(Picture added from today’s training session, as Arbeloa receives congratulations from his compañeros).

Congratulations to Álvaro Arbeloa and Carlota Ruiz, who became parents for the first time yesterday!  Alba arrived at eight in the morning, and weighed 3.8 kilos.  It’s a good thing yesterday was an off-day!

Alba Arbeloa joins Ane Alonso and Alma Albiol in the “A.A.” initial club!  And is it too early for me to want her to become best friends with Ane and date Ane’s big brother Jon?