Belletti is removed, the hero of Paris

Sometimes in football action may impact on the imagination of the amateur. For example, to me whenever I talk about Martin Palermo remember the three penalties in the Copa America yore ago and some years old. The same happens in reverse, as Pedja Mijatovic, he found his goal for the seventh Champions League Juventus to Real Madrid. In this context, the Barcelona until recently had an idol above all: Ronald Koeman, author of both Sampdoria in 1992 that gave Barcelona the European Cup in its history. The Dutch had the privilege of being the only defense to another, this time the Brazilian went to cross the road Barcelona: Juliano Haus Belletti.

This lateral charged into the history of Barça a May 17, 2006, when the final in Paris in the Champions League scored the 2-1 in the end give the second and long awaited 'Orejona' to the Catalans. Ni Ronaldinho, Deco and or Xavi. The memory of that day is a player who, almost in tears, held its first official goal with elastic Blaugrana. Belletti came to Barcelona a year earlier, from Villarreal, and soon took ownership in the team of Frank Rijkaard. Footballer humble, was known to have good shot and even had shown him in some friendlies. What even he imagined is that debut in this side on a stage so auspicious and magical for Barcelona.

Margatània, when winning or losing is not important

Many of you and ye shall have heard the remarkable story of the youngest pre-mixed team Margatània FC as they have been many media have echoed the same, but as I have been dazzled by these kids, I do not want none of our readers run out to meet her.

Producer The Crab has made ​​this little film called L'equip petit, halfway between the short and the trailer where we tell the wonderful story of these kids. The team's youngest Margatània pre-FC, Vilanova i la Geltrú has lost every game of his championship received a whopping 271 goals against and, to account the short, has not scored a single goal in favor, as a children's own account, the game that ended less than many have been picking the ball eleven times its goal.

Cracks in the Copa America 2011

This Friday begins in Argentina's 2011 Copa America, where the two top favorites are once again host Brazil in a thrilling championship and is expected to meet over 23 days a large cast of great players, some of them enshrined stars who succeed in the Old Continent. Brazil, Robinho Neymar and the head will seek re-edit the title harvested in 2007, although this will have to overcome a range of selections, such as Argentina and Uruguay itself, they are not willing to have the "Seleção" expand his resume .

Messi (Argentina)

It is without doubt the player in which all eyes will be focused. It is the best in the world and the hopes of the albiceleste boots go through the Barcelona player, who while with the former coaches were accused of not paying the same level as at the club, with the arrival of Batista and good actions has been to win back the support of the fans. Form the attack with players from the class of Tevez, Aguero or Lavezzi.

Protagoras Cherry denial psychotic disorders

Enrique Cerezo affinities with Lily the Chilean girl, Comrade Arlette, Madame Robert Arnoux, Mrs. Richardson, Kuriko, as they prefer, oséase Otilia, The Bad Girl by Mario Vargas Llosa. And every time he speaks in the background, we know that is most likely lying. The big difference, really serious, is that Cherry does not need to change your identity to fool the athletic. And that the mattress no longer look like Ricardo Somocurcio shift, but no law prevents this movie producer, this unique Rompetechos flesh and blood, this potential Groucho Marx who is always playing to become the absent-minded, fun and again the fans of Atletico Madrid.

The board is aware that the club Cerezo publicly ridicules its subtleties, its presence is intended to condition the media, and with this intention, has appointed two new communicators Jose Luis Perez Caminero, and Rafael Alique-for the president not blunder over his words. As if that Cherry scurrilous that air follows so naturally from an office could be limited. As if their mess could brake brought to an logical decisions. Ja. Cerezo was nothing less than the squire of Don Jesus Gil y Gil. And now, in its way, has a ready tongue, not loaded with poison like a snake-like Hugo Chavez can keep it, for instance-but as a treacherous servant busybody.

America's Cup starts tomorrow

Tomorrow begins the Copa America, one of the most prestigious tournaments in the world selections. 12 American teams meet to play this competition. Then I'll tell you everything you need to know about this Cup preview.

Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Mexico, Paraguay, Peru, Venezuela and Uruguay are the 12 teams contesting this tournament played in Argentina. They are divided into three groups of four teams each:

Group A: Argentina, Bolivia, Colombia and Costa Rica.

Group B: Brazil, Paraguay, Venezuela and Ecuador.

Group C: Chile, Uruguay, Mexico and Peru.

The major candidates are the usual: Brazil (which comes from winning the last two editions) and Argentina (which comes from being a finalist in the last two editions and has the homecourt for). However it is noteworthy that not far behind in time is the fourth World Cup in Uruguay and obtained by the good performance of Chile and Paraguay in the tournament.

The other teams seem to get at a disadvantage, especially Mexico, which comes with lots of youth (the coaching staff to 8 players split the team concentrated on a scandal with prostitutes).

The opening match will be tomorrow: Argentina will face Bolivia to 21:45 (local time).

Source: ole

Ambition Osvaldo passes Espanyol

That great goal , three years ago, when he wore the shirt of Fiorentina, said much of that Argentine striker hungry for goal, which wandered unnoticed by the same Italian football that did not adapt his game as he had indeed triumph played and where one of his idols, Gabriel Batitusta. With '9 'on the back of Fiore, Pablo Daniel Osvaldo dreamed of emulating the success of one of the best forward that possibly never has worn the elastic viola. But his moment of glory did not help him to stay in Florence, where he was on loan for the Bologna, where the rocky football change the happiest trans Spanish football.

It came with 24 years given again for Bologna, which strangely had no place, and won in just over six months continuity in Cornella-El Prat. Espanyol paid five million euros for his services and a year later you can get to pass by at least 20. Atletico Madrid, Diego Forlan with who has announced he wants to fulfill his contract but whose future is no longer always in the air, is who has more interest in the striker, which could make a financial investment as their overflowing coffers after the transfer of De Gea Manchester by 25 'kilos' and more than 40 waiting to take the Kun Agüero.

La Juve, is the jump Kun?

Today in Italy have been woken up with news that, for Juventus, is no less wonderful. According to La Gazzetta dello Sport, Sergio Aguero (almost) player of Juventus, the club would have reached an agreement on pay and length of contract and whose formalization would hang from Atletico Madrid, who considered the Italian offer of 35 million poor and claim at least 45 (the clause in the Argentine is 45).

The first question that comes to mind is if Juventus is the best destination for Kun. Economically, I have no doubt, because in his five years in Turin charge of EUR 7.5 million. But his insistence to leave Atletico's because, he says, has completed a cycle and perceived instability given the athletic directors will be able to follow a few scoring titles under his belt. Understand that if a server leaves the capital in search of titles, such as Fernando Torres did before just made De Gea, icons also the fans and the team on the green.

But Juventus is not exactly a day what a server would call 'jump' to change the red and white for the black and white because, relatively speaking, the Juventus go through a similar situation living in the Manzanares. Without going any further, the fans did not hesitate to whistle at his players in the final game of the season after a disastrous campaign, marked by the slights of a policy board and unable to paddle in the same direction, causing a decline in the most successful clubs in Italian football.

Five distinguished at zero cost

On June 30, usually the date until which a player agrees to follow a club as it is taken for completion of the season. Well, except surprise throughout the day, the next five names will be free to negotiate, if not already the case with the team they want. All have in common that either caress or exceed thirty and, be whatever reason, have earned the adjective illustrious in the world of football. They bring experience, quality ... and the best these days, at no cost.

Marcos Senna (Villarreal)

The Hispanic-Brazilian won with Spain at Euro 2008 is in a strange situation, ending the contract with Villarreal, but not all of them to continue. Yellow is the coach, Juan Carlos Garrido, who is trying to convince the 35-year-midfielder turns 36 on July 17, to continue to exercise leadership in the heart of El Madrigal, but the last word will have the player. Pros: experience and seniority in the locker room. Cons: possibly injury.

Brad Friedel, be a keeper at forty

I knew of its existence in 1994, while trying to complete the sticker album of the year worldwide. Was to be in your country, the United States, but remember that selection would mainly goalkeeper Tony Meola, long hair and really flashy shirts, or Alexi Lalas and endless red knob. There was even a player who played in the Spanish league: Tab Ramos at Real Betis. Brad Friedel was just one more of those cards. Today, seventeen years later, the American goalkeeper who is still active at forty years after a successful career in the Premiership. Not only that, but certified a few weeks ago his move to Tottenham, one of the best teams in the league.

He was not born in Germany, Spain or Italy, land of great goalkeepers, but in Lakewood, Ohio, one of the states comprising the United States. Friedel seemed to be clear from the outset that your site would be in England. As part of the team from UCLA, tried in 1993 to sign for Nottingham, still coaching the legendary Brian Clough. But he was denied a work permit. Would not be the last time. Without even having debuted as a professional, its worth allowed part of the team that would host the World Cup in the United States. He did not play, but his presence was already a success.

Thiago Barca tie to end speculation

Neither Real Madrid or Chelsea ... no more "girlfriends." Thiago Alcántara has sworn eternal love to FC Barcelona at the very moment in which his name appeared on the agendas of big European clubs, not only for his undoubted quality and promising future but by its European good sub'21. The 'eternity' of his love in Barça last, for now, until 2015, to which signed the renewal of a contract termination clause which happens to be 30 ... 90 million!, Although in recent days it was rumored that up to June 30 would be worth only 10 kilos. Whatever the case, the club has put an end to speculation, Thiago is already part of the Barca first team and what it is now clear is that not enter into any transaction, including Cesc Fabregas.

I say obvious because of what would be a real nonsense renew a kid in the house for four days as an exchange offer. The agreement between player and club was the best thing to happen to both sides, and a player from the Spanish midfielder's profile is quite difficult to find in today's market, while Thiago can continue his progression in the club that has formed in the wake of other youth players like Xavi, Iniesta and Messi. Of course, I share with my partner Bruno the sake of it calmly, without haste, but steadily. The seasons are very long, and runs much confirming the arrival of the Arsenal captain, good insurance that the eldest son of Mazinho have their opportunities. If not renew had not had much sense.

Hector Cuper, to relaunch his career in the chaos of Racing

Marcelino Garcia Toral Santander went stone cold while denouncing the evil arts of the largest shareholder at the same time and leaving Syed Ali disappeared in a bad position possible candidate to succeed him, as currently the Racing de Santander is in the middle chaos, with a hobby that does not quite know what to expect but after cured of fear, forgive the repetition, the 'horror' of the entrepreneur-or-Indian liar.

The best legacy he left a job Marcelino was spotless, resulted in a salvation that every year becomes more uphill Cantabrians but the Spaniard was able to achieve technical thanks to a style guide and the good work of only signing that took time, before fleeing, he made the above Ali, Giovani Dos Santos. After the farewell Toral, the bench was orphaned and Santander in the last hours were two names that sounded more strongly: the Uruguayan Martin Lasarte and finally chosen, and an old Argentine Hector Cuper.

The coach has accepted the challenge of returning to the championship where he was shipwrecked success and despite not knowing for sure who will take over the club if Ali does not keep his word to repay the club and the players pay the amounts they are owed. Should not return, it appears that the previous owners would be racing again be those with the reins. Although Ali has left in the lurch to the Cantabrian, the good news is that it will at first a year, a project that will lead a Cuper who, like his new club, wants to wipe the slate clean.

A sonnet commemorating the victory of Spain at Euro 2008 in Austria and Switzerland

Today three years ago that the Spanish were champions of Europe in the Ernst Happel in Vienna at the European Championships in Austria and Switzerland. On June 29, 2008, around 32 minutes in the final against Germany (about a quarter past nine in the afternoon-night), Fernando Torres outpace Lahm and put the toe of his right foot just enough to raise the Lehman ball over and push it to the network. With that goal, celebrated 44 years after both Marcelino to the USSR, Spain reign again in the Old Continent.

The group led by Luis Aragonés, after going through a hard road, drove old ghosts (won no less than Italy in penalty shootout quarter-final) and won also a precious football who arrested many which today remains the basis of the Spain that has become World Champion and continues to break records in the hands of Vicente del Bosque.

Big Brother + Idol + Ball = Football Cracks Point 2011

The second edition of Cracks Football has taken a step towards the grotesque. If you finished last year losing all credibility when the winner was left without the promised prize , this season has become one of those reality shows that feels true to ourselves an embarrassment.

For starters, after the figures of Zinedine Zidane and Enzo Francescoli, which function as the main attractions, the team of technicians / jury is headed by the Wolf Carrasco (which will put teaching and how little is spared), accompanied other familiar faces such as Fernando Morientes and David Vidal. The involvement of the latter, a little character which I can not believe that has had a career as a coach first and second division, and says a lot about the program. But let us at first.

David De Gea is officially a Red Devil

The signing of David De Gea for Manchester United has been one of those cases that are common knowledge long before the transfer becomes official. If anyone had any doubts, or a mattress is not expected to finally leave their goalkeeper, the image of Madrid goalkeeper entering a building to pass the medical examination took us to the penultimate chapter of this story.

Since this morning it's official. Manchester United have confirmed the hiring of De Gea for the next five seasons, as announced through its website . Soon after was the turn of Atletico Madrid, which confirmed the news in a statement on their official website. In addition, United has announced it will broadcast an interview with his new goalkeeper from 18.30 this afternoon. What has not been made ​​public is the economic pillar of the transfer, but is said by the usual gossip will move the number from 25 to 30 million euros.

Is Almeyda the best coach for this River?

Daniel Passarella and made a decision: Matias Almeyda ceases to be a player to be the new coach of River Plate. El Pelado will take over the squad for their participation in the National B tournament promotion without prior experience in a similar position. Is it the best choice we could have taken the president of River?

Almeyda is responsible for managing tactically River from the bench next season (or at least part of it). Less than a week ago was a player now in trouble and to calm a little encouragement, is coach. It is his first foray into coaching a team that above all through the worst moment in its history.

So it is worth asking if there were other options, a priori, did better considering this team. From the economic, River can not afford to bring a renowned coach, but learned that Ramon Diaz, the idol of the club and a coach who supporters club will profess more love, he would return to take over the situation.

Also worth noting that River for the first time in its history, will face a championship in order to climb and, perhaps, for that would have been best to choose a coach "promotion expert" as in the case of Ricardo Caruso Lombardi (which in the meantime managed and its continuity with Quilmes).

The truth is that Passarella has already taken the decision (agreed with the rest of the board) and quickly chose a successor to Juan Jose Lopez. Almeyda Will the height of the office and the demands of the River down? The fans Miller hopes so.

Source: m24digital

La Quinta de Cobi, when Spain was Olympic champion

With two goals came the Spanish Under-21 European to Denmark to win and clinch the Olympic Games in London next year. Both were met. It was necessary to participate in the Olympics, because our football had not made an appearance in the last two appointments. In the last participation in Sydney 2000, lost the final against Cameroon Eto'o on penalties. But eight years ago, precisely in the Games in Barcelona, ​​Spanish football teams level achieved one of its greatest successes by winning the gold medal with a group of players who became known as the Quinta de Cobi, in honor the pet of those Olympics.

Not that the Olympic football reserved for players under 23, is highly regarded in the world of football. Within the program of the games themselves is not a major sport. However, those Olympics were fighting in Spain, where soccer is the sport, and that gave an addition to the participation of young talent in our country. Finally, the tough final against Poland was the most watched event in Barcelona 92. The Olympic gold in Barcelona could be considered until the arrival of the current generation, the greatest success of our football with Euro 1964.

Walter Smith, or when you jam a grand plan

Not to many of you will sound the name of Walter Fernandez. Even less if I write it is the latest and brand new signing Fehérvár FC, formerly known as Videoton FC and as you do not sound too much, has been proclaimed Hungarian champions, success will lead to dispute the preliminary stage of the Champions League, premier club competition, incidentally, started with little lights and stenographers meetings Tuesday with belonging to the previous rounds. On July 12, FC Fehérvár begin a journey almost impossible to end May 19, 2012 at the Allianz Arena, and will do with the Catalan Walter Fernandez one of his best men.

When Walter was good sprained his grand plan just when football began to emerge. Cadets reached RCD Espanyol to move to the ranks of FC Barcelona. Following his time as a youth, he went on loan to Sporting Mahones Balearic Third, where his stay was reduced to six months, just before returning to go on loan to Antequera CF, the second set of B with which it could avoid relegation and that earned as a prelude to his move to La Pobla de Mafumet, all of the Third Division club and a subsidiary of Gimnastic Tarragona. In ancient Tarraco was quick to demonstrate their quality, based on a left hand that was responsible for destabilizing put into serious trouble for opposing defenses.

Manolo Lucena, the great survivor Nazari

Few players will be able to boast, because that is clearly the word-play next season in the First Division and make the club they love. Yes, there will be leading a life as part of the team, which has been climbing his quarry to make the jump to the first team. This case could be to a kid who moves from youth to the subsidiary, settled in the third division or II B, and then the big step up to the team mother. The will also have to take a decade wearing the colors of the same institution and have become 'theirs', but for Manolo Lucena (18/11/1982) is a true case of survival in an entity, to suffer with it, and go play in the fields of mud, locked into the locker room not to charge to play in the top flight of Spanish football.

Is going to live Manolo Lucena, a native of Granada and team captain who has seen rise from the ashes and with whom he shared a now growth will remain a part. Because usually when a team is made up of a monumental status in the locker room cleaning in which, on many occasions, only just leaving the utillero after that wonderful climb. He leaves much of the pineapple got a dream and instead become players sometimes do not feel or suffer and that the first change, as given go wrong is long.

What can and should aspire to this Malaga?: The question of the week Football Notes

If any club is encouraging the transfer market 2011 , beyond the rumors of Real Madrid and FC Barcelona, ​​are the facts of Málaga CF. A checkbook Sheikh Al Thani likes going for walks, and knows the fans crowding the stands to thank each new display.

After the additions of players like Joaquin, Van Nistelrooy, Mathijsen, Toulalan or Monreal, added to other signings last season as Baptista and Demichelis, and all under the tutelage of a coach the likes of Manuel Pellegrini, it seems clear that the objectives Espanyol must be much bolder than usual was being. And based on this, I pose our question of the week:

What can and should aspire to this Malaga?

Is it an obligation to get into Europe? Must be qualified for the Champions League the main objective? Can be the biggest alternative to Real Madrid and FC Barcelona? O However, the large number of new faces and the lack of game together, can be an inconvenience to shine through this season?

Six Mexican excluded from the America's Cup for a party with girls (and Marcelo silly)

Six Mexican players have been excluded from the Selection Sub22 that Mexico will present America's Cup that begins next July 1 for having carried out a party with girls in a hotel in the Ecuadorian city of Quito. Those expelled are Jonathan Dos Santos, who plays for FC Barcelona youth team, Israel Jiménez, Néstor Vidrio, Marco Fabián, Jorge Hernández, David Cabrera, and Calderón Néstor Javier Cortés.

La Selección Azteca suffered a theft reported in several rooms of his players during their stay in a hotel in Quito. But ultimately, the research carried out by the Quito authorities revealed that the six young people were introduced to several "sex workers" (sic) to their rooms for a party for which they did not have the permission of his coach. Supposedly, these Messalinas he stole the key players then we spent some accomplices were eventually carried out the robbery.

Why the haste with Thiago Alcantara?

Thiago Alcántara only twenty years. At that age it is normal to be a promise of football, not a star. But in recent weeks we have been witnessing a campaign to enshrine the young player of FC Barcelona and the Spanish U21. Within the Barcelona there who, early, Thiago wants to see in the next conductor Blaugrana. And from the other side, there are those who would like to take the matter to see if it becomes encysted Case Cesc.

Thiago has the potential to become an outstanding player knows anyone with eyes. But then to hear that it is "the new Xavi" or "the new Iniesta" there is an abyss. How many games have Thiago those who say categorically that the son of Mazinho have no need to sign Fabregas? Surely not enough. The young Alcantara is a rough diamond that still has much to be polished to shine where we can agree is the best ship of all time.

Thiago has completed 20 years this season. The first time that Pep Guardiola played at least half a league match was in the 91/92 campaign, which was 20-21. Xavi Hernandez played 24 on 99/00, with 19/20 years and the next was not the 20 games. Andrés Iniesta in 04/05, with a 20-21, got to play 37 games, but last season just reached 11. And Lionel Messi broke into the 06/07, when I had just turned 20. Interestingly, the only pearl of the quarry blaugrana highlighting younger when precisely Cesc Fabregas, who played 33 games in the 04/05 Premier was only 17. So, Thiago is the age range that has been usual to start getting well in the first team, so at what's the rush?

Almeyda River would be the coach of second division

Not pass or 48 hours of the River Plate drop to the second division of Argentine football there is already news of how the team will be armed in order to return to first in 2012. It's almost a certainty that the new coach Almeyda will probably return to the club and some former players.

Juan Jose Lopez resigned after learning that will play in the National River B next season. Leave the club since they do not return to its previous position at the lower. The candidate is to replace Matias Almeyda, who until a few days playing at club and one referee on the field. Passarella himself said yesterday afternoon: "Today I spoke with Almeyda and come to an agreement." It would be the first experience of coaching and Peel stage at all favorable.

Meanwhile, begin to sound and names of players who could reach River or, rather, that they could return to River. It is said that Germain Lux, Fernando Cavenaghi and Alejandro "Chori" Dominguez would be willing to return the club to give a hand to return to first. However we have to wait to see how the signings evolve given the fragile economy of the club and the fact that Passarella has no good nor Lux nor Cavenaghi.

Source: Clarin

Raphaël Varane joins the 'men' for Mourinho

The latest signing from Real Madrid Varane called Raphael, a young French central point as those who have followed in recent seasons has not only reliable but also present a promising future. As a server has not had a chance to see him in action beyond the usual videos, one can only rely on Jose Mourinho and his eye for believing that the boy of 18 points in more ways than any other of the subsidiary. The truth is that for the time being, despite recently passed adolescence, you know what is playing in the French championship. It was one of the sensations of Ligue 1, hence its price has hovered around 10 million euros. He compared this data should not be missing after a signing-Laurent Blanc.

But beyond this semidesconocido recruiting for the football fan in the street or not very likely to follow the vicissitudes of global Balompédica panorama, is the feeling that in the second season of the boss Jose Mourinho is marked by it. Raphaël Varane may have more minutes than have some signings, with the Portuguese in the office, but the grace of Jorge Valdano-that is, Pedro León, Channels ... -. Already demonstrated with the arrival of Ricardo Carvalho, who formed the axis of the rear with another compatriot as Pepe. With the arrival of Frenchman opens the door to Ezequiel Garay, another promising center who once glared at Racing Santander and, although not to clash when he has had sweat shirt, barely had the confidence of Mourinho.

CF Reus Deportiu: the best possible tribute

Few things in life cost more to believe in it when a loved one leaving us. The sledgehammer comes when you least expect it and return to normality looms as a utopia usually the more you remember. On September 6 at about nine p.m. heart stopped Jordi Pitarque, '7 'CF Reus Deportiu. Something so delicate as to explain to his closest result. In Group V of the Third Division scant mention of football, the players of this drama Reus affected them, of course, but they knew from that moment, would play with twelve on green.

Nothing but death, the template you want to pay tribute by playing the following Sunday, the first win of the season against Villanova. It was the beginning of a path with ups and downs, which some thought the target for the fifth consecutive year, reaching the playoffs for promotion to Segunda B would be closer to being a dream not a reality. But not everyone, starting with a coach, Santi Castillejo, and a coaching staff that were assembled value to lift the spirits of a costume. On the board it still has the name of Pitarque, who has not missed any call. His locker is still there, as the memory you do not want to forget and as such supernatural strength that when someone gives you wings has been cut.

Mexico Wins Gold Cup final goal by Giovani

Bawl Rose Stadium in Pasadena, California. Before more than 90,000 people faced choices of Mexico and the United States to lift the Gold Cup CONCACAF and get a spot in the FIFA Confederations Cup will take place in 2013 based Brazil. After a spectacular comeback and a goal by the end of Giovani Dos Santos has been the Tricolor after the last winning the local beat by two goals to four .

Recall first that the Gold Cup pits the combined areas North, Central America and the Caribbean. Representatives of the first, Canada, USA and Mexico, have assured their participation, while the rest have to play previous tournaments in their respective federations. Invitations are common, with Brazil and Colombia which have participated more often, but this time there was no special guest. Since its first edition in 1991 is always done in the United States, except in 1993 and 2003 that was organized along with Mexico. With few exceptions, it will normally take place every two years.

Monumental bust: River Plate descends to B

The River Plate is the chronicle of a death foretold . This Saturday's draw was not one against Belgrano in the second leg of qualifying for promotion, a result which they achieved after 2-0 Los Celeste the first leg in Cordoba, has found the bones of millionaires in the second division of Argentine football for the first time in its history.

After finishing ninth the Clausura 2011, Rivera was second to last in the table of averages , this invention Grondona ... - a position that forced him to play a playoff with Belgrano in fourth place in the B, to dispute a place in the First Division. Having lost two-nil in the first leg at the Giant Alberdi , a River awarded him with an outcome with a difference of two goals, since goals tie favors the first team. Five minutes later, Mariano Pavone scored a goal that put the first stone at a comeback by the clamoring crowd that came a piercing all ethical boundaries, with chants and threats to players, coaches and leaders who may well be summed up in one " or die. "

River in the second division, why?

River ended the dream and the nightmare began: the team lost the series Núñez advocacy with Belgrano de Cordoba and play next season in the second division of Argentine football. Then why the team analysis millionaire arrives at present.

The season 2011 / 2012 River Plate will have you Nacional B, the second category of Argentine football. It will be a situation unprecedented in the history of this league, almost as unprecedented as the precipitous fall of River in the past two months. 60 days, River went from being leader of the championship to demoted. Nearly a dozen games without a win away to set up yesterday led by Juan José López from the top of the tournament to the bottom of the table of averages required to play a promotion in which his opponent was superior.

The big question is why. River long ago is not what it was: players, coaches and leaders have not done things well and it is stated in this club. To this must be added the impatience of the swells, the internal war of hooligans and arbitral mistakes, especially in the last six months have hurt the club more than ever.

But there is another big question that comes to mind of all who make up the World River: Now what? With the decline guaranteed open many questions as who will leave the campus, who stays, who will come and who will be responsible for shaping the River of B as it is known that JJ Lopez leaves office. The one certainty amid all uncertainty is that Daniel Passarella, club president, said he would not resign.

Meanwhile rumors with more potential to be sure you are pointing Pavone Carrizo and leave the club and Matias Almeyda remain in the team for at least six months since they have no intentions to leave River in this way. However it is unknown whether he will continue at the club as player or coach.

Dream or nightmare, River has only one way to pass this cup, avoiding falling asleep and waking up again.

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Small emulate the greatest

Has been to Switzerland, before we started the World Cup last year and we did cast doubt on our options, the same with which Spain has been found in the final of the European Under 21 and you have defeated by 2 - 0 to be crowned champion of the category. As if it were a cycle but do not want to see end. Another success for Spanish football and another image to add to the photo album of our champions. He had respect for the combined Swiss franc for his career in this tournament, but Spain has proven to be the fair winner.

Spanish football is burying old clichés that accompany us in our international expansion. That's fury, which pointed us as a team defined by the thrust and caste, has given way to a recognizable style, and likes winning. That lasts. Not only that, but all the categories they want to play the same, which is appreciated for adaptation and similar duties. If a player reaches the absolute from the lower, knows what is going to find.

Jonathan Soriano, a step backwards to propel

How fun for me and I bore equally the summer transfer market. On one side is entertaining to watch as the embryo of news evolve. The problem I find is when stagnates. Leo daily that so-and-such is "bound" and the next day a few alternatives arise "if fails." Let's see, what were? I also read that menganito pay to play in the 'Nosedonde' (of course) but the gum is stretched so much that they run out of arguments, most low credibility and is just breaking. Whatever it was, the newspaper of the day, there will always be the same number of pages. Whether or not news, to be sold.

All in all, this post is directed to the top scorer in La Liga, Jonathan Soriano. A player was inflated at a young age, eventually bursting and, as if it were how phoenix has risen from the ashes. Much is talking about Alexis Sanchez, Giuseppe Rossi, Bojan Krkic that if goes to Rome for 10 million euros ... In short, long and short larala lerele, forgetting that in the Barcelona branch there is a type capable of signing a figures more than creditable to deserve a place in the First Division. If a subsidiary has, among others, the function of nourishing the first team in case of need, what better than a '9 'capable of scoring 32 goals in the category of silver? What better than to also do it for free? And what better to have 26 springs?

Rossi Barca kills or fails Alexis

FC Barcelona is eager to sign. Since the signing of Alexis Sanchez could be extended longer than anticipated, the Catalan club has revived talks with two strikers who play in the Spanish football: Giuseppe Rossi and Juan Mata.

Mata and Rossi are the plan B of Barcelona in the event that the operation by the transfer of Alexis Sanchez did not come to fruition. FC Barcelona is the team is not willing that the signing of Chilean become an eternal soap opera and Udinese take advantage of the situation for more money.

The big obstacle now is that limbo does not accept to be part of the operation: Barcelona was willing to pay 28 million euros Udinese over the pass from limbo, but the Canaries have nothing to do with playing in Italy. However, Jeffren if he would play in Villarreal, making it more viable, if Alexis does not arrive at Barcelona, ​​Rossi is finally Blaugrana player.

Source: Brand

Ashley Young, a new extreme for Ferguson

Like to see that there are still teams that are committed by gangs as a means of attack, and Ferguson is a regular matter. Giggs, Poborsky, Kanchelskis, Beckham and Cristiano Ronaldo are illustrious examples of bands have been busy Old Trafford by master in the art. Today, Nani and Valencia continue the tradition, which we have a new boost after look for holes in opposing defenses improbable: Ashley Young, 25-year-old from Aston Villa, is now a new player of Manchester United for the next five seasons.

Right, its natural habitat is the left wing but plays without major problems on the right or as a second striker. Fast, vertical, unbalancing and good dribbling, also has a full glove on his right foot that caused even comparisons with David Beckham, despite being a player with different characteristics to the former Real Madrid. Erupted with force in English football to the point that just played twenty games in the top flight with Watford, Aston Villa decided to pay thirteen million euros for a pass.

Joaquín returns home: Malaga and Valencia reach an agreement

Former Real Betis, who paid about 25 million, leaving the Mestalla after 5 seasons to join the project of Sheikh Al Thani. Malaga has reached a definitive agreement by the Andalusian, who returns home for just over 4 million . Tomorrow will be made official, predicted by the club Malaga. It is a day after seeing Jeremy Toulalan posing with blue and white shirt. Joaquin joins a team with a strong presence in the market. To Baptista, Maresca, Demichelis, Sergio Asenjo and Camacho last season we have to add the new additions .

Van Nistelrooy, who comes free of Hamburg. Toulalan, the most expensive club history, 10 million. Mathijsen of Hamburg. Nacho Monreal, Osasuna . Buonanotte, which debuts after transfers for River Plate. Sergio Sanchez, Sevilla and Joachim, the last to join, with a deadline of 48 hours. These are the names for now, complete the roster for the season 2011/2012. A list of around roughly 30 million euros. That would be the total expenditure, excluding additions from last season, could grow further. Still ringing several names. Some as outlandish or not the interest Wesley Sneijder. By him going crazy large size of Manchester United and Chelsea in the reconstruction of André Villas-Boas . But if something is demonstrating the Sol's club have a voice in terms of signings.

The Saints won their third Libertadores Peñarol: Goose Neymar and ends in football Kung-Fu

The Belgrano - River Plate leaves the unfortunate image of some fans invading the field . Unfortunately, it is only in the morning. El Santos 2 - Peñarol 0 is out of hand with the final whistle which left the Peixe with their third Libertadores 48 years later. A real battle is what you saw in the Pacaembu. Apparently some Brazilian fans onto the pitch and assaulted the Uruguayan players. This started dancing mamporrazos between players on either team. Pushing and flying kicks Chuck Norris style. The scene has been around the world when Europe was awaiting the South American football. For the promotion of River and see Neymar in the biggest game of his career so far.

Belgrano 2 - River Plate 0: 90 minutes of torture for Millionaires

The River Plate is experiencing a new situation in its 110 years of success, myths and failures. Not as serious as the failure that is about to consummate. Sunday will decide the game against Belgrano, B. National A duel that millionaires have enough uphill after losing a very hectic trip. Kicks, grabs and some piscinazo draw what was the first final of emotions and nerves. River coach looked at the table with tears in her eyes by the César Mansanelli 1-0 . With the 2-0 Pereyra came the picture, sorry, that illustrates the particular hell of Juan Jose Lopez and his players. Three illuminated hens jumped into the field , then added a few more, advertising signs in hand, to berate his players . The incident stopped the game for 20 minutes. 8 holes in the wire toward the general exaltation an uncontrollable situation for the police. Fortunately, the game could end. But if this happened in the opposing camp, one wonders what might happen in the Monumental. At home, to the indignation of a majority will be swollen.

The profile of the current technical

Wanted young coach, with projection and understand the guidelines of the modern game. If possible, without being understood as a prerequisite, a former player of recognized success.

It could be the text that a club sign on the bulletin board in their search for technical support. Times change and football with them. A football stand out from all logic seems to wrap the world in which we live, if anywhere require experience today is not a requirement for the bench. Before the year was valued habit in a coach and the experiences gathered in the dugout when holding the reins of a team. However, clubs are now afraid to give their projects in the hands of young technicians with all the way to go.

Not just that things have changed, if coaches were sought before commitment free, now the teams not hesitate to pay a good sum of money to another club if they believe that a certain coach is who should lead the club to success. Real Madrid, Mourinho and, more recently, the Chelsea Villas-Boas , are two examples. Facts speak for themselves about the growing importance of the coach in football today: choosing the figure of the preparer may be the key to the difference between success and failure.

Adrian led Spain to the final of the Under-21 and the London 2012 Olympic Games

At 19:33, Luis Milla's face contorted appeared on television. In his bench, the coach stood up Teruel and sat down, continuously. At 19:37 he took off his sweatshirt, but did not take twenty seconds or wear them again, dominated by their nerves. And for good reason: one minute for the final, Spain lost against Belarus and say goodbye to the final of the Under-21. Luck appeared Adrian Lopez. A quarter to eight o'clock, Milla, like many Spanish from home, was celebrating a goal that seemed impossible to reach, with more responsibility than the rest, obviously, and the natural elegance that seems inherent in their mistero Fifth, the new generation of Spanish coaches.

Until then, or, which is the same throughout the match, Spain had played to resemble Spain. Few, except for a midfielder Javi Martinez returned to give exceptional a lesson, work correctly (including , Botia and Didac Vila): De Gea and, in particular, the Belarusians were able to Dominguez in his only attempt, Thiago was obsessed with inventing new ways to give a simple pass, Ander Herrera did not show up, and so on.

Sao Paulo Exhibition of Luke: the leader Brasileirao undefeated

The box goes on and Sao Paulo after winning 0-2 in the field of Ceará . 15 points and piled up in a burst of Champion. 5 wins in 5 shot far in Brazilian league. With only one goal conceded, that of Casemiro own goal . It could be two. Because he had a penalty Ceara favor Rogerio Ceni stopped. The goals of Sao Paulo were the work of Marlos, 35, and a figure that we do not tire of praising, Lucas. It was he who closed the scoring on 68, with an authentic jewel of crack . Lucas picks up the ball in the box, dribble a defender, goalkeeper sits and pushes the ball. As simple as it seems to haggle and set out for a player who does everything with one gear up the rest.

On alternate Casillas

Many names are in the last days Madrid star currently in the form of transfers and rumors. The search for a striker and a left-back seem to focus the attention Neymar, Aguero or heard Coentrao as names, but little has been said about a post, although it has owned for next season will not be the same as the previous one. It is the second goalkeeper, who will act as, presumably, the guardian of the goal at the Bernabeu whenever this down Casillas penalty, injury or rest. Upon termination of Dudek, Adam has every chance to occupy the plaza.

24 years and raised in Ciudad Deportiva, Antonio Adam has presented credentials this season every time he has had the opportunity to put on gloves and jump onto the field, as in the match against Espanyol when Casillas was sent off early in the shock and rightly took the merengue goal on his debut in first division, although he had previously debuted the first team in Champions League against Auxerre. He began the season as third choice goalkeeper, but he finished as second in command and playing more than the Polish goal.

Neymar has reached an agreement with Real Madrid

Neymar and (almost) is playing for Real Madrid. Real Madrid will have reached an agreement with the Brazilian soccer player would sign a contract with the club from the capital for six seasons.

Neymar Real Madrid and have reached an agreement for the player currently in the ranks of the Saints to become a man of the set target. However there is still pending an important part of the negotiation: reaching an agreement with Santos.

The Brazilian club knows it has one of the most coveted players of the moment and not think to let go easily: the Saints say they do not pass it along for less than 45 million euros. Also, note that the club is currently contesting the final of the Copa Libertadores (now playing the second leg against Peñarol), and if that comes Santos Neymar champion and has an outstanding performance, the price could even increase the player's .

So far we know that the player and Real Madrid have reached a settlement of 5 million euros per season and a million more if goals are achieved, which means it would have a contract similar to Özil and players like Benzema.

Source: Brand

Market 2011/2012 Spanish League Transfers

In this post I offer all the information on the transfer market in the Spanish league for the season 2011/2012. Here you will find everything you want to know about the movements of the templates of clubs from the Liga, both high and low and on the other hand, those names that sound in relation to each team. In this last section we include both signings are in negotiations as the most varied rumors.

This section will be updated continuously. This hope for your cooperation. You can inform us of any name that we lack either the high or low section, or the rumor mill, and any mistakes we have made ​​through our contact form , which contrasts and, where appropriate, including the data or correct the fault.

Finally, know that you can access this tool from a banner to place in the Highlights section. In this post-Madrid stands the signings we have dedicated to a particular item , so you can visit it directly from here. Also, all those posts regarding the transfer market will find a link that will bring you here.

A penalty to celebrate: the day that defied history Panenka

A June 20, 1976, someone had the audacity to reinvent the penalty. How to score a penalty. It was in a league of business, or at a party with friends. It was in the final of Euro Yugoslavia . Against West Germany Franz Beckenbauer, who won the previous edition and the 1974 World Cup. You have to have them square with something daring. Antonín Panenka lazamiento had them in the decisive after failure of Uli Hoeness. The Czech genius gave the trophy home with a touch from 11 yards. Could have failed and end up losing. No title, no glory, no memory. But he chose to risk and hit. Czechoslovakia won the tournament and entered into the history of the European champions. Panenka adorned his penalty and went into the history of football. Each time a player a maximum penalty sublime as he did, 35 years ago, says he has thrown to Panenka.

Sevilla wins but gives the trophy to Espanyol fry the biggest surprise

Just believe that you've seen everything in football to keep surprising. Marvel, really. Because the act that have left some children from 9 to 11 years, is a real marvel for a sport often driven mad by the desire of titles. Iraugi Cup Final between Sevilla fry, sophomore, and Espanyol, a freshman. The match ends in a draw to 4 requires the random penalties. Sevilla coach, Ernesto Chao, parrot talks to his colleague, David Fernandez. Ernesto intend to move the penalty and tells David to take the trophy. Why? Because he believes that his opponent was better. But the penalties are held and, as sometimes happens, the player with the least deserved. The Seville took the final, but not the cup. Technical and Andalusian club's players decided that the fairest thing was that the cup was going to Barcelona. And he did.

André Villas-Boas in Porto and Chelsea: The Mourinho wants to be Guardiola

The media in England and Portugal take for the fact the transfer . Chelsea have paid 15 million euros of its provision to be made ​​with André Villas-Boas. Fashion coach who has won everything with Porto: League, Cup and UEFA. However, the club luso has denied an offer on the table . That is not what it says Record newspaper , which gives exclusive of what could be one of the market's star summer signings. The saying is the new Mourinho is the footsteps of his predecessor. De Dragao to Stamford Bridge, after conquering the European continent. One winning the Champions League with blue dragons and other European League. Time will tell if it will match the success of The Special One with the blues. It's complicated. But if there is any coach to do is sign it. If last sheets, so asiada Will the Orejona for Londoners?

Alexis Sanchez Barcelona would be initiated before the America's Cup

Alexis Sanchez could be player of Barcelona before the start of the Copa America. The Chilean coach, Claudio Borghi, will authorize the player to travel to sign his contract, if Barcelona is confirmed before the start of the continental competition.

Chilean striker Alexis Sanchez is close to becoming a player of FC Barcelona. Currently the national team that is in preparation for the Copa America, Sanchez will have permission from your choice to travel to Barcelona if the club offers you sign your contract before the competition begins.

"It's very simple, as soon as confirmation of your pass will have the authority" Borghi said regarding the situation of Alexis, but said "if done in the middle of the Copa America, of course not, but we have time."

Meanwhile, the players, after talking with his agent, Fernando Felicevich, told his team-mates: "I'm going to Barcelona."

Source: Brand

The football Granada 'Alhambra' in First

Last night I finished the season in Spain and did so with a final that went the last tenant to occupy the First Division. Surely some will say that the promotion of promotion only serves to loop the loop to a season already in the League Two eternal, where 22 teams have struggled this year for their particular objectives and where the third through sixth-season has crept seventh in the playoffs because Barcelona B (third) can not ascend, but apparently seen, especially for the viewer neutral, this is a show like no other, very height of the great events in tension, excitement and so many other adjectives ending in-ion.

Thus, to land next to La Liga is the Granada CF. 35 years of waiting, mocking hardship, falling into the pot by default, leaving it, changing owners ... all with a float that is not deflated in the night dream. For the second season, the Moorish taste a rise again, from the second B to First in almost the blink of an eye. That sounds great fault of Fabriciano González, better known in the world of football as 'Fabri', and able to give big boost to this town. The coach, born in Lugo, will be able to debut in the top flight of Spanish football at 56 spring after having sat in numerous benches Third, Second B, Second, and even Portugal.

Contracts on paper

Not the first case, of course, will not be alone. But I'm very angry to have to read that Angel di Maria wants to renew the contract. Well, rather, wants to increase their already high salaries. He argues that when he was signed was promised if he performed a good season. And without knowing what they think Jose Mourinho, Florentino Perez or responsible for adding a zero to its payroll, he believes that yes, he did a good season and therefore deserve the increase.

That's when I do not understand what it is signing a contract or a wage which is set if self-employed, one last even a year of signing, claiming an improvement. Di Maria says that it promised. Who exactly? Under what conditions? Doing a "good" season for more money is enough? If you promised, it would have required in the contract: "If more than 30 parties dispute will improve the contract" or "If you scored ten goals will pay more." Although I doubt that the promise to know who entered something like "if you win the Cup, you renew the rise. Of course, "only" two million will increase the payroll. "

Good, beautiful ... and expensive

A little over a decade we practically threw the hair when Real Betis, chaired by Manuel Ruiz de Lopera, throwing the house out the window to hire Denilson de Oliveira. A player, then with a great future in their country and filming commercials for the multinational paid him. It cost a whopping 30 million euros, making it the most expensive signing in the history of football. The expectation was so high that the player ended up falling off the pedestal and transforming a link promising a real disappointment.

The point is to pay 30 million for a player and sounded outrageous in the summer of 98. However, it was a transfer precedent. Thus the set in recent seasons he has spent from the breadfruit was the Real Madrid club, who heads the ranking of most expensive signings in football. Then others joined led by tycoons whose money has been used to reinforce their particular hobby. That is, Chelsea, Manchester City ... And now, seeing the economic mess that exists and the facility to drop the pasta of some 'small' demand for some of his figures what once seemed impossible to claim unless it were gods of football.

Humor strip Argentina for the Copa America

With just two weeks to begin the 2011 Copa America and the teams involved and are prepared in training camp ... and out of them. An Argentine television channel has done a spot overlooking the event where pulling sense of humor and pride to promote the participation of the albiceleste. The summary is simple: a comedian is releasing regular beads on the Argentina that the images are in charge of ruin. Without any waste.

Millionaires signings involving the Argentine players, courtesy of Ayala after a goal, the longevity of Zanetti at San Siro, the love that Bielsa was in Chile, D10S, the exuberance of Tevez for his hobby, the recognition of Di Stefano and, finally, the images of current best player on the planet. Everything has a place in this video. Some see a sense of humor, some bullying and other exaggerated patriotism. Personally, I think a clever and fun way to encourage and promote the hobby to a selection that is also hosting the tournament. That's right: less bad humor is not Brazilian.

Aguero wants his future resolved before the start of Copa America

The novel by the transfer of Real Madrid Kun Aguero is becoming longer than what the player wants. Atletico, now along with Argentina, wants his future decided before the start of the Copa America.

When informed he would be leaving Aguero Atletico Madrid to play in a big club in Spain did not imagine he would have to wait a few weeks until their future is decided. Kun begins to get impatient because he sees no progress in possible move to another club and has come to speak. This time period has to clarify his future before the start of the Copa America.

However, Agüero statements seem not work. Real Madrid, the club wishes to play Aguero, still make arrangements for him as he navigates through recruitment of other players. Is that the white set has an interest in the Argentine, but believes the player's signing is going to be expensive and are not willing to shell out the money involved, at least until some of the current squad players to migrate to other clubs merengue .

So Aguero should wait to see if finally saturates or not in the ranks of Real Madrid, at least until Kaka, Garay, Gago, Pedro León Canales or leave the club.

Source: Brand

Response to speech Sandro Rosell: official statement from Real Madrid, FC Barcelona

The answer to institutional Rosell message has not been long in coming. Real Madrid has just issued an official statement, accessible through the website of the club . FC Barcelona president this morning referring to the attitude of "unsportsmanlike" Madrid of the entity, with specific reference to the insinuations of doping in the COPE and the charges "baseless" the "employee of the club" Jose Mourinho. This is the reply, in full, you just give the ultimatum of Casablanca Laporta.

Peñarol and Santos are tied to 0 in the first leg of the Libertadores: everything is decided in the final second

Peñarol surprised all and sundry with a very cautious approach in the opening minutes. About 55,000 souls witnessed his team Peñarol Montevideo, equalized to 0 against the Saints . It was the first leg of the Libertadores Cup final played last night and is broadcast on a delayed today at 20.30 in the brand channel and Gol TV. Despite having the field factor, Uruguayans gave the baton to his rival, who came with the poster of favorite. The locals were somewhat vague in circulation, but well placed in the pressure. Neymar, whose future is in the air , tried and tested. Do not be intimidated and called all the balls to try to dribble to his shadow as he usually does. Another thing is to be the Neymar dazzling as ever. Because the tight marking of the squad made ​​sterile charrúa crack the floods of Rio. Still, the 0-0 favorite a little more than the Brazilians, in turn hosts to be held next Wednesday.

Sandro Rosell speaks loud, clear and with proper names

The expected response from the president of the club has come. After a season of silence, speeches with little content and some blunder, Rosell has gone on stage to play various pending issues at Barça. One is the possible reinforcements, with the names of Alexis, Cesc Fabregas and even Thiago Alcántara squad, which is not aware of a future outside the Nou Camp. Names, the end of the day, for which he has passed on tiptoe again. But the big issue, the most Barcelona fans expecting to hear, refers to the maximum rival. As promised during the season, Sandro has spoken about the attitude of Real Madrid, he says, "has overstepped the bounds of the necessary sports rivalry." It has done so bluntly, referring to the "unfounded accusations" of "an employee of the club, coach," Jose Mourinho, and issued an ultimatum to the White House.

Elche Granada and tied for first final for promotion

The Elche gets out unscathed from the first game of the end of the promotion by the promotion to first division. James saved a penalty on the end of the match ending goalless. The rise is set Saturday.

The first final for promotion to first division between Granada and Elche was an encounter with Pulse-pounding moments. Although during much of the game there were no surprises (Elche resulted in virtually no danger), the last minutes were electrifying. At 83 Abel Gomez star a shot off the crossbar, the rebound dominates Collantes, shoot the door and turns, but the referee annulled a goal by player of the Granada's hand and shows him the yellow.

When seconds left to finish the match penalty committed on Basque Fernandes Geijo. Abel Gomez stands in front of the ball, pull and Jaime saves, but the referee sends repeated invasion of the penalty area from the players of Elche. The penalty is and history repeats also: Jaime manages to divert the ball and becomes the hero of the day. Final score: 0 to 0.

Then I leave the summary of the meeting.

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Next Saturday will play the second final which will define which of these two teams play next season in first division.

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Spain 2 - Czech Republic 0: Rojita not disappoint and gets the first victory for the European U21

The jewels of Louis jumped to the Green Mile Estadium Viborg with the lesson learned. The tie in extremis of England sowed some doubts about the tamper-taca tiqui selection. Useless and resigned from the pros, when they sought more than 1-0. Cash and vertically against the Czechs, who could have endorsed any more. El Deportivo Adrian Lopez has signed a double, vital for the aspiring Olympian who takes away the bitter taste. Spain has had what he lacked against the English. More ambition. Much blame for this attitude, more offensive, more blatant, he does Iker Muniain. Milla gave ownership to the pearl of Barca Athletic at the expense of limbo. Muniain has provided an added depth to beat a rival well established in the opening minutes.

Who should sign the Real Madrid's Kun Aguero, Neymar or none?: The question of the week Football Notes

The transfer market is starring in our section on 'The Question of the Week', this time with Real Madrid today. The possible arrival of the 'Kun' Agüero, has added a few days ago Neymar alternative. It seems obvious that only one of them has a place next season at the Bernabeu, and lucky. And I say lucky because there will surely be those who think that neither is necessary with the presence of Higuain, Benzema, Cristiano Ronaldo and we'll see if Adebayor. So the question I ask is the following:

Who should sign the Real Madrid's Kun Aguero, Neymar or none?

I have to pay what is asked of both? Is not it enough with the current roster of forwards? We invite you to aportéis your opinion argued in our section Replies Football Notes , for the other users can vote for the best.

What has to happen for the promotion play River?

River Plate football is going through its worst week in its history. On Sunday they play the chance to play or escape from the promotion to stay in first division. Then I'll tell you all combinations of possible outcomes and possible outcomes for the club championship of Nuñez.

River is currently out of the promotion and has no chance of being in direct relegation zone, although the end of the tournament in the promotion positions. His closest rival is Olimpo de Bahia Blanca who will take on the last day of the tournament Quilmes in visitor status, a rival in urgent need of a win to try to avoid the direct reduction. As will face Lanús River as local. Then I tell you the possible scenarios and combinations of results that should apply.

River plays for promotion. River will play the promotion, if it loses or draws and win his party Olympus.

River not play for the promotion. If Olimpo River accounts for less points on the last day, the club played Nuñez saved promotion. Also be saved if Olympus takes the same amount of points, except that both teams win.

Replay. If Olimpo River and win their parties would have the same average and play a playoff to see who plays the promotion.

Source: universofutbol

The Sao Paulo sum the 4th straight victory and is more of a leader of the Brasileirao

The Sao Paulo remains intractable in the lead and score his fourth consecutive victory. 4 victories in 4 days far this Brasileirao. The Tricolor Paulista won 3-1 at Gremio of Porto Alegre, ninth with 6 points. Casemiro again be one of the names of the party. It marked the first, a chute from outside the area that the goalkeeper deflected without success. The same Casemiro made it 1-1 for the Guild, an own goal. A goal that broke the invincibility of his partner in the goal box, Rogerio Ceni, who until now had not conceded any target. Marlos and Jean took care to break the deadlock and further strengthen the leadership for Sao Paulo, with 12 points.

Marcelo Menezes punishes you run out of Copa America

The coach of Brazil Marcelo has decided to marginalize America's Cup. The Real Madrid player will play the continental competition with his selection as punishment for not wanting to play a friendly against Scotland.

A Mano Menezes did not sit nice Marcelo strategy to not play for Brazil in a friendly against Scotland in March. By then, Marcelo said they had back pain after a collision in training. However, Menezes disbelieved the physical strain of playing for Real Madrid and is now taking revenge for this, I left out of the Copa America.

"For me and most importantly the fans is the Brazilian team. I want all players feel that, "said Marcelo Menezes who says he had no interest in playing the friendly game. According to the Brazilian coach, Marcelo mistakenly sent an email to the player himself reveals his strategy for not playing with your selection.

Menezes finally said he was not finally closed the door of the Brazilian Marcelo and said the players "can sometimes be pressured by their clubs."

Source: Brand

The dorsal and legend

Accompany their carriers on their adventures in the field, silent witnesses printed on t-shirts of those chosen to defend the colors of your team. More than just numbers, with the passage of time dorsal acquired its own category to identify with the characteristics and position of the players who took them to the back. Thus, the dorsal identification numbers were no longer in football to a legend created around them. In this post we will analyze, from 1 to 11, the tradition that surrounds each dorsal and the evolution and changes that have lived over the years and changes in board issues.

Note that, except for a few as 1, 2 and 9, the ridges can see changed their traditions and the type of player who leads according to the time and, above all, the gaming system. Secondly, it is noteworthy that in recent decades has largely lost the mystique that surrounds the dorsal amendments to the Regulation and the massive influx of marketing in football. If at first the players are numbered from 1 to 11 according to their position in the field, each player now has the same back all season. Something that seems more logical about the times, but has not ended the tradition of each issue although some do real damage with it.

Martin Palermo Boca said goodbye to

Even the Diego Armando Maradona was present with the fans chanting, as an amateur by the name of Martin Palermo. The idol of Boca Juniors played his last game for Boca Juniors shirt and was honored at a farewell apotheosis insuperable framework: the legendary stadium of La Bombonera.

Approximately 50,000 spectators went to the stadium not only to witness the match against Banfield (which would end 1-1), but to give the deserved goodbye to your best hero of our times. And good Palermo could not hold back tears of emotion to feel what it wanted. Even root up a goal and gave it to the front, top scorer in club history. "Somewhere I'll put it. This is special to me. I'm going to enjoy and I will never forget this stage. Without you Boca Juniors not be what it is," said the veteran player touched 37.

"Titan", also known as the "Loco", arrived from Estudiantes de La Plata in 1997. In Boca managed to raise no less than 14 championships, to be exact six Argentine leagues and eight international cups. Always distinguished by his tremendous courage and grit in the field of play, as the time he scored his 100th goal with Colón de Santa Fe, minutes after tearing ligaments in his right knee.

His record stood at 227 xeneize therefore fall as the fifth scorer Argentine football history. One of the unforgettable moments of his career occurred in November 2000 when he scored two goals to Iker Casillas to give the victory against Real Madrid Boca, the Intercontinental Cup final.

Before giving a lap to say goodbye to the fans who so idolizes, Palermo said between sobs: "This moment is unique. I'm more than happy. I never thought I would receive from the people a show of affection like this . It's hard to quit football, but it was already decided. "

"Titan" was a step not very lucky Villarreal, Betis and Alaves. He could not win the European football glory, and his return to the Boca Juniors won five consecutive titles. A task was left pending, but only last year, Maradona was given the opportunity he had long coveted, and failed to score a goal in the 2010 World Cup.

Atletico complies with Manzano

Last summer, Atletico Madrid went on vacation with the best spirit for many years. The achievement of the UEFA Europa League was the first great joy from that double and mythologized. The Atletico fans champion again and feel excited about the project team sports. The European title reinforced the position of Quique Sanchez Flores on the bench and was key to the two stars, Diego Forlan and Kun Aguero, will remain on the team with the ability to continue growing. One Year Later: Who has seen and Who sees you. This summer and turns to look at what we are accustomed Atleti: uncertainty in the sports project and more distance between the owners and the fans.

The recently concluded season ended with a Quique desgastadísimo a desnortado Forlan and Aguero sick of everything. So, the first to catch the Villadiego was coach of Madrid, which was not renewed the contract, and shortly later became the Kun who announced his personal and irrevocable decision to abandon ship. And then began one of those stories that just passed to Atleti, the largest shareholder paddling in one direction and the President pulling the other way. Namely: Gil Marin shoved between his eyebrows that the best option for the bench rojiblanco was Luis Enrique, while Cherry moved to probe Joaquin Caparros. And as often happens in these cases, one by one, the house without sweeping.