It looks like the mega swap deal involving two notable strikers Samuel Etoo and Zlatan Ibrahimovic, is set to take it's ending as latest reports from Italy stated that Eto'o has finally agreed his contract terms with Inter. It is also said that the cameroon striker will be flying to Italy on Monday to complete sign the papers and do his medical in Milan.
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12 June 2009
zation was forced to watch their biggest rival, Barcelona, complete the Treble this season, winning La Liga by a comfortable nine point margin, taking home the Copa Del Rey, and conquering the Champions League with a fantastic 2-0 defeat of Manchester United. As if it weren’t bad enough, Madrid was unceremoniously bounced from the Champions League 5-0 on aggregate by English side Liverpool.
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11 June 2009
e verge of collapse. The favorite points are
always the same, how the Premier League and La Liga have more money and that the big stars of Serie A are all leaving for these "superior" leagues. Also they enjoy remarking about the old stadiums and how violent Italian soccer fans are. Lets look at these criticisms carefully. Sure, this isn't the highest point in the history of the Italian top flight. However, do not let the media convince you of all these so fast. The big spending ways of the other top two leagues will eventually catch up with them. Manchester United even showed that they are not the financial superpower that they want you to believe when they immediately accepted the bid for Ronaldo, and I'll guarantee that not all of the money will be respent, given the massive debt the club has on its shoulders. Not to mention the failed strategies of Real Madrid,
always the same, how the Premier League and La Liga have more money and that the big stars of Serie A are all leaving for these "superior" leagues. Also they enjoy remarking about the old stadiums and how violent Italian soccer fans are. Lets look at these criticisms carefully. Sure, this isn't the highest point in the history of the Italian top flight. However, do not let the media convince you of all these so fast. The big spending ways of the other top two leagues will eventually catch up with them. Manchester United even showed that they are not the financial superpower that they want you to believe when they immediately accepted the bid for Ronaldo, and I'll guarantee that not all of the money will be respent, given the massive debt the club has on its shoulders. Not to mention the failed strategies of Real Madrid,
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9 June 2009
After watching their biggest Spanish rival, Barcelona, run away with La Liga this year and win the Champions League, Madrid has overhauled their club and are looking to return to the top. Perez is back in charge after his predecessor was unsuccessful in his attempts to bring Kaka to Madrid, and a new manager is at the helm to guide the team. There has even been talk that Madrid have a war chest of 300 million euros to spend on summer signings in their quest to be top dog in Spain once more. Madrid is seeking to wipe a sour taste from its mouth after and embarrassing defeat over two legs to Liverpool and appear willing to spend as much as it takes to do so.
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8 June 2009
Barca captured La Liga, Copa Del Rey, and the Champions League. Here are the Top 5 reasons why Blaugrana earned their place in footballing history.
#5 = Improved Team Atmosphere
#5 = Improved Team Atmosphere
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