Current News
Ok I have been doing a really bad job on news so here is the news update for Sevilla and Spain in general- well at least the ones I found interesting enough to write about.
Last Sunday (while I was returning from our amazingly difficult and crazy hike in Granada) the last Sevilla vs. Betis took place at the Betis stadium. Sevilla made a goal 15 minutes after half time, I believe that is when the goal took place (about time Sevilla has this problem of shooting a bunch against Betis but never being able to get one that counts) anyways Sevilla made a goal yeah! 15.3 minutes after half time an angry betis fan (or a couple they aren´t sure how many were involved because somehow they haven´t found them yet) threw a bottle at the Sevilla coach who walked out onto the fiel then passed out. The game was called and the unconcious coach was placed on a stretcher and removed from the field. Outside the stadium reports of angry Betis fans were chanting Kill and then the coach´s name. They were way out of line, but then it gets worse. The area around the stadium filled with people and individuals- who were later interviewed and were Betis fans- started throwing big garbage cans in the streets and fights began to break out- it was complete chaos. The only piece of news I have heard about Sevilla fans doing something unruly (and it is only speculation it is Sevilla fans) is the graffiti that was all around the Betis stadium Monday morning.
Since the game was called 30 minutes early the organization is holding a closed game for Betis and Sevilla to play in Madrid, and nobody is allowed to attend except the royal family. They are trying to decide if they are going to allow some news channels so they can broadcast it but they aren´t sure yet. That will take place soon I believe.
Anyways there have also been protests about this man that was part of ETA, and has killed over 20 people, that is recovering from a bombing in a hospital in Basque country right now. There have been a lot of political parties (including Mario´s) doing demonstrations trying to convince the government that this man needs to die ¨for his sins¨ as many put it. I guess I can´t blame them for having these strong views. This is interesting because it brings out the fact that Spain doesn´t have the death penalty- thus this problem is becoming apparent. In the end this man did spend a long time in prison but people really want more from him. The verdict from the judge on this matter was that he would be released from prison in accordance to his prior sentence.
Last Sunday (while I was returning from our amazingly difficult and crazy hike in Granada) the last Sevilla vs. Betis took place at the Betis stadium. Sevilla made a goal 15 minutes after half time, I believe that is when the goal took place (about time Sevilla has this problem of shooting a bunch against Betis but never being able to get one that counts) anyways Sevilla made a goal yeah! 15.3 minutes after half time an angry betis fan (or a couple they aren´t sure how many were involved because somehow they haven´t found them yet) threw a bottle at the Sevilla coach who walked out onto the fiel then passed out. The game was called and the unconcious coach was placed on a stretcher and removed from the field. Outside the stadium reports of angry Betis fans were chanting Kill and then the coach´s name. They were way out of line, but then it gets worse. The area around the stadium filled with people and individuals- who were later interviewed and were Betis fans- started throwing big garbage cans in the streets and fights began to break out- it was complete chaos. The only piece of news I have heard about Sevilla fans doing something unruly (and it is only speculation it is Sevilla fans) is the graffiti that was all around the Betis stadium Monday morning.
Since the game was called 30 minutes early the organization is holding a closed game for Betis and Sevilla to play in Madrid, and nobody is allowed to attend except the royal family. They are trying to decide if they are going to allow some news channels so they can broadcast it but they aren´t sure yet. That will take place soon I believe.
Anyways there have also been protests about this man that was part of ETA, and has killed over 20 people, that is recovering from a bombing in a hospital in Basque country right now. There have been a lot of political parties (including Mario´s) doing demonstrations trying to convince the government that this man needs to die ¨for his sins¨ as many put it. I guess I can´t blame them for having these strong views. This is interesting because it brings out the fact that Spain doesn´t have the death penalty- thus this problem is becoming apparent. In the end this man did spend a long time in prison but people really want more from him. The verdict from the judge on this matter was that he would be released from prison in accordance to his prior sentence.
27-3-07
News now is that Semana Santa starts next Sunday so the construction workers are building huge platforms for people to see it around Plaza nueva. Also signs for no parking in the center of the city have begun to appear too. Its getting exciting!
This is the new big entertainment in the streets of Sevilla. Especially in Plaza Nueva. This is the before shot.
It is really hard to explain so here are some pics. As you can imagine the legs of the female are up quite a bit- that is one strong man :) The after shot.
This next picture is of a demonstration that took place in Plaza nueva to get freedom for morroco. Honestly I didn't really understand it but it was interesting to watch and the people were very pationate about their cause.
It is really hard to explain so here are some pics. As you can imagine the legs of the female are up quite a bit- that is one strong man :) The after shot.This next picture is of a demonstration that took place in Plaza nueva to get freedom for morroco. Honestly I didn't really understand it but it was interesting to watch and the people were very pationate about their cause.
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