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A new Manchester

Jul26
2011 Leave a Comment

Manchester United wants to start the new season with a fresher team and prepare a generation that will dominate football not only the next season but for years to come.

For that, Ferguson wants to bring the hottest kid in Brazil when we speak about football. Two of them are Adryan from Flamengo and Lucas from Sao Paulo. Lucas’s agent admitted that United is interested on the player but if they really want him, they have to outrun Bayern Munich in the race.

One of the best known players which Ferguson wants in his team is Ganso, a player that some say is better than Neymar. Along with this, Ganso managed to win Copa Libertadores this year and is a creative midfielder that United needs, a player worthy of replacing Paul Scholes.

All three players are very young. Adryan is 16 years and scored eight times in 14 matches for the U17 national of Brazil. Besides United, Barcelona watched Lucas, already 18 and plays every match for Sao Paulo. He was also placed by FIFA on the “must watch” list for this year. Ganso is 21 years old and was on the “reserve” list of Brazil for the World Cup in 2010.

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Good picks for Chelsea

Jul25
2011 Leave a Comment

Preparing for the start of the new season, Chelsea makes the right move regarding the players thrown in battle for the title.

Chelsea won with 4-0 the friendly game against Thailand All-Stars! Villas-Boas said that he was impressed of the dedication and egger to play showed by Josh McEachran, offensive midfielder who has just turned 18 in March.

Villas-Boas said: “Without focusing only on Josh, which is an incredible British talent for the future and having players like Chalobah, Billy Clifford and Jamal we will be very competitive this year. Josh played in the Champions League and that is a good thing for all young players that we have.”

The victory acts like a boost for the teams morale, and let’s everybody to imagine a happy ending for Chelsea this year.

“Josh has to be competitive and show that he is in the best shape, like the others, and then we will decide about which one plays when and for how many times. When we reach the start of the season decisions will be taken in this way and depending on injuries, but I can tell that there will be enough opportunities for everyone.” Villas-Boas continued.

Keep it blue!

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Battle for places at Manchester United

Jul24
2011 Leave a Comment


Despite their wish to show, Rio Ferdinand has warned the young challengers to his central defensive throne that he has no intention of being eased out.

Having arrived on tour late due to their participation in the European Under-21 Championship with England Evans, Chris Smalling and £17m new boy Phil Jones are expected to make their first pre-season appearances on Saturday with the Chicago Fire.

The 32-year-old Rio Ferdinand remembers exactly how he felt at the same stage of his career. He realises the talent is there, but merely stepping aside to let them in is a different proposition completely.

“I remember what I was like when I was young looking up at Slaven Bilic, Marc Rieper, Alvin Martin and Steve Potts at West Ham. Then I was only a kid but I used to sit on the bench and think I should be playing.”
“They are all talented footballers and, I believe, Manchester United players. At some point I am sure they will take over the reins but at the moment I am competitive and I don’t want to be giving up my position to anybody. “

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Hull knocks Liverpool

Jul24
2011 Leave a Comment

Waiting for the new season to begin, teams are on for friendly games to test their players and make the first impressions. One of these games is the one between Liverpool and Hull.

Hull vs Liverpool head-to-head
May 9, 2010 Hull vs Liverpool 0 – 0
Sep 26, 2009 Liverpool vs Hull 6 -1
Apr 25, 2009 Hull vs Liverpool 1-3
Dec 13, 2008 Liverpool vs Hull 2 – 2

After the history, Liverpool looked like the big favourite or it could be compared with a walk in the park. But, it wasn’t like that at all.

Hull City thrashed Liverpool in this friendly. It is worth noting that this was by no means a hugely weak side that Kenny Dalglish selected for this match against Championship opposition, the likes of new keeper Doni, Jamie Carragher, Maxi, Alberto Aquilani, Martin Kelly, Joe Cole and David Ngog and in the second half saw Jordan Henderson, Andy Carroll, Stewart Downing, Charlie Adam and Dirk Kuyt in action.

The goals were scored for Hull City by R. Brady 21’, R. Koren 34’ and J. Simson 59’.

Could this be an attention sign for Liverpool?

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Rooney on fire

Jul22
2011 Leave a Comment

Wayne Rooney managed last season to be in the first place in the top 10 selling T-shirts in England, so that no star from Man United was able to do, after Cristiano Ronaldo done it during the 2007-2008 season.

Rooney succeeded to beat Fernando Torres, who was leading the last two years. The Spaniard fell to No. 2 after his transfer to. Wayne Rooney, Fernando Torres and Steven Gerrard are the only players who were in the top 10 in the last four seasons.

Manchester United is one of the leading team in the world when it comes to T-shirts sale. In the 20 years of marketing strategy, they’ve manage to sale the United game T-shirt replica outside England and for no less than 3 billion pounds!

Satisfied and encouraged of the news Rooney said: “I want to be the best. This is a target not just for me, it’s every player’s target. Everyone should try to get there, and I, fortunately, can. I want to do everything and I know that I can be better than this. I work every day to be in top form for me and for my club.”

22 days and counting….

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