by David Wilson on August 30, 2010
Real Madrid winger Cristiano Ronaldo injured his ankle in his team’s opening Spanish league match and will be out for three weeks. Madrid said Monday on its web site that the Portugal international was hurt in the 0-0 draw with Mallorca on Sunday.
The injury means that Ronaldo will miss Portugal’s upcoming 2012 European Championship qualifiers against Cyprus and Norway. He will also be out for Madrid’s next league match against Osasuna and will be a major doubt for Madrid’s first Champions League game against Ajax on 15 September.
photo credit: Life of Sport
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by Philip Mboya on August 30, 2010
This weekend the Spanish and Italian leagues commenced with more excitement than has been witnessed in the last few seasons. There were some very big surprises from the respective league giants as well as enthralling matches that inspired hope for numerous fans across the two countries.
In Spain, the most shocking result was Real Madrid‘s barren draw at Mallorca. Jose Mourinho’s first match as coach of Los Blancos will be one he wishes to forget as quickly as possible. Of course its only the first match of the season, however, that result should give Madrid‘s critics something to talk about. Read more... (645 words, 1 image, estimated 2:35 mins reading time)
by Philip Mboya on August 22, 2010
It was billed as the clash of the titans. This weekend provided two of the biggest matches to kick start the Bundesliga season. Bayern Munich v Wolfsburg and Hamburg v Schalke.
The Allianz Arena was the centre of attention on Friday as champions Bayern Munich got off to a rousing start beating Wolfsburg 2-1. Bayern’s goal came courtesy of World Cup star Thomas Muller and Bastian Schweinsteiger. Wolfsburg’s solitary goal was scored by Edin Dzeko.
I now understand why Dzeko is such a prime target for some of Europe’s best clubs. Wolfsburg’s new coach Steve Mclaren was however disappointed to see his side throw away points in the dying minutes of the game. Read more... (391 words, 1 image, estimated 1:34 mins reading time)
by Philip Mboya on August 20, 2010
Brazilian forward Robinho’s club career seems to be taking new dimensions as he is reported to have agreed to join Turkish club Besiktas. Robinho has never really looked like the player we all came to love since his move from Real Madrid 2 years ago. In fact, after an amazing debut season, Robinho’s momentum fizzled out as injuries started taking a toll on him.
Robinho was loaned out to Santos by Manchester City in the beginning of the year however his spell came to an end and City expect him back in Eastlands very soon to discuss his future. Read more... (367 words, 1 image, estimated 1:28 mins reading time)
by Philip Mboya on August 18, 2010
After weeks of speculation, Real Madrid have finally signed German starlet Mesut Oezil from Weder Bremen. The 21 year old has been on Madrid‘s and Mourinho’s radar ever since his impressive display with the German national team in the World Cup finals.
Oezil’s move comes at a crucial time for Weder Bremen as they are preparing to welcome Italian club Sampdoria for a crucial Champions League first leg play-off tie that will be played today at the Weserstadion. Read more... (342 words, 1 image, estimated 1:22 mins reading time)
by Philip Mboya on August 15, 2010
Barcelona experienced their first taste of defeat this season yesterday when they were beaten 3-1 by Sevilla in the first leg of the Spanish Supercup. Playing infront of their home crowd at the Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan Stadium, Sevilla were cruising to victory in the 73rd minute when Freddie Kanoute put the home team in the lead for the first time.
Another Kanoute goal 10 minutes later put the game beyond Barcelona’s reach and provided the red and whites with a good two goal advantage ahead of their return fixture in the Nou camp in a weeks time. Read more... (429 words, 1 image, estimated 1:43 mins reading time)
by Philip Mboya on August 13, 2010
Former Real Madrid great Raul Gonzales has for the first time spoken out about his decision to join Bundesliga outfit Schalke. The 33 year old former captain and all time club top scorer was quoted as saying he was pleased to join Schalke.
Speaking to the press earlier today, Raul revealed that although he had the choice of finishing his career at Real, he and his family opted for a new adventure. Read more... (302 words, 1 image, estimated 1:12 mins reading time)
by David Wilson on August 10, 2010
Real Madrid have signed defender Ricardo Carvalho from Chelsea, the English Premier League champions announced on their web site.
“Chelsea Football Club can confirm it has agreed terms with Real Madrid for the transfer of Ricardo Carvalho. The transfer is subject to a medical and the player agreeing personal terms. Chelsea would like to thank Riccy for his six years of service, and we wish him well in his future career.”
The transfer is not a surprise after the 32-year-old Carvalho told Spanish sports daily last month that it would be “a dream” for him to be reunited with Mourinho at the Bernabeu. Read more... (227 words, 2 images, estimated 54 secs reading time)
by Philip Mboya on August 9, 2010
Inter Milan‘s Brazilian defender Maicon won’t be leaving the Nerazzurri after all. The 29 year old has been the subject of intense interest this summer after impressing towards the latter stages of last season and during the world cup.
Inter Milan president Massimo Moratti confirmed this while speaking to Italian daily Corrie Dello Sport. This is definitely good news for all Inter fans as Maicon was and still remains one of the club’s most lethal players. His attacking abilities sets him apart from many conventional defenders. Read more... (374 words, 1 image, estimated 1:30 mins reading time)
by Philip Mboya on August 5, 2010
It seems like things are going from bad to worse for Real Madrid‘s Brazilian play maker Kaka as he is in danger of missing at least two months of the new season after a series of tests confirmed some damage to his meniscus cartilage.
It is not known when or how Kaka sustained this injury, however, it is almost certain to have occurred during the World Cup. This raises grave concerns for both the CBF and Real Madrid. If the injury did occur during the World Cup, then Madrid will want to know why immediate action was not taken to rectify the problem. Read more... (385 words, 1 image, estimated 1:32 mins reading time)
