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07-29-2009, 11:56 PM
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Btw Ibra is gonna score more goals than CR9 next season! One more thing, I was expecting that many people on ronaldo's intro, it was mainly females!
07-30-2009, 10:58 AM
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07-30-2009, 10:24 PM
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You know whats funny, a few years from now, nobody is gonna remember about the whole deal of USA C squad vs Mexico B squad. We are gonna be like " remember when we won our 5th title?" "Oh yeah we won 5 - nothing!"
But you're right on 08/12/09 is gonna be a different game. I'll be happy if we win 1-0. We need those 3 points badly!!
But you're right on 08/12/09 is gonna be a different game. I'll be happy if we win 1-0. We need those 3 points badly!!
07-31-2009, 08:35 AM
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All I know is it will be tough. Down in Mexico city... 110 degree weather, smog everywhere, every single fan with one of those annoying horns, little bugs in the water... will definitely be a tough game for the US.
07-31-2009, 08:50 AM
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we just need landon to piss on their field again.
in reality, yes. it will be a very tough match. i think a draw would be a great result for us. ultimately, whatever gets us to qualify for SA.
in reality, yes. it will be a very tough match. i think a draw would be a great result for us. ultimately, whatever gets us to qualify for SA.
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08-04-2009, 03:39 PM
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Xabi Alonso to Real
http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/foot...ol/8184444.stm
Liverpool have reached an agreement to sell midfielder Xabi Alonso to Real Madrid, subject to a medical.
The fee for the Spanish international is reported to be in the region of £30m but Liverpool said the terms of the deal would remain confidential.
The 27-year-old joined Liverpool from Real Sociedad in August 2004.
A statement on Real's website confirmed the news and added that Alonso will arrive in Madrid on Wednesday "to undergo the required medical".
If the deal goes through Alonso will become the second Liverpool player to join the Spanish giants after full-back Alvaro Arbeloa's switch to the Bernabeu last week.
Real, under the guidance of returning president Florentino Perez, have embarked on an ambitious rebuilding programme this summer and Alonso's arrival will push their spending beyond the £200m mark.
Cristiano Ronaldo arrived from Manchester United in a world record £80m deal, Brazilian playmaker Kaka was bought from AC Milan for £56m and they have also spent £30m to sign France striker Karim Benzema from Lyon.
In addition defender Raul Albiol was signed from Valencia as Real looked to build a squad capable of challenging for honours at both home and abroad.
Rivals Barcelona completed a clean-sweep of domestic trophies in Spain last season, while Real have failed to progress beyond the last 16 of the Champions League for the past five seasons.
When the deal for Alonso is completed it will bring to an end Real's long pursuit of the Spanish international.
In July Real sporting director Miguel Pardeza was quoted as saying "Madrid don't discard an option until it is truly impossible", after reports suggested Liverpool wanted £50m for the midfielder.
It is believed Real returned with an offer of £30m that could rise to £34m depending on Alonso's success in Spain.
He will join former Liverpool goalkeeper Jerzy Dudek at the Bernabeu, leaving only Steven Gerrard and Jamie Carragher from Liverpool's 18-man squad that won the Champions League in 2005.
Alonso and Dudek were both part of the side that dramatically fought back from 3-0 down against AC Milan to win the trophy in a penalty shoot-out, Alonso scoring Liverpool's third and equalising goal on 59 minutes.
Liverpool manager Rafa Benitez had tried to sell the Spanish international last summer as he looked to fund a move for midfielder Gareth Barry from Aston Villa.
However, Alonso did not want to move and a deal for Barry eventually fell through, with Alonso going on to play a key role as Liverpool finished second in the Premier League.
The fee for the Spanish international is reported to be in the region of £30m but Liverpool said the terms of the deal would remain confidential.
The 27-year-old joined Liverpool from Real Sociedad in August 2004.
A statement on Real's website confirmed the news and added that Alonso will arrive in Madrid on Wednesday "to undergo the required medical".
If the deal goes through Alonso will become the second Liverpool player to join the Spanish giants after full-back Alvaro Arbeloa's switch to the Bernabeu last week.
Real, under the guidance of returning president Florentino Perez, have embarked on an ambitious rebuilding programme this summer and Alonso's arrival will push their spending beyond the £200m mark.
Cristiano Ronaldo arrived from Manchester United in a world record £80m deal, Brazilian playmaker Kaka was bought from AC Milan for £56m and they have also spent £30m to sign France striker Karim Benzema from Lyon.
In addition defender Raul Albiol was signed from Valencia as Real looked to build a squad capable of challenging for honours at both home and abroad.
Rivals Barcelona completed a clean-sweep of domestic trophies in Spain last season, while Real have failed to progress beyond the last 16 of the Champions League for the past five seasons.
When the deal for Alonso is completed it will bring to an end Real's long pursuit of the Spanish international.
In July Real sporting director Miguel Pardeza was quoted as saying "Madrid don't discard an option until it is truly impossible", after reports suggested Liverpool wanted £50m for the midfielder.
It is believed Real returned with an offer of £30m that could rise to £34m depending on Alonso's success in Spain.
He will join former Liverpool goalkeeper Jerzy Dudek at the Bernabeu, leaving only Steven Gerrard and Jamie Carragher from Liverpool's 18-man squad that won the Champions League in 2005.
Alonso and Dudek were both part of the side that dramatically fought back from 3-0 down against AC Milan to win the trophy in a penalty shoot-out, Alonso scoring Liverpool's third and equalising goal on 59 minutes.
Liverpool manager Rafa Benitez had tried to sell the Spanish international last summer as he looked to fund a move for midfielder Gareth Barry from Aston Villa.
However, Alonso did not want to move and a deal for Barry eventually fell through, with Alonso going on to play a key role as Liverpool finished second in the Premier League.
08-06-2009, 08:48 AM
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And Huntelaar to Milan. Good move for him cus he would get no playing time at Real, not to mention Milan suck now, they need all the help they can get.
Btw Messi was raping Seattle last night.
Btw Messi was raping Seattle last night.
08-06-2009, 09:13 AM
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xabi to madrid may end up being their most important signing. they'll finally have a central midfielder that can adequately play both sides and link the defense and offense.
a brilliant player and a brilliant signing.
good signing for milan if the huntelaar deal goes through. they really need help.
i'm still interested in seeing what the rest of the dutch contingent end up doing. sneijder, vdv, rvn, and drenthe should still have their suitors.
liverpool replaces xabi with aquilani. very good player but injury prone. if he can stay healthy, he can help liverpool a lot, imo. he's not a DLP like xabi, but he'll be more of a box to box player and advance to the attacking side more than xabi did. that should help gerrard and torres...granted that mascherano stays and can sit back and cover.
and jozy to hull city.
a brilliant player and a brilliant signing.
good signing for milan if the huntelaar deal goes through. they really need help.
i'm still interested in seeing what the rest of the dutch contingent end up doing. sneijder, vdv, rvn, and drenthe should still have their suitors.
liverpool replaces xabi with aquilani. very good player but injury prone. if he can stay healthy, he can help liverpool a lot, imo. he's not a DLP like xabi, but he'll be more of a box to box player and advance to the attacking side more than xabi did. that should help gerrard and torres...granted that mascherano stays and can sit back and cover.
and jozy to hull city.
ed by Chelsea.
08-07-2009, 08:12 AM
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Real Madrid vs Toronto FC tonight. If real don't win at least 3-0 I will be disappointed. In fact if Real don't win La Liga then massive failure spending 200million and nothing to show for it. Although I'm excited to watch Ronaldo and Kaka play tonight.
08-07-2009, 09:18 AM
#1743
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i wouldn't be too disappointed at all if real don't win 3-0. it's still preseason for them, and the players need to learn a new system and formation.
08-07-2009, 11:19 AM
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I wish I could've gone to the match, but 125 bucks for an exhibition game is too much.
What I'm really hoping for is for the City of Toronto to see the light and approve a real grass field at BMO.
What I'm really hoping for is for the City of Toronto to see the light and approve a real grass field at BMO.
that field needs real grass.
08-07-2009, 02:34 PM
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I still don't know why they are playing the game in the middle of the day... fucking retarded. They know people in the USA want to watch it but everyone will be at work. I bet Mexico scheduled it for the afternoon so it can be to their advantage since it will be so hot that time of the day. Fuckers.
08-07-2009, 03:08 PM
#1748
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I still don't know why they are playing the game in the middle of the day... fucking retarded. They know people in the USA want to watch it but everyone will be at work. I bet Mexico scheduled it for the afternoon so it can be to their advantage since it will be so hot that time of the day.
mexico's federation scheduled the game in the afternoon to have the advantage.
the heat + smog + altitude is what they're hoping for. but it shouldn't be too hot. from what i've read, it should be around the mid to high 70s.
also, common practice when playing in the altitude is for the visiting team to arrive the morning of matchday, rest, and get ready for the nighttime. i think they say that altitude doesn't really affect your body until the following day.
so by scheduling it in the afternoon, we pretty much have to arrive the night before.
Fuckers
however, i'm disappointed that rafa marquez won't be playing. he usually helps us with a goal allowed or a red card.
08-08-2009, 11:41 PM
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I still don't know why they are playing the game in the middle of the day... fucking retarded. They know people in the USA want to watch it but everyone will be at work. I bet Mexico scheduled it for the afternoon so it can be to their advantage since it will be so hot that time of the day. Fuckers.
08-09-2009, 12:11 AM
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what did u expect? Play at night? Lmao. Even mexican teams playing in the mexican league need to take a break during games to rest and rehydrate themselves! Btw stop crying about taking advantage of the enviroment. US federation does the same shit taking Mexico to really cold temperatures! Hell is waiting for the US team! Just to the let u guys know US is 22-0-1 playing in Mexico city.
and
at the record. as if we didn't know that already.
08-09-2009, 12:12 AM
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08-12-2009, 07:38 PM
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I feel the need...
I still don't know why they are playing the game in the middle of the day... fucking retarded. They know people in the USA want to watch it but everyone will be at work. I bet Mexico scheduled it for the afternoon so it can be to their advantage since it will be so hot that time of the day. Fuckers.
Just finished watching the game on my DVR. USA had a late defensive breakdown, but otherwise it was a very competitive game. Can't wait for next summer bishes!
08-14-2009, 09:49 AM
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Donovan has the swine flu!