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10 interesting things about Lionel Messi

2011-05-01T13:21:00.000-07:00

Lionel Messi, FIFA 2009 Player of this year, underwent a very impressive football career, it's hard to believe that he was very young.At least there are 10 interesting things about Lionel Messi.
1. Messi was born in Rosario, Argentina, on June 24, 1987.

2. Rosario is also the birthplace of South American revolutionary, Che Guevara.

3. He now reaches 170 cm tall. But, he was very short and petite as a child. He is suffering from growth disorders, to have to get injections of growth hormone.

4. If he did not receive growth hormone, height now at just 140 cm.

5. Messi is diagnosed when abnormal growth was aged 11 years. At that time he entered the club Newell's Old Boys. He then joined giants Argentina, River Plate. However, River Plate mind paying $ 900 (about USD 8.1 million) per month.

6. Barcelona, who saw his talent, immediately recruited him. Barca director at the time, Carles Rexach even ready to pay for treatment of abnormal growth Messi, provided he and his family moved to Barcelona. Both parties agree, Messi moved to Barcelona.

7. Messi made his debut in the Primera Division when he was still 17 years and 144 days on October 16, 2004 against Espanyol.

8. Six months later, on May 1, 2005, he became the youngest player to score in Barcelona's Primera Division, when the club beat Albacete. Age Messi was 17 years, 10 months and 7 days. However, the record was later broken by Bojan Krkic after getting assists from Messi.

9. Although still young, the effect was immediate Messi. Barcelona also offers a new contract in September 2005. He also tied Barcelona until 2014.

10. In the 2005-06 season, Messi scored 6 goals in 17 appearances La Liga Primera Division. But, the action is halted due to injury on his right thigh muscle against Chelsea in the Champions League, March 2006. He did not again play until the season ends.

Barcelona Destroy Real Madrid

2011-04-29T13:16:00.000-07:00

MADRID - Barcelona Destroy Real Madrid and pocketed big capital to move into the Champions League final this season after a 2-0 win over Real Madrid in the semi-final first leg at the Santiago Bernabeu on Thursday (28/04/2011). Lionel Messi, who bought up two goals in Barca victory.
Real Madrid does not change the strategy of playing the same as the previous two games, with defense meeting. Only Sami Khedira and Ricardo Carvalho are absent and replaced by Lassana Diarra and Alvaro Arbeloa.

Barcelona controlled the game since the beginning of the first half. Switching the ball from foot to foot troops Josep Guardiola demonstrated this. In contrast, Madrid more playing cautiously in opening the attack.

David Villa got first chance in the 10th minute. Unfortunately Madrid goal kick was wide. Xavi Hernandez got a second chance through a hard kick in minute 24. Only, the ball hard kick Barca playmaker could still be detained goalkeeper Iker Casillas.

Pepe's header welcoming a free kick in the 35th minute Xabi Alonso is still too weak. The ball could easily have arrested Victor Valdes.

Small riot occurred at minute 38, when Barca tried to counterattack. Alvaro Arbeloa block the rate of Pedro Rodriguez who want to run. Pedro was lying, but the referee did not see the incident clearly and trigger the Barca players pull through protest. Arbeloa was awarded a yellow card after the referee asked for opinions from the match officials.

The protests took place after Sergio Busquets Barca players sprawled in the middle of the field. Busquets fell after a scramble the ball with Marcelo. Marcelo's hand touched his face looks Busquets.

The best chance is owned by Madrid at the end of the first round. Cristiano Ronaldo kicks off hard from outside the penalty box unforeseen Barca rearguard. Valdes lucky to still be able to withstand kicks the CR-7. The ball rebounded try Mesut Ozil utilized, only Ozil had already been caught off-side.

Second round matches run more fierce. Jose Mourinho pulled out Mesut Ozil and include Emmanuel Adebayor to further increase the power smashed. Xabi Alonso's first experiment was carried out with the kick off of the middle of the field, but the ball is still far from the target.

Madrid for the umpteenth time to play with 10 men against Barcelona. This time Pepe sent off after crashing Daniel Alves in an attempt to catch the ball on 60 minutes. Not only Pepe sent off, Mourinho had to leave the bench for protesting the referee's decision hard.

Casillas to rescue important in minute 68, with kick brushed off Villa. Barca striker gets a shot of space, after receiving sodoran Xavi. Pedro headed rebound attempt, unfortunately still widening.

Barca finally broke the deadlock on 76 minutes. Lionel Messi is a thrilling Madrid goalkeeper, Ibrahim Affelay use of bait is combing the right sector and successfully passed Marcelo. Messi cleverly cut the ball ahead of Ramos in and put the ball in the gap foot Casillas.

Messi is really a nightmare defense Madrid at the end of the match. Get the ball from Sergio Busquets in the middle sector, El Messiah showed skill with the ball dribble through four Madrid players. Slow kick but directed toward the far post to make Cassilas powerless.

Superior two-goal was enough to make Barca play comfortably and maintain excellence. Remaining time available is also not enough for Madrid, who were armed only with 10 players to catch up. The referee blew the long whistle was a sign of fight was over.

The composition of Players:
REAL MADRID: Casillas, Arbeloa, Sergio Ramos, Albiol, Marcelo, Alonso, Pepe, Diarra, Ozil, Ronaldo, Di Maria
Subs: Adan, Kaka, Benzema, Granero, Garay, Higuain, Adebayor

BARCELONA: Valdes, Dani Alves, Pique, Busquets, Puyol, Xavi, Mascherano, Keita, Pedro, Messi, Villa
Subs: Pinto, Jeffren, Milito, Afellay, Fontas, Roberto, Thiago

Real madrid Copa del Rey winner but the trophy run over a bus destroyed

2011-04-23T12:47:00.000-07:00

Real Madrid won its first title under Jose Mourinho when Cristiano Ronaldo header in the last dramatic extra-time securing a 1-0 win over Barcelona in the final of the Copa del Rey, or King's Cup on Wednesday.

At the Mestalla Stadium, Valencia, the Portuguese players welcome at Mary's Angel's cross on 103 minutes after Barcelona dominated the second half.

Ambassadors as well as team advisor Madrid Zinedine Zidane, after the game said that Madrid is very lucky to win. The reason, Barcelona also played well and able to dominate the course of action.

"Small changes can make a substantial difference in the match. We are fighting hard to face Barcelona, who controlled most of the game. But, we were able to give a surprise and a blow at the end of the match.
The two eternal rivals will meet again at the Santiago Bernabeu on April 27, 2011 as the first leg match. Furthermore, the second leg at Camp Nou on May 3, 2011.
Wednesday night, Madrid held a party at the Plaza de Cibeles. The players are transported by bus and show off the Copa del Rey trophies, which welcomed about 150,000 supporters. The pouring rain as if to add festive celebrations.

Sergio Ramos was very excited. When a turn holding the trophy and flaunt to the fans, he lifted it high.

Whether it was pouring rain, fatigue, or because of euphoria, it suddenly slipped from the hands of trophy Ramos. He failed to catch him and the trophy fell in front of the bus. Trophy that had passed the bus and after appearing behind him already in poor condition and broken.

Madrid liking the whole public was as if slapped and into grief. Therefore, the pride of a very historic trophy was damaged. Already 8 years was perceived Madrid, once achieved, it was dropped and broken.

Lucky Real Madrid finally get a replica trophy Copa del Rey after the original King's Cup run over a bus to pieces while being paraded on Wednesday this week. Replication is now on display in the trophy cabinet at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium, home of El Real.

Given the King's Cup replica jewelry businessman who is also the original trophy maker, Federico Alegre. The newspaper El Mundo wrote, Alegre said it always make a backup replica for anticipating going beyond the estimates.

Alegre promised to try to fix the original trophy. But he's not sure when repairs could be completed.

Alegre did not angry or upset his work so "messy". Instead, he joked, that event must be a joke that will continue to be discussed in the future.

Drama "El Clasico" volumes two

2011-04-17T12:10:00.000-07:00

Drama 'El Clasico' volume two took place at the Santiago Bernabeu as Real Madrid entertain Barcelona at BBVA League continued on Sunday (04/17/2011) pm dawn. Two penalties and a red card coloring game, with the score 1-1 draw.

In the Spanish League match between Real Madrid and Barcelona at the Santiago Bernabeu on Sunday (17/04/2011) pm dawn, the ending in a 1-1 draw, Messi opened the scoring in minute 53, Ronaldo back in the last eight minutes.]
Madrid also have to come up with ten players after the beginning of the second half Raul Albiol was expelled for a foul hard on David Villa, which led to the birth of goal for Barca.
Especially for Massey, it was the first time she could break through Jose Mourinho's team who are trained in official matches. Before last night, Argentine striker was played eight times against the squad Mourinho (Chelsea, Inter Milan, Real Madrid), but never scored a goal, including when Barca won 5-0 at the Nou Camp last November.

Messi had made on 16 November 2003, when he was only 16 years 145 days, in his debut at the Barcelona first team. However, but the goals that him into the goalpost FC Porto in a test match.

"Curse" is also experienced in Ronaldo. In his last six games against Barcelona, both with Manchester United and Real Madrid, the Portugal international star was never able to penetrate the goalkeeper Victor Valdes et al.
That means, the world's two best players in unison ending the "curse" in the same way, when both are in action on the ground and the same time, in a classic fight (El Clasico).
With a draw both teams collecting just one point. Barcelona remained atop the standings with 86 points, followed by Madrid in the runner-up position with 78 points. With only five games remaining, the possibility of Barca retain La Liga title is quite large.

Justin Bieber training with Barcelona

2011-04-10T11:15:00.000-07:00

Busy concert schedule that is so dense, it turns out Justin Bieber also not forget one of his hobby is playing football. While doing preparation for the tour yesterday at the Palau Sant Jodi indoor stadium, Barcelona (3 / 4), Justin Bieber training with Barcelona.

Reported by the club's official website, Bieber was doing a tour of the Palau Sant Jordi. Bieber concert coincides with the match Barcelona vs. Shakhtar Donetsk. Bieber present in Barcelona training session today, after pleading as the Catalan club's fans.

"The technique left leg quite surprising,"said Barca are listed on the site.
In that game, Bieber joined with Thiago and Benja. While friends Bieber was one team with Bojan and Fontas. The match ended in a draw. Bieber shows the round leather processing skills, and seemed to have a specialist left-foot shot.

In that game, Bieber joined with Thiago and Benja. While friends Bieber was one team with Bojan and Fontas. The match ended in a draw. Bieber shows the round leather processing skills, and seemed to have a specialist left-foot shot.

Champions League - Schalke beat Inter Milan 5-2

2011-04-05T16:46:00.000-07:00

Inter Milan are now on the verge of failure to maintain its status as defending champions Champions League.
Defending champion Inter Milan's Champions League have to swallow humiliating defeat when entertain Schalke at the San Siro on Wednesday (6 / 4) pm dawn. Had excellent early goal by Dejan Stankovic fast, seems like the slanting Inter must be willing to give up 5-2 in first leg Champions League quarter-finals.
Doing the match at the Giuseppe Meazza, Wednesday (04/06/2011) pm dawn, Inter fail to please tens of thousands of supporters after giving up with the score 2-5.
Certainly no one thought could Schalke ravaged La Beneamata in front of his own supporters. Excellent quick goal by Dejan Stankovic (1), Schalke could force Inter bite the finger after 5-2 last until the whistle ended.
Is Joel Matip (17 '), Edu (40' & 76 '), Raul Gonzalez (53') and an own goal Ranocchia Andrea (57) which makes Leonardo Araujo troops bowed sluggish. Meanwhile, Diego Milito could only bring Inter winning 2-1 in the second minute to be my worst nightmare 34. The second half became worst nightmare for Inter. Schalke managed to make three additional goals by Raul, Andrea Ranocchia an own goal and Edu.

In this match, Inter played with 10 men after Cristian Chivu was expelled to the outside of the field. Romania defender had received a second yellow card after breaking hard Edu.

With this result the defending champion a chance to qualify for the semi-finals is very small because they have to win by a margin of at least four goals without reply.

Inter will play second leg at the Veltins Arena middle of next week. But, seeing these results breezed into the semi-final Inter opportunities fairly thin.

The composition of players
Inter Milan: Julio Cesar, Maicon, Ranocchia, Chivu, Zanetti, Stankovic, Motta, Sneijder, Cambiasso, Eto'o, Milito. Subs: Castellazzi, Cordoba, Kharja, Mariga, Materazzi, Pandev, Nagatomo

Schalke: Neuer, Uchida, Matip, Howedes, Sarpei, Farfan, Papadopoulos, Jurado, Baumjohann, Raul, Edu. Subs: Schober, Escudero, Plestan, Hao, Schmitz, Karimi, Draxler

Juan Agudelo, New phenomenom in the United States

2011-03-30T12:28:00.000-07:00

His name is Juan Agudelo, New phenomenon in the United States is football is still a teenager. South Africa has the objective of the six days before carved the age of 18. Agudelo Jozy Altidore has managed to beat the record for the youngest scorer in the Army Sam's sculpture at the age of 18 and 92 days. Surprisingly, the game was in Cape Town will be a first for the senior national Agudelo.

The young star players in New York Red Bulls is predicted that the future of American professional. Early stat marked April 27, 2010 Open Cup in the game against the Union of Philadelphia. If players pillar Red Bulls, Thierry Henry, were injured in the MLS last week, coach Hans Backe Agudelo decided to make their debut in the United States are the highest caste was to give. Sun's development project Agudelo demonstrates the success of the young player with the Red Bulls, the first graduates of the academy participated in the MLS.
Agudelo is the latest evidence of the ability to score the goal against Argentina in match score in New Jersey on Saturday (26 / 3) evening. Disadvantaged by Esteban Cambiasso scored in the first half, the ball quickly vomiting Agudelo Carlos Bocanegra grabbed the header goalkeeper Mariano Andujar. U.S. has managed to draw against Argentina 1-1 in the match. Agudelo now collected two goals in three appearances with Sam's Army.
Agudelo names are now talking more and more busy.Media asked for a player who idolized basketball player, Kobe Bryant has been on maintaining his career, idolized wonder. Remember Freddie Adu or Jozy Altidore? So far the U.S. has been unable to reap the fruits of their potential.
Given the age of 18, many people still waiting for football Agudelo several years in the future.
Impression of a typical adolescent innocence on his lips after the match Agudelo.

"Argentina is one of the best teams in the world and they have the best players in the world. It is nice to see Lionel Messi to score was and is defended against the team feels amazing, "she said.
He knows me, finally, and a goal against an incredible experience, "said the striker 18. This is the second goal for the U.S. Agudelo, a uniform national team since 2010." As a striker, of course we are always in pursuit of the ball. I have a goal, but I feel like other players that can print. "I get a good position and I was there to greet the ball gag. I work hard to achieve, "said Agudelo.

The name of Juan Sebastian Agudelo
Place, date of birth, Manizales, Colombia, November 23, 1992
Playing position Striker
Club of New York Red Bulls 2010 - (3 times main / 1 goals)
USA National Team 2010 - (3 caps / 2 goals)
U.S. U-20-2010 - (8 caps / 2 goals)
U.S. U-17 2008-09 (16 caps / 12 goals)

Survey: Manchester United, the Most Hated Company in England

2011-03-29T09:17:00.000-07:00

A survey conducted to gauge where the most hated company in the United Kingdom. The result is quite astonishing. Manchester United are at their peak Manchester United, the Most Hated Company in England, is above the international fast food restaurants, McDonald.
26% of the national survey participants to choose the care team Sir Alex Ferguson at the top of their hate list. It was believed to be the result of a strong rivalry with other clubs, also the success and strength that belongs to the United.

"Manchester United may be a victim of their own success. In the eyes of their own fans, they are very popular. But, not for fans of other clubs and banks in the economy," agency spokesman said the survey as reported by ESPN.
Full results of survey of 10 companies in the UK's most hated:

• Manchester United - 26%
• Ryanair - 23%
• British Gas - 22%
• McDonald's - 19%
• RBS - 17%
• Lloyds Bank - 16%
• Starbucks - 14%
• BT - 13%
• Sky - 13%
• easyJet - 10%
• Network Rail - 9%

"But unlike Manchester United banks and public service companies. Bank hated because getting billions of pounds to avoid bankruptcy for the then spend that money in the form of bonuses to their officers. The public service company was hated because it continues to raise rates in the middle of difficulty when people get money

Brazil was too strong for Scotland

2011-03-27T10:20:00.000-07:00

Brazil was too strong for Scotland. Two goals from Neymar make Samba Team arrested successful Scotland with the score 2-0.
At Emirates Stadium, England, Sunday (27/03/2011) night local time, Neymar Brazil victory appeared to be a hero. In a friendly game that he made a pair of goals each in each round to win the Brazilian.

Nothing wrong with predicting Neymar Brazil as their new star. even Brazil star Ronaldo was also predicted. owner's full name Neymar da Silva Santos Junior was 19 years old. He is currently strengthening the Brazilian club, Santos, as a striker. Two goals in his print to bring the Samba team's 2-0 win against Scotland in a friendly match that took place at the Emirates Stadium, England, Sunday (27 / 3).

Performed a duet with young striker other Samba, Leandro Damião, Neymar fascinating look British public. Typical touch of Samba often he showed in public in London. Moreover, Chelsea is the center wanted to, make a 19-year-old player is more excited in this fight.
Scotland try going to the opportunities through Scott Miller in the early minutes. Lucio violations to Miller in front of the penalty box, resulting in a free kick. Only, Charlie Adam still kick bounced over the bar Julio Cesar.

Brazil won the first chance in the 15th minute when a crossing feed delivered by Ramires. But unfortunately Elano header that receiving feedback is still not meet the target.
Scotland's attack in minutes instead of 33. Charlie Adam sent the ball to Steven Whittaker despite headlong towards the ball has not been right on target.

A minute ago goal finally born. From a counter-attack, Neymar Scotland goalkeeper managed to break through the kick along the ground
In the second half increasingly Tartan Army did not move with the wave of Samba. Right in the 76th minute, a penetration Neymar Scotland in the penalty box, had to be stopped by a violation of Charlie Adam. No doubt, the referee Howard Webb immediately pointed to the white dot. Neymar that executes its own reward successful penalty was finally conquered Allan McGregor and bring Brazil a 2-0 lead.

Score Brazilian advantage lasted until the game was over and the coach Mano Menezes could make a big smile because even without Alexandre Pato, Kaka, or any other star, a young squad which he cuts could still reap victory. For Neymar itself, this result is a success for him to show off in Europe in the middle of hectic with the offer that came to him.

Georgia tackle 1-0 Croatia Qualification EURO 2012

2011-03-27T02:35:00.000-07:00

The trip to Euro 2012 has begun. Some of the seeded teams have started down the mountain to fight to get tickets to the Poland-Ukraine.

One of the less fortunate teams are Croatia. in the match against host Georgia. Georgia made a surprise success when entertaining Croatia. Levan Kobiashvili late goal brought a 1-0 win Georgia, Saturday (26 / 3).
This defeat makes Croatia must give up the reins of the Group F standings to grips Greece. Croatia fell to second place with 10 points, one point adrift of Greece

Yag over unseeded Croatian able to master the game with Tottenham Hotspur driven attacking midfielder Luka Modric. But the appearance of brilliant goalkeeper Nukri Revishvili make Croatia to bite the fingers.
Revishvili able to thwart several opportunities such as Croatia gained by Mladen Petric and Tomislav Dujmovic.

Just when the match a minute remaining, Georgia managed to punish Croatia. Bait ripe substitute Otar Martsvaladze Kobiashvili be able to be resolved by themselves in another fight gol.Greece the hassle when the club entertained caretaker Malta before winning 1-0.

England beat Wales

2011-03-26T11:07:00.000-07:00

England successfully topped Group G standings while keeping the undefeated record. Facing host Wales, The Three Lions won 2-0 through goals Frank Lampard and Darren Bent on Euro 2012 Qualifying.
Two quick goals to deliver England host Wales hit two goals without reply in the fight continued Group G at the Cardiff Millennium Stadium on Saturday (26 / 3).

Wales itself collapsed in the bottom of the standings due to lose hold of the four games already played. This defeat also create brand-new coach Gary Speed Wales failed to make debut in official event to sweet.
England opened the scoring in the seventh minute through Frank Lampard's penalty kick. Previous referee award kicks fitting 12 after Ashley Young violated Collins in the forbidden box.

Chelsea midfielder Execution failed intercepted goalkeeper Wayne Hernessey. England 1-0 lead. Eight minutes later, striker Darren Bent who turn to double the advantage after the finish bait Young England who is a co-team at Villa.
Wales are not strengthened its flagship player Gareth Bale trouble penetrating the defense team Fabio Capello. Statistics from Soccernet show that Craig Bellamy et al did not launch a threat to the goalkeeper Joe Hart in the first 45 minutes. Meanwhile, Britain did six shots, three of which led to the goal, and two goals to fruition.

Composition Players

Wales: Hennessey, J. Collins, Williams, D. Collins, Gunter, Crofts, Ledley, Ramsey, King (Vaughan 63), Bellamy, Morison (Evans 63)

England: Hart, A. Cole, Terry, Dawson, Johnson, Parker (Jagielka 88), Lampard, A. Young, Wilshere (Downing 83), Bent, Rooney (Milner 68)

Messi or Ronaldo?

2011-03-25T15:57:00.000-07:00

Hunting is about who is the best so thick in the Spanish league. At least two Spanish football giants, both Barcelona and Real Madrid, put a player as top scorer.

Lionel Messi (Barcelona) has packed 24 goals, while his old rival Cristiano Ronaldo (Real Madrid) get the same performance. Just waiting for who is most ready to welcome the arrival of Lady Luck, Messi or Cristiano Ronaldo? Messi's just seems more shine.

It's not a game between Barcelona and Real Madrid or between Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo. We are not competing with each other to see who is better. We do it for the sake of our team," said Messi.

Referring to the statistics this season, Messi slightly better performance of CR7. Of the 34 matches in all competitions this season, Messi scored 41 goals successfully and 18 assists. As for Ronaldo has scored 35 goals and 9 assists from 36 games.

But, with the appearance of a decisive victory Messi of Argentina. This proves that Messi better than Ronaldo's one level. "I am pleased to witness the appearance of two players (Ronald0 and Messi), but I think Messi is one level above Ronaldo," he explained. Here is a video fierce duel between Messi to Ronaldo in the match Argentina against Portugal.

Five Player of the iconic club that eventually leave

2011-03-22T14:55:00.000-07:00

Ronaldinho (Barcelona-AC Milan, 2008)
Ronaldinho's debut in Europe with French Ligue 1 club, Paris St. Germain, but when defending Barcelona was his name really skyrocketed. FIFA World Player 2004 and 2005 is already a life of Lionel Messi Barca when new orbit. In the era of Frank Rijkaard, Ronaldinho successfully put Barca won two La Liga titles, one Champions League and two Spanish Super Cups. Unfortunately, the arrival of brand-new coach Pep Guardiola entrenador accompanied the statement that Dinho is not included in future plans. Players born March 21, 1980 it was moved to Milan to save his career.

Kaka (AC Milan, Real Madrid, 2009)
Men's full name Ricardo Izecson dos Santos Leite was the more lovable Milanisti after rejecting an offer bombastic £ 100 million from Manchester City in January 2009. "I want to grow old in Milan and dreamed of becoming captain of the club," said the playmaker at the time. In his first season wearing red and black jersey after purchased from Sao Paulo, Kaka directly patented one place in the starting XI and play escort Milan snatch scudetto 2003/04. Brilliant appearances on stagione also makes it awarded Player of the Serie A. Failing to win the 2005 Champions League because I Diavolo submission from Liverpool via penalties, two years later, Kaka 'alone' to bring Milan's La steal Orejona aka The Big Ears for the seventh time in history. Rossoneri revenge against Pool finish with a 2-1 win at the top of the party. However, not long after that Kaka rectify his words and said he might leave if AC Milan wanted to sell it. It was a reality and a half years ago. Kubu San Siro averse flick off money amounting to € 68.5 million from Real Madrid, so willing to let the 2007 World Player of the move to La Liga.
Cristiano Ronaldo (Manchester United, Real Madrid, 2009)
Driving United won the FA Cup League Cup 2004 and 2006 with a donation grain goals in their respective finals, the player plays 186 cm glow grew brighter in the 2006/07 season. Notch 17 goals Cristiano Ronaldo was instrumental in the achievement Premier League champions United at the time. Peak CR7 career at Old Trafford presented next season, when he scored a total of 42 goals in all competitions and helped the Red Devils to annex doubles titles, the Premier League and Champions League 2008. In the same year, Ronaldo was also rewarded the title of FIFA World Player version. Ronaldo became the first Portuguese player who graze for Manchester United when signed from Sporting Lisbon in the summer of 2003. The player who was then 18-year-old was given the number seven legacy of David Beckham back by Sir Alex Ferguson even though Ronaldo was asked for number 28, the number he wore at Sporting. In June 2009, United received ₤ 80 million bid from Real Madrid for Ronaldo after the player hinted his desire to join the Spanish giants. The number is still the world's most expensive transfer record to date.

Raul Gonzalez (Real Madrid-Schalke 04, 2010)
Raul began to routinely be the starter in Madrid since the 1995/96 season, when he scored 19 goals from 40 parties La Liga, and inherited the captain's armband from Fernando Hierro in 2003. Six La Liga titles, four Spanish Super Cups, three Champions League trophies, two Intercontinental Cup and one European Super Cup title to his contribution delantero into the closet at the Santiago Bernabeu trophy, plus a myriad of personal records are noted with Los Merengues.
Had been trained by colleges Atletico Madrid for two years (1990-1992), Raul moved to Real Madrid's youth team after Jesus Gil, Atletico president at that time, close the academy in Los Rojiblancos because the club wanted to save expenses. Ironically, precisely Raul scored his debut for the senior team goal against Atletico Madrid on November 5, 1994. The match was the second time he was grazing with White after being given a trust for the first time by Jorge Valdano, who was a coach, a week earlier. In 2008, Raul - along with Iker Casillas - obtain contracts 'lifetime' of Madrid. Clause in the employment contract states that both players will continue to be automatically extended if it appears at least 30 times in one season.

Nevertheless, it is not able to withstand the departure of a player who is now 33-year-old to Schalke 04 at the start of this season. Jose Mourinho, entrenador who landed in Madrid last summer, wants Raul survived, but the striker's reluctance to back up the Prince was determined to leave his palace Bernabeu.

David Villa (Valencia-Barcelona, 2010)
For five temporada defend Valencia, Villa scored metered always exceeded over 20 per season. Inevitably, the former bomber Sporting Gijon and Real Zaragoza is an irreplaceable figure in the Mestalla. Never said will not leave Valencia unless the club wants it off, a footballer who had been linked with Real Madrid, Liverpool, Chelsea, Manchester United, and Barcelona was finally anchored to the latter club after the Los Ches approved € 40 million bid offered Barca in the summer of 2010.

El Matador Edison Cavani

2011-03-21T15:04:00.000-07:00

Edison Cavani is a mix of Uruguayan and Italian descent, because his father and grandfather who came from Maranello, a town in northern Italy. Striker 23 years this is the bomber Naples. Palermo have signed a player plays the body 184 cm in mid-2007. Over the past three seasons Cavani scored 34 goals from 109 matches.

In the summer transfer market yesterday, Cavani Naples and purchased directly compete. Until the day six Serie A matches this season, complete ama owner Edinson Roberto Gómez Cavani is already scored five goals.

Cavani debuted with the national team at the event Uruguay U20 South American Youth Championship 2007 in Paraguay. Cavani immediately be top scorer in this tournament, seven goals in nine matches, while helping his team finish third. On February 6, 2008, Cavani make his debut for the senior national team and scored a direct as well. Uruguay play Colombia 2-2 opponent. Cavani ever score against Germany in the semifinals of the 2010 World Cup and so leveled 1-1. But unfortunately, in the end Germany wins 3-2.

24-year-old Uruguay striker is a predator on the front lines of Naples. One of the most memorable was his hat-trick goal against Juventus. Cavani became the second top scorer in Serie A under Antonio Di Natale. So far he has scored 20 goals from a total of 101 kicks in all competitions.
and was fourth ESM Golden Shoe rankings, behind Lionel Messi (27), CR7 (27), and Udinese striker Antonio Di Natale (25).

Given the remaining eight matches to end the season, not impossible Cavani increase the coffers to pursue his goal third main competitors. With notes, the 24-year striker capable of maintaining the consistency of performance, in addition to the deadlock expect Messi and CR7 like last weekend.

Cavani also have to be careful with the chase of Manchester United striker, Dimitar Berbatov, who has pocketed 20 goals, also Samuel Eto'o and Mario Gomez, who each had offered 19 goals for Inter Milan and Bayern Munich.

Lionel Messi Dinner With Adriano Galliani

2011-03-21T13:48:00.000-07:00

Barcelona star Lionel Messi seen having dinner with AC Milan Vice President Adriano Galliani on Sunday (20.03) yesterday in Milan, Italy.
Messi Galliani met because it's the holidays after Barcelona beat Getafe 2-1 in La Liga continued on Saturday (19 / 3).

That certainly provoke a variety of issues, including the possibility of a move Messi. But before these allegations develop into gossip, the world's best players to rush to confirm his arrival meant it.

Statements that little flicked from Messi was when he said that if the Rossoneri do not have the ability (funds) to bring him from the Nou Camp despite the Blaugrana put his name on the list sell.
Messi is irreplaceable in Barcelona is often associated with speculation his move to the big European teams. Previously he was even rumored would strengthen rivals Milan, Internazionale.
Messi is still a chance this season to give the treble winners to Barcelona, the La Liga, Copa del Rey and Champions League.

Galliani himself has long been a big fan of Messi. He admitted very happy to talk privately with World Player 2009 and 2010 it.
Messi back but threw promises loyal to the Azulgrana. He firmly refused to leave to another club, including eternal rivals Real Madrid.
"I'm not going there (Madrid) or another team. You can not say no, but my choice to stay here. My relationship with Pep Guardiola is always good, he created a togetherness here, "said Argentine players.

History of Football

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The origins of the history of the emergence of football sport still invite debate. Some of the documents explained that football was born since Roman times, partly explain football comes from China. FIFA as world football's governing body officially declared that football was born from mainland China is the Chinese people originated from the game the 2nd century until the 3rd BC. The sport was known as "tsu chu".

According to Bill Murray, an expert on football history, in his book The World Game: A History of Football, football has been played since the beginning of AD. At that time, people in the era of Ancient Egypt are familiar with carrying and kicking a ball game which is made of bundles of linen cloth. History of Ancient Greece also noted there is a game called episcuro, using a ball game. The evidence was reflected in the reliefs on the walls of the museum that depicts a young boy holding a round ball and play it with the thigh.

Many theories about who was initially carrying out this football game, but certainly, english is the which began perfecting so smooth progress as it is today. Initiative began in 1863, precisely on October 26, when eleven clubs in London held a meeting to clear up confusion by making a series of fundamental rules to regulate the next matches. The meeting was successfully formed Football Association (FA) is the first release of the group although tails Rugby in the meeting for refusing to step on, kick the shins and run / carry the ball. Finally, on December 8, 1863, the official Rugby resigned himself and the two go on their own.

In 1907, there stood the World Football Federation (FIFA) in Paris, France on the initiative of 7 countries, namely France, Denmark, Netherlands, Spain, Sweden and Switzerland. Of the seven members grow to 36 in 1925, and after World War II interrupted, FIFA has been followed by the 73 members in the struggle for the World Cup II. Today FIFA has as many as 146.3 million club members, 200,000 of them located in Europe with approximately 680,000 teams and 22 million active players.