Carlos Tevez
Carlos Tevez has just signed for Manchester United for the biggest fee ever in English football. The twenty four year old Argentinean has been involved with transfer speculation when he joined West Ham United in 2006, but the fee, that is supposed to be just over thirty two million pounds, will be paid to Tevez’s sports investment firm owners MSI.
Carlos Tevez really captured the attention of the Manchester United fans during a year long loan at the club in the 2007-08 season, and is believed to be the main reason for his move. In the last season, Tevez made just under fifty appearances, scoring nineteen goals, and also helping Manchester United to win the Premier League and the Champions League.
Tevez began his foot balling career in Argentina playing for his local side Boca Juniors, where he spent three years before joining Corinthians. This is when he signed the deal with MSI that would lead to later controversy. Following his arrival in England, where he played for London club West Ham United, Carlos Tevez made a name for himself in the English game after almost single handedly keeping the Hammers in the Premier League. After this impressive season there was much interest in Tevez, with West Ham saying they owned the player, but it turned out that Media Sports Investments (MSI) actually owned the player, and it was agreed, after a court decision, that the player would be released, and this is when Tevez first went to United.
The contract that Carlos Tevez has recently signed will keep him at Manchester United for many years, which has taken place one year through the Argentinians two year loan spell at the club. Manchester United manager, Sir Alex Ferguson, claimed that Tevez sacrificed himself for the club and never complained, and team mate Owen Hargreaves was also singing the twenty four year old’s praises.
Will Cristiano Ronaldo go to Real Madrid?
Undoubtedly, the question that has been in most football fans minds this summer is that of whether or not the talented winger, Cristiano Ronaldo, will go to the Spanish club Real Madrid.
Although Real Madrid have always said that they wish to purchase the twenty three year old, it has been only recently that the rumours have sparked, with Cristiano Ronaldo hinting at his wish to leave Manchester United, and Real Madrid making reported offers of one hundred million pounds, as well as two players to the value of fifty million pounds. Cristiano Ronaldo has not played down the rumours though, claiming he would like to move to Madrid, and hinting that he enjoyed playing in white.
Sir Alex Ferguson, the Manchester United manager, is refusing to sell the player though, saying that he would do whatever it takes to keep the Portuguese winger at the club, including sacrificing his job. Ferguson also infuriated Ronaldo by saying that he would rather see him sitting in the stands than playing for Real Madrid next season.
So, the question stands of whether Cristiano Ronaldo will go to Real Madrid or not. Ronaldo’s contract at Manchester United doesn’t run out until 2010, so he still has two years left, but it looks unlikely that the player will stay for that long. The most likely scenario at the moment seems to be that Ronaldo will leave United once Sir Alex Ferguson has retired, as he is the main reason for the deal not going ahead, but with Real Madrid offering such high amounts, the Glazier family will be keen to sell the winger, and although a move this summer does not look likely, it is probable that Cristiano Ronaldo will be playing in Madrid in the near future, with a transfer looking closer by the day, and everyone will watch with keen eyes in the January 2009 transfer window.
Fiorentina Sign Defenders
Fiorentina have completed the signings of Juan Manuel Vargas and Gianluca Comotto. The defenders were brought in to aid the teams challenge to qualify for the Champions League group stage. Vargas was reportedly interesting some of the bigger teams in Europe such as Manchester United and Real Madrid. He was happy however to sign for Fiorentina and have a first team place guaranteed. Gianluca Comotto will return to the Viola after already having spent a disappointing 6 month spell on loan earlier in his career. He said “Now i want o show Fiorentina supporters who is the real Comotto”. Fiorentina will hope to push on and challenge for the Serie A title next season and these 2 signings will just reinforce the already solid squad of players Fiorentina already possess.
Chelsea Deny Making Kaka Bid
Chelsea have denied making a bid for Milan star Kaka, according to Sky Sports News. Milan Vice-President Adrian Galliani had claimed on Sunday that Chelsea had made “a really big offer” for their Brazilian playmaker. Milan have previously stated that Kaka is not for sale and the player himself has claimed he is happy at the San Siro. Speculation has increased about the players future since former Brazil and Portugal Manager Luiz Felipe Scolari was appointed as Chelseas new manager. Kaka had worked with Big “Phil” with the Brazilian national team. Kaka is currently struggling with a troublesome knee injury but insists that he will be fit for Milan’s training camp on 16th July.
Calderon Doubts Over Ronaldo Deal
Christiano Ronaldo looks set to stay at Manchester United after Real President Ramon Calderon admitted he expects Ronaldo to stay at Old Trafford next season. United have previously denied reports that Ronaldo is for sale and with this latest development he could stay. Although Calderon has stated that he would “love” to sign the Portuguese winger he accepts he needs United’s permission to do so. Ronaldo has also stated that Real would be a “Dream” move for him. Ronaldo has yet to announce where his future lies. According to reports Ronaldo needs an ankle operation which will keep him out of action for approximately 6 weeks. Ronaldos future has been United’s main transfer concern this summer and they have yet to buy any reinforcements to the European Champions squad.
Ronaldinho set For Milan
Ronaldinho is set for a summer move to Milan according to his agent the move is 90% complete. Also according to Adrian Galliani the AC vice-president the Brazilian superstar has turned down more money at Mark Hughes Manchester City in favour of a move to Serie A. The Brazilian playmaker has been trying to get back to the form of 2 years ago in which he terrorised the defences of La Liga and Europe. Ronaldinho exit is part of the new Josep Guardiola clear out. This started with the exit of Portuguese Midfielder Deco who left for Chelsea in a £7 million deal. There is also rumours of Cameroon Striker Samuel eto’o will be leaving as well with Premier League Tottenham interested.
Andrey Arshavin where will he end up?
Andrei Arshavin’s is hot property this summer after he stole the show at Euro 2008. Although Barcelona is his dream destination there is lots of interest from elsewhere. Arsenal and Chelsea are believed to be interested in the Russian playmaker. Also Inter boss Jose mourinho was interested in the Zenit star but has now had a change of heart believing him to be inconsistant on the big stage. So the big question is will Andrey Arshavin be playing his trade in the Premiership this season. We will find out in the next few weeks.
MLS Round-Up
FC Dallas vs. Houston Dynamo
The first game of this week in the MLS was the much anticipated Texas Derby featuring FC Dallas, and the Houston Dynamo. FC Dallas came back late from a goal down with a strike by Kenny Cooper to earn a draw earn what became their new coach, Schellas Hyndman’s first point. The draw left both teams with losing records.
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Spain win Euro 2008
Spain have won the European Championships for the first time since 1964 thanx to a first half goal from Fernando Torres.
Spain fully deserved their win on the night and most people would agree played the best football over the course of the competition
Germany were poor on the night and just didn’t have enough creativity to break down the Spaniards
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The flops of EURO 2008
So a lot of players have increased the value this summer, and as some look forward to big money moves other must be wishing they hadn’t of bothered
Here is a few of the biggest flops of the 2008 European Championships
1. The host broadcaster
A massive electrical storm in Vienna saw Germany’s thrilling showdown with Turkey ruined for millions of armchair fans. At least 10 minutes of the roller coaster semi-final was lost in the TV coverage, including Miroslav Klose’s goal.
2. Karim Benzema
The France striker went into the tournament with a growing reputation as his country’s wonderkid. Fans were told he was the hottest property outside Italy, Spain and England. But Benzema failed to impress during his two dismal displays for the hopeless French. Continue Reading The flops of EURO 2008.
