FC Barcelona accused of spying on its superstars

Football club Barcelona has been sensationally accused of spying on its star defender Gerard Piqué because they were worried about his relationship with the Colombian pop star Shakira.

A fromer employee of the detective agency Metodo 3 claims they followed the defender on the orders of the Catalan club.

It is rumoured that Metodo 3, which is now defunct, also spied in the past on other Barcelona stars such as Samuel Eto’o, Ronaldinhio and Deco.

The Barcelona and Spain star was reportedly trailed after going to a pop concert in Barcelona, with detectives allegedly logging how many drinks he had.

El Confidencial claimed the player eventually noticed that he was being followed, but that the club told him it was the tabloid press.

A spokesman for FC Barcelona, which is one of the world’s most successful clubs, issued a statement on Tuesday saying it did not wish to comment ‘because it has no documentary evidence that this ever happened and, as a result, we deny it.’

Eight people arrested after €3 million heist in Puerto Banús

Spain’s longest-serving inmate, released last year, has been arrested for his alleged involvement in the €3 million jewellery heist in Puerto Banús.

62-year-old Miguel Montes Neiro has so far served 35 years in prison up until his release in February last year.

Seven other people were arrested accused pf armed robbery at El Corte Ingles in Puerto Banús on 18th November last year. Montes has since been released with charges.

The gang pretended to be maintenance workers, entered the shopping centre while it was closed on a Sunday and tied up security staff – one of them now amongst the detainees.

It took the victims two hours until they managed to break loose and alert the police. By then, the intruders had fled in a car belonging to one of the guards.

Secrecy has been imposed on the case ever since. Police believe Montes was used to hide and sell the stolen goods, most of them have now been recovered.

 

Beyonce agrees to appear at Essex town carnival….for £50,000

Organisers of a town carnival in Essex thought they had pulled a great coup after global superstar Beyonce agreed to be the headline performer – only to find out her fee would be £50,000.

Her agent sent an email saying that there is a possibility that Beyonce will be available and hopefully can attend their carnival event.

Members of Maldon Carnival had been turned down by Britney Spears, Rod Stewart, Will.i.am, Jessie J, Justin Timberlake, Rita Ora and Taylor Swift before the singer appeared to show an interest.

But after a ten minute meeting with executives, the plans were quickly scuppered after it emerged Beyonce could not appear for free and would require a £50,000 fee.

An email confirmation of the meeting read that after their conversation, it is apparent there is some miscommunication and that Beyonce will require an appearance fee to attend their carnival.

The Maldon Carnival, which takes place in August, includes a procession, a bonny baby competition, spot-the-stranger and clairvoyant evening and last year made £1,200 for charity.

Carnival organiser, Rob Slight, said that he was disappointed but maintained that the mix up would not stop him in his bid to book a big name celebrity for the event.

He added that they are really trying to build it up and make it bigger and better than ever before.

The former Destiny’s Child singer is still due to headline this summer’s V Festival just ten miles away in Chelmsford, Essex, in front of 90,000 fans.

2nd breast cancer diagnose for Anastacia

Anastacia previously beat the disease back in 2003. Now she has been forced to cancel her European tour after receiving the tragic news.

In a statement the 44-year-old singer explains her disappointment over the cancellation, she said that she feels so awful to be letting down all her amazing fans who were looking forward to It’s A Man’s World Tour and that it just breaks her heart to disappoint them.

 

Anastacia’s tour had been scheduled to kick off on the 6th of April in London. But her doctors instructed her to cancel all performances and not travel from now until further notice.

However, the singer will continue with the recording and writing of her new album, and is hoping to some point in the near future to schedule another tour.

‘A born survivor, Anastacia has one goal and that is to make a full recovery with the support of her family, friends and everyone around her.’

 

 

28. February – Dia de Andalucia

Today is Dia de Andalucia (Andalucian Day) which commemorates the 28th of February, 1980 referendum on the Statute of Autonomy of Andalucia.

This is when the Andalucian people voted for the statute that made Andalucia an autonomous community of Spain.

The Andalucian flag was created by Blas Infante, with green as symbol of hope and unity, and white for peace and dialogue.

The emblem of Andalucia shows Hercules between the two columns which legend places in the Strait of Gibraltar with an inscription at his feet reading ” Andalucia for itself, Spain and Humanity” and an arch above him reading “Dominator Hercules Fundator”.

In many parts of the region, people decorate their balcony with the green and white flag and events are held today in town and city halls throughout the region.

Big mouth!

Oh my lord – I can’t find words for this!!!

138 weapons found in a removal container in Estepona

A British 63-year-old man was arrested in Estepona, after 138 unlicensed weapons were found.

This arsenal included 106 knives, machetes and daggers; 14 pistols, including some from World War I and others from before American Civil War, and 18 shotguns and rifles.

There were also banned weapons, such as walking stick to fire ammunition, a silencer and telescopic viewfinders, and ammunition.

The items were found in a removal company container and the man claimed to be a collector, but he didn’t have licences for any of them.

Some of the weapons had been modified for use.

Justin Bieber shopping in London wearing a gas mask

So much for attempting to go incognito.

Believe it or not, Justin Bieber was actually trying to get unnoticed as he strolled around shopping in London – wearing a gas mask!?!

Either way, it didn’t take long for folks to figure out who wad behind such headgear on Monday.

It is unclear whether the pop star, currently touring the UK, was wearing it as a disguise or for health reasons.

Of course, this isn’t the first time Bieber has shown such, um, creativity.

Last year, the 18-year-old pop sensation was spotted at Venice Beach, Calif., wearing a metallic gold mask.

Can’t wait to see what kind of disguise the dude decides to don next!

New initiative via social networking sites – Xpand Marbella

 hopes to connect with tourists via social networking sites.

The new initiative called Xpand Marbella, will broadcast photos and information on the city at an international level.

This will be done by group of people on websites, forums, blogs profiles and groups specialising in tourism and social networks.

There will also be a language and country-based groups which will identify where to place the information in the international market, especially the USA, Arab countries, China and Europe.

People who speak two languages or are amateur photographers can take part in this initiative, referred to as “proactive” by local tourism councillor Jose Luis Hernandez.

Laser attack on Cristiano Ronaldo

Green lasers once again repeatedly flicked across the faces of the players during last night’s El Classico, to leave us contemplating the banal idiocy of some of those who attend football matches, particularly in Spain.

Cristiano Ronaldo had to put up with having an emerald light shined into his eyes countless times by a number of faceless perpetrators in the 95,000 crowd.

It is incredibly annoying and appears to be happening with increased frequency.

 

Now football fans, mainly on the continent, seem to have developed a liking for using lasers as tools for distraction.

Ronaldo was subjected to such attempts most noticeably after scoring in the 57th minute. The fact it was his second of the night shows the futility.