Perhaps the biggest hyped player outside of Europe is Neymar. A 21 year old Brazilian born player that plays for the Brazilian football club of Santos FC.
It is no secret over the past couple of seasons that Neymar has been sought after to play in Europe. The two main contenders for him this year are the Spanish Clubs Barcelona and Real Madrid. Santos has already accepted the two offers made by the two clubs but it is now being reported that Neymar has chosen FC Barcelona over Real Madrid.
Despite the reports that Real Madrid was willing to pay 35 million euros, 10 million more than Barca's offer, Neymar chose Barcelona's offer over Madrid's, probably because he wants to play alongside Lionel Messi which he has said in the past. If the great Pele is right about Neymar being better than Lionel Messi, even eventually, then Barcelona is the clear favorite for.... everything, including the Champions League.
Luckily soccer isn't as predictable as Basketball so nothing is secured for Barcelona (except a La Liga title). If this deal works out in Barca's favor, they could remain the top team in Europe for quite a while.
P.S. Nothing exciting and unpredictable happening over there. Let's see what's happening in baseball.
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Saturday, May 25, 2013
Wednesday, May 1, 2013
2013 UCL Final Set: Borussia Dortmund vs. Bayern Munich
It's going to be an all German final in Wembley.
After both Bundesliga clubs managed to wallop their opponents in their respective first legs, they managed to hold each one of them off in leg 2.
Borussia Dortmund managed to survive Real Madrid's comeback attempt at the Bernabeu as Real took the leg 2-0. They still fell short as Dortmund advances on a 4-3 aggregate score.
As for Bayern Munich, they crushed the Messi-less Barcelona at their own home stadium of Camp Nou 3-0 making their aggregate victory 7-0.
It will be Borussia Dortmund taking on rival Bayern Munich for the Champions Cup.
Dortmund has only been to the UCL Final once back in 1997 when they defeated Juventus for their only Champions Cup title. Bayern Munich just went to the Champions League Final last year losing in penalties in their own home stadium of Allianz Arena to Chelsea. The last time that Munich has won the Champions Cup was in 2001 when they defeated Valencia in penalties (ironically enough).
As for Barcelona and Real Madrid, these top clubs will always have next year. That's the benefit of being a powerhouse. Though Real Madrid might have a lesser chance with hints and rumors that Jose Mourinho will not be their manager next season. The Mourinho era in Madrid hasn't been a pretty one but at least some silverware was won.
May 25th is the UCL Final. I need to get some Brats.
P.S. Comeback to Chelsea, Mourinho. The two Manchester clubs are killing us.
After both Bundesliga clubs managed to wallop their opponents in their respective first legs, they managed to hold each one of them off in leg 2.
Borussia Dortmund managed to survive Real Madrid's comeback attempt at the Bernabeu as Real took the leg 2-0. They still fell short as Dortmund advances on a 4-3 aggregate score.
As for Bayern Munich, they crushed the Messi-less Barcelona at their own home stadium of Camp Nou 3-0 making their aggregate victory 7-0.
It will be Borussia Dortmund taking on rival Bayern Munich for the Champions Cup.
Dortmund has only been to the UCL Final once back in 1997 when they defeated Juventus for their only Champions Cup title. Bayern Munich just went to the Champions League Final last year losing in penalties in their own home stadium of Allianz Arena to Chelsea. The last time that Munich has won the Champions Cup was in 2001 when they defeated Valencia in penalties (ironically enough).
As for Barcelona and Real Madrid, these top clubs will always have next year. That's the benefit of being a powerhouse. Though Real Madrid might have a lesser chance with hints and rumors that Jose Mourinho will not be their manager next season. The Mourinho era in Madrid hasn't been a pretty one but at least some silverware was won.
May 25th is the UCL Final. I need to get some Brats.
P.S. Comeback to Chelsea, Mourinho. The two Manchester clubs are killing us.
Wednesday, March 6, 2013
Real Madrid Win Contrversial Game in Machester
The Champions League is certainly the worst time for there to be a controversial call, especially when the teams involved are very well known.
Real Madrid and Manchester United played the 2nd leg of their UCL match up last night at Old Trafford. Man U managed to grab a 1-0 lead when Nani was sent off with a Red Card in the 56' by Turkish referee Cuneyt Cakir. Nani had tried to bring the ball down with his leg when he inadvertently hit Madrid defender Arbeloa in the mid-section. With Man U down a man, Real Madrid managed to score 2 goals to win the game with the clincher coming from Cristiano Ronaldo. Final was 2-1 with Real Madrid advancing to the quarterfinals on a 3-2 aggregate.
Controversy is something that the world sport doesn't need more of what with the match fixing scandals all over the place these days. When you see Nani sent off in that circumstance, you have to question the referee and the validity of the match to some extent. I am not saying that Nani deserved a pass because a yellow would've been appropriate. But a red card was just a misuse of the referee's power.
Either way, Real Madrid caught a break while Manchester United got Royally screwed.
Real Madrid and Manchester United played the 2nd leg of their UCL match up last night at Old Trafford. Man U managed to grab a 1-0 lead when Nani was sent off with a Red Card in the 56' by Turkish referee Cuneyt Cakir. Nani had tried to bring the ball down with his leg when he inadvertently hit Madrid defender Arbeloa in the mid-section. With Man U down a man, Real Madrid managed to score 2 goals to win the game with the clincher coming from Cristiano Ronaldo. Final was 2-1 with Real Madrid advancing to the quarterfinals on a 3-2 aggregate.
Controversy is something that the world sport doesn't need more of what with the match fixing scandals all over the place these days. When you see Nani sent off in that circumstance, you have to question the referee and the validity of the match to some extent. I am not saying that Nani deserved a pass because a yellow would've been appropriate. But a red card was just a misuse of the referee's power.
Either way, Real Madrid caught a break while Manchester United got Royally screwed.
Friday, August 31, 2012
2012-13 UCL Preview: Madrid Better Be for Real
Now that I have done a football preview, time for a Futbol preview.
Though the UEFA Champions League doesn't start for a few weeks, the group seedings were released and it's seems like fix is in for traditional powerhouses. The only one where it seems that the fix isn't in totally is Group D where Real Madrid and Man City are grouped together, the defending La Liga champs and EPL champs respectively. They both should advance to the knockout stages but when two powerhouses like this are grouped together anything can happen. An upset from a lesser club could cost much more in a group like this one.
As for a favorite to win the UCL title? My pick is selfishly going to be Real Madrid. This is Jose Mourinho's third year as the team's manager and they were unfortunate penalties away from getting to the UCL Final last year. Luka Modric seems to be the big signing during the transfer window so far and he should sure up the midfield. Plus, Cristiano Ronaldo along with Gonzalo Higuain and Karin Benzema ensure that the club still has a lot of fire power. NOW START WINNING SOME MATCHES IN LA LIGA FOR PETE'S SAKE!!!
P.S. Yes, I know the title is a horrible pun. I'm working on worse puns, OK.
Though the UEFA Champions League doesn't start for a few weeks, the group seedings were released and it's seems like fix is in for traditional powerhouses. The only one where it seems that the fix isn't in totally is Group D where Real Madrid and Man City are grouped together, the defending La Liga champs and EPL champs respectively. They both should advance to the knockout stages but when two powerhouses like this are grouped together anything can happen. An upset from a lesser club could cost much more in a group like this one.
As for a favorite to win the UCL title? My pick is selfishly going to be Real Madrid. This is Jose Mourinho's third year as the team's manager and they were unfortunate penalties away from getting to the UCL Final last year. Luka Modric seems to be the big signing during the transfer window so far and he should sure up the midfield. Plus, Cristiano Ronaldo along with Gonzalo Higuain and Karin Benzema ensure that the club still has a lot of fire power. NOW START WINNING SOME MATCHES IN LA LIGA FOR PETE'S SAKE!!!
P.S. Yes, I know the title is a horrible pun. I'm working on worse puns, OK.
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