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There are numerous theories regarding the origin of the name, "Madrid". Madrid was founded by Ocno Bianor (son of King Tirenio of Tuscany and Mantua) and was named "Metragirta" or "Mantua Carpetana". Full Article
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FC Zurich's Hannu Tihinen (L) kicks the ball next to his teammate Admir Mehmedi during a soccer training session at Santiago Bernabeu in Madrid November 24, 2009. FC Zurich will play against Real Madrid in a Champions League soccer match in Madrid on Wednesday.
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FC Zurich's Hannu Tihinen (R) runs next to his soccer coach Bernard Challandes during a soccer training session at Santiago Bernabeu in Madrid November 24, 2009. FC Zurich will play against Real Madrid in a Champions League soccer match in Madrid on Wednesday.
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Real Madrid's French midfielder Lassana Diarra (R) vies with Atletico Madrid's Portuguese midfielder Simao Sabrosa (L) and Atletico Madrid's Brazilian midfielder Paulo Assuncao (C) during their Spanish League football match at Vicente Calderon stadium in Madrid on November 7, 2009 in Ma...
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Real Madrid's Ricardo Izecson 'Kaka' of Brazil, 2nd right, reacts after scoring against Atletico de Madrid with fellow team members Sergio Ramos, 2nd left, Alvaro Arbeloa right, and Karim Benzema of France, left during a Spanish La Liga soccer derby match at the Vicente Calderon stadiu...
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Real Madrid's Ricardo Izecson 'Kaka' of Brazil, center, reacts after scoring against Atletico de Madrid with fellow team members Sergio Ramos, left, and Alvaro Arbeloa right, during a Spanish La Liga soccer derby match at the Vicente Calderon stadium in Madrid, Saturday, Nov. 7, 2009.
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Real Madrid's Brazilian midfielder Kaka (C) celebrates with teammates defenders Sergio Ramos (L) and Alvaro Arbeloa (R) after scoring against Atletico Madrid during their Spanish League football match at Vicente Calderon stadium in Madrid on November 7, 2009 in Madrid.
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Chelsea's Italian head coach Carlo Ancelotti speaks during a news conference at Vicente Calderon stadium in Madrid, on November 2, 2009 on the eve of their Champions League football match against Atletico de Madrid.
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Atletico de Madrid's New coach Quique Sanchez Flores attends a press conference during his presentation as new coach, at Vicente Calderon stadium in Madrid on October 26, 2009.
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Atletico de Madrid's New coach Quique Sanchez Flores attends a press conference during his presentation as new coach, at Vicente Calderon stadium in Madrid on October 26, 2009.
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Atletico de Madrid's New coach Quique Sanchez Flores arrives for his presentation at Vicente Calderon stadium in Madrid on October 26, 2009.
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Atletico de Madrid's New coach Quique Sanchez Flores (L) shakes hands with Atletico de Madrid President Enrique Cerezo dring his presentation as new coach, at Vicente Calderon stadium in Madrid on October 26, 2009.
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UEFA President Michel Platini gestures during a joint news conference with Real Madrid President Florentino Perez (not pictured) at the Santiago Bernabeu stadium in Madrid, October 21, 2009.
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UEFA President Michel Platini (L) and Real Madrid President Florentino Perez shake hands for photographers after holding a joint news conference at the Santiago Bernabeu stadium in Madrid, October 21, 2009.
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UEFA President Michel Platini (L) and Real Madrid President Florentino Perez shake hands for photographers after holding a joint news conference at the Santiago Bernabeu stadium in Madrid, October 21, 2009.
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UEFA President Michel Platini smiles during a joint news conference with Real Madrid President Florentino Perez (not pictured) at the Santiago Bernabeu stadium in Madrid, October 21, 2009.
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UEFA President Michel Platini (L) and Real Madrid President Florentino Perez smile after holding a joint news conference at the Santiago Bernabeu stadium in Madrid, October 21, 2009.
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UEFA President Michel Platini (L) and Real Madrid President Florentino Perez shake hands for photographers after holding a joint news conference at the Santiago Bernabeu stadium in Madrid, October 21, 2009.
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Real Madrid's soccer captain Raul walks behind Spain's Prime Minister Rodriguez Zapatero as he arrives for a news conference after the Madrid bid committee presented the city of Madrid's candidature for the 2016 Olympic Games to International Olympic Committee (IOC) members during the 1...
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Real Madrid fans hold a banner with the logo of the Madrid 2016 bid before the UEFA Champions League Group C soccer match against Olympique de Marseille at Santiago Bernabeu stadium in Madrid on Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2009.
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Spanish players celebrate in the streets of Madrid after their victory in the European basketball championships, in Madrid, on September 21, 2009. Spain won 85-63 over Serbia on September 20.
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The Mayor of Madrid Alberto Ruiz Gallardon congratulates Spanish players after their victory in the European basketball championships, in Madrid, on September 21, 2009. Spain won 85-63 over Serbia.
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The pack of riders cycle in Madrid during the last stage of the Tour of Spain "La Vuelta" cycling race between Rivas Vaciamadrid and Madrid, September 20, 2009.
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A pack of riders cycle in Madrid during the last stage of the Tour of Spain "La Vuelta" cycling race between Rivas Vaciamadrid and Madrid, September 20, 2009.
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A pack of riders cycle in Madrid during the last stage of the Tour of Spain "La Vuelta" cycling race between Rivas Vaciamadrid and Madrid, September 20, 2009.
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The pack rides through Madrid during the last stage of the Spanish Vuelta cycling race over 110 kilometers (68 miles) with start in Rivas-Vaciamadrid and finish in Madrid, Sunday, Sept. 20, 2009.
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FC Zurich's Hannu Tihinen (R) runs next to his soccer coach Bernard Challandes during a soccer training session at Santiago Bernabeu in Madrid November 24, 2009. FC Zurich will play against Real Madrid in a Champions League soccer match in Madrid on Wednesday.
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What really offends me is his lack of respect to Madrid, who are the Kings of Europe
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The match against Madrid will be a gala game but the championship is our first priority and we can't afford defeats anymore
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When you're trying to run programs in Madrid or Strasbourg or Florence
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As always here [at Madrid], there is criticism. This is the way it is. After two months I also went through this time and it will happen. They're both talented players and talented players in Madrid will win
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As always here [at Madrid], there is criticism. This is the way it is. After two months I also went through this time and it will happen. They're both talented players and talented players in Madrid will win
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Wherever I go - Istanbul, Turkey; Madrid, Spain; Panama City, Panama - Harvey's story gives people hope. Even though we still have a long way to go in the world and U.S. ... he really is a beacon of light for the community ... And I'm very proud that the governor signed the Harvey Milk holiday bill. I t...
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To beat Madrid has a lot of merit, because they are an excellent team. ... Player for player, their level is very high.
– Josep Guardiola (footballer) SOURCE: Hindustan Times -
In the absence of the violins, the three praetorians of the defence (Carles Puyol, Gerard Pique and Victor Valdes) kept Madrid out with an excellent defensive display
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It was a physical game but a great spectacle ... Real have a great team as well and a lot of talent up front. Madrid are always a competitive team. In all my years in football they have always had a team that can compete at the highest level. It was a great defensive display from the whole team to keep ...
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The BNP would hand the key outpost of Gibraltar to Spain in an astonishing betrayal of its 30,000 British citizens. The move would also deprive the UK of a naval base - defended bitterly for more than 300 years - of huge strategic importance. Party leader Nick Griffin, elected as an MEP in June, made th...
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I think Madrid also came here to win, (while) some come to defend
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Every time Barcelona and Madrid meet, it's an act of rebellion against the established power, against centralism.
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In the build-up to a Barcelona-Madrid game, the players feel the same as the fans. There is a high-level tension, a good tension. This is the game that paralyses the whole country, even when the league’s already been won or lost, even if there’s 15 points separating the sides.
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Madrid are the leaders at the moment and they are scoring goals ... but we are at home and we are highly motivated for the game. The Clasicos are unpredictable games that are decided on small details. We have to try to dominate possession and play like we know how, which is to go forward. We want to pla...
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We have signed a foreign sales deal with a Madrid-based film sales company for UTV’s Heather Graham starrer, ExTerminators.
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We have our philosophy and how Madrid play does not interest me ... Real Madrid were the victims of our success last season and now, with new players there, they are looking for their style of play and things have yet to turn out well. If I had to choose one of the philosophies, I would say that I prefe...
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I feel good these days after treatment, but my purpose is to find the solution to the problem. What I want is to play, feel comfortable and important. If I make this decision it is because I want to play, it would be easy to stay home. I'll go to Japan, Madrid or wherever necessary to understand what is...
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Without a doubt, I want Real Madrid to win, but when a team like Barcelona achieves results with their brilliant play, you can't feel bad, no matter how much of a Madrid fan you are.
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We're taking part in the international tourism fairs at Lisbon and Madrid in January and in Berlin in February
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London, Madrid, New York. We are not perfect. In the west you have better homeland security, but you spend a lot more money. We are inching towards perfection.
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It came to a point where it was better for both Milan and I to part,he told Spanish radio station Cadena Cope. When Milan opened the doors for me it was a sign. I no longer shared the same motives as the team. And if there came a day when I had to leave Milan, I had always wanted to play in Madrid. I wa...
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We use the expression, 'guilt-free shopping,' ... What we've seen in the last 18 months is that women will buy something at full price in the center of Paris or London or Madrid and tell people that they bought the item at one of our villages. It's a ways of avoiding conflict, of not wanting to seem bet...
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The September 11th attacks, as well as the Madrid and London bombings, were primarily planned and organized in Western Europe; a point that highlights the threat is not one tied to traditional geographic or political boundaries.
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There is a fantastic flamenco singer coming from Madrid that has been pre-booked for 2010 and of course their presence in Canberra is now no longer possible with a reduction in the fees
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