With the ball at his feet Inzaghi appears to be a subpar striker. Many see this and say to themselves, "How the heck is this guy a professional soccer player?" But off the ball, he's perhaps one of the best strikers to ever play the game. He moves around as much as anyone and refuses to become marked. He creates space for his teammates and himself off the ball incredibly, and is always putting himself in position. It goes beyone being an opportunist IMO. He creates the space and gets open and therefore the opportunities come in great quantities And that is why, in my eyes, Superpippo is a great soccer player and the leading goalscorer in European soccer history.
I think there's no doubt Donadoni has to take him now after the past few weeks or else there'll be an uproar in Italy. He's peaking at the perfect time and he's got more experience than almost any player in the world at that level. I'd say he's got a 97% chance of playing for the Azzuri this June.
I'm with you, even if for some reason Donadoni he's not a great fan of Del Piero, but in reference of what Del Piero displayed all year he should be at list considered. Personally I feel that he should be part of the Nazionale.
Flamengo coach to lead South Africa at 2010 WC RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil (AP) - Flamengo coach Joel Santana will take over the South African national team two years before the country hosts the 2010 World Cup. Santana will start coaching South Africa after Flamengo's final playoff game against Botafogo for the Rio de Janeiro state championship on May 4, the club said Tuesday. "He told me he'll earn more in 30 months than he's earned in 30 years," Flamengo vice president Kleber Leite said on the club's Web site. "Due to the gratitude Flamengo has for him, we couldn't refuse. His dream is to command a national team in the World Cup." Morio Sanyane, spokesman for the South African Football Association, would not confirm Santana's appointment. http://msn.foxsports.com/other/story/8060456/Flamengo-coach-to-lead-South-Africa-at-2010-WC
Juve lining up offer for Flamini Italian giants Juventus are ready to swoop for Arsenal midfielder Mathieu Flamini, according to director Jean-Claude Blanc. The 24-year-old France international is out of contract at The Emirates at the end of the season, and has yet to put pen-to-paper on an extension. Speculation has been rife that a number of clubs are keen to sign Flamini, with Juventus linked with a move. Gunners boss Arsene Wenger recently stated that a decision over his future is imminent; however Juventus have now confirmed their interest. Reports in Italy claim Juve will offer the tenacious midfielder a five-year deal, worth in the region of £3million per season. http://msn.foxsports.com/soccer/story/8059984/Juve-lining-up-offer-for-Flamini
Morientes hospitalized with abdominal pain VALENCIA, Spain (AP) - Valencia striker Fernando Morientes will spend Tuesday night in the hospital for observation after complaining of abdominal pain. http://msn.foxsports.com/soccer/story/8060782/Morientes-hospitalized-with-abdominal-pain
Palermo: No Gunners bid for Amauri' Palermo president Maurizio Zamparini denies the club have received an offer from Arsenal for highly-rated Brazilian striker Amauri. Amauri has been linked with several top European clubs and Palermo recently began negotiating with Juventus for the transfer of the 27-year-old to Turin this summer. "We have not received any offers from the Gunners," Zamparini said. "Other clubs have contacted from Spain and England, but the problem remains his passport." "Then there's the issue that we have negotiations with Juventus," Zamparini added. "We have authorised them (Juve) to speak to the player. http://msn.foxsports.com/soccer/story/8058716/Palermo:-No-Gunners-bid-for-Amauri ------------------------------------------------------------ Hleb hit by violent conduct charge Arsenal midfielder Alexander Hleb has been charged with violent conduct following an incident with Reading defender Graeme Murty on Saturday. Hleb was involved in an incident with Murty during the second half of the Gunners' 2-0 win at the Emirates Stadium on April 19. http://msn.foxsports.com/soccer/story/8060470/Hleb-hit-by-violent-conduct-charge
Keeper Reina threatens to quit Reds if Rafa goes Liverpool goalkeeper Jose Reina has admitted he would consider leaving the Reds if coach Rafael Benitez departs in the summer, describing life at the club without the Spaniard as unimaginable. http://soccernet.espn.go.com/news/story?id=528206&cc=5901
Kaboul wanted by Euro giants, says agent "Younes Kaboul's agent claims Juventus are among a host of top European clubs interested in the Tottenham defender if he becomes available this summer." http://soccernet.espn.go.com/news/story?id=528150&cc=5901
Eto'o plays down Barcelona quit threat Barcelona striker Samuel Eto'o has sought to clarify the comments he made at the weekend about his future at the Nou Camp, insisting he never threatened to quit the club. 'I am surprised by all this reaction. I want to make it clear that I never threatened to leave Barcelona,' he told radio station Cadena SER. http://soccernet.espn.go.com/news/story?id=528066&cc=5901
Wow thats interesting, according to the Gazzetta couple days ago, the ACMilan was near to close the deal with him. To bad because I really like Flamini and I was hoping having him with Milan.
I believe Dinho is under contract until 2010 and unfortunatelly for us, Barcelona sets the prices and the rules, but with that money we could get at least other 3 or 4 players because we have other areas to pay attention to, reinforce the defense for example so I'm thinking in a young defender. It would be awesome to see Ronaldinho playing for us but I wouldn't complain if we didn't get him though, besides Barcelona know he wants to leave.
yeah, we should try to get him. Flamini would be great for the future If Gattuso leaves. I'm not sure but I think Bayern is now also among the clubs chasing him.
We need to believe, is going to be hard, but is possible, the only negative thing is the Fiorentina needs to lose at list one game.
Dinho wants out and Barcellona likes the idea of let him go for what they think is the right price, personally I fel like you do, Dinho he's a gret player and I would love to see him in rossonero, but we can use that money to get more players that we may need more. Dinho is like a luxury for us not a real need!
OK, not to sound morbid, but did he run into the wall accidentally or beat his head against the wall on purpose and thereby kill himself??? One is very sad, the other sad and Darwin Award-worthy. Also, does anyone know when the next Champions League game is?? If anyone knows what channel they are on here in FL (or the US for that matter) I would appreciate it. ESPN doesn't seem to be carrying the games any longer.
