Tag Archives: Real Madrid

Time’s Up: Robin van Persie must leave Arsenal

Posted on 17/02/2012 by AA_Richards

The scale of the defeat suffered by Arsenal in the San-Siro was hard to take for their supporters. Those who have seen Arsene Wenger’s side grow over the last 15 years from a physically strong, tough, uncompromising side, into one … Continue reading →

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Diego Simeone: Atletico Madrid’s hero, who no matter what, will always be respected

Posted on 10/02/2012 by AA_Richards

When a hero returns to the scene of former glories, it can often be questioned whether or not it’s a smart move. You see, the hero is remembered for any number of reasons to any number of people. But all … 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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Five club battle for Neymar

Posted on 28/06/2011 by AA_Richards

Brazilian wonderkid Neymar’s move from Santos to Europe looks more likely to come to fruition during the current transfer window, as five European clubs have met the £40.3m release clause set in the quicksilver forward’s contract. The five clubs include … Continue reading →

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Anderlecht confirm Lukaku talks with Chelsea

Posted on 20/06/2011 by AA_Richards

Anderlecht, the Belgian club, have revealed that they have begun negotiations with Chelsea over the potential sale of 18-year-old striking sensation Romelu Lukaku. The powerhouse teenager is seen as one of the rising stars of European football, having already made … Continue reading →

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Sergio Aguero to exit Atletico Madrid with rivals Real set to pounce

Posted on 24/05/2011 by AA_Richards

Atletico Madrid’s Argentinian international striker Sergio Aguero, has asked to be allowed to leave the club this summer, and some of Europe’s top sides are preparing to snare the talented forward from Los Rojiblancos. “I said long ago that when … Continue reading →

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Barcelona boss Pep Guardiola compares Ferguson’s United to Mourinho’s Madrid

Posted on 17/05/2011 by AA_Richards

Barcelona manager Pep Guardiola has compared Champions League final opponents Manchester United to Real Madrid, in terms of strength and counter-attacking ability, ahead of the final at Wembley in 12 days time. The match promises to be a classic, between … Continue reading →

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Barcelona’s Sergio Busquets charged by Uefa over racism claim

Posted on 12/05/2011 by AA_Richards

Barcelona and Spain midfielder Sergio Busquets is under investigation by Uefa after allegedly making racial remarks towards Real Madrid’s Brazilian full-back Marcelo during the first leg of the two sides Champions League clash. Real posted a video on their website … 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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Tottenham must finish top four or face losing star men according to Heurelho Gomes

Posted on 12/04/2011 by AA_Richards

Tottenham Hotspur goalkeeper Heurelho Gomes has warned the club that if they don’t finish in the top four of the Premier League this season and secure Champions League football, then they’ll struggle to keep hold of their in-demand star players … Continue reading →

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