REVISED FASTEST FOOTBALL - SOCCER PLAYERS IN THE WORLD | FIFA RANKING

Some time ago I published a list by FIFA listing the "Fastest Football Players on the Planet". The current & ongoing FIFA World Cup in Brazil has put on show some of those listed & apparently has lead to modify the list. One devastating example was the opening match of Group B between Spain & Holland, where Arjen Robben reached 37 Km/h to overtake Sergio Ramos & later score. This registered velocity has put Arjen Robben as the "Fastest Footballer in World Soccer" at this moment. I say at the moment because speed has to do with current physical conditions of the players. The differences between Nº 1 & Nº10 are few & can change over weeks & months depending on how the players are in form at any given time.

Below is the current & latest list of the Top 10 quickest Football Players on Earth. 

Arjen Robben reaches 37 km/h

1. Robben 37 Km/h (Bayern Munich)

2. Walcott. 35,7 km/h (Arsenal FC)

3. Valencia. 35,1 km/h (Manchester United)

4. Bale. 34,7 km/h (Real Madrid CF)

5. Lennon. 33,8 km/h (Tottenham Hotspurs)

6. Cristiano Ronaldo. 33,6 km/h (Real Madrid CF)

7. Messi. 32,5 km/h (FC Barcelona)

8. Rooney. 31,2 km/h (Manchester United)

9. Ribéry. 30,7 km/h (Bayern Munich)

10. Sergio Ramos 30,6 km/h (Real Madrid CF)

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MOURINHO WORDS TO ARJEN ROBBEN | CHAMPIONS LEAGUE FINAL 2010

A bit of humour. However, we will be following José here as of next season & I am sure he will give us plenty of "star" moments. Tweet

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ARJEN ROBBEN GOAL MANCHESTER UNITED VIDEO - A "SCREAMER"

Source: Sp Football Sports Blog /
What a "screamer", how difficult is this to execute & what a goal for it to be the winner that knocks out Manchester United from the Champions League & takes Bayern Munich onto the semi-finals against Olympique de Lyon. ARJEN ROBBEN deserves a mention here no matter if he is playing in German Football, just watch this video:



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CHAMPIONS LEAGUE 2010: ROBBEN & NASRI GOAL VIDEO

Watch the VIDEO of these two amazing goals which occurred last night in their respective CHAMPIONS LEAGUE games. The first by ex Real Madrid player ARJEN ROBBEN who help give the qualifying ticket to his team Bayern Munich for the Quarter Finals. Fiorentina won 3-2 but lost on away goals...fantastic crack shot:

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This other gem is NASRI who did this work of art. It was part of yesterdays crashing 5-0 victory by Arsenal over Oporto, taking the English side into the Quarter-Finals:

Nasri


Two goals worth of any Football (Soccer) blog be they English, Spanish, French, German or any other language or League. Tweet

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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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REAL MADRID: WESLEY SNEIJDER IN THE MIND OF CHELSEA FC?

According to English paper “News Of The World” ( that in itself
maybe dodgy) , CHELSEA FC has shifted its interest for BAYERN
MUNICH Frenchmen FRANCK RIBERY & placed its sights on REAL
MADRID midfielder WESLEY SNEIJDER.

Real Madrid paid 27M€ for the Dutchmen & is on the “list” of players
for sale. However, Sneijder has already expressed his desire to stay
at Real Madrid, but a good team & offer may change his mind. Other
Clubs rumoured to have shown interest are Juventus, Inter & Bayern
Munich. This last Club is also sounding with Wesley Sneidjer entering
in a possible operation ( along with Real team-mate Robben) is a
Franck Ribery offer from Real Madrid to Bayern.

Stay tuned.

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REAL MADRID: MANCHESTER CITY OFFERS 20M€ FOR ROBBEN

News from the English paper the “Daily Mirror”, which has been
picked up here locally by all the Spanish sporting press, publish that
MANCHESTER CITY has expressed an interest in signing REAL MADRID
winger ARJEN ROBBEN for 20M€. There is another Club in the
“grand” picture that has shown interest as well & that is INTER
MILAN, but here the relationship Robben – Coach Mourinho isn’t so
good & this option may lose strength.

With the supposed & announced arrival of Cristiano Ronaldo to
Real Madrid next season, the Dutch International would have
difficulties playing regularly as the Portuguese star would have
preference. This may encourage Real Madrid to get some cash
into their bank account as the Ronaldo transfer will be a huge
withdrawal, plus Robben will wish to go to a team that will give
him a regular & secure place with the World Cup Finals in South
Africa happening in 2010.

The only doubt in all this story is the announced price of 20M€.
Two years ago Real Madrid paid 36M€, & SFS doubts that Real
Madrid will sell for anything less than 25-30M€ which may include
a player in the operation - if no player, they will want to recoup

investment

Until then & if it happens, Arjen Robben has recovered from injury
& will be part of the Real Madrid team that faces FC Barcelona
tomorrow night in the game of the season that may settle the
Spanish League. Great opportunity to show the World how really
good you are & an excellent performance will increase the palyers
market price.

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REAL MADRID: LIVERPOOL COACH BENITEZ THINKING IN ARJEN ROBBEN?

Interesting news from England & its paper “Daily Star” which has been
picked up here by “AS”: the interest by LIVERPOOL FC for ARJEN
ROBBEN. According to the newspaper, Liverpool Spanish Coach Rafael
Benitez is already planning next season after extending his contract with
the English Club until 2014. The Coach sees REAL MADRID Dutch winger
Robben as the player that can give Liverpool that something extra that is
needed to strengthen the side.















Difficult if you consider that Real paid Chelsea FC 36M€ & would need
to at least equal this, plus the winger is turning out to be a vital piece of
the current Real Madrid team. However, having said this, there are a few
factors that are on the horizon that may turn this into a viable operation.
Firstly, Real Madrid will have Presidential elections & the new President
may see this as a good deal to raise cash for big signings. Secondly, the
rumoured arrived of Cristiano Ronaldo may block Robben from playing
as much as wished. Finally the “rumoured” tension being lived in the
Real Madrid dressing room with accusations of his “egoistic” style of play
may tip the balance in favour of Robben deciding to take up the Liverpool
challenge.

It is all speculation & SFS will keep track of this improbable story in case
events turn to make it all a real possibility. Stay tuned!

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