The Football Finance website "Futebol Finance" (Portugues) publishan interesting article to
hightlight the "Top 20 Most Valuable U-21Players in the World". The first Top 3 named "youngsters"
all play inthe Spanish League - "La Liga". (Sergio Aguero for Atletico de Madrid)LIST: The TOP 20
players U-21 most valuable in the world 2009Name Age Country Club Amount€1 .
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Monday 16th November
19:45 Coleraine v Glenavon, IFA Premiership, Sky Sports 1 & HD1
Not much to talk about this week. The last knockings of World Cup qualifying is underway with
precious little local interest. So instead, Sky have wheeled out this rare gem from Northern
Ireland.
Tuesday 17th November
19:45 Northern Ireland v Czech Republic, U21 International , Sky Sports 1& HD1
This is a European Championship Qualifier.
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Bad news follows bad follows worse.That's the season so far.So, as a special treat, some good news
and heartfelt thanks to the youngsters:Azerbaijan U21 0 - 4 Scotland U21JAMIE Murphy, scorer of a
last-gasp winner in Scotland's previous qualifier at home to Belarus, continued his impressive form
with a double as Scotland moved to the top of European Under-21 Championship Qualifying Group 10
with
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Fran Merida says his future is tied to Arsenal.
The Spain U21 midfielder has been linked with Atletico Madrid, but told Spanish reporters today: "I
am committed to Arsenal and I am only thinking of playing there.
"I feel I am improving every day and the manager is now involving me more in first team training.
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The Italy U-21's continued their very disappointing qualifying campaign with another loss, this
time away to Hungary. The Azzurrini needed a win to get back on track, but now qualification is
getting more and more difficult. The Hungarians won 2-0, with goals coming from Nemeth and Koman
(both players played on the Hungarian side that knocked the Italy U-20's out of the U-20 World Cup
last month).
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I know, I know. It's not even in December yet. Although, you'd be forgiven for thinking
otherwise with the amount of tinsel, fairy lights and ‘great gift ideas' polluting my
telly box in the last few days; already I'm getting that urge to take my best scissors to the mains
and put shot to the whole damn thing.
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It doesn't half suck waking up in Belfast as opposed to Amsterdam. When that waking up occurs at
5am and means that it's back to work, well, it's just suck central.
The good news is that the Interlull is now officially over and we can start counting the wounded
as they crawl through the door at the Grove.
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Bixente Lizarazu ist eine lebende Legende für die Fans des FC Bayern München. Die Fans haben ihn
schon zu seiner aktiven Zeit verehrt wie keinen anderen und das nicht nur wegen seiner großen
Leidenschaft und seinem Kämpferherz auf dem Fussballplatz. Er war einfach immer anders drauf, hat
sich nicht nur für Fussball interessiert sondern hat [.
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With World Cup qualifiers about to take place, there isn't too much happening at club level. But
there are a few articles and updates that caught my eye.
The biggest news is the medical update on Bafetimbi Gomis. Two days ago at
Guingamp, Gomis collapsed during practice with the France squad.
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One for the future ready for the here and now.
Arsenal starlet Fran Merida has revealed that he rejected a loan move to Spanish side
Levante this summer because he is keen to prove his worth with the Gunners.
The 19-year-old, who arrived from Barcelona's acclaimed youth ranks in 2005, has been capped by
Spain at U17, U19, U20 and U21 level, but has so far made just four Premier League outings for
Arsene Wenger's outfit.
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The Offside 08 September @ 09:00 PM EST
Stuff to read while you watch an entirely casual own-half goal for the Russian U21's..... The
biggest and bestest football clubs in history. (SoccerLens) Out with the old, in with the new on
Spanish sidelines. (ESPN) Barney Ronay interviewed on his new book. (EPL Talk) Richard Dunne's wife
wears the pants, brings home his bacon.
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East Lower 08 September @ 05:06 PM EST
I feel like I should really log in here for an update of some description but there's not a
whole lot to bat on about, as you are about to find out. All talk is of England's match tomorrow
and as a result, the Arsenal blogs and Twitterers are all pretty quiet.
And as for England well as it's against Croatia, and it's a qualifier, it should be worth
watching, but with no Arsenal involvement I always find it a bit tougher to get myself into a
lather about.
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SPAIN continues in its course for the U-21 European Championships of 2011 in Denmark with a 4- 0
victory in its Group 5 match againstLIECHTENSTEIN.(photo:as.com)Spain dominated virtually the whole
game with goals coming fromPAREJO, JAVI MARTINEZ, DIEGO CAPEL & towards the endAARÓN ÑIGUEZ.
Excellent performance that we all hope can be continued for the follwing games.
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I don't see why they should occur so soon in the season, the players had one round of stupid
internationals just before the season started and now there are more.
The only things that ever comes out of them are injuries. Proof: Djourou was sent home from his
Swiss training camp in the last international break and now has to undergo surgery on his knee.
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Racing Santander will add two new faces to their squad this season, after agreeing one-year loan
deals for Barcelona defender Henrique and Newcastle United Spanish U21 striker Xisco. Xisco - one
year loan deal looks official 23-year-old Spaniard Xisco only moved to Newcastle from Deportivo
La Coruna last September, but has been unable to get many first [.
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Newcastle's Jose Enrique has branded Newcastle United fans as "the best in the land" today, and
says he wants to stay to help the club back to the Premier League. Jose Enrique I'm going nowhere
The Spanish U21 defender is worried that if the Newcastle players continue to leave the club and
suitable replacements aren't found [.
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It's a quickie today as, basically, there is nothing to talk about.
Vieira has somehow 'snubbed us' according to the net, must have been by not managing to get us
to make any contact with him over a possible move and will be staying at Inter.
The papers say we've bid £8million for Chamakh, Bordeaux say we haven't, I say who cares!
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Soccerblog 10 August @ 10:50 PM EST
Jack be nimble, Jack be quick, Jack cross over, score a goal with a sizzling kick.
Fabio Capello sees a bright future and if all goes well and Arsene Wenger plays him more and
more, Wilshere could see action in the 2010 World Cup. He dazzled in the Emirates Cup and has
carried that form forward in all the other preseason friendlies.
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Tim Krul has reiterated his determination to be our number one goalkeeper next season. Tim Krul -
wants to be number one next season The Dutch goalkeeper made his first team debut at Palermo in the
UEFA Cup when he was the best man on the field for Newcastle. The Dutch U21 International Krul aims
to push [.
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He comes from VALLADOLID, is the Spanish U21 Internationalgoalkeeper & has called onto be the
future goalie of the SpanishNational Team. His name is SERGIO ASENJO, is 20 years of age &was
officially presented today as the new goalkeeper of ATLETICODE MADRID.(photo:
josé.a.garcia/marca.com)
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The UEFA u21 Championship gets slowly bigger every two years, but remains half in shadow, a curious
sideshow to the bigger tournaments.
Clashing with the FIFA Confederations Cup meant more international eyes were focused on South
Africa, even in UEFA's backyard, since two European nations were involved (Italy & Spain).
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With this weeks 4-0 drubbing of England u21s by the German u21s, Die Mannschaft completed a
hat-trick of youth level European Championships (winning the u17, u19, and u21 tournaments). Such
success indicates that the future of the Bundesliga is bright, and that while the Serie A begins a
period of decline, the Premier League is used as a scapegoat for the failures of the English
national team, and La Liga devolves into a 2 horse race, the Bundesliga is poised to regain its
place amongst the top 3 leagues in Europe.
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Over 100 scouts registered to attend the UEFA u21 Championship which has just finished in
Sweden. Previous participants have included Raul, Luis Figo, Frank Lampard, Henrik Larsson, Eric
Cantona and Zinedine Zidane.
Here are the rising stars who caught my eye -
#1 - MARCUS BERG, 22,
Groningen & Sweden The hottest shot of the tournament began
with a hat-trick and ended with seven goals in four games.
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Before wrapping up the whole tournament again, factoring in the final as Nick suggested in the
comments, it's time for me to collect a few more thoughts on the final itself. Feel free to share
your own analysis in the comments.
1. All is well that ends well. Well, at least the comprehensive and dominant victory over
England added a glossy finish to Germany's tournament performance.
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KICKETTE 30 June @ 10:46 AM EST
Germany U21's take home the big prize after yesterday's trouncing of the lovely England lads. Join
in their celebratory round of applause, they deserve it. Now let's all get drunk. Oh, and check out
video of all the goals here.
Do any of our readers follow the K-Leagues? They're going through footie wedding season too.
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KICKETTE 30 June @ 10:46 AM EST
Germany U21's take home the big prize after yesterday's trouncing of the lovely England lads. Join
in their celebratory round of applause, they deserve it. Now let's all get drunk. Oh, and check out
video of all the goals here.
Do any of our readers follow the K-Leagues? They're going through footie wedding season too.
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After Italy's elimination for the U-21 Championship last Friday, Gigi Casiraghi was unsure about
his future. He said that he would let the night pass and consider his options. The media were
expecting that Casiraghi would decide to leave after 3 years at the helm and go on to newer
pastures.
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UEFA u21 Championship Final
Germany 4:0 England
Germany pricked the bubble surrounding Sturat Pearce's England u21s by blanking them 4-0 in the
UEFA u21 final in Malmo.
Werder Bremen's Mesut Ozil, one of the best midifielders in the tournament, was the ringleader of
the tormentors as Pearce's dream of Euro glory once more foundered at Teutonic feet.
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Passing accuracy was still lacking, especially in the first half, but we didn't expect that to
magically change in a couple of days. Predictably England enjoyed the majority of possession.
Corner kicks still caused trouble. None of that mattered in the end as Germany's U21 won the final
against England
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England continued in the fine tradition of blowing it in major tournaments, by getting hammered by
Germany in the U21 Euros final earlier this evening - as the headline says, it was a depressingly
familiar story. To be fair...
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Be honest, you'd rather Murray won Wimbles than Psycho's lads won in Sweden tonight. It's OK, I
won't tell anyone... What would you prefer: England win U21 Euros or Andy Murray wins
Wimbledon?(answers)...
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First off,England won a game on penalties. Bravo.You've gotten over the hump.We Italians understand
your pain all to well.See Italia 90 Semi Finals lost on Penalties to Argentina.USA 94 Lost on
penalties in Finals to Brazil.Poor Baggio.France 98 quarter finals lost on penalties to France. So
i can relate to your pain.
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