Friday, January 23, 2009
KAKA'
This week it's all about KAKA' . Or was it Obama?
Surely nobody is going to pay $145 millions for Obama, and you can bet the Abhudabi guys won't fancy for Obama's service. Enough said about the president in this blog.
The day before AC Milan's announcement, I told my wife he is not going to go to City. Would he had gone to Man U for the same amount of money? I would say no too.
Kaka is currently one of the highest paid football player in the World. But the offer from City is said to be way more than what he receives from his current club. If he agreed to the transfer deal, he would become the highest profile player again.
I was so confidence that no amount of money would have made Kaka go, unless his club really wants him to (for the transfer fee). I am not saying that he would never leave AC Milan, nor he would never leave by the end of the month. But he is a man of character, and a true follower of Christ. To make a move such as this, and labeled as for money is unthinkable for him to take. In fact, if another big club, such as Arsenal have made a bid for far less the money, I think the chance for him moving would be greater. That way, he could still enjoy the high pay, playing at a big club, and free himself from any negative publicity that he may attract.
Haven't anyone forget about his statement saying he is going to be a missionary after his footballing career? I have no doubt he is every bit serious about that. And what could have been a better opportunity like this to give testiment in the future.
Parents, listen up. If you want to find a good role model from the sport world, go no other place. Get your sons and daughters to watch Kaka. Not only is he one of the best football player, he is also one of the best behaved player both on and off the field.
Surely nobody is going to pay $145 millions for Obama, and you can bet the Abhudabi guys won't fancy for Obama's service. Enough said about the president in this blog.
The day before AC Milan's announcement, I told my wife he is not going to go to City. Would he had gone to Man U for the same amount of money? I would say no too.
Kaka is currently one of the highest paid football player in the World. But the offer from City is said to be way more than what he receives from his current club. If he agreed to the transfer deal, he would become the highest profile player again.
I was so confidence that no amount of money would have made Kaka go, unless his club really wants him to (for the transfer fee). I am not saying that he would never leave AC Milan, nor he would never leave by the end of the month. But he is a man of character, and a true follower of Christ. To make a move such as this, and labeled as for money is unthinkable for him to take. In fact, if another big club, such as Arsenal have made a bid for far less the money, I think the chance for him moving would be greater. That way, he could still enjoy the high pay, playing at a big club, and free himself from any negative publicity that he may attract.
Haven't anyone forget about his statement saying he is going to be a missionary after his footballing career? I have no doubt he is every bit serious about that. And what could have been a better opportunity like this to give testiment in the future.
Parents, listen up. If you want to find a good role model from the sport world, go no other place. Get your sons and daughters to watch Kaka. Not only is he one of the best football player, he is also one of the best behaved player both on and off the field.
Monday, September 8, 2008
So Arsenal has refused, or failed to sign anyone on the transfer deadline day. Now Man City has become the richest club in the league. With other clubs buying big name players, could this signal the end of Arsenal remaining in the top four? Could this signal the end of Arsene Wenger's term?
Allow me to make a prediction. By Christmas, no body will question if Arsene has made a sound decision. Based on the players the other English club bought, I just don't see how things would change.
Allow me to make a prediction. By Christmas, no body will question if Arsene has made a sound decision. Based on the players the other English club bought, I just don't see how things would change.
Sunday, June 29, 2008
Who are the Spaniards?
Let's look at the Spaniards who played today:
Iker Casillas (Real Madrid)
Carlos Marchena (Velancia)
Carles Puyol (Barcelona)
Andres Iniesta (Barcelona)
Xavi Hernandez (Barcelona)
Fernando Torres (Liverpool)
Cesc Fabregas (Arsenal)
Joan Capdevila (Villareal)
Sergio Ramos (Real Madrid)
Marcos Senna (Villareal)
David Silva (Valencia)
Santi Carzorla (Villareal)
Xabi Alonso (Liverpool)
Daniel Guiza (Mallorca)
It is simply amazing to see almost all of the players are playing the Spain. The two playing for Liverpool are playing under a Spanish Coach. The sole Arsenal's player also play very similar passing football.
This is not just a victory for the national team, but also a victory for La Liga, a victory for beautiful and entertaining football. We have seen anything like this for a long long time where the winning team represents no just the 23 players, but a whole range of ideas and style.
Iker Casillas (Real Madrid)
Carlos Marchena (Velancia)
Carles Puyol (Barcelona)
Andres Iniesta (Barcelona)
Xavi Hernandez (Barcelona)
Fernando Torres (Liverpool)
Cesc Fabregas (Arsenal)
Joan Capdevila (Villareal)
Sergio Ramos (Real Madrid)
Marcos Senna (Villareal)
David Silva (Valencia)
Santi Carzorla (Villareal)
Xabi Alonso (Liverpool)
Daniel Guiza (Mallorca)
It is simply amazing to see almost all of the players are playing the Spain. The two playing for Liverpool are playing under a Spanish Coach. The sole Arsenal's player also play very similar passing football.
This is not just a victory for the national team, but also a victory for La Liga, a victory for beautiful and entertaining football. We have seen anything like this for a long long time where the winning team represents no just the 23 players, but a whole range of ideas and style.
WOW!
Congratulations to the Spanish team!
Today, a team I rooted for finally won a trophy, and a huge one! I am really trying to enjoy the moment but somehow I am not getting it.
It's not the first time I watch a live game alone. Once a while I would yell very loud one a goal is scored. But today, there was only 1 goal, and it's not like it was coming from behind.
I think as long as it is an European tournament, or a tournament held in the Europe or the Americas, the situation will not change. What I meant is to watch a final in the morning or afternoon. After the game, the trophy ceremony, there is a long day left, and we are off doing something else. It's not like we can go on the street and parade. There is no one else to talk about the game too.
Back when I was at home, I used to stayed up for games starting at 2am or 4am. Then when my team won, I was always so excited and cannot go back to sleep. Lying on bed, I would try replaying all the great moments in my mind. If my team were to loose, then it's at least a week long mourning.
Yes, we are out of luck in the US when it comes to soccer. For every other sports, most of the final goes into late night, or at least pass TV prime time. Then people can really start to close the day with the joy.
Well, I am going out now to meet with some friends. Hopefully we will come to consensus to get some Spanish food. Or perhaps not because I am afraid to find a dead quite atmosphere in a Spanish restaurant.
Today, a team I rooted for finally won a trophy, and a huge one! I am really trying to enjoy the moment but somehow I am not getting it.
It's not the first time I watch a live game alone. Once a while I would yell very loud one a goal is scored. But today, there was only 1 goal, and it's not like it was coming from behind.
I think as long as it is an European tournament, or a tournament held in the Europe or the Americas, the situation will not change. What I meant is to watch a final in the morning or afternoon. After the game, the trophy ceremony, there is a long day left, and we are off doing something else. It's not like we can go on the street and parade. There is no one else to talk about the game too.
Back when I was at home, I used to stayed up for games starting at 2am or 4am. Then when my team won, I was always so excited and cannot go back to sleep. Lying on bed, I would try replaying all the great moments in my mind. If my team were to loose, then it's at least a week long mourning.
Yes, we are out of luck in the US when it comes to soccer. For every other sports, most of the final goes into late night, or at least pass TV prime time. Then people can really start to close the day with the joy.
Well, I am going out now to meet with some friends. Hopefully we will come to consensus to get some Spanish food. Or perhaps not because I am afraid to find a dead quite atmosphere in a Spanish restaurant.
Cesc
You can't find an article about the Spanish Euro '08 team that doesn't mention Cesc Frabregas. Whether it is about the game winning penalty he took against the Italian, or the two assists that helped Spain advanced to a major final in 40 years.
Well, I think Cesc has shown the world how, at his young age, has grown to become one of the greatest footballer, and athelete in the World.
Cesc doesn't has the flare of Christiono Ronaldo, or even the celebrity status of many of his teammates who plays at Real Madrid or Barcelona. He is not the one that is expected to score, like David Villa or Fernando Torres. He is not the hot commudity like Russian Ashevin.
But quietly this year, Cesc was elected the young player of the year in the EPL. He is probably the MVP of Arsenal. Without him, his team would not have gone so far in the league, and yet he did it quietly, without many people even notice. You would notice how important he is when he is absense.
Time after time he has been linked to big Spanish clubs. He has politely and firmly rejected their lucrative offers. He could easily have created head line news just like someone else who is doing right at this moment. But he didn't. Instead he is firm about his objective, and how he wants to improve his game despite he is already one of the best midfield player in the World. And he is rewarded by becoming one of the highest paid in Arsenal.
Would Aragones starts Cesc in the Final today? Does he deserve in the starting eleven? Sure he deserve it. But it really doesn't matter how and when he enter the game. I am sure Aragones know what is best. And as for Cesc, he has already won the heart of many, as one of the best in this tournament. If Spain lift the cup later today, which I think they would, Cesc deserve to be the player of the tournament, not merely base on his on the field performance, but his humility, team spirity and characters.
Well, I think Cesc has shown the world how, at his young age, has grown to become one of the greatest footballer, and athelete in the World.
Cesc doesn't has the flare of Christiono Ronaldo, or even the celebrity status of many of his teammates who plays at Real Madrid or Barcelona. He is not the one that is expected to score, like David Villa or Fernando Torres. He is not the hot commudity like Russian Ashevin.
But quietly this year, Cesc was elected the young player of the year in the EPL. He is probably the MVP of Arsenal. Without him, his team would not have gone so far in the league, and yet he did it quietly, without many people even notice. You would notice how important he is when he is absense.
Time after time he has been linked to big Spanish clubs. He has politely and firmly rejected their lucrative offers. He could easily have created head line news just like someone else who is doing right at this moment. But he didn't. Instead he is firm about his objective, and how he wants to improve his game despite he is already one of the best midfield player in the World. And he is rewarded by becoming one of the highest paid in Arsenal.
Would Aragones starts Cesc in the Final today? Does he deserve in the starting eleven? Sure he deserve it. But it really doesn't matter how and when he enter the game. I am sure Aragones know what is best. And as for Cesc, he has already won the heart of many, as one of the best in this tournament. If Spain lift the cup later today, which I think they would, Cesc deserve to be the player of the tournament, not merely base on his on the field performance, but his humility, team spirity and characters.
12 Hours Away.
It's exactly 12 hours from kickoff and I must say I have not been so excited about a game for a long time. I am still debating where I am going to watch the game.
The Euro is not as big a deal to most of my friends. So there will not be a party like the one in '06. It's good and bad. I definitely like to hang around some football fans but then I'd like to focus on the game too. It's pretty tough to sit down and really watch a game when there are comments flyings all over the place.
Maybe I should look for a sport bar or something. I am sure there will be a lot of Spanish speaking fans this time around.
The Euro is not as big a deal to most of my friends. So there will not be a party like the one in '06. It's good and bad. I definitely like to hang around some football fans but then I'd like to focus on the game too. It's pretty tough to sit down and really watch a game when there are comments flyings all over the place.
Maybe I should look for a sport bar or something. I am sure there will be a lot of Spanish speaking fans this time around.
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