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  • Roberto Carlos – Didn’t he Retire Already?

    When great players go off to the great exile of the football world, meaning they leave the bigger and more known leagues in Europe and play mostly for money for a rich Russian, Arab or Chinese club. Roberto Carlos left Real Madrid after the 2006-2007 season. Since then, for many of the less globally aware football fans, he’s been retired.

  • Transfer Rumors 2012 – Robin Van Persie to Juventus? Not so Fast

    Over the last 12 hours, a rumor sparked by agent Fabio Parisi has indicated to many that Juventus are on the verge of signing Robin van Persie, already agreeing to a deal with Van Persie long ago and now probably coming to terms with his club, Arsenal. Is it a sure thing? There’s nothing certain until you see Van Persie in Torino.

  • Jose Mourinho – Why is he so Good, Why he isn’t Popular

    If you’ll ask Jose Mourinho, he knows very well why he isn’t the most popular head coach in the world among some sections of fans and the media. The Real Madrid manager knows it just comes with the territory, and he wouldn’t have been as succesfull without the traits and behavior that also makes him so controversial and easily hated.

  • Transfer Rumors 2012 – Neymar will be Barcelona’s Next Big Signing

    It’s no secret that Neymar will eventually land in Europe and play for one of the big clubs? In a relatively quiet summer regarding Brazil’s biggest name over the last couple of years, it looks like Barcelona are the team to look at in regards to who will make the first move towards the 20 year old striker.

  • Arsenal – Arsene Wenger Doesn’t Like Chelsea, PSG and Manchester City Spending More than him

    This is why Arsenal directors are so in love with Arsene Wenger – He’s about the money, about saving money, about making money. He’s not about signing players for mega-bucks, like other clubs he loathes and envies all at once, like Chelsea, Manchester City and lately PSG. He’s about turning in a profit, but that hasn’t really helped him and Arsenal win anything for quite some time.

  • Transfer Rumors 2012 – Real Madrid Don’t Want Luka Modric Anymore?

    If rumors are to be believed, Real Madrid’s latest offer for Luka Modric was worth £38 million. Once again, it wasn’t enough for Tottenham, who want more money and want all of it at once instead of the usual installments type of pay. Bottom line – Spurs don’t want to let Modric go.

  • Transfer Rumors 2012 – Barcelona Next in Chase for Daniel Agger

    It looks like Liverpool’s attempts in keeping Daniel Agger are facing another roadblock, as Barcelona increase their interest in the Danish central defender, hoping that a €20 million bid will be enough to sign him, although a similar bid by Manchester City was rejected this week.

  • Transfer Rumors 2012 – Trade Robin Van Persie for Carlos Tevez

    Sometimes, the best ideas are just under your nose, but you never think of them. Sometimes, talking to an ex-player and also former director of a football club gives you an idea or two, like the suggestion that getting Robin van Persie might be accomplished, for Manchester City, by using Carlos Tevez as a trading chip.

  • Transfer Rumors 2012 – Real Madrid Want Axel Witsel

    This is how it works – One club (Benfica) announce that their player (Axel Witsel) will cost a lot of money (€40 million) to anyone interested. Of course, a bigger club (Real Madrid) immediately starts probing, seemingly willing to pay the outrageous release clause.

  • Transfer Rumors 2012 – Juventus Not Giving up on Robin van Persie

    Apparently, all the talk of Juventus not having enough money to battle with Manchester United and Manchester City for the services of Robin van Persie hasn’t been accurate, as the Italian champions are prepared to launch a bid that will beat any offer from the Manchester clubs, also planning to make him the highest paid player in the Serie A.