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Video: Barcelona Destroys Real Madrid, 5-0

There was only one team on the field as the world's two best club sides faced off Monday evening in Barcelona. The hosts, playing the peerless attacking soccer that led them to an unprecedented six titles in 2009 and inspired Spain to this summer's World Cup championship, destroyed arch rival Real Madrid, 5-0, in what...

Diego Forlan Wins Golden Ball at World Cup 2010

Diego Forlan wins the Golden Ball award at the 2010 World Cup after leading Uruguay to a fourth-place finish in the tournament. The Golden Ball, given to the best player at the FIFA World Cup, was awarded to Forlan over Spain's David Villa and the Netherlands' Wesley Sneijder, who finished second and third respectively in...

Legends Will Be Made, Legacies Defined in World Cup Final

JOHANNESBURG -- "One game changes everything," the big sports TV network/hype machine tells us. Although this time, for this game, it's true. One game will alter history and perception. One game will erase decades of frustration and unfulfilled expectations. One game, the most-watched sporting event in the history of the...

Netherlands vs. Spain: Looking Ahead to the World Cup Final

DURBAN, South Africa -- The exclusive fraternity of World Cup winners is guaranteed to grow on Sunday, when Spain and the Netherlands -- both deserving finalists -- play for the title at Johannesburg's massive and appropriately named Soccer City Stadium. For the first time since 1978, the final features two teams that...

Germany's Lucky Blue Sweater Not Enough to Best Spain in World Cup

The lucky blue sweater of German coach Joachim Loew was not enough to beat out an aggressive Spanish offense today in a World Cup match that ended in defeat for his team, 0-1. Defying the lucky sweater, Spain advanced to Sunday's final against the Netherlands in the soccer championship. BBC reported that shouts of "Ole!"...

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06/01/12 Euro 2012: How Prestigious Tournament Will Impact... Source: Bleacher Report Major tournaments during the offseason can have a profound impact on the transfer market because players who shine for their country when the world is watching often see their values dramatically increase, therefore forcing teams to overpay for their services during the transfer window.
06/01/12 Euro 2012 Group C Preview: Spain Source: The Big Lead Spain's Euro 2008 title sparked a soccer renaissance.
05/31/12 David Villa: Spain will not miss me at Euro 2012 Source: Goal.com Barcelona striker David Villa has played down his absence from the Spain national team at Euro 2012.
05/31/12 Euro 2012: spotlight on David Silva Source: Manchester City FC Official Website We turn our attentions to City's Spanish midfielder and his prospects for the upcoming tournament.
05/29/12 No Hazard for City Source: Manchester City FC Official Website One of the close season's persistent rumours has finally been resolved.

Background on david villa

David Villa Sánchez (; born 3 December 1981), nicknamed (), is a Spanish footballer who currently plays as a striker for FC Barcelona and the Spanish national football team.

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