News, January-February 2011

Sport headlines

Gunners beat Barça. Spanish committee absolve Alberto Contador of doping in Tour. Del Bosque made Marquis. Nadal wins Laureus award. Kaká returns to play at Real Madrid after series of muscle problems. Messi wins FIFA golden ball ahead of two Barça companions. More news soon

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Football: National football squad trainer Del Bosque given title of Marquis by king. Golden Ball: Outrage as Messi beats 2 Spanish Barça colleagues at post - BBC's Phil Minshull. Primera: Barcelona lead at mid point in league with record points. Keep up to date on the league table at the BBC site. Champions: Shalke 04 draw at Valencia, including Raul goal, BBC, Arsenal beat Barcelona, BBC. Europa League: update soon. Copa del Rey: final will pit Real Madrid against Barcelona. Torres disappoints on move to Chelsea - BBC.
Motor: F1: Warm-up day in Valencia - Photos: BBC. Bikes: update soon.
Tennis: Nadal wins Laureus award for top sportsman - BBC, interview. Nadal fails to win at Melbourne.
Cycling: Spanish committee absolve Alberto Contador of doping in Tour, but he could face international board - BBC - meanwhile he plans to race in Portugal.
Athletics: World womens' 3000m hurdles champion, Marta Domínguez, suspended pending outcome of police investigation into doping scandal.
Other: update soon.