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Lionel Messi & Luis Suarez Make Barcelona Shine; Gonzalo Higuain Saves Juventus
Much has been made of Gonzalo Higuain looking massively overweight after signing for Juventus, but a winning goal on the first match of the season and everyone forgets. And Barcelona? Words no longer mean anything when trying to describe their ability (6-2 win over Bets), the excellence of Lionel Messi, or the scoring ability of Luis Suarez.
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WAG of the Day – Adriana Lima (19 Photos)
If Paparazzi photos from Greek islands are to be believed, Brazilian model/goddess Adriana Lima has shot right up to the top of the WAG rankings, thanks to her connection with Sami Khedira.
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Real Madrid – Sami Khedira Isn’t the Problem
One of the amusing things about the La Liga is the amount of panic rising through the ranks at Real Madrid after dropping 5 points from their first 8 league matches. As it has to be someone’s fault they’re already behind Barcelona by this much, the Spanish media has turned to Sami Khedira.
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Transfer Rumors 2013 – Chelsea Interested in Signing Sami Khedira
The overcrowded Real Madrid midfield might eventually lead the club to sell a player or two, and Chelsea would be very interested in signing Sami Khedira.
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Real Madrid – Isco Isn’t Going to be Brought Along Slowly
There’s a world of difference between Malaga and Real Madrid, obviously, but so much money wasn’t spent on Isco so he can watch & learn from the sidelines. Carlo Ancelotti is planning on using the young Spanish star right from the start in the lineup, with and not instead of Mesut Ozil, and in more than just the attacking midfielder role.
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Real Madrid – Cristiano Ronaldo Has Luka Modric to Thank For
Who knew that Cristiano Ronaldo would be this bad once again facing his “alma mater”, but still good enough to score two goals? The bigger surprise was Luka Modric entering the match, and actually taking over it after a season of nothing but being criticized for being a terrible failure with Real Madrid.
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Real Madrid – Xabi Alonso Finally Figures it Out
Most of the spotlight goes, obviously, to Cristiano Ronaldo, for another incredible display of what a counter attacking finisher should be. But the foundation for the goals and everything Real Madrid did in a magical night for them was the defense, led by Xabi Alonso and Raphael Varane, in a nearly flawless performance against the most difficult of opposition.
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Real Madrid – When Cristiano Ronaldo Gets Everything Right
All it took for a potentially complicated match for Real Madrid, as many tend to be this season, was Cristiano Ronaldo deciding to continue his amazing home form this season, scoring a second consecutive Bernabeu hat trick before making his early exit from the game, to get some rest with the Champions League in mind.
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Real Madrid – Focusing on Midfield, Not Cristiano Ronaldo
Another so-so performance from Real Madrid with Cristiano Ronaldo not scoring and Jose Mourinho experimenting, but at least they finally beat Valencia.
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Euro 2012 – Germany vs Greece Summary
The Greeks rarely score more than one goal, but it wasn’t nearly enough. German, despite all of the changes to the attacking trio made by Joachim Low, were by far the superior side, winning their 15th consecutive competitive match and reaching their second straight Euro Semi Final with an impressive 4-2 win.