Malaga lights

Christmas is coming even in Spain.
Malaga City turned on the Christmas lights tonight, with the snow machine creating a very festive scene.

In my apartment if I put on a few lights and the microwave I blow the fuse, I hope the same fate doesnt befall Malaga City.

A weekend in Sevilla

Had a great weekend in Sevilla a couple of weeks ago. My first visit to this beautiful city, but I am sure it will not be my last.

Spent Saturday doing the tourist thing, sightseeing and window shopping and of course most importantly sitting in the pavement cafe's having a coffee and tapas, watching the world go by.

Met up with a friend early evening down by the River and had a couple of hours fishing, 'til the sun went down.

Back to the hotel to shower and clean up and then back out on the town for dinner and a few drinks.

Sunday was spent fishing again, this time out in the countryside just north of Sevilla. A beautiful, quiet spot, where we stayed all afternoon. I am not a great fisherman, but it is an incredible form of relaxation and enjoyment.

The weekend has gone before you know it, so will plan to stay a bit longer next time.

Zidane and Ronaldo match against poverty

Around 30,000 turned out to see the match against poverty, charity football game at the Roselada Malaga on Monday night.

More an exhibition of footballing skills than a competitive match, the teams ended with a draw at 2-2. Zidane received a standing ovation before the game had kicked off, while support for Ronaldo seemed quite muted. In fact second biggest cheer of the night, went to Michael Schumacher who came on as a sub for Ronaldo's team.

It was great entertainment from all involved, and an excellent last chance for me to see the player that has been the best footballer in the world for many of the past seasons, Zinedine Zidane.
A privilege!

Malaga stay on top

On a cold evening at the Roselada, Malaga and Racing Ferrol managed to raise the temperature in the stadium, with a thrilling game. Both teams created chances throughout the first half and Malaga were unfortunate to trail by 2-0 at half time.

The second half was equally exciting with Malaga getting a goal back from the penalty spot, and the Hidalgo heading the equaliser just two minutes later. Malaga's third goal looked to be well offside, but the fourth was a lovely goal from substitute Peragon, wrapping up an excellent 4-2 victory.

Schumi still the one to beat

Over 3000 Formula 1 fans turned up at Barcelona's Catalunya circuit onTuesday, to watch ex world champion, Michael Schumacher put the new Ferrari through its paces.
Schumacher managed the fastest time of the day, forcing Britain's David Coulthard to quip, "It looks as though he's got talent. He will make his way to F1."

"It's good to see I'm still able to do it. It was great fun and I really like it a lot," said the German.
Schumacher has no intentions of returning to racing however, and is enjoying his position with Ferrari as technical advisor.

Malaga go top

Malaga beat third placed Sporting Gijon away from home 1-0, on Sunday. With top place Numancia losing to Sevilla Atletico by the same score, Malaga moved back on top of the league.

Malaga are playing tonight in the Copa del Rey 4th round, first leg tie against la Liga premier team, Racing Santander.

I wont be at the game, but will be back for the league game on Saturday, against Racing Ferrol. I will be returning to La Roseleda on Monday night for the charity game Zidane and friends vs Ronaldo and friends.

"Live" Buckaroo

A Picture from the recent "live" Buckaroo competition in Malaga.