News, January and February 2012

Sport headlines

Alberto Contador guilty of doping. Madrid attempts to attract Olympics again. Barcelona wins Clubs' World Cup. Mireia Belmonte gains 4 golds in European swimming championships. Barcelona beat Real Madrid to become joint leader of Primera. Spain win Davis Cup final against Argentina. 3 Liga players shortlisted for Balon D'Or again - BBC. Alonso best time in Jerez training day. Spain to face Italy, Ireland and Croatia in Euro 2012.

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Football: Barcelona win Clubs' World Cup - BBC. Spain drawn against Italy, Croatia and Ireland in first leg of Euro 2012. Barcelona and Madrid jointly lead Primera after Barcelona win encounter (BBC) in 15th round, 3 players shortlisted for Balon D'Or again - BBC: this year Messi, Ronaldo and Xavi. Champions: 5th round - Madrid beat Zagreb, Bayern beat Villareal, Valencia beat Genk, Barcelona beat Milan.
Motor: F1: Alonso got best time in Jerez training day. Bikes: soon! Srry, no Dakar report this year.
Tennis: Soon
Basketball: Soon
Cycling: Alberto Contador found guilty of doping in Tour 2012 - loses all trophies won since then - El País, BBC.
Other: Yachting Volvo Ocean race - Telefónica leads after 3rd stage - win report, scoreboard at official site. Olympics: Madrid launches new bid - for 20020! - Telegraph.