Archive for the ‘La Liga’ Category

Lionel Messi shines as Barcelona win El Clasico

Sunday, November 29th, 2009

Lionel Messi and Zlatan Ibrahimovic

Argentinian superstar Lionel Messi shone in Barcelona’s 1-0 victory over arch rivals Real Madrid, which was settled eleven minutes after half time with a Zlatan Ibraminovic goal. The Swede might not be going to South Africa next summer, but the talented forward volleyed home a left footed shot after good work down the right by Daniel Alves.

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Real Madrid close gap on Barcelona

Sunday, November 1st, 2009

Xavi

Real Madrid have closed the gap on European and La Liga Champions Barcelona after a 2-0 victory over city rivals Getafe – whilst Barcelona drew 1-1 with Osasuna after a very late Gerard Pique own goal. Elsewhere Villareal, who had got off to an awful start, thumped Tenerife 5-0.

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Ribery to stay at Bayern? No moves to United or Barca

Tuesday, July 21st, 2009

Franck Ribery

French International forward Franck Ribery looks like he will be staying at Bayern Munich as both European Cup final managers reveal their interest has cooled over the past few weeks. United boss Sir Alex Ferguson admitted that his club ‘explored’ the idea of signing the player, whilst Barcelona boss Pep Guardiola believes that the signing would be ‘impossible’.

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Zlatan and Eto’o to switch clubs

Sunday, July 19th, 2009

Eto'o and Ibrahimovic

Samuel Eto’o and Zlatan Ibrahimovic are rumoured to be involved in a transfer deal between European Champions FC Barcelona and Internazionale. It is being reported that Swedish striker Ibrahimovic is to be transferred to Barcelona in exchange for Samuel Eto’o and cash, believed to be in the region of £35Million. Aleksandr Hleb is also part of the deal – with the Belarus International going on loan to the Serie A champions for a year.

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Babbel confident of Huntelaar signing

Monday, July 13th, 2009

Huntelaar

Stuttgart manager Markus Babbel says Klaas-Jan Huntelaar would be the perfect replacement for Mario Gomez, who has joined Bayern Munich, and is confident in signing the Dutch forward – who is yet to play in a World Cup Finals. The move could be exactly what is needed for the striker – who will no doubt be looking to South Africa next summer and considering the competition now at Madrid – a move to Germany will be welcomed.

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No bids yet for Aguero

Saturday, July 11th, 2009

Aguero

Atletico Madrid’s young forward Sergio Aguero looks like he is set to stay at the Vicente Calderon next season as his club reveal they are yet to receive a big money bid for the young Argentinian. Manchester United and Chelsea were both linked to the youngster - with interest cooling of late with United signing Michael Owen and Chelsea signing young Daniel Sturridge.

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Ribery wants to leave Bayern for Madrid

Thursday, July 2nd, 2009

Ribery with Bayern Munich

No sooner than Karim Benzema had joined Madrid, as reported yesterday, Franck Ribery has declared that he wants to leave Bayern Munich for, yep you guessed it, Real Madrid. So far, Madrid have spent £80 Million on Cristiano Ronaldo, £56Million on Kaka, £35 Million on Karim Benzema and around £16Million for Raúl Albiol.

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Real Madrid snap up Karim Benzema

Wednesday, July 1st, 2009

Karim Benzema

Real Madrid considered the summer spending spree by snapping up French forward Karim Benzema from Lyon – after the two clubs agreed a £35Million fee based upon appearances. The news will come as a further blow for Manchester United who were keen to sign the French forward – as a replacement for Real Madrid winger Cristiano Ronaldo.

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Man City place ’stratospheric’ bid for Etoo

Sunday, June 28th, 2009

Samuel Etoo

Manchester City have made a bid for Cameroon striker and Barcelona forward Samuel Eto’o – which has been described by the club’s president Joan Laporta as ’stratospheric’. If City land Eto’o he could well be linking up with Carlos Tevez – who is considering an offer from the Eastlands club.

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Man United linked with another striker

Wednesday, June 24th, 2009

Sergio Aguero

Manchester United have been linked with yet another player following the sale of star winger Cristiano Ronaldo. Every top club in European is well aware that United will be receiving an enormous fee for the current World Player of the year – and are trying to cash in.

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