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Real Madrid found the way

on August 29, 2011 None comments

Real Madrid started great a new season, defeating with the score of 6-0 a scared Real Zaragoza, in a match counting for the second stage of the championship of Spain. It was the first match of the new Primera Division season, the first stage being rescheduled due to a strike of football players.

“To win, you have to play well. When we play well, we win. The difference between Real and Barcelona is that Barcelona is wining even when they are playing badly. I don’t think that this fact will change this season. They say many lies about me, but that is part of the game.” said Murinho.

The goals were scored by Cristiano Ronaldo 23, 70, 86, Marcelo 28, Xabi Alonso 63 and Kaka 81. Real’s great rivals, FC Barcelona will play tonight with Villarreal.

“Many ask me why didn’t I left this summer, although I had the chance. For here is a unique experience and is undoubtedly the most important club in the world. I feel I’m in the right place. I would not change that for nothing.” continued Jose Murinho.

Zaragoza: Roberto; Juárez, Da Silva, Meira, Paredes, Ponzio, Pablo Barrera, Zuculini, Abraham, Lafita, Uche.

R. Madrid: Casillas; Sergio Ramos, Pepe, Carvalho, Marcelo, Di María, Xabi Alonso, Coentrao, Ozil, Cristiano Ronaldo, Benzema.

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Chelsea wants Sneijder from Inter

on August 28, 2011 None comments

Usually transfers mean good news for a team, but I’m not sure that that’s a universal rule. Inter Milan is about to give up the second big name from the team this summer and the main reason for that is because  of Chelsea’s huge offer, seen like an important financial opportunity.

Roman Abramovich is ready to give up Luka Modric, Tottenham not wanting to sell the Croatian midfielder. In its place, the owner of Chelsea wants Wesley Sneijder, a perfect and maybe even a better replacement.

The Dutchman was wanted in the summer by both Manchester United and Arsenal but without success. This time, Sneijder’s chances of reaching to London are pretty high because Chelsea want a player from Inter team, and that could seal the deal.

The officials from Inter asked from Chelsea in return of Sneijder 30 million euros and a player, Florent Malouda. The situation is positive considering that when Abramovich puts his eyes on something, he usually gets what he wants.

With a player like Sneijder playing for them, the Blues could be the next champions in Premier League. But till the end, there is a long long way and they have to face United and City, two teams in a very good shape.

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Inter got Forlan

on August 27, 2011 None comments

Sun is shining on Inter’s street. Atletico Madrid coach, Gregorio Manzano, said Saturday in a press conference that the Uruguayan striker Diego Forlan will sign with Inter Milan in the next few hours.

“Forlan is negotiating the transfer with Inter and was not included in the squad for the match against Osasuna Pamplona, on ​​Sunday in the Spanish championship, because we expect the following hours to be announced at Inter Milan” said Manzano in a press conference.

The Uruguayan player trained on Friday and Saturday with his teammates at Atletico, but asked not to travel to Portugal for the game with Vitoria Guimaraes on August 25, in the League of Europe play-off, which Atletico won with a smashing score of 4-0.

Diego Forlan, a player in his 32, was chosen best player of the World Cup in 2010, when Uruguay had reached the semifinals. He plays for Atletico Madrid since 2007.

Inter Milan is starting on Sunday 28th of August the first game of this season against Lecce. With Forlan on their side, they will be a team hard to beat.

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The neverendless war between Barca and Real

on August 26, 2011 None comments

A war that is since forever between Barcelona and Real Madrid won’t reach ever to an end. The situation is even hotter now after two events that got a plus for the Catalans. One is the award received by Barca’s best player, Lionel Messi and the other is tonight game with FC Porto in European Super Cup.

Barcelona and Real have the same number of awards won so far: 73. If Barca will win tonight, Guardiola’s team will overtake Real Madrid in the trophy gathering challenge. With a win on the Camp Nou tonight, Barcelona will reach the third trophy of the season after their Spanish Super Cup already won and the Gamper Trophy.

To add a cherry on top, Messi has been named the best player in Europe last season, over his team-mate Xavi Hernandez and Real Madrid footballer, Cristiano Ronaldo.

Messi received the award at Monte Carlo, where the draw for the Champions League groups took place. He was named the best player in Europe with 53 European sports journalists and was awarded by the UEFA president, Michel Platini.

Platini added gas on the fire with his declaration: “Messi is better protected by referees than were Pele, Cruyff, Maradona or Zidane and is good that this happens”.

All that remains is to watch the tonight game and see if Barcelona will write history in its battle against their old time rivals Real Madrid.

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Alcantara will play for Napoli

on August 25, 2011 None comments

Although with a humiliating loss, Napoli did not go in vain to the match which presented the lot of Barcelona for 2011-2012 season. Italian bosses struck a deal for a midfielder from Spain’s champions.

The two clubs reached an understanding to a loan for Barcelona’s young player, Thiago Alcantara. He has no chance to catch the team after coming of Cesc Fabregas, despite the fact that it was the best man of Catalans in preparation and this move to Italy looks like the best place for Alcantara’s talent.

Thiago Alcantara is the son of a Brazilian world champion, but was born in Italy and has passport and has an Italian passport. The loan is expected to formalize the following days. Napoli and Barcelona negotiated this loan on Monday night after the presentation match of the Catalans.

Napoli is awaiting now the start of the new season. The first game is set on Sunday with Genoa, a match awaited with confidence after their last meeting ended with a 1-0 victory for them. Even overall, they are in front with 22 victories and 65 goals scored.

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