Same standard, 1/2 price?

Much was said about United's attacking front after the departure of Ronaldo and Tevez. While Ronaldo's ability to kill off small teams is greatly missed, I can hardly say the same for Tevez. While United misses his incredible work rate and commited play every single game, Valencia seems to be improving at a steady pace with each passing game.

Put both players' current statistic together and you will get:-

Tevez: Started 9, Sub 2, Goals 2, Assist 4 (http://search.espn.go.com/carlos-tevez/)

Valencia: Started 9, Sub 3, Goals 2, Assist 2 (http://search.espn.go.com/antonio-valencia/)

Comparable? Almost.

But.

Valencia cost United £16m. Tevez cost City a whopping British Transfer Record of £47m. http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/sport/football/premier_league/manchester_city/article6831582.ece

Best of all, Owen is FREE!

Owen: Games 10, Goals 2, Assist 0

Same standard, 1/2 price? Thats for Mark Hughes to answer..

A miracle too far..

This morning, even the most delusional Liverpool fan woke up to the fact that the team is indeed headed no where this season.

Liverpool 1 - 0 Debrecen
Fiorentina 1 - 0 Lyon

As it takes a moment for most to digest the result over a cup of teh tarik or nescafe, the long sigh from Benitez could almost be heard all the way from Hungary. For the first time in six season under his charge, Liverpool failed to qualify to the knockout stage of Champions League. While he is frustrated to say the least, I wouldn't say that he couldn't see this coming. Several near misses including Liverpool's one-off exception qualification to the Champions League 2005-06 even though they ended up fifth in the league, by virtue of being the 2004-05 champion.

As, Rafa adjust his GPS - changing course from Madrid to Hamburg, he is left to ponder - if Liverpool was ever meant to play in Europa Cup with the likes of Everton, Benfica and Valencia. The true damage to Liverpool will be the failure to qualify for next year's Champions League. With the likes of Spurs, City and Villa all hovering above them, it might soon become a task too far..

Attention folks: One miracle coming right up!

Watch out guys! If you're watching the Champions League qualifier tonight - you're in for a treat - apparently. Rafa Benitez 'insist' that his Liverpool side is ready to amaze Europe again with an unlikely Champions League knockout stage qualification.


Well his words are not without credit actually: Liverpool is a team that lives on miracle after all - two years back when they miraculously survived to the knockout stage, whacking Porto, Besiktas and Marseille along the way - and of course, which Liverpool fan will allow you to forget their 0-3 come back against AC Milan to win the Champion's League in 2005.

Any difference now and then? YES

For starters, this guy isn't playing:
















He is the sole reason why Liverpool is winning - sad to say.

Fiorentina only need one point from the match against Lyon to dash Liverpool's hope. And this man is on a mission to make sure that this happens:

Adrian Mutu







Yes, thats right boys and girls - Adrian Mutu is back to wipe that grin off all those English fans that mocked him during his scandalous stay with Chelsea. At one point fans were even laughing at the report where he was in the sack with four ladies - but didn't impress any of them! Now back with the big boys and despite a difficult elbow injury, Mutu managed to finish the 2008-2009 season with 14 goals, along with Gilardino they were one of the top ten single season striker partnerships in Viola history with 33 goals between them.

My money is on him - finishing of Liverpool's faint hopes. What do you think?

Hand of Henry

Once again the world of football is in the middle of another uproar - this time its because of "Hand of Henry" at work. Thierry Henry's handling of the ball during Ireland vs France's World Cup Qualifier 2nd leg playoff, allowed his team mate - William Gallas, to score the goal that took France to World Cup Finals.

In all honesty, I sympathise with Henry. Yes, he did handle the ball. He has admitted to it, and even asked for a replay as a fair resolution to the matter. What else do you want from him? He is right actually - saying that he is not the referee, and that it was the referee's responsibility to stop the game and disallow the goal.

But all this commotion is part of the game - the more publicity the better. FIFA knows very well, that part of what makes the game exciting is questionable decisions or human error in refereeing. In the end - the longer you stay in the game, you'll realise that the theory of equilibrium may bring justice to you.. eventually. You win some, you lose some - that's the name of the game. What do you think?

A shift in power

The Barclay's English Premier League is going through an exciting phase in its 17th year of existence. As the world's most watched sporting league, and the strongest national league for 2 consecutive years in a row (2007 & 2008), the balance of power is finally being more equally distributed - breaking the traditional 'Big Four' dominance.

A snapshot of the table as of 1st November 2009

At first glance, you may be forgiven for thinking that its business as usual - as all (well, with Liverpool as an exception) the big names are occupying the top 3 spots. A close look will reveal how close these teams are from the rest of the chasing pack. Arsenal with 22 points could go above United if they win the next game (having played only 10 games and with superior goal difference) and City could potentially make it 22 points - having played 1 game less as well. Villa could also move into 5th if they win the next one - having 18 points and having played 1 less as well.

Interesting enough - all top 3 teams have lost twice so far with 11 games played. Gone are the days where title contenders run away with a clear cut lead after playing only 1/3 of the season. All top teams have been going through a tough time so far:-

Chelsea - Woeful away form (2 away losses) and slapped with 2 transfer window ban. Better hope no one gets injured.

United - Lack of creativity in attack and midfield. Hopefully for United, all the rumors of capturing David Silva and David Villa will come through good. Scrapping through 1-0 wins may not be good enough at times - like what the Gaffa always say - At the end of the day, it may come down to goal difference. Right now their 12 is a pale comparison against Arsenal's 19 and Chelsea's 20.

Arsenal - Inexperienced young Gunners tend to collapse towards the end of the season. Games like the one against West Ham are tell tale signs. That being said - when they thump teams, they really do it in style!

Manchester City - Showed promising signs defeating the likes of Arsenal. Like Liverpool, they rise to big occasions, but play poorly against mid table teams. Looking at their performance against Birmingham - Hughes has a lot to do for the remaining season.

Liverpool - Most likely to drop out of the top 4 position. Rafa has got to make up his mind. With a squad like theirs (Lucas & Voronin - need I say more), competing on all fronts for honours, is an impossible task. Now staring at Champion's League exit and with Gerrard possibly out until December - League title should be a foregone conclusion by then.

With a WAG like that, it is no wonder Stevie G's groin injury is so serious..

Consistency - as in the past and now as important as ever - will be the key to winning the Premier League this season.

To celebrate or not to celebrate

Recently the Premier League hosted a series of 'childish' and 'immature' acts by so called professional multi-millionaire footballers.

First this fella run down the entire length of the pitch to celebrate in front of Arsenal fans. Claims that they were abusing him.

Just look at that fella's face - feel like slapping him

Then this fella started rambling about how United fans have been unkind to him and how United refuse to pay £30m to buy him.

Tevez - needing a pacifier to shut him up

Then comes this fella who is trying to pretend to be Mr. Nice Guy by not celebrating his goal which led to the 1-1 draw with Manchester City. But Mark Hughes said "It'll be nice if he doesn't score against us". Can you do that Mr. Nice Guy?

Richard Dunne - trying to be Mr. Nice Guy

For crying out loud - Time to act like a professional. Some pointers for the millionaires:-

a. It's ok for you to celebrate your goal. After all if you scored, you deserved it - just don't do it in front of the opposition fans!

b. What do you expect if you leave one club to join another fierce rival? That your old club's fans kiss your feet still when you walk into the pitch? Common - grow up. Let's keep it real.

c. Don't burn bridges - ask any juniors in the working world and you would know this general concept. You never know when you will need another person's help.

d. If you want to be Mr. Nice Guy - try to allow others to see your good deed by themselves. That way it look way less fake.

Think I've seen this tit-for-tat behaviour before, wait hang on - I think it was in the kindergarten. Please grow up - 'Professional Footballers'.

Taken for a ride..

Recently the Malaysian Government has outdone themselves again with the announcement of the 1Malaysia F1 team. In a world full of economic and financial turmoil - where giants such as EU, Japan and America are trying to recover, we somehow manage to find RM1.8 billion (USD500m) to join a sport so lavish that even the likes of Honda and BMW have taken prudent steps to withdraw.

The funniest F1 car ever.

Help me, I am trying to be optimistic. I love and want to support my Government badly, but as a concerned citizen, I have to ask - Is this the right time for this sort of venture? Our participation comes at a time, where we are technically in recession - going through 2Qs of negative growth for 1st and 2nd Q of 2009.

You may argue that it is also in part a privately funded team - with AirAsia, Proton, Naza and Petronas coming in. With the exception of AirAsia, please do remember that the money from these companies comes indirectly from the government too. Proton with Government's 20 years tax protection in the car industry, Naza from the thousands of APs gifted to them by Rafidah Aziz and Petronas from the oil rights given by the government.

The funny thing you may ask on the Government's part of the money - where to find the millions needed to fund the F1 team when it's not even allocated in the 2009 budget? One theory could be the reduction of petrol quality in Malaysia. Many Malaysians don't realise it but the usual RON97 that you have been enjoying has been downgraded to RON95 but the RM1.80 per litre price tag still applies! BRILLIANT! That way, no protest, no anti-gov sentiment but still can find the money to pay for the F1 team! On top of that, I see adds on the newspaper brainwashing the public that using RON95 has made their car more powerful - gosh - how stupid and blind can we be.

There's a fine line between being patriotic and supporting the government blindly - lets not cross it.

Three Lions blaze into World Cup Finals

England demolished Croatia to book their spot in the World Cup Finals. What's even more impressive is the manner they qualified. 100% record of wins making them the only team in Europe to do that.

Played 8 - Win 8 - Goal Scored 31! - Against 5. This man is in line for a £5m bonus:-

And rightfully so. Just one year ago - England couldn't even qualify for Euro 2008. Now they not only qualify - but did it in sheer class. Let's see if they can do well in the finals - odds are against them though..

Really, what's all the fuss with him?

I dun get it.

He's a freaking arrogant football player.

He's good, but I dun think he deserve that much of praise.

Trust me, Real Madrid wont win the title with him.

Good players wont make a team win. It's the teamwork!

Haha. It's good though, that means lesser competition for Liverpool this season!

This season is ours! It's ours!!!

p.s Our season = Liverpool's season! Lol.

The Greats!

I dunno how Roger Federer felt when he got his 15th Grand Slam last Sunday, as he just became the most successful man in the tennis world, but it must be awesome la!
He beat all the other tennis greats before him.and I mean ALL!
Bjorn Borg, Rod Laver, Pete Sampras, John McEnroe

Crazyyy!
I had the luxury to watch the Wimbledon final all the way since my exams was over! Teehee!
and I underestimated the match!
I actually thought that Federer would wrap the game up in four sets, but who knew that Roddick played such an awesome game till 16-14 in the 5th set?!

To be honest, Roddick should have won! Oh wells, sports is cruel!
But you gotta give it to Roger, he's just a legend!!!

Since now he has won everything he can in the tennis world, he should give chance to other tennis players! Lol.

Awesome awesome Wimbledon final! Loved it to bits!! =)

p.s. I miss blogging here!!! Feels so good, although no one reads it anymore!

My hattrick hero!

Really, what can u say about Fernando Torres?

*grins*

He's just absoutely perfect! =D

Three goals in just 17 minutes!! It's crazy! Final score against NewZealand 5-0!!

TOP CLASS I TELL YOU! TOP CLASS!

and I'm pretty excited that Carvalho and Deco are finally going somewhere else.

I mean, come on, Chelsea has been buying so many big names but not many of them shine.

Ballack, Shevchenko, Deco.

Just like Real Madrid! I have a strong feeling that Ronaldo will not be as good as he is in ManU!

Just take the example of Beckham, Ronaldo and Owen. So not effective!
Hahaha.

But I'm all out to see the other big EPL teams to go down, so that we (Liverpool) will get the EPL title next season! Yes, its the same sentence again. 'Next season'. lol.

I really really miss football!
There's nothing to look forward to every weekend night and probably this explains my disappearance in the blog! =/

No la. It's bcuz I'm having exams in a few days time! Noooooooo!

Nightmare!

Till then!

Viva la Espanyol!

OH yeay!

Hey crusader, you totally forgot about my beloved Spain team!
Where we got 6-0 too!
Hattrick from Villa, and one each from Torres, Guiza and Riera!

Rooting for them to be the champs next year! =D

ANYWAY,




RONALDO IS OUT OF MANCHESTER UNITED!

and the whole world rejoices! =D
So long, you arrogant cocky player!



Pics source : Soccernet.com

Finally..

Eugene, you're right - its official - Ronaldo is officially allowed to negotiate terms with Real Madrid and will become a Real Madrid player at the end of June. £80m is the price - making his transfer the most expensive in the world right now. Few FAQs for this whole saga:

1. How in the world does Real Madrid come up with such ridiculous amount of cash to purchase ONE player?

Answer:

a. Real Madrid is the world's richest football club (€366m) in terms of revenue.

b. Apparently they sold a big part of their training ground to the city of Madrid in 2001 for a huge amount of money and later sold the rest to giant corporations to wipe out their debts of €270m.

c. Most valuable football brand in Europe - Only club where both executives and players are well known.

d. Completed an image rights deal with Adidas worth 762 million in 2007.

e. Second most valuable footbal club in the planet right now £640 m - Beaten only by Manchester United - £906m (Glory glory Man United)

2. Who got the better side of the deal?

Answer:

United. Its like paying M3 price to get a regular 3 series - Good car but overpriced.

3. What now for United?

Answer:

A replacement is eminent. United will be looking at a striker now for around the region of £20m.

4. Should the money from the sale of Ronaldo be used to settle Tevez's position?

Answer:

Quite honestly, Tevez is a good player. However the asking price by his owner (Kia Joorabchian) is simply not reasonable for a player of his calibre - nope I don't think the region of £30m is reasonable for Tevez.

5. Will Ronaldo's departure have any impact on United?

Answer:

Yes. He is a talismanic player just like Beckham. His replacement will have to be special - predatory skills and inspirational player. With £80m from the proceed of his sale, doesn't look like a tough job.

6. Are you telling me Kaka is worth less than Ronaldo?

Answer:

No. AC Milan got screwed.

7. Who is likely to come in?

Answer:

Antonio Valencia seems like a good buy. Frank Ribery looks unlikely. I'm hoping for United to hijack the likes of David Villa and David Silva.

Whatever it may be, on behalf of all United supporters I would like to say - Thank you Cristiano Ronaldo dos Santos Aveiro. You've made a difference and you will be remembered in United for years to come.

World Cup Qualifiers

Sometimes you've got to wonder, if its worth playing when time after time you get thrashed by heavy weights like England. That thought must be running through every Andorran's mind when they watch their team get mauled by England 6 goals to nil. The Andorrans were long gone and buried by the first half with 3 goals - 2 from Rooney and 1 from Lampard. Second half goals from Jermain Defoe (2) and Peter Crouch (1) were just formalities in completing the rout.

Funny story elsewhere - New Zealand nearly defeated Italy in a friendly - hahaha. From the makers of Fern Leaf milk and butter - they very nearly whacked the complacent world champions, but eventually succumbed to a 3-4 defeat.

New Zealand's team looks good too - continuing their tradition wearing all black. 

Elsewhere - What is happening to Argentina? Stars like Messi, Tevez and Heinze failed to lift their side as they slumped to their second defeat in a row after losing 6-1 to Bolivia in April.

Ecuador scored twice late in the second half to whack Argentina 2-0. A case of unable to play well in high altitude?

The difference is clear

Check this out - when Gareth Barry exits Villa to join City, he was branded a mercenary. When Kaka leaves AC for Real, he's a hero and will be cherished for all his contributions. Can't contain my laughter. Do you know what is the difference? - CLASS


Barry immediately issued a letter to explain all his reasons for leaving - but that backfired as the fans viewed the immediate issuance of a letter of apology as an impression that Barry was guilty. Kaka did it differently - he held a press conference and the press wrote "Kaka joins Madrid for £59m to help AC Milan" - What a noble title!


I quote some of the killer things he said in the press conference:


"I can officially say I'm a Real Madrid player. My professional link with AC Milan finishes now, but my sentimental link will never end.


"Manchester City and Real Madrid are two different clubs with different situations. At that time, it was mid-season, I had a strong emotional impact due to the Italian fans requesting me to stay, and I decided to stay.

"Now another chance came up and AC Milan is in a big crisis (financially). For me, the sporting project (at Madrid) is interesting and will be an important boost to continue my career in the highest level.

In return AC Milan's website wrote:

''From next season, Kaka will play at Real Madrid,'' read the statement. ''AC Milan [thank] the man and the great champion Kaka for his decisive contribution to the many victories achieved in the six years of his commitment.

''The lost technique, while serious, can be remedied. It will be very difficult to fill the void that will be left by Kaka, a shining example of professionalism, commitment and professionalism.

That my friend, is class - Kaka, well done

World no1 without Grand Slam - again!

Dinara Safina and Jelena Jankovic have yet to prove critics wrong - World no1, but no GrandSlam!

The Roland Garros aka French Open 2009 Women Singles Finals had just ended a couple hours back and 7th seed Svetlana Kunetsova is crowned champion !!!!




So, once again. No Grand Slam title. According to RolandGarros official website, it was the nerves and confidence that prevented her to win. Unlike her matches from the 1st round all the way to the semi-finals, she was defeated in just two sets 6-4, 6-2.

Her cause of defeat : She didn believe she could win it!

I mean, in her previous Grand Slam final appearances, she lost with such big margin that I believe broke her confidence. Her past haunted her and it cost her the title!



I rooted for Safina all the way bcuz I wanted her to win at least ONE Grand Slam so she can silence her critics, but sighhh..
It's ok, Safina. Wimbledon my dear, Wimbledon!

Just like Safina, I'm rooting for Federer all the way!!! Even in my previous post, I really want Federer to win this bcuz he has got everything in his career BUT this! So yea, go Federer!

Whip Soderling's butt!! But Soderling was good! Defeated Nadal, Davydenko and Gonzalez!
No1, 10 and 12 seeds respectively!

Dun play play can, Soderling really bagus, like what Crusader said!

But I'm still ALL OUT FOR FEDERER! GO YOU!!!!!!

Here comes Soderling

Federer is desperate for that one elusive title - French Open. Three times in the final (2006, 2007 & 2008) and three times the agony as Nadal demonstrates his class on clay court finals. This time, with Nadal crashing out in the fourth round, could this be the year? Enter Robin Soderling - 23 seed - world #15. The only Swede currently to be ranked inside the ATP top 100 - Sweden's next generation since the great Bjorn Borg and the more recent Stefan Edberg. He defeated Nadal in 4 sets - ending Nadal's 4 year winning streak - 48-0 record, in Roland Garros.

Can we expect an epic battle similar to that of Nadal-Federer, or is the chap from Tibro going to bow in awe to Swiss superiority? Judging from his performance against Fernando Gonzalez, it ain't no fluke victory against Nadal. Greatness beckons.

Liverpool at loss

Looks like its going to be another season of empty promises from Liverpool. This time even before the season starts, signs of another empty season is all but showing. Liverpool's holding company - Kop Football (Holdings) Ltd announced a substantial lost of £42.6m although the football club itself made a meagre £10.2m profit. Club accountants (KPMG) filed warning notes in their statement of accounts - indicating 'going concern', as the owners Hicks and Gillett (pics above) struggles to refinance £350m worth of debt before the June 24 deadline. Hicks already defaulted the loan he took to finance his American baseball team - Texas Rangers.

So what will happen if the creditors take over. First, they will appoint an accounting firm to act as receiver. Second, when the appointed receiver is in, they will start looking for valuable assets to sell in order for the club to repay its debt. So, what's valuable in Liverpool Football Club? Certainly not its trophy cabinet! Torres and Gerrard? Yeah you're right! These stars will probably be offloaded if and only if the owners cannot do anything about it.

Liverpool fans, start praying..

Barry Beautiful

So, Gareth Barry becomes the second star player to join Manchester City - the other one being Robinho (all else considered insignificant signings for City haha). The thing I like bout this guy is the way he handled his tranfer. Right after he signed a £100k-a-week deal with City, he immediately wrote a letter of apology to his fans - probably afraid that they might hurl rocks into his direction. The letter is damn good man! So cleverly hides his love for moolah. There's no shame Barry, just admit it - you're 28, getting older, and just want more moolah before you retire. Don't treat your fans like kids and give the crap about wanting new challenge. This guy told everyone that he wanted champion's league football - that's why he almost left for Liverpool. Now that City doesn't even have Europa Cup football, he starts singing to a different tune - saying he wants challenge - bla bla bla.

Common, don't treat people like kids. Everyone knows its about the money - so just say it. You should be brave enough to admit it - and guess what - everyone else would have done it as well.
The shame is when you're trying to hide it!

Barry, I've got to give it to you and your pathetic letter.. all the best in City.

Barry's lame sorry letter:-

http://soccernet.espn.go.com/news/story?id=652236&sec=transfers&cc=4716

New man in-charge

Chelsea announced their new manager today and it came as a surprise to me. Not because I didn't know that Carlo Ancelotti was going to be their manager but the fact that Roman Abramovich hired him after the things he revealed in his biography about their meeting! Describing the scene of their meeting (Ancelotti and Abramovich) to the likes of meeting a hitman - isn't exactly the way to impress your future employer. But he got the job anyway! Which leads me to believe that maybe Kaka is on the way to Chelsea? What do you think?

HE'S OUT

Finally,

after a huge string of consecutive unbeaten run on clay court,

NADAL WAS BEATEN!





A jaded-looking Nadal


Time to pack his bags home!

The best team won

I set my alarm to 2.30am and actually woke up to see Thursday morning's Champion's League final. After which couldn't sleep and was left in drowsy state when meeting my clients for the rest of the day - sigh. Depressed and sleepy - what a combination.

Few things I've observed:

1. Barca was the better team that night. United's effort, however valiant we might want to think it is, fell short.

2. Ferguson is a gracious in defeat - Something for Liverpool's manager to note. He said and I quote - "In fairness we were beaten by the best team. We weren't at our best. The first goal was a killer, it was a bad start to the game. If you give them the ball they will keep it all night." - http://soccernet.espn.go.com/news/story?id=650241&cc=4716 . Now that's class ok.

3. United's defence - something that was the cornerstone for United's success so far - wasn't effective for the game.

4. United should take heart knowing that this season was a fantastic one - regardless of the outcome of last night's game. English premier league champions, Carling Cup winner and Club World Cup winner. Something that most EPL pretenders have not achieved since the formation of the Premier League (I think we all know who).

Before I end my post, I would like to note that strangely - I feel sorry for Newcastle United's Manager - Alan Shearer. The day Newcastle was relegated, Shearer said -

''I spoke to them (the players) in the dressing room and said 'you can make all the excuses you like."

''But I wasn't good enough, Mike Ashley is not good enough, the same with Chris Hughton, Kevin Keegan, Joe Kinnear (who have all managed Newcastle this season), people in the dressing room, all of us."

This is the mark of a great manager in the making. He first shoulder the blame - admitting that he wasn't good enough - often making you feel so sorry for him although he tookover when the club was already in dire straits. Maybe and just maybe, with him in-charge of the club next season, and given a free hand to manage Newcastle - they might just be able to climb back up to top flite football again. As for now, Scunthorpe United awaits..

BARCELONA - UEFA Champs 08/09!

I think the rest of the SportsMate team are too depressed to write about this, EXCEPT me!
Hahaha..

But everyone in the world, including the ManU manager, players and the fans agree that this win was a very well-deserved one by Barca.
They dominated the entire match, their passings were accurate, their midfielders were so strong and the goals were just perfect! =)

ManU started out strong. Had pretty good chances in fact. With the free kick and such.
Barca didn even have one.
and that very first shot they have was converted to a goal by Samuel Eto'



and *that goal* broke ManU's confidence and the rest were history.
ManU barely had possesion, and when they finally got it, they could barely pass the midfield.
They were simply outclassed!

Barca's way of playing is way way different compared to the EPL's style.
For a while, I was getting so restless and bored bcuz of the continous passing and slow attack.
But that's how the Spanish teams play.

and it was amazing! I might just probably watch more of LaLiga matches now! =D



Barca had a total of 12 shots, with 7 shots on target.
and one that was completely awesome - Lionel Messi's goal!

Crazyyy!
They only had ONE (1) person - Messi in the penalty box and they just need the very one to score the goal!
It was such an awesome header!

Credits to VanDerSar too, not bcuz of Him, I think ManU would be down by 3-4 goals.
Xavi and Iniesta were just too good!

There was this particular attempt by Barca that I loved so much.
Their tactic was something like Iniesta passing to Eto, then he passed back to Iniesta and he passed the ball to the right with Puyol running towards the front to shoot a attempt.
It was close!
It would be the best goal if it went behind the net!! Hahaha...

Btw, Messi is like the total opposite of Ronaldo. Unlike Ronaldo, Messie doesnt dive when defenders get near him. Instead, when he fell down with two other ManU players, he just got up and STILL HOLD POSSESSION OF THE BALL and just keep running!
How awesome is that!

Barcelona - You truly deserve to hold the trophy once again! Well-deserved victory!
Congrats on getting your treble in Spain! It's undeniably the best team on earth as of now! =)

p.s. At least you humbled ManU!! So much for the greatest team on earth and being the undestructable! One team just beat you! Hahaha. Always remember that there will be someone greater than you! Everyone hates ManU so much that they support Barca!
GO BARCAAAAAAAA!

p.p.s I was just suppose to write a paragraph of this thing, look what I end up to! Super gg.com for my assignment! =/

Manchester United vs Barcelona

I walked in to the library today and saw 4 of my friends talking in group. Obviously, one of them saw me and the first thing he asked me was..

Are you going to be there this Thursday?
Here in Adelaide, the live telecast starts at 4am. So he was wondering whether I would sacrifice my precious sleep just to watch this game. Of course man!!
This game is our last game of the season. And what a wonderful season we are having!!
Its a massive game for us and also for all football fans out there.

Later, leaving them behind i searched for a computer. What a irony, another MU fan was sitting in front of me. He asked the same thing as well. But with different accent and words since he is from Thailand. He is a Punjabi. Well I am not trying to be racist here since he like to call me the Indian friend.

The point is, this game is so big and being anticipated by a lot of people out there. Football is like the mother of all games in Malaysia. Same goes with other countries like Thailand, England and other Asian countries.

But this is so different compare to America and Australia. They prefer American football and for Australian would be their footy.

Wherever you are, please do not miss out this game. I am a Manchester United supporter. But i am not asking you to watch because of that. Its a great game with 2 big giants are clashing. If you ask me what would be the game of the season, this would be.




Who will win? Well this depends on who you ask. Barcelona looks stronger but without most of their defenders, it going to be a tight game.
Manchester United on the other hand are on form. So hopefully we can see a fair attacking game from both sides.





This will be my first post here as a writer. Hope you guys enjoyed reading!

Roland Garros 2009 is here!!

Before I continue, it's so sadddd that Newcastle has been relegated.
I like Alan Shearer and Michael Owen! =/



You're still one of the best! =(
and I'm gonna miss the EPL! The next 3 months is gonna be a torture! Lol.

Wait, not really.
Cuz there's the ROLAND GARROS 2009!

Yeayyyyyyyyy!

Saw Verdasco played a bit yday and Nadal is playing as of right now!
They will eventually meet if they advance thru in their matches! =)

Love love the Verdasco v Nadal matches!

Both of them are left-handers, so its forehand to forehand instead of the forehand-backhand when Nadal plays against Federer.
I secretly hope that Verdasco beats him for once, bcuz they have meet against each other for so many times and he has not won a match against him this season! So yeaaa.

Frankly, I actually want Federer to win this thing.

He has won every Grand Slam except for this.
and I was kinda shocked that he beat Nadal on clay just 1 or 2 weeks back.
So, *fingers crossed* that Federer will go all the way to the finals and beat Nadal! =)
Or Djokovic!

If I procastinate in my assignments, this will be the reason why!
Oh Tennis, how I love you!
Will update on this as much as I can.

p.s. You've probably notice the additional writers in the blog, and yes =_= all of them are ManU fans which are SO ANNOYING! Stop it already! =)



Pics source : Soccernet and RolandGarros.com

Sportsmate Decides

Finally, the EPL season draws to an end. Another memorable season, which saw Newcastle relegated from the league for the first time since 16 years. Truly a waste.

That apart, now is the time for you, fellow football fans out there to vote for your best players who were outstanding this season. To ensure no biasness, few categories were given so that the players truly deserve their accolades =)

Therefore,

THE VOTING BEGINS!

A) BEST GOALKEEPER

1) Edwin van der Sar

2) Brad Friedel

3) Robert Green

4) Petr Cech

5) Manuel Almunia

B) BEST DEFENDER




1) Martin Skrtel

2) Nemanja Vidic

3) Rio Ferdinand

4) John Terry

5) Jose Bosingwa

C) BEST MIDFIELDER

1) Cesc Fabregas

2) Michael Carrick

3) Christiano Ronaldo

4) Steven Gerrard

5) Frank Lampard

6) Andrei Arshavin

7) Xabi Alonso

8) Tim Cahill

9) Gareth Barry

10) Michael Essien

D) BEST STRIKER

1) Nicholas Anelka

2) Wayne Rooney

3) Didier Drogba

4) Robin Van Persie

5) Fernando Torres

6) Carlos Tevez

7) Dimitar Berbatov

8) Adebayor

9) Kevin Davies

10) Robbie Keane

Cast your votes. We appreciate your support thanks! Preferably drop your votes in the comment section.

Just vote according to code, for example: for striker, D2.

HAVE FUN VOTING. =)