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The Past few weeks have seen the worst crisis period of your wonderful career. There are times I used to think what made you quit as a Valencia coach and join Liverpool. You had two La Liga titles and a Uefa cup glory with a meek Valencia side.

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Yesterday, I looked at the real cost of Jan Kromkamp's transfer to Liverpool. Today, I attempt to establish the true cost of Xabi Alonso and Luis Garcia, two of Rafa Benitez's most successful signings.
At the time of both transfers, the BBC reported that Garcia cost 6m, but in their report for Alonso's transfer, a fee was not specified. Click to continue reading...

It has been revealed that Xabi Alonso may have been prevented from writing an open-letter to Liverpool's fans when he left the club. Given the Spaniard's contribution to the club, I find this to be very disappointing.
Both John Arne Riise and Luis Garcia wrote open letters to Liverpool fans when they left the club, both of which were published on the official Liverpool FC website. Click to continue reading...

This is something I saw at Kopblog, posted by a true fan who did a very good research. Â Maybe some of us might see what's it is like for Rafa and how brilliant he has been for us.
2004/05
£2m - Josemi: peanuts and was moved on in a swap for Kromkamp 18 months later
£1.5m - Antonio Nunez: part of the Michael Owen deal and filled a gap for a while. Click to continue reading...

There has been a lot of heated debate about Rafa's signings and overall effectiveness since the ‘leaked' conversation between George Gillett and a member of the ‘Spirit of Shankly' group. How much cash has Rafa really spent since becoming manager and how much has he brought back in through sales? Click to continue reading...

As Liverpool prepares for the trip to Stamford Bridge to face arch rivals Chelsea in Sunday's Premiership match, it would be fair to think of Chelsea as the favourites. Considering that Liverpool had a terrible European night losing to Fiorentina, they would want to put things right against Chelsea. The Blues also have the added incentive of putting the Wigan defeat to rest and will hope to rise to the occasion. Click to continue reading...

("How poorly Madrid are defending.")

Espanyol 0-3 Real Madrid
0-1 Granero, 39'
0-2 Guti, 77'
0-3 Ronaldo, 90'

This was a constant refrain from the Spanish language announcers and the theme of most of the match, as the Merengues struggled to hold their nerve at the back, occasionally looking as porous as SpongeBob Square Pants in defense.

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Barca's other curly-haired centerback, Gabriel Milito, has been out with his knee injury for a million years now, and could well be out for a trillion years more, but we won't be forgetting him anytime soon! Gaby is in our hearts as he turns twenty-nine today, and with his birthday comes and interesting development. Click to continue reading...

Liverpool FC has lost out on many great players over the years, but the most regrettable missed opportunity is arguably Danish maestro Michael Laudrup. The club had two chances to sign this footballing magician, but failed on both occasions. Why did the club miss out and what impact would Laudrup (theoretically) have had? Click to continue reading...

Why do I care about the Golden Boot? What does it matter to me as a lover of a club? The Golden Boot doesn't guarantee titles (eh, Mr Anelka?) or even European placement (eh, Mr Phillips?) It is glory for the individual in a collective endeavor and should be a mere footnote to the supporter who hungers for team glory.

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The CL draw will take place today. The choices are Fiorentina, Atletico Madrid, Celtic FC, RSC Anderlecht, and FC Timisoara. So who will it be?

Fiorentina: The Violas were in the news recently with a possible Felipe Melo transfer to Arsenal which fell through. He eventually went to Juve. The club finished fourth in the Serie.

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Well, subject to a medical of course (of course!), Alonso's finally been sold to Real Madrid. In other earth-shattering news, the sky's still blue.
The sum of the text on the official website, in sum, is thus:

Liverpool Football Club this evening confirmed they had reached agreement for the sale of Xabi Alonso to Real Madrid, subject only to a medical.

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Real Madrid target Xabi Alonso made a brief appearance as a strong Liverpool team suffered a heavy defeat in Spain.
Midfielder Alonso came off the bench with six minutes remaining as Espanyol officially opened their new stadium, and reports in Spain indicate it may be his final appearance for Liverpool. Click to continue reading...

Liverpool lost 3-0 to Espanyol tonight, as the La Liga outfit celebrated their first game in the new Estadi Cornella-El Prat in style, with goals from Luis Garcia and a brace from Ben Sahar sealing an impressive victory for the hosts.
Reds manager Rafa Benitez acknowledged that his side were very much second-best, with the Spaniard admitting the home side thoroughly deserved their win. Click to continue reading...

Steven Gerrard hit the woodwork twice so it's not like Rafa's men were outclassed but their defence did seem flat footed throughout and former Chelsea man Ben Sahar scored two tap ins after poor defending and Luis Garcia scored the other (not the former Liverpool one).

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Liverpool lost their latest pre-season friendly to
Spanish side, Espanyol 3-0 in Barcelona tonight.Goals by Luis Garcia(no, not that Garcia)and two by debutant Ben Saher made for an uncomfortable night for the Reds.Xabi Alonso made a surprise introduction on 83 minutes and after the match Rafa Benitez said ''He is our player and we want him to stay''. Click to continue reading...

Reina
Johnson Carragher San Jose Insua
Mascherano Lucas
Kuyt Gerrard Benayoun
Torres
Subs:
Babel for Benayoun 46'
Dossena for Insua 46'
Degen for Johnson 46'
Spearing for Mascherano 46'
Plessis for Lucas 70'
Riera for Kuyt 70'
Ngog for Torres 70'
Voronin for Gerrard 70'
Kelly for Carragher 83'
Alonso for Spearing 83'
Goals:
Luis Garcia 19'
Sahar 64' 87'
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Two Liverpool FC stars were celebrating big days in their private lives over the weekend.
Star striker Fernando Torres and his wife Olalla were photographed showing off their newborn baby girl, Nora, outside a hospital in Galicia, Spain.
The infant, the couple's first child, was born on Wednesday, weighing 8lb 4oz. Click to continue reading...

Anyone else getting a little footy-wedding weary? What are we up to now, sixty, seventy-thousand already this summer?

Perhaps we're feeling the strain because one of our favourite guys tied the knot over the weekend. Xabi Alonso married his girlfriend Nagore Aramburu, who just so happens to be the mother of his adorable son, Jon.

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Anyone else getting a little footy-wedding weary? What are we up to now, sixty, seventy-thousand already this summer?

Perhaps we're feeling the strain because one of our favourite guys tied the knot over the weekend. Xabi Alonso married his girlfriend Nagore Aramburu, who just so happens to be the mother of his adorable son, Jon.

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Team Overview: Espanyol, founded in 1900, is considered one of the most successful Spanish football clubs around today. Los Periquitos have never won the Primera Division of La Liga, but the club has won the Copa del Rey four times including the last time in 2006.

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This weeks little cutie is Lauren Rice from Liverpool. She has two love's in life, football and modeling, and UKFF brings her love for both together. Lauren is a mad Liverpool fan and even has 2 Liverpool tatoos. She can't wait to see The Reds win the Premier League next season and become a top UKFF girl.

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Aston Villa have set their sights on Espanyol's Luis Garcia. -The Sun.Luis Garcia is a versatile player and can play on the wing or as a striker. Espanyol will consider offers in the region of £5m.His 2008/09 form had not been exceptional and Espanyol are reportedly willing to let Luis Garcia leave to balance their books. Click to continue reading...

The Villans are hoping to land the Spain international striker Luis Garcia with a bid of €5.9 million. Premier League outfit Aston Villa have set their sights on Espanyol's Luis Garcia, according to a report in the British tabloid The Sun. Apparently, the Villans are hoping to land the 28-year-old 5ft 11in forward, who can play on [. Click to continue reading...

In a time when anyone can be ruled out of a transfer to or from Liverpool, does anyone wish we still had Luis Garcia at Anfield?

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In a time when anyone can be ruled out of a transfer to or from Liverpool, does anyone wish we still had Luis Garcia at Anfield?

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Para Pumas de la UNAM ésta victoria, éste campeonato, no sabe a gloria; es el mismísimo elixir de los dioses. Mucho sudar, mucho sufrir, incluso mucho llorar no podía tener mejor recompensa. Aguantar las críticas, cuestionamientos, pocas expectativas, lesiones, golpes psicológicos durísimos hicieron alcanzar al Tuca Ferreti y sus jugadores una especie de santidad soñada.

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Para Pumas de la UNAM ésta victoria, éste campeonato, no sabe a gloria; es el mismísimo elixir de los dioses. Mucho sudar, mucho sufrir, incluso mucho llorar no podía tener mejor recompensa. Aguantar las críticas, cuestionamientos, pocas expectativas, lesiones, golpes psicológicos durísimos hicieron alcanzar al Tuca Ferreti y sus jugadores una especie de santidad soñada.

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ÅLAND'S archipelago is a beautiful place in summer, a holidaying hotspot and a major attraction for visitors to Finland. You can cycle across the islands, swim in the Gulf of Bothnia, or stay at any one of numerous campsites in Finland's autonomous province, but it's safe to say that Atlético Madrid will be doing none of those things during their visit.

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Another Champions League semi-final, another season of near misses all but complete for Chelsea fans. Even victory over Everton in the FA Cup would do little to make up for another 12 months of thwarted dreams. I never thought I would say this, but I can almost sympathise with Didier Drogba's reaction.

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For those of you who thought it was not a goal in 2005 when Luis Garcia's goal was given in the Champion's League semi final, here's a reminder of what happened!

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For those of you who thought it was not a goal in 2005 when Luis Garcia's goal was given in the Champion's League semi final, here's a reminder of what happened!

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It was somewhat inevitable that Liverpool and Chelsea were going to be pitted against one another in the quarter-finals of the Champions League.
The Reds and the Blues face-off for the fifth consecutive season in Europe's premier club competition but, unlike the grapples Rafa Benitez shared with Blues bosses of the past, he expects no war of words with current Chelsea interim manager, Guus Hiddink. Click to continue reading...

Medios de comunicación, Dején en paz a Nery Castillo, no entienden. El no es la selección mexicana, dejen el amarillismo, la nota fácil y morbosa. Es importante lo que diga el papá de Nery, claro que no. Hagan periodismo serio,... pa href="http://feedads.googleadservices.com/~a/jGT3qCZrQTTF5L-Xwbi9Cc-y-is/a"img src="http://feedads. Click to continue reading...