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Abidal struck by swine flu

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Eric Abidal represents France at international level
Barcelona have confirmed defender Eric Abidal has contracted swine flu and midfielder Yaya Toure has shown symptoms of the virus. Abidal underwent tests after feeling unwell and developing a fever, and the club doctors diagnosed he is suffering from the disease.  [+]

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November 21, 2009

Osasuna v Valencia: Preview
The week that was: Nov 13 - Nov 19
Dominic Raynor on a week when the nominees for the Bidone d'Oro award for Serie A's worst player were announced.

November 19, 2009

Ibrahimovic out of Bilbao clash with thigh strain
Barcelona's Zlatan Ibrahimovic will miss Saturday's La Liga clash at Athletic Bilbao with a new thigh strain, the European champions said on Thursday.
La Liga: Barca resume with tough trip to Lions' den
The intimidating roar of San Mames awaits Barcelona in La Liga as Pep Guardiola's side start a critical week of action with a testing trip to face Athletic Bilbao on Saturday.
Alvarez: Introducing the Soccernet Quiniela
Eduardo Alvarez introduces a new La Liga prediction feature: the Soccernet Quiniela.

November 18, 2009

Fiorentina: Left-back Vargas not heading to Madrid
Fiorentina have warned Real Madrid they have no intention of selling left wing-back Juan Manuel Vargas after the Peruvian international was strongly linked with a move to the Bernabeu next season.
Atletico Madrid handed 150 euro fine after derby
Atletico Madrid have been fined 150 euros by the Spanish football federation for incidents during their home derby with Real Madrid earlier this month.
A new beginning for Tamudo
Espanyol striker Raul Tamudo looked a one-club man but now wants a move. Lucy Turner reports.
Arteta would be happy to end career with Everton
Mikel Arteta has denied rumours he is eager to return to Spain and revealed he would be happy to finish his career with Everton.

November 17, 2009

Atletico coach Flores struck by swine flu
Atletico Madrid coach Quique Sanchez Flores is suffering from swine flu, the club confirmed on Tuesday.
2009/2010 Spanish Primera División
CLUB PWDLGDPts
Barcelona108202126
Real Madrid108111825
Sevilla FC107121222
Valencia10631921
Deportivo La Coruña10613319
Mallorca10523517
Sporting Gijon10442216
Athletic Bilbao10514-216
Espanyol10343-213
Osasuna10334-112
Almeria10334-212
Getafe10406-412
Real Zaragoza10325-711
Valladolid10244-310
Tenerife10316-1210
Villarreal1023509
Racing Santander10145-97
Atlético Madrid10145-107
Xerez10136-136
Málaga10127-55
· Complete Standings
Spanish Primera División 2009/2010
DATEHomeSCOREOPPONENT
11/21 12:00 ET Deportivo La Coruña VS Atlético Madrid
11/21 12:00 ET Tenerife VS Sevilla FC
11/21 14:00 ET Real Madrid VS Racing Santander
11/21 16:00 ET Athletic Bilbao VS Barcelona
11/22 11:00 ET Espanyol VS Getafe
11/22 11:00 ET Mallorca VS Almeria
11/22 11:00 ET Xerez VS Sporting Gijon
11/22 11:00 ET Villarreal VS Valladolid
11/22 13:00 ET Málaga VS Real Zaragoza
11/22 15:00 ET Osasuna VS Valencia
11/29 11:00 ET Atlético Madrid VS Espanyol
11/29 11:00 ET Almeria VS Athletic Bilbao
11/29 11:00 ET Sevilla FC VS Málaga
11/29 11:00 ET Barcelona VS Real Madrid
11/29 11:00 ET Racing Santander VS Deportivo La Coruña
11/29 11:00 ET Getafe VS Xerez
11/29 11:00 ET Real Zaragoza VS Osasuna
11/29 11:00 ET Valladolid VS Tenerife
11/29 11:00 ET Valencia VS Mallorca
11/29 11:00 ET Sporting Gijon VS Villarreal
12/2 14:00 ET Xerez VS Barcelona
· Complete Schedule
Top Scorers
PLAYERS Goals
David Villa 8
Zlatan Ibrahimovic 7
Lionel Messi 7
Walter Pandiani 6
Seydou Keita 6
Luis Fabiano 5
· Complete Stats
Past Champions
Competition Team
2007/08 Spanish Primera División Real Madrid
2006/07 Spanish Primera División Real Madrid
2005/06 Spanish Primera División Barcelona
2004/05 Spanish Primera División Barcelona
2003/04 Spanish Primera División Valencia
2002/03 Spanish Primera División Real Madrid
2001/02 Spanish Primera División Valencia
2000/01 Spanish Primera División Real Madrid