Monthly Archives: July 2010
Sami Khedira Joins Youthful Madrid
German midfielder Sami Khedira has officially joined Real Madrid from Vfb Stuttgart of the German Bundesliga. Khedira was one of many youngsters to shine for Germany at the 2010 World Cup. The midfielder played a fantastic tournament and scored the … Continue reading
Filed under News, Preseason 2010/11, Transfers
Number 9 in Your Program, Number 7 Never!: Why Cristiano Ronaldo Does Not Deserve the “7″ Jersey
I would like to remind everyone that I was completely against bringing Cristiano Ronaldo to Real Madrid. The reason I don’t like Manchester United is because when Ronaldo and Rooney played together there had never been two teammates that I … Continue reading
Raúl Goes to Germany, Real Goes to America
The legendary Raúl has officially joined FC Schalke 04 of the German Bundesliga after being officially presented on Tuesday evening. The former Madrid captain announced that his goal is to win trophies at the Gelsenkirchen side, and if that means … Continue reading
Filed under Preseason 2010/11, Transfers
Filling the Void: The Loss of Academy Products and Leadership at Real Madrid
With Raúl, the long-time captain, talisman, and embodiment of Real Madrid now leaving Spain for the first time ever, there are two voids that must be filled. The first is the academy void. With Raúl and Guti leaving in the … Continue reading
Filed under La Liga 2010/11, Opinion, Preseason 2010/11, Transfers
As Good As It Gets: Raúl’s Legacy in White
Raúl is a legend of soccer. He is the epitome of everything that is best in sports: loyalty, hard work, team spirit, sportsmanship, respect for the game and its players, determination, and good old fashioned effort. I will not talk … Continue reading
End of an Era: Raúl Set Reportedly Set to Leave Real Madrid
According to Marca.com, when Real Madrid captain, emblem, embodiment, and legend Raúl announces his decision on Monday (a date set long ago as his decision deadline) it will be with a heavy heart as he says goodbye to his life-long … Continue reading
Filed under News, Opinion, Preseason 2010/11, Transfers
José Muti-nho?: Superstition and Uncommon Practices in Soccer
The Associated Foreign Press reported today that a Kenyan medicine man named Mzee Makthub, who is well known for helping politicians and soccer officials with his juju, claims that new Real Madrid boss José Mourinho came to see him and … Continue reading
Filed under News, Opinion, Preseason 2010/11
Summer Spending and Preseason Begin for Real
Today Real Madrid’s preseason began in for real. After completing physicals yesterday, players took the pitch for the first time today under the direction of José Mourinho. It seemed everything was about accuracy, as The Special One led drills on … Continue reading
Filed under News, Preseason 2010/11, Transfers
Raúl and Guti To Decide Futures Soon
On Thursday the Real Madrid players who did not participate in the 2010 World Cup will report to Valdebebas to begin training with new coach José Mourinho. All except for two Madrid emblems, Raúl and Guti. Marca.com reports that both … Continue reading
Filed under News, Opinion, Preseason 2010/11, Transfers
Casillas On Top Of the World
Madrid goalkeeper Iker Casillas (and I cannot believe how many American radio/tv announcers mispronounced it) said that winning the World Cup will put Spain “on top of the world for the next four years.” We can only hope the Spanish … Continue reading
Filed under Other, World Cup 2010
