News, January 2010

Sport headlines

Nadal abandons against Murray in Melbourne 1/4 final. Nadal wins in Abu Dhabi, but takes 2nd place in Doha. Dakar now on. Barcelona wins Clubs World Cup in Abu Dhabi. Spain win Davis Cup. Spain gets 'easy' groups in football and basketball World Cups. Barcelona leads league. Madrid beat Marseille, Barcelona beat Kiev. La Vuelta 2010 presented.

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Football: Clubs' World Cup Barcelona won 6th championship of year - a record, Pedro scores in 6th competition of year; World Cup: Spain gets 'easy' group H in draw - but could meet Brazil -from 'death group' G in last 16 - BBC on draw. Liga led by Barcelona after 14th round - beat Madrid - BBC. Champions League: Madrid trounce Marseille 1-3, Oporto beat Atlético, Barcelona beat Kiev - BBC, Sevilla beat Rangers - BBC. Messi gets golden ball - BBC and FIFA player of the year - BBC. More Spanish football from Phil Minshall's blog.
Motor: F1: Spain has team for 2010 - Campos Meta, plus 3 drivers, including Alonso, who debuts with Ferrari. Rally 'Dakar' in Argentina and Chile saw various Spaniards in leading positions- Official site. Bikes: Pedrosa recovering from operation - BBC.
Tennis: Nadal abandoned during Murray 1/4 final at Melbourne - BBC. Nadal fell to Davidenko in the final of the Doha tournament. Nadal won in Abu Dhabi - BBC.
Cycling: La Vuelta 2010 presented. Alejandro Valverde won the 2009 edition - BBC. 2010 leader will wear red jersey.
Basketball World cup - Spain gets 'easy' group. Barcelona leads ACB and Euroleague group A
Other: Olympics: Barcelona launches candidature for winter 2022 - BBC.