Real Madrid's two new superstars have admitted they won't be socialising off the pitch, although it has become apparent they have struck up an understanding on the pitch.
Cristiano Ronaldo, who enjoys socialising and hitting the town won't be joined by the reserved Brazilian. In an interview with Madrid's official website, Kaka said that "The first few days together at the club were great, because there's no linguistic problem and we have met before".
"We're both beginning to understand each other both on and off the pitch yet we do have our own personalities and interests, but we have the same ambition of bringing glory to Real Madrid".
Madrid may be accused of making something of a slow start after the high expectations that came about with every new player that they signed, but Kaka went on to say that he'll only be concerned if the team is not playing up to scratch later in the campaign.
"I would be concerned if toward the end of the season, we don't play as we really want to", "Right now we're are starting to enjoy ourselves on the pitch and we must keep adapting, we all want to win every match but at the moment must focus on getting to know each other better and understanding what the coach demands from us".
Tuesday 25 August 2009
Monday 17 August 2009
Liverpool beaten in opening game
Spurs new boy Bassong heads winner on his debut for the club in the second half to earn the victory over an ineffectual Reds' team.
Tottenham and Cameroon fullback Benoit Assou-Ekotto gave his team a deserved lead, just moments before the half-time whistle after Tom Huddlestone's free-kick came back off the Liverpool wall and the fullback unleashed a wicked shot past the Reds' stationary 'keeper Pepe Reina.
It was a moment of magic in an otherwise uneventful first half.
The second period contained a lot more goal mouth incident and action, with Tottenham the more enterprising in possession but unable to add to their score however Liverpool did level the score just before the 60 minute mark, when Gomes in the Tottenham goal clearly brought down new Liverpool defender Glen Johnson and skipper Steven Gerrard buried the penalty past the Brazilian 'keeper.
Unfortunately for Liverpool it wasn't long before Spurs retook the lead.
Luka Modric floated a perfectly weighted free-kick from 35 yards out which Bassong powerfully headed past the despairing Reina.
At the death Liverpool were sure they had a bona-fide penalty but it was waved away by Referee Phil Dowd and that may have enraged Rafa Benitez but he knew the better team won on the day.
Tottenham and Cameroon fullback Benoit Assou-Ekotto gave his team a deserved lead, just moments before the half-time whistle after Tom Huddlestone's free-kick came back off the Liverpool wall and the fullback unleashed a wicked shot past the Reds' stationary 'keeper Pepe Reina.
It was a moment of magic in an otherwise uneventful first half.
The second period contained a lot more goal mouth incident and action, with Tottenham the more enterprising in possession but unable to add to their score however Liverpool did level the score just before the 60 minute mark, when Gomes in the Tottenham goal clearly brought down new Liverpool defender Glen Johnson and skipper Steven Gerrard buried the penalty past the Brazilian 'keeper.
Unfortunately for Liverpool it wasn't long before Spurs retook the lead.
Luka Modric floated a perfectly weighted free-kick from 35 yards out which Bassong powerfully headed past the despairing Reina.
At the death Liverpool were sure they had a bona-fide penalty but it was waved away by Referee Phil Dowd and that may have enraged Rafa Benitez but he knew the better team won on the day.
Thursday 13 August 2009
Club or country decision for Fletcher
The Red Devil's midfielder elaborates on why he chose to play in Sunday's Community Shield, despite the decision going against Scotland manager George Burley's orders.
Who had reportedly asked every member of the squad to concentrate only on Scotland's upcoming games in the World Cup qualifiers, but the midfielder claims that if he had decided to pull out of the game on Sunday against Chelsea it would have sent him down Manchester United's pecking order.
"The Scotland manager obviously asked me about not playing but I just want to play football as often as I can", he said in an interview with the Daily Record.
"There's still a place in the United squad I'm trying to win and there's always a lot of competition for places in the United team".
The young midfielder then went on to reassure his national coach that, he had no intention of denting his chances with Scotland by playing for his club.
"I don't want to skip any games for Manchester United but I was available for selection for Scotland".
"I've got to concentrate on my club career and my international career too they both work hand in hand", Fletcher will play on Wednesday as captain in Glasgow when Scotland take on Norway.
Who had reportedly asked every member of the squad to concentrate only on Scotland's upcoming games in the World Cup qualifiers, but the midfielder claims that if he had decided to pull out of the game on Sunday against Chelsea it would have sent him down Manchester United's pecking order.
"The Scotland manager obviously asked me about not playing but I just want to play football as often as I can", he said in an interview with the Daily Record.
"There's still a place in the United squad I'm trying to win and there's always a lot of competition for places in the United team".
The young midfielder then went on to reassure his national coach that, he had no intention of denting his chances with Scotland by playing for his club.
"I don't want to skip any games for Manchester United but I was available for selection for Scotland".
"I've got to concentrate on my club career and my international career too they both work hand in hand", Fletcher will play on Wednesday as captain in Glasgow when Scotland take on Norway.
Monday 10 August 2009
United have no need to spend
According to Red Devils' boss Alex Ferguson Man United do not need to strengthen the squad, he asserted that the Uniteds squad is strong enough to compete and there is no reason to spend any more this summer as his side prepares for the 2009-2010 season without Carlos Tevez and Cristiano Ronaldo.
He believes they are more than strong enough to continue their domination in the domestic game and have no plans as yet to spend the cash they received from Real Madrid for Ronaldo.
He stated in an interview with the Manchester Evening News that, "We don't suddenly have to splash out to stay at the top, here at United we are working from a position of strength".
"Thanks to what has been a long-term policy of buying mostly young players who we think will become top performers in the future, I'd definitely say that we are already there".
He continued "I'm aware that some of our fans were disappointed we spend all that money on another superstar" "And I would have done that if I had felt I would be getting value for money but during the summer a lot of crazy stuff happened and the prices for top players went through the roof".
"We believed that it wasn't realistic and so we held off", "Over the years we have shown that we spend big when we have to and have broken a few transfer records ourselves but the prices being asked for just did not add up for us".
He believes they are more than strong enough to continue their domination in the domestic game and have no plans as yet to spend the cash they received from Real Madrid for Ronaldo.
He stated in an interview with the Manchester Evening News that, "We don't suddenly have to splash out to stay at the top, here at United we are working from a position of strength".
"Thanks to what has been a long-term policy of buying mostly young players who we think will become top performers in the future, I'd definitely say that we are already there".
He continued "I'm aware that some of our fans were disappointed we spend all that money on another superstar" "And I would have done that if I had felt I would be getting value for money but during the summer a lot of crazy stuff happened and the prices for top players went through the roof".
"We believed that it wasn't realistic and so we held off", "Over the years we have shown that we spend big when we have to and have broken a few transfer records ourselves but the prices being asked for just did not add up for us".
Tuesday 4 August 2009
Final of the Peace Cup
Final of the Peace Cup. After ending in a goalless stalemate, who excelled and who failed to impress.
Aston Villa and Juventus went to penalties on Sunday night with Villa sneaking the win from the spot, but who impressed on the pitch and who shouldn't have bothered making the trip.
Marc Albrighton, Aston Villa midfielder, a Player of the Tournament performance from the 19 year-old, running at the Juventus defence all night, making chance after chance.
Aston Villa's Spanish defender Carlos Cuellar, ensuring that the club will not miss the recently retired Martin Laursen, as he showed once again he is the leader of the defence alongside the ever improving Curtis Davies.
Veteran midfielder Mauro Camoranesi of Juventus, yet again he was tireless as he was everywhere on the pitch, whenever he was needed, he is one more candidate for the Player of the Tournament.
Felipe Melo of Juventus, he may have only just signed for Juve but he plays like a veteran in their midfield.
Aston Villa forward John Carew, had one long range attempt and that was about it as he let Juve's defence think they'd had a quiet night.
Juventus forward David Trezeguet, the Frenchman missed an easy chance that should have clinched the game for the Italians.
Aston Villa and Juventus went to penalties on Sunday night with Villa sneaking the win from the spot, but who impressed on the pitch and who shouldn't have bothered making the trip.
Marc Albrighton, Aston Villa midfielder, a Player of the Tournament performance from the 19 year-old, running at the Juventus defence all night, making chance after chance.
Aston Villa's Spanish defender Carlos Cuellar, ensuring that the club will not miss the recently retired Martin Laursen, as he showed once again he is the leader of the defence alongside the ever improving Curtis Davies.
Veteran midfielder Mauro Camoranesi of Juventus, yet again he was tireless as he was everywhere on the pitch, whenever he was needed, he is one more candidate for the Player of the Tournament.
Felipe Melo of Juventus, he may have only just signed for Juve but he plays like a veteran in their midfield.
Aston Villa forward John Carew, had one long range attempt and that was about it as he let Juve's defence think they'd had a quiet night.
Juventus forward David Trezeguet, the Frenchman missed an easy chance that should have clinched the game for the Italians.
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