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Ladies and gents, allow me to introduce you to Edgardo Obregon, aka Gato. Gato is just nine years
old, but he's likely already outgrown more tricks that most fully grown professional footballers
will ever remember. Details are a little hard to come by (which is probably how it should be with
regards to talented nine year [.
There are several clubs who were left on the altar, so to speak, with respect to a few big signings
this summer. Liverpool lost out on Barry, Real Madrid lost out on Ronaldo, Chelsea and United may
still lose out on Robinho and Berbatov, Tottenham reportedly lost out on Villa (although to be fair
they [.
So, the transfer deadline (August 31) has passed and the football market is now closed. Closed? Not
quite. Indeed, while transfers from one club to another will have to wait until January to resume,
teams may still sign players as free agents (and that until March 31, 2009). So, inspired from this
Top 11 Serie A [.
Obviously the true bargains won't be known for some time, but there were a few transfers which
caught the eye before the participants had even put on their new shirt. Eliminating loans made sure
somebody has actually bought up the entire contract this summer, and everyone of these guys
happened to come in at under [.
Sadly, we could've turned this thing into an all-Prem list, but did our best to look elsewhere.
Didn't turn out so well. The problem is so many sums paid in the Premiership dwarf that of those in
other leagues - Serie A, Bundesliga, La Liga, Ligue 1, etc. - that it can make their normally [...]
There's really only a couple (well, one to be specific) deal that many people followed on transfer
deadline day, but while many looked to see if Dimitar Berbatov would sign for Manchester United and
who Manchester City would nab with their newly-acquired mega-riches, many watched the window to see
if someone would come through the [.
This is 14 year old Spanish wunderkind Gerard Deulofeu. Not sure why he's a wunderkind as he's not
even remotely German. Maybe because he's got blond hair? He's actually Spanish, and is currently on
Barcelona's books. But not for long, if either Chelsea or Arsenal get their way. How pissed would
Barcelona be to lose yet [.
The world is being set alight by ever younger players, and they will be the superstars of the
future. I have handpicked 18 players (11 starters and 7 subs) for the team of the future. GK: Igor
Akinfeev (Russia, CSKA Moscow, 22) At age 22, the Russian goalie is still young but is already
world-class, and his [.
Not everyone is too impressed by the highs of Arsenal and Chelsea. After all, there are bigger and
better clubs than the two London rivals - FC Barcelona for one. Barcelona wizkid Gerard Deulofeu
certainly thinks so. He has been linked with a move to Arsenal as well as Chelsea but ...
Barcelona came from behind and won the Catalan derby 2-1 with two late goals, but the big news was
the crowd violence. With home team Espanyol leading twenty minutes from the end, Barcelona's
notorious Boixos Nois supporters began raining flares down on Espanyol fans, as you can see in the
video above.
Barcelona defender Gabriel Milito could see his career in jeopardy as he has not been allowed to
run recover appropriately from his ACL tear back on May 5th. The timetable for his recovery
was scheduled at about six months, but things look like he will return probably in February.
Argentine national team doctor Homero [.
A stunning television investigative report has uncovered some hidden truths about Ronaldinho's
downfall at Barcelona, which subsequently led to his departure to AC Milan.
"In Barcelona, there are a lot of bad influences that can harm a player and perhaps he did not
have the will to stay away from them.
Spanish giants FC Barcelona have held preliminary talks with the MLS about creating a sister team
in Miami. Florida had a MLS team when the Miami Fusion (which played in Fort Lauderdale) played
from 1997 to 2001, but had to disband due to poor attendance. Now this "Barcelona
USA" doesn't mean that Lionel Messi or Xavi Hernandez are about to take over the MLS, but
there is a chance that the
Barcelona star Yaya Toure has confirmed speculation that Arsenal were looking to sign him this
summer. The Gunners had been heavily linked with the Ivory Coast international after losing Mathieu
Flamini to AC Milan, but he told both manager Arsene Wenger and his brother Kolo that he was happy
at the Nou Camp.
In 11th hour Genoa made probably the most impressive move of the transfer deadline by bringing back
Diego Milito from Real Zaragoza. Arrivals 02/09/2008 Iago Falqué Barcelona to Juventus
01/09/2008 Bosko Jankovic to Genoa 01/09/2008 D. Brivio Vicenza to Genoa (Loan) 01/09/2008 Djordje
Rakic Salzburg to Reggina (Loan) 01/09/2008 G.
I am not witty enough to make a good one; if there is such thing as a good pun. Well there is
actually. Not relevant to Leo in the slightest though. It is 'Show me a piano falling down a
mineshaft and I'll show you A-flat minor.' Now onto Messi. He is in danger of losing his status as
one of the world's best.
Arsenal are thought to be battling Chelsea for Barcelona wonderkid Gerard Delofeu. The 14-year-old
has been billed as the 'new Ronaldinho' and has caught the eye of Gunners' boss Arsene Wenger. The
youngster has yet to sign trainee terms with the Catalan giants and could be snapped up by Arsenal,
in a very similar way the Emirates [.
While Jamie Carragher is probably the exception rather than the rule when it comes down to players
who prefer playing for their club rather than their country, it's hard to imagine many of England's
squad are getting excited about Saturday's game in Barcelona. Once again, there will be an eerie
...
Barcelona midfielder Yaya Toure seems to be in the transfer news these days. The highly-rated Ivory
Coast international midfielder is reportedly being chased by several European clubs - and it has
now been revealed that Arsenal wanted to take him on board in the summer. Toure has let the cat out
...
Rafael Marquez
Originally uploaded by It's el BOFO!!!!! Con un gol del mexicano en la victoria del Barcelona en la
Champions League se festejo el 16 de Septiembre en España.
Barcelona 3 - Sporting Lisbon 1 (Champions League, Septiembre 16, 2008)
Rafael Marquez anoto el primero Samuel Eto'o anoto el segundo Moutinho metio el gol para el Lisboa
y Xavi realizo el tercero.
17' 1 - 0 Samuel Eto'o [Barcelona]
23' 2 - 0 Samuel Eto'o [Barcelona]
59' 2 - 1 Luciano Fabian Monzon [Betis]
67' 2 - 2 Jose Mari [Betis]
80' 3 - 2 Eidur Gudjohnsen [Barcelona]
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Notable arrivals: Deco (Barcelona), Jose Bosingwa (FC Porto) Notable departures: Andrei Shevchenko
(AC Milan), Shaun Wright-Phillips (Manchester City), Claudio Pizarro (Werder Bremen, loan), Tal
Ben-Haim (Manchester City), Khalid Boulahrouz (VfB Stuttgart), Claude Makelele (PSG), Steve Sidwell
(Aston Villa), Ben Sahar.
Raul has scored 61 goals in the Champions League - his closest rival being his teammate Ruud van
Nistelrooy at 53. Can any of the younger crop of players - Messi, Ronaldo, Benzema, Torres etc -
catch up with the likes of Raul, Ruud, Sheva (47) and Henry (45) or is the age of the pure [...]
The group stage of the Champions League begins today with several intriguing matches as well as the
return of Chelsea and Liverpool to continental football. Be sure to set your DVRs for the following
matches on TV today in the United States (all times eastern). Bordeaux vs. Chelsea: 2:30pm
ESPN2/ESPN360.
For the 2008/2009 season, Barcelona are again wearing a home kit designed and manufactured by Nike.
I was able to get my hands on the shirt recently and here are my thoughts regarding the shirt.
There are some football shirts that are perfect for wearing in the street that are more aesthetics
than a practical football [.
Spurs star Giovanni Dos Santos has revealed that he turned down offers from Chelsea and Manchester
United before heading to White Hart Lane, Adam Khan-Patient. The 19-year-old Mexican, who was
signed at the very end of last season from Barcelona also revealed that their was further interest
in him from Italy, as well as the Premier [.
As good as he's been, this could finally be Kun Aguero's "breakout" year. Freshly 20, he
was the third leading scorer in La Liga last year. Won the Gold Medal at the Olympics with
Argentina this summer as well, scoring two against eternal rivals Brazil in the process. Now he's
got 3 Champions League goals [.
Stuff to read while you get an elephant addicted to heroin.... A ref banned for being garbage to
ref this weekend's Scotland-Macedonia qualifier. (Guardian) How not to treat a pitch invader.
(Dave's Football Blog) Sky Sports reads an email on air insulting Geordies. (The Spoiler) More
thoughts on Man City ownership.
Fifth episode in Nike's "What the Pros Know" series. After What Ruud Knows, What Wayne
Knows, What William Knows, and the inspiring What Joe Knows, it's Barcelona and Spain
midfielder Andrés Iniesta's turn to share thoughts about footy. This one's pretty short
actually (just under two minutes), so don't expect a miracle recipe for success.
Stuff to read while you get knocked out by a fish out of water........... WAG is now in the
dictionary. Apocalypse and all that. (Telegraph) New club dawning: Liverchester City (SoccerLens)
Emmanuel Petit talks about his Barca mistake. (The Spoiler) All you need for a CD Juarez kit is a
grocery bag.
Barcelona midfielder Yaya Toure claims Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger tried to sign him over the
summer. The Ivory Coast international has been linked with a move to the Gunners since the end of
last season and has previously admitted he would like to join his brother Kolo at the London club.
The 25-year-old only joined Barca at [.
Thierry Henry is suffering at Barcelona and it breaks my heart to see the situation that he is
in.
The man is a legend at Arsenal and I thought he would have ended his career with us. Obviously that
didn't happen and although I, like every Gooner, was sad to see him leave, I wished him no malice
and hoped he would be happy in Spain.
In a new experiment, I am going to try a weekly wrap-up of news stories that caught my eye but that
I don't think require pages of analysis as I am prone to doing So, here they are, concise and
hopefully interesting. UEFA are expected to formally confirm in December that Wembley will host the
[...
If you go through my previous articles then you will see how much Ade pissed me off over the
summer.
I was very disappointed by his flirting with Barcelona and AC Milan and I let it be known here on
my blog.
Before his summer antics I defended him when others were knocking him. It seemed a personal insult
to me when he outrageously believed his own hype, and possibly even believed that he was bigger
than Arsenal.
FC Basel 1893 How They Got Here:Basel beat Vitoria de Guimaraes (also known as Vitoria SC) 2-1 on
aggregate in the third round of qualifying. Basel won the Swiss League last season. Star Performer:
MF Benjamin Huggel. An experienced member of the Swiss national squad, Huggel is a strong presence
in central midfield.
I know, I know. It's early. The season is only three games old.
But still, after all the stuff we went through last season, isn't it nice to say we're the
leaders in Spain?
That's right. Valencia CF are on top of the Spanish La Liga mountain after three games courtesy
of our 1-0 victory over Osasuna.
Though he did get a goal against Espanyol.
Thierry Henry has revealed he will demand talks with Barcelona coach Pep
Guardiola if he continues to be played out on the left wing for the Spanish club.
I don't think the Frenchman is trying to cause trouble. I just think he knows he's getting old and
wants to be on the field.
In 11th hour Genoa made probably the most impressive move of the transfer deadline by bringing
back Diego Milito from Real Zaragoza. Arrivals 02/09/2008 Iago Falqué Barcelona to
Juventus 01/09/2008 Bosko Jankovic to Genoa 01/09/2008 D. Brivio Vicenza to Genoa
(Loan) 01/09/2008 Djordje Rakic Salzburg to Reggina (Loan) 01/09/2008 G.
SPURS play-maker Givovani Dos Santos has sensationally admitted that Arsenal legend Thierry Henry
would be one of the former team-mates he would most love to follow him from Barcelona to White Hart
Lane. The young Mexican clearly hasn't familiarised himself with the fierce north London rivalry
between Tottenham and the Gunners yet, and the stink [.
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