By Ana on Apr 28, 2008 in Footballers | 0 Comments
Footballers and hohoes are a common subject in the media. It is even acceptable in some cases when it comes to footballers. Today, however, Brazilian football legend, Ronaldo (the first and original one), was linked to a scandal involving 3 transvestites in Rio. The story goes as follows: Ronaldo, after clubbing for a while, decided [...]
By Ana on Apr 28, 2008 in Football Business | 0 Comments
They did it (FA) Mommy! But image is a bit old, but the facts are fresh. Manchester United send the FA a report pointing the finger on the fight with Chelsea last Saturday. Man U players claim it was the Chelsea peeps who started the fight.
By Ana on Apr 23, 2008 in UEFA Champions League | 0 Comments
It was a game with few emotions at Camp Nou. The Champion’s League semifinals began with a great chance for Manchester United: Ronaldo for a penalty kick. We are not sure if it was his cockiness or if he chickened out, but the fact is he could not make that happy ball shake Barcelona’s net.
By Ana on Apr 22, 2008 in My Top Footballers | 1 Comment
Today’s cake goes to AC Milan start Kaka. The world’s best player is turning 26 years old, with a happy family, career and bank account. Kaka’s birthday wishes? To win against Inter on May 4th and to, one day, earn the honors of becoming Inter’s captain, position now held by Maldini. Happy birthday Kaka, may [...]
By Ana on Apr 21, 2008 in Footballers, My Top Footballers | 0 Comments
Today, Zidane continued his life of retired football superstar, this time in Geneva, Switzerland. His squad faced the veteran squad of Olympic de Marseilles. Among the stars was former teammate at Real Madrid, Raul.
By Ana on Apr 20, 2008 in Uncategorized | 0 Comments
Capello on England’s football, Beckham and the match against France.
By Ana on Apr 19, 2008 in Beijing 2008 | 0 Comments
I woke up extra early today beacause I know that the Brazilian women’s national team never lets you down. I was right. Marta, Christiane and Formiga showed the beautiful football which sometimes lacks on them men’s team. The match winner would get the last spot on the Olympic games, in Beijing. Brazil took it, 5-1. [...]
By Ana on Apr 18, 2008 in EURO 2008, Football Business | 0 Comments
Yes, you read it. According to Austrian bank Raiffeisen Zentralbank (RZB), the Czechs will beat Spain in the finals after a penalty shoot out (the match will be tied 1-1). The big boys at the bank, applied the same statistical models they use to predict product evolution, bond values, etc. After all that number crunching [...]
By Ana on Apr 15, 2008 in My Top Footballers | 0 Comments
So many people talking about it. I thought I would just retrieve some nice text from the BBC. What I have to say is: Romario, thanks a lot for 1994 and your contribution to playing beautiful football.
Former Brazil striker Romario has announced his retirement from football at the age of 42. “Officially I’m not playing [...]
By Ana on Apr 14, 2008 in Footballers | 0 Comments
You decide. I tend to believe that was all cockyness. The play resulted in absolutely nothing and his dribbling was not objective whatsoever.