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Thank you for finding this video.

I know, that his sons stay at the training today, but i didn't find this video. :whistle:

Raul & Mamen's house designed by architect Joaquín Torres

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When the homes video is available I'll put it up cause I usefully follow the works of A-Cero Architechts ;) and thanks for the training video of Raul & the boys :wub: I love the house and they need room for their 5 kids but it is like a personal museum all to themselves :laugh:

kind like......museum?

watching this architect's works today.....Salgado's house is great

kind like......museum?

watching this architect's works today.....Salgado's house is great

:laugh: they don't call them SUPERCASAS for nothing, they are massive! From the video it said it was their second house/project with the architect... where's the other one? :blush::heart:

His house is AMAZING!! :shock:

Today...

Schalke 04 0 - 1 Hoffenheim :(

Raul praying for Real triumph

Schalke striker Raul will be keeping his fingers crossed for a Real Madrid victory in this season's La Liga.

Real are distinctly second-favourites to win La Liga - with arch-rivals Barcelona seven points ahead and in pole position to lift the trophy for the third season running.

However, Raul, who played for los Blancos for 16 years and enjoys legend status at the Bernabeu, is still rooting for Jose Mourinho's men.

In an interview with AS, he said: "Of course I cross my finger that in the end it will be Real Madrid, but as Barcelona remains in front it is difficult to see them losing the title. Barcelona's displays have been impressive.

"Real Madrid is still in my heart, when you have played for a club for 16 years, they do not leave you, just like that. But now I am with Schalke, my head is here and I give everything for this club."

The 33-year-old will return to Spain to take part in Schalke's Champions League round-of-16 clash with Valencia and is excited at the prospect.

"I am thrilled to return to my country. I played in the Champions League final against Valencia [in 2000], and was lucky enough to score a goal. These are things I remember with pleasure," said the veteran.

"I am very optimistic. I think that we have a very good chance of reaching the quarter-finals. In the group stage our team demonstrated what we are capable of, and the return match is in our own stadium, and in those games the support of the fans is a very important factor."

After finishing second behind Bayern Munich last season, Schalke are not having the best of campaigns in 2010/11. They are currently in 11th place and an astonishing 25 points behind leader Borussia Dortmund, who they play on Friday night.

Raúl: Real Madrid is still in my heart

February 3, 2011

tags: raúl

by unamadridista

Raúl recently spoke to the official magazine of the Bundesliga about his first six months at Schalke. It was an interesting enough interview that I translated some parts, as you can see below. The takeaway: Raúl still follows his Madrid, and he’s a super dad.

Q: Raúl, last summer you received a wonderful welcome here in Schalke. What do you remember from that day?

A: I’ve experienced many things in football, but when I stepped onto the field of Veltins Arena, it was something very special. The miners invited by Schalke welcomed me very warmly, as did the club. I immediately noticed the affection the fans have towards their team and their players here in Gelsenkirchen. I feel this affection personally after each training session and game, when people come up to me and ask for autographs.

Q: After so many years of success at home in Madrid, were you worried about what going to a new country would be like?

A: On the personal level, I didn’t have any worries. I was sure that I could compete in the Bundesliga, regardless of my age. But I have to confess that when I put on the shirt of Schalke for the first time before my first game in the Bundesliga, I felt a strange sensation, since I had worn the shirt of Madrid for 16 years.

Q: You really had no personal worries?

A: If I had any, it was for my family. How would my children adapt to a new country? Would they make friends quickly? Would they like Germany? Those were the things that I had in my head. But now that some time has passed, I can say that we love living in Germany.

Q: Not much is know about Raúl the person. You prefer to separate your professional and personal lives.

A: Yes. I want my kids to grow up normally and not be exposed to the media attention that I receive. They go to an international school in Düsseldorf, and not many of their classmates know that their father is a famous footballer. I prefer for it to be like that. I want a normal life for my children.

Q: Have you had any opportunities to visit any sites in Germany?

A: Very few, since the calendar is packed. I spent most of my free time with my children. In that sense, Düsseldorf has a lot to offer. For example, we went to see an ice hockey game. The kids really liked it a lot.

Q: The presence of Metzelder at Schalke was a happy coincidence for you, especially in the beginning.

A: It’s true. Christoph spoke to me a lot about Germany and how the Bundesliga clubs work. So I was prepared when I arrived at Schalke. But the determining factor was the personality of Felix Magath. It was he who opened my heart to Schalke and convinced me to play here. I wouldn’t be here if it weren’t for him.

Q: What is your relationship now with Real Madrid?

A: Someone who’s spent 16 years at a club doesn’t leave and forget about it. I still follow Madrid, and Real Madrid is still in my heart. But I’m all about Schalke now, my head is here and I’ll give everything for this club.

Q: Do you believe Madrid can win the Liga?

A: Of course, I have my fingers crossed that Madrid will win, but if Barcelona continues like that, it’ll be difficult for the title to escape them.

Q: What are your thoughts on the evolution of Khedira and Özil in Madrid?

A: They almost always play and they enrich Madrid. Both are great players who will continuing progressing.

Q: You’ll soon face Valencia in the Champions League. That should be something special for you, no?

A: Yes, it is. I’m excited to go back to my country.

Q: In addition, you have good memories from your past games against Valencia.

A: Yes. With Real Madrid, we played a Champions League final against Valencia. It was in the year 2000 and we won 3-0. I had the luck of scoring a goal. These are things that I remember with a lot of pleasure.

Q: Communication is important in football. How is your German?

A: It’s a difficult language to learn, but I understand more each day.

Borussia Dortmund 0 - 0 Schalke 04

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Picture from as.com

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