Real Madrid to bid for Zarate!!!!!

Saturday, November 29, 2008


Spanish giants Real Madrid are said to make a bid for Argentinian forward Mauro Zarate. Zarate who is currently on loan at Lazio has impressed in the Seria A scoring seven goals.

English Premier league clubs are also interested in Zarate after he Shone last season on loan at Birmingham. The Argentinian stated that he would be interested in a permanent move to the Premier League but his Club Al-Sadd said they will accept the highest bidder.

After January will Zarate be in the Prem or la liga??? leave comments on your opinion!!

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Drogba off to Inter!!

Wednesday, November 26, 2008


Drogba has been linked with a move to Inter milan after he enjoyed a dinner the other night with Inter Milan's Maroc Branca. Drogba or Chealseas manager Big Phil Scolari have failed to comment on the situation.
The speculation has not come to surprise as Drogba has been second choice this season due to Nicolas Anelka's goalscoring form but Chelsea have also been linked with a replacement Brazilian striker Adriano has popped up on Chelsea's January transfer shopping list.

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Manchester United and Villareal Qualify for the knockout stages

Tuesday, November 25, 2008


Manchester United and Villareal book their places in the knockout stages of the Champions league with a goalless draw.
It was a disappointing match with few chances and sloppy possession.

elsewhere in group in group E Aalborg beat Celtic 2-1 to take 3rd position in the group while Celtic crash out of Europe.

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Barcelona eye promising youngster

Monday, November 24, 2008


James McCarthy's agent has revealed that Barcelona are in the fame to snap up the promising youngster. The Hamilton starlet has long been tipped for success after making his Academical debut at 15 years of age.
Plenty of clubs have been interested in McCarthy but the Catalan giants are said to be the latest to pop up in the transfer gossip linking him with a big move.

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Fabergas named as Arsenal captain



Cesc Fabergas has been named Arsenal captain today, he replaces William Gallas as captain after criticising his team mates. The Frenchman is set to stay at the club and may start against Dynamo Kiev on Tuesday.

Fabergas revealed he is trilled to be a captain of a top club at such a young age of 23 and Wenger insisted this is the next step in his career in becoming a world class player.

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Scolari still keen on Robinho While Fergie watns Rossi back

Sunday, November 23, 2008

Sir Alex Ferguson has revealed he would be interested in buying Giuseppe Rossi back from Villareal, he revealed it was a big decision to sell Rossi for 6.6million but the Red Devil inserted a buy-back clause in the transfer.



Rumours have revealed that Big Phil is still keen on bringing Brazilian genius Robinho to Stamford Bridge. Robinho was set to sign for Chelsea in the summer but instead was signed by Manchester City for a British transfer record 32.5 million.


Robinho has been in fine form since arriving in the Eastlands Scoring 9 goals in sixteen games and has quickly becoming a fans favourite.

Will Robinho be playing in a darker shade of blue after the

January transfer window???




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Soccer Saturday



It was a disappointing day for the top two as they dropped points.

Chelsea drew 0-0 with Newcastle while Liverpool also drew 0-0 with Fulham.

The Champions Manchester united failed to capitalise on the top two dropping points by yet again another 0-0 draw with Aston villa.

Elsewhere it Finished...........

Stoke 1-0 West Brom

Man City 3-0 Arsenal

Portsmouth 2-2 Hull

Middlesbourgh 1-3 Bolton

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City bid 75 million for Italian superstar!!!!

Saturday, November 22, 2008


Manchester City have been linked with a whopping 75 million bid for Italian goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon.
Buffons current club Juventus have said that Buffon will not be going anywhere in January and he will be playing for them when they open their new 40,000 seater stadium.
But Buffon said if he ever leaves Juventus it will be to a big name club and he hoped the transfer funds form his sale will help the club in years to come.

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Gallas reveals bust ups in Arsenal Camp

Thursday, November 20, 2008

Arsenal Captain William Gallas has revealed a series of bust ups in the Arsenal Camp.
Gallas has gone public after being criticised as captain a number of times. Gallas the man who sat sulking in the middle of the pitch against Birmingham last season said his team mates have to start fighting the opposition instead of themselves.

The Frenchman also admitted there was a bust up in the dressing room at half-time in the 4-4 match against spurs and a fellow player abused him in a recent match not naming names but saying that he was six years younger than him!!!!

But the question still remains Will Gallas keep his captaincy next season????

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Crespo shock target for Real!!

Saturday, November 15, 2008

Inter Milan striker Hernan Crespo has been linked with a shock move to the Bernabeau. The Argentinian admits that the speculation is a surprise to him who is currently finding first-team football hard to come across at Inter.

Madrid see Crespo as a replacement to injured striker Ruud Van Nistelrooy.

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The Champions hit 5 past stoke

Manchester United turned on the style at old Trafford today beating stoke 5-0. Cristiano Ronaldo scored a swerving free kick in the first half just after 3 minutes.

United continued to dominate and just before half time united got a second through a sweet left footed strike from Micheal Carrick. Berbatov in top form made made it 3 with a close range volley. Substitute Danny Welbeck got on the score sheet for Uniteds 4th goal late on.

While the Portuguese man Ronaldo yet again scored a free-kick for a 5-o victory for Manchester United.

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Madrid in for Zaki

Thursday, November 13, 2008


Wigan Boss Steve Bruce believes Wigan are close to signing Amr Zaki on a permanent deal.

Zaki who is currently on a year long loan with the club has been on top form since arriving in the premier league scoring 8 goals in 12 games.
But a recent statement form his former club El Zamalek saying that they will accept the highest bidder which has brought Real Madrid into the equation who are said to be admirers of the Egypt ion.


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