Publish 17 May 2008 in The Player - 36042 views

FC Barcelona closed the season with an inconsequential and nothing meritorious victory in the field of one of the teams that have fallen to Second Division

Between injuries, sanctions and unclarified cases, Frank Rijkaard was not - as in other games of this final season, much to choose where the alignment. And, in truth, alignment seemed more a bachelor party, forgiveness, players could hardly be in the team next season, otherwise. Thus, the starting players had as Pinto, Oleguer, Thuram, Gudjohnsen, Giovani or Eto'o who is not very clear to return to wear this shirt in the official party.
Giovani, felicitado por sus compañeros, fue el gran protagonista del partido
For many, therefore, were a good opportunity to leave a good taste in the mouth. But watched the first 20 minutes, which seemed rather what would be the repitición of recent disasters feature this team. That's because the minute 15, Murcia, which next year will be in Second Division, already won by 1-0, thanks to a goal from Ochoa, head, the salia a corner. And soon, Ivan Alonso had already sent a ball to crossbar and had serious troubles to Pinto. And all this time, Barca could only be highlighting a clear penalty on Puyol at the exit of a corner kick, that the collegiate not pit.

But, fortunately, from minute 20, Murcia saw the Second Division team to a club that, at least, it would be able to win a team eviction. It all began in minute 22 with a nice play by Henry and Messi, with the French centre and auction accurate Eto'o at the bottom of the goal. Three minutes later, Xavi, who was sent a pass in depth, Henry was anticipated at the local goalkeeper in his crazy departure, took the ball with his head door and empty, marked the 1-2. And in one minute 32, Giovani opened her recital culminating a good combination between Gudjohnsen and Eto'o. Three goals in just over ten minutes and decided to rest yet.


Publish 01 May 2008 in The Player - 42504 views

The Catalan team began its renewal

After completing his second season without titles, Barcelona will undergo a renovation almost complete.

The first to leave the team will coach Frank Rijkaard, who will be followed by the Brazilian Ronaldinho, in addition to the Mexican Rafael Marquez and Giovanni dos Santos.

El equipo catalán comienza su renovación Another that could leave the club at the end of the season is the Cameroonian Samuel Eto'o, for whom there are several offers from the Premier League, although the more juicy is that of Tottenham, who leads the Spanish Juande Ramos.

To make matters worse, Deco, Zambrotta and Thuram were also fired, after a poor campaign.

Whoever remains is the French Thierry Henry, but after his performance at Old Trafford yesterday, is almost certain to leave the team, just one year after their arrival.


Publish 08 March 2008 in The Player - 61145 views

If Frank Rijkaard have any questions on how to replace Argentine, yesterday found that you have several options

Leo Messi is irreplaceable, but someone should play instead. Frank Rijkaard yesterday prepared a training match in which there was a footballer who stressed above the rest, Giovani dos Santos, who requested cries a place in the team owner Sunday morning before the Villarreal at the Camp Nou.

Giovani, al fondo de la imagen, fue uno de los destacados en el entrenamiento The Mexican footballer disputed an encounter very complete and collaborated actively in the victory of his team, which was formed by Gabi Milito, Ronaldinho, Deco, Xavi, Sylvinho, Puyol and Thierry Henry, besides him. The team rival with orange bib, formed Edmílson, Gudjohnsen, Bojan Krkic, Thuram, Iniesta, Abidal, Zambrotta and Samuel Etoo. The final result was 3-2 in favour of the team Giovani dos Santos, which, in addition to the Mexican forward, who managed two of the goals, also marked Deco. Bojan and Gudjohnsen were goleadores of their group.

The international Aztec did not stop creating danger for the band right. The Dutch technical placed him in the same position that usually occupy Leo Messi to see if you can count on him for the party Villarreal. Giovani not disappoint him and he made it very clear that it is prepared to meet the challenge. He combined well with Ronaldinho and Deco, which always found support, but mostly notable for its ease to door. The Mexican exercised Messi and did so successfully. Now it is up to Frank Rijkaard make a decision. The party, in that sense, was intense. Deco and Giovanni moved to your computer, but Gudjhonsen and Bojan also very active, the same rate until, once again, appeared for sentencing Aztec grief.

Three days before measured at Villarreal, staffing blaugrana proved to be very plugged in to prevail in the Camp Nou. Despite the absence of Leo Messi, the team can not afford to stumble before castellonenses, regardless of what the Real Madrid at the Santiago Bernabeu today before the Espanyol Valverde.






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