Transfers notorious (IV): Denilson Betis

Taking advantage of the return of Real Betis to the top flight, we return to the serial high-profile signings that we will follow during the remainder of summer. The fourth installment, after Figo to Real Madrid , Barcelona Rivaldo and Mendieta to Lazio , is led by the most expensive signing in the history Betis, Denilson de Oliveira.

The same day that Oviedo had defender Franck Rabarivony and Claudio Ranieri, Valencia coach, dismissed for its staff to Argentine goalkeeper Jorge Gustavo Campagnuolo in Seville began the 'fever Denilson'. The Brazilian was in charge of encouraging the transfer market in 1998, exactly 13 years ago and one day, was presented as new player of Betis in praise of crowds, with Manuel Ruiz de Lopera in a state of ecstasy have been hiring one player with more projection of Brazil, where the ranks of the Sao Paulo-based and dribbles and bicycles down the left flank, shocked the world.

Denilson, which had also shown interest in Barcelona, ​​then became the most expensive signing in football history, costing 5,350 million pesetas. Those over 30 million exceeded the record then, when Ronaldo left the club to sign for Inter Milan in exchange for 26 kilos. Denilson came to Seville preceded by a great Copa America in 2007, and sought ways advertising hook. His feints and dodges blinded Ruiz de Lopera, who despite not having a coach after the sudden march of Luis Aragones, opted for the player by a figure more than sickening.

The untimely injury to Jonathan Soriano

The same day that turned crazy Thiago defenders of Bayern Munich and emerged as the leading man preseason Barcelona , yesterday re-signed a goal in the defeat to Manchester, another player, probably with the same enthusiasm and same will be saying goodbye to a season for him was nothing more than a test. Jonathan Soriano had the misfortune of trying to find a shot and found the Bavarian central Tymoshchuk. Folded and fell they had to bring medical care.

The former jewel of Espanyol will be about a month and a half off the pitch, an unforeseen event that has prevented him from traveling to the U.S. with the rest of the Barça just as her most began to like Guardiola, where he ranked in Audi Cup holder in His injury also could also truncate a possible move to another computer, but the real goal of Soriano this spring was to please and convince the current coach of Barcelona.

France gets in the way from Spain to the 2014 World Cup

It's been just over a year since our chest looks a star, from Iniesta made us happy raging in South Africa. But football does not stop, and although we are three years old more to boast of being the reigning World Champions, the fact is that the views are already in retained the title in 2014, which will host the World Cup in Brazil. At the moment this Saturday has made ​​the draw for the qualifiers, and between the rivals, a true 'coco', France.

The Gauls, after World pauper, and journeyed not seeded. The Laurent Blanc, seeking redemption after several high-profile failures, will be the main headache for Vicente del Bosque, who have been drawn in a group, the I, which also are not so well known selections such as Belarus, Georgia Finland. For the World Cup qualify directly for the first nine in each group, while the eight best second pass to the playoffs. In 2005, with Aragones on the bench, the Red and played this-or-die playoff against Slovakia.

Pastore, PSG in exchange for 43 million: the chiefs are encouraging the market

It has become the most expensive signing in the history of French football. Javier Pastore (06/20/1989), one of the most sought after players in the market and came to play for Barcelona or Real Madrid, has signed for PSG to change eye to the data of 43 million euros, making after the transfer of fellow Kun Aguero to Manchester City, the second most powerful transaction in terms of money this summer. Failing that Neymar give the 'I do' to Real Madrid or Barcelona Cesc landfall at a price as yet unknown, what is clear is that the PSG has a dramatic effect with this becoming a full international to at 22 has dazzled in Palermo Italy after doing earlier in his first team, Talleres de Cordoba, and Hurricane .

The people who are not very start you'll wonder why the PSG has been spent as pasture if in recent seasons has barely made ​​a noise in this area. Yes, it's what you're thinking. The new owner of the entire French capital is none other than Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, relative (cousin say) the owner of Malaga, Abdullah bin Nasser Al Thani and the nth Arab sheik is done with a club. Currently, there are now Manchester Cit , and the above Malaga and now PSG pulling those new 'head' with new money, which are encouraging the football market.

Malaga illusion, line by line

Perhaps it was a young man burdened by the uneven evolution of his team who, for some autumnal walk the beaches of Malaga, the sand found an old lamp that seemed to have no value. Reminiscent of old stories and tales of his childhood proceeded, not without shame, rubbing the lamp with the illusion that arises from within an everlasting smile blue wizard to grant three wishes. For a moment, a glimmer of hope seemed to awaken a smile, but the lamp remained unmoved. The young man continued his way, amused at how naive for doing so. However, he kept that old lamp, she liked it. Some days passed, and Malaga CF officially announced that Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser Al Thani was the new owner of the club.

Son, who would say a couple of years ago, one of the great animators of the summer market, not only in Spain but in all Europe. With an experienced substantial, several important reinforcements over a base and revenues provided at the end of last season, Malaga seems destined to higher levels are used to. As usual, some people put the outcry about the ethics of building a team based book, but as they are the things in our game, more predictable, so be who animates the picture. Not come to meet the two giants, but perhaps to encourage the chasing pack.

About Neymar, his desire ... and Adebayor

Rebel Brazilian media that Jose Mourinho, who was in Switzerland yesterday explaining why his statements after the Champions Barça-Madrid, phoned Neymar after elimination of Brazil in the Copa America and he said something like "boy , come over here " . Although I can not imagine picking up the phone to Portuguese and in that frame of mind, and that's my problem, the issue is that it can call to keep talking about the possible arrival of Brazilian at Real Madrid. The question now raised, or come to me asking, is whether the arrival of the young talent is as necessary as the paint from the capital.

It seems, or I give it, it is imperative to sign a player "that illusion." As Florentino Perez had to meet each summer with the obligation to spend a pasture on a player, whether or not necessary for the team or whether or not the specific request of the coach, who is now also sports manager. In any case, I understand that if Real Madrid is finally Neymar services is that Mourinho will be given the nod, although the template that has the Luso already has pieces in the field covering the position of player of Santos. Without going any further, Cristiano Ronaldo. Stepping back a bit, Sahin. And trouble, Kakà, that one day it must.

Joaquin Caparros, the challenge of Neuchatel Xamax

I wanted to talk a few weeks ago of Neuchatel Xama x, a Swiss group which currently holds the last position of the championship and this summer was done with two players of Spanish nationality. On the one hand, Victor Sanchez, the Barcelona squad than last season on loan at Getafe was and was not in the plans of Pep Guardiola. The other, David Navarro, from Valencia, known, among other things, the wide range of inputs that caused them to be suspended six months by UEFA punched Burdisso and more recently for a couple of elbows to Fernando Llorente and Javi Martinez. Sonny Anderson, a former 'gunman' Barcelona, ​​would also be the protagonist of this post, but its release on a bench in the sports management and has been so short that Joaquin Caparros will be his substitute .

Yes Caparros, who for nearly a decade coaching in our championship, first in Seville, then later in the Sports and Athletic, has accepted the challenge to replace the fleeting Anderson, who lasted only two games on the bench of Neuchatel. The reason? Being defeated in the first two league matches. That, in previous seasons, not the position would cost the coach of this team has not won anything for over 20 years, but passed on to Bulat Chagaev, a tycoon with a lust for greening Chechen old laurels in his new club the decision was irrevocable: the street. Chagaev is the one who pulls the strings, although the president, or maybe puppet is Andrei Rudakov, former Spartak Moscow player who was selected by tycoon once confirmed to possess the majority of shares in the club , on May 12. The owner of Neuchatel, which has come to declare that they know your fortune because "I do not count my money," one can not say that much has been scratching his pocket and it is likely that all the additions he has made to date is that of the best Caparros, who has signed it for only one season.

Valencia, a good home for Sergio Canales

Missing confirmation from Real Madrid and Valencia, but everything indicates it will be a matter of hours completed Sergio Canales loan at all Unai Emery. The data point to a or two -year assignment to ché box, which will take care of your data and will, in turn, a player in full projection and the current champ butler had no place. A good destination for to continue tilling the draft great player a year ago forged Channels Racing Santander, just before the leap , seen apparently in vain, to much of our league.

Canales, who is currently with the combined Sub'20 concentrated in Colombia, where he played the World Cup in that category was very difficult to get into the schemes of Jose Mourinho, who last season and did not give the minutes needed to toughen and become Real Madrid claim. The intention was to continue in Spain Sergio at all costs, even though groups like the French Lille had asked about him. Eventually her wish has come true and one landed in Valencia which also has jurisdiction in a good couple or Piatti.

Thiago simply dazzles

It is advertised in the media, and not only this summer but in previous ones, the dorsal '4 'Barcelona is reserved for Cesc Fabregas. His reunion with his former house has been expanded this spring as directly and another part of it has defied being awarded the coveted advertisers and others looked back to his days in Pep Guardiola. Thiago Alcántara A bit has imported the alleged award and he, with all the same nerve that characterizes the green has been done with a number that apparently seen this preseason, is not great.

As shown, the display in the Audi Cup A tournament with a poster of the most interesting in which Thiago literally went off. First to Internacional of Porto Alegre, where he managed to sign one of the two goals. In the final against Bayern Munich a whole, adding two (the second one a delight) and showing a class from which many were captivated. Despite his youth, he is seen wood that word better not to mention the time and a perfect relay to the current Barca midfield, which has in its ranks with men untouchable like Xavi, Iniesta Keita Busquets or alternatives or Mascherano.

Atletico is compounded with the unknown Stromsgodset

First official game of the season at the Vicente Calderon and first win of the wards of Gregorio Manzano, who despite qualifying railroaded apparently suffered more than expected (2-1) to the Norwegian Stromsgodset unknown, leaving an obvious lack latent rate in a meeting where the parish also starred red and white, who was willing, through banners, branded as "traitor" Kun Aguero and send a little message to David de Gea, who have spent a few months to share a dressing room to be arch due the rivalry between City and Manchester United.

With nostalgia (or rage, or anger) on one side of which are gone, and the uncertainty of yet another project that raises more doubts than hopes, Gregorio Manzano began his second career forward with an eleven Atletico quite appealing. With Joel in goal-to be seen whether their ownership extends to competition from Asenjo and Courtois, a defense which was the Portuguese Silvio or two of the untouchables as Luis Filipe and Dominguez, midfield and up with names not negligible as Tiago, Gabi, Reyes, Adrian and Forlan, who days earlier had been the Copa America with Uruguay and has hardly enjoyed the summer vacation.

Ibrahimovic magic continues

Between signings, rumors and denials, the teams are preparing for next season and accumulated minutes of shooting. One of the tournaments that has raised most interest has been the luxurious Audi Cup at their poster: Barcelona champion after defeating Bayern Munich in the final, Milan and Porto Alegre International. These last two settle the third and fourth place with victory for the Brazilians on penalties , which also sort out all Rossoneri defeated Bayern. The best of the match, a goal by Ibrahimovic heel after a great play of its team.

Robinho started on the right flank, in the video, from the second 16 -, four hits after three different players, the ball was in the International network. Robinho from the side to Seedorf, who was at the peak of the area. The Dutch, with great class, first again to Robinho who had followed the play, and this to Ibrahimovic, within the small area marked heel in perfect execution. When playing this way, no defensive system is good enough.

Kun Aguero is Manchester City

It ends the saga of the summer transfer market in Europe: Kun Aguero is a player of Manchester City. Frustrated his move to Real Madrid and Juventus, the Argentine striker stops in the English team which will partner compatriot Carlos Tevez.

Did you imagine Sergio Aguero become City player for the season 2011 / 2012? Frankly, we doubt it, since it was an open secret that the Argentine wanted to stay in Madrid, but change clubs. However, their arrival was not the whole rumor merengue to news Kun concrete and finally had to find a new club to play after he was publicly expressing his desire to leave Atletico Madrid.

Kun finally arrives at the Premiere League. The player himself announced the news via his Twitter account. Aguero has signed a five-year contract with the English and have a buyout clause of 45 million euros.

Does this change will be good striker?

Source: Brand

Kun Aguero signed for Manchester City

It was ten o'clock at night when the Kun Aguero, via his Twitter account , giving tremendous game players through this social network confirmed its new destination: "I'm already a player in the City. Happy to be in this club in this city. Thank you all for the welcome and welcome! ". Another of the great operas of the summer is finally closed, in exchange for 45 million euros.

And the feeling that closes without the full knowledge of the player. As if signed by the City as a matter of discarding, choosing the least bad of the destinations. The leap without a net that made ​​the Kun two months ago, when openly declared that he wanted to leave Atletico Madrid, he received the welcome they expected. Surely the thought that he would rain Argentina offers from Madrid, Barcelona, ​​Manchester United or Chelsea, first class equipment. But between that almost everyone has a good front cover, and that the policy option Atletico dynamite at the Bernabeu, it seems that Kun had to choose between Juventus and City.

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What we left the Copa America 2011

The 2011 edition of the Copa America left us a special taste. On the one hand, the failure of the favorites Brazil and hosts Argentina, who reminded us that it is the extraordinary roster of players, the technical work is essential and irreplaceable.

Brazil showed us no jogo bonito, as dragging the ugly stage with Dunga as coach. Menezes was attempted to be more offensive, but clearly and with a defense that was leaking.

Meanwhile, with Batista as Argentina coach was disappointing from head to toe. Despite having attackers luxury, never caught on a collective rather than individuals.

It has therefore been more than just the victory of Uruguay in the tournament. Celeste was simply the best selection. Unlike the aforementioned teams, never lost her courage, and all worked jointly as a unified and strong.

The famous Uruguayan claw was seen once more, showing that the fourth place obtained in the last World Cup was no matter of chance but a sustained work. It also has two large props such as Luis Suarez and Diego Forlan, important both in the final as in previous meetings.

In no time his final opponent, is Paraguay, was at his height. The game mean and virtuosity of the Guarani no way they bill, and neither the traditionally strong defense was able to make a difference. Sorry for the 'Tata' Martino, who raised the wrong party. Uruguay won the title number 15 in the Copa America, and as they may be emerging as a resurgent power of soccer in South America, after being overshadowed for years by Brazil and Argentina are now in decline.

We can not fail to mention the surprises of the contest. On one side was Peru, which ended in third place and may even give more. Without the presence of its most media Farfan and Pizarro, who put the team and the shoulder were Guerrero and Vargas, very outstanding performances of men slaughtered Chiroque, one of the best in the Cup

The mentioned Guerrero is in the crosshairs of European clubs after stand as the top scorer of the tournament. Peruvian defense was also very efficient ... all thanks to the arrival of coach Sergio Markarian capable.

Impossible to ignore Venezuela, with a more sustained Peru (takes more time with his coach Farias) also achieved recognition as one of the best teams. A great improvement is experienced by the Vinotinto and Arango veterans have joined the strikers Miku Fedor, Rondon and midfielder Rincon. If one of the Cinderellas of the Latin American football, have surprised and wanting more.

Two selectionsthat much was expected, namely Colombia and Chile, they stumble in games 'accessible' in theory. And the guests of the CONCACAF, Mexico and Costa Rica, simply did not measure up.

What do you think should be done with Kaka to Real Madrid?: The question of the week Football Notes

Like every Tuesday, here we are again with another edition of our Question of the Week. And this time, our protagonist is Kaka. The frenetic pace of the sports press has had time to cheer and crush in just one week. After a good debut against Los Angeles Galaxy, and many rushed to say that Kaka had returned. Two bad games later, Kaka no longer fits. Here we think that neither too much nor too little. That is still too early to see if doing a good preseason to the end, we again have a good Kaka, or take it for impossible.

What do you think should be done with Kaka to Real Madrid?

Would you give another chance this season? Would you try to sell it? Why minimum accept his transfer? Think you never see the Brazilian to his best? Where do you think your problems lie to pay as formerly? Anyway, we want to review your deep you should bear much everything that involves the most disappointing signing of the second stage of Florentino Perez. And as always, you can do in our notes section Football Responses .

River's drama lasts only one year, the Argentine soccer forever

About a month ago confirmed what many foretold: the descent of the National B River . In Argentina, and Buenos Aires, the fans are pulling millions of hair at the historic decline in at least one of their football history. To recover the category River Plate Almeyda has relied on to the bench despite his inexperience and has secured the services of players but showed signs of a few years ago, they were half in the old continent and have seen a return to home, despite it being a ruin, it might be helpful. So, Fernando Cavenaghi or Chori Dominguez are two major signings made ​​by the whole band, but after what the AFA has decided reinforcements with intent to return to the top flight could be stopped. Is why? Because unless finish in the last four in B, Rivera returned back to the top flight of Argentine football.

Julio Grondona and company have chosen to extend the First Division championship merging with the National B, so the 2012/2013 season could be, if you were just confirming this action on 18 October at a special meeting, about 40 teams fighting for the same tournament. The organization of it is still a real mystery because neither those who have been thought of yet proposed how to do it, although the style could be similar to that currently has the Brazilian football. Anyway, the upcoming first season no team down and not only that, but go up, if nobody prevents earlier, a jug of sets to which they do not end up worth more down the post 16 of the National B.

Uruguay, the best example of an organizer is not critical

He finished the Copa America with Uruguay lifting the trophy champion. It was a tournament that has not been brilliant football player, scored more for the trade and know how to win, lessons that they have well learned the Celeste. A team that at times seems to be split between his strong defense and attack his glossy, connected both by midfielders perhaps better known for his work and travel by its quality and vision. A selection that does not have the organized means to assemble the pieces around, so that seems vital in football, but it is not.

For some time this part is heard here and there of what this team lacks a creative midfielder, as if the problems of a team game revolve around the absence of that figure in midfield. In Football Notes and discussed the issue several months ago. There is no doubt that having a player of such features is an asset to any club, have in the team that player is displayed, who can find the best partner to leave in place and positional advantage over the opponent. But depending on how you interpret the game is not a basic feature for victory, not even football. There are other ways.

¿Tournament 38 teams in Argentina?

A championship 38 teams? The latest rumor / scoop that revolves around the Argentine soccer is that from next year, restructuring the format of the tournament first-including most of the second division teams. Fact or Fiction? Truth or cigar smoke?

River Plate since dropped to second division has been much talk of "the hand that would give the FAA" to return to first. The latest news about this is that from next year clubs second would become first a restructuring of the championship.

This would imply that the tournament first-pass have 20 to 38 teams and is played for a year with a structure something special. It is said that this would benefit the national government to have more games to televise and hence (a priori) would collect more money from advertising.

However it would be an unprecedented event in the world and that it would be a tournament with an exaggerated amount of equipment: Cups only to have system of groups and elimination playoff clubs have so many participants.

In return we must say that the AFA has always been known for circulating news of big changes have always fallen through the cracks as the elimination of the system averages and resume the old structure of the annual championship.

Is it true or just a "sale of smoke" on a large scale? What do you think, dear reader, about this change? Would it benefit the Argentine soccer? We want to hear from you.

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Bojan Krkic: start flying

Looking back looking back and seeing what he thought about twelve months ago Bojan makes you realize how things can change in a certain time. Krkic one year ago nobody was discussing its continuity . Its season finale, which unseated crucial goals Ibrahimovic signed for Barcelona, ​​caused only a few discuss whether or not it was appropriate to continue to have the kid. The point is that Bojan went on to win the job based on goals and effort, often coming off the bench and becoming unexpected shake-up. Furthermore, although it remains an anecdotal, defied the curse of '9 ' since Guardiola directs the first team. Of course, could not break the trend of that now look back with smiles and happiness Alexis Sanchez.

Bojan goes to Rome, where he will wear the '14 'in honor of Cruyff and Henry. An entity in reconstruction, acquired by the billionaire nth loose, and it will have on Luis Enrique at his head visible on the bench . The Spaniard is precisely the key that will open the lock that seemed to close the door to Linyola. By active and passive always said his goal was to stay at his beloved club, which has been raised, which has qualms about making goals in all categories for which it has passed. But like any patience, Bojan has also had its limits. And probably far from what he branded his heart, has embarked on an adventure that would ask the head.

Cazorla multiplied expectations Malaga

The new life is taking shape Malaga. If a little over a year we wrote in this same place that the Andalusian was acquired by one of several Arab sheiks, in this case Abdullah Bin Nasser Al-Thani, now it full justice to say that the illusion of truth begins to chew around the Rose Garden. After a year of apparent adaptation, to see what happens, to trust the project in Jesualdo Ferreira and fire the Portuguese to bring Manuel Pellegrini and see how it nevertheless suffered more than expected in the domestic championship, the owner of Malaga has opted to scratch his pocket for a project last booster, if the "fringe" does not prevent it, is nothing more and nothing less than Santi Cazorla.

In the absence of confirmation by Villarreal Malaga and the player himself, the Spaniard sheathed-white shirt the next five seasons, since the agreement is very close. Al-Thani had to checkout and pay about 20 million euros, plus some more on the concept of variables. Cazorla thus becomes the most expensive player in history Malacitana, honor that until recently belonged to Toulalan dates set, which cost half pass. With the arrival of Villarreal midfielder, Malaga complete a template if, before the arrival of Smith already had a ribbon, at least, higher than last year, now raises the stakes while awake but natural optimism between a hobby that is accustomed to hosting large players.

Media Schism: The LFP calls to radio stations a fee for the broadcasting of the matches

We are accustomed to TV rights change hands, to disputes over possession, the division between the clubs and the debate about the appropriateness of the game open. Nothing new. But the radio was that trench and shelter to welcome us when television did not provide the parties or liked other story. That is history. The radio can be part of the circus and audiovisual rights, as the Football League is calling on broadcasters a fee for the live broadcast of the matches in the first and second divisions. They have already spoken: the negative is emphatic, even to negotiate.

Not a new subject: Jesus Gil raised in his day, without success, such a possibility. Was also seen last winter in order to implement the fee for the second round, but failed to succeed. Now may be different. The LFP, with Astiazarán front, to equate to a model that already exists in Germany and Italy and the FIFA and UEFA also required for their matches in European competitions. The LFP is not alone in this proposal. Astiazarán argues that, with this measure, broadcasters will have better working conditions and products that will assess whether they should explode. All this while losing money.

The funny video of the day: Balotelli immature

Mario Balotelli has become a liar. This time has been in a friendly match against Los Angeles Galaxy when the Italian striker stood hand in hand with the goalkeeper and tries to overcome a "shot" ridiculous and insulting to his opponent.

You have to differentiate when it comes to resources-heel passes, truancy, or even a penalty to Panenka-and when a clear lack of respect for the opponent. This auction Balotelli reminds me of a penalty for heel whose video circulating on the Internet last week. Another example of trying to humiliate your opponent, devoid of sportsmanship.

After this act of Balotelli, Mancini did not hesitate for a second and quickly left the field, to make way for a fight between them. The City last season paid 28 million euros for the former Inter Milan. His appearances are rather rare, and destroying his character remains a huge talent. Beyond it.

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2011 Copa America: Uruguay, blunt Champion

Forecasts were met for the final of the Copa America 2011 and was proclaimed Champion Urugay to a convincing 3-0 defeat to Paraguay. A match that showed the huge difference between the potential of both selection and making the whole charrúa a more than worthy winner of the trophy. Tabarez were those least more during the championship, and finished crushing in its way, the Paraguayans.

For as we have said repeatedly throughout this Copa America, Uruguay does not practice the most brilliant football, but has adopted a running style to perfection. A style based on leverage their strengths, which are none other than his staunch defense and his prodigious attack. When Uruguay steals, does not relax in search of touch, but a direct seeking their offensive pillars: Diego Forlan and Luis Suarez. That couple has much of the credit of the victory of heaven.

What does the Atletico Madrid Thibaut Courtois?

Last Friday, the official did Atletico Madrid through its website the arrival of Thibaut Courtois. A Belgian goalkeeper just 19 years, arriving on loan from Chelsea. A few weeks ago that the London club was bought RC Genk of 9 million euros, and aware that for the time being a permanent fixture in the blues is Petr Cech, have decided to seek a momentary output to go to class fogueando .

The massive projection of Courtois and high raw material treasures is not disputed, but what for Atletico with his arrival? The balance of the cons seem considerably heavier than the pros. For starters, the rojiblanco should be aware that a club level can not loan players they pursue, but property. These things are bread for today, hunger tomorrow. There appears to take a long term project. Atlético should be devoted to train their own players and not about to put them to other clubs such as Chelsea in this case.

Racing, two million to work wonders

More than two million euros. It could be a higher figure if the Racing lightened over the template, but this is not about the troops. That is money that the club Santander, immersed in the Insolvency Act, is intended for signings. Not to undertake assignments, it is a utopia, but to deal with wages and other costs that new hires would bring. The club will have to manage to get that money the most, as the template Hector Cuper has gaps in some key positions.

Making use of the Insolvency Act, the Betis club avoided relegation unpaid administrative category, since none of the promises of Syed Ali arrived in any port. The creditors' voluntary bankruptcy offers a solution to all those who are insolvent and can not afford the payments to your creditors. With this measure, all employees of the club, including players, are guaranteed the timely payment, and debt to those creditors gradually fulfilled.

Alexis Sanchez and Barcelona is

Chilean striker Alexis Sanchez and FC Barcelona is. The former Udinese player reaches Guardiola set to become the first player from Chile to play at the Catalan team.

Alexis is the first signing made by the Barcelona in the preseason. Will be presented next Monday at the Paris Chamber of Camp Nou after passing a medical and sign the contract at the club offices.

Chilean striker Barcelona has cost 26 million euros, more than 11.5 million more in the form of variables. If contract ensures that FC Barcelona will be linked to team for five seasons.

The big question is whether it will have a place among the owners (Guardiola Villa To sit on the bench or Peter to let him rise to Alexis?) And, above all, if fitness is complemented with the biggest star of Pep: Lionel Messi.

Source: Brand

FC Barcelona closes in the end, the signing of Alexis Sanchez

After weeks of rumors, negotiations, statements, news and covers, at last we get rid of a soap opera of the summer and we can say that Alexis Sanchez is a new player of FC Barcelona. This was made ​​official this afternoon through its website the Blaugrana in a deal estimated at Udinese with a not insignificant 37.5 million euros (26 11'5 fixed and variable).

Very high price, but as we said after the signing of Fabio Coentrao by Real Madrid , when the best clubs in the world bite the more modest door to take her star is not difficult to make them scratch their pockets full . This time, the ship has not been forced to yield to the claims of the Italian team, being a request of Pep Guardiola.

Paraguay is the other finalist for the America's Cup

Paraguay stops en route to Venezuela and get into the final of the Copa America. Martino's team managed to reach the decisive stage after drawing goalless in regulation time and prevail in the definition from the Twelve Steps.

The Paraguayan soccer team tied once in the Copa America and continues to advance. After a scoreless 90 minutes, which was more than Paraguay Venezuela (the Venezuelan team scoring achievement which was canceled).

The definition of penalties, Justo Villar was able to hold the auction of Lucena. The Paraguayans managed to score all the penalties that executed. Here's a summary of the meeting left at the next video.

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On Saturday, Peru and Venezuela will play the match for third place on Sunday while Paraguay and Uruguay will contest the final. Notably, Paraguay comes to deciding match of the tournament without reaping victories: tied all their group matches and then drew with Brazil in the quarterfinals and semifinals with Venezuela, making both teams beat on penalties in definition.

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Copa America 2011: Paraguay, a finalist based on ties

It was almost six o'clock in the morning in Spain, when Paraguay became a finalist in the 2011 Copa America. He was leaving to Venezuela through a perfectly executed penalty shoot-out and stop taking advantage of Lucena Justo Villar. It is without doubt the goalkeeper who must be most proud of the combined Guarani. If Paraguay has reached the final, has been greater because of it. Since their forwards have not helped to win games, at least ex Valladolid goalkeeper has avoided losing them. Paraguay is the first choice in the history of the America's Cup reaching the final without winning a single game: Five games, five draws. Three of them goalless.

A baggage too poor for a title contender, but in the end they will have to do with the hard rock of Uruguay. However, the 'Tata' Martino already left in the lurch Brazil and Venezuela without merit, receiving many clear chances, at the mercy of his opponent, yet overcoming all obstacles to the lottery of the penalty spot.

Manchester City sign striker to find the perfect

Sulaiman Al-Fahim. This is the name that leapt to the history of a club with 131 years of existence. From being a regular club in the temperate zone of the table to rub shoulders with the greats, petrodollars through. Have not yet reached the success you crave, and that even an exorbitant investment can ensure immediate success, but last season and won the FA Cup and qualifying for the Champions desired. There have been few and cheap signings made : brothers Kolo and Yaya Toure, Lescott, Kolarov, Barry, De Jong, Milner, David Silva ... but there is a position you seem determined to take the rest and in which there have been about the wisdom: the front.

The owners of City understand that games are won with goals and repair expense to give his coach the best alternatives on the market, but in other positions of equal or greater importance is not so great effort. It will be money. The latest in sonar, three usual this summer market: Neymar, Alexis Sanchez and Aguero, the latter which seems to have a greater chance of becoming a citizen. In this post we will review all the strikers who have reached the Etihad Stadium since September 1, 2008 landing the Magi sheikhs in the English club.

UEFA created the 'Award for Best Player in Europe'

I have never been called too much attention to awards like the Golden Ball Although they are a good recognition, are not nearly as transcendent as any title. At the end of the day, we are talking about individual awards in a sport in which the key is in the collective. It seemed like good news that the Golden Ball and FIFA World Player merge. They rewarded the same, in a short space of time, and the winners often coincide. However, Platini also wants a dose of leadership and a partnership between UEFA and ESM (European Sports Media), was born the award for Best Player in Europe.

What is the difference with the FIFA Golden Ball? Actually, not many. It is noted that the award for Best Player in Europe "will recognize the best player regardless of nationality, who play in a European club in the territory of a member federation of UEFA." And really, is not that what the Golden Ball? The biggest stars playing in Europe, so it seems very complicated, with all due respect, do players deserving of this award playing in a league outside the Old Continent.

Uruguay defeated Peru and is a finalist in Copa America

Uruguay is already a finalist in the Copa America. The whole sky defeated Peru in the semifinals and awaits the winner of the semifinal between Paraguay and Venezuela to play in the decider.

Luis Suarez was the leading figure in the semifinal match of Copa America between Uruguay and Peru. The striker scored both goals that gave victory to the team Tabarez: Both goals came early in the second half, 52 to 57 minutes. The first was a rebound of a shot midway Forlan, the second in a counterattack which was just, eluded the goalkeeper and scored the empty net.

Then I leave the best moments of the match in the next video.

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With two goals scored Luis Suarez adds 3 so far in the tournament and is the top scorer in the Copa America with Sergio Aguero.

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Copa America 2011: Luis Suarez Peruvian liquid sleep

Few minutes ago that it has completed the first semifinal of the 2011 Copa America. It faced Uruguay and Peru, and this time the logic has been imposed for the whole Uruguayan beat 2-0 and is distinguished as the first finalist of the competition. So far the dream has come from Peru, a selection from the hand of Sergio Markarian has reached levels more distant teams to more power, thanks to team play, commitment and tactical rigor.

But this time the opponent was a major. Uruguay is the clear favorite for overall victory after eliminations of Brazil and Argentina, but even with both teams present their choices would remain high. It's not a brilliant team, but they have very clear ideas and know how to carry them out. Uruguay is a group who live on their defensive solidity and attacking power. No need to chew their moves. On the contrary, they displayed a very direct football. However, this is enough for them to put in tremendous problems for your opponent.

Do you think Alexis Sanchez needed more than Cesc for Barca?: The question of the week Football Notes

The FC Barcelona on Monday began its preseason, so far no new faces despite the fact that if the press was, Alexis Sanchez and Cesc would have already signed several days ago. Pep Guardiola on Tuesday gave his first press conference of the preseason, and of course the names of both players came to the fore. Very surprising was to see that when asked whom he considered most indispensable both Blaugrana coach did not hesitate, saying that Alexis. His remarks motivate our Question of the Week:

Do you think Alexis Sanchez needed more than Cesc for Barca?

Guardiola is sure his motives are more than reasonable, but here we seek feedback from our readers. Do you think it is important to include Alexis rather than Cesc? Why? Do not you are asking about Arsenal's efforts to break away from his club, which seem to be reciprocated by the whole FC Barcelona? We remind you that it is important that you should bear much us your opinion through the Notes section Football Responses .

Argentina and Colombia are on the road

We have the semifinalists of the 2011 Copa America. Surprisingly down nearly all of the favorites to win the title, and even among the four candidates highlights the large figure of a South American soccer could say that all teams have opportunities, because the level was fairly even in the tournament.

For starters, Uruguay won its classification semis after beating Argentina in a penalty shootout. At the party, historically known as "Classic Rio de la Plata", we witness an exciting duel fought at the level expected. Table charrúa just went ahead after 5 minutes through Diego Perez. But Gonzalo Higuain drew level soon, putting all matched.

But since there were no more goals within the regulation time or overtime, although shots were fired at the club, canceled goals and great performances from goalkeeper Romero loa Muslera . The Uruguayan goalscorer (Perez) was ejected and then Mascherano did the same. So in the round of penalty kicks decided everything. The player taking the maximum lack well defined, but Muslera himself interrupted the auction of Carlos Tevez, dismissing the hosts.

Who will hit the Uruguayan will be Peru combined. The selected Inca won a great victory against Colombia on 2 goals against 0. The authors of the goals were Carlos Lobaton and Juan Manuel Vargas , but also highlight the tireless work of Paolo Guerrero. Besides defense, led by Alberto Rodríguez (Sporting Braga Portuguese player) was very well planted.

Colombia dominated the second half but on 65 minutes the biggest star Radamel Falcao Garcia coffee missed a penalty. The luck was not on the Colombian side, as one of his props twice crashed the ball into the post, we talk about Dayro Moreno. Meanwhile, the Peruvians had clear arrivals attacking the penalty area, and one executed by a lack crashed in Yepes Vargas, being used by Lobaton who made ​​it 1-0.

Despite attempts to 'curls' goalkeeper Raul Fernandez was very attentive guarding the valleys of Peru. Thus came the second goal thanks to good play by Guerrero and top end of the "loco" Vargas. Thus Peru got something I could not since 1997: reach the semifinals of the Copa America. Everything from the hand of a great coach such as Sergio Markarian.

Should Batista go to the front of the Argentina team?

The Argentina soccer team was eliminated from the Copa America quarter-final against Uruguay. Continental tournament for the team was a big disappointment albiceleste. Given this result, should Sergio Batista, the current coach to step aside?

Little was made in this footballing Argentina Copa America. Won three matches and drew a Costa Rican with a selected semi-professional (comprised mostly of players under 22). The big stars did not appear in all its dimensions: Messi, Tevez and Aguero had more failures than successes.

Apparently, the equipment level is in decline and in this situation are many who wonder if Batista is the man to return to the Argentina team that boasted the reputation some years ago.

On the one hand it is noteworthy that a coach who takes little time in office: he took late last year after a few months as interim coach. On the other hand, his previous career as a coach is not noted for great accomplishments, except for the gold medal achieved in the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games.

A few years ago who was in charge of youth teams with which was not too successful: it failed to qualify for the 2012 London Olympics or the World Cup Egypt 2009 after the Argentina team was champion in 2005 and 2007.

Will Batista reverse this situation or should take a step to the side after such a failure? The word, dear readers, do you.

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Jose Angel, present and future for the left side of the Roma

Finally it has closed the transfer of Jose Angel from Sporting Gijon to Rome by approximately EUR 4.5 million, which could reach 5 by objectives. The Spaniard took months searching for a solution that might provide a qualitative leap from that market last winter was about to sign for Malaga. Earlier this summer it seemed that he had done with FC Barcelona, ​​but negotiations were dashed and Luis Enrique has finally come to take him to his Roman project.

Luis Enrique, as well sportinguista, is aware of what's happening in the College Football Dizziness, and knows that Jose Angel is probably the most talented of the quarry from David Villa. A player who was part of the U-21 staff of the Spanish who recently became champion of Europe , was ahead in his post Dídac Vilà.

Cote, as he likes to be called, is a player I were very impressed the first time I saw him play. It was a preseason Sporting in which part-grown players summoned by Manolo Preciado to participate with the first team. With his brash, soon showed his qualities, which since then have only cemented. In my opinion, is the left-most projection of Spanish football, and I miss him the least in the senior team before too long.

Results Polls NDF: The front of Real Madrid

Last Thursday we published a survey on the front of Real Madrid . We wanted to know the views and preferences of our readers, and 953 responses later, thank you very much everyone for the great participation, we share with you the results.

How important to you Higuain and Benzema?

The first thing noted is the great support he has Gonzalo Higuain. The 'Pipit' worked very hard in his first season as Real Madrid, always leaving the bench and even received some criticism. Eventually, he became the owner of Front Royal, and only a serious injury last season he was deprived of his post. His absence has not nullified the path, and Argentina is still preferred for the attack.

Brazil and Argentina, eliminated in the quarterfinals of Copa America

Weekend of surprises in the Copa America. The two top contenders for the title, Argentina and Brazil were eliminated in the quarterfinals at the hands of Uruguay and Paraguay. Venezuela was also a surprise stop en route to Chile.

Peru had already put the first installment of surprise elimination in the quarter to Colombia (which had a good first step). Then it was Uruguay who managed to twist the forecasts: the host team beat Argentina, who had played the last two finals of this tournament. Definition was in penalties after 90 minutes matched 1 to 1 with goals from Perez and Higuain. From the twelve-step all the players managed to turn Carlos Tevez except the top of which was contained by Muslera, who became the hero of the game.

Brazil suffered the same fate as Argentina. The tournament champion was eliminated on penalties by Paraguay after goalless draw in regulation. However, unlike the definition on penalties by Argentina and Uruguay, Brazil and Paraguay was one where the errors were prevalent: the Brazilians failed to convert four penalties, while the Paraguayans miscarry two became two.

Finally, Venezuela stopped on the way to Chile after winning by 2 to 1 with goals from Vizcarrondo and Cichero. Suazo scored for Borghi.

With these results, Uruguay will face Paraguay Peru in the semifinals and will do the same to Venezuela.

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2011 Copa America: Paraguay and Venezuela, surprising semifinalists at the expense of Brazil and Chile

Curiously, the four teams that left as favorites in these quarter-finals of the Copa America 2011-Argentina, Colombia, Brazil and Chile, have been killed by opponents, in theory, weaker. Equality is being highest in the competition, far from the 2007, which ended in goals in Europe to Brazil and Argentina met in the final. In this issue, both have been eliminated for the first time in its history before the semifinals. The level has equalized, but only because the choices are up more humble level, but because the two most powerful have diminished.

Obviously, I refer to Argentina, from which we have spoken , and Brazil. The Seleção could not pierce the goal of an extraordinary Justo Villar over 120 minutes. In fact, it was able to score a single goal or penalty shoot-out the pathetic, which ruled the four released. While the disastrous state of much conditioned grass pitch, Paraguay also had to suffer.

2011 Copa America: Uruguay Argentina eliminated, and the semifinals will be in Peru

The party more vibrant than we played in Copa America 2011, served to eliminate the host Uruguay, Argentina, after the epic cumulative expulsion, post trips, overtime and eventually the shootout. A course in which Muslera, Uruguayan goalkeeper, capped off his excellent performance throughout the game, stopping the firing of Tevez, the player the fans favorite Argentina.

Uruguay went ahead after 5 minutes, when Diego Perez drove to the net a clearing Romero. That goal was the first sign of what he had to beat Uruguay to do: take advantage of set pieces. Each free-kick into the public's heart shrank from Santa Fe, and the central couple formed by Milito and Burdisso, not only to waters in defending, but also unnecessary fouls committed by inviting the Uruguayan team to create new opportunities goal.

Klose and Cissé, old friends for Lazio

It is no longer the team that triumphed in Italy and Europe in the late nineties with Vieri, Salas, Crespo, Nedved or Nesta. With Cragnotti as president and trained by Eriksson, the millions that the company devoted to the Italian club Cirio gave way to the austerity of the years ahead. In a league and a Cup Winners Cup, the last to be played in that final against Mallorca, moved to a stage where the objectives were more modest. But last season, the team returned to Rome to see closely the higher echelons of the Italian table. To continue on these paths, the set of Edoardo Reja is one of the most moving in this summer market. Among his signings, two old friends for the front: the German and French Klose Cissé.

Both Mauro Zarate form with the attack of the Laziale, but the Argentine could leave if a team reaches the high claims of the Italian club for his transfer: 22 million euros. If so, Lazio would cover the front with two players without projection Zárate, but with more football behind him. Both made ​​their debut in calcium, so that adaptation is still unknown. Klose, 33, goes free after failing to renew contract with Bayern Munich and accept other offers such as Valencia. Meanwhile, Cisse has 29 springs and arrives at Rome's Olympic after paying 5.2 million for his new club Panathinaikos.

The fans of Sporting Gijon, outraged at the new gear from Kappa

I read half the new equipment Asturian Sporting Gijon was received with divided opinions , but I still have not found any sportinguista follower who likes the new shirt Kappa. A shirt that was filed Friday in El Molinón, with great expectation and with the rest of the equipment. When players jumped into the pitch with it, received it from the stands booing.

The reasons are obvious. We will not get the shirt itself, objectively, it's beautiful, beautiful, ugly or horrible. We will not enter into that debate because it is not necessary. This shirt is doomed from the outset because it simply does not represent the Sporting de Gijón. It goes against 106 years of tradition. Sporting, which is the Spanish club that longest-wearing red and white shirt, has become Blanquirroja. View from afar, hardly differ very fine red stripes to become a uniform similar to Real Zaragoza.

Is Cesc lower salary to play for Barcelona?

Cesc Fabregas seems willing to do anything to play for FC Barcelona next season. The player currently in the ranks of Arsenal would drop the salary to facilitate your arrival to the team FC Barcelona.

Cesc would be willing to deny a bonus of 2 million euros that was going to give Arsenal the next season and his salary would drop from 7 to 6 million euros to be re-Barcelona player. It seems that this spring, Cesc do not want the same thing happens as last year when he publicly stated his desire to leave Arsenal to go to Barcelona to finally stay in the England team.

However, in the way of Fabregas also intersect other clubs like Real Madrid and Manchester City is willing to offer to play a contract of 12 million euros gross per year.

What about him? We do not know, seems to be another drama of the transfer market.

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Polls Football Notes: The front of Real Madrid

The Real Madrid striker is starring in a soap opera of the transfer market. While Neymar Kun Aguero and GoLean in the 2011 Copa America , Real Madrid has started its preseason with Jose Mourinho saying that maybe the closest is is Adebayor . Personally, I think I just played with the press, but today several covers to Togo again placed close to the Bernabeu .

In turn, several Neymar state that is done, but Kun Aguero reaffirms that it will not play again with Atletico Madrid , and when asked about the Real, lets out a suspicious smile accompanied by vague answers.

In order to continue to give our readers the opportunity to participate and review the hottest topics of our game, we want to know what you think about ahead of Real Madrid. What you have left, what's missing, who prefer, who would sell ... Then we leave the survey, and early next week publish a new post with the results.

Copa America 2011: Brazil thrashed Ecuador, but leaves no doubt

Brazil must defeat came in his match against Ecuador to be in the quarterfinals of the Copa America 2011, and although he did a fairly convincing 4-2, those of Mano Menezes left little doubt towards their true potential in the tournament.

On the one hand, have made clear that Brazil will always be Brazil, and when the attackers have the day no one to stop. Yesterday we were so Neymar, like Robinho and Pato, assisted by an intermittent Goose and the right wing juggernaut called Maicon. The Inter side came into the eleven at the expense of Dani Alves, and after his great performance seems certain to be the occupant of that lane in the remainder of the championship.

Duck and Neymar signed a double each. The first, showing that although the scores on either the band or canarinha Milan striker is able to play center forward. And Neymar, while away from their best, showed his continued danger. Robinho in his back to eleven, proved to be a starter in this selection and if not checked, could have signed two bad goals from a void and an excellent shot at the pole.

Ends the first phase of Copa America with Brazil rout

Brazil thumped Ecuador in their final game in Group C of Copa America and secured first place in the same. Meanwhile, Venezuela and Paraguay tied and both were guaranteed their place in the next phase.

Finally, Brazil was able to play at the level of its claims and was dispatched with a win against Ecuador by 4 to 2, taking his first victory in the Copa America which leaves him as the leader of their group ahead of the quarterfinals. Goals: Duck doubles, Neyman and Caicedo. Following are highlights of the match.

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Meanwhile, Venezuela and Paraguay matched 3 to 3 and remained as second and third group B respectively. Rondon, Fedor and scored for the burgundy Perozo, while Alcaraz, Barrios and Rivera made to Paraguay. The summary of the meeting in the next video.

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These results complete the first phase of the Copa America and the 12 teams who started the tournament have already been eliminated 4: Bolivia, Ecuador, Mexico and Costa Rica. Below is the quarter-final fixture (Click image to enlarge).

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Uruguay and Chile say your pass to the quarterfinals

Finished Group C of Copa America. Uruguay beat Mexico and Chile to Peru. The Charruas are measured with Argentina in the quarterfinals and Chileans will do the same the second group B.

Uruguay beat Mexico 1 to 0 with goals from Alvaro Pereira after 14 minutes of play. It was the blue team's first win (which had accumulated up to that moment, two draws) and the third defeat of Mexico that is removed from the America's Cup without scoring points and having scored just one goal. Then I leave the best moments of the match.

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Meanwhile, the Chilean national team won its second victory in the Copa America, this time in Peru who won 1 to 0 with an own goal by midfielder Andre Carrillo goal when the game was ending. Then I leave the video with the highlights of the meeting.

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What is your best memory of the World Cup?: The question of the week Football Notes

Yesterday Monday, July 11, marked one year since the Spanish made ​​us touch the sky crowned champion in the 2010 World Cup . Andres Iniesta was the moment in which he starred for history with his goal in overtime against the Netherlands, but it would be unfair to forget the goals from Villa in the previous games, Casillas stops, the struggle of Llorente, the direction of Xavi, Pedrito races, Busquets work ... In short, from 23 players to each member of the coaching staff, all contributed their bit.

We want to celebrate the anniversary of the most important day in Spanish football through our Pegunta week, so between all share our memories. Therefore I ask:

What is your best memory of the World Cup?

Which party, player, action or goal you remember most strongly? What time you have been etched in the memory? Where did you live the final? How did you celebrate the victory? As sure most would say Iniesta's goal, we will try to circumvent it in search of greater originality. As always, we ask us in our section contestéis Football Notes Responses .

Messi to Argentina and reaches commands victory

After two disappointing matches, the Argentina football finally won in the 2001 edition of the Copa America, which is host. While the opponent was much lower (Costa Rica) it remains a very important result.

Highlighted the performance of Lionel Messi , insignificant in the two previous meetings (lean draws against Bolivia and Colombia) but uncovered in the east. It seems that you can really make a difference in this and any campus in the world. The Flea was involved in almost all the dangerous moves of the albiceleste, and gave numerous passes. Two of the goals of the match (the final score was 3-0) were due to his brilliant assists.

The eleventh holder introduced several changes, highlighting the attackers Ángel Di María, Gonzalo Higuain and Sergio Aguero especially, who scored two goals. The first goal came in the dying seconds of the start time after a shot from a distance of Gago (also a great party) which was rejected by the doorman 'tico' Moreira.

Argentina's powerful offense was vertical and quick, but as has become a constant in this selection, the defense left to see shortcomings and irregularities. Fortunately for the home side, Costa Rica did not take advantage, and Joel Campbell, perhaps the only man of danger was very lonely.

Kun scored again in the 53rd minute after a pass from Messi. Al Barça player often lacked mark only to close his great performance. The third goal was scored by Di Maria, thanks to a masterful ride good Leo.

The group led by the coach La Volpe did what I can, but Argentina's superiority was complete. Albiceleste selection now assured their place in the quarterfinals of the Copa America and will have to prove if it really reached the level desired.

Argentina thrashed Costa Rica and classifies the quarter

Argentina was finally Argentina. Batista's team won Checho by 3 to 0 to Costa Rica to qualify for the quarterfinals of the Copa America. Aguero was the scorer of the night and Messi the best player of his team.

Argentina was indebted to his liking. Playing at home, the albiceleste had harvested two draws in two submissions (one scoreless) and needed a win to give him oxygen and the tranquility of being in the quarterfinals. That victory came last night against Costa Rica.

Aguero opened the scoring on the half-time and doubled the beginning of the second. A Di Maria 65 minutes when he decreed the win marked the 3 to 0. Here are the goals and highlights of the match.

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Group A already has all their matches and finished with Colombia as group winner with 7 points, Argentina and second with 5 points, with 3 Costa Rica and Bolivia 1.

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Copa America 2011: Argentina marks a key quarter tango

There was fear, doubt and worry. After two draws in the first two days, and a bad image, the victory meant an obligation to Argentina in their match against Costa Rica. The opposite would have been an unmitigated disaster. But the victory came at the hands of Team Batista, and did so with solvency 3-0. The young team of Costa Rica was never a match for the hosts, who dominated the crash at will and certified to pass the quarterfinals. Messi, with a great performance, Aguero, who scored twice, and Gago were the highlights.

The Argentine DT introduced, unlike the second day, several changes to the eleven. Gago stood next to Mascherano, Di Maria with acting, surprisingly, more than midfielder end. Messi, the epicenter of the reviews and looks, was between Agüero lines coming from the left and Higuain reference in attack, though a difficult angle on the right when need be. With this scheme, the Albiceleste was typical of the ball holder and Costa Rica expected back, not just press the exit of the rival, leaving play. And when he had the ball and lost easily.

Colombia beat Bolivia: the quarter as a team leader

Colombia won its third game in the Copa America and secured first place in Group A. Meanwhile, Brazil drew with Paraguay and left the field clear for Venezuela after beating Ecuador, will remain as leader of the group B.

Colombia is already in the quarterfinals of the Copa America. C on two goals by Radamel Falcao Garcia, Gomez Bolillo team defeated Bolivia and achieved the dual objective: to go to fourth and first in his group. While Bolivia is already the first team eliminated from the tournament because it has no chance of getting the two best third in the tournament. Then the highlights of the meeting

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Meanwhile, in Group B managed to beat Venezuela by 1-0 to Ecuador, with 4 points, was the leader ahead of Brazil and Paraguay (both with 2 points) tied together for 2 to 2. Then I leave the video recaps of both games.

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There are five games to spare. The next is between Argentina and Costa Rica which takes place today.

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