Gunners hit the market

No, not the transfer market yet, but they are the first from the Europes football aristocracy to raise funds against revenues from their (new) stadium, which is supposed to appeal to the upper class.

Transfer talk

Silly season is here again as Madrid express their interest in Ribery (GBP 26 Mn), Luca Toni ($25 Mn)and Cannavaro among others.

Gabriel Heinze, Cesc Fabregas are unlikely to move and Alex says C.Ronaldo is not going anywhere thought Ruud might leave.

Chelsea pursues Sergio Ramos and Man U looks to secure the services of shotstopper Casillas

Pirlo expresses interest in moving to Madrid.

So close..

So close....


I couldn't beleive what i saw, France was dominating the second half and seemed well set to get the winning goal. Only a resolute italian defence marshalled ably by Cannavaro, and the genius of Gianluigi Buffon stood in the way.

When madness took over. Although its unbeleivable, it happened. And there was going to be only one result after that.

French radio says Materazzi called Him a terrorist.

This has happened before, in the Serie A, when somebody called Him something similar. Lippi was His manager.

But it was a great story. Not the best ending, but a great story nevertheless... and there was great joy while it lasted.

Domenech surely knows, Les Bleus came so far in spite of him. Not because of him.

Leaving out Giuly, Pires...for Wiltord? Trezeguet?

I cant write anymore right now.

The wounds are still fresh. But they did well. Too old they said. Over the hill. Like the Rolling Stones. Ancient. Wont qualify. He is slow. Past His prime. This is the World Cup of Ronaldinho and Kaka. And Ballack. Lampard is the best midfielder they said.

But they mistook experience for age. And they failed to recognise genius.

It was good. It was a great story.

A sad ending, but a great story.

On the the king..and Arsene

" Zidane's vitality stems from his completeness. In terms of playing style, he is simply peerless. Technically he is superlative: he possesses exceptional ingenuity, awe-inspiring close control, and with one flick can open up the most resilient defense. Moreover, Zidane can shoot with power and unerring accuracy"

read more of this here

And Wenger professes his love for Real

"I love Real Madrid," Wenger told a news conference at Arsenal's training ground on Friday.

"It is certainly, after Arsenal, a club I love because of my childhood. It was the team I admired when I was a kid and I have a lot of good memories for Real Madrid."

So you see Arsenal's beautiful football was inspired by Los Meringues.

and do visit the new improved Allthingsfootie, Jordan is at his best again.

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Del Bosque linked with Real return

Vicente Del Bosque, one of the more successful managers at Real, who was sacked by Perez shortly after winning the league for a second time has been linked with a return to the Bernabeu. The fact that Perez is no longer President is sure to help his return. Others linked with the job are Ancelloti

Rumours abound regarding Xabi Alonso's move from Anfield to Madrid. Alonso's current manager Rafa Benitez has reportedly signed up till 2010 with Liverpool. Other transfer targets Fabregas (says no) and Lyon's Diarra

I think they should go after Ballack - but I guess they would rather avoid a bidding war with Chelsea.

Real Inter talk about 4 man deal

the trade winds are blowing again, despite Perez's resignation and there is talk of Ronaldo and Guti moving to Inter with Adriano and another makeweight moving the other way

Messi deserves an award

maybe not footballer of the year yet... though he does show that he will be fighting for it soon enough. but the act he put on against chelsea just shows that there should be a category for footballers at the academy awards..

Real shot down, Henry strikes for gunners

i am too depressed, tired and zoned out to write anymore..

Gunners face Real test

Well, some of the best players in the world are going to face off this week, as Arsenal play Real in the first knock out phase..

should be a feast of attacking football given their defensive frailty, but the visitors might be happy with a draw.

enough of obvious.