Monday, September 1, 2008
BERBATOV COMPLETES UNITED MOVE!
At long last, Dimitrar Berbatov has completed his move to Manchester United. He had been linked to United for at least two seasons. The reds bought Berbatov as a replacement for French striker Louis Saha. Berbatov was a cult hero at his last club Tottenham Hotspurs. He also has a highly impressive scoring record for Bulgaria ,43 goals in 65 matches. This is undoubtedly an incredible buy for United, as Berbatov will probably form a great partnership with Wayne Rooney or Carlos Tevez. But don't cry Spurs fans as former Barcelona star Giovanni Dos Santos is an able replacement.
Sunday, August 31, 2008
NUMANCIA STUN BARCA!
Newly promoted Numancia got off to a dream start with a 1:0 home victory over Pep Guardiola's new look Barcelona. Numancia goal came from midfielder Mario on 14 minutes. Barcelona should have scored when Messi's superb free kick hit the post. Credit to Numancia they played good soccer and were outstanding as a deffensive unit closing down Henry and Eto'o. Henry showed why he is considered a flop with a truly terrible performance. But as Guardiola said, this match won't decide if we win the title. It is a let down for Barca fans though. Top of the table are Athletico Madrid, winners 4:0 over Malaga.
Sunday, August 10, 2008
Wednesday, August 6, 2008
BIG NAME TRANSFERS!
Over the summer, several huge transfers have been made, most of them revolving around Barcelona, but the biggest news in the transfer market is Real Madrid not buying Cristiano Ronaldo from Manchester United after a long negotiation failed. Barcelona have been buying and selling all summer, including Ronaldihno's sale to AC Milan, Deco's sale to Chelsea and buying Arsenal winger Alexander Hleb, who featured against Barcelona in the 2006 Champions league final, Brazilian left-back Dani Alves and Malian midfielder Seydou Keita. Up in England, Liverpool have failed to buy Gareth Barry from Aston Villa
but have bought Republic of Ireland captain and Tottenham Hotspurs striker Robbie Keane. Tottenham have bought Blackburn wonder kid David Bentley. Tottenham have also bought Brazilian keeper Gomes from PSV Eindoven. Quite a busy summer!
but have bought Republic of Ireland captain and Tottenham Hotspurs striker Robbie Keane. Tottenham have bought Blackburn wonder kid David Bentley. Tottenham have also bought Brazilian keeper Gomes from PSV Eindoven. Quite a busy summer!
Monday, June 23, 2008
Sunday, June 22, 2008
EURO 2008 SEMIS ARRIVE!
At long last the semifinals of Euro 2008 have arrived. In four thrilling quarterfinals Portugal, Croatia, favorites Holland and World Cup holders Italy have been knocked out leaving space for Germany, Turkey, the Guus Hiddink inspired Russia and Spain to compete in the semifinals. Germany beat Portugal 3:2 in a thrilling and controversial match thanks to a dubious goal by Michael Ballack, while the next day Turkey made yet another improbable comeback by beating Croatia in a shoot out after coming back from a goal behing with six seconds left. Holland, so brilliant in the group stages were left to ponder what could have been after a great performance by Guus Hiddink's Russia left them in the dust. Finally, in a thrilling climax, a lovely performance by Spain,(particularly goalkeeper Iker Cassilas) beat World Cup holders Italy on a penalty shootout after substitute Guiza missed several clear chances. In the end, two penalty saves by Iker Cassilas was enogh to give Spain victory.
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