendly.
Cazorla, Negredo and Torres help Spain destroy U.S.
Jun 04, 2011 19:06 EDT
FOXBOROUGH, Massachusetts (Reuters) - Two goals by Santi Cazorla and one apiece from Alvaro Negredo and Fernando Torres led world champions Spain to a 4-0 rout of United States in a friendly on Saturday.
New faces in Spain squad for friendlies
May 25, 2011 14:20 EDT
Getafe striker Manu del Moral has been called up to the Spain squad for the first time by coach Vicente del Bosque for next month's friendlies against the United States and Venezuela.
Portuguese trio, Villarreal shine in Europa League
Apr 07, 2011 18:40 EDT
Spanish side Villarreal and Portuguese giants FC Porto put their Europa League-winning credentials on show with 5-1 wins apiece in the first leg of the quarter-finals on Thursday.
Sevilla hand Valencia third straight loss in Spanish league
Mar 20, 2011 18:27 EDT
Valencia fell to their third successive defeat with a 1-0 home loss to Sevilla on Sunday dealing a blow to their Champions League hopes.
Barcelona seek 'home comfort' before Arsenal test
Mar 05, 2011 04:53 EST
League leaders Barcelona look for a third league win in a week as they host strugglers Real Zaragoza at Camp Nou on Saturday.
Barcelona seek 'home comfort' before Arsenal test
Mar 04, 2011 22:35 EST
League leaders Barcelona look for a third league win in a week as they host strugglers Real Zaragoza at Camp Nou on Saturday.
Villarreal continue home run with Almeria triumph
Jan 03, 2011 16:16 EST
Villarreal made it eight league wins from nine at home defeating lowly Almeria 2-0 at El Madrigal on Monday to move five points clear of fourth-placed Valencia.
Facts from the Wikipedia page:
| Borja Valero | ||
| Personal information | ||
|---|---|---|
| Full name | Borja Valero Iglesias | |
| Date of birth | 12 January 1985 | |
| Place of birth | Madrid, Spain | |
| Height | 1.76 m (5 ft 91⁄2 in) | |
| Playing position | Midfielder | |
| Club information | ||
| Current club | Mallorca (on loan from WBA) | |
| Number | 24 | |
| Youth career | ||
| Real Madrid | ||
| Senior career1 | ||
| Years | Club | App (Gls)* |
| 2004–2005 2005–2007 2007–2008 2008– 2009–2010 | Real Madrid C Real Madrid B Mallorca West Bromwich Albion → Mallorca (loan) | 76 (4) 35 (4) 31 (0) 11 (4) |
| National team2 | ||
| 2002–2003 2003 2004 | Spain U17 Spain U18 Spain U19 | 15 (3) 3 (1) 4 (2) |
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1 Senior club appearances and goals | ||
