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Transfer Rumors 2013 – Falaco Isn’t Going Anywhere
No Manchester City, no Chelsea. There’s something special brewing in Atletico Madrid these past couple of seasons, and the biggest part of the equation is Radamel Falcao, probably the popular choice for best striker in the world at the moment. As long as he is happy with where the club is heading, it seems Atletico fans don’t need to worry too much.
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Transfer Rumors 2013 – Real Madrid Want Gareth Bale
Some things are always known, but need a special event to lift them once against from under the surface and get a little bit of dust off. When he’s on form, and not busy diving, Gareth Bale is one of the more electrifying players in Europe, and it seems like Tottenham isn’t going to be his home forever. Real Madrid, once again, look like the club in pole position to make a move.
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Transfer Rumors 2013 – Manchester United Closing in on Robert Lewandowski
It was always going to take something special for anyone trying to sign Robert Lewandowski from Borussia Dortmund. After unsuccessfully making a move for the Polish striker during the summer, Manchester United are getting closer to completing a deal that will add him to their long list of strikers next season.
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Liverpool FC – Too Much Luis Suarez, Not Enough Steven Gerrard
While the problems Liverpool showcase each time they lose under Brendan Rodgers can’t be summed down by pointing a finger at one single player, there is a certain approach that is easy to pick out. Too much focus and reliance on Luis Suarez, while forgetting how much Steven Gerrard still means to this team.
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Chelsea FC – The Ongoing Brilliance of Juan Mata
Everything is suddenly getting back to normal. Rafa Benitez is adjusting to life as manager of Chelsea, and the club is adjusting to his organized, less exciting ways. They’ve even re-entered the title race club, mostly thanks to the continued brilliance of Juan Mata, the real star and best player this season for a team that probably expected to be a bit higher at this stage.
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Manchester United – Robin van Persie Hides Everything That’s Wrong
Alex Ferguson still doesn’t have a single defensive player he can trust, or a goalkeeper he knows won’t be a culprit in one of the goals Manchester United concede in a match. So what? Comebacks have nothing to do with them. They have everything to do with Javier Hernandez and Robin van Persie, brilliant and clutch despite everything that goes on.
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Miami Heat – Christmas Feels Like NBA Finals for LeBron James
Nothing really changed, despite the months that separate Christmas and the NBA finals between the Miami Heat and the Oklahoma City Thunder. LeBron James may have been outscored by Kevin Durant, but the MVP got the last laugh with a big defensive play and yet another win on his favorite day of the year.
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Transfer Rumors 2013 – Neymar Already Signed With Barcelona
Nothing official from the clubs, just big media outlets reporting that the deal is already done: Neymar will become a Barcelona player at the end of this season, despite all the denials from Santos, with a secret deal already in place to finally bring the biggest Brazilian talent to Europe.
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Transfer Rumors 2013 – Chelsea Not Giving Up on David Villa
One team hears a no, another club hears a yes. After Arsenal have already been told to move away from trying to approach David Villa of Barcelona, Chelsea aren’t discouraged by a simple no, thinking that they have the right kind of money and Spanish appeal to bring the striker in January.
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Transfer Rumors 2013 – David Villa Not Going to Arsenal
Arsenal are desperately looking, hoping to sign a striker to help them become a bit more formidable and consistent offensively this season, but as of now aren’t really close to any big name. David Villa of Barcelona, who hasn’t been getting too many chances off the bench lately, isn’t going to join them as well.