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Summary of Florentino Pérez’s reign (2000-2006, 2009-)
Posted on 3 Mar 2011 by Allan Jiang.
Florentino Pérez reign (2000-2006, 2009-) The summer of 2003 Pérez decided to not renew the contract of Vicente del Bosque who had led Real to two Champions League victories. The decision wasn't performance related given del Bosque had led Real to another league title and the Champions League semi-finals. From 2003-2006, Pérez hired and fired five managers. With the chance to sign Paris...
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Fallout from Chelsea’s 2-1 victory against United
Posted on 2 Mar 2011 by Allan Jiang.
Chelsea’s 2-1 victory over Manchester United has sparked life into the English Premier League title race giving Arsenal another chance to close the gap at the top having failed to take advantage of United’s loss to Wolverhampton Wanderers. Are Chelsea back in the title race? No, the team needs reinforcement at right back, a creative midfielder and a young robust centre forward before becomi...
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Reaction to Ronaldo’s retirement
Posted on 14 Feb 2011 by Allan Jiang.
Ronaldo's CV Barcelona, Inter Milan, Real Madrid and A.C. Milan have all employed Ronaldo's phenomenal football ability 352 goals in 515 games @ 0.68 62 goals in 97 games for Brazil @ 0.63 All time top scorer in the FIFA World Cup with 15 goals Two time FIFA World Cup winner (1994, 2002) Three time FIFA World Player of the Year (1996, 1997, 2002) Two time Ballon d'Or winner (1997, 2002) On...
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NBA 50 game statistical review
Posted on 6 Feb 2011 by Allan Jiang.
As future hall of fame coach Gregg Popovich contemplates about the playoffs and potentially a fifth NBA championship, his San Antonio Spurs are 42-8 (.840). Statistically where does this Spurs team compare with some of the best ever NBA teams? 72-10 (.900) was the stunning regular season of the legendary 1995-96 Chicago Bulls who were 45-5 (.900). Before the 1995-96 Chicago Bulls, there was the...
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Mourinho’s nonexistent youth policy
Posted on 5 Feb 2011 by Allan Jiang.
“[...] One thing is youth football, one thing is professional football.” — José Mourinho What one can deduct from this José Mourinho quote is a reluctance towards playing youth players infact even the special one would accept he has a nonexistent youth policy. Though it’s also a boulevard of broken dreams for the youth players who do get some form of game time under Mourinho. Mourinh...
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Carroll and Torres equals money, money and more money
Posted on 2 Feb 2011 by Allan Jiang.
“I signed a new contract and I want to be here [Newcastle] for the rest of my life” — Andy Carroll circa 2010 Liverpool have signed striker Andy Carroll from Newcastle for a club record fee of about £35m — BBC Sport It’s like two loved up teenagers saying they want to be together for the rest of their life not taking into account the unexpected scenarios life often creates. I...
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Muscat a hated low life with no respect for football
Posted on 24 Jan 2011 by Allan Jiang.
As Kevin Muscat’s PR representatives work into overtime, Adrian Zahr will begin nursing partial damage to multiple ligaments sustained in his right knee. The apology offered by Muscat does little to quell the public’s detestation to his tackle bordering on assault. In a Sydney Morning Herald poll, 83% of voters believe Muscat should be banned for the rest of the season including finals. Fur...
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Two leagues within La Liga
Posted on 21 Jan 2011 by Allan Jiang.
When the 2010 FIFPro starting 11 was announced, eight of the 11 players were from Barcelona and Real Madrid. La Liga clubs not named Barcelona or Real Madrid not only have to contend with the overwhelming gap from a talent perspective but they also have to watch on with frustration as Barcelona and Real Madrid pocket more than a third of the TV revenue. Then again 60% of the nation supports one...
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Lionel Messi does not deserve the FIFA Ballon d’Or
Posted on 11 Jan 2011 by Allan Jiang.
The sight of Lionel Messi weaving his magic and causing havoc on opposing defences is a sight for sore eyes and for the majority of football aficionados, he is the best footballer in the world but he did not deserve the FIFA Ballon d’Or. During a FIFA World Cup year, the best player according to FIFA has always been from the World Cup winning nation until Messi broke the convention. Yes Messi...
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EPL midseason review of 1-4
Posted on 5 Jan 2011 by Allan Jiang.
One word defines Manchester United’s progress at midseason point – unbeaten. The football United have played has been lacklustre however Sir Alex Ferguson has encapsulated a winning mentality, the mentality which has allowed United to rescue solitary points against Fulham and Aston Villa whilst winning ugly against Wolverhampton Wanderers and Arsenal. Wayne Rooney’s form has been well be...
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Pacquiao v Mosley breeds disenchantment
Posted on 24 Dec 2010 by Allan Jiang.
Rather than thoughtlessly spend his cash on hoards of counterfeit Benjamin Franklins or lavishly bet on sports matches, Floyd Mayweather, Jr. is leaking real Benjamin Franklins to a team of lawyers who will strategically plan out a Chewbacca defense in order to keep him a free man. Whilst this was happening, Top rank CEO Bob Arum saw fit to give a deteriorating Shane Mosley a fight with eight d...
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Champions league round of 16 draw reaction
Posted on 17 Dec 2010 by Allan Jiang.
Select comments Arsenal v Barcelona is without a doubt the marquee fixture of the round. Barcelona are masters of playing the beautiful game, their brand of football is cavalier like, successful and perhaps the closest version to total football. Like Barcelona, Arsenal has a heavy emphasis on producing a beautiful game however are less successful, less efficient and more fragile in defence. Rub...
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