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Posts Tagged ‘Manchester United’
Sun, June 15, 2008 8:50 am By James Coolridge  Printer friendly version
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 According to Spanish reports, Real Madrid has decided to offer Manchester United a world record for Christiano Ronaldo. Real told the United that they are ready to pay whopping 120million euros for Ronaldo.
The Red Devils made a clear statement that they are not ready to sell the Portuguese star. The wonderful player scored around 40 goals this season.
The news of the possible bid have emanated from Real officials. La Sexta - who have the rights to La Liga television coverage in Spain, are said to have close ties with high-ranking Real officials. However, Real are not sure whether the United will show a green signal to the deal.
It was reported in Spain that Real’s sporting director Predrag Mijatovic met with Ronaldo’s agent Jorge Mendes in London and Rome in recent weeks.
Tags : Manchester United, Christiano Ronaldo, massive bid, Real
Sun, May 25, 2008 12:47 pm By James Coolridge
 Lyon striker Karim Benzema has been awarded France’s Player of the Year award. Former winner Zinedine Zidane gave away the trophy to him.
The 20 year-old French soccer player has scored 23 goals during this season and has been considered as one of the key players of the team to perform at Euro 2008 Championships to be held in Austria and Switzerland.
Benzema expressed his happiness to win the trophy, “I never dreamt I would win this trophy, but I am absolutely delighted. What matters most though is scoring for the club’s sake and our target is to win the league and cup double for Lyon for the first time in the club’s history” he said.
A product of the Olympique Lyonnais youth academy, he is very capable of playing as the main striker in Lyon’s preferred 4-3-3 formation, but he can also play on both wings. In the 2006-07 season, after forming an understanding with new manager Alain Perrin, he was given the central role in which he responded with 24 goals in 37 games. On March 13, 2008, Benzema extended his contract with Lyon until 2013 with a 1 year extension option. After signing his new contract, Benzema became the highest paid player in Ligue 1 with 400 000 euros per month. Benzema is a target of many giant clubs, such as Manchester United, FC Barcelona or AC Milan.
Tags : Manchester United, Benzema, French Player of the Year
Mon, May 12, 2008 8:58 am By Brad Adams
 Five time world champions Brazil will play friendly matches against Canada and Venezuela in the United States in May and June.
The Brazilian Soccer Confederation revealed the match schedule according to which, Brazil faces Canada in Seattle on May 31. Venezuela will play against Brazil on June 6.
It will be the third and fourth friendlies for the Brazilians.
Brazil beat Ireland 1-0 in Dublin on Feb 6 and gained victory over Sweden in London on March 26 this year.
Brazil’s World Cup qualifiers are against Paraguay will be held on June 14 and against Argentina the 17th of June this year.
Tags : Manchester United, Cristiano Ronaldo, PFA
Sun, May 11, 2008 8:58 am By Will Bland
 Portuguese star Cristiano Ronaldo has been voted as England’s Professional Footballers’ Association (PFA) Player of the Year. This is for the second time in a row.
Ronaldo had a steep career graph this season. There are 38 goals to his credit this year. Manchester United winger Ronaldo thus beat Fernando Torres, Steven Gerrard, Cesc Fabregas, Emmanuel Adebayor and David James in the annual poll.
“I feel very happy. When you work all season to play good, to do something for the team, to do your contribution for the team and then at the end of the season the PFA give you this award, it is a great moment, it is an honour, a pleasure,” Ronaldo told the media.
“It is a great motivation to carry on like that, working more and getting better.
“I feel very good but it is not just my award, my team-mates have helped me a lot this season.
“They give me good passes to score goals, and I score, but it is a good moment for me.”
Meanwhile Arsenal midfielder Fabregas has been named as Young Player of the Year.
Ronaldo and United are currently preparing for the second leg of their Champions League semi-final against Barcelona.
Former England and Blackpool full-back Jimmy Armfield, 72, still involved in the game as a broadcaster, received the Merit award for his services to the game.
Tags : Manchester United, Cristiano Ronaldo, PFA
Sun, March 23, 2008 7:38 pm By James Coolridge
 The Champions League is just around the corner, the most elite football championship in Europe. With an array of teams one is left wondering whom to root for. The current holders AC Milan are out courtesy Arsenal and the quarterfinals are filled with English sides. After the Gunners superb performance it is only natural that many have joined their legion of fans. Arsenal are to play against Liverpool, a battle that will leave both sides battered and bruised for sure inconsequential of the out come.
The other contenders for the cup are Manchester United, Barcelona, Schalke, AS Roma, Fenerbahce and Chelsea. With such teams excitement will be at an all time high and fans of football will be able to get a snatch of the excitement as the team’s battle it out for the ultimate title in European football.
After the shameful performance of the top English clubs in the FA cup revenge will be had on the Champions league fields, quality football and heady excitement are here to stay.
Tags : Football, Champions League, Arsenal, Ac Milan, Manchester United, Liverpool
Thu, March 20, 2008 5:28 am By James Coolridge
 Arsenal gave a dismal performance at the JJB stadium on Sunday. They were held to a goalless draw by Wigan in the Barclays Premier League. This was the gunners chance to make the lead between them an Manchester United to four points, now they are just two points at the top of the table and Man U still have a game in hand.
Wigan is now in 13th position, Bolton is just three behind and has played a game less. Arsenal seemed at a loss, and did not display any of the magic they had on Thursday against AC Milan. Emmanuel Adebayor had the Londoners’ best chance inside the first minute but Latics goalkeeper Chris Kirkland made a smart save to deny him.
Elsewhere on the FA cup scene, there is a bit of shocking results. Manchester United was beaten by one goal to Portsmouth and are out of the scene. It has been a weekend of upsets as Chelsea is also out after a 0-1 score to Barnsley. The FA cup has seen the biggest show of chance, as the four-copeting teams are all considered underdogs. None of the big four teams are in the semi finals this year.
Tags : Arsenal, Barclays Premiere League, Wigan, Manchester United, FA Cup
Tue, March 18, 2008 10:09 am By James Coolridge
 There is something about this kid that dazzles everybody and of late he has matured so much that ManU will have one goal from his boot, every second match. Now that’s consistency!!
Cristiano Ronaldo’s 22nd Premier League goal of the season helped Manchester United claim a 1-0 win over Derby, which lifted them to the top of the table. This position belonged to Arsenal before this game, though. The archrivals Manchester united now hold the first place in the premiership and all because of the due to Christiano Ronaldo and his blooming goal. The Portugal winger latched on to a pass from Wayne Rooney and his low shot squirmed past Derby goalkeeper Roy Carroll from the left edge of the penalty area.
Derby had their hopes alive and were a thorn in ManU’s side till the 76th minute and Ronaldo’s goal. Sir Alex Ferguson must be grinning away to glory, as the result pushes Manchester to the top of Arsenal on goal difference as Arsenal have played an extra match.
Tags : Arsenal, Manchester United, Christiano Ronaldo
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