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The Spain international appears certain to leave Malaga this summer

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Miguel Angel Jimenez broke his leg in a skiing accident

Miguel Angel Jimenez's year ends on an unlucky break after skiing accident

Spanish golfer Miguel Angel Jimenez will be out of action for at least three months after breaking his leg in a skiing accident on Saturday.

Jack Wilshere and Santi Cazorla

Santi Cazorla says Jack Wilshere has 'amazing potential'

Spaniard impressed with Arsenal team-mate

Malaga's Portuguese midfielder Duda celebrates with his teammates after scoring during the Champions League Group C match Malaga against Anderlecht

Malaga banned from European competition

Outstanding debts have led to decision, although Spanish club are clear to continue in this season's Champions League

Get me out of here: Atlantic Islands, Arctic Sweden, Andalucia

Now... On 27 December, P&O has an 11-night Atlantic Islands cruise abroad the Azura for £999pp.The round-trip from Southampton calls at Vigo, Spain and Madeira for New Year's Eve before sailing to Tenerife and Gran Canaria. Inside cabin and meals included. Pocruises.com

Do flight prices rise with the duration of a trip? Plus: taking Christmas crackers to Australia

Q. Why is it, if you book a one-week flight, the fare is a certain amount; if you book the same departure date but for two weeks' duration, the price goes up £20 or £30; if you book again the same departure date but for three weeks, the price increases by almost £100? I am looking at flights from Birmingham to Chania on Monarch. Do the airlines think that if you can afford a three-week holiday, you can afford to pay more for your flights? David Bailey

Which currency will give a better rate when paying for flights, sterling or euros?

Q. I have debit cards for both euros and sterling. I want to book a flight from Manchester. Which currency should I pay with? Alf Davies

Real Madrid slipped to defeat in Dortmund

Injuries continue to disrupt Real Madrid

The latest injury to Real Madrid's German midfielder Sami Khedira comes at a tricky time for the La Liga champions with a potential banana skin awaiting at Real Mallorca on Sunday.

Roque Santa Cruz celebrates scoring against Atletico de Madrid in a La Liga game

Santa Cruz: I'd love to face City in Champions League

Paraguayan striker is flourishing on loan with Malaga but holds no grudge against Mancini

Family 'devastated' by floods death in Spain

The family of a British expat who died in severe flash flooding in Spain have spoken of their devastation at her loss.

EasyJet eyeing a record after late rush in search of the sun

Budget airline easyJet yesterday flagged up record profits this year as holidaymakers who stayed at home for the Olympics dashed abroad to grab some late summer sun.

British woman missing as nine die in Spain floods

A 52-year-old British woman has been reported missing in severe flooding which has so far claimed nine lives in southern Spain, authorities said today.

Santi Cazorla is widely expected to sign for Arsenal

Santi Cazorla has already been sold, says Malaga midifelder - Arsenal favourites to sign the Spanish winger

Santi Cazorla has already been sold, according to Malaga teammate Enzo Maresca as Arsenal emerge as clear favourites to sign the Spanish playmaker.

Juan Manuel Vargas

Fiorentina winger Juan Manuel Vargas 'an option' for Liverpool claims agent

Juan Manuel Vargas’ agent has claimed that his client is being pursued by Liverpool and that he could leave Fiorentina this summer.

Ruud van Nistelrooy helped Malaga qualify for the Champions League

Former Manchester United striker Ruud van Nistelrooy announces retirement

Malaga striker Ruud van Nistelrooy has announced his retirement from football at the age of 35.

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