Following last night's drama between Chelsea and Barcelona in the Champions League I felt it
was an appropriate occasion to dwell on memorable European encounters involving English teams in
the past. The Champions League/European Cup has at different times proved a hugely rewarding
hunting ground for English teams.
Romario, Ronaldo, Ronaldinho,Rai, Marcelinho Carioca, Edmundo, Djalminha, Juninho Paulista,
Rivaldo, Denilson, Kaka,Robinho,Dener,Garrincha,Rivelino, Jairzinho,Tostao,Falcao, Socrates, Zico,
Eder ,Leonidas da Silva, Zizinho or Julinho,Edu,Reinaldo,Renato Gaucho and er ..Pele.The list of
names goes back beyond the sixties and the question is being asked here.
Next weekend is the 2009 NBA All-Star Game, featuring the ever-popular Slam Dunk Contest. "Why
are you telling me this?" I hear you ask. "Isn't this supposed to be a football
blog?" Don't worry, I'm getting there. Portland Trailblazers' Slam-Dunk entrant is Spanish
shooting guard Rudy Fernández. And one of the moves Fernández has lined up [. Click to continue reading...
While the World marvels at the increible skills, plays & dribbling of Brazilians like Ronaldinho,
Kaka, Robinho...etc, we ( & perhaps the youngsters) forget that before them was DJALMINHA... Read
all the news, results, details & comments in English on Spanish Football & Sports Click to continue reading...
