Mesut Ozil to wear No.10 shirt for Real Madrid in 2011-12 - Goal.com: "The 22-year-old creative midfielder had an excellent first season in Spain last term, but with the signing of Nuri Sahin and the emergence of a fully fit Kaka, competition for places at the Santiago Bernabeu is set to be increased.
Despite this, the former Werder Bremen man has discarded the No. 23 jersey, and taken the starting line-up shirt from Lassana Diarra, who is seemingly on his way out of the club.
The Gelsenkirchen-born player donned his new jersey against Chivas Guadalajara in a pre-season friendly game in San Diego, a clash that saw the Spanish side run out as 3-0 winners.
Ozil had the second most assists in La Liga last season with 17, two behind Barcelona's Lionel Messi, as Mourinho's men failed to stop the Camp Nou outfit picking up their third consecutive Spanish title."
Saturday, July 23, 2011
Friday, July 22, 2011
El Madrid da aún más galones a Mou
El Madrid da aún más galones a Mou - Público.es: "A mediodía de ayer, la web del club emitió un escueto comunicado en cuya última línea se otorgaba por escrito al técnico luso un rimbombante cargo. Además de entrenador, Mourinho ahora también es 'mánager deportivo de fútbol'. El puesto responde a un modelo típico de los clubes británicos en los que el poder del técnico es máximo. El propio Florentino Pérez, en la rueda de prensa en la que se anunció la salida de Valdano, aseguró que el Madrid iba a optar por 'un modelo inglés' de gestión deportiva, una estructura que ayer se plasmó.
El club blanco pone sobre el papel el 'modelo inglés' que anunció Florentino
El 29 de mayo se cumplió un año desde que el técnico luso fichó por el Real Madrid. Desde entonces, Mourinho emprendió una guerra por el poder en la que siempre ha terminado ganando. Su más encarnizada lucha fue con Valdano, al que se dedicó a dejar recados en sala de prensa hasta que consiguió que se apartase del día a día a mediados de la pasada temporada. A la conclusión de esta, Mourinho obligó a Florentino Pérez a elegir entre él o Valdano, y el presidente lo tuvo claro: el puesto de director general dejaba de tener sentido."
El club blanco pone sobre el papel el 'modelo inglés' que anunció Florentino
El 29 de mayo se cumplió un año desde que el técnico luso fichó por el Real Madrid. Desde entonces, Mourinho emprendió una guerra por el poder en la que siempre ha terminado ganando. Su más encarnizada lucha fue con Valdano, al que se dedicó a dejar recados en sala de prensa hasta que consiguió que se apartase del día a día a mediados de la pasada temporada. A la conclusión de esta, Mourinho obligó a Florentino Pérez a elegir entre él o Valdano, y el presidente lo tuvo claro: el puesto de director general dejaba de tener sentido."
Lionel Messi vs. Cristiano Ronaldo: Analyzing Who's Better in 20 Categories
Lionel Messi vs. Cristiano Ronaldo: Analyzing Who's Better in 20 Categories | Bleacher Report: "Lionel or Cristiano? Ronaldo or Messi?
The eternal question remains: who's better? This article will try to approach this question by analysing 10 technical and physical categories and deciding a winner in each one.
By tackling this topic (yet again), I expect both Messi and Ronaldo fans to disagree with me.
But I will try my best to remain objective and to declare a winner for the attributes I have decided to compare them on—both physical and technical attributes (shooting, acceleration, strength...) and 'intangible' ones (mentality, marketability, ego...).
The winner will be determined by points on each category they win.
Want to know who'll win in speed?
Or in free-kick ability?
What about sportsmanship?
Will it be Lionel Messi or Cristiano Ronaldo?
Start the slideshow and find out!"
The eternal question remains: who's better? This article will try to approach this question by analysing 10 technical and physical categories and deciding a winner in each one.
By tackling this topic (yet again), I expect both Messi and Ronaldo fans to disagree with me.
But I will try my best to remain objective and to declare a winner for the attributes I have decided to compare them on—both physical and technical attributes (shooting, acceleration, strength...) and 'intangible' ones (mentality, marketability, ego...).
The winner will be determined by points on each category they win.
Want to know who'll win in speed?
Or in free-kick ability?
What about sportsmanship?
Will it be Lionel Messi or Cristiano Ronaldo?
Start the slideshow and find out!"
RONALDO TAKES TOP SPOT AHEAD OF GIGGS, GERRARD, LAMPARD AND VIEIRA
RONALDO TAKES TOP SPOT AHEAD OF GIGGS, GERRARD, LAMPARD AND VIEIRA | Give Me Football: "1. CRISTIANO RONALDO – SPORTING LISBON, MANCHESTER UNITED AND REAL MADRID
Cristiano Ronaldo is arguably the best player to have ever graced the Barclays Premier League. A goalscoring winger with exceptional pace, balance and skill for a big man, the Portuguese international became the first man since Andy Gray to win the PFA Players’ Player of the Year and Young Player of the Year awards in the same year (2007). He then won the Players’ award for a second time 12 months later and also the FIFA World Player of the Year award after scoring 31 league goals – a remarkable return for a winger."
Cristiano Ronaldo is arguably the best player to have ever graced the Barclays Premier League. A goalscoring winger with exceptional pace, balance and skill for a big man, the Portuguese international became the first man since Andy Gray to win the PFA Players’ Player of the Year and Young Player of the Year awards in the same year (2007). He then won the Players’ award for a second time 12 months later and also the FIFA World Player of the Year award after scoring 31 league goals – a remarkable return for a winger."
José Mourinho wins Bernabéu battle to wield more power at Real Madrid
José Mourinho wins Bernabéu battle to wield more power at Real Madrid | Football | guardian.co.uk: "José Mourinho has seen his power base grow at Real Madrid after he was appointed as the club's head of football operations on Friday as part of a restructuring following the firing of Jorge Valdano as director general.
Mourinho was instrumental in Valdano's departure in May after a season of run-ins with the Argentinian, with the former Chelsea manager favouring an English-style club structure.
'I am not the one who turned Real Madrid into a battlefield,' said Valdano after leaving the Bernabéu at the end of last season. 'All my efforts this season were directed toward restraint."
Mourinho was instrumental in Valdano's departure in May after a season of run-ins with the Argentinian, with the former Chelsea manager favouring an English-style club structure.
'I am not the one who turned Real Madrid into a battlefield,' said Valdano after leaving the Bernabéu at the end of last season. 'All my efforts this season were directed toward restraint."
Thursday, July 21, 2011
La Liga: Are FC Barcelona and Real Madrid CF Slowly Killing the Spanish League?
La Liga: Are FC Barcelona and Real Madrid CF Slowly Killing the Spanish League? | Bleacher Report: "When facing a stronger side, teams normally try to find a way to stifle the opponent and provoke an upset. But that doesn't seem to happen in La Liga, at least not often. Most sides just roll over to Real Madrid and Barcelona; last season, Barcelona scored five or more goals on five occasions, and Real Madrid on six; both teams scored eight past Almeria.
This clearly shows that some teams just give up and don't even try to put up a fight. Last season, Malaga fielded a reserve side against Real Madrid (lost 7-0) because they had a more important game a few days later, a game where they could actually win.
It wouldn't be a surprise if more and more teams followed Malaga's example. With Barcelona and Real further improving their squads and the rest of La Liga in financial trouble, the gap only tends to increase and the rest of the league will focus on the games they can realistically win. Espanyol president recently said that maybe teams should start playing their B team whenever they face Barca and Madrid.
The scary part is that something like this might indeed happen rather sooner than later, thus further harming the league's credibility. A scenario like this would make lose revenue and eventually lead to its implosion."
This clearly shows that some teams just give up and don't even try to put up a fight. Last season, Malaga fielded a reserve side against Real Madrid (lost 7-0) because they had a more important game a few days later, a game where they could actually win.
It wouldn't be a surprise if more and more teams followed Malaga's example. With Barcelona and Real further improving their squads and the rest of La Liga in financial trouble, the gap only tends to increase and the rest of the league will focus on the games they can realistically win. Espanyol president recently said that maybe teams should start playing their B team whenever they face Barca and Madrid.
The scary part is that something like this might indeed happen rather sooner than later, thus further harming the league's credibility. A scenario like this would make lose revenue and eventually lead to its implosion."
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