A quick test for you: what team is this?

GK Kapino
DL Shaw
D Vertonghen
D Alex
DR Beck
ML Capoue
M Gonzalez
M Kaka
MR Reus
F Podolski
F Leandro
Sub: Montoya, Goetze, Garcia, Grosskreutz, Vargas, Casemiro, Barrada, Ayew, Drame

A European club, perhaps?

Substituted at half-time having inadvertently assisted the goal which gave the opposition the lead is not the debut Eduardo Vargas had in mind after making his £11.4m move from Universidad de Chile to Napoli. In the 20th minute of the last-16 Coppa Italia clash with Cesena ‘Edu' chased back to the edge of the area to help out defensively when an attempt to control the ball resulted in releasing.

Melbourne Victory were worse than ever - and yet that's despite changing the coach.
Kevin Muscat has been told to work on the defence!
He'd be better doing a Paul Scholes and get himself back on the pitch.
Adrian Leijer and Roddie Vargas are not just weak, but have been exposed all season and how is Leijer a leader.

After losing a lot of their offensive firepower by parting ways with leading scorer and Designated Player Andres Mendoza, the Columbus Crew took a step in finding an attacking solution by signing Chilean midfielder Milovan Mirosevic on Wednesday.

Columbus had success with a Chilean signing a year ago, finding a stable right back in Sebastian Miranda.

Universidad de Chile crowned a fantastic year by winning the Clausura championship final last night. Following a goalless draw in the first leg played last week, "La U" saw off final opponents Cobreloa with a 3-0 score line with all of the goals coming in the first half. Gustavo Canales, Eduardo Vargas and Matias Rodriguez scored the goals which settled the championship which was La U's 15th Chilean championship title overall.

Good Player Guide #19 Eduardo Vargas is a post from: Just Football

Eduardo Vargas
(Universidad de Chile / Chile)

Universidad de Chile have conquered the 2011 Copa Sudamericana in stunning fashion. Undefeated, with only two goals against in twelve matches, and a delightful style of football that brought back memories of La U's golden years in the '60s, when they were known as Ballet Azul and won five of their fourteen league titles.

There's not much in the way of significant news circulating in the immediate wake of our grossly disappointing 1-1 draw in Wigan on Saturday afternoon. What we do have, though, is a few interesting tidbits to touch on. Let's take a look shall we?

To Naples, not London

Vargas opts to join Napoli
Disappointing news out of Chile, with Eduardo Vargas confirming he'll be joining Napoli in the January transfer window.

Chelsea and Liverpool target snubs England for Napoli

Chilean attacker Eduardo Vargas will move from Universidad de Chile in January

View the full story here: The Mirror

A news article on 2011-12-18 22:28:47 from: The Mirror

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Liverpool wing wizard target Diego Perotti has admitted he would leave Sevilla if the club needed money.
The 23-year-old was heavily linked with a move to Anfield at the end of last season, with The Sunday People claiming that Kenny Dalglish made an enquiry over the player in March.
Reports surfaced on Sky Sports in April before leading into the summer, leading to Los Rojiblancos president Jose Maria Del Nido claiming that the player would not be sold to clubs in England or Italy.

La Universidad de Chile superó con autoridad a la Liga de Quito por 3-0 y se proclamó campeón de la Copa Sudamericana, el primer trofeo internacional que llega a las vitrinas del club.
La U no falló en su cita con la historia y aniquiló al conjunto ecuatoriano con dos goles de Eduardo Vargas, el máximo artillero de la competición, y otro del argentino Gustavo Lorenzetti.

Universidad de Chile are the deserved winners of the 2011 Copa Sudamericana. Their 3-0 second leg victory at home to LDU Quito last night completed a 4-0 aggregate win and brought with it the chance to compete in next year's Copa Libertadores.

Eduardo Vargas, as so often in this competition, proved himself to be the hero for the Chileans.

Gazzetta dello Sport Inter take a bow Nagatomo scores and helps Inter to 1-0 win over Genoa Juventus, Queen of Europe PSG push for Tevez, another no: "Only Milan" Table of peace, Moratti and Agnelli face to face Mazzarri wants reinforcements, assault for Vargas begins Coppa Italia, Siena in last eight Europa League: Come on Lazio!

Mais um jogo amistoso, foi disputado no dia 02/09/2011, na cidade de St. Gallen-SUI, onde jogaram as seleções da Espanha (2º no ranking da FIFA) e a seleção do Chile (11º no ranking da FIFA).
Antes desse jogo, as 2 seleções jogaram:
Copa do Mundo
2010Tshwane/Pretoria 25/06/2010 CHI1:2 (0:2)ESP First stage1950Rio De Janeiro 29/06/1950 ESP2:0 (2:0)CHI Group matches
Amistosos
2008Villarreal 19/11/2008 ESP3:0 (1:0)CHI 1993Alicante 08/09/1993 ESP2:0 (0:0)CHI 1981Santiago De Chile 05/07/1981 CHI1:1ESP 1960Santiago De Chile 17/07/1960 CHI1:4ESP 1960Santiago De Chile 14/07/1960 CHI0:4ESP 1953Santiago De Chile 12/07/1953 CHI1:2ESP
Mundial Sub-20
2005Doetinchem 14/06/2005 CHI0:7 (0:1)ESP Group matches1995Doha 19/04/1995 ESP6:3 (3:0)CHI First stage
Jogos Olímpicos
2000Melbourne 17/09/2000 ESP1:3 (0:2)CHI First stage
O árbitro desse jogo, foi:Jerome Laperriere-SUI
O primeiro gol do jogo, foi de Mauricio Isla, aos 10 minutos do primeiro tempo, sendo seu segundo gol pela seleção chilena.

It's first blood to Universidad de Chile in the 2011 Copa Sudamericana final following their 1-0 first leg victory over Ecuadorians LDU Quito last night. Eduardo Vargas's goal in the 43rd minute of the game proved the difference as the Chilean champions take a slender one goal into next Wednesday's second leg in Santiago.

TalkSPORT Transfer Spotlight: Liverpool and Chelsea target Eduardo Vargas facts, stats and video highlights

Chelsea and Liverpool look set to fight it out for Chile's most wanted young striker

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A news article on 2011-12-07 08:00:00 from: Talksport

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TalkSPORT Transfer Spotlight: Liverpool and Chelsea target Eduardo Vargas facts, stats and video highlights

Chelsea and Liverpool look set to fight it out for Chile's most wanted young striker

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A news article on 2011-12-07 08:00:00 from: Talksport

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Liverpool join the chase for Chilean hotshot

Eduardo Vargas is on Kenny Dalglish's radar for a January bid

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A news article on 2011-12-03 22:56:34 from: The Mirror

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Universidad de Chile made club history last night by reaching their first ever continental final in South America. The Chilean champions defeated Brazilian giants Vasco da Gama in last night's Copa Sudamericana semi-final 2nd leg by two goals to nil and, thus, went through 3-1 on aggregate.

Gustavo Canales and Eduardo Vargas were on hand to score the goals for Universidad who became the first Chilean team to reach a major final of a South American club competition since Colo Colo played in the final of the Sudamericana in 2006.

Eduardo Vargas is just 22-years-old but he's already on his way to a possible South American Footballer of the Year award.

That's created quite a bit of buzz for the Universidad de Chile winger, who could be scooped up in January by AC Milan, Arsenal, Inter or Liverpool.

His agent Diego Cativa identifed those teams when talking to supervaso.

Chelsea and Liverpool have been encouraged to bid £14million if they want to sign River Plate's teenage sensation Lucas Ocampos.
Sportsmail revealed in October that Chelsea had made strong enquiries about the 6ft 2ins tall 17-year-old who has been dubbed the new Cristiano Ronaldo.
River initially insisted they would not sell until they had won promotion back to the Argentine top division and claimed they had already rejected offers of £15m for Ocampos from Inter Milan.

It is being reported that Fiorentina are ready to cash in on Arsenal and Liverpool target Juan Manuel Vargas in the January transfer window. The 28-year-old is a versatile player who can play at left back, on the wing, or in the midfield in both offensive and defensive positions. He is an excellent dribbler of [.

English interest in Vargas

The agent of in-demand Chilean winger Eduardo Vargas claims Arsenal and Liverpool are among the clubs chasing his client's signature.

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A news article on 2011-11-30 13:05:36 from: Sky Sports

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The agent of Eduardo Vargas has revealed that Liverpool and Arsenal are the latest clubs interested in securing the services of the 22-year-old Chile international.
The English teams will have to fight off AC Milan and Inter in the race for the Universidad de Chile forward who is considered one of the hottest properties in South American football.

Agent claims Liverpool and Arsenal have joined race for Chile star Eduardo Vargas & describes his client as 'better than Neymar'

The Premier League duo are competing with AC Milan and Inter for the highly-rated forward, who is being tipped as South America's player of the year at the age of 22

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A news article on 2011-11-29 18:28:00 from: Goal

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Agent claims Liverpool and Arsenal have joined race for Chile star Eduardo Vargas & describes his client as 'better than Neymar'

The Premier League duo are competing with AC Milan and Inter for the highly-rated forward, who is being tipped as South America's player of the year at the age of 22

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A news article on 2011-11-29 18:28:00 from: Goal

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Agent claims Liverpool and Arsenal have joined race for Chile star Eduardo Vargas & describes his client as 'better than Neymar'

The Premier League duo are competing with AC Milan and Inter for the highly-rated forward, who is being tipped as South America's player of the year at the age of 22

View the full story here: Goal

A news article on 2011-11-29 18:28:00 from: Goal

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Agent claims Liverpool and Arsenal have joined race for Chile star Eduardo Vargas & describes his client as 'better than Neymar'

The Premier League duo are competing with AC Milan and Inter for the highly-rated forward, who is being tipped as South America's player of the year at the age of 22

View the full story here: Goal

A news article on 2011-11-29 18:28:00 from: Goal

This news item has been reproduced from today's media.

Agent claims Liverpool and Arsenal have joined race for Chile star Eduardo Vargas & describes his client as 'better than Neymar'

The Premier League duo are competing with AC Milan and Inter for the highly-rated forward, who is being tipped as South America's player of the year at the age of 22

View the full story here: Goal

A news article on 2011-11-29 18:28:00 from: Goal

This news item has been reproduced from today's media.

Agent claims Liverpool and Arsenal have joined race for Chile star Eduardo Vargas & describes his client as 'better than Neymar'

The Premier League duo are competing with AC Milan and Inter for the highly-rated forward, who is being tipped as South America's player of the year at the age of 22

View the full story here: Goal

A news article on 2011-11-29 18:28:00 from: Goal

This news item has been reproduced from today's media.

Melbourne Victory's first half performance was the best they've ever played this season according to Coach Mehmet Durakovic.
Blimey!
I know the standard has been poor this season but best they've ever played takes the biscuit.
A flukey penalty gave them a 1-0 lead after 40 seconds and then after the usual huff and bluff died down at Aami Stadium the Gold Coast started to turn the screw.

foto por SangreCardenal

Todos amamos a los porteros que anotan goles, este miercoles en la liga colombiana se jugaba un lugar por los mejores puestos en la tabla, el partido parecia se iria sin goles, pero Santa Fe necesitaba urgentemente los tres puntos para poder clasificar a la post temporada, el portero Camilo Vargas tuvo criticas durante el partido, pero se lanzo de manera dramatica a buscar el remate de cabeza en el ultimo minuto del partido y de cabeza le dio la victoria a su equipo.

It started with Ernie - Mehmet inherited and added to the mess and now look where we are.
The Victory midfield has been a debacle since Fred left. His fast running midfield added much to Archie Thompson and a younger Danny Allsopp's firepower but how many years ago was that.
And was the style sustainable in Asia - or even the A-League.

16.11.2011 - Con gol de Oswaldo Vizcarrondo (´25), Venezuela venció (1-0) a Bolivia en el estadio Pueblo Nuevo (San Cristóbal) por la 4º jornada de Eliminatorias Sudamericanas (2014) y llega a la punta de la tabla (junto a Uruguay y Argentina).
La Vinotinto no pudo extender su predominio durante los 90 minutos y pasó alguna zozobra sobre el final para lograr los 3 puntos en casa y seguir haciendo historia, pasando su mejor momento y rompiendo sus propios récords.

15.11.2011 - Con goles de Pablo Contreras (´27) y Matías Campos Toro (´85), Chile venció (2-0) a Paraguay en el estadio Nacional de Santiago por la 4º jornada de Eliminatorias sudamericanas (2014).
Aire para Chile, oxígeno para Claudio Borghi (DT) que necesita de puntos para despejar los rumores de alejamiento luego del escándalo previo a la goleada (0-4) recibida ante Uruguay.

15.11.2011 - Con goles de Edison Méndez (´69) y Cristian Benítez (´88), Ecuador venció (2-0) a Perú 2 a 0 en el estadio Atahualpa (Quito) por la 4º jornada de eliminatorias sudamericanas (2014).
Cauto, Perú (que nunca pudo ganar en Quito) salió a trabar el partido en el mediocampo ante la (lógica) ambición ecuatoriana, cuyas caras fueron Antonio Valencia y L.

11.11.2011 - Con goles de Luis Suárez (´41, ´45, ´67 y ´73), Uruguay venció (4-0) a Chile en el Centenario y se acomoda en lo más alto de la tabla sudamericana.
A falta de Forlán (desgarrado), Luis Suárez tomó el encargo y no perdonó a un Chile deshilachado que acumula 10 goles en contra en 3 partidos y vive su peor momento en años, luego de la luna de miel bielsista.

Of course with no football on during the InterLull, so its time for the press to create some Arsenal transfer news to keep the fans interested in reading! And so today's Arsenal rumours roundup comes exclusively from talkSport, who seem to have a fixation on the Gunners today. First off all they have Arsene wenger [.

It will be interesting to see how much effect the African Cup of Nations has on the Premiership in January, but Arsenal are certain to lose Gervinho and Marouane Chamakh from their attacking options. With this in mind, todays Metro reports that Arsenal intend to return to Fiorentina with a £12m bid for the Peruvian [.

26.09.2011 - Con nueva camiseta y goles de Rogelio Funes Mori (´48) y Juan Manuel Díaz (´68), Ríver derrotó (2-0) a Gimnasia y Esgrima La Plata como local en el Nuevo Gasómetro (San Lorenzo) y volvió a la punta del Nacional B.
Las circunstancias y las voces exigían una victoria.

Yep, 2 for 2 in the championship already. Who would have thought? Certainly not me (if I read correctly, we had 2 points by this time last season). And really, THESE are the games we must be winning. Take the 07-08 season for example, where easily avoidable home losses to teams like Iraklis and Panionios cost us the championship.