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[Arsenal_Gunners]

Mourinho's Real vs. Barcvnts will be epic.
unlike the rest of the La Liga.

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20m is good value for him.However,he has been invisible in the WC.That is probably due to Maradona's non-existent tactics.

 

[XTerminator]

Maradona's focal point of attack is messi.the use of wings by argentina was very rare.

 

[iinfi]

BBC Sport - Football - Fifa chief warns French president

hahahahaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa

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BBC Sport - Football - Fifa chief warns French president

hahahahaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa

 

[Kl@w-24]

To all twunts who think Ballack 'runied his career' by coming to Chelsea -

Do you morons even think before you open your gob? FFS, your hatred of Chelsea has nullified your ability to accept the fackts and see the bleeding obvious.

Ballack joined Chelsea on a free in 2006. During his time here, he won -

1 Premier League
3 FA Cups
1 Community Shield
1 League Cup/Carling Cup

AND he was also the runner-up in the UEFA Champions League.

I'm sure a lot of young German players or players of any other nationality would love to 'ruin their careers' like this. Sheesh.

 

[Arsenal_Gunners]

Alexander Hleb won the treble at Barcelona.
Go figure.

 

[Kl@w-24]

^ And he did diddly squat for that. No wonder they've been trying to get rid of him for ages. Ballack has been an influential player for Chelsea when he has been fit. Poor man must be gutted for having won only so many trophies at Chelsea.

Ruined his career, my arsenal.

 

[Arsenal_Gunners]

Ruined his career is an exaggeration.Underperforming misfit is more accurate.

 

[XTerminator]

more like veron's stay at united and chelsea

 

[Kl@w-24]

^ Maybe he underperformed. But still, he delivered quite a few stellar performances. E.g - vs ManU at The Bridge.

 

[XTerminator]

that i agree.but still veron still had his moments at OT

 

[skeletor]

Ballack is twice greater than Gerrard and Lampard. Real Footballing legend.

Just state this fact in front of Chelski and Liverpool supp0rters, they'll surely come out claiming how "sh1te he was at Chelsea."

 

[Kl@w-24]

^ LOLwut?? He was NOT sh1te at Chelsea. He was seldom allowed to play in his preferred position at Chelsea, coz Lampard plays there. Still, credit to the man - he took a step back and accommodated himself in a deeper position. I know, many people would say he underwhelmed us at Chelsea, but they need to understand what role he plays for the German national team and how different his role was at Chelsea.

 

[Arsenal_Gunners]

^^That is exactly what people are saying,Chelsea effed him.
and credit to the man for sticking with an unfamiliar role and sacrificing his natural attributes.
Albeit in exchange for the highest pay package in England.

 

[Kl@w-24]

^ He had started to lose his legs and the injuries did him no favour. That was one of the reasons he was moved further behind, allowing him to build up play from midfield and at the same time move forward occasionally. Remember when he had just arrived, pundits used to say that him and Lampard can't play in the same team coz they are too similar?
The manager(s) still found a place for him in almost every matchday side. If he was surplus to requirements, he wouldn't have even gotten into the side.

He is what, 33 years old now? You can't expect a player to keep running into the box and tackling back as well, at this stage of his career. He always knew that the team won't be built around his strengths any more, so he was also willing to adjust. No way does that imply that he was effed in England or his career growth was stunted.

 

[Arsenal_Gunners]

Inter Milan striker Mario Balotelli has admitted he is flattered by reported transfer interest from Arsenal.
The highly-rated 19-year-old is said to be a target of Arsene Wenger's side as well as a number of other European clubs.
Balotelli - who hit the headlines for his spats with former manager Jose Mourinho - insisted he was happy that Rafa Benitez had been installed as Inter manager following his departure from Liverpool.
However, he couldn't hide his delight at being subject to speculation, with former Nerazzurri and Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini also believed to be keen on his services.
"I'm ready for Benitez and I'm happy that he has talked well of me," said the Italy Under-21 international.
"But I'm happy also that Arsenal likes me. Staying at Inter? Now let's see. Roberto Mancini? He gave me my debut in Serie A."
He laughed off suggestions of a city switch to rivals AC, adding: "Go to Milan? Of course not!"
Balotelli's agent has played down suggestions of an impending deal, revealing that Benitez does not want to part company with the front man.
Mino Raiola told Radio Radio tv: "I spoke with Inter, which has a project. I don't think Balotelli is on the market but I don't know if they want (him to) play."

Only if we had some GKs of his stature linked with us.Wenger is a huge fan of his but we are already stocked in that department.

 

[Liverpool_fan]

Roy Hodgson takes Liverpool job - Premier League, Football - Belfasttelegraph.co.uk

Not totally sure it is confirmed but seems like it.
Don't know whether I should laugh or cry. He is a good manager. But to move from Rafa to Hodgson doesn't seem any good tbh.
Anyway, Welcome to LFC Roy.

 

[Liverpool_fan]

Manchester City reach agreement with Valencia over the transfer of David Silva - Manchester City FC

I want to say that I always hoped to
come to Manchester City and I am
excited about my future there. They are
a club with a great future with fantastic
players. I want to be an important
player in Manchester City’s history.

 

[Arsenal_Gunners]

Hodgson was the best Liverpool could have done atm.Hopefully he will take the CL spot back from the Spuds.

 

[XTerminator]

this is sheer piracy.players need to look beyond money

 

[Kl@w-24]

Silva to Citeh? Great.