It is always something of a pointless discussion trying to debate which league is the best. ‘Best’ is such a subjective term and it is impossible to come to a sensible conclusion that pleases everyone, with some arguing that La Liga’s big two of Real Madrid and Barcelona mean their league is clearly the best while others will suggest that the competition for places at the top of the table ensures the Premier League should be top of the pile. You’ll probably even find some people that will fight the Bundesliga’s corner. … [Read more...]
Why Real Madrid should make Javier Hernandez move permanent
Two months ago, Javier Hernandez arrived in Real Madrid on a one-year long loan deal from Manchester United. Little by little the Mexican has proven to be a good long-term option for Carlo Ancelotti. Hernandez has made seven appearances with Los Blancos so far: four in La Liga, two in the Champions League and one in a Copa del Rey fixture. … [Read more...]
Is Moyes the right man for Sociedad?
There is no debate that David Moyes has a tarnished reputation in the UK after his calamitous tenure at Manchester United came to an abrupt end 10 months into a 6 year contract. On Sunday the Scot was offered a route back into football management by Spanish side Real Sociedad following the sacking of Jagabo Arrastate. With the Basque based side struggling in the league, this certainly won’t be an easy way back into the game for Moyes. … [Read more...]
Exclusive: Ronaldo hoping for United European return
Cristiano Ronaldo is hoping that Manchester United can end their European exile and qualify for the Champions League this season. The Red Devils face Manchester City on Sunday, hoping their late draw with Chelsea last week will spur them on against their out of form rivals. Whilst 9 points off of leaders Chelsea, United are looking to firstly step back into Europe, having invested heavily during the summer. Under David Moyes, United missed out on European qualification last season and now find themselves in the unusual position of watching Europe's elite on TV every fortnight. Ex-United man … [Read more...]
How Angel di Maria and Xabi Alonso’s Absences Will Affect Real Madrid
For anyone associated with Real Madrid CF it must be mystifying how Florentino Perez Rodriguez, their President controls the Los Merengues’ transfer policy, often to the chagrin or bemusement of the coaching staff. Ever since the controversial construction magnate first assumed control of the Real boardroom in 2000 with the unlikely-looking but tantalizing prospect of luring then Barcelona star Luis Figo to their playing staff, the autocratic Perez has established and stuck to his ‘Galactico’ policy, never mind the fact that this has often unbalanced the playing staff. … [Read more...]
Chicharito to Real Madrid analysis
It’s not Falcao, it’s Javier “Chicharito” Hernandez! Hernandez has officially sealed a move to none other than Real Madrid from Manchester United on season long loan with Real Madrid having the first option to buy next summer. “Chicharito” will wear his habitual number fourteen that was coincidentally previously left vacant by Xabi Alonso. Chicharito provides another attacking option that Real Madrid have lacked since the departures of Higuain and Morata as well as the injury to Jese. … [Read more...]
Falcao off to Manchester instead of Madrid
Monaco striker Radamel Falcao will move to Manchester United instead of Real Madrid on a season-long loan deal. The Colombian has been a long-term target for Real, but will now play for United subject to a medical at Old Trafford. Having joined the French club for €50 million, it looked as though the only club able to buy the striker would be Real Madrid, but the option of a year-long loan deal has now come up. It is expected that the Colombian's wages and loan fee will be sky-high, but United boss Louis van Gaal wants extra firepower to correct the club's poor start to the season. Van Gaal … [Read more...]
Di Maria to Manchester United – an analysis
Last season it was Mesut Ozil, this season it’s Angel Di Maria. Real Madrid president Florentino Perez has always been known for doing good business in the transfer market. Ridding the squad of Angel Di Maria was probably not one of his best bits of business. According to BBC Sport, Di Maria signed for Manchester United for a record 59.7 million pounds. Perez might have recovered what was spent on Toni Kroos and a fraction of the fee paid for James Rodriguez, but the squad lost much more. … [Read more...]
Valencia interested as Chicharito exit looms
Valencia are one of the clubs interested in Manchester United striker Javier Hernandez, as the club look to offload the Mexican striker. Juventus are the other club rumoured to be in for Hernandez, with United likely to accept an offer from the highest bidder. Hernandez has wanted a move away from Old Trafford for over a season after being frustrated by the lack of playing time. This summer, he and Danny Welbeck have been linked with transfers away from United as Louis van Gaal puts his own stamp on a transforming team. United are said to have accepted bids of around £12m from both clubs for … [Read more...]
Kroos makes Real Madrid switch
Real Madrid have completed the signing of German international Toni Kroos from Bayern Munich today for an undisclosed fee, believed to be around €30m. Kroos joins the club on a deal that will make him a Madridista until 2020. The 24-year-old, who played every minute of Germany's triumphant World Cup campaign in Brazil last month, will wear the number 8 shirt after joining the European Champions. Rumours had been flying around concerning Kroos' future at Bayern Munich, with Manchester United also interested in the midfielder. Instead Kroos preferred to make the move to Spain and join Madrid … [Read more...]