Who was the better player? Ronaldo or Messi? That was the question every football aficionado was asking. Both players were and still are in contention to be named the FIFA World Footballer of the Year. I’m not here to answer who has been the better player this year, at least not yet. (I’ll do that at a more appropriate time) My answer simply reflects who was the better player in this series, The Champions League Semi-Final. (Read More…)
Wayne Rooney, Patrice Evra, and Nemanja Vidic should be fit for Saturdays match at Old Trafford against 10th place West Ham.
Patrice should definitely be ready, “Patrice got a real bang on the head…” “…but I’m sure he’ll be all right for Saturday.” Sir Alex told MUTV
Sir Alex was also confident about Rooney “Wayne has got a big chance. He’ll be all right for Saturday.”
But Sir Alex was a bit more skeptical when asked about the Serbian defender “Vidic may be okay too, but that’s in the doctor’s hands.”
Manchester United vs. Barcelona
United started with a pretty solid line up Evra, Brown, Ferdinand, and Hargreaves in the back. Park, Carrick, Scholes, Nani in the middle and Ronaldo, Tevez up top.
Barcelona started with Zambrotta, Puyol, Milito, Abidal,in the back. Toure Deco Xavi, Messi, Iniesta, in the middle and Eto’o up top (Read More…)
Manchester United will host Barcelona for the return leg of the Champions League Semi-Final on Tuesday April 29th Both teams still remain undefeated in Champions League competition, but both teams suffered a loss this weekend. Manchester United lost to Chelsea and Barcelona lost to Deportivo de la Coruna.
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Ronaldo wins PFA player of the year, again!
Cristiano Ronaldo dos Santos Aveiro, better known as Cristiano Ronaldo. Became only the second player in history to win this award two consecutive times. Ironically, he will play against the only other player to do this on Tuesday, Thierry Henry. (Read More…)
Due to the fact that this blog was so painful to write, it took a little longer then usual.
In the opening minute, Brown put United in trouble after a horrible back header, Kalou won the ball and passed it off to Essien at the top of the 18, but Essien put it over the bar
The next 4 days for United are what movies are made of! After a great performance by the Red Devils all season, It comes down to these next 4 days. A win against title challengers Chelsea, will almost guarantee a 10th Premier League title for United.
Match Review
United started without Vidic. Therefore Evra, Brown, Ferdinand and Hargreaves played in the back. While Carrick and Scholes played as defensive midfielders and Rooney and Park played left and right wing. Wayne Rooney was playing right wing and just in front of him was Ronaldo and Tevez. (Read More…)
United should walk away with a win from the Nou Camp. Barcelona FC is in turmoil. Aside from the injuries and suspensions, many of the clubs players are not happy for a number of reasons. Henry has stated he is being played out of position, and is already looking for his next club. Samuel Eto’o told radio station RAC1 “If next year we continue like that, I will leave” . While Ronaldinho is out for the rest of the season due to “injury”. (Read More…)
Lionel Messi is the first player mentioned because he is the most dangerous. After being sidelined for five weeks due to a thigh injury, Messi is expected to play Wednesday. Messi played the final 45 minutes in Barcelona’s draw to Espanyol this weekend but Messi’s impact was undeniable. Barcelona had 9 scoring opportunities in the 2nd half when Messi was playing and only 4 in the 1st half when Messi was not present.The 20 year old has scored 6 goals in 7 games for the Catalan giants in Champions League competition. He is lightning fast and could do some serious damage if he’s not contained.
