Leagues

Starting The Euros

Still two years away, the 2012 Euros should be an incredible tournament. Not sitting around waiting for it to get here, the Goal.com editorial staff has already put together some potential starting line-ups for the biggest squads and also analyzed some of the bets that could be seen.

Whistle Blowers

Barcelona remains five points ahead of Real Madrid after another weekend that featured far too much talk about officiating. Goal.com's David Mosse, in his La Liga weekend roundup column, talks about how the referee blame has reached fever pitch in Madrid-based publications.

Looking Ahead

The 2010 World Cup in South Africa hasn't even happened yet, but all the footballing eyes in Europe were already looking towards 2012 when the next Euros will take place. The qualification draw was held today and some tasty groups were created but strangely no clear 'group of death.'

Nine Man Stroll

Nine-man Barcelona came out 2-1 winners against Getafe at Camp Nou in La Liga on Saturday evening, thanks to goals from Lionel Messi and Xavi. Roberto Soldado scored a late penalty, but it was no more than a consolation goal. Gerard Pique and Rafa Marquez earned the early baths for Barca.

Follow The Leaders

Sevilla's big win over Valencia last week set the stage for a fascinating battle for third place. David Mosse explains how the race for third is heating up with Barcelona and Real Madrid running away with the top two spots in La Liga, before previewing the weekend's upcoming action.

Deciding What's Best

Racing Santander's teenage superstar Sergio Canales looks set to join Spanish giants Real Madrid after bursting onto the scene this season. Goal.com's Cyrus C. Malek profiles Canales and wonders if the demanding Bernabeu is the best destination for the young sensation.

Paper Champions

Barcelona's midfield maestro Xavi Hernandez has hit out as his team's critics who suggest that the Catalan champsions receive favoritism from referees. He suggested that people in Madrid are just concerned with selling newspapers and that Barca's goals against Sporting were legitimate.