Leo and Pep do press conferences prior to tonight's freeze-fest against Rubin Kazan, and look great while they're at it. Leo's got this whole I'm-thinking-ginger-stubble-totally-works-for-me look, while Pep is sending out I'm-just-too-hot-to-handle vibes even in the midst of his epic stare-down with the microphone. Click to continue reading...

Milan continued their good form earning another win in what was a very professional display from Leo's boys. It was Ronaldinho who again was the creative spark creating both goals for Marco Borriello. The win capped of a fine month which saw our club climb up the table from 12th position to 4th, just six [. Click to continue reading...

Sure we were playing against a third division side last night, but did anyone really think that we'd tear it up like we did against Zaragoza? The way we see it, 2-0 is a great achievement for a lineup of mostly substitutes and B-teamers. Because without those six starters who were rested, there goes most of the defensive strength, the midfield dominance and the attacking creativity. Click to continue reading...

This Saturday and Sunday Barca, Real Madrid, and Valencia all have matches against undermatched opponents. The thing is: I'm not expecting blowouts. No, I'm thinking we have some real issues on our hands.Â

Barca gets Osasuna, Real Madrid gets Getafe, and Valencia gets Malaga. I know these seem like easy wins but I'm not sure of anything anymore.

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Luego de haber jugador el mejor primer tiempo del año, River se fue al vestuario 1 a 0 cuando merecía por lo menos un gol más. En el complemento, Boca se despertó ajustó la presión en el medio y llegó a la igualdad. Sobre el final del encuentro, Abelairas estuvo cara a cara con Abondanzieri pero el palo le dijo que no al triunfo. Click to continue reading...

It's bad enough we have had a horrible season. It's bad enough that we played basically the same lineup that has given us little to cheer about throughout the season (with Zusi and Zoltan being the exceptions). Saturday we decided to give the Sounders some help by giving away 3 goals on big mistakes.

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En un fútbol como el que vivimos actualmente, tan mediático y comercializado, el efecto de los diferentes intereses inmiscuidos en el fútbol profesional puede llegar a influir hasta en donde menos podemos imaginar, en este caso en un jugador de élite como lo es Lionel Messi.

Una gran presión es la que está sufriendo actualmente el jugador argentino, por su desempeño con la selección de aquel país, aunque su desarrollo y formación profesional se dio en España.

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En su visita a la tierra del Tiki-tiki, el equipo de Astrada rescató un punto que pudo haber sido una victoria, si Buonanotte hubiera aprovechado algunas de las chances que tuvo, o una derrota, si Vega no hubiese respondido de la manera brillante que lo hizo.
River pasó una semana muy movida en donde no faltaron las amenazas telefónicas, ni los dopings positivos. Click to continue reading...

Sometimes people pass things on that I have missed. In this case it isn't a minor detail, but a rather disturbing statement from the KC interim coach Peter Vermes. Thanks Leo. He admits in public that his team is unfit. "The thing that is hard for me to swallow is when we lose the game [...] Click to continue reading...

After trying his best to engineer a move away from Anfield in the summer, rumours are flying again that Javier Mascherano wants to leave Liverpool. So where's the problem? Why can't Liverpool just let him leave?! There seems to be this idea that Mascherano is somehow integral to Liverpool's success, but I disagree. Click to continue reading...

This week it was confirmed by Galliani that Beckham will arrive in Milan in January for a second loan spell. For Milan this is great news. Like I said in my previous post, Rumours Leo and more of the same Beckham is a class act of a player, a true professional. For all his celebrity, [...] Click to continue reading...

They Think It's All Over... won't be fussed if Ronaldo and Messi, the world's best players, aren't in South Africa next year. Click to continue reading...

Leo en FutblogTotal que Humberto Suazo comparte los honores como líder de goleo de las eliminatorias mundialistas con un astro del tamaño de Luis Fabiano.

Me gustó el enfoque que le dieron a la nota, resaltando ciertos puntos que considero dignos de tener en cuenta: el chileno juega en Rayados y en el fútbol mexicano, demostrando que el nivel competitivo de la liga mexicana permite a un jugador poder estar en un nivel de alto desempeño que puede trasladar a su seleccionado.

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Leo en varios medios que Perú hizo ruido en el fútbol argentino en dos oportunidades: en 1969, cuando el empate en 2 los clasificó por primera vez a un mundial (1970) con mérito propio causando la primera eliminación mundialista argentina también por mérito propio y en 1985 cuando el mismo score de empate (2-2) nos clasificó agónicamente a México 86. Click to continue reading...

El defensor de Los Sounders FC Leo González  participará en las eliminatorias mundialistas con la Selección de Costa Rica. Es el único jugador de Seattle convocado para su equipo nacional. Costa Rica enfrenta en San José a Trinidad y Tobago. Los ticos necesitan ganar si o si para poder ir a Sudafrica directamente entre los tres paises [. Click to continue reading...

Miron says they are Monaco. Monaco? Monaco?
Why do we need this in the A-League? Only 4,000 fans now - friends and family of the players. What is Jason Culina thinking playing for this rabble? What if they had opened the A-League season?
And Wellington dominated the game. Should have won if Leo Bertos could shoot as well as he can run with the ball. Click to continue reading...

Every match this season needs to be treated by Leo as a final if Milan are to retain any hopes of qualifying for the Champions League next season. For seriously, this season is fast appearing lost already and qualifying for the Champions League next season should be the aim. Even Galliani knows this. Click to continue reading...

This is a victory that marks history, as the current squad have thus become the first Barcelona side to win their first four Liga matches in over a decade. And it doesn't look like the winning streak will be ending anytime soon, with the way the team was looking last night.
With possession of around seventy-three percent, Barca were totally dominating the match, especially for the first half. Click to continue reading...

Today I'll give my opinion on the defenders who have been called up by Leo in the last half a year or so. When you go through this analysis you'll realize how huge problems we have in this department. It's not only the usual left back position, but with the injury of Marcin Wasilewski and the unavoidable retirement of Michal Zewlakow we're left stranded on other positions as well.

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Originally uploaded by deco189 Creo que esta foto habla por si sola, mientras algunos pocos se ciegan y siguen pensando que un solo hombre es el fútbol y endiosan a jugadores, sin duda el equipo siempre levantara y hará grandes a las individualidades no al revés. Click to continue reading...

Frank Rijkaard has enjoyed an absolutely brilliant start with Galatasaray. The team has NOT lost one single game since he has been appointed. Won all the 6 games in the Super League and qualified to the group stage in UEFA Europa league. Along with his assistant, Johan Neeskens, he has probably created the best coaching staff in club's history. Click to continue reading...

Is it just us, or does the club seem to offer Leo Messi a new and improved contract every year? His salary and buy-out clause continue to climb, keeping him satisfied and far from the groping fingers of other clubs (ahem, Man City); and now his extension is going up too.
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Leo just penned a new deal that keeps him on the club for a whole seven years more, until 2016 to be precise. Click to continue reading...

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FC Barcelona today secured the best player in the world until 2016 when Lionel Messi signed a two year contract extension. The new deal will see that the Argentine international play what will likely be his most productive years at the Nou Camp.

Messi was under contract with the blaugrana until 2014 with a large 150 million euro buyout clause on his contract.

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Costa Rica's hopes of qualifying for the 2010 World Cup are now in the hands of a coach who is familiar with qualifying for the tournament.

The Costa Rican Federation hired Brazilian Rene Simoes to replace Rodrigo Kenton as head coach on Wednesday. He will make his debut when Costa Rica faces Trinidad & Tobago on Oct.

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Costa Rica's hopes of qualifying for the 2010 World Cup are now in the hands of a coach who is familiar with qualifying for the tournament.

The Costa Rican Federation hired Brazilian Rene Simoes to replace Rodrigo Kenton as head coach on Wednesday. He will make his debut when Costa Rica faces Trinidad & Tobago on Oct.

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In a rain drenched evening in Marseille, Milan once again showed their European pedigree by claiming a vital win to start their 2009-10 Champions League campaign. And once again it was SuperPippo who proved the difference for Milan with the ever-green veteran striker claiming a brace. Leo's decision to bench Ronaldinho with Seedorf playing in [. Click to continue reading...

Fueron lideres en algún momento de la eliminatoria, de hecho jugaron bien, pero tres derrotas consecutivas y estar en posición de repechaje pone fuera al técnico Costaricense.
Lo que me llama la atención son los nombres de los candidatos a dirigir al cuadro Tico todos tuvieron que ver con el futbol mexicano:
Enrique Meza, actual técnico del Cruz Azul; Ricardo Lavolpe, actual entrenador del Atlas;
José Pekerman, ex técnico de la albiceleste y del Toluca. Click to continue reading...

We're sorry for the lack of updates lately, but things have been busy... please bear with us, and hopefully we'll be able to pick up normal posting soon!
But right now we have a match to discuss: Barca's win over Getafe last night. The result was better than we'd expected, kudos to the boys for breaking the international curse and achieving this. Click to continue reading...

In a game of two halves a less than impressive Milan limped home with a point. Leonardo does not seem to have it right yet, however, considering the players at his disposal can we really blame Leo? Milan looked slow and sluggish tonight and even though the team's performance improved in the second half, Milan [. Click to continue reading...

This match has got us both excited and nervous. The first, because it's been a while since we last saw the boys play, and we've missed it. The second, because no way is this going to be easy.
Getafe are a tricky team, and we usually have a hard time against them. The fact that most of our squad is just returning from international duty doesn't help either, especially with our star Leo Messi bound to be feeling glum what with Argentina's qualification struggles. Click to continue reading...

Leo and the team have had plenty to think about following the disaster of two weeks ago. Tomorrow night Milan have a chance to redeem themselves and get back on track when they take on Livorno. With all due respect, Livorno really should not trouble Milan all too much even considering our team's current struggles. Click to continue reading...

Stuff to read while you fly, fly like a bird.... (This is not new, we know.) The sky's the limit with Capello's wizardry on the touches. (Fanhouse) Unfortunately Fabio's financial dealings aren't quite as brilliant. (Blogistuta) The only headline possible: Leo Beensackked-er. (Unprofessional Foul) Teddy Sheringham returneth. Click to continue reading...

Well, it is time to realise that what we have is what we have. Leo is going to have to make do with current crop of players at his disposal. Following the thrashing by Inter last weekend it is clear that Milan are in need of a tactical change. Given his limited options I believe Leo should not try and pick a team that suits his system. Click to continue reading...

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Yes Kun Aguero, we know you'd like three additional kids in future with The Dona but lighten up lady!!! Messiah is unimpressed and you'd best leave all the petty family talk off the pitch.

Anyway, the Argentinean tipos have started their training sessions under the watchful eye of Kun's suegro.

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Sydney FC on top of the table after four rounds...can I stop pinching myself now?
It hasn't always been pretty (especially last week's grind against the Mariners), but Vitezslav Lavicka can afford a grin. One gets the feeling that they have been lucky in their opposition so far; Adelaide and North Queensland both look like they will struggle to make the final six, and Wellington were utterly pedestrian in midfield last night, with the significant exception of Leo Bertos. Click to continue reading...