Real eliminato in coppa dall'Alcorcon

Il calcio è bello soprattutto quando Davide batte Golia.

Succede che ieri sera, davanti ad 80 mila spettatori accomodati al Santiago Bernabeu di Madrid, lo strepitoso Real, quello che ha vinto 9 volte la champions league, quello formato da nomi di tanti e ricchi campioni, è riuscito a battere l'Alcorcon per 1 a 0 in Copa del Rey.

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Deficit Cup

Michel Platini in settimana, ha citato a solo termine di esempio, alcuni club europei che adottano una strategia di gestione economico-finanziaria, lontana dagli obbiettivi primari dell'attuale esecutivo Uefa. Tra questi, l'ex fuoriclasse della Juventus, ha inserito l'Internazionale del presidente Moratti, il figlio di Angelo.

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Midweek matches see some excitement and some scoring that has been absent in many match days. The top of the table also has a familiar look with Inter, Juventus, and Sampdoria in the lead, but watch for an approaching AC Milan in the rearview mirror.

AC Milan is Rolling, but Defense is a Concern

AC Milan blitzed Napoli for two goals in the first five minutes.

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A week or so ago the news broke that David Beckham would probably be returning to the San Siro in the new year for a loan stint.

AC Milan chief executive Adriano Galliani has now revealed it is certain the former Real Madrid and Manchester United man will rejoin Leonardo's men in January.

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(video: il Gillette Future Champion)
Alberto Paloschi, attaccante del Parma ma cresciuto nel vivaio rossonero; Nicola Pozzi, anche lui bomber scuola Milan, arrivato quest'anno in Liguria, sponda blucerchiata, dopo quattro stagioni trascorse in Toscana, all'Empoli, e infine Davide Santon, nato calcisticamente come esterno a Ravenna e poi reinventato terzino da Mourinho che lo ha portato subito in prima squadra, facendolo esordire in Coppa Italia contro la Roma. Click to continue reading...

Come sempre, ci ritroviamo il martedi a commentare le decisioni del giudice sportivo, in merito alle gare di Serie A. Domani sera Italia in campo contro Cipro per una pura formalità , visto che gli azzurri di Lippi hanno già ottenuto il pass per il Sudafrica nel rocambolesco match di Dublino (2 a 2, gol qualificazione di Gilardino al 90'). Click to continue reading...

In the Serie A, Sampdoria defeat the Italian Champions to move to the top of the Italian League, for the Match Wrap Up and quick match report, click read more.
Match Report
Sampdoria slides up to the top of the Serie A after beating Italian Champions Inter Milan, thanks to a goal in the 72nd minute by Giampaolo Pazzini. Click to continue reading...

• The Dinho's bro and agent, Roberto de Assis is annoyed that you think his bro is a Has Been and should be banished from the seleção forever. This comes after the newspaper Sport alleged last week that the Brazilian is planning to retire.

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Jose Mourinho was shown a red card for dissent after arguing that Cagliari's Davide Astori should have received a second yellow card for a foul he committed in the second half of Inter's 2-1 win today. As you would expect, he went out with a flourish, but after the match he did not reappear to continue his tired in front of the media.

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Today is the second day of UEFA Champions League Matchday One and features the FC Barcelona-Inter Milan showdown we've all been waiting for.

There are other matches today, seven others to be exact, but most eyes will be on the battle between the defending Champions League title holders and the Serie A champions.

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My final transfer Top 5 List of this short string arrives tomorrow - only it will be looking ahead to January and will focus on potential MLS departures...#1 - If you weren't really paying much attention to UEFA World Cup qualifying yesterday, here is your group-by-group rundown roundup.#2 - My USMNT v T&T Player Ratings are up. Click to continue reading...

Here we go again!

Fifa have confirmed they have been contacted by Fiorentina about Manchester United's signing of Michele Fornasier.

The Italian Under 16 skipper has agreed a move to Old Trafford and he played in their Milk Cup win in Northern Ireland in the summer.

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In an all too familiar story, another potential poaching case, this time involving 17 year Jeremy Helan of Rennes who was signed on by City earlier this year is being investigated.

FIFA said in a statement: "We can confirm that there is a case pending with FIFA's Player Status Department involving Jeremy Helan, Stade Rennais FC and Manchester City.

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Most Italian soccer fans should be familiar with the name of Andrea Russotto. As a youngster he was dubbed as "the next Roberto Baggio" and "Antonio Cassano with a level head" but up until now he has not even been close to living up to those names. His story is a bit particular, and for those of you that don't know it here it is.

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Remember if you have any questions for the players or coaches, post here before halftime and I will do what I can.
Location:
Rose Bowl, Pasadena, CA
Referees:
Head Ref: Ricardo Salazar (USA)
Asst Ref: George Gansner (USA)
Asst Ref: Chris Strickland (USA)
4th Official: Kevin Stott (USA)
Actual Lineups:
Chelsea
GK Peter Cech
DF Branislav Ivanovic
DF John Terry
DF Ashley Cole
DF Ricardo Carvalho
MF Michael Essien
MF Frank Lampard
MF Jon Mikel Obi
MF Florent Malouda
FW Salomon Kalou
FW Didier Drogba
Subs
Andrey Shevchenko
Franco Di Santo
Claudio Pizarro
Scott Sinclair
Deco
Ross Turnbull
Daniel Sturridge
Alex
Juliano Belletti
Nicolas Anelka
Sam Hutchinson
Michael Mancienne
Inter Milan
GK Vid Belec
DF Ivan Ramiro Cordoba
DF Javier Zanetti
DF Cristian Chivu
DF Davide Santon
MF Thiago Motta
MF Sulley Muntari
MF Patrick Viera
MF Esteban Cambiasso
MF Mikel Jon Obi
FW Mario Balotelli
Subs
Ricardo Quaresma
Zlatan Ibrahimovic
Rene Krhin
Paolo Orlandoni
Deigo Milito
Marco Materazzi
Alessandro Amantino "Mancini"
Mattia Destro
PRE-GAME:
-Will Farrell among others in the stands. Click to continue reading...

This is a tremendous entry from Dave Clark of Better Soccer Coaching - read the entry below, as well as a link to where you can see the video of a comedian's imitation of Fabio Capello's sideline antics.
It was funny this weekend watching the antics of the coaches. It started with Fabio Capello's fury in the first 40 minutes of the World Cup qualifier between Kazakhstan and England. Click to continue reading...

THE U.S. "They are a different squad from the one that participated in the World Cup. The manager's son, who plays in midfield, is very good and they have, as usual, Donovan, Dempsey and Beasley. They play in a 4-4-2 formation, with Donovan as a support player. Their physical form is great and we must watch out for them. Click to continue reading...

Danny Szetela's Brescia made late work of Empoli in the Serie B playoffs. Carrying a 1-0 lead through Davide Zoboli's 53rd minute goal, Brescia scored twice in stoppage time for the 3-0 win. Adam Vass and Andrea Rispoli picked up the late goals. Click to continue reading...

The Confederations Cup, one year prior the World Cup, will be held in South Africa between the 14th June to the 28th June 2009, usually a crop of young, talented players pop up in this international cup, young players who have had enough reputation to be called up by the national manager - this article looks at the top 5.

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In tutta sincerità pensavamo fosse più pesante il giudizio di Tosel, soprattutto in merito a quanto accaduto, nel posticipo serale di domenica scorsa, durante il focoso derby della Lanterna. I colpi proibiti volati nel match del Ferraris, tra Genoa e Sampdoria (vinto tre a zero dai rossoblu di Gasperini, in virtù della stupenda tripletta dell'argentino Milito) facevano presagire squalifiche più pesanti, grazie all'uso della prova tv. Click to continue reading...

(Palermo-Cagliari 5-1)
PALERMO (4-3-1-2) - Amelia; Cassani, Kjaer, Migliaccio, Balzaretti; Guana, Liverani (81' Succi), Tedesco (64' Savini); Simplicio (78' Nocerino); Miccoli, Cavani. All.: Davide Ballardini. CAGLIARI (4-3-1-2) - Marchetti; Matheu (47' Pisano), Canini, Astori, Agostini; Fini, Conti, Parola (29' Jeda); Lazzari; Matri, Acquafresca. Click to continue reading...

(highlights di Milan-Palermo 3-0)
MILAN (4-3-2-1) - Dida; Flamini, Maldini, Favalli, Zambrotta; Beckham (79' Cardacio), Pirlo, Ambrosini; Kakà , Seedorf (64' Ronaldinho); Inzaghi (67' Shevchenko). All.: Carlo Ancelotti. PALERMO (4-3-1-2) - Amelia (64' Ujkani); Cassani, Bovo, Kjaer, Balzaretti; Migliaccio, Liverani, Nocerino (46' Hernandez); Simplicio; Cavani, Miccoli (57' Mchedlidze). Click to continue reading...

(highlights di Palermo-Bologna 4-1)
PALERMO (3-4-1-2) - Amelia; Kjaer, Carrozzieri (73' Morganella), Bovo; Cassani, Migliaccio, Liverani, Balzaretti; Tedesco (57' Hernandez); Cavani, Succi (dal 65' Savini). All.: Davide Ballardini. BOLOGNA (3-5-2) - Colombo; Belleri (46' Marchini), Terzi, Moras; Zanoni, Mudingayi, Volpi, Amoroso (59' Adailton), Valiani; Di Vaio, Marazzina (dal 46' Osvaldo). Click to continue reading...

Inter Milan defender Davide Santon has revealed that he turned down a chance to join Manchester United at the tender age of 16. Apparently the defender has been fantastic for Inter Milan this season...
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Ne tira fuori sempre una dal cilindro. Settant'anni e non sentirli. Un ragazzo, quando si presenta in sala stampa, e diverte tutti con le sue battute, ma anche quando tira fuori quella grinta che ha da vendere, dalla panchina nella quale ha passato una vita, dopo aver appeso gli scarpini al chiodo. Grinta e determinazione. Click to continue reading...