Tag Archives: Messi

David Silva – Manchester’s Most Majestic

Posted on 25/10/2011 by AA_Richards

“For David Silva it is easy to play football. Everything is easy for him” – Roberto Mancini. “The best signing we’ve made” – Carlos Tevez. On reflection, in the 86th minute when Sky Sports commentator Alan Smith awarded the Man … Continue reading →

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Brazilian legend Pele warns Neymar against European move

Posted on 04/08/2011 by AA_Richards

Neymar, the in-demand 19-year-old forward who is seen as the big hope of Brazilian football for the 2014 World Cup, has been told that he should stay with current club Santos, the reigning Copa Libertadores holders, rather than seeking a … Continue reading →

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Those funny things footballer’s say

Posted on 09/06/2011 by AA_Richards

They often don’t mean it but sometimes, footballer’s can’t half be funny, whether they mean to or not. Sometimes their attempts at seriousness are even more humourous. So here’s a look at the funny things footballer’s say. (No managers – … Continue reading →

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Barcelona “the best team I have ever faced” – Ferguson

Posted on 29/05/2011 by AA_Richards

After seeing his Premier League champions humbled by an outstanding Barcelona side in the Champions League final at Wembley last night – Pep Guardiola’s side emerging victorious with a 3-1 win after a performance allying touch, precision and no shortage … Continue reading →

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Lionel Messi is a great, but Cristiano Ronaldo not so much says Johan Cruyff

Posted on 15/04/2011 by AA_Richards

Barcelona forward Lionel Messi is on his way to becoming perhaps the greatest footballer of all-time according to the Dutch legend Johan Cruyff. Furthermore, prior to this weekend’s El Gran Clasico, as Barcelona travel to the Bernabeu to face bitter … Continue reading →

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The UEFA Champions League Final Eight – The Contenders

Posted on 17/03/2011 by AA_Richards

“I firmly believe that any man’s finest hours – his greatest fulfillment of all that he holds dear – is that moment when he has worked his heart out in good cause and lies exhausted on the field of battle … Continue reading →

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Sir Alex Ferguson believes Barcelona’s reputation scares teams into submission

Posted on 13/03/2011 by AA_Richards

Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson believes that clubs are being beaten by Barcelona psychologically, before they have even stepped onto the field to take on Pep Guardiola’s side. Ferguson, whose side could meet the Catalan giants in the Champions … Continue reading →

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Magical Messi double downs Arsenal on controversial night at Camp Nou

Posted on 08/03/2011 by AA_Richards

Barcelona 3-1 Arsenal (Barcelona win 4-3 on aggregate) A dominant display from Barcelona saw them run Arsenal ragged for 90 minutes at the Camp Nou and deservedly make their way into the last eight. However, Arsenal will be seething at … Continue reading →

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Jack Wilshere ‘scared’ – Cesc Fabregas jokes on Twitter

Posted on 18/02/2011 by AA_Richards

Jack Wilshere and his father with Xavi and Lionel Messi’s shirts Jack Wilshere, who was so outstanding on the field for Arsenal on Wednesday evening during their 2-1 win over Barcelona, was apparently scared to ask for Lionel Messi’s shirt … Continue reading →

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Public Service Announcement For Arsenal Supporters

Posted on 16/02/2011 by AA_Richards

Tonight has been a joyous occasion, a splendid 2-1 victory over perhaps the best football team the world has seen in the last 15 years or so. Arsenal, at the Emirates fought bravely and the stellar names, messrs Nasri, Fabregas … Continue reading →

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