Real Madrid Adds Another Dutchman to the Mix
Posted on August 5, 2008 - Filed Under Arsenal, Europe, La Liga, Man Utd., Premier League, Real Madrid | 1 Comment
The La Liga outfit now sports four Dutch internationals after today’s official announcement concerning the acquisition of midfielder Rafael van der Vaart. The 25-year-old has penned a five-year contract. Along with winger Arjen Robben, forward Ruud van Nistelrooy, midfielder Wesley Sneijder, and youngster Royston Drenthe, Real Madrid looks prepared to field an Oranje-centric squad. Sneijder, Robben, van der Vaart, and van Nistelrooy all factored into the Netherlands performance at Euro 2008. Sneijder was named to the Euro 2008 Team of the Tournament. The foursome also accounted for five goals this past June.
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Looking Ahead to La Liga
Posted on July 25, 2008 - Filed Under Barcelona, La Liga, Real Madrid | Leave a Comment
This upcoming season in Spain promises to be an exciting one with FC Barcelona aiming to dethrone the two-time defending champion’s Real Madrid. Last season Madrid ended up finishing 18 points ahead of third-place Barcelona and the two games this season will go a long way to seeing if the new Barcelona can close the gap.
After the first match at the Camp Nou on Dec. 14 (Buy FC Barcelona - Real Madrid Tickets December 14), the two clubs will meet again at the Bernabeu on May 3 (Buy Real Madrid - FC Barcelona Tickets May 3rd). After the May 3rd game each team will have four more league games to play a pivotal role in this year’s Championship race.
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Real Madrid Tickets
Posted on July 20, 2008 - Filed Under La Liga, Real Madrid, Tickets | Leave a Comment
It promises to be another interesting season at the Bernabeu with or without Ronaldo or Kaka. Madrid is going for its thid consecutive La Liga title and will be aiming for a long run in this season Champions League. We have tickets to all of Real Madrid’s games this year including Champions League.
Real Madrid Schedule
September
Date: 14-09-2008 - Real Madrid vs Numancia - Buy Real Madrid Tickets
Date: 24-09-2008 - Real Madrid vs Sporting de Gijon - Buy Real Madrid Tickets
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Sneijder Puts Boot Into Ronaldo
Posted on July 17, 2008 - Filed Under Man Utd., Real Madrid | Leave a Comment
Real Madrid star Wesley Sneijder is not impressed by his teams pursuit of Manchester United star Cristiano Ronaldo. Real are the current La Liga champions and Sneijder doesn’t think that they need Ronaldo.
“To me this Madrid side doesn’t need to make signings. We’ve been very solid and the team has improved. This squad is quite strong and is going to be even better next year.”
And Sneijder claims Real already have a player of similar stature to Ronaldo within their ranks.
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European Transfer News
Posted on July 15, 2008 - Filed Under Arsenal, Barcelona, Europe, La Liga, Liverpool, Premier League, Real Madrid | Leave a Comment
Beleaguered ex-Manchester City striker Georgios Samaras has made a permanent move to SPL side Celtic. The 23-year-old Greek international joined City for £6million in January 2006 yet failed to find his niche with the Premiership club.
Also from the Manchester City front, boss Mark Hughes will move his attention toward acquiring several more players to bolster the squad now that the tabled £25.5million offer for Barcelona playmaker Ronaldinho looks unlikely to be accepted.
In Serie A news, Juventus has signed Danish midfielder Christian Poulsen from Sevilla to a four-year contract. The transfer cost the Italian club £7.8million.
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Top 5 Pre-Season Games
Posted on July 9, 2008 - Filed Under Arsenal, Europe, Liverpool, Man Utd., Real Madrid | Leave a Comment
Pre-season is Europe is right on top of us and I was thinking today that if I had an unlimited budget what pre-season friendlies would I want to see. These are the five that I came up with.
August 1st - Celtic - Tottenham Hotspur - Port of Rotterdam Tournament. Anytime it is an England vs Scotland match-up the atmosphere is something special even when the game is played in Holland.
August 2nd. Manchester United v RCD Espanyol - Solskjaer Testimonial: Man United first home game since winning the European Cup will make this an extra special event. I am sure the Cup will make its way around Old Trafford. - Solskjaer Testimonial: Manchester United - Espanyol Tickets
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European Transfer Questions
Posted on June 30, 2008 - Filed Under Barcelona, Chelsea, Europe, La Liga, Man Utd., Premier League, Real Madrid | Leave a Comment
On the eve of the transfer period, European clubs begin to maneuver for their primary and secondary targets. Here are several questions to consider:
1. Will Cristiano Ronaldo stay or will he go? All signs point to the Manchester United star moving to Real Madrid. Will the Spanish outfit be able to come up with enough cash to secure the services of the world’s greatest player?
2. Will A.C. Milan, Manchester City, or another club land Barcelona’s Ronaldinho? Argentine superstar and fellow teammate Lionel Messi wants the Brazilian to remain with the Catalan outfit, but it looks like Ronaldinho is moving on.
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Real Madrid Football Tickets
Posted on June 20, 2008 - Filed Under La Liga, Real Madrid, Tickets | Leave a Comment
The La Liga 2008-2009 schedule has not been released yet, but we do have tickets to the two Real Madrid games in London that are part of the Emirates Cup.
Real Madrid - Hamburger SV - Buy Real Madrid - Hamburger SV Tickets
Date: 02-08-2008 Start: 14.00
Competition: Emirates Cup Venue: Emirates Stadium
Arsenal - Real Madrid - Buy Arsenal - Real Madrid Tickets
Date: 03-08-2008 Start: 16.15
Competition: Emirates Cup Venue: Emirates Stadium, London - United Kingdom
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So What If Ronaldo Goes
Posted on May 31, 2008 - Filed Under Europe, Man Utd., Real Madrid | Leave a Comment
The European media is waiting with baited breath for Cristiano Ronaldo’s announcement after the Euro’s 2008 whether he is returning to Manchester United or leaving for Real Madrid.
For arguments sake lets assume that the world’s best player wants to leave and the figure of 100 million pounds is the transfer fee. With all of its debt I don’t think that Man Utd’s bankers would allow them to turn down this kind of offer. The ability to pay down almost 10% of the teams debt in one fell swoop, and will greatly reduce the debt load of the club and make refinancing the existing debt easier. The Glazers would be forced to accept this offer.
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European Review for May 17th
Posted on May 18, 2008 - Filed Under Barcelona, Europe, La Liga, Real Madrid | Leave a Comment
Here is a quick look at some of the results from four of the top leagues in Europe on Saturday.
La Liga: Real Murcia 3-5 Barcelona
The Catalan club ended the season on a high note after their recent embarrassment at the hands of Real Madrid. Goals from Samuel Eto’o (23’), Thierry Henry (26’), and a hat-trick from Giovani dos Santos (33’, 52’, and 66’) proved too much for Murcia. Barcelona will be in unfamiliar territory soon enough when they attempt to qualify for the group stage of the UEFA Champions League.
Serie A: U.C. Sampdoria 3-3 Juventus
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