Real Madrid takes away the tip to the Levant

Have you already polarized the league? The Levante suffered their first setback in Pamplona after a winning streak of 7 games in a row and handed the leadership of the League to Real Madrid who beat Real Sociedad. Barcelona is the second after thrashing Mallorca.

Osasuna became the executioner of the romance of the Levant. The set of Mendibilibar managed to win by 2 to 0 against the team led by Martinez. Cejudo (at 39 minutes into the game) and Nino (the 43) were the authors of the goals. The first goal doubt filled with visitors and Osasuna took advantage of the situation to increase the score.

Meanwhile, Real Madrid took the setback in the Levant to snatch the points and that did it thanks to the victory he achieved in Anoeta against Real Sociedad. Higuain scored the only goal at 9 minutes. In Mourinho's team had an outstanding performance Fabio Coentrao Portuguese side.

Meanwhile, Pep Guardiola's Barcelona again demonstrated why it is legitimate to consider the best team in the world: he scored 5 to Mallorca. Messi was the hero of the day scoring a hattrick, the first three goals scored Barca's Argentine at 13, 21 and 29 minutes. Basin (at 50) and Alves (to 90) increased the score.

With these results the Madrid leads with 25 points, followed by the Barcelona lift 24 and 23. Valencia, 21, is the last team in the Champions zonda.

League Two: the Hercules sets the pace

After having played eleven games, that is, more than a quarter of the championship, leading the team classification and occupy the direct ascent are two of the three descended. The hapless trio of much-vaunted Deportivo La Coruna, both at the end of last season and the beginning of this, but the Hercules CF and UD Almería are the best are doing their homework.

The herculano lead the League Two with 28 points, 6 more than the runner and 9 more than the seventh, having given up just one draw and one loss for the nine victories and adds his locker. All this being among the first thirteen least the second team scorer with 13 goals. But then, having received only 4 points against, profitable and every goal for anyone, as evidenced by the results of their five wins in their last five games: 1-0, 1-2, 1-0, 0-1 and 1 -0.

Ten days after Wei Xiao can watch Real Madrid

Xiao Wei is a dunce, fool, moron, like a shower ... At least that's what they say, neighbors, friends and family. No one understands. Wei's good works Monday to Saturday, 12 hours a day in a factory that is two hours by bicycle from home. Until only a few months spent Sunday, the one day off a week to eat with friends and spend the day with his family in a local neighborhood. But since August, every Sunday, a couple of hours after eating, pick up his bike and not return until it is dark. What happens is that Xiao Wei is a fan of Real Madrid and runs 25km every Sunday bicycle to approach a nearby town, much bigger than yours, where there is a bar that relay the Spanish League matches.

And of course, ends up totally frustrated Wei home because I always end up watching a game between teams that barely sound or, directly, or know. No sign of Christian and Casillas and Xabi Alonso. He goes every Sunday to the bar, without fail, to see if, finally, you see a party of his beloved Real Madrid, however, goes home disappointed and trying to remember who was the team that went from red and white and who was the blue ... But this week are in luck. He does not know yet because it has no way of knowing, but on Sunday, finally, you can see his Real Madrid. Nine weeks later, having had to eat an Atletico Osasuna, a Betis-Mallorca, Getafe-Ray, a Mallorca-Real Sociedad, a Royal Society-Athletic Club, Rayo-Espanyol, Betis-Ray and a one-Sporting Athletic Club, at last! will be able to see a Real Madrid-Osasuna.

The Chronicles of Terry

Hero, villain and legend. Possibly he never sought to be the good guy, who saves the princess, who solves the case or just the bad. He probably prefer to kidnap the princess, the crime or be the villain. But he has had to be the captain of Chelsea, his emblem, the idol of the fans and who has to transmit the values ​​of the club. As Riddick , suddenly found himself on the side of good habits but have just not quite commendable. In the great game of yesterday match between Chelsea and Arsenal for the Gunners won 3-5, Terry touched again be the hero and villain.

The stands of Stamford Bridge with banners reminding their club legend status, which debuted in 1998. It was not until 2000/01, after being on loan at another club legend as the Nottingham Forest, when entrenched in central defense alongside a myth like Marcel Desailly. When Mourinho arrived at the club in 2004 definitively awarded the captaincy of the club. For no other hobby can master in a league where more committed to wear the armband responsibilities than any other championship. Terry defended the club's colors, which are his, and never wear another shirt has arisen despite receiving offers succulent as the millionaire Manchester City, who offered him 15 million annually.

Real Madrid also knows how to win playing poorly

"The team is playing very well. We have won things in our game but we are calm because if teams when they play badly, keep winning, we are the type of equipment when not playing well, lost. "José Mourinho explained in the press conference after the meeting to the Royal Society, who unlike other teams, his only win when he does get the pieces fit, the quality comes to light and the game will translate into goals. However, the feeling left after the match in Anoeta shows that Real Madrid, not playing well, also gets to have their games wins.

For the home side came out with a back wall. Five defenses was the remedy he wanted to find the passionate Philippe Montanier white. The crack, however, took nine minutes to find the opponent. And a pass at the foot of Coentrao Higuain ended the Argentinian thin spherical pulse that seeped into the net by Claudio Bravo. The Portuguese and Argentine were two of the four new faces included in the starting Mourinho starting with Ozil and Lass. Remained on the bench this time Marcelo, Benzema, Kaka and Khedira, German being the most notable absence for a tough chores Xabi Alonso in midfield.

Dani Alves Isaac Basin and sneak into the party Messi

The image can not be more illustrative. This is Leo Messi seconds after signing the first of his three goals against Real Mallorca. The Argentine celebrated both looking at the television camera and showing first his thumb, index and middle finger after the end. A celebration when the game was explained that it was a message to all those who have criticized him for not scoring in three games. Nor does it have to do with the targets that he planned to sign last night, but rather a nod to his friend, who considers the 123 as a special number. Whether or not some version, on the green felt otherwise. The one that was.

And that is the point in Messi put his mouth to all squeaky voices who accused him of discouragement, ominous face-to-door. Messi was enough for half an hour to wrap up those doubts. The Barcelona team rolled Joaquin Caparros as the best known, but without the presence of Xavi (in degrees) and Iniesta, giving more value to the undeniable success. But the party was only ten, because he joined the delivery, waste, and the good intentions of Isaac Basin, which gave reason to Pep Guardiola and his philosophy, which culminated with the input of another pearl, Gerard Deulofeu. To make matters worse, Dani Alves, in overtime, nailed a final shoe to Aouate.

Garrido passes over setbacks

A Series of Unfortunate Events is the title of a series of Lemony Snicket books he wrote and in 2004 was transferred to film. Currently, that title, and also carried the football world, could head the reality of Villarreal. Yellow Submarine has had a tough start in the competition, both domestic and European, from both toes as Champions League. But this is not the only problem which found Juan Carlos Garrido this week to revive his men, but had to see how the star player, Giuseppe Rossi broke to say goodbye to the season.

With Italian and fuzzy least until the next six months, with no weight in the forefront as Nilmar, hope the ram after the KO quintessential Villarreal, Marco Ruben took the point of attack to the Ray Villarreal . The Argentine, however, ran not much luck in the contest and had to leave, even with discomfort, three minutes after the restart. Another major setback for the technician who solved ushering the Paraguayan Hernan Perez, the subsidiary. Before, El Madrigal saw Bruno Soriano's goal twenty minutes. A perfect header, unmarked, after a foul executed by Senna.

Notes of the Week 10

Every week we scored Football Notes, from 1 to 5, least and what we liked most of the day the first division. These are the notes of the tenth day of the season.

"A tornado falls on Manzano

"The patience we have it. We have ten games and nothing is lost yet, this is very long. Gregorio Manzano is not in danger. " It has taken the Atletico president Cerezo, to ratify in the post coach, who last night received a bath in San Mamés and increasingly seen as the shadow of redundancy looms with more certainty. His remarks, translated, come to say that as against Zaragoza puncture, is measured in hours.

"Malaga, more slowly

The euphoria created not long ago about the petrodollars that have allowed Malaga Pellegrini and apparently have a staff of more competitive, has led to a slump than to the Rayo Vallecano deepened and optimistic that allows disproportionate touch feet to the ground. Do not be alarmed by his situation, but be realistic and go slowly before launching the rooftops.

Playing at home (II)

We resumed our new weekly column today, playing at home , where every seven days we invite you to discover some other media articles that the editors of Football Notes have found particularly interesting and, therefore, want to share with our community of readers. This second edition is marked by the business model of the Levant, the plague of injuries to ligaments, the consequences of not knowing how to behave in the forums, and I could not help, Ruben ax Uría.

• We started with an article published in the online version of the newspaper 'El Mundo'. Orfeo Suárez-the more rational view of Spanish football and the selection (sic) - he writes in a direct free an interesting article on how well they are doing things in the Levant, not sporting, for that is already on everyone's lips, but focuses on the good work of Catalan in the presidency Quico: Lift, business model

Sahin is ready to debut at Real Madrid

Nuri Sahin Turkish football has recovered from his injury and is ready to make its official debut at Real Madrid. The player played a match yesterday against Castile in the Ciudad Deportiva de Valdebebas.

If only it was a workout, Sahin was a kind of merengue set debut: the Real Madrid first team won 3 to 2 against Castile. The Turkish dispute thus achieved his first game for the club.

It was a test that could assess the evolution Mourinho's injury Sahin is the only signing made by the capital equipment that has not yet been able to play a single ruling party. Sahin performance left good impressions as he had a good game playing and showing that it has a lot of quality in his left leg (and that takes several weeks without competition).

The Turk played in midfield with Lass, who also is recovering from an injury and will be in Madrid next game, next Saturday against Real Sociedad in Anoeta. Also, note that Sahin is understood to perfection with Ozil in midfield and has opened the doors to be in the squad for the next meeting of the Royal League, which is very likely because Mourinho wants, for At least, Turkish travel with the rest of the team to go in integrating the discipline of the group. However, it is unclear whether he will fight any minute within the field.

Real Madrid up a gear

Mourinho's team has gone through bumps, sometimes irregular wanted for driving and other inevitable along the way. Also found on the road curves and chicanes difficult to maneuver, but has left them and now is in the line where you can upload step up and fully. Faces Real Madrid matches at breakneck speed and has a motor which yielding parts and gear works. Aerodynamics in the form of expedited kickback, is better designed than ever and becomes a dangerous tool to beat the rival. Yesterday, at the Santiago Bernabeu before Villarreal has grown from a GP2 to F1, again demonstrated his excellent run of form with a superb first part was enough to win 3-0 at Yellow Submarine.

And is that ten minutes, the white team was winning 2-0. The locals came out on track soon decided the match three minutes and they were canceled just a header from Sergio Ramos for offside. It was a warning, then a minute later, Di Maria launched a long to the back center of the defense that Benzema took to beat Diego Lopez with quality. While looking behind Di Maria, the Frenchman was looking uncheck. In the second goal, Kaka scored with his left foot from outside the area after a quick combination between Benzema and Argentina, which again gave an assist.

Real Madrid Villarreal goleal to go second

Real Madrid did not want to lose tread the Levant. The set of Mourinho got the 3 points against Villarreal who thrashed by 3 to 0 in local condition. Benzema, Kaka and Di Maria were the authors of the merengue team goals.

Not a good run which takes Villarreal. In less than two days has suffered two thrashings by 3 to 0. The first before the race leader in the league, the Levant, and yesterday at the second, the Real Madrid. The set of Mourinho played a strong first half after which he settled the match.

Benzema opened the scoring at 4 minutes into the game, then increased Kaka scoring 10 and Di Maria finally sentenced him to 30 minutes marking the third.

The key to success of the white team (in addition to the strength at the time of check) was to have exerted pressure on their fierce rivals who cornered against your area to generate repeated chances. In addition, the set of Mourinho knew how to handle well the counter: two of them ended in a goal.

The final justification for this victory is found in the bad time is going Villarreal has the mood on the ground and can not raise its head.

Here is a video with highlights of the match.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=hE8BUwn7zn4

With this result the Real Madrid remains second in the League with 22 points and is 1 of the Levant.

Barcelona wins and a draw with Racing Sevilla

He began the day number 10 of the Spanish League. Only two games were played: the victory of Barcelona at the Granada by 1 to 0 and the tie between Sevilla and Racing for 2 to 2. Then I tell you the highlights of those two meetings.

Grey Barcelona match at the Granada. A dull Messi and lack of team play the game threatened to run out of goals. However, Xavi appeared to break the equality on the scoreboard with a goal-kick. It was after 33 minutes of play and was the only shock of the whole game. Then Barcelona played lazy style, thinking more about going home in the remainder of the game. However, the objective was reached: 3 points and home. Here is a video with a goal from Xavi.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=PUDL-W6rFkM

Meanwhile, in the Sanchez Pizjuan, Sevilla and Racing got a good show. Manu del Moral opened the scoring after 37 minutes play ball after detention: a cross and forward header alone in the middle of the penalty area. At 62, Ariel ends up changing for a headed goal perfectly executed counterattack by Cuper's team. Jairo 6 minutes later the score was going to turn in favor of Racing. However, on the end would appear Manu del Moral to leave the game 2 to 2. Here are the goals of the match.

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With these results, Barcelona leads the league but can be overcome by the Levant (measured before the Royal Society) and Real Madrid (measured against Villarreal) on the day.

What would you do with Tevez?: The Question of the Week Football Notes

This week we left a little of the usual style of our section Question of the Week to ask you to put yourself in the shoes of a coach and / or president of a football club has to make a decision on how to deal with a player is declared in default. To do this, use the case of Carlos Tevez, Manchester City currently from the team for bad behavior and lack of professionalism.

Recall that last summer, in an interview in Argentina, and declared that he had no intention of returning to Manchester and despised not only the club, but especially to the host city. But there was not a single team in the world willing to pay what Apache and Cobra had no choice but to drop their pants and go back to Manchester. Once there, after a couple of fights with his coach, Roberto Mancini, the final came when Carlos Tevez refused to enter the field to replace a partner during the match of his team champions Bayern Munich.

A third of the world cracks plays in Barca or Madrid and one in five is Spanish

Almost a third of those considered by the FIFA as the 50 best players in the world of 2011 belongs to FC Barcelona and Real Madrid. The two big Spanish clubs account for 15 of the 50 shortlisted for the FIFA Golden Ball 2011, ie, 1 in 3.33. Almost anything ...

The world football's governing body announced today the names of the fifty players who are part of the first list of award given by France Football with choosing the best player of the year. The next November 1 will be released the first cut, leaving 23 candidates and, finally, on December 5 will be declared the three finalists, among them is the winner, who will not be known until the gala scheduled for January 9 2012.

Villarreal, between honesty and post-Cazorla syndrome

Villarreal CF live fateful times. After his last defeat against the new leader, the Levant, is located at 16th place, just two points above the drop and away by nine of the positions of Champions, having been able to win only one game of the eight played so date (2-0 at Mallorca, J5). Similarly, his trip to the Champions League has become a nightmare: his 0 points in 3 days you have been convicted to suck as much to a third place that allows you to save the furniture falling to the Europa League.

Castellon team are immersed in a depression, a mood that I did not know for years. The most widespread theory, both internally and externally, is that everything began with the departure of Santi Cazorla to Málaga CF. Losing a franchise player is very hard for any team and the risk of hitting a drop in energy is very considerable. But so is our football. Under the Barça-Madrid duopoly, our other two teams Champions have been forced to sell their biggest star, to the aforementioned output Cazorla of Villarreal must add that of Juan Mata, who left Valencia for London. So our third and fourth teams in the league can not keep their best players, either to cure the default, for whites, or whether to balance the accounts in positive case of yellow.

The Levant is in your dream is already a leader

Neither Real Madrid or Barcelona. The sole leader of the League BBVA after eight days is the Levante UD. The team of Juan Ignacio Martinez has become the 'Giant Killer' domestic championship, in the example to follow. The set granota is showing that if football is a state of mind, yours is off the charts. Only this can explain that you scored more points than the two title contenders, and when it has not even come to Ecuador of Ecuador, have achieved half of the points-twenty-normally you need a squad to save the category. The latest feat has taken place in El Madrigal. 0-3 at Villarreal!

The result is so large because that was the difference between the two contenders on the bright Castellon. Situations was evident one or the other. The locals do not find the key or the three, cast doubt wherever they step and after the drubbing of Manchester came to last weekend's game with just the mental forces. Rare it is that Wednesday's game at nothing more and nothing less than Real Madrid will not be labeled by many as the last great test of Juan Carlos Garrido in front of Villarreal. His future, sure, depends on what you achieved the Yellow Submarine at the Santiago Bernabeu.

Notes of the Week 9

Every week we scored Football Notes, from 1 to 5, least and what we liked most of the day the first division. These are the notes of the ninth game of the season.

"Villarreal are beginning to worry

It is not normal so abrupt change has given the set Castellon season to season. The baggage can not be more stark: it occupies the sixteenth position in the table after three draws in a row chaining and painful all at home to fashion, the Levant. Juan Carlos Garrido, the wire could be measured in hours if the day does not get liársela intersemanal Real Madrid. Difficult.

"Manzano, questioned

It seems hasty at this point to claim the championship on Calderon's head coach. It is clear that a delicate red and white cross, but certainly salvageable. To Mallorca again be denied face-to-door and from 5-0 in the Nou Camp will not raise his head: three points on nine. But: Falcao was reunited with the goal but luck (and the referee) he was the elusive final Atleti.

The City humiliated United in the Manchester derby (1-6)

All eyes focused this Sunday afternoon in the exciting derby between United and Manchester City, in which Alex Ferguson took advantage of his status as local, try to regain the lead in the Premier League. Not at all. A cyclone swept sky and humiliated Old Trafford the Red Devils. The result speaks for itself 1-6, goal by Fletcher for United, while for the City Balotelli (2), Dzeko (2), and Silva Aguero -.

And the truth is that no one could imagine something like that seen after the first part. In those first 45 minutes, United were dominating. Although the City went ahead after 20 minutes with a good goal by Balotelli, the locals were carrying the weight of the game. It is true that no impact on the area of Joe Hart. Quite the opposite of a City that, without having possession, proved to have much clearer ideas every time you retrieve the ball, with a more direct and dangerous football.

A great day for Kevin Prince Boateng

It is not the first time that Milan visit the Stadio Via del Mare in Lecce and something happens out of the ordinary. A few months ago we saw an Ibrahimovic at its best, which is not present, pulled out the gun to score a great goal and let circumstances faced Galliani. Same as it would be yesterday when he saw Milan win a match 3-4 3-0 down to rest in a stadium off limits supposed to Rossoneri victory over a decade. Everything seemed to presage a year without celebrations, but then came the figure of Kevin Prince Boateng to score three goals and remind us again that you can rarely give anything for granted in ninety minutes.

Everything takes a touch of heroism, more if possible, if we consider that the Ghanaian football game came on after the break, since Allegri composed an ode to football starting defensive when betting on Van Bommel, Ambrosini and Nocerino in the middle. Ambrosini and Robinho were left unnoticed in the locker room after the fifteen minute break and Aquilani Boateng and jumped into the green, and something changed. It took more than two minutes to warn the African that he wanted to make noise when they chased a ball with his left foot boat soon entered the fleet crossed rival. It was 3-1 and there was still a whole second half.

AC Milan win the Italian Super Cup

The new champion of the Italian Super Cup is the AC Milan, who overcame two goals against a rival # 1: Inter. Noticed that the game will take Vabo in Beijing, China, but that did not detract find attractive.

Despite the outcome, who dominated the first part was the Inter. With the new coach Gian Piero Gasperini and an unusual lineup, Wesley Sneijder scored the first goal on 22 minutes with a superb free kick that Abbiati was unable to tackle.

In Milan the first time the cut was more concerned with opposing offenses instead of generating their own. In the 39th minute Zlatan Ibrahimovic made ​​a header that finished on the stick and that was all about Rossoneri attack.

In the second half things changed, but Inter had for a while longer the domain noticeably deflated, dropping both physically and in football, here the video .

Thus it was that got the equalizer after a nice combination of Seedorf, Robinho and Ibrahimovic, the Swede was in charge of scoring head. That was in the 60's, and Boateng just eight minutes later he turned to the scoreboard, in a move which also helped Ibra and Alexandre Pato.

This both ended the game to bury rival 'Nerazzurri'. I canceled it a goal Eto'o out for offside. Well for AC Milan, which begins the season on a beat.

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What we left the Copa America 2011

The 2011 edition of the Copa America left us a special flavor. On the one hand, the failure of the favorites Brazil and Argentina host who reminded us that it is the extraordinary roster of players, the technician's work is fundamental and irreplaceable.

Brazil showed no jogo bonito, and dragging the ugly stage with Dunga as coach. With Menezes tried to be more offensive, but without clarity and a defense that was leaking.

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

It has therefore been more than fair Uruguay's victory in the tournament. Celeste was simply the best choice. Unlike football leagues above, never lost their courage, and all worked jointly as a unified and strong.

The famous Uruguayan grip was seen once again proving that the fourth place obtained in the last World Cup in South Africa was no matter of chance but a sustained work. It also has two large props like Luis Suarez and Diego Forlan, important both in the final as in previous meetings. To give you an idea they have a video .

In no time his final opponent, ie Paraguay, was at his height. The game petty and without virtuosity of the Guarani bill will pass, 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 tournament. On one side was Peru , which finished in third position, and may even give more. Without the presence of its most media Farfan and Pizarro, who put the team on his shoulder were Guerrero and Vargas, very outstanding performances as Chiroque slaughtered men, one of the best in the Cup

The mentioned Guerrero is in the crosshairs of big European clubs then establish itself as the top scorer of the tournament. Peruvian defense was also very efficient ... all thanks to the arrival of the able coach Sergio Markarian.

Impossible to avoid in Venezuela, with a more sustained than Peru (takes more time with his coach Farias) also managed to be recognized 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 selections from which much was expected, namely Colombia and Chile, they stumble in games 'accessible' in theory. And the guests of the CONCACAF, Mexico and Costa Rica, just did not measure up.

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 figure of a large South American soccer might say that all teams have opportunities, because the level was fairly even in these sports games .

To begin, Uruguay won its classification semis after beating Argentina in a penalty shootout. In the game, historically known as "Classic Rio de la Plata", we witness an exciting duel fought at the level expected. The Uruguayan box just went ahead after 5 minutes through Diego Perez. Gonzalo Higuain But soon drew level, putting all matched.

But there were no more goals in the regular time or overtime, although shots were fired in the bottom, goals and great performances canceled porters loa Romero and Muslera . The author of the Uruguayan goal (Smith) was expelled, 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 combined will be Peru. The selected Inca achieved a great victory against Colombia by 2 goals to 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 Rodriguez (Sporting Braga player Portuguese) was very well planted.

Colombia dominated the second half, but on 65 minutes the biggest star Radamel Falcao Garcia maker 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 a lack of them executed by Vargas crashed in Yepes, 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 a good move by Guerrero and top end of the "crazy" Vargas. Thus Peru got something I could not since 1997, reaching the semifinals of the Copa America. Everything from the hand of a great coach Sergio Markarian as it is.

Martin Palermo said goodbye to Boca

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 in a setting second to none: the legendary stadium 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 farewell to his greatest idol of our times. And good Palermo could not hold back tears of emotion to feel what is wanted. Even root rose a goal and gave it to the front, top scorer in the history of the club. "Somewhere I'll put it. This is special to me. I'm going to enjoy and I'll never forget this stage. Without you Boca Juniors not be what it is," said the veteran player touched 37.

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

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

Before taking a victory lap to say goodbye to the fans who idolize him so much, 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 is very hard to leave football, but it was already decided. "

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

The "big" disappointed in America's Cup debuts

So far, we've seen of the 2011 Copa America with respect to the major contenders for the title has been rather disappointing. We speak both Argentina and Brazil and Uruguay. In their respective debuts have not gone cold front draws selections in the paper "weaker", but it is known that in football nothing is ever fully told.

To begin, the host Argentina Bolivia hit to open the tournament. Everyone expected a rout apotheosis, but this did not happen. Even no exaggeration to say that they could lose to the highlands. The team coached by Sergio Batista did not live up to expectations.

Lionel Messi disappointed, was not leader of the albiceleste and appeared as usually does at Barcelona. Bolivia was winning the match and had to be decided by the Kun Agüero tie agonizing 76 minutes. For the good of football we expect the Argentine box recompose and show the best of his power.

For its part, Brazil scoreless draw against a surprising Venezuela. Despite starting with a game sweeping, than to excite a potential marker of scandal, Cariocas far with flashy moves and forgot efficiency. In the first minutes counted on several occasions, prepared and samples of the quality of their individuality ... but the fence is kept at zero. The 'burgundy' was well planted on the defensive.

Neither Robinho or Neymar given the size advertised, only Pato (AC Milan) was shown to rise to the occasion, because of their booties out the best attempts. Possibly the best in the field was an old acquaintance of the Spanish Liga, Getafe's Miku, with constant threats to the bow of the 'canarinha'. If the first time Brazil was attractive but unproductive, as the second half was much worse, proving that were lost on the road.

On the other hand, just got Uruguay with a 1-1 tie against Peru. The renovated (thanks to DT Markarian) Inca box was very tidy and hardworking and efficient defense, and the front featured a painstaking Paolo Guerrero (Hamburg player German), who scored and several dangerous moves. Despite the formidable attacking trio played by Diego Forlan, Edison Cavani and Luis Suarez, attempts were stopped charrúas mostly.

The goal of the Peruvian Guerrero (min. 23) was countered with Suarez in the final minute of the half. In the second half both teams have opportunities to get ahead on the scoreboard, but the draw persisted, being the table Celeste (fourth in the 2010 World Cup South Africa ) who was more uncomfortable.

We'll see if the following matches show a better face these choices, traditionally known as the most powerful in South America.

The Kun Aguero to Manchester City?

Sergio Agüero's future is still in its infancy. Although Atletico Madrid refuses to let go of the talented Argentine player, many theories are still spinning around. Rumors of a possible departure to another club was revived after the game against Mallorca, it held no goals scored and refused to testify against the press.

Subsequently, said Kun held no respect for the opponent, who struggled to stay in first division ... but the truth is that your answer is not silenced the speculation. The gaucho said he is happy at Atletico, but the truth is that they pretend like Real Madrid sets (at the express request of Mourinho), Chelsea and Manchester City, Inter and AC Milan of Italy.

On Monday, Agüero (with his father and his agent) met with leaders in the office mattress Calderon for about half an hour. Allegedly spoke about their hypothetical issues pass. When he left the sports arena, the car did not stop nor paid any statement to reporters, it was observed the footballer with a serious expression.

Earlier, Atletico managers claimed that the offer from Real Madrid did not really exist, which can not be guaranteed ... what is rumored to be the happy meeting was to finalize details of the interest shown by Manchester City, the team would be privileged do with the services of former Independent.

The wealthy Premier League club would have more trouble paying high termination clause of the Argentine, as 45 million euros. For now rushed forward trials, better wait for the time give us the right or wrong.

Maicon and Kaka could swap clubs

Rumors have resurfaced about a next player to get to Real Madrid. And he is a former coach Jose Mourinho interest: Maicon. The much-craved side last summer could last but for now everything is mere speculation.

It is known that the merengue team seeks to reinforce its right side area. On the left and have to Marcelo and Fabio Coentrão may arrive from Benfica. As reported in the Italian sports daily 'La Gazzetta dello Sport', technicians from both the Madrid and Inter have held initial discussions about .

The salient is that in exchange for Maicon, the Spanish club could give Kaka. Then, both teams could swap Brazilian international. Florentino Perez and company believe that Kaka is worth about 40 million euros, while the Nerazzurri Maicon estimated value is about half.

That is, the Inter should pay the difference to gain the services of attacking midfielder. As we all know, was booked with great expectation in Madrid, but after suffering an untimely injury (and even before, let's face it), their level is not even a shadow of their best periods, which shone as one of the best players in the world.

In case of actual negotiations, the final word will even Ricardo Izecson Dos Santos Leite. He has already stated several times that what he most desires is to continue at Real Madrid, and even know that the directive has been given a vote of confidence, and trust still in recovery. Another detail not to be left behind: Kaka is a fan said AC Milan club's arch-rivals Inter.

The classic Madrid ends in a tie and says goodbye to the League

A very even match the one we saw was at the Bernabeu, where Real Madrid and Barcelona staged the classic marker day with a term equal to one goal per side, respectively, points scored by Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo. The balance left was the makeover of the whites, with a relentless passion that encouraged and expected the best, but no way to point to the League.

With a man down the field for Mourinho led by two penalties and a draw was the most anticipated match of the day. The first dip was the Barca team, which at 53 minutes of play Casillas moved networks, putting the first since the eleven steps, the charge was Messi.

Everything was going to like, though at one point saw the dominance of the Catalans who forgave them too and that the bill passed late in the game. At exactly 82 minutes and a penalty, Cristiano Ronaldo took charge of parity for the hosts. The duel between the scorers of the match was hot, neither shirked the responsibility of leading his team and fell short of what was required of them.

The only regrettable thing that let this classic is injury to Carles Puyol, who came much sense after the pitch and ended up breaking in the second half of the match. In short, the League has practically owned and now we wait for the other classics that come to us. Here we show you some images of real madrid and how it was the meeting.

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Barca is already in the Champions League semis

Barcelona beat visiting with the minimum difference against Shakhtar and ensured their participation in the Champions League semifinals for the fourth consecutive time, coming this way in the history of Europe's most important championship.

The first leg 5-1 they almost certainly had their place in the semis, but the Catalans are not trusted and went looking for the party. The seriousness and the interest shown by targeted Guardiola made it clear that they are serious candidates to lift the Cup

Messi own conluz shone once more and was the architect for the game to move 42minutos networks give Shakhtar the only advantage to the Catalans and finally triumph. A win no doubt that now put in a waiting expectantly for the match between Real Madrid and Tottenham will define his next opponent.

Another who was very solid in the program was the goalkeeper Victor Valdes in goal Barca fundamental neutralizing the not so timid attempts of attackers Ukrainians. No complications and the field served, the triumph of Barcelona was something sung.

The emotions were saved for the semifinals where they will face almost archrival Real Madrid. The victory in the Donbass Arena is now past time, turn the page and think of the classic that is coming.

Athletic tie and defeat of Atlético in Europa League

day of Europa League: Atlético fell to Udinese and Athletic managed to rescue a point before the Salzburg. While those of Manzano complain for a couple of agarrones in the area were not disciplined, Bielsa was saw benefit by collecting two penalties controversial.

is not a good moment of the season for Atletico de Madrid. The red and white joint fails to find regularity and its participation in the Europa League is proof of this: in 3 matches scored a victory, a draw and a defeat, yesterday against the Udinese which won it 2-0.

the Apple team wasn't sharp in the final meters and not created danger in the area of the Italians. On the other hand, Udinese took advantage of the end of the match to stay with the 3 points: capitalized on a reject in the 88th minute and against 93.

with this result, Udinese is leader of the Group I of the Europa League with 7 points, is followed by the athletic with 4, the Rennes and Celtic, both with 2 points.

Meanwhile, Athletic Bilbao spent evil for the first time before the Salzburg: Austrian set managed to capitalize on the few arrivals took the hand of Leonardo and Wallner. However, in the second half of Bielsa were benefited by two arbitral errors that led to penalties converted by Llorente. 2-2 was the end result.

in this way, the Athletic remains leader of Group F with seven points, PSG is second with 4, the same score that has the Salzburg, while Slovan Bratislava is last with a point.

Tragicomedy in San Mamés

was the first time that the Red Bull Salzburg was visiting the Cathedral, and as necessary provided that someone made his debut at San Mamés, Gustaffson, Captain of the Austrian set, climbed the stairs of the Colosseum rojiblanco to perform the traditional wreath to the bust of Pichichi with Iraola. Previously known as SV Casino Salzburg had never before played in Bilbao, and to be its premiere, did it nothing wrong. In a game of crazy mix of sensations became evident with two completely opposite times, where the visitor set moved up on two occasions and where in the end, and with one player on the Green, by Bielsa could trace.

The final draw is bittersweet, but unimaginable in the rest. The Salzburg surprised Athletic Club with two goals on a night where the locals took control of the ball, but returned to err on the side of affection in defence. Only thus be explained that the men of Ricardo Moniz prejudged in the electronic to the surprise of the shining. But before, attempted Muniain, of frames or Javi González, although deal constantly with the Porter opposite. Llorente, paid to solitude, nor found spaces, nor centres from the flanks that provoke fear in the rival. In a couple of cons, Iraizoz conceded two goals.

Higuaín, has removed definitively to Benzema ownership?

Gonzalo Higuaín is back. Argentine striker took advantage to maximize the opportunities given to it by Mourinho at Real Madrid and Sabella in the team of his country. Taking into account the strong performances of the Pipit in the past two days, do you think that it has earned the ownership team meringue over Benzema?

history repeats itself but in reverse. If at the end of 2010 which quite was Higuaín and Benzema used the opportunity to become the title area of the Real Madrid striker, now is the Argentine who takes advantage of the injury of the Gallic.

el Pipit has scored 8 goals so far in the League and only Messi has scored more than him. 7 of the 8 goals has marked the last 3 days, with two hattricks in the last two presentations of Madrid (with Espanyol and Betis). In the meantime also scored in triplicate in the party Argentina played against Chile by the Challenger South Americans classified Brazil 2014 world.

in other words: the Pipit is a great time. It will be difficult for Benzema to get back to ownership with this present Argentine striker and when Mourinho available both, will have to decide for one of them. At the moment, Higuaín is who will today to the playing field in the party to Real Madrid played against Olympique Lyon by Champions.

Higuaín, has removed definitively to Benzema ownership?

Gonzalo Higuaín is back. Argentine striker took advantage to maximize the opportunities given to it by Mourinho at Real Madrid and Sabella in the team of his country. Taking into account the strong performances of the Pipit in the past two days, do you think that it has earned the ownership team meringue over Benzema?

history repeats itself but in reverse. If at the end of 2010 which quite was Higuaín and Benzema used the opportunity to become the title area of the Real Madrid striker, now is the Argentine who takes advantage of the injury of the Gallic.

el Pipit has scored 8 goals so far in the League and only Messi has scored more than him. 7 of the 8 goals has marked the last 3 days, with two hattricks in the last two presentations of Madrid (with Espanyol and Betis). In the meantime also scored in triplicate in the party Argentina played against Chile by the Challenger South Americans classified Brazil 2014 world.

in other words: the Pipit is a great time. It will be difficult for Benzema to get back to ownership with this present Argentine striker and when Mourinho available both, will have to decide for one of them. At the moment, Higuaín is who will today to the playing field in the party to Real Madrid played against Olympique Lyon by Champions.

The notes of the 8 day

each week on football notes puntuamos, 1 to 5, what less and what we liked most of the day first division. These are the notes of the octave day of League.

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' results did not accompany the Sporting

although no Asturias as a whole has reported Manuel Preciado to your future hangs by a thread, the truth is that neither has done nobody to ratify it. The bottom numbers not contrast with his game on the green cloth, since before the Seville, in Sánchez Pizjuán, he showed some good intentions were nothing thanks to the good make of Javi Varas. A point on 21 remains little prize.

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» Getafe and Villarreal, far from the expectations

there is not likely that neither of them off, and already there are seven matches played. The two clashed last weekend at the Coliseum and tied to tedium. Getafe has only added five points and Villarreal two more, when both by precedent and projects, expected them much more above. Time there, but plays continue to improve. The most complicated situation is Garrido, betting the that could store her at Champions.
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Different ways of understanding a discard

you've failed, Anakin … you've failed ”

Obi Wan Kenobi, Jedi Master

In revenge of the Sith, sixth film and third part of the wars, Anakin Skywalker finds the path that would begin you the mantle of the Jedi to the dark side of the force as a prior step to become Lord Vader. In an epic and inevitable confrontation with his mentor, Obi Wan can only recognize defeat in its task of making Anakin chosen to end the evil hanging over the Republic. In its day, Bojan Krkic was also chosen to end the threat white ghost and other dangers, but something happened, and the striker ended up leaving this summer to Rome. Like Obi Wan, Guardiola also has acknowledged that something was wrong with Bojan.

Following the recent statements by Bojan on TV3, which said that Guardiola not behaved well with him, the Catalan technician says that if a player does not do so well is because does not give you sufficient confidence, as well as highlight the esteem he feels for the Linyola punta. There is no doubt that force accompanies Pep. There will be definitely fallen Bojan in the grip of the dark side? Will have lost one of his young padawan Guardiola? Do get Luis Enrique avoid the tragedy? I think Bojan, in the manner of a true Sith, that if you aren't him you are against?

Messi blocks the viruses

has become almost routine in the Condal city blame selections matches if Barcelona do not add the three points after the League forced break. A good excuse, no doubt, to downplay any slippage in the form of result or some physical downturn. He called 'virus FIFA', however, received last night a good drubbing for the defenders of a theory when less, questionable. And is meanwhile skepticism sneaks a such Messi, the same that such circumstances affect as to which most, to block the doubts.

The Argentine, who came from Argentina after winning a game, but lose the following ante Venezuela, did so in a State of depression, played mentally, reading books of self-help and the suitcase full of kleenex to the fragility of its lagrimales concentration. However, it was to see of blaugrana, surrounded by players that really make you big and away from the pressure that is defending the elastic of their country, not only forgot the damn virus but that it also became his great antidote with two goals and another exhibition.

Silva path

Spain had no mercy on the thousands of Scottish fans who had moved to Alicante, hoping that his selection back the day machada and achieve before the world champions a place in the play-off UEFA EURO 2012. But they were defeated by 3-1 in a duel in which our people crazy gave no option to his opponent. The Czech Republic, who did the homework before Lithuania, will be where to enjoy a second chance to be in Poland and Ukraine the next summer.

With the reassurance of having become a party in official competition pending, Vicente Del Bosque took the opportunity to experiment. Debuted Jordi Alba on the left side, the position more doubts creates us face to the euro, and did so with good note while on the defensive side was not practically work. Today this band seems property of Arbeloa, but more the lack of a strong candidate than by anything else. With Jordi Alba, there are other few soccer players for this position cooking simmered, like José Angel, Didac Vilà or José Enrique. We'll see which one makes more merit throughout the season to win a ticket to the UEFA European Championship.

Should still be incumbent on the Spanish Torres?

Reviews on the one hand, praise the other. Chelsea striker Fernando Torres awakens feelings depending on who you ask about their performance: Red supporters seem to have exhausted his credit with him, although his teammates defend to the death. What do the readers? Does finished his time in the selection?

Fernando Torres long ago that no longer was wearing the shirt of the Spanish team. Striker seems not quite right granted him his move to Chelsea where the time has not deployed its full potential or at least knew all the talent displayed in his step by the Liverpool and Atletico Madrid, a talent that earned him the title selection in coach Vicente del Bosque.

Currently, the credit is depleted at this front is that he knows that more than one candidate for that position in the Red, despite their chosen mates defend it to death, as is the case of Javier Martinez, who says: "You can not doubt him for me is the best striker in the world or". Carles Puyol was in the same direction that Martinez when speaking of the Child: "I see it well in recent games I've seen. Well played. In the forwards are valued by the goals, but otherwise does an important job. We value ourselves. It is an important player. "

The truth is that Torres did not score a goal with the Red officer for more than a year, his last score was against Liechtenstein on September 3, 2010, at a meeting of the Euro 2012 qualifying.

What do the readers of the level of this front? Does it deserve to remain a starter in the Spanish team? You tell him.

How long before you start, just before?

Professional sport has welcomed the youth is a tangible fact. Here stands Vettel, the new F1 world champion at age 24, a clear reflection of a sport that previously relied their cars to experienced pilots now believes more than ever in new talent. In the game happens something like this: if a player excels, age is not important at the time of grant gallons. Raul was a clear example, vital for Real Madrid since he was 18 years. So was Fernando Torres at Atletico. The problem is: it means that your legs get tired too soon?

It is in the 27/28 years age when a player reaches full power of his virtues, since the learning experience and talent attached. It is from the thirties when he begins a progressive decline in physical matters. Usually, however, was from twenty years ago when most players were beginning to be fixed in the alignments of their teams, and after seven or eight years to reach full maturity. Today things have changed and the players can play perfectly sixty games a season with only 18 years.

Argentina: connection 'white-Blaugrana' runs over Chile

Leo Messi sent to limbo in Argentina which qualify them as 'disgrace'. From the March 28, 2009, to Venezuela, his devilish speed, incredible dribbling, his marriage to the goal he had suffered a fracture with the albiceleste. Two plus years later, with too many matches behind him, and after seeing how they were dropping like flies Maradona first and then Batista made ​​peace with what is best given the hand of Sabella. His was one of the four goals he endorsed him to Chile Argentina (4-1) Brazil Cup qualifier in 2014 and was also born boots connection 'white-Blaugrana' with Higuain, another went out.

In a framework such as the Monumental, with too many gaps in their stands and a playing field it impracticable touching the striker of Real Madrid and Barcelona hitch brushed perfection and made hoarse to the faithful present. As if they played on the same team forever, '9 'just did not have time to prove his return to the arena is serious. He added in groups of three, as in his last game with white, and as the seventh minute with a pass graph (scandalously measured) Di Maria entrains a win against an opponent not simple pedigree.

When Spain get serious ...

Since we won the European Championship and, above all, the World Cup, the Spanish team in lides costing less motivated as the friendly, which has caused a number of discussions of the most absurd. But when it comes to the truth when it comes to competing in an official match, Spain will get serious. And when Spain get serious, there is no rival who did not feel some grief and then up. The Red reached the World with full of victories in the qualifiers, October 10. At the next European Championship is on track: van July 7, leaving only Scotland at home.

Czech National Team, the main contender for the second group, which gives the possibility to play the repechage to qualify for the Euro'12, left more frightened of what might be expected. Keep playing against Spain in their hands the continued reliance on asset itself, a privilege that after tonight's defeat happens to have Scotland. If The Tartan Army wins Liechtenstein morning to climb to second place and will be able to keep if the eighth and final game against Spain achieved the same result as the Czechs do in Lithuania. So, as seen, Michal Bílek and his all to trust the Scots fail to win in Spain.

Fernando Torres, the hero again

A hamstring problem in his right leg, suffered in the semifinal against Russia, David Villa be prevented in the final of Euro 2008. And although the Spaniard had shared with Fernando Torres in front earlier stakes, the absence of gauge, Red top scorer, led to Luis Aragones had to modify their plans for the final and tactical awareness, from the duo attacker entry into the midfield of Cesc Fabregas. The child was left alone up, but it took just over half an hour to fulfill its mission .

Fernando Torres took a pass from Xavi, pie Lahm and Lehmann and his class to chop the ball over the veteran German goalkeeper. Minutes earlier he had already had, but his header was met with the wood. The value of that goal up to heaven of old Vienna Prater refused a title since 1964 and a curse for the national team that seemed to have no ceiling after the constant and unprecedented high-profile failures. Since that day, fuenlabreño striker joined the collective imagination. Its so much that won a title, began a path of rose wine that still lingers in the selection.

Osvaldo is the new signing of the Italian

I prefer to play a match with the Argentina World Cup with Italy that. I would say no, I am Argentinian and my feeling is to play for my country

Osvaldo, AS Roma striker

He had twice refused the call azzurra waiting to see the number on your mobile albiceleste, but this did not come and Cesare Prandelli, Italian coach, did not relent in its efforts to see the civil wearing the shirt of Italy. Changing your mind is lawful in a football world in which the circumstances are always changing, but we know that one is a slave to your words. Osvaldo recently stated above you see the phrase collection. However, the Argentine striker will now have the opportunity to play international matches with teams but not the colors of your dreams.

Bleeding with low counts Prandelli has led the call of former Espanyol player. Gilardino is injured and did not make the list, and Balotelli, Pazzini and Rossi, who themselves were called, may not ultimately challenge the ruling party against Serbia, though Italy already qualified for the Euro next year, and the friendly against Ireland North. In this way, the Italian coach had only Cassano and Giovinco, top scorer in the Calcio, but no attacker area. Osvaldo, who Golea for Rome and meets the requirements for the profile.

Atletico Madrid Sevilla apologizes for the songs to Door: insufficient

Last weekend one of the acts occurred most shameful and despicable that we have seen in a football field in recent years. In the Vicente Calderon chants were heard mocking the death of Antonio Puerta, Spanish international and symbol of Seville that needs no further presentation. Although Richard Burton left for the history of a word phrase that strikes deeper than a sword, at least as far as football is concerned it is always preferable to remain in the verbal violence and I never physical. However, there are boundaries that must not be crossed.

As we denounce these pages in recent years in Spanish football has created a state of emergency in which the rules of coexistence and good education are suspended for as long as a football match. It has established the doctrine of anything goes, because, in large part on the connivance of those who are silent and look the other way. And this applies equally to the amateur who is resigned to putting up with two or three dumb-ass that there are a hundred seats to the owners and presidents of the clubs, which do little or nothing to reverse the anti-social environment that has taken football fields.