Brasillian Futbol

Neymar closer to Barcelona

Brasilian Futebol — Fri, 24 May 2013 18:41:19 +0000

It’s big drama, but maybe worth the headaches and effort. Why?

Neymar; 102 matches, 54 goals.

Take spread the attention across 4, Xavi, Iniests, Messi and Neymar; spectacular

Barca reportedly remains confident that the total offer of about 35 million euros ($45.2 million) — much less than Neymar’s 65 million euro ($84.2 million) release clause — will eventually be accepted by all parties as, with Neymar’s heart set on joining Messi at the Camp Nou, he would move for free in 12 months’ time when his current deal with the Brazilian club ends.

http://espnfc.com/news/story/_/id/1459027/neymar-dad-says-soap-opera-santos-barcelona-deal?cc=5901

Chelsea’s Juan Mata was the EPL’s standout player in 2012-13

Brasilian Futebol — Wed, 22 May 2013 11:04:02 +0000

Chelsea’s Juan Mata was the EPL’s standout player in 2012-13; creativity allied with strength, brilliance and consistency.

Midfielder: Chelsea

Juan Mata, the latest in the Spanish assembly line of MadSkliz midfielders, led the league with 12 assists.

Mata pinged his passes all over the field, often surprising his own teammates. Few players have so swiftly adapted to the EPL and then continued to improve.

Short and slight, the Spaniard seems at ease amid the physical mayhem, while his ability to not only create goals but score them too (he had 20 in all competitions) justifies his Chelsea nickname “Johnny Kills” (yes, it’s the English translation of his name but you gotta admit that it fits).

Flanked by Eden Hazard and Oscar, Chelsea’s passing carousel is the most beautiful to watch outside of Barcelona.

NY to get a second MLS Team?

Brasilian Futebol — Tue, 21 May 2013 21:01:49 +0000

MLS commissinoer Don Garber discusses the addition of New York City Football Club for the 2015 season.

http://espnfc.com/video/espnfc/video?id=1456088&cc=5901

The Premier League campaign is in the books. Who earned passing marks?

Brasilian Futebol — Mon, 20 May 2013 20:47:30 +0000

http://espn.go.com/

David Beckham to retire at season end

Brasilian Futebol — Thu, 16 May 2013 21:13:00 +0000

Alex Ferguson takes one last spin with the Premier League trophy

Brasilian Futebol — Mon, 13 May 2013 20:41:40 +0000

Thousands help Man U celebrate

http://espnfc.com/news/story/_/id/1446588/thousands-help-manchester-united-celebrate-epl-title?cc=5901

David Moyes to replace Alex Ferguson

Brasilian Futebol — Thu, 09 May 2013 21:59:13 +0000

The job of coaching one of football’s most iconic teams has been granted to David Moyes, a former professional player who will step into the gargantuan shoes of fellow Glaswegian Alex Ferguson.

Sir Alex Ferguson to retire at the end of the season

Brasilian Futebol — Wed, 08 May 2013 16:41:00 +0000

Alex Ferguson is retiring at the end of the season, bringing a close to a trophy-filled career of more than 26 years at Manchester United that established him as the most successful coach in British football history. Whether you are a ManU fan or not Ferguson is a Legend.

http://espnfc.com/news/story/_/id/1438939/manchester-united-manager-alex-ferguson-retire-season-end?cc=5901

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alex_Ferguson

Henry highest paid MLS player for second straight year

Brasilian Futebol — Tue, 07 May 2013 16:39:21 +0000

Red Bulls forward Thierry Henry is Major League Soccer’s highest-paid player for the second straight season, edging Los Angeles Galaxy striker Robbie Keane.

Henry remained No. 1 despite a drop in his base salary from $5 million to $3.75 million, according to figures released Monday by the MLS Players Union. Henry’s total compensation fell from $5.6 million to $4.35 million,

There are just eight players in the league making $1 million or more, one fewer than last year.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thierry_Henry

Robbie Rogers to return to MLS

Brasilian Futebol — Mon, 06 May 2013 17:58:23 +0000

Former U.S. national team winger stepped away from the sport in February after announcing he is gay, said Sunday that “there’s a really good chance” he’ll play in Major League Soccer this season.

Not sure what his preferences have to do with his ability to play soccer. 18 caps and in his physical prime. It seems too much is made of sexual preferences. The focus in sport should be on sportsmanship, competition, work ethic and, oh yah, W-L.

http://espnfc.com/news/story/_/id/1436220/rogers-sees-good-chance-play-mls-season?cc=5901