CRISTIANO RONALDO met "Human Lighting Bolt" USAIN BOLT & did an
exclusive interview together for Spanish Sports daily "Marca". Here is
the video of the occasion:
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LA LIGA: FC BARCELONA BEGINS 2009-2010 WITH HUMOUR ( OR REALISM)
Some humour from "Mundo Deportivo" humour section "KAP":
Coach Guardiola to his team:
"Chaps, now comes the hard part. We need to get back down to earth
& start from zero again with the same desire..."
Read this way it has more realism than humour!
Surf into SFS tonight for the result of Barça 1º game of the new season
Read this way it has more realism than humour!
Surf into SFS tonight for the result of Barça 1º game of the new season
of "La Liga" against Sporting de Gijón.
SPANISH FOOTBALL - LA LIGA 2009-2010 - ROUND 1 RESULTS
The Spanish "Liga" kick off for 2009-2010 with surprises, goals & the
last match to be played tonight between FC Barcelona - Sporting de
Gijón. While we await that result here is a summary of the other 9
games played this weekend.
On Saturday Real Madrid (Raul, Cristiano Ronaldo (pen) & Lass)
began its campaign with a victory 3-2 over Deportivo (Riki &
Valeron). Here is a video of the Lass Diarra goal:
Osasuna 1 (Pandiani) - Villareal (Cazorla)
Zaragoza 1 (Arimendi) - Tenerife 0
Almeria 0 - Valladolid 0
At.Bilbao 1 (Toquero) - Espanyol 0
Getafe are "provisional leaders" with a 1-4 win over RACING.Here
is a video highlight of the goals ( Santander:Lacen - Getafe: Rafa &
3 goals by Soldado):
Great HAT-TRICK by Robert Soldado!
Valencia 2 (Mata & P.Hernandez) - Sevilla FC 0
Mallorca 2 (Aduriz,Tuni) - Xerez 0
Atletico de Madrid received the surprise beating of the Round after
losing 3 ( Baha, Manu, X.Torres) - 0 to Malaga. At.Madrid are the
bottom placed team thanks to the same defensive errors of last
season, here is a video of the highlights:
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last match to be played tonight between FC Barcelona - Sporting de
Gijón. While we await that result here is a summary of the other 9
games played this weekend.
On Saturday Real Madrid (Raul, Cristiano Ronaldo (pen) & Lass)
began its campaign with a victory 3-2 over Deportivo (Riki &
Valeron). Here is a video of the Lass Diarra goal:
Osasuna 1 (Pandiani) - Villareal (Cazorla)
Zaragoza 1 (Arimendi) - Tenerife 0
Almeria 0 - Valladolid 0
At.Bilbao 1 (Toquero) - Espanyol 0
Getafe are "provisional leaders" with a 1-4 win over RACING.Here
is a video highlight of the goals ( Santander:Lacen - Getafe: Rafa &
3 goals by Soldado):
Great HAT-TRICK by Robert Soldado!
Valencia 2 (Mata & P.Hernandez) - Sevilla FC 0
Mallorca 2 (Aduriz,Tuni) - Xerez 0
Atletico de Madrid received the surprise beating of the Round after
losing 3 ( Baha, Manu, X.Torres) - 0 to Malaga. At.Madrid are the
bottom placed team thanks to the same defensive errors of last
season, here is a video of the highlights:
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REAL MADRID DEFENDER MIGUEL TORRES SAYS OK TO ATLETICO DE MADRID MOVE
According to news in from Spanish Sports daily “Marca”, REAL
MADRID 23 year old defender MIGUEL TORRES has given his OK
to move to ATLETICO DE MADRID, as he is one of the few
players still left in the Real Madrid squad that the Club wish to
find him an alternative.
(photo: Miguel Torres/marca.com)
Atletico has been having defensive problems for sometime that need
an urgent solution, especially on the right & left hand sides. Atletico
Coach Abel Resino sees Miguel Torres as a solution because he can
adapt himself perfectly to either side according to need; add to
which his young age & already gained experience is a big plus. Now
it is up the Atletico de Madrid directives to decide if they make a
formal move & go after the Real Madrid defender. SFS presupposes
that it all will boil down to the economic factor, an area in which
Atletico received a 20M€ boost to its accounts after securing its
place in this years UEFA Champions League.
Stay tuned, will Atletico take up the Torres option?
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MADRID 23 year old defender MIGUEL TORRES has given his OK
to move to ATLETICO DE MADRID, as he is one of the few
players still left in the Real Madrid squad that the Club wish to
find him an alternative.
(photo: Miguel Torres/marca.com)
Atletico has been having defensive problems for sometime that need
an urgent solution, especially on the right & left hand sides. Atletico
Coach Abel Resino sees Miguel Torres as a solution because he can
adapt himself perfectly to either side according to need; add to
which his young age & already gained experience is a big plus. Now
it is up the Atletico de Madrid directives to decide if they make a
formal move & go after the Real Madrid defender. SFS presupposes
that it all will boil down to the economic factor, an area in which
Atletico received a 20M€ boost to its accounts after securing its
place in this years UEFA Champions League.
Stay tuned, will Atletico take up the Torres option?
EUROPA LEAGUE 2009-2010: ATHLETIC DE BILBAO THROUGH
The 1ºleg result at home 3-2 against Norweign Team TROMSOE was
vital. This afternoon ATHLETIC DE BILBAO played the 2ºleg in
circumstances that took suffering to the maximum levels, but managed
the prime objective of qualifying for this seasons EUROPA LEAGUE
(ex-UEFA) with a 1-1 draw
JAVI MARTINEZ was the hereo after scoring in the 56th min, but
Tromsoe managed to draw via RUSHFELDT in the 61st min & it was
all nail bitting stuff until the end as the home team threw everything
they had at the Spaniards.
At.Bilbao survived & the end result is what counts, they will be
celebrating back home, this is a big achievement for the Basques! Tweet
vital. This afternoon ATHLETIC DE BILBAO played the 2ºleg in
circumstances that took suffering to the maximum levels, but managed
the prime objective of qualifying for this seasons EUROPA LEAGUE
(ex-UEFA) with a 1-1 draw
JAVI MARTINEZ was the hereo after scoring in the 56th min, but
Tromsoe managed to draw via RUSHFELDT in the 61st min & it was
all nail bitting stuff until the end as the home team threw everything
they had at the Spaniards.
At.Bilbao survived & the end result is what counts, they will be
celebrating back home, this is a big achievement for the Basques! Tweet
UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE 2009-2010 DRAW - EXTRAORDINARY MATCHES FOR SPANIARDS
The UEFA Champions League Group draw has just been held in
Monaco & it has put together some extraordinary clashes where the
only winner is the Football Fan.
In what concerns Spanish Teams, there are some great Club &
individual clashes that may have a certain taste of revenge: FC
Barcelona vs Inter Milan (Ibrahimovic vs Eto´o) & Real Madrid
vs AC Milan ( Kaká vs Ronaldinho).
However, one can say that ATLETICO DE MADRID got the bad
end of the draw with a difficult Group, with SEVILLA FC relatively
doing well. But have a look at Group C: Milan, Real Madrid & Olympique
all top level sides. Remember only the top two teams of each Group
go through into the next final rounds.
(Spanish Teams/marca.com)
Apart from the Group draw, UEFA announced their Best Player
Awards for 2008-2009. Here are the winners:
Best Goalkeeper: Edwin Van Der Saar (Man Utd.)
Best Defender: John Terry (Chelsea FC)
Best Midfielder: Xavi Hernandez (FC Barcelona)
Best Forward : Leo Messi (FC Barcelona)
Best Player Champions League 08-09: LEO MESSI
As expected FC Barcelona Argentine star took both Best Forward &
UEFA Player Awards & sets the path clear to almost certainly take
the "France Football Golden Ball" & FIFA World Player later this
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Monaco & it has put together some extraordinary clashes where the
only winner is the Football Fan.
In what concerns Spanish Teams, there are some great Club &
individual clashes that may have a certain taste of revenge: FC
Barcelona vs Inter Milan (Ibrahimovic vs Eto´o) & Real Madrid
vs AC Milan ( Kaká vs Ronaldinho).
However, one can say that ATLETICO DE MADRID got the bad
end of the draw with a difficult Group, with SEVILLA FC relatively
doing well. But have a look at Group C: Milan, Real Madrid & Olympique
all top level sides. Remember only the top two teams of each Group
go through into the next final rounds.
(Spanish Teams/marca.com)
Apart from the Group draw, UEFA announced their Best Player
Awards for 2008-2009. Here are the winners:
Best Goalkeeper: Edwin Van Der Saar (Man Utd.)
Best Defender: John Terry (Chelsea FC)
Best Midfielder: Xavi Hernandez (FC Barcelona)
Best Forward : Leo Messi (FC Barcelona)
Best Player Champions League 08-09: LEO MESSI
As expected FC Barcelona Argentine star took both Best Forward &
UEFA Player Awards & sets the path clear to almost certainly take
the "France Football Golden Ball" & FIFA World Player later this
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WORLD CUP 2010: SPAIN CALLS SENNA FOR UPCOMING GROUP CLASHES
SPAIN has two important upcoming WORLD CUP 2010 Group matches;
BELGIUM on the 5th of September at home (A Coruña) & ESTONIA on
the 9th of September also at home (Merida). With this task at hand
Spanish National Team Coach & Selector Vicente del Bosque has
handed in his list of Spanish players to make up the Team, with the
novelty being the return of Villareal midfielder MARCOS SENNA. Also
called up is Arsenal Captain Cesc Fabregas who is suffering injury,
but talks with his Club doctors open a slim chance that he may
recover in time.
(photo:Marcos Senna/as.com)
Here is the full list:
Goalkeepers: Casillas, Reina, Diego López
Defenders: Arbeloa, Puyol, Piqué, Marchena, Albiol,
Monreal, Capdevila
Midfielders: Cesc, Xavi, Xabi Alonso, Busquets, Mata,
Riera, Senna, Silva
Fowards: Villa, Torres, Güiza.
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BELGIUM on the 5th of September at home (A Coruña) & ESTONIA on
the 9th of September also at home (Merida). With this task at hand
Spanish National Team Coach & Selector Vicente del Bosque has
handed in his list of Spanish players to make up the Team, with the
novelty being the return of Villareal midfielder MARCOS SENNA. Also
called up is Arsenal Captain Cesc Fabregas who is suffering injury,
but talks with his Club doctors open a slim chance that he may
recover in time.
(photo:Marcos Senna/as.com)
Here is the full list:
Goalkeepers: Casillas, Reina, Diego López
Defenders: Arbeloa, Puyol, Piqué, Marchena, Albiol,
Monreal, Capdevila
Midfielders: Cesc, Xavi, Xabi Alonso, Busquets, Mata,
Riera, Senna, Silva
Fowards: Villa, Torres, Güiza.
REAL MADRID: ARJEN ROBBEN GOES TO BAYERN MUNICH
The “Dutch spring cleaning” continues at REAL MADRID, as the last
piece of news to hit the headlines is that REAL MADRID has agreed
to transfer its Dutch winger ARJEN ROBBEN to BAYERN MUNICH
for 25M€. This is surprising as the player was announced as a valuable
piece in the upcoming future side. However, the continuous injuries
that have sidelined the player & the “tag” of being an individualist
on the field have swayed the Spanish Club to grab the money while
it can.
The deal was shut with Robben´s rep & father & Bayern Munich
Top executive Karls Heinz Rummenigge this morning. It is said in
the media circles that with this operation there is also a “tacit”
agreement between Clubs to facilitate the transfer next season of
Franck Ribery to Real Madrid.
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piece of news to hit the headlines is that REAL MADRID has agreed
to transfer its Dutch winger ARJEN ROBBEN to BAYERN MUNICH
for 25M€. This is surprising as the player was announced as a valuable
piece in the upcoming future side. However, the continuous injuries
that have sidelined the player & the “tag” of being an individualist
on the field have swayed the Spanish Club to grab the money while
it can.
The deal was shut with Robben´s rep & father & Bayern Munich
Top executive Karls Heinz Rummenigge this morning. It is said in
the media circles that with this operation there is also a “tacit”
agreement between Clubs to facilitate the transfer next season of
Franck Ribery to Real Madrid.
FC BARCELONA: DMYTRO CHYGRNSKIY DEAL SHUT
Spanish media has published that FC BARCELONA has secured
the transfer of SHAKHTAR DONETSK 22 year old Central defender
DMYTRO CHYGRNSKIY for 25M€ although it will not be
announced as official until this Saturday as the final details will
be shut at Monaco today & tomorrow as both teams meet Friday
in the European SuperCup. Although the player cannot play the
Champions League this season, Barça consider his incorporation
as vital as the risk of possible injuries during this long upcoming
2009-2010 season to regulars like Marquez, Pujol, Pique…etc, needs
a defender of guarantees & of quality in case of a worst case
scenario.
WHAT FINALLY HAPPENED WILL FRANCK RIBERY & REAL MADRID?
Remember BAYERN MUNICH French International FRANCK RIBERY?
Yes, of course you do, & you maybe wondering how has it all ended
with REAL MADRID.The news is that it is almost certain (99%) that
Ribery will stay another year at the German Club, and then next
year make the move to the Spanish Club.
Spanish daily “AS” publishes comments from a German media
interview were Ribery says that if to leave Germany it would be to
Real Madrid & local papar "AS" goes on to say themselves that his
agent Alain Migliaccio has signed a “pre-contract” ( type Cristiano
Ronaldo when at Manchester United) that secures his player a 5
year contract at Real Madrid for next season. With Ribery only
having a year left of his contract with Bayern in 2010 the Spanish
Club believes his transfer fee wont be more than around 30M€,
much less than if Bayern had sold this season.
Stay tuned!
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Yes, of course you do, & you maybe wondering how has it all ended
with REAL MADRID.The news is that it is almost certain (99%) that
Ribery will stay another year at the German Club, and then next
year make the move to the Spanish Club.
Spanish daily “AS” publishes comments from a German media
interview were Ribery says that if to leave Germany it would be to
Real Madrid & local papar "AS" goes on to say themselves that his
agent Alain Migliaccio has signed a “pre-contract” ( type Cristiano
Ronaldo when at Manchester United) that secures his player a 5
year contract at Real Madrid for next season. With Ribery only
having a year left of his contract with Bayern in 2010 the Spanish
Club believes his transfer fee wont be more than around 30M€,
much less than if Bayern had sold this season.
Stay tuned!
REAL MADRID: WESLEY SNEIJDER SAYS YES TO INTER MILAN
According to Italian Sports media “La Gazzetta dello Sport” &
announced as official here in Spain by Spanish daily “Marca”,
REAL MADRID midfielder WESLEY SNEIJDER has understood
that REAL MADRID will not count with him for this season,
or any other, & has finally accepted to be transferred to
INTER MILAN.
The deal is said to be 15M€ plus 3M€ in accordance with negotiated
“variables &/or objectives”; Sneijder signs for 5 years & will receive
around 4M€/year as his salary.
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announced as official here in Spain by Spanish daily “Marca”,
REAL MADRID midfielder WESLEY SNEIJDER has understood
that REAL MADRID will not count with him for this season,
or any other, & has finally accepted to be transferred to
INTER MILAN.
The deal is said to be 15M€ plus 3M€ in accordance with negotiated
“variables &/or objectives”; Sneijder signs for 5 years & will receive
around 4M€/year as his salary.
SFS FLASHBACKS: DUKIC "LIGA TITLE" PENALTY 1993-1994
The Situation: The Great DEPORTIVO DE A CORUÑA defender
MIROSLAV DUKIC decides to take the penalty awarded to his team
at the last match of the season & at the last minute of the game.
A goal would give Deportivo the 1993-1994 “Liga” title, if
missed FC BARCELONA would proclaim the prized title.
This is what happened:
Dukic has never forgotten this moment since then. Football can be
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MIROSLAV DUKIC decides to take the penalty awarded to his team
at the last match of the season & at the last minute of the game.
A goal would give Deportivo the 1993-1994 “Liga” title, if
missed FC BARCELONA would proclaim the prized title.
This is what happened:
Dukic has never forgotten this moment since then. Football can be
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PRELIMINARY CHAMPIONS LEAGUE 2009: ATLETICO DE MADRID 2 - PANATHINAIKOS 0 (5-2 AGG) : VIDEO GOALS
Good news Atletico people!
Then Argentine International & Atletico forward SERGIO AGUERO
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ATLETICO DE MADRID defeated PANATHINAIKOS 2-0 (5-2 agg) to
ensure itself a place in this seasons CHAMPIONS LEAGUE which was
the main objective. This way they assure themselves a chance to
showcase themselves & their stars in Europe & gain a well needed
financial boost. This is a definate shot in the arm for the Club as they
go into the new season with confidence, form & now will attempt a
last moment "class" signing to ensure that they remain on the correct
go into the new season with confidence, form & now will attempt a
last moment "class" signing to ensure that they remain on the correct
Football & Sporting path.
The Greeks had it stiff before the match, but were "knocked out"
very early in the 3ºrd min when DIEGO FORLAN´s shot was deflected
off Greek defender VINTRA to give Atletico the lead - see video:
From here Atletico defended well, held the ball & knocked back the
attempts by the Greek team. Atletico continued to create their
chances which were missed but the game was under their control.
very early in the 3ºrd min when DIEGO FORLAN´s shot was deflected
off Greek defender VINTRA to give Atletico the lead - see video:
From here Atletico defended well, held the ball & knocked back the
attempts by the Greek team. Atletico continued to create their
chances which were missed but the game was under their control.
Then Argentine International & Atletico forward SERGIO AGUERO
did his magic with outstanding individual play that sentenced the
match & the preliminary beyond doubt with his 83ºrd min goal
- see video:
Great win & one cannot ask for more. Next Thursday we will see in
which Group & which opponents Atletico will have to face in
Champions League. But just being there & considered at this point
is thankful enough, the future hurdles will be met when they arrive.
match & the preliminary beyond doubt with his 83ºrd min goal
- see video:
Great win & one cannot ask for more. Next Thursday we will see in
which Group & which opponents Atletico will have to face in
Champions League. But just being there & considered at this point
is thankful enough, the future hurdles will be met when they arrive.
INTER MILAN: SNEIJDER BACKS DOWN AT LAST MOMENT
The Italian media were partially correct today when they announced
that REAL MADRID midfielder WESLEY SNEIJDER was to grab a plane
& fly off to Milan to shut the transfer deal with INTER MILAN.
However, in the very last moment the Dutchmen went back on his
intentions deciding to stay in Madrid alleging “personal reasons”
It´s no secret that Real Madrid & INTER MILAN are in total agreement
with the possibility of transferring Sneijder over to Milan for a fee of
15M€. The Dutch player is conscious that Real Madrid doesn’t count
with him this season, that his number 10 has been withdrawn & given
to Lass Diarra & that Real will not enlist him for the new Liga season,
but Sneijder wishes to stay at Real & has threatened to take legal
action if he is not given a place. As we all know legal actions take
time & the South African World Cup is around the corner, Sneijder
risks losing his place in the Dutch national side if he stays sidelined
this season.
It´s difficult times for the midfielder & he has to make a tough
decision either way, lets hope it’s the correct one for him & his
future.
Stay tuned!
PS. This is a SFS idea (a wild hunch). Atletico de Madrid will do a last
minute signing if they ensure a Champions League place tonight
against Panathiniakos. They need a creative & decisive midfielder.
Is Sneijder & At Madrid waiting to see what happens tonight? Can
Sneijder´s desire to stay in Madrid be enough to consider a move
to Atletico?
I have no idea. Just throw it in!
LATEST: According to Spanish sports daily "Marca", Sneijder met
this afternoon with Coach Pelligrini & Club Director General
Jorge Valdano & convinced them both that he wishes to stay at
the Club & that he could be valuebale asset. Let´s see if this is
finally the case. Stay tuned ( so much for my above theory!)
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that REAL MADRID midfielder WESLEY SNEIJDER was to grab a plane
& fly off to Milan to shut the transfer deal with INTER MILAN.
However, in the very last moment the Dutchmen went back on his
intentions deciding to stay in Madrid alleging “personal reasons”
It´s no secret that Real Madrid & INTER MILAN are in total agreement
with the possibility of transferring Sneijder over to Milan for a fee of
15M€. The Dutch player is conscious that Real Madrid doesn’t count
with him this season, that his number 10 has been withdrawn & given
to Lass Diarra & that Real will not enlist him for the new Liga season,
but Sneijder wishes to stay at Real & has threatened to take legal
action if he is not given a place. As we all know legal actions take
time & the South African World Cup is around the corner, Sneijder
risks losing his place in the Dutch national side if he stays sidelined
this season.
It´s difficult times for the midfielder & he has to make a tough
decision either way, lets hope it’s the correct one for him & his
future.
Stay tuned!
PS. This is a SFS idea (a wild hunch). Atletico de Madrid will do a last
minute signing if they ensure a Champions League place tonight
against Panathiniakos. They need a creative & decisive midfielder.
Is Sneijder & At Madrid waiting to see what happens tonight? Can
Sneijder´s desire to stay in Madrid be enough to consider a move
to Atletico?
I have no idea. Just throw it in!
LATEST: According to Spanish sports daily "Marca", Sneijder met
this afternoon with Coach Pelligrini & Club Director General
Jorge Valdano & convinced them both that he wishes to stay at
the Club & that he could be valuebale asset. Let´s see if this is
finally the case. Stay tuned ( so much for my above theory!)
REAL MADRID 2009-2010:TEAM PHOTO
SFS has uploaded the REAL MADRID 2009- 2010 Team photo taken
yesterday at the "Santiago Bernabeu Trophy", following the same line
as yesterday uploading the latest Fc Barcelona Team photo (see
below).
Hopefully this should make happy the many Real fans who are
searching & who collect such images. As you can see the team is
pretty much complete with Pepe, Sergio Ramos & Higuaín (Robben)
only missing.
(Photo: RAFA CASAL / MARCA)
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yesterday at the "Santiago Bernabeu Trophy", following the same line
as yesterday uploading the latest Fc Barcelona Team photo (see
below).
Hopefully this should make happy the many Real fans who are
searching & who collect such images. As you can see the team is
pretty much complete with Pepe, Sergio Ramos & Higuaín (Robben)
only missing.
(Photo: RAFA CASAL / MARCA)
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SANTIAGO BERNABEU TROPHY 2009: REAL MADRID 4 - ROSENBERG 0 (VIDEO GOALS)
REAL MADRID used its traditional new season showcase, the "Santiago
Bernabeu Trophy" match, in front of its home crowd & fans to
present some of their new signings (Xabi Alonso, Arbeloa, Garay &
Granedo), farewell 10 year veteran defender MICHEL SALGADO (see
below video) & defeat Norwegian team ROSENBERG 4-0.
Salgado Farewell Tribute
Real Madrid put onto the field their best team at this moment to
dominate the match with a – with all due respects – lower level
team that served as a good sparring partner as the Spaniards
fine-tune for the start of “La Liga” this weekend. The “vibrations”
were good with two great goals from BENZEMA ( 11th & 26th min),
a cracker & not to be missed goal from LASS DIARRA in the 25th &
RAUL with a header in the 55th min. See all the goals on the
below videos:
Benzama twice & Lass Diarra
Raul
Everyone got a run towards the end with VAN NISTELROOY &
M.DIARRA getting back onto the field after 8 months of recovering
from serious knee injuries. Cristiano Ronaldo was discreet as he
still needs to find his place within the team & Kaká was "timid"
allowing others to be the protagonist.
Overall, Real Madrid is getting better with each game & is on course
to do big things. It’s just a question of time & patience as the squad
looks – at least on paper – awesome. At times their on field performance
tonight was spectacular. Tweet
Bernabeu Trophy" match, in front of its home crowd & fans to
present some of their new signings (Xabi Alonso, Arbeloa, Garay &
Granedo), farewell 10 year veteran defender MICHEL SALGADO (see
below video) & defeat Norwegian team ROSENBERG 4-0.
Salgado Farewell Tribute
Real Madrid put onto the field their best team at this moment to
dominate the match with a – with all due respects – lower level
team that served as a good sparring partner as the Spaniards
fine-tune for the start of “La Liga” this weekend. The “vibrations”
were good with two great goals from BENZEMA ( 11th & 26th min),
a cracker & not to be missed goal from LASS DIARRA in the 25th &
RAUL with a header in the 55th min. See all the goals on the
below videos:
Benzama twice & Lass Diarra
Raul
Everyone got a run towards the end with VAN NISTELROOY &
M.DIARRA getting back onto the field after 8 months of recovering
from serious knee injuries. Cristiano Ronaldo was discreet as he
still needs to find his place within the team & Kaká was "timid"
allowing others to be the protagonist.
Overall, Real Madrid is getting better with each game & is on course
to do big things. It’s just a question of time & patience as the squad
looks – at least on paper – awesome. At times their on field performance
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SPANISH SUPERCUP RESULT: FC BARCELONA WINS 3-0 (5-1 AGG) AT BILBAO
Now it´s FOUR titles, as FC BARCELONA continues where they left
off last season as they won tonight the SPANISH SUPERCUP 2009
defeating 3-0 ( 5-1 on aggregate) ATHLETIC DE BILBAO.
Barça are playing the Best Football of the continent (possibly the
World) & it’s a spectacle to watch them play & see how the new
incorporations of Ibrahimovic & Maxwell have settled in nicely
into the scheme of things.
The first half was all Barça as they could have raced ahead but were
halted in a 0-0 score line thanks to a fabulous Bilbao goalkeeper who
stopped it all. However, in the second half MESSI opened the flood
gates with a terrific goal in the 50th min (see below video). Then
that was followed by a dubious penalty which MESSI transformed for
his second in the 68th min, to see the substitute for Ibrahimovic,
young BOJAN scored the third in an easy fashion after a defender
made a terrible mistake in the 72nd min.
See VIDEO of the fabulous Messi first goal:
Conclusion: FC Barcelona look awesome & must be favourites to
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off last season as they won tonight the SPANISH SUPERCUP 2009
defeating 3-0 ( 5-1 on aggregate) ATHLETIC DE BILBAO.
Barça are playing the Best Football of the continent (possibly the
World) & it’s a spectacle to watch them play & see how the new
incorporations of Ibrahimovic & Maxwell have settled in nicely
into the scheme of things.
The first half was all Barça as they could have raced ahead but were
halted in a 0-0 score line thanks to a fabulous Bilbao goalkeeper who
stopped it all. However, in the second half MESSI opened the flood
gates with a terrific goal in the 50th min (see below video). Then
that was followed by a dubious penalty which MESSI transformed for
his second in the 68th min, to see the substitute for Ibrahimovic,
young BOJAN scored the third in an easy fashion after a defender
made a terrible mistake in the 72nd min.
See VIDEO of the fabulous Messi first goal:
Conclusion: FC Barcelona look awesome & must be favourites to
continue winning more titles
KAKÁ & CRISTIANO RONALDO TV INTERVIEW
REAL MADRID stars CRISTIANO RONALDO & KAKÁ have given an
exclusive interview together to Real Madrid TV that has been
transmitted locally (eg. TVE) & it is very interesting. Both players
talk about their past, the present & the future, a future full of
optimism & goals to take their carreers further & give their new
Club more fame & titles.
Here is the VIDEO. SFS apologies as it is in Spanish/Portugues &
has no English translation, BUT the images are great & one can
deduce what they are saying. SFS hopes that the many fans of
both get a kick out of this:
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exclusive interview together to Real Madrid TV that has been
transmitted locally (eg. TVE) & it is very interesting. Both players
talk about their past, the present & the future, a future full of
optimism & goals to take their carreers further & give their new
Club more fame & titles.
Here is the VIDEO. SFS apologies as it is in Spanish/Portugues &
has no English translation, BUT the images are great & one can
deduce what they are saying. SFS hopes that the many fans of
both get a kick out of this:
FC BARCELONA: CHYGRYNSKIY & MATA NOT FORGOTTEN
FC BARCELONA Coach Guardiola has let known to his superiors that
although he has the “Best Team in the World” he desires a couple
of new signings to guarantee two positions: the central defence & a
left midfielder/winger. According to “Sport” the chosen names are
DMYTRO CHYGRYNSKIY of SHAKHTAR DONETSK as defender &
JUAN MATA of VALENCIA CF as the midfielder/winger.
FC Barcelona has made a 25M€ offer for Chygrynskiy, & the player
himself is putting pressure on his Club. It is expected that Barça &
Shakhtar retake conversations & may settle things at Monaco as
they are to play the European Supercup next Friday. In reference
to Juan Mata, Barça will retake the operation & go back to Valencia
CF with an offer after the latter refused to sell their player earlier
in the month. However, the economic “crisis” at Valencia CF hasn’t
been totally solved & they may now see the Barça offer as a
economic “lifeline".
Stay tuned!
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although he has the “Best Team in the World” he desires a couple
of new signings to guarantee two positions: the central defence & a
left midfielder/winger. According to “Sport” the chosen names are
DMYTRO CHYGRYNSKIY of SHAKHTAR DONETSK as defender &
JUAN MATA of VALENCIA CF as the midfielder/winger.
FC Barcelona has made a 25M€ offer for Chygrynskiy, & the player
himself is putting pressure on his Club. It is expected that Barça &
Shakhtar retake conversations & may settle things at Monaco as
they are to play the European Supercup next Friday. In reference
to Juan Mata, Barça will retake the operation & go back to Valencia
CF with an offer after the latter refused to sell their player earlier
in the month. However, the economic “crisis” at Valencia CF hasn’t
been totally solved & they may now see the Barça offer as a
economic “lifeline".
Stay tuned!
ALVARO NEGREDO FINALLY GOES TO SEVILLA FC
REAL MADRID forward ALVARO NEGREDO has finally chosen SEVILLA
FC over Real Zaragoza, Hull City & Zenit of St.Petersburg to play in
the next years. Sevilla FC entered into the signing race when it all
looked as if Negredo would go to Real Zaragoza, but a 15M€ transfer
price & a 5 year deal ( with Real Madrid having an option of a buy
back in the first two years) has convinced the forward.
Negredo was officially presented this afternoon in Sevilla Fc in front
of media & fans where he declared that he wished to stay in Spain
& if possibly play in Champions. Alvaro Negredo becomes Seville’s
highest paid transfer/signing.
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FC over Real Zaragoza, Hull City & Zenit of St.Petersburg to play in
the next years. Sevilla FC entered into the signing race when it all
looked as if Negredo would go to Real Zaragoza, but a 15M€ transfer
price & a 5 year deal ( with Real Madrid having an option of a buy
back in the first two years) has convinced the forward.
Negredo was officially presented this afternoon in Sevilla Fc in front
of media & fans where he declared that he wished to stay in Spain
& if possibly play in Champions. Alvaro Negredo becomes Seville’s
highest paid transfer/signing.
SFS FLASHBACKS: LUIS SUAREZ
Luis Suarez Miramontes (1935 - ), a Spanish Football legend that
played for FC BARCELONA & later become the first Spaniard signed
by an Italian team, the famous INTER MILAN of the 60s. It was
precisely with Inter where he won in 1960 the “Golden Ball”
as Europe’s Best Football Player, making him the ONLY Spaniard to
date to have done so.
He remains associated with Inter Milan at the highest level.
Here is a video of the man in action with a demonstration of his
unique Football skills:
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played for FC BARCELONA & later become the first Spaniard signed
by an Italian team, the famous INTER MILAN of the 60s. It was
precisely with Inter where he won in 1960 the “Golden Ball”
as Europe’s Best Football Player, making him the ONLY Spaniard to
date to have done so.
He remains associated with Inter Milan at the highest level.
Here is a video of the man in action with a demonstration of his
unique Football skills:
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REAL MADRID: ALVARO NEGREDO TO REAL ZARAGOZA
He is one of the most demanded forwards in Spanish Football with
succulent offers also from English Premier League Club HULL CITY &
Russian team ZENIT ST PETERSBURG, but the 24 year old REAL
MADRID player ALVARO NEGREDO is reported to have chosen to
stay in Spain & play in REAL ZARAGOZA. The player currently hasn’t
a secure place in a Real Madrid team full of stars, & has chosen to
look elsewhere to continue playing & evolving.
Its reported Real Madrid will receive > 10M€ for the transfer with
Real maintaining an option of buying back the player if needed in
the future. The contract will initially be for 5 years until 2014 with
a salary of around 2M€/ year , & if everything goes according to
plan the transfer will be official in the next hours or in a day.
Real Zaragoza also wishes the services of another Real Madrid player
defender MIGUEL TORRES, they are currently negotiating.
LATEST from "Marca": Hull City Coach Phil Brown hasn´t lost hope
on Negredo, even though the player is very close to Real Zaragoza.
This may explain the delay in any official announcement as Hull
maybe making a last ditch effort to convince Negrado with the
player "possibly" flying to England to hear their offer.
LATEST II: it is speculated by "Marca" that SEVILLA FC may have
entered the picture this afternoon.
Stay tuned..."until the Fat Lady sings"
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succulent offers also from English Premier League Club HULL CITY &
Russian team ZENIT ST PETERSBURG, but the 24 year old REAL
MADRID player ALVARO NEGREDO is reported to have chosen to
stay in Spain & play in REAL ZARAGOZA. The player currently hasn’t
a secure place in a Real Madrid team full of stars, & has chosen to
look elsewhere to continue playing & evolving.
Its reported Real Madrid will receive > 10M€ for the transfer with
Real maintaining an option of buying back the player if needed in
the future. The contract will initially be for 5 years until 2014 with
a salary of around 2M€/ year , & if everything goes according to
plan the transfer will be official in the next hours or in a day.
Real Zaragoza also wishes the services of another Real Madrid player
defender MIGUEL TORRES, they are currently negotiating.
LATEST from "Marca": Hull City Coach Phil Brown hasn´t lost hope
on Negredo, even though the player is very close to Real Zaragoza.
This may explain the delay in any official announcement as Hull
maybe making a last ditch effort to convince Negrado with the
player "possibly" flying to England to hear their offer.
LATEST II: it is speculated by "Marca" that SEVILLA FC may have
entered the picture this afternoon.
Stay tuned..."until the Fat Lady sings"
FC BARCELONA DOMINATE UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE AWARD NOMINATIONS
UEFA has nominated its candidates for the Champions League
2008-2009 Awards, a prize given to the Best player in each
given position according to the Coaches who’s team reached
the last 16 teams of the competition. The winners will be
known on the 27th of August coinciding with the Champions
League 2009-2010 Groups draw in Monaco.
(photo: sport.es)
FC BARCELONA dominate the list with 6 players, guaranteeing the
Club with winners.
The nominations:
Goalkeeper of The Year:Petr Cech (Chelsea FC)Víctor Valdés (FC
Barcelona) Edwin Van der Sar (Manchester United FC)
Defender of The Year:Gerad Piqué (FC Barcelona) John Terry
(Chelsea FC) Nemanja Vidic (Manchester United FC)
Midfielder of The Year:Steven Gerrard (Liverpool FC) Xavi Hernández
(FC Barcelona) Andrés Iniesta (FC Barcelona)
Forward of the Year:Samuel Eto'o (FC Barcelona) Lionel Messi
(FC Barcelona) Cristiano Ronaldo (Manchester United FC)
Ex REAL MADRID DEFENDER SALGADO GOES TO BLACKBURN ROVERS
Ex REAL MADRID defender MICHEL SALGADO has taken up the
challenge & will agree to play in the English Premier League with
BLACKBURN ROVERS. He will sign for the next two years & no
doubt with add experience to his new team.
Salgado has rejected offers from Dubai & from Spanish Club REAL
ZARAGOZA to make the jump into the Premier League & thus be
able to finish his career playing in two of the World’s Best Leagues.
From SFS we wish him all the luck in the World & no doubt will be
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challenge & will agree to play in the English Premier League with
BLACKBURN ROVERS. He will sign for the next two years & no
doubt with add experience to his new team.
Salgado has rejected offers from Dubai & from Spanish Club REAL
ZARAGOZA to make the jump into the Premier League & thus be
able to finish his career playing in two of the World’s Best Leagues.
From SFS we wish him all the luck in the World & no doubt will be
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ATHLETICS: MARTA DOMINGUEZ GIVES SPAIN GOLD IN THE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS 2009
She is possibly one of Spain’s all time best track & field athlete.
MARTA DOMINGUEZ “surprised” most experts to take the WORLD
CHAMPIONS title in the Female 3, 000 m Steeplechase race held
this evening at the Athletic World Championships in Berlin
(Germany).
The 33 year old has been unlucky with injuries at crucial moments
& with bad luck in her long 16 year career, Marta came back into form
this year & culminated her efforts with today’s World title. She
manages to give Spain their only GOLD Medal to date in the Athletic
meeting, plus breaks the Spanish record & puts in the best time
this year. She currently possesses the 3rd Best time in the event
of all time. Well done!
Final result: 1.Marta Domínguez (Sp) 2.Yuliya Zarudneva (Rus)
3. Milcah Cheywa (Ken)
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MARTA DOMINGUEZ “surprised” most experts to take the WORLD
CHAMPIONS title in the Female 3, 000 m Steeplechase race held
this evening at the Athletic World Championships in Berlin
(Germany).
The 33 year old has been unlucky with injuries at crucial moments
& with bad luck in her long 16 year career, Marta came back into form
this year & culminated her efforts with today’s World title. She
manages to give Spain their only GOLD Medal to date in the Athletic
meeting, plus breaks the Spanish record & puts in the best time
this year. She currently possesses the 3rd Best time in the event
of all time. Well done!
Final result: 1.Marta Domínguez (Sp) 2.Yuliya Zarudneva (Rus)
3. Milcah Cheywa (Ken)
INTER MILAN GOES AFTER WESLEY SNEIJDER
Could this be the last goal that WESLEY SNEIJDER scores for REAL
MADRID?
The news is hot from Italy & its doing the rounds here as well. Italian
Club INTER MILAN is apparently sending Sports Director Marco Branca
to Madrid to negotiate with Real the transfer of Wesley Sneijder.
The offer is around 20M€ & the Club will offer the Dutchman 4M€/year
salary & a 4 year contract. The loss of Inter midfielder Cambiasso
to serious injury has accelerated the negotiation process as Inter
sees in Sneijder as his substitute. However, Wesley Sneidjer has
said in the pass that he wishes to stay at Real Madrid & it will be his
- only his -decision if the deal with Inter goes ahead or not.
Weeks back Real Madrid Coach Pellegrini said in a press conference
that he counted with the player for this season. But it seems his
superiors see the need to get some cash into the bank account &
the urgent need to cut the squad numbers as greater priorities &
objectives for the Club.
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MADRID?
The news is hot from Italy & its doing the rounds here as well. Italian
Club INTER MILAN is apparently sending Sports Director Marco Branca
to Madrid to negotiate with Real the transfer of Wesley Sneijder.
The offer is around 20M€ & the Club will offer the Dutchman 4M€/year
salary & a 4 year contract. The loss of Inter midfielder Cambiasso
to serious injury has accelerated the negotiation process as Inter
sees in Sneijder as his substitute. However, Wesley Sneidjer has
said in the pass that he wishes to stay at Real Madrid & it will be his
- only his -decision if the deal with Inter goes ahead or not.
Weeks back Real Madrid Coach Pellegrini said in a press conference
that he counted with the player for this season. But it seems his
superiors see the need to get some cash into the bank account &
the urgent need to cut the squad numbers as greater priorities &
objectives for the Club.
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LIVERPOOL FC EYES AT BILBAO DEFENDER AMOREBIETA?
News from “Marca”, which has been picked up from the English
paper “The Sun”, comment that various members of LIVERPOOL FC
travelled to Bilbao last night to witness the Spanish SuperCup game
between Athletic & FC Barcelona.
The reason? The ATHLETIC DE BILBAO defender FERNANDO
AMOREBIETA who has caught the attention of Manager-Coach
Rafael Benitez who wishes to reinforce his teams defence. It
is published that Benitez will attempt to convince Liverpool
owners to allow him to offer 12M€ to get the Spanish defender
over to Anfield.
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paper “The Sun”, comment that various members of LIVERPOOL FC
travelled to Bilbao last night to witness the Spanish SuperCup game
between Athletic & FC Barcelona.
The reason? The ATHLETIC DE BILBAO defender FERNANDO
AMOREBIETA who has caught the attention of Manager-Coach
Rafael Benitez who wishes to reinforce his teams defence. It
is published that Benitez will attempt to convince Liverpool
owners to allow him to offer 12M€ to get the Spanish defender
over to Anfield.
Stay tuned!
SPANISH SUPERCUP 2009 - 1º LEG: AT BILBAO 1 - FC BARCELONA 2 (VIDEO GOALS)
The Spanish Football season 2009-2010 kicked off tonight with the
1ºst leg of the SPANISH SUPERCUP game between ATHLETIC DE
BILBAO & FC BARCELONA. The latter continued were it left off last
season with good play & a 1-2 win which gives them a huge
advantage for the 2ºleg next Sunday at the "Camp Nou".
At Bilbao had it´s best moments in the latter part of the 1ºst half when
they took the ball possesion away from Barça & force them to make
midfield mistakes & see DE MARCOS put them ahead in the 44th min.
However, Barça with XAVI taking control again of the midfield set the
team into the groove & he himself equalized in the 59th min. Then
youngster PEDRO cracked a beauty from outside the box to put Barça
in front in the 69th min & clear the way for a deserved victory. FC
BARCELONA look good, & still to come into the team are Ibrahimovic,
Iniesta & Messi; imagine how that will be when it occures!
See VIDEO of goals:
De Marcos 44th m
Xavi 59th m
Pedro 68th m
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1ºst leg of the SPANISH SUPERCUP game between ATHLETIC DE
BILBAO & FC BARCELONA. The latter continued were it left off last
season with good play & a 1-2 win which gives them a huge
advantage for the 2ºleg next Sunday at the "Camp Nou".
At Bilbao had it´s best moments in the latter part of the 1ºst half when
they took the ball possesion away from Barça & force them to make
midfield mistakes & see DE MARCOS put them ahead in the 44th min.
However, Barça with XAVI taking control again of the midfield set the
team into the groove & he himself equalized in the 59th min. Then
youngster PEDRO cracked a beauty from outside the box to put Barça
in front in the 69th min & clear the way for a deserved victory. FC
BARCELONA look good, & still to come into the team are Ibrahimovic,
Iniesta & Messi; imagine how that will be when it occures!
See VIDEO of goals:
De Marcos 44th m
Xavi 59th m
Pedro 68th m
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MOTO GP: CZECH REP - GOOD DAY FOR SPANIARDS EXCEPT FOR LORENZO
Spanish GP rider JORGE LORENZO ( below) may have "kissed" his
chances of the World title after feeling the pressure & falling of his
bike when in front & with Valentino Rossi about to manouver to
overtake. The fall gives the Italian & 8 times World Champion a 50
point gap lead in the current Championship standing after winning
todays GP race.The good news is that two other Spanish riders got
the podium along with Rossi, with Dani Pedrosa second & Toni Elias
in third place.
Current World Champions table:
1. Rossi 212pts; 2. Lorenzo 162; 3. Stoner
In the 250cc catagory, Spaniard ALVARO BAUSTISTA finished 3rd &
most importantly ahead of current World title leader Aoyama cutting
back points to 12 as Bautista is second in the standing. The winner
was Italian & current World Champion Simocelli with fellow country
man Pasini coming in second place.
Current World Champions table:
1. Aoyama 172pts; 2. Bautista 160; 3. Simoncelli 140
In the 125cc catagory two Spanish riders came in first & second, these
being TEROL & SIMON respectively. The third place went to Iannone.
Julian SIMON has a > 50 pts leading gap over Terol in their battle for
the World title.
Current World Championship table:
1. Simon 174pts; 2. Terol 119,5; 3. Smith 111,5
Next race: Indiannapolis USA Tweet
chances of the World title after feeling the pressure & falling of his
bike when in front & with Valentino Rossi about to manouver to
overtake. The fall gives the Italian & 8 times World Champion a 50
point gap lead in the current Championship standing after winning
todays GP race.The good news is that two other Spanish riders got
the podium along with Rossi, with Dani Pedrosa second & Toni Elias
in third place.
Current World Champions table:
1. Rossi 212pts; 2. Lorenzo 162; 3. Stoner
In the 250cc catagory, Spaniard ALVARO BAUSTISTA finished 3rd &
most importantly ahead of current World title leader Aoyama cutting
back points to 12 as Bautista is second in the standing. The winner
was Italian & current World Champion Simocelli with fellow country
man Pasini coming in second place.
Current World Champions table:
1. Aoyama 172pts; 2. Bautista 160; 3. Simoncelli 140
In the 125cc catagory two Spanish riders came in first & second, these
being TEROL & SIMON respectively. The third place went to Iannone.
Julian SIMON has a > 50 pts leading gap over Terol in their battle for
the World title.
Current World Championship table:
1. Simon 174pts; 2. Terol 119,5; 3. Smith 111,5
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SFS FLASHBACKS: REAL MADRID 7 - E.FRANKFURT 3
It was 1960 & the European Cup Final was played at Glasgow
(Hampden Park).REAL MADRID dominated World Football with 4
European Cup titles in a row & were playing German side EINTRACHT
FRANKFURKT for their 5th title.
End result: Real Madrid 7 – E.Frankfurt 3. Real Madrid legendary
forwards Puskas & Di Stefano destroy the Germans
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(Hampden Park).REAL MADRID dominated World Football with 4
European Cup titles in a row & were playing German side EINTRACHT
FRANKFURKT for their 5th title.
End result: Real Madrid 7 – E.Frankfurt 3. Real Madrid legendary
forwards Puskas & Di Stefano destroy the Germans
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ATLETICO DE MADRID: SERGIO AGUERO IS DESTINED TO LEAVE - SOONER OR LATER
ATLETICO DE MADRID Argentine International forward SERGIO
AGÜERO seems destined to leave the Spanish Club sooner or later.
Earlier in the year it was Inter Milan that was tempting the player,
Chelsea FC was reported to have made a > 40M€ offer, Italian Club
Juventus has asked this week & MANCHESTER UNITED sent a scout
last Tuesday to “spy” on Aguero in Moscow when he played for
Argentina against Russia.
(photo:reuters/marca.com)
Atletico makes reference to his contract release clause of 60M€ every
time someone makes an enquiry to the Club about Aguero. If things
are to “move”, that is, some big Club makes a serious offer for the
Argentine, it will have to happen before the 19th of August when
Atletico makes it appearance in the preliminary of Champions League.
If not, Aguero is more than likely to stay another season at Atletico,
but it maybe his last. Atletico will have to win titles (ie. La Liga,
Champions, Spanish Cup…) to give incentives to the player to
consider staying & this year is going to be difficult for Atletico to win
titles, the competition is stiff, very stiff.
Here is a reason why half of Europe is thinking about Sergio
Aguero:
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AGÜERO seems destined to leave the Spanish Club sooner or later.
Earlier in the year it was Inter Milan that was tempting the player,
Chelsea FC was reported to have made a > 40M€ offer, Italian Club
Juventus has asked this week & MANCHESTER UNITED sent a scout
last Tuesday to “spy” on Aguero in Moscow when he played for
Argentina against Russia.
(photo:reuters/marca.com)
Atletico makes reference to his contract release clause of 60M€ every
time someone makes an enquiry to the Club about Aguero. If things
are to “move”, that is, some big Club makes a serious offer for the
Argentine, it will have to happen before the 19th of August when
Atletico makes it appearance in the preliminary of Champions League.
If not, Aguero is more than likely to stay another season at Atletico,
but it maybe his last. Atletico will have to win titles (ie. La Liga,
Champions, Spanish Cup…) to give incentives to the player to
consider staying & this year is going to be difficult for Atletico to win
titles, the competition is stiff, very stiff.
Here is a reason why half of Europe is thinking about Sergio
Aguero:
REAL MADRID: IS FRANCK RIBERY STILL A POSSIBILITY?
Mr. Franck Ribery has opened the “Box of Pandora” again playing
with his French National side yesterday against the Faroe Islands
when in theory he was injured. In fact the BAYERN MUNICH player
hasn’t participated in any play with his Club citing a knee injury.
This has been interpreted as a last ditched sign that the
Frenchmen wishes to leave his Club & he wishes Bayern Munich to
open up & listening to offers.
Supposing this is the true signal, there are plenty of offers to be
heard; from CHELSEA FC, INTER MILAN & the most likely from REAL
MADRID. Today´s Spanish sports daily “Marca” publish that Real Madrid
hasn’t forgotten FRANCK RIBERY & may make a final offer to get the
winger over for this season. Although the Spanish Club has said that
they have shut the buying session, Real Madrid may go for a last
moment buy before the close of the transfer window on the 31st of
August.
At this point we can only say that it is all fiction as Bayern Directives
have said in all sorts of different tones that they will NOT SELL
Franck Ribery. But Football changes on a daily basis & everything is
possible until the 31st of August. We can only just wait & learn why
Ribery played yesterday when he was supposedly injured & if he
finally does stays at Bayern for this new upcoming season.
Stay tuned!
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with his French National side yesterday against the Faroe Islands
when in theory he was injured. In fact the BAYERN MUNICH player
hasn’t participated in any play with his Club citing a knee injury.
This has been interpreted as a last ditched sign that the
Frenchmen wishes to leave his Club & he wishes Bayern Munich to
open up & listening to offers.
Supposing this is the true signal, there are plenty of offers to be
heard; from CHELSEA FC, INTER MILAN & the most likely from REAL
MADRID. Today´s Spanish sports daily “Marca” publish that Real Madrid
hasn’t forgotten FRANCK RIBERY & may make a final offer to get the
winger over for this season. Although the Spanish Club has said that
they have shut the buying session, Real Madrid may go for a last
moment buy before the close of the transfer window on the 31st of
August.
According to news sources, Bayern Munich Coach Van Gaal looks on
with favourable eyes Dutch players ARJEN ROBBEN & WESLEY
SNEIJDER, plus VAN DER VAART could also interest, three players
that Real Madrid could put into a hypothetical last offer to Bayern
Munich for Ribery. The cited Spanish source publishes that Real
Madrid could offer 30M€ in cash plus two of the cited players
(Robben & Sneijder the best candidates) in order to convince the
Germans of letting go of their French player.
with favourable eyes Dutch players ARJEN ROBBEN & WESLEY
SNEIJDER, plus VAN DER VAART could also interest, three players
that Real Madrid could put into a hypothetical last offer to Bayern
Munich for Ribery. The cited Spanish source publishes that Real
Madrid could offer 30M€ in cash plus two of the cited players
(Robben & Sneijder the best candidates) in order to convince the
Germans of letting go of their French player.
At this point we can only say that it is all fiction as Bayern Directives
have said in all sorts of different tones that they will NOT SELL
Franck Ribery. But Football changes on a daily basis & everything is
possible until the 31st of August. We can only just wait & learn why
Ribery played yesterday when he was supposedly injured & if he
finally does stays at Bayern for this new upcoming season.
Stay tuned!
SFS has plenty of Asian readers who ask for team squad photos. Here
is one that may interest as SFS also has lots of petitions from REAL
MADRID fans "screaming for photos. The only players here missing are
Sergio Ramos, Marcelo & Raul...hopefully SFS will be able to get
another photo with the full final team.
MADRID fans "screaming for photos. The only players here missing are
Sergio Ramos, Marcelo & Raul...hopefully SFS will be able to get
another photo with the full final team.
FRIENDLY GAME: MACEDONIA 2 -SPAIN 3 (VIDEO GOALS)
SPAIN defeated MACEDONIA 2-3 away after a second half comeback.
The first half was lack lustre for the Spaniards with Macedonia taking
advantage of two clinical counter-attacks with two goals by PANDEV.
The second half saw Spain make changes in midfield with Riera,
Busquets & Cesc bringing in new ideas that saw 3 goals in 10 minutes
– TORRES, PIQUE & RIERA – to make the comeback & take the victory.
Good warm up for Spain with Belgium in mind next 5th of Sept in
their World Cup group qualifier.
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The first half was lack lustre for the Spaniards with Macedonia taking
advantage of two clinical counter-attacks with two goals by PANDEV.
The second half saw Spain make changes in midfield with Riera,
Busquets & Cesc bringing in new ideas that saw 3 goals in 10 minutes
– TORRES, PIQUE & RIERA – to make the comeback & take the victory.
Good warm up for Spain with Belgium in mind next 5th of Sept in
their World Cup group qualifier.
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PREVIEW FRIENDLY GAME: MACEDONIA - SPAIN
Nice to be back after a few days away on relax. However the news
does not stop for a moment & the biggest & saddest was the sudden
death of 26 year old Espanyol Captain Dani Jarque after an unexplained
heart attack. There have been too many examples in such a short
time that leads to too many suspicious questions & calls for tighter
medical examinations. SFS wishes to send a warm message to all
the players family & Espanyol fans.
(Spanish National Squad training - elmundo.es)
Back to more a happier issue; SPAIN plays tonight a friendly game
against MACEDONIA that puts the Spaniards back on the World Cup
2010 finals road for South Africa next summer. Although it’s a
friendly, Spain wishes to get its game back together after losing
at the Confederations Cup against USA with the important Group
qualifier against Belgium in mind next month, concretely on the
5th of Sept.
The speculated starting line-up is:
Casillas, Arbeloa, Puyol, Piqué, Capdevila, Xabi Alonso, Xavi,
Cazorla, Silva, Villa & Fernando Torres.
Coach Del Bosque will be changing players a lot throughout the match
as he doesn’t wish to risk injury & then feel the “wrath” of their
particular Clubs.
Surf into SFS late tonight for the details, results & video of goals of
this interesting friendly International.
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does not stop for a moment & the biggest & saddest was the sudden
death of 26 year old Espanyol Captain Dani Jarque after an unexplained
heart attack. There have been too many examples in such a short
time that leads to too many suspicious questions & calls for tighter
medical examinations. SFS wishes to send a warm message to all
the players family & Espanyol fans.
(Spanish National Squad training - elmundo.es)
Back to more a happier issue; SPAIN plays tonight a friendly game
against MACEDONIA that puts the Spaniards back on the World Cup
2010 finals road for South Africa next summer. Although it’s a
friendly, Spain wishes to get its game back together after losing
at the Confederations Cup against USA with the important Group
qualifier against Belgium in mind next month, concretely on the
5th of Sept.
The speculated starting line-up is:
Casillas, Arbeloa, Puyol, Piqué, Capdevila, Xabi Alonso, Xavi,
Cazorla, Silva, Villa & Fernando Torres.
Coach Del Bosque will be changing players a lot throughout the match
as he doesn’t wish to risk injury & then feel the “wrath” of their
particular Clubs.
Surf into SFS late tonight for the details, results & video of goals of
this interesting friendly International.
FRIENDLY GAMES 2009: TORONTO 1 - REAL MADRID 5
Debut of KAKÁ & XABI ALONSO with REAL MADRID in their friendly
game against TORONTO, an omen it seems as the Spanish team won
1-5. Real Madrid continues to improve & there is no doubt that the
both mentioned players have lifted the level of the team. Benzema
looks good in his play & team connections, with Cristiano Ronaldo
feeling better as the games go on & then there is Raul who keeps
on keeping on with his fighting spirit.Others that debuted were
Casillas, Arbeloa & Albiol. In summary a much better looking Real
Madrid as they build up for the start of the new season. Next match
is with Washington DC.
Watch all the goals below on the video:
.Goals Raul, Ronaldo, Raul, Benzema, Robben for Real Madrid
.Goal Gala for Toronto.
Other friendly games played:
Recreativo 1-2 Real Zaragoza.
Vit. Guimaraes 2-0 Deportivo A Crouña
Everton 2-1 Málaga.
Stoke City 2-2 Valladolid.
Juventud 1 – Villareal 4 Tweet
game against TORONTO, an omen it seems as the Spanish team won
1-5. Real Madrid continues to improve & there is no doubt that the
both mentioned players have lifted the level of the team. Benzema
looks good in his play & team connections, with Cristiano Ronaldo
feeling better as the games go on & then there is Raul who keeps
on keeping on with his fighting spirit.Others that debuted were
Casillas, Arbeloa & Albiol. In summary a much better looking Real
Madrid as they build up for the start of the new season. Next match
is with Washington DC.
Watch all the goals below on the video:
.Goals Raul, Ronaldo, Raul, Benzema, Robben for Real Madrid
.Goal Gala for Toronto.
Other friendly games played:
Recreativo 1-2 Real Zaragoza.
Vit. Guimaraes 2-0 Deportivo A Crouña
Everton 2-1 Málaga.
Stoke City 2-2 Valladolid.
Juventud 1 – Villareal 4 Tweet
CHAMPIONS LEAGUE PRELIMINARY 2009 -2010: PANATHINAIKOS vs ATLETICO DE MADRID
ATLETICO DE MADRID avoided Arsenal & Lyon, but was matched
with the difficult yet accessible Greek side PANATHINAIKOS in the
preliminary home & away games of the CHAMPIONS LEAGUE for
season 2009 – 2010 drawn today at Lyon by UEFA.
The 1ºst leg will be played at Greece on either the 18th or 19th of
August & the return 2ºleg is down for either 24th or 25th August in
Madrid. As already mentioned its going to be very tough for Atletico
with a Greek team that is traditionally a tough nut to crack & have
beaten big teams like Inter Milan & Werner Bremen last season.
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with the difficult yet accessible Greek side PANATHINAIKOS in the
preliminary home & away games of the CHAMPIONS LEAGUE for
season 2009 – 2010 drawn today at Lyon by UEFA.
The 1ºst leg will be played at Greece on either the 18th or 19th of
August & the return 2ºleg is down for either 24th or 25th August in
Madrid. As already mentioned its going to be very tough for Atletico
with a Greek team that is traditionally a tough nut to crack & have
beaten big teams like Inter Milan & Werner Bremen last season.
FC BARCELONA OFFERS 20M€ FOR JUAN MATA OF VALENCIA CF
According to “Marca” FC BARCELONA has made a 20M€ offer for
VALENCIA CF midfielder & Spanish International JUAN MATA. It is
published that the player’s representative will communicate this
to Valencia CF this afternoon & see if they can come to an
agreement.
Valencia CF is in serious economic difficulties & needs to pay its
players part of their salaries, therefore they have a need to sell
players, especially after the Club refused to sell it’s big star David
Villa. With this in mind & the set of circumstances described there
exists a real possibility that Valencia may accept to transfer Mata
to FC Barcelona.
VALENCIA CF midfielder & Spanish International JUAN MATA. It is
published that the player’s representative will communicate this
to Valencia CF this afternoon & see if they can come to an
agreement.
Valencia CF is in serious economic difficulties & needs to pay its
players part of their salaries, therefore they have a need to sell
players, especially after the Club refused to sell it’s big star David
Villa. With this in mind & the set of circumstances described there
exists a real possibility that Valencia may accept to transfer Mata
to FC Barcelona.
Stay tuned.
LATEST - Valencia CF rejects all offers for MATA. So much for
the economic issues!
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LATEST - Valencia CF rejects all offers for MATA. So much for
the economic issues!
EUROPA LEAGUE PRELIMINARIES 2009: YOUNG BOYS 1- ATH BILBAO 2 (VIDEO)
ATHLETIC DE BILBAO managed to pull back a 0-1 first round result
& defeat YOUNG BOYS ( Switzerland) 1-2 in the second leg game
yesterday to go into the 2º round of the preliminaries of the
EUROPA LEAGUE ( ex UEFA). Goals came from FERNANDO LLORENTE
& 16 year old sensation MUNIAN for Bilbao & FRIMPONG for Young
Boys.
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& defeat YOUNG BOYS ( Switzerland) 1-2 in the second leg game
yesterday to go into the 2º round of the preliminaries of the
EUROPA LEAGUE ( ex UEFA). Goals came from FERNANDO LLORENTE
& 16 year old sensation MUNIAN for Bilbao & FRIMPONG for Young
Boys.
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SPANISH NATIONAL TEAM: DEL BOSQUE GIVES HIS LIST FOR MACEDONIA
The Spanish National Team Selector & Coach Vicente Del Bosque
has handed in his list of Spanish players for the upcoming
International friendly against Macedonia for the 12th of September
at Skopje.
The novelty is the call up of the 23 year old IGNACIO MONREAL
defender of Osasuna who comes in to take the place of injured
Real Madrid player Sergio Ramos. Out of the list go Fernando
Llorente (At.Bilbao) & Pablo Hernandez (Valencia CF).
(photo: Monreal)
Here is the full list:
Goalkeepers: Iker Casillas (Real Madrid), José Manuel Reina (Liverpool)
& Diego López (Villarreal).
Defenders: Raúl Albiol (Real Madrid), Carlos Marchena (Valencia), Joan
Capdevila (Villarreal), Álvaro Arbeloa (Real Madrid), Gerard Piqué
(FC Barcelona), Carles Puyol (FC Barcelona) &
Ignacio Monreal (Osasuna).
Midfielders: Albert Riera (Liverpool), David Silva (Valencia) Xavi
Hernández (FC Barcelona), Xabi Alonso (Real Madrid), Santi Cazorla
(Villarreal), Juan Manuel Mata (Valencia), Sergi Busquets (FC Barcelona)
& Cesc Fábregas (Arsenal).
Forwards: David Villa (Valencia), Fernando Torres (Liverpool) & Dani
Güiza (Fenerbache).
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has handed in his list of Spanish players for the upcoming
International friendly against Macedonia for the 12th of September
at Skopje.
The novelty is the call up of the 23 year old IGNACIO MONREAL
defender of Osasuna who comes in to take the place of injured
Real Madrid player Sergio Ramos. Out of the list go Fernando
Llorente (At.Bilbao) & Pablo Hernandez (Valencia CF).
(photo: Monreal)
Here is the full list:
Goalkeepers: Iker Casillas (Real Madrid), José Manuel Reina (Liverpool)
& Diego López (Villarreal).
Defenders: Raúl Albiol (Real Madrid), Carlos Marchena (Valencia), Joan
Capdevila (Villarreal), Álvaro Arbeloa (Real Madrid), Gerard Piqué
(FC Barcelona), Carles Puyol (FC Barcelona) &
Ignacio Monreal (Osasuna).
Midfielders: Albert Riera (Liverpool), David Silva (Valencia) Xavi
Hernández (FC Barcelona), Xabi Alonso (Real Madrid), Santi Cazorla
(Villarreal), Juan Manuel Mata (Valencia), Sergi Busquets (FC Barcelona)
& Cesc Fábregas (Arsenal).
Forwards: David Villa (Valencia), Fernando Torres (Liverpool) & Dani
Güiza (Fenerbache).
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