| 'Extraterrestrial' bullfighter plans return to ring
He was one of Spain's top bullfighters but mysteriously withdrew from the ring at the peak of his career. Now he is back, electrifying the national pastime with plans to perform in a city where anti-bullfighting sentiment is strong. Jose Tomas, 31, slipped away in September 2002 without explanation. He never confirmed he was retiring and has hinted since then he might fight again. .
Spanish Soccer: Ronaldinho Shines as Barcelona go Clear at Top
MADRID - Barcelona turned on the style to pull three points clear at the top of the Primera Liga with a 2-1 win over Deportivo Coruna. Brazilian playmaker Ronaldinho, who has been at the centre of intense media speculation over his future, helped set up goals for Lionel Messi before the break and Samuel Eto'o soon after the restart. As the home team eased off, Depor pulled a goal back through Adrian Lopez and Barca suffered an uncomfortable final few minutes before taking their points tally to 56 from 28 games. Second-placed Sevilla can go level at the top again by winning at Osasuna on Sunday. Valencia put their title challenge back on track with an entertaining 3-2 home win over Espanyol that moved them up to third. Spain striker David Villa acrobatically volleyed the hosts into an early lead and, after Albert Riera had levelled for Espanyol, set up Vicente and Miguel Angel Angulo for goals either side of halftime.
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