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Inter and Roma each other's destiny
When the time comes for this season's Italian Cup final, it will be the fourth time that Inter and Roma meet in a cup final within a space of 24 months.
Since 2004/05, they competed twice in the Coppa Italia finals and one Supercoppa, with Inter winning every time.
2005 Coppa Italia Inter 2-0, 1-0 Roma
2006 Coppa Italia Inter 1-1, 3-1 Roma
2006 Supercoppa Inter 4-3 Roma
2007 Coppa Italia Inter ? Roma
Real's players call for Becks
Beckham should be reinstated in Real Madrid's team. This is what the players and most of the media believe. After the former England's captain announced he was leaving for MLS at the end of the season, Fabio Capello stepped up and, quite irrationally, claimed he did not believe he could count with Becks' commitment seeing he had such a profitable contract ahead of him.
Among those who advocate Beckham's return to a limping Real's team are the veterans, Raúl and Guti.
"As long as he is Real's player, he will try to give his best", said the skipper Raúl, while the vice-captain Guti added that "Beckham deserves the utmost respect from everybody. It is best for the club that everyone available participate and specially such an important player as Beckham."
Iker Casillas and Michel Salgado expressed their agreement with their pals' opinion.
In the meantime, Beckham costs Real 56,849 euros per day and 8,3 million for the whole period from mid-January until the end of June.
Hacker doctors Red Star's home page
An unknown hacker, probably a Partizan Belgrade fan, skilfully rearranged the official home page of hated rivals, Red Star Belgrade.
Last weekend an unknown person published several sensational pieces of news on the site's front page, including "Red Star to go bankrupt".
"The directors will take all the money, Marakana Stadium will be sold to Partizan and Zdravko Colic will be the interim receiver", continued the hacker, "naming" the superpopular singer, a sort of the Yugoslav Cliff Richard, as the provisional liquidator.
It took almost all day for the Red Star programmers to repair the hacked page, and the perpetrator is being searched for by the cyber police.
Veronica demands Berlusconi to apologize in public
His quick tongue and an eye for women cost Silvio Berlusconi another public disgrace. His wife Veronica sent an open letter to La Repubblica asking the former Prime Minister to apologize for flirting with other women in public.
"Let him apologize to me publicly, since he failed to do it in person," wrote Veronica Berlusconi.
Milan's chairman said to tv-starlet and dancer Mara Carfagna "if I were not married, I would marry you right away" and told model Aida Yespica he would "accompany her to any place in the world."
The tycoon eventually did apologize: "Please, forgive me. It has been a tempestuous period for me, but it will come to an end."
Leo Messi denounced for fighting
The Argentinian wonderboy Lionel Messi is getting ready to return to action three months after suffering a broken foot, but it is rumoured he was naughty during recovery back home in Rosario.
Misdemeanour charges were brought against him in his native city after taking part in an alleged fight and causing damage in a Rosario bar. There Messi had a drink with his pals, Newell's Old Boys' fans, and was provoked by another group of Rosario Central followers.
According to a waitress, a fight supposedly took place after someone insulted Messi, a former Boys' junior.
A Rosario judge rejected the charges on grounds of insufficient evidence, while Messi's father claims there's a "conspiracy" to hurt his son's reputation.
Support for Ronaldinho's international holiday
Ronaldinho Gaúcho has asked to be spared from international duty over the next few months, notably from the Copa América to take place this summer in Venezuela.
The continuous commitment with Barcelona and Brazil has taken its toll on the world's most attractive footballer and he believes he needs a few month's rest to avoid a burnout that apparently hurt his colleague Ronaldo's career.
Apparently, some people who know him best concur with him.
"Ronaldinho is exhausted because he has been the best player in the world over the past four years. Now it's the time for others to step in and carry the burden. It is not as if though he should always be the responsible for Brazil's play," said Luiz Felipe Scolari, who coached Ronaldinho and his mates to the 2002 World Cup victory.
"He indeed should get some time to recover. He is not a machine but a precious jewel with which one must deal with cautiously," added his Barca mate Edmilson.
No doubt, Barcelona's directors and coaches would be overjoyed should their star miss out on the South-American Championship, because the currently tired Ronaldinho is not playing the soccer he has got us used to.
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Wednesday, February 7, 2007
Saturday, February 3, 2007
Premier League Betting Odds
Saturday lunch times are becoming synonymous with Liverpool on the television and this time they tackle local rivals Everton. Despite some hiccups in the cup competitions, Liverpool have been red hot in the Premiership, winning their last five in the league. Expect them to avenge the 3-0 defeat they suffered at Everton last September.
Aston Villa are looking nervously at the relegation places after winning just once in their last 14 matches. Their win came against struggling Watford and they face another troubled side in West Ham United this weekend. Villa are usually tough to beat at home and should get all three points.
Home wins seems to be the order of the day, with Blackburn looking to overturn a run of three losses in their last four league matches against Sheffield United, while Chelsea should make it an away day jolly when they face Charlton Athletic at the Valley.
Fulham are draw specialists this season and prior to their defeat at Sheffield United, their previous six matches ended all square. They face Newcastle United who have been hit and miss this season, but with both sides strong in attack but hopeless in defence, a high scoring draw is not beyond the realm of possibility.
Reading are pressing for a place in Europe next season and should get at least a point from their trip to Manchester City. Stuart Pearce's side have been inconsistent this season while Reading are unbeaten so far in 2007.
Watford are seven points from safety and host Bolton who have not won in five games. Wanderers could get their season back on track with a win at Vicarage Road as they are still within touching distance of the coveted fourth Champions League spot.
Portsmouth could inflict a ninth consecutive defeat on Wigan, who are plummeting towards the relegation zone as each week passes. With a record like that, Pompey have to be backed, even if they are without a win in five themselves.
Middlesbrough are showing a bit of form, winning three of their last four, but they face an Arsenal side in hot form. Bar a 2-1 defeat last season, the Gunners have won at the Riverside for five seasons prior and they could make it six out of seven on Saturday evening.
Sunday's only match sees Tottenham Hotspur up against Manchester United. Spurs have undertaken a hectic fixture schedule and played eight matches in January due to their involvement in two cup competitions. United could capitalise on this plus they have won on their last five trips to White Hart Lane.
Liverpool vs Everton - Liverpool
Aston Villa vs West Ham United - Aston Villa
Blackburn Rovers vs Sheffield United - Blackburn Rovers
Charlton Athletic vs Chelsea - Chelsea
Fulham vs Newcastle United - Draw
Manchester City vs Reading - Draw
Watford vs Bolton - Bolton
Wigan vs Portsmouth - Portsmouth
Middlesbrough vs Arsenal - Arsenal
Tottenham Hotspur vs Man United - Man United
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Thursday, February 1, 2007
I saw her limping there
The wife is no stranger to exercise. Somewhat controversially, she now concentrates solely on working her liver; I can see the logic though, it’s occasionally her second largest internal organ.
If the Government told the wife that she could only purchase her beloved Buckfast during January, she would quite rightly revolt; which admittedly, is not a major deviation from the norm.
I find it incredible that Premiership managers are handicapped in such a fashion. It’s almost impossible to do any business in such a small window, although I did manage it once in Amsterdam.
Paradoxically, Martin O’Neill’s transactions have been exceptional. He somehow managed to entice the classy John Carew, and all it cost him was a dud Czech. The Villa are bouncing, they’ll see off the Hammers at 10/11.
A little known FIFA clause allows Frank Lampard to leave Chelsea for a relatively paltry £8m. Frank may have his knockers, but that seems a fair price to me. The champions have too much up top for a struggling Charlton; get on at a well developed 2/5.
Sheffield United win the award for the most surprising transfer. You could have knocked me over with a feather when news broke that they had signed Fathi; who knew that they had a spare £8m. The Blades haven’t won in Blackburn for 20 years; the Rovers are the weekend nap at an ample 8/11.
I believe the children are the future, unless we crack down hard on them now. The appointment of Stuart Pearce to the England Under-21 setup has been met with consternation by the Manchester City board; Reading can take full advantage at 12/5.
Mohammed Al Fayed can’t believe that Reading are above Fulham in the table; he thinks it’s a Royal conspiracy. The Cottagers will triumph over Newcastle at a clandestine 13/10.
Paul Jewell must be sick of the sight of Harry Redknapp; and not just because of the annoying twitch. Wigan have already lost twice to Portsmouth this season, a Pompey treble is in the bag at a knee-jerk 13/8.
I am extremely disappointed with Lua Lua. It wasn’t the fact that he was arrested for an alleged domestic disturbance; I feel let down because he didn’t do a double back flip after striking. I’m doing somersaults about the 7/1 for a 1-0 win to Portsmouth.
Jesus is more than handy with a loaf of bread and a piece of cod, but even He would struggle to keep Watford in the Premiership. Prayers do occasionally get answered though, thank you Al Bangura. Get on Bolton to beat Watford at a sacrilicious 5/4.
Liverpool host neighbours Everton in a tantalising Merseyside derby. The Toffeemen haven’t won at Anfield this millennium; it’ll be the Liverpool fans bragging in the benefit office on Monday morning. The Reds are a steal at 8/13.
Cesc Fabregas is a little magician. As long as he avoids Debbie McGee he’s got a decent future in the game. The 4/5 for an Arsenal win over Middlesbrough is spellbinding.
Tottenham are like Paul McCartney on his wedding night, they have to get over an extremely disappointing second leg. Man U will overwhelm the deflated Spurs at 5/6.
Wayne Rooney has been labeled a tubby Eric Cantona, and there’s more than an element of truth in such a comparison. The next big thing can net the opener at 6/1.
Ever since the departure of Cantona (and to a lesser degree Sheringham), United have struggled for a quality player in the hole. I believe Rooney will prove to be the missing link. I’m going ape about United scoring three or more goals at 11/4.
This week’s accer is so alluring, it reminds me of the wife’s sister; but i’ll get into that later. Liverpool, Aston Villa, Blackburn and Reading are the selections, the payout is a feisty 16/1.
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If the Government told the wife that she could only purchase her beloved Buckfast during January, she would quite rightly revolt; which admittedly, is not a major deviation from the norm.
I find it incredible that Premiership managers are handicapped in such a fashion. It’s almost impossible to do any business in such a small window, although I did manage it once in Amsterdam.
Paradoxically, Martin O’Neill’s transactions have been exceptional. He somehow managed to entice the classy John Carew, and all it cost him was a dud Czech. The Villa are bouncing, they’ll see off the Hammers at 10/11.
A little known FIFA clause allows Frank Lampard to leave Chelsea for a relatively paltry £8m. Frank may have his knockers, but that seems a fair price to me. The champions have too much up top for a struggling Charlton; get on at a well developed 2/5.
Sheffield United win the award for the most surprising transfer. You could have knocked me over with a feather when news broke that they had signed Fathi; who knew that they had a spare £8m. The Blades haven’t won in Blackburn for 20 years; the Rovers are the weekend nap at an ample 8/11.
I believe the children are the future, unless we crack down hard on them now. The appointment of Stuart Pearce to the England Under-21 setup has been met with consternation by the Manchester City board; Reading can take full advantage at 12/5.
Mohammed Al Fayed can’t believe that Reading are above Fulham in the table; he thinks it’s a Royal conspiracy. The Cottagers will triumph over Newcastle at a clandestine 13/10.
Paul Jewell must be sick of the sight of Harry Redknapp; and not just because of the annoying twitch. Wigan have already lost twice to Portsmouth this season, a Pompey treble is in the bag at a knee-jerk 13/8.
I am extremely disappointed with Lua Lua. It wasn’t the fact that he was arrested for an alleged domestic disturbance; I feel let down because he didn’t do a double back flip after striking. I’m doing somersaults about the 7/1 for a 1-0 win to Portsmouth.
Jesus is more than handy with a loaf of bread and a piece of cod, but even He would struggle to keep Watford in the Premiership. Prayers do occasionally get answered though, thank you Al Bangura. Get on Bolton to beat Watford at a sacrilicious 5/4.
Liverpool host neighbours Everton in a tantalising Merseyside derby. The Toffeemen haven’t won at Anfield this millennium; it’ll be the Liverpool fans bragging in the benefit office on Monday morning. The Reds are a steal at 8/13.
Cesc Fabregas is a little magician. As long as he avoids Debbie McGee he’s got a decent future in the game. The 4/5 for an Arsenal win over Middlesbrough is spellbinding.
Tottenham are like Paul McCartney on his wedding night, they have to get over an extremely disappointing second leg. Man U will overwhelm the deflated Spurs at 5/6.
Wayne Rooney has been labeled a tubby Eric Cantona, and there’s more than an element of truth in such a comparison. The next big thing can net the opener at 6/1.
Ever since the departure of Cantona (and to a lesser degree Sheringham), United have struggled for a quality player in the hole. I believe Rooney will prove to be the missing link. I’m going ape about United scoring three or more goals at 11/4.
This week’s accer is so alluring, it reminds me of the wife’s sister; but i’ll get into that later. Liverpool, Aston Villa, Blackburn and Reading are the selections, the payout is a feisty 16/1.
Copyright (c) Gerry McDonnell & soccerphile.com
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