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23 jul 2012

Giving the Flame a Great British welcome - London 2012 Olympics

Pau Gasol will carry Spain's flag at London 2012

Pau Gasol will carry Spain's flag in the opening ceremony at the London Olympics next week, the Spanish Olympic Committee said Friday.

The Lakers basketball player replaced tennis star Rafael Nadal, who announced Thursday he was pulling out of the London Games because of physical problems.

Los Angeles Lakers centre Gasol is one of the country’s most recognised sportsmen and helped Spain win silver in Beijing four years ago, when they lost in the final to the United States.

3 jul 2012

CELEBRATING WITH KIDS

'Our daddies are the champions': Spanish heroes celebrate with kids

Sofia and leonor were wearing team shirts

Two years after Spain's World Cup victory, mini football fans Sofia and Leonor once again helped welcome the victorious national team back to the royal palace.
Proudly wearing team shirts with their names printed on the back, the little princesses inspected the Euro 2012 trophy under the watchful eye of their grandfather King Juan Carlos.

Big Ben, time for a new name

Elizabeth Tower: The clock tower will be renamed to mark the Queen's six decades on the throne

One of Britain’s best-known landmarks, the tower housing Big Ben will be renamed ‘The Elizabeth Tower’ in honour of the Queen’s six decades on the throne.

The tower, formally known as The Clock Tower, will bear the Queen’s name in perpetuity.

The 316-foot tower has become one of the most well-known symbols of London and will still be known colloquially as Big Ben

Winners of Euro Cup 2012

Spain again becomes Winner or Champion of Euro cup.

Now Spain has became the first side to successfully defend a European Championship title, as well as the first to win three consecutive major tournaments after their triumphs at Euro 2008 and the 2010 World Cup.

27 jun 2012

HAPPY SUMMER

Now it is time to enjoy the summer and have a very good time !!! My best wishes for all my pupils !!! Remember that I am going to save all the moments we shared at Federico García Lorca School in my memories. BE VERY LUCKY !!!