So evidently Real Madrid's starting eleven next year will be:
Casillas, Boulahrouz, Zamnbrotta, Cristiano Ronaldo, Fabregas, Beckham, Reyes, Emerson, Joaquin, Rooney, Robben
And they will be coached by Wenger, Capello, and Ericksson.
Quite a dream team. Emphasis on the dream and less on the team.
Ameobi causing Roeder concern
Ameobi causing Roeder concern
Shola Ameobi has not yet returned to training and his continued absence is causing Newcastle manager Glenn Roeder some concern ahead of their Intertoto Cup campaign.
Newcastle took the decision to enter the Intertoto Cup in order to secure a route into Europe for next term, which has prompted an early return to training for the players.
Ameobi, though, only recently had an injection in his hip and is not yet ready to start training.
With Alan Shearer now retired, Michael Owen injured and Michael Chopra having moved on, Newcastle have a dearth of attacking options.
Should Ameobi fail to pass the doctor, Albert Luque and James Milner are likely to be asked to lead the line against either Keflavik or Lillestrom on July 15.
Hornets pounce for Powell
Hornets pounce for Powell
Skysports.com can confirm Watford have signed Chris Powell from Charlton.Powell has always been a quality (for the price) fantasy player. Looks like he'll be an option this year, if not a candidate for many clean sheet points.
Powell has signed a one-year deal at the Premiership new boys after agreeing a pre-contract.
Good on you, mate
While this may be accurate...
...this is funny...
Quite a dramatic finish. If the Italians weren't in the midst of a match-fixing scandal involving dubious penalties at key moments in matches... why you would just have to invent one.
But don't feel too bad for the Australians. Their version of a national scandal involves this woman.
...this is funny...
Quite a dramatic finish. If the Italians weren't in the midst of a match-fixing scandal involving dubious penalties at key moments in matches... why you would just have to invent one.
But don't feel too bad for the Australians. Their version of a national scandal involves this woman.
Toon reject Jimmy talk
Toon reject Jimmy talk
Let's hope that this is one of those situations where the denial is followed quickly by the transfer. Like every deal Real Madrid is involved in.
Newcastle boss Glenn Roeder has hit out at reports linking him with a move for Middlesbrough striker Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink.Why not? I think it would be irresponsible of them NOT to pursue JFH! Man... would I love to see him lineup for NUFC! JFH4NUFC!
...
However, talk of this nature has now been dismissed by Roeder, who is less than enamoured with the fact his club have been linked to a player he insists they are not actively pursuing.
Let's hope that this is one of those situations where the denial is followed quickly by the transfer. Like every deal Real Madrid is involved in.
The New Edgar Davids?
Zokora agrees Spurs move
Ivory Coast international Didier Zokora claims he has agreed a move to Tottenham Hotspur after shunning interest from other Premiership clubs.
Zokora has been one of the most in-demand midfielders in European football and a solid World Cup showing only enhanced his stock.
St Etienne have been resigned to losing the 25-year-old and it now appears Spurs have matched the French side's asking price.
Tottenham look ready to splash out £8.5 million on the midfield workhorse, who claims to have already agreed personal terms to move to White Hart Lane.
Liverpool wrap up Bellamy switch
Liverpool wrap up Bellamy switch
Liverpool have completed the signing of Blackburn striker Craig Bellamy on a four-year contract.That didn't take long, did it? Wake up call for ManU and Arsenal. Gonna be another tough race for for the coveted CL spots, if not the Championship. More thoughts here.
The 26-year-old Welsh international sealed the deal, which is thought to be in the region of £6m, 24 hours after passing a medical.
Owen ruled out for several months
Owen ruled out for several months
Does this mean Milner or Dyer gets moved up into an auxilliary striker role? In theory that's great (see The Rules), but in practice neither has really thrived in that position.
Michael Owen is out of the World Cup and flying back to England after rupturing his anterior cruciate knee ligament in the 2-2 draw with Sweden.Ameobi +10?
A scan on Wednesday confirmed the worst fears about Owen's injury following his dramatic collapse early in the match.
Does this mean Milner or Dyer gets moved up into an auxilliary striker role? In theory that's great (see The Rules), but in practice neither has really thrived in that position.
Dabo quits Lazio to join Man City
Dabo quits Lazio to join Man City
Or is it just cover for Barton's temper and Reyna's fragility?
"Ousmane is a vastly experienced holding midfield player, and gives us more options. I am delighted he is joining us."Does this free Joey Barton to play a more attacking role? Or does it free him up for a move elsewhere?
Or is it just cover for Barton's temper and Reyna's fragility?
Bellamy set for Liverpool talks
Bellamy set for Liverpool talks
This would be a huge win for Liverpool, and a huge blow for Blackburn. Bellamy made an average team... well, dangerous, and spearheaded their bid for a European place. That same attitude, pace, and goal-scoring ability would do wonders for Liverpool's run at silverware.
Would make Bellamy a great buy for next season's fantasy game, though IIRC his value had risen to around $14. So maybe the value will be in whomever Blackburn brings in to replace him? My guess is that it will be someone who makes a name for themselves in the World Cup, but will never find form in the EPL.
Bellamy's contract at Ewood Park is thought to include a clause, active until June 30, that allows him to speak to any club offering £6m.Wow!
Liverpool are understood to have offered that amount, paving the way for contract negotiations to begin.
This would be a huge win for Liverpool, and a huge blow for Blackburn. Bellamy made an average team... well, dangerous, and spearheaded their bid for a European place. That same attitude, pace, and goal-scoring ability would do wonders for Liverpool's run at silverware.
Would make Bellamy a great buy for next season's fantasy game, though IIRC his value had risen to around $14. So maybe the value will be in whomever Blackburn brings in to replace him? My guess is that it will be someone who makes a name for themselves in the World Cup, but will never find form in the EPL.
Italy v United States Report
Italy 1-1 United States
Deserved (and more). Weak call. Weaker .
But "mission accomplished". We have a point from our first two games and need to beat Ghana to have a chance of advancing. Which is just how we thought it would be when the draw was announced.
C'mon USA! Forza Italia!
Deserved (and more). Weak call. Weaker .
But "mission accomplished". We have a point from our first two games and need to beat Ghana to have a chance of advancing. Which is just how we thought it would be when the draw was announced.
C'mon USA! Forza Italia!
Dutch fans watch match in their underwear
Dutch fans watch match in their underwear
'I understand that FIFA has sponsors but you cannot tell people to strip off their lederhosen and force them to watch a game in their underpants. That is going too far.'Too far, unless you're Swedish.
We told you so
Prem duo enter Heskey race
Wigan assistant manager Chris Hutchings admits the club could miss out on the signing of Emile Heskey.Just remember, you heard it here first
Hutchings has confirmed that Blackburn and Portsmouth have entered the race for the Birmingham striker after The Latics made public their interest earlier this week.
Lost amid the Hulabaloo
United star heads for Hammers
Manchester United defender Jonathan Spector has completed a £500,000 transfer to West Ham.West Ham is quietly reloading for another run at Europe. They've added a bit of depth to their midfield in Bowyer, and we'll have to see if Spector is cover for Konchesky or if they can convert him into the right back they more desperately need.
The 20-year-old has become Alan Pardew's second signing of the summer window and follows hot on the heels of the capture of Lee Bowyer from Newcastle.
Fifth Column?
BBC SPORT | Football | World Cup 2006 | Germany v Poland
The hosts look set to start with two Polish-born forwards in Miroslav Klose and Lukas Podolski.
Klose, who admitted this week he still communicates with his German strike partner in Polish, insisted the Poles would be a far bigger threat than in their 2-0 defeat to Ecuador.
Just so you guys don't think I'm ignoring you...
Here's what I've been up to since the last time I blogged...
I stopped by London...
http://www.goal.com/en-us/articolo.aspx?ContenutoId=70482
And now I'm in Germany...
http://www.yanks-abroad.com/content.php?mode=extratime&id=001934
Apparently, there's some big tournament going on here or something.
I stopped by London...
http://www.goal.com/en-us/articolo.aspx?ContenutoId=70482
And now I'm in Germany...
http://www.yanks-abroad.com/content.php?mode=extratime&id=001934
Apparently, there's some big tournament going on here or something.
Old Friends
BBC SPORT | Football | World Cup 2006 | Live: Spain 3-0 Ukraine
Nice to see that Serhiy Rebrov is still around. He never produced much for Tottenham, but he was solid for fantasy managers. Always 8-10 pts a game on shots and crosses.
Good to see he's still in the national frame, even if he never went on to the heights that his former running mate Sheva has.
Nice to see that Serhiy Rebrov is still around. He never produced much for Tottenham, but he was solid for fantasy managers. Always 8-10 pts a game on shots and crosses.
Good to see he's still in the national frame, even if he never went on to the heights that his former running mate Sheva has.
Kaka has me smelling like a rose
...so far.
BBC SPORT | Football | World Cup 2006 | Live: Brazil 1-0 Croatia
Now if only I had the guts to make him my captain instead of the Fat One.
BBC SPORT | Football | World Cup 2006 | Live: Brazil 1-0 Croatia
45 mins: Brazil 1-0 CroatiaIn a fit of pique I decided to pick up Kaka instead of Ronaldinho. Not sure how it will all turn out, but so far, so good.
Brazil's Kaka scores a stunning goal from the edge of the area with his left-foot after picking up the ball from Cafu. Stipe Pletikosa was given no chance in between the Croatia posts.
Now if only I had the guts to make him my captain instead of the Fat One.
Roman's Legions
So far in the Cup the winners have got to be the Blues of London. Even with Ballack on the sidelines for Germany's first game and Shevchenko questionable, we've had Drogba, Robben, and Crespo score; and Lampard, Terry, and Cole put in good games for England.
Winners and losers
The US did not come to play. Period, end of story. We were on our heels from the opening whistle, got caught out on our first attack and gave up a goal on the counter. Never recovered. The Czechs just sat back in banks for 4s and let the US come at them. The US obliged and returned the favor by presenting them the ball time and time again.
And in the winners column, well, it looks like Arsenal have bought themselves a star. And probably saved a few million pounds by getting the deal done before the Cup.
Rosicky +10
And in the winners column, well, it looks like Arsenal have bought themselves a star. And probably saved a few million pounds by getting the deal done before the Cup.
Rosicky +10
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