Zupełnie przypadkiem wpadłem na filmik w serwisie YouTube, w którym główną rolę odgrywa Cristiano Ronaldo. Otóż nie gra on w piłkę, a śpiewa. Tak, śpiewa!
Nie chciałem tego komentować, ale nie mogę się powstrzymać, więc powiem krótko, że jednych Bóg obdarzył talentem piłkarskim innych "zaprowadził" do mikrofonu. Po co to zmieniać? Cristiano, ty lepiej kop piłkę, bo śpiewanie nijak Ci nie wychodzi.
;-)
Od kilku dni czytam w internecie jakieś dziwne informacje jakoby "szaman" był odpowiedzialny za ostatnie kontuzje Cristiano Ronaldo. Z początku nie przywiązywałem do tego większej wagi, ale dzisiaj przeczytałem wywiad z Nim w roli głównej.
Szaman wyznaje, że dostał zlecenie od byłej dziewczyny Ronaldo, a On przy okazji zamierzał wyrównać porachunki z Florentino Perezem. Co ciekawe Ronaldo nie jest jedynym piłkarzem, który padł ofiarą tego pana. Wcześniej "eksperymentował" na Raulu, czy Davidzie Beckhamie. Bardzo mnie nurtuje pytanie, co z tym fantem zamierza zrobić prezes Blancos? Będzie jakoś walczył z szamanem? Czy będą kolejne "ofiary"? Szczerze mówiąc zaskoczyła mnie ta sytuacja. Jestem zdumiony, ba zszokowany i z niecierpliwością czekam na dalszy przebieg tej "afery".
We are not talking about riots, or issues with South Africa’s infrastructure – we are talking about the potential for the two best players on the planet not being present next summer. That very outcome is hanging over Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi. Not only is this a massive issue for FIFA’s PR and Marketing team, but it is also a massive blow to all those who love the game.
Firstly, Ronaldo’s Portugal have struggled throughout their Qualification Group and look like sneaking into the Play-offs at the expense of Sweden. However, that will mean immense pressure and some very strong teams in the Play-offs - potentially the winker might not get the chance to play on the greatest stage of all when in the form of his life. He may be arrogant, he may fall to the ground easily but he is an amazing talent, and the most expensive footballer in history. Although Portugal have knocked out England in recent times, I would love to see Ronaldo lighting up the tournament, at least up until the Quarter Finals.
Secondly, the shambles that is the management style of Diego Maradona looks likely to condemn Argentina to miss their first FIFA World Cup in 39 years. Late, late, late in to Saturday night a last minute goal by the 57 year old striker Martin Palermo (okay, 35) meant Argentina scraped a victory against Peru (the same Peru team that had played eight games, lost them all, scored two goals and conceded 24). They now have to look to their final match away against Uruguay and hope results go their way to clinch the last Qualification spot or even the South American Play-Off place. Maradona has used a staggering 70-something players during Qualification and by no means is he left with an easy fixture as Uruguay have a phenomenal record at Montevideo.
He seems to make impulsive decisions before and during matches. If Messi ends up missing the 2010 FIFA World Cup, not only will Adidas be smarting (he is their lead global athlete) but the tournament will feel like something is missing – now imagine if both were to miss out.
What this could mean is a real shift in the perception of the 2010 FIFA World Cup. Usually a tournament is talked about through the players. The Ronaldo World Cup of 2002, the Baggio World Cup of 1994, Pele 1958, Maradona 1986.
The 2010 FIFA World Cup could change that and move from superstar flair players, to organised and combative teams – working together towards the common goal. Victory.
This will give the likes of Germany and excellent chance in South Africa, and also should see Brazil do well as Dunga has evolved a team of eleven isolated players in 2006 into a physical and powerful unit, with a hint of flair.
I can’t wait for next summer, but I just hope that come December 4th Portugal and Argentina are in the hat and we avoid a FIFA World Cup being remembered as per Euro 2004 – the Greek Tragedy.
1-0 Ronaldo | 2-0 Kaka | 3-0 Ronaldo
Cristiano Ronaldo se mostró encantado por el triunfo y por su racha goleadora. "Debemos empezar ganando. Estoy muy feliz por la victoria y porque estoy marcando goles". El portugués valoraba la dificultad que entraña vencer al 'Submarino amarillo': "El Villarreal es un equipo que tiene mucho el balón, pero nosotros marcamos el primero y después tuvimos también la bola. Es un equipo difícil en su casa, pero lo hemos conseguido. En el segundo tiempo, con el gol de Kaká, estuvimos más tranquilos". Por último, el madridista no quiso decantarse por uno de los dos sistemas que utiliza Manuel Pellegrini, que esta vez apostó por alinear tres centrocampistas en lugar de dos. "Son diferentes jugadores, sistemas y los jugadores tenemos que estar preparados para cualquier sistema de juego".
TodoBuzz: "Todo lo que genera Buzz entre la gente"
1-0 / 2-0 Ronaldo | 3-0 Guti | 4-0 Benzema | 5-0 van Nistelrooy
Later on this season I shall be making a football pilgrimage to the home of the holders of the UEFA Champions League, FC Barcelona. Over the coming years I plan to visit all the major footballing arenas across the globe. From Wembley Stadium to the San Siro to the Estadio Santiago Bernabéu and one day the Estádio do Maracanã in Brazil. The list goes on. It is a long one, but a great one and my plan was to take in a match at Camp Nou this Autumn.
However, the logistics of my trip have clashed with the recent La Liga fixtures and instead of witnessing the Messi and Pep show at the Camp Nou I will instead be heading over to the other side of Barcelona and taking in RCD Espanyol v Tenerife. Some may see this as a disappointment, others a failure of organisation and planning and frankly a bit of a waste of time.
However, to me it is a footballing opportunity.
Chances are that RCD Espanyol/Tenerife, Fulham/Wolves, Genoa/Bari or Cologne/Vfl Bochum would provide a clearer indication of the power of the top European leagues than the standard matches that happen at the tail end of the UEFA Champions League. Sure the players are not considered as good (they are probably earning a lot less than Cristiano Ronaldo) and get less headlines but that does not mean they can not play. We are still talking about elite professionals. For example, I will get to see Iván de la Peña, Carlos Kameni and Shunsuke Nakamura play for RCD Espanyol - all International footballers.
I am excited by RCD Espanyol v Tenerife and the true experience at the new Estadi Cornella-el Prat stadium, and I encourage others to not always be drawn to the flame of the glamour clubs - there is more out there to experience and enjoy within the game we all love.
Real Madrid unveil Cristiano Ronaldo at the Bernabeu and 75,000 85,000 people showed up!
That many people don't even show up for every game!
I think spending $130 million on a person has been justified.
In the
last years it was undisputed that the English Premier League
was the best league in Europe and in the World. Last years' Champions
League showed it very clearly. This year, the English teams still dominated
the Champions League, although Barcelona
won the final against Manchester
United.
Now that the financial crisis has hit England the hardest, the
question is whether the Spanish
League will overcome the English league. I think as a whole the Premiership
will still remain the league with the best teams if one looks at the whole
league. However, Spain
especially with Barcelona and Real
Madrid might be able to overcome the Premiership.
Who are the best players in the world? Probably no doubt that they are Kaka, Messi and Ronaldo. Now Messi is
in Barcelona and will probably remain there under Guyardiola for the next 10
years or so. Kaka
is going to Real Madrid and Ronaldo?
I think his saga around Real Madrid is not over yet and we will need to see how
the summer evolves. If he will go to Real, it would mean that three best
players in the world will play in Spain.
In order to really become a better league, Spain will need to have more depth
of good teams. Currently there is Real Madrid, Barcelona and then there is
nothing. It is a bit like the German league in which
Bayern's domination prevents the league to become into a real power house. Spain
needs a Big Four, like the English have with Manchester, Chelsea, Arsenal and Liverpool. It is exactly this
rivalry that makes it necessary for the teams to constantly invest in new
players. It is like the Space Program of the US and Russia during the Cold War. A
constant fight for recognition, titles and power. With the financial crisis of Valencia and other teams in
Spain, this looks still to be a bit far off.
One thing is for sure, La Liga has already definitely the best team in Europe
with Barcelona.
