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Bolt: I told Balotelli to move to England

The world's fastest man says that he urged the Italy international to go back to the Premier League just before the forward left AC Milan for Liverpool.

Sprinter Usain Bolt has claimed that he played a part in Mario Balotelli 's decision to return to England.

The former Manchester City striker left AC Milan for Liverpool just before the close of this summer's transfer window, admitting that he felt he had made a mistake ever leaving the Premier League.

Bolt, who is one of Manchester United's most famous fans, has now revealed that he influenced Balotelli's thinking.

"We were speaking the other day and I told him that England is the best place to play football," the world's fastest man told ESPN .

"For me, as long as he makes a couple of errors when he plays against United, everyone will be happy!"

Meanwhile, Bolt believes that United's new boss, Louis van Gaal, deserves time to turn the Old Trafford outfit around, after a poor start to the 2014-15 season.

"It will be difficult for the team to adopt to the new system but with time everything will get better," the Jamaican insisted.

"Manchester United must get back among the top four. Although they won't win the league, they must return to the Champions League.

"Then, next season we will be good enough to go for the title."


http://m.goal.com/s/en-us/news/5086317

At least it's not all Man Utd fans that are unrealistically dreaming about the title this season...

dmcdad: ^^^^ Lol...

Abi!


Wetin concern 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO with Lamborghini Veneno Roadster

Laliga Press:- Real Madrid's player exits "Di María and Xabi Alonso?


Andoni Zubizarreta:- You should probably ask Real Madrid about that when they hold a press conference on the transfer window."

http://www.marca.com/2014/09/02/en/football/barcelona/1409672119.html


Press dey look for trouble...

LaLiga

Real Madrid vs Atletico Madrid

September 13, 2014

Saturday

• 19:00 G.M.T (7pm Nigerian Time)

• Estadio Santiago Bernabéu, Madrid

Usbcable!


Next match:- Real Madrid vs Atletico Madrid... --- September 13 Saturday 7pm Nigerian time...


https://www.nairaland.com/1885079/la-liga-real-madrid-vs

usbcable: Your fellow Barca supporter's won't see the honesty and sincerity of CR now oooo.
When he talks of la midget now and his opinion na to curse and castigate him for airing his views.

No mind my guys jare, dem just dey troll as usual...

Coogar and Co.


Can we see your line-ups please?

On Real Madrid's departures and signings
CR7: "Perhaps I wouldn't have done it like this"

Cristiano Ronaldo bit his tongue on being asked about the changes in the Real Madrid squad which won the Décima, though he let it be seen that he is not entirely happy: "I have a very definite opinion, but I am not always allowed to say what I think. Otherwise, tomorrow I'd be on the front pages of all the papers and I don't want that", he said.

"If I were in charge, perhaps I wouldn't have done it like this. But if the President thinks that the best thing for the team is to sign the players he signed, and let others leave, then his decisions must be respected and supported", he said, during an event held at the Jarama motor racing circuit by the watch company Tag Heuer.

He admitted that with the new players, Real Madrid's style of play will change. "With the new players, our style is going to change, but it might change for the better or for the worse. Let's hope it will be for the better because they are top quality players. What usually happens is that they adapt well. Di María and Xabi Alonso were very important to us, but they aren't here anymore and we have to be happy with the newcomers. I'm sure that things will go well for us".

Of his injury, he said that he expects to recover completely during the international break. "I am doing very specific exercises. Yesterday I started running again. I'm sure that in a week I'll be back to one hundred per cent", he said.

Asked about the signing of Javier 'Chicharito' Hernández, he said he hopes he will bring a lot to the squad: "One more player to help the team. I wish him great success and that he will be a big help to us".

Finally, he was asked about the 4-2 defeat in the league at Real Sociedad. "It was a very strange game; we were winning 2-0 after 15 minutes and all was going well, and then everything changed. We have to learn from it not to assume that a game is in the bag, and that you have to keep battling right through to the finish. We were not playing like a serious side at the end, and we paid for that".

http://www.marca.com/2014/09/01/en/football/real_madrid/1409593445.html


Even Ronaldo is not happy with the sale of Diego, Alonso & Di maria! Why? He knows the value they add to "his game" & the team as a unit...


Won't be surprised if Ronaldo decides to leave next season...

Luis Suárez gives Steven Gerrard a Barça shirt

Barça's new striker presented his ex-captain with a Barça shirt

Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard has never hidden his admiration for Luis Suarez, who played with him for four years at Anfield. When the Uruguayan moved to Barça, Gerard posted a picture and today of the two celebrating a goal on his Instagram account, with the message: “it’s been a pleasure to play with a talent like Luis Suárez”.


Suarez visited the Liverpool training ground of Melwood today and showed his gratitude to Gerard by presenting him with a signed Barça shirt which Gerard posted a photo of on Instagram: "He’s back bringing presents” wrote Gerard, “best wishes to a phenomenal player”

http://www.fcbarcelona.com/football/first-team/detail/article/luis-suarez-gives-steven-gerrard-a-barca-shirt

scantee: @Coded01 I salute bro wishing u and all clues fulfilling month.

@ Serial pot oh sorry USBCaBlE how market?

Thanks bro!

Make una free usbcable! Party is over!

ddippset: bless you bro.

Thanks bro!

Mcleo007: I saw him last night and he was still the same sluggish player, not like I expected him to earn pace over night tho, but he exuded confidence and a good reading of the game. Good to see his commitment level; dude played like his life depended on the game.

Mathieu was a beast last night night. He bullied the Villa players all evening. Doing justice to the amount paid for his service.

Messi na Oga kpatapkata.. I'm short of words/superlatives for him.

Xavi, a spent force? I think gradually, his time comes to a tail end, better to leave when the ovation is loudest. The midfield crumbled the moment he got on.

Rafinha keeps showing so much promise. His calmness and poise on/off the ball is top rate.

I didn't expect for Munir to start the game yesterday. I think the coach should be cautious with his integration into the team so he doesn't crash in the long run as do many good lads his age.

In all, the team is good to win them all this season. Much of it on the coaching crew and how best they can keep the team together and stay motivated.


@Coded01, hailing brother.

You talk everything finish...

Thanks bro! I dey hail too...

ddippset: lol. cable don burn last night, nepa bring high current.

Abeg make una leave my usbcable alone na! Haba!

ddippset: messi na person before?

You mean the Maestro!


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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QRBUO4cU5MM

dmcdad: Words can't explain what Rakitić os bringing to the table in every matchday. That guy is arguably the signing of the summer. Is it just me or did anyone notice that the guy makes more tackles than Busi even. Controls the game with good forward play. Contributes in the defence and is also found in the attack even as he gives stability to the midfield. That guy is a blessing! Little wonder Lucho has entrusted alot in his care.

I didn't expect Munir to start too, but giving that Ney just got back from injury, it was understandable that he didn't start him. I wouldn't want the little ones to be rushed, so that they won't go the same path with some of our boys in the past.

You said it all.. Nice one!

usbcable: May your hearts desires be granted inthis new month.
Thanks for the kind words

AMEN!!! And you too!


Thanks Bro!


You are welcome!

barackohandso: Happy new month to you too cule. Let's both enjoy a great season ahead. Up Barca

Thanks bro!


4 Goals Scored!


0 Goal Conceded!


UP BARCA!!!

bykebyke: @coded01..i sight you..

Real Madrid already losing points..

When is that El Classico coming up..Bonanza deh ground..Free 3points.

Smh...

How you they?

Real Madrid - FC Barcelona
League - Round 9 Sun 10/26/2014 Match day and kick-off time to be confirmed...

Diego López's great penalty save in stoppage time

Diego López shines in front of his new club's fans. Lazio gained a penalty in stoppage time at the end of the game, which was taken by the Italy international Antonio Candreva. The former Real keeper Diego López made a fantastic save, parrying the penalty.

The goalkeeper shouted out in joy to celebrate the moment and his teammates went over to congratulate him.

http://www.marca.com/2014/08/31/en/football/international_football/1409521686.html

Even selling Diego López is another error...

His performances for AC Milan shows us that Perez is only interested in one thing only "MONEY"...

Ksslib: Ode.

Ksslib: Happy new month too..

Thanks bro!

Chai!


Alonso feeling @ home... --- For e mind, "e no fit happen if i dey anoeta"

Lordave: see, I don pack grass go find you for your thread I no see you, I drop am there shaa.. Make you rush go chop your own share before your fellow goats go finish am

Wicked man...

Dcmg: Mehn,even if i'm not a madrid fan,i feel damn angry.
Fvck!Kai,if we din't get schurrle and salah,This guy would av been real value at Stamford brigde.
I just up he doesn't get frustrated at Man u.
This guy doesn't deserve this kind of a treatment from madrid.
This guy is more of a game changer than Ronaldo. Like i'm really sad,a player a good as di maria won't get to play in the ucl.You dnt get to see too many exciting players as di maria who is very commited to his team.
Like seriously,Bleep Madrid.A very big Bleep

Not many fans would agree with you on that but i honestly say you are right! --- Its not all about the goals but the creativity that leads to goals...

Iaz93: Perez brain dey touch sometimes sha...

All for money...

Lordave: Wish you the best bro!

Thanks bro!

Lordave: May your team continue winning their domestic trophies only, Amen!

You wicked small... --- Back to sender...





We are in all competitions to win them all...

dmcdad: Maria's work rate in Madrid was second to none. A lot of people would gladly give him the best player accolade for Madrid last season rather than Ronaldo. Ronaldo would miss him greatly.

How would you sell a player like Maria? Someone who brings flare and creativity to the attack. As if that were not enough, they allowed Alonso to go. IMO the only DM that reads the game more than Alonso is Busi. It's not just about the marking, but they read the game like no one else could. And now no one to do the dirty jobs in the midfield.

God punish them in El-Classico they will play Kroos-Modric as double pivot. E go be like say na plane wey no get brake dey jam their defence. Them never see anything yet. And with Casillas? It's all the more interesting.

dmcdad: It's painful as a football lover... But as a Barca fan? E dey sweet me pass honey sef.

Dcmg: Madrid is a big joke.Why would you let di maria go and now you want to bring in chicha?
If our squad wasn't filled with enough wingers,Mourinho would av brought di maria to the bridge.
As far as i'm concerned i rate him over bale,james and isco.

I also agree with you broda...


When Di maria plays, you know game is on... --- Opponents don't like to confront him..

dmcdad: Perez is nothing other than a business man. So I ain't surprised a bit. But for someone who owns a construction company as huge as his, he should know what it means if your foundations are not well rooted. But what he only cares about is money like you righlt pointed out. He doesn't give a heck if the trophies come, as long as there are sales of shirts and the likes, then his motor keeps running.

Need I say that even many of the board members are against his ridiculous spending policy? Tagging him as unsporting, and is running the club with a huge debt of €550million.

But Perez could care less...

You said it all...


It can be painful from a neutral point of view...

flolancracker: Thanks man, a new month of prosperity it is.

You are welcome!


Yes oh!

alekside: Wish u same bro. You are great!

Thanks bro!


I feel honored...


Liverpool are doing a great job... In it...

dmcdad: You mean Perez?

Abi na...


Why on earth will a club as big as Real Madrid fail to buy a reliable & established striker not Chicharito but spending money on A-je-bo-tas... while selling established and creative players as Alonso & di maria... --- The main thing most of these clubs care about is money not necessarily Trophies...


Without fans of the beautiful game, Clubs will never survive, yet many fans are suffering the pain of watching their beloved clubs buy and buy without the reward but yet Players, Agents, Coaches, Clubs Officials are taking home Millions Yearly...

Iaz93: Amen o!

James needs time. I just hope he'll be able to fit in real soon.

Happy New Month, bro. Thanks for the good wishes. God bless you.

Thanks bro! You are welcome! AMEN!!!


Unfortunately, Real Madrid are used to splashing money anyhow whether it in return brings trophy(ies) or not as far as its brings more money to the Club "they" (Board of directors) are fine...

Happy New Month To You All...