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Champions League semi-finals: Bayern will beat Madrid - how true is Maradona's prediction?
They share eleven European cups in between them; they are historically the best two teams their respective nations have ever produced; the ambassador of this year’s tournament Paul Breitner featured for both these clubs. And above all, they form the ‘El Classico’ of European football. When Bayern München and Real Madrid step out on the pitch on the 17th of March, the occasion will truly be absolutely spectacular.When Michel Salgado in his last years as a Real Madrid player was asked which team he would like to play in the Champions League knock out stage, he had simply answered that he would be glad to play any team but Bayern. Bayern is called ‘La Bestia Negra’ in Madrid. That phrase roughly translates to: ‘The Black Beast.’
Argentine soccer legend Diego Maradona hospitalised with kidney stones
Maradona, 51, complained of abdominal pains on Sunday and was immediately taken to hospital. Doctors decided that the Al Wasl coach will need to undergo surgery later Sunday after being diagnosed with kidney stones.
"He felt pain this morning, so he was sent directly to a private hospital in Dubai this afternoon. He will be operated on this evening and he is expected to be discharged tomorrow," declared an unidentified Al Wasl spokesman.
Argentine soccer legend Diego Maradona wants to coach the United Arab Emirates
Maradona, who has coached Al Wasl since last May, is rumoured to be one of the candidates to occupy the vacancy left by Slovenian coach Srecko Katanec, after the UAE suffered a 3-1 defeat to Lebanon in September. The national team went on to lose their following three matches when under an interim coach.
The legendary Argentine soccer genius didn't declare whether the UAE FA made him an offer, but he indicated that if he were to receive an offer he would accept it "with pleasure."
Carlos Bianchi believes "Messi is better than Maradona and Pele"
According to former Argentine coach Carlos Bianchi, Lionel Messi and his club Barcelona are from a completely different planet when compared to the rest.Bianchi, who coached Boca Juniors, Atletico Madrid and AS Roma, amongst others, summed up Barcelona's Club World Cup triumph over Santos as incredible. He believes the 4-0 thrashing confirmed Barcelona's status as the best team in history.
"We are in the presence of the best team in history," stated Bianchi.
"Something similar occurred to me in respect to Lionel Messi: a few days ago, I did a talk for a business, and in the middle of the conference a Brazilian asked me who I considered as the best player in history, Pele or [Diego] Maradona. I responded with all the respect that both deserved, in this moment I see Messi as being superior to everyone."
Maradona mocks Pele’s fitness after “Neymar much better than Messi” comments
“He took the wrong pill. Instead of taking the pill for before bedtime, he took his morning pill,” Maradona sarcastically told reporters on Thursday.“He got confused and he doesn’t know what he's saying... I suggest that next time he takes the right medication before he starts to speak, and that he changes his doctor.”
Last month, Lionel Messi revealed to France Football that Pele had not yet offered him the DVD he promised. The Argentine forward retorted to Pele’s claims in a calm manner, stating:
Real Madrid’s Cristiano Ronaldo: I didn't have any particular idols as a child
Cristiano Ronaldo talked to the press on Thursday as each and every Real Madrid player received a brand new car by sponsors Audi. According to the club’s official website, the Portuguese superstar explained that the world of football is loaded with phenomenal legends. Reflecting on the past which preceded his present success, Ronaldo declared:“I didn't have any particular idols as a child. My ambition was to play for my national team because that's where the footballers I mostly followed played.
“I'm sure I used to do stuff I no longer do due to age or experience. I'm always ready to learn and I always try to improve.”
Real Madrid Transfer Rumors: Could Aguero Be With Los Blancos Next Season?
Lots of clubs have been linked with the Argentinean forward to this date but nothing has been officially confirmed so far. The player himself recently proclaimed his wish of leaving Atletico Madrid, although he never did provide any detail insight into possible destinations for him.Clubs like Chelsea, Manchester City and Real Madrid have all touted as potential suitors but now, Diego Maradona has came out claiming that Madrid could yet still be his home next season, which means- either he stays with Atletico or he leaves for Jose Mourinho's Real Madrid.
Xavi: Lionel Messi Is Better Than Pele, Maradona and Cruyyf
Despite having players like Diego Maradona, Pele and Johan Cruyff, Xavi believes that football hasn't seen something quite like Lionel Messi yet. The Spanish international believes that Messi is simply the best ever to have emerged in the business. "He is the best player of all time - better than Pele, [Diego] Maradona or Cruyff. We have to protect him as he is crucial. Without him we would not be what we are."
When asked whether the current Barcelona are the best side ever, he went on to give a very bold and brave statement regarding the Catalans.
Xavi said: "There have been some great teams in history, Pele's Brazil, [Johan] Cruyff's Ajax, [Arrigo] Sacchi's Milan, but in the past 20 years this Barcelona team is the best."
The Simultaneous Successes of Both Milan and Napoli Are Familiar
Last week had given Inter vital hope of usurping Milan at the top of Serie A. While Inter were annihilating Bologna 4-1, Milan’s 1-1 draw with Lecce exposed their tendency to extinguish slowly with the dying embers of a game. The disparity in confidence was jarring. Inter’s 3-2 win over Cesena mid-week--the first of the two games they had in hand--only served to consolidate the Rossoneri’s fears: an unthinkable mid-winter deposition. Combined with the fact that the club’s supremo, Italian prime-minister Silvio Berlusconi, is himself involved in a bid to keep hold of the leadership of the country after squalid revelations of his sexual activity, you could say Inter had all the momentum and motive they needed to deliver a crippling blow this weekend.
Football Rumours: Diego Maradona To Coach EPL’s Fulham Soon?
The media in Argentina have already “guessed” that it could be Fulham, since Maradona visited the club a couple of months ago after being invited as a guest by owner Mohamed Al-Fayed. The Cottagers are struggling in 14th position in the English Premier League table and their run this season has been marked by an awful lot of draws – 10, precisely, in 21 match-days. Fulham have also conceded more goals than they’ve scored as their defence considerably needs to strengthen. Worst of all, despite being 4 places above the relegation zone, only 1 point separates them from 18th placed Aston Villa. So could it be true that the Cottagers are looking to appoint Hand-of-God maker Diego Maradona for redemption?
Maradona Tips Mou's Real Madrid For Champions League Glory. A Bad Sign?
Maradona, who watched Los Blancos take part in a training session at Valdebebas last week, tipped the “Special One” to work out wonders in Europe for Real Madrid. As he shared his views on Mourinho and on the chances of the 9-time Champions League winners this season, Diego Maradona declared:“He will hand Real Madrid the Champions League title. You’ve got to give Mourinho some time though, so that the players will be able to understand what he wants.
“You see, the same thing happened to Inter Milan under Jose Mourinho. The Italians won their first European Cup after almost 50 years.
Maradona Read-my-lips video - Germany vs Argentina
El Once ideal de Argentina
Luego de darle una oportunidad al 90% de su plantel -con la excepción de Ariel Garcé y los arqueros suplentes- podemos analizar el desempeño Argentino, sus fuerzas y debilidades considerando que cada partido será enfrentado como una final. El esquema clásico maradoniano 4-4-2 será tomado como referente para este análisis
Argentina's Strongest Eleven
After giving an opportunity to a 90% of the players brought to South Africa (Except for Ariel Garce and the substitute goalkeepers), we might analyze Argentina's performance, strengths and weaknesses, considering every single match will have to be faced now like a final. Maradona's classic 4-4-2 squad will be used for reference in this analysis.2010 FIFA World Cup: Argentina, First Team To Reach Round of 16
How South Africa, Uruguay, Mexico and France all missed their chances to make history
Group A, as the very first group in the 2010 World Cup competition, should have contained the first team to qualify into the last 16 stage of the tournament; but that was not possible, and a frugal Argentina side was given the opportunity to make history – which eventually, they did. 2010 FIFA World Cup hosts South Africa failed to be victorious in their opening game when they miserably drew 1-1 with Mexico, and consequently, they were unable to begin a 100% record in the contest.
Snatching 3 early points is always an important mission for any team in a major football competition, considering the fact that it widens chances to get automatic places into knockout phases with 6 points on the second match-day. However, South Africa were not great enough to make such an achievement, and hence, with 10 other teams after them winning their first battles in their groups, it was almost impossible for the Bafana Bafana to seal an automatic place in the round of 16 on match-day 2.
2010 FIFA World Cup Predictions: Argentina vs Korea Republic – 5 Hot Questions
Can Argentina be the 2010 FIFA World Cup’s first team to reach the Round of 16?
Argentina won their first game of the 2010 FIFA World Cup by beating Nigeria 1-0 following a goal from Gabriel Heinze. As a result, they are second in the table behind Korea Republic on goal difference. Nevertheless, if they get 3 more points this morning against the Asians, they will be jumping into the knockout phase, and hence, they will be making history by becoming the first team in the 2010 FIFA World Cup to automatically get into the knockout phase with 6 points on match-day 2.
Argentina will need to make great efforts to make things happen, and in view of the vital fact that Korea Republic scored 2 goals and kept a clean sheet in their opening encounter against Greece, the Argentina vs Korea Republic game is set to be eye-catching. Can the mighty Albicelestes live up to expectations? This is what we are yet to know; nonetheless, if ever they suffer a setback, then it will be their Asian opponents who will be making history.
Keeping up with South America - Argentina News
Many European giants are fighting for Argentina's stars, as the unlimited number of fast, witty, offensive players the country has given during the last years are unmatched in the whole globe. Nevertheless the team had to suffer till the last match of the qualifying stages before securing their ticket for South Africa. Argentina has an unlimited number of deadly strikers, but is clearly lacking solid wingers and with Juan Roman Riquelme's absence, Juan Sebastian Veron has to face the solitude of the midfield being responsible for taking the ball where it hurts the most.
2010 FIFA World Cup: The Top 10 Coaches To Watch Out For (Part 1)
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Ahead of the 2010 FIFA World Cup tournament, LiveSoccerTV.com takes the immense pleasure of figuring out and analyzing the coaches that are expected to make an impact through their wisdom in South Africa. Among the top 10 list which has been cut into two are Diego Maradona and Fabio Capello.
1) Carlos Alberto Parreira - South Africa
Why not start off our exploration with the man that will lead the host nation throughout the world’s most prestigious sports event, the World Cup? His name is Carlos Alberto Parreira, the famous Brazilian native manager who has his name in football’s history as one of the only coaches to have led four different nations to the World Cup. But more importantly, Carlos Alberto Parreira is remembered for guiding Brazil to victory at the 1994 World Cup and for his heroic achievements as a Fluminense boss back in the 1980s and 1990s. So Parreira will be equaling Bora Milutinovic’s record by guiding a fifth team in the name of South Africa. Most analysts doubt the potential of Bafana Bafana but Carlos Alberto Parreira’s experience could just be what it takes for the hosts to enjoy a positive tournament.
Spain vs Argentina Match Preview
Different paths leading to the same tournament
After a rather shaky World Cup qualification for South American giants Argentina, coach Diego Maradona looks to improve his team by keeping the pressure high against current European champions Spain.
The Albiceleste come from two wins that were crucial for getting them the last direct qualification to the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa. They beat Peru 2-1 at home and managed another close win away at Uruguay, 0-1.
Spain qualified for the tournament much earlier with a perfect 10-0 record in European qualification. Their recent wins include a 3-0 game against Estonia and a road victory against Bosnia-Herzegovina, 2-5.
Uruguay vs Argentina South Africa 2010 World Cup Qualifier Match Preview
Importance of the game
Argentina made an amazing effort to grab the 3 points at home against Peru with a stoppage time goal by veteran Martin Palermo. They now currently stand in fourth place with 25 points.
Uruguay had an equally exciting game away in Ecuador with a last minute penalty goal by Diego Forlan. They currently are one point behind Argentina with 24 points.
While a tie could ensure an automatic spot for Argentina (unless Ecuador win away in Chile by 5 or more goals), a win is a must for Uruguay if they want that automatic spot.
Both countries want nothing more than to have that automatic entry to the 2010 World Cup in South Africa, but the fifth place finisher will have to go to a home and away playoff against either Honduras or Costa Rica.