Todos tenemos, como la moneda, una contracara, incluso los grupos, los equipos y los partidos. Y a
veces podemos ver una acción, hecho, circunstancia o partido como la moneda que baila en el aire
para caer de
cara o
cruz.
Los apostadores irán mayoritariamente a la
cara, que paga menos y
más probablemente.
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With a majority of the first-team squad either in the treatment room or away on international
duty this week I thought I'd blog again on ownership. I know many Gooners don't give a stuff who
owns the club as long as we're successful. I for one beg to differ. Leadership and thus success
comes from the top.
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Dirty Tackle 12 November @ 03:23 PM EST
The members of Manchester City not busy with international duty finally met the man who pays
their massive wages for the first time yesterday in Abu Dhabi, ahead of today's friendly against
the United Arab Emirates (which City lost 1-0). The awkwardness of the occasion is evident
especially the shot at 10 second into the video where it appears they just finished talking about
the weather and now have absolutely nothing left to say to each other.
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En nombre del Manchester United, último campeón, Bobby Charlton sacó las pelotitas de la pecera
para anunciar que
Estudiantes debuta por las semifinales del Campeonato Mundial de Clubes,
el
15 de diciembre de 2009 con el ganador del partido entre TP Mazembe (Congo) y Pohang
Steelers FC (Corea del Sur) a jugarse el día 11.
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Foi sorteado hoje, o mundial de clubes de 2009. Será a primeira vez que o torneio será disputado
nos Emirados Arábes.
Play-off InicialJogo 1 - 09/12/2009 - Auckland City (Nova Zelândia) x Al-Ahli (Emirados
Arábes).
Quartas-de-FinalJogo 2 - 11/12/2009 - TP Mazembe (RD Congo) x Pohang Steelers (Coréia do Sul)
Jogo 3 - 12/12/2009 - Atlante (México) x Vencedor do Jogo 1
SemifinalJogo 4 - 15/12/2009 - Vencedor do Jogo 2 x Estudiantes (Argentina)
Jogo 5 - 16/12/2009 - Vencedor do Jogo 3 x Barcelona (Espanha)
Decisão do 5º LugarJogo 6 - 16/12/2009 - Perdedor do jogo 2 x Perdedor do jogo 3
Decisão do 3º LugarJogo 7 - 19/12/2009 - Perdedor do Jogo 4 x Perdedor do Jogo 5
FinalJogo 8 - 19/12/2009 - Vencedor do Jogo 4 x Vencedor do Jogo 5
Todos os jogos, serão em Abu Dhabi, nos Emirados Arábes.
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Off the Post 12 November @ 06:19 AM EST
Stephen, here's the man who will fund your next ill-advised hair experiment Manchester City's squad
got an unexpected meeting with owner Sheikh Mansour when he paid a surprise visit to a training
session. City's squad - minus those on international duty - are in Abu Dhabi to play a friendly
against the United Arab Emirates national [.
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There are plenty of stories being knocked out this week from Abu Dhabi - no doubt in attempt by
journos to justify the expense of jetting them out for the best part of the week, and The Guardian
carries one that, whilst not a new subject, is always interesting in how it lifts the lid on the
disharmony during the 2008/09 season.
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Speaking in Abu Dhabi, the topic of international allegiance is something that has again been posed
to Nedum Onouha, with him admitting he is undecided as to whether to firmly commit to either
England or Nigeria:
"It is a tough call," he said. "I would love to play for England.
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After some reports earlier today, the official site has confirmed the tie-up with communications
firm Etisalat:
Etisalat, the Middle East's leading telecommunications service provider, is set to sign
a three-year sponsorship agreement with City.
A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed today in Abu Dhabi which precedes a strategic
sponsorship agreement that will be formalised later this year.
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Pantomime season is almost upon us, but the contradictory stories over the future of Robinho
continue apace.
There have been a series of reports in today's press with regard to his future, and with many
seemingly different angles taken.
AS reported Joan Laporta as indicating the club would back the management at Barcelona should
Robinho be a target for them:
"We are not going to close any door or end any plan because, although the squad is
competitive, as was shown against Mallorca, if the coaches want to strengthen in the winter market
and they recommend a player to us, I am sure we can make a move.
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Some good news, and a timely reminder for those currently in possession of the starting positions
of the quality we do possess in the defensive area:
Nedum Onuoha will begin his comeback from injury in earnest in Abu Dhabi on Thursday
night.
The former England under 21 captain, who has been missing from the squad since the 4-2 win over
Arsenal in September, had a gentle run out with the reserves in a friendly at the weekend and is
ready to step up is bid to return to first team action.
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Estamos ya a nada de iniciar el Mundial de clubes 2009 donde participarán los clubes campeones de
cada confederación.
UEFA (Europa)
Barcelona
Campeón de la Liga de Campeones de la UEFA (2008-09)
Conmebol (Sudamérica)
Estudiantes de La Plata
Campeón de la Copa Libertadores de América (2009)
Concacaf (Norte, Centroamérica y
Caribe)
Atlante
Campeón de la Concacaf Liga Campeones (2008-09)
AFC (Asia)
Pohang Steelers
Campeón de la Liga de Campeones de la AFC (2009)
CAF (África)
TP Mazembe
Campeón de la Liga de Campeones de la CAF (2009)
OFC (Oceanía)
Auckland City
Campeón de la Liga de Campeones de la OFC (2009) Emiratos Árabes Unidos (
AFC)
Al-Ahli Dubai
Campeón de la UAE League (2008-09)
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Situado en la capital de los Emiratos Árabes Unidos, Abu Dhabi, el Zayed Stadium es el estadio
más grande del país, con un aforo de más de 50.000 espectadores.
Fue creado por el difunto presidente de los EAU, Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan, a fin de
proporcionar un complejo deportivo dedicado que pudiera ser anfitrión de importantes eventos
deportivos árabes e internacionales.
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Mark Hughes looks to balance attack heavy squad by bringing in experienced defenders in
potential swap deal.
Fulham Vs Manchester City Tickets Still Available!
The Manchester City hierarchy are holding talks in Abu Dhabi this week in a rare
face-to-face management meeting as the club hone their ambitious plans on and off the
pitch.
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(El pincha va poniendo las barbas en remojo). Una delegación de Estudiantes de La Plata –
Campeón de la Copa Libertadores de América - encabezada por Gustavo Feysulaj (vicepresidente) y
Fernando Casalla, llegó a Abu Dhabi para visitar las instalaciones que los pincharratas
utilizarán durante el desarrollo de la próxima Copa Mundial de Clubes a partir de diciembre.
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Ali Al Faraj has made headlines all over the world the last few weeks with his purchase of
Premier League club Portsmouth. Ironically, the head of the Saudi Arabia league, Dr. Hafez Al
Medlej, claims that until just as recently as the public eye he never knew who Al Faraj even
was:
I hope Al Faraj has success, but we never heard of this guy.
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Pompey picked up some Saudi Oil money today as Saudi tycoon Ali al-Faraj bought 90% of the
financially stricken club from Sulaiman al-Fahim.
Al-Fahim, of Abu Dhabi, bought the club just 44 days ago - but he's out and the 40-year-old
al-Faraj is in.
So, what does this mean? Well - for starters, not much on the pitch: Pompey may have a large
arsenal of cash to use in the January transfer window - but they'll have to stick with their
hodgepodge of new signings and on-loan stars (O'Hara 4.
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Manchester United have many rivals across Europe and England. Maybe most fans believe Man City are
our greatest rivals especially after they got the wealth, thanks to Abu Dhabi Investment
group.But...
Continue to the full story
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So were Abu Dhabi United robbed by Martin Atkinson?
This post, for subscribers only, details the Reality behind what went on at Old Trafford
yesterday.
But we will inform non-subscribers of one little detail...
OUR TRADERS KNEW THAT MANCHESTER UNITED WERE GOING TO WIN THE DERBY PRE-MATCH.
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Off the Post 18 September @ 06:07 AM EST
So say Manchester City Manchester City have drawn a line under their spending spree and will now
invest in youth development, according to executive chairman Garry Cook. The club has spent nearly
£200m on new players since the takeover by the Abu Dhabi United group. But Cook has warned that
City will not continue to spend at [.
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EPL Talk 17 September @ 03:00 PM EST
Mancunians divided, Feb. 10, 2008
(While we all catch our breath from the Champions League,...)
Sunday, the 20th of September, 2009 marks (by my estimation) the 154th Manchester Derby. Also by
my estimation, this weekend's match is quite possibly one of, if not the most important
match the 2 clubs have ever played against each other.
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Soccerblog 16 September @ 07:47 AM EST
"If somebody stamps on your head in that way, you wouldn't say, 'thank you very
much' and turn the other cheek. Only Jesus Christ did that."
Wenger backs Van Persie for speaking out about the unholy incident.
"I don't watch Match of the Day, I watch Coronation Street
instead.
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The bookmakers were dreading the match at Portsmouth yesterday.
Before the start of the season, BSkyB saw this as the ideal Abu Dhabi derby, with Manchester City,
who dumped honorary life president Thaksin Shinawatra after the fraud and corruption and mass
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The way the BSkyB narrative was concocted, this was a Portsmouth on the up, bolstered by new
signings and financial security against the richest team in the world - a perfect representation of
all that Our Great Leader is told is good about the English Premier League.
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goalpost.tv 23 August @ 06:01 AM EST
. Manchester City kept their winning start as they beat Wolves 1-0 through an Emmanuel Adebayor
strike in the 17th minute. The lone goal of the match was set up by Carlos Tevez who showed the
class that he had displayed last season at his former club Manchester United. Playing at Eastlands,
City [.
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Footsmoke 18 August @ 03:30 PM EST
Manchester City is like a black hole that has opened up in the fabric of the Premier League.
Sucking mass, masses of expensive players and media attention, it leaves many fans unsure about how
to approach the club's awakening and limitless powers. Some laugh. Some wince. Most shake their
heads, confused and afraid, especially those millions of fans of any of the now
comparatively-less-rich Big Four, which constitute most of the Premier League fans here in America
and elsewhere outside England.
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It's not often that another team in England, let alone in Manchester, hogs the headlines more
than Manchester United. But it's not often that a British team gets bought over by an Abu Dhabi
investment group, although football clubs are starting to replace private islands and super-yachts
as the new playthings for the filthy rich.
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Since the Football Is Fixed blog was conceived in November 2006, we have made a generous habit of
providing readers and/or subscribers with a Freebie Xmas bet.
In 2006, our festive advice was to back a Chelsea versus Manchester United Final as the FA Cup
returned to the Wembley Mall.
In 2007, Manchester United for the Premier League (PL) title was the cry.
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Messrs Hughes, Cook and Mansour aren't winning any friends!
David Moyes has accused Manchester City of having no class and no respect.
Furious Everton manager Moyes hit out over the way he believes City have become big-money
bullies in their bid to sign centre-back Joleon Lescott .
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Arseblog 25 July @ 04:30 AM EST
Morning all, hope you find you well this Saturday.
Let's start with our old pal Adebayor who has been talking, again, and urging his new club to
buy Kolo Toure. He's hoping it'll be a case of Abu Dhabi Do, saying:
Kolo is a great friend of mine - he's a big player for Arsenal and a top defender.
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Christmas is a time for miracles: flying reindeer, warring families reunited, a decrease in
stabbings (unless you live in Croydon), and the only four weeks of the year where fat, sweaty,
silver-haired paedophiles find gainful employment.
However, THIS Christmas may also be when Mark Hughes finds himself out of a job, pink slip in
hand, wondering where it all went downhill.
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This is a pretty funny picture, and no, it is not fake, found via Just-Football.com . The
Manchester City officials have bought advertisement around the city to make fun brag about the
signing of one of the most important players Manchester United had last season.
The 25 year old striker, bought for 29 million euros, might make a big difference at the City of
Manchester Stadium, and after the signing of Robinho last season from Real Madrid, Manchester City,
probably the richest club in the world after they were bought by Abu Dhabi United Group 12 months
ago, will be a threat for United from the ongoing season.
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Arseblog 19 July @ 03:40 AM EST
So he's gone. After a week of not so much 'Will he? Won't he?', more 'When will he?', he finally
willed yesterday evening.
Emmanuel Adebayor signed a 5 year deal with Manchester City. Arsenal receive a fee believed to
be around £25m and it's good business for all concerned. City get a striker better than Darius
Vassell and we get a load of money for a player who didn't want to be at the club anymore.
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