'El Resumen' 13.11.09: Ronaldo's Race


Spain release their new strip which will be worn by the team at the World Cup in South Africa next summer. It was inspired by the design adorned by the national team when they hosted the World Cup in '82.

Cristiano Ronaldo eager to play a part in 'El Clasico'. The plan is to start ball training next week in his race to be fit for the clash.

Joan Laporta sympathises with Real Madrid as he explains how the 'Alcorconazo' could have happened to anyone.

La Liga 'Antiviolence Squad' have postponed their decision on the Vicente Calderon stadium's punishment, after the incident which occurred during the Madrid derby in which Real Madrid manager was struck by an object thrown from the crowd.

Guti reveals how he would like to be able to finish his career in Real Madrid. He also stunned club officials by explaining how he doesn't see himself crawling out of nightclubs at 6am when he's 60, therefore it's OK for him to do it now.

The dream is over for Spain's youngsters in the Under-17 World Cup. They were knocked out 3-1 by the physically superior host-team Nigeria.

Maradona feels Lionel Messi needs to start leading by example in the national team, and the little genius from Barca knows it.

Almería knocked out by second division Hercules in the final cup tie in the round of 32. Tiago scored the goal which sent the 'Primera Liga' side tumbling out.

Sevilla goalkeeper Andrés Palop believes his team is in with a chance of winning the Champions League if they carry their rich vein of form into the new year.

Osasuna suffering a Swine Flu epidemic with defender Sergio Fernández the lastest to catch the dreaded virus.

Deportivo La Coruña's Angulo ruled out for 6 months with knee ligament damage.

AND FINALLY:  The Church of Maradona, or 'Iglesia Maradoniana' has 10,000 loyal followers in Spain, and reportedly over 100,000 across the world. Their 'Christmas Day' is October 30th, the birth of Maradona, they have their own Ten Commandments and of course devote their lives to their God: 'Our Diego'. According to the church it is the year 48 AB (After Birth)! Read the Ten Commandments HERE