congratulations to valdanito for his win in last season's champions league fantasy football. He pushed me all the way to the end and finally overtook me with three matchdays to go. looking forward to next season's fantasy league where i hope to see a good showing by all!!

Brilliant Arsenal End Milan Era & Make History

AC Milan 0-2 Arsenal (0-2 on aggregate)

Two late goals from Cesc Fabregas and Emmanuel Adebayor gave Arsenal an historic and thoroughly deserved victory at the San Siro, where they became the first English team ever to beat the Rossoneri on their own patch in European competition. It was a master-class from the young Gunners, who ran their experienced opponents, the reigning European champions, ragged.

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Arsenal started boldly, at a high tempo, and were superb throughout a first-half they dominated, yet couldn't find the vital breakthrough goal. Passing the ball smartly and at impressive speed, and winning the ball back with some crisp tackling when Milan gained possession, it was an impressive statement of unity, enthusiasm and skill from Arsene Wenger's side.

But although Cesc Fabregas hit the bar following another incisive Arsenal attack, Milan would have been relieved to go in at the break on level terms, having been left chasing shadows at times in the first-half.

Pre-match, Wenger opted for Emmanuel Adebayor to play as a lone striker, supported from midfield by Alexander Hleb. Theo Walcott and Robin van Persie were on the bench, with Abou Diaby keeping his place on the left and Emmanuel Eboue, currently serving a domestic suspension, coming back on the right of midfield.

Milan had never lost to an English team at home, beat Manchester United 3-0 at the San Siro last season, and were defending the title of European champions they won last season. Manager Carlo Ancelotti had World Player of the Year Kaka in his starting XI after the Brazilian playmaker shrugged off a knee injury, while veteran skipper Paolo Maldini, Alessandro Nesta, Andrea Pirlo, Filippo Inzaghi and Alexandre Pato all started. But Dutch international Clarence Seedorf missed out with a hamstring injury.

Arsenal started with intent, Adebayor attacking Milan central-defensive unit at pace. But the Gunners had an early scare when, on eight minutes, Maldini's header came off Adebayor's knee and was heading for the net until Fabregas cleared it off the line.

Five minutes later, Fabregas won the ball with a superb tackle and immediately set Adebayor on his way. The Togo striker outstripped the Rossoneri defence for pace, then checked his run and played the ball into the path of Diaby, who curled his shot narrowly wide from the edge of the area.

Milan showed their threat when Inzaghi shot weakly straight at Almunia from just inside the Arsenal area, and Kaka sprinted through the Arsenal midfield menacingly before picking out Pato with a superb cross, but the younger Brazilian chose the wrong option and knocked the ball gently into the arms of Almunia. Then Kaka cut inside from the right and shot quickly towards the near post with his left foot. It hit the side netting from 20 yards though Almunia had it covered.

But in general Arsenal were bossing the play, William Gallas at last leading by example at the back, ably assisted by Gael Clichy, Mathieu Flamini working tirelessly in midfield, Fabregas pulling the creative strings and Adebayor posing a persistent threat to Milan's back-line.

Maldini gifted Arsenal possession in the final third and Adebayor nearly made him pay, but his shot was just touched over the bar by Kalac for a corner. The Gunners then created space for Fabregas, but his shot was deflected wide for another corner. Then Eboue hit an inviting cross right across the face of the goal but no Arsenal player could get on the end of it.

At hat stage it was all Arsenal, with players lining up to shoot. Ludicrously, Hleb was booked by the referee on 33 minutes for diving when he was clearly fouled by Nesta right on the edge of the area.

Arsenal responded by Fabregas hitting the bar from the edge of the box as the visitors continued to dominate all over the pitch. Adebayor received the ball just inside the Milan area after another flowing Arsenal attack, but he took a touch too many and the Rossoneri won the ball back.

Milan relieved the pressure with a counter-attack spear-headed by Kaka, but Flamini made a superb tackle to dispossess the Brazilian. Flamini then produced another excellent tackle on Kaka, before Hleb eventually played in Eboue, who was judged to be marginally offside.

Early in the second-half, Arsenal won a corner from Fabregas that eluded everyone until Senderos stormed in at the far post but sent the ball into the arms of the grateful Kalac.

Pirlo gave the ball away but Eboue shot wastefully wide, before Clichy dealt well with a long through-ball from Ambrosini despite the close attentions of Inzaghi.

Kaka showed his class again when he surged towards the Arsenal goal and let fly with a shot that flashed just wide of the post. Pato volleyed over from 20 yards when the ball sat up kindly for him.

Hleb found space in the Milan area box and tried to find Eboue, who went down, but although the referee said no penalty, Maldini looked to have grabbed him by the arm.

Gilardino replaced Inzaghi on 67 minutes, and a minute later Walcott came on for Eboue.

In the 74th minute, Arsenal created another excellent chance which fell to Walcott whose shot was saved by Kalac, the keeper then diving on the loose ball before Adebayor could reach it.

Although Arsenal were less dominant after the break, they still looked the likelier to break the deadlock. But Pato went close for Milan when he controlled a long ball on his chest, cut inside and unleashed a shot that flew just wide via Senderos.

Finally, on 83 minutes, Arsenal got the goal they so richly deserved. Fabregas almost out of nothing, turned Gattusso and hits a superb early shot from distance that took Kalac by surprise.

With the Arsenal fans in the stadium ecstatic, and many Milan fans streaming out of the ground, Arsenal got the second goal their dominance deserved. Adebayor got his first Champions League goal for the Gunners, thanks to Walcott who made it, leaving Kaladze for dead and playing a perfect ball across the six-yard box for the Togo striker to stick it in the night with unbounded delight.

Teams

AC Milan: Kalac, Maldini, Kaladze, Nesta, Oddo, Ambrosini, Pirlo, Gattuso, Alexandre Pato, Kaka, Inzaghi. Subs: Fiori, Emerson, Gilardino, Simic, Favalli, Gourcuff, Bonera

Arsenal: Almunia, Clichy, Senderos, Gallas, Sagna, Diaby, Fabregas, Flamini, Eboue, Hleb, Adebayor. Subs: Lehmann, Van Persie, Denilson, Gilbert, Bendtner, Justin Hoyte, Walcott

Referee: Konrad Plautz (Austria).

Women's World Cup

I Iwould like to say CONGRATULATIONS to German Women's National Team for winning the 2007 Women's World Cup. They set a number of records, including "Being the only Team to Win the World Cup two times in a row---"back to back". It is an accomplishment even the men's team find great diffuculty achieving.

Brigit Prinz is definitely one of the best strikers..if not the best in the world...and has been for a while..despite all the CRAP about Abby Wambach being the best. She currently holds the record for most goals in the Women's World Cup!

Big up to Garafreicas, Lingor and Smisek!

On the other hand....CONGRATS TO THE BRAZIL WOMEN'S NATIONAL TEAM!!!.

They reached to the World Cup finals despite many odds----They had not played together since 2005, they are given he same respect as the male footballers in Brazil, and conzequently the country does not invest enough money into developing Women;s Football in Brazil. (similar to Trinidad and Tobago)---totally different to mindset and investments in Germany.

However, big up to MARTA(winner of the golden boot at the 2007 world cup), CRISTIANE, DANIELA, FORMIGA, RENATA COSTA, MAYCON, ALINE, ELAINE, ESTRE, TANIA, SIMONE!!!!

I HOPE YALL FELLAS WATCHED THE WOMEN'S WORLD CUP!

Roma v Juventus

Pre-Game (w/ Del Piero interview)
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AC Milan v Parma

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**tomorrow is big game Roma v Juve....will be posted 1/2 hour after it done in the morning (which is 11am ET)**

Andell This is for you

Chelsea Confirm Mourinho Departure Chelsea have confirmed reports that they've unexpectedly parted company with manager Jose Mourinho after a crisis meeting this evening.


A brief statement on the Blues' official website, read: "Chelsea Football Club and José Mourinho have agreed to part company today (Thursday) by mutual consent."
Mourinho is reported to have text messaged five senior players this evening to tell them that he is leaving the Blues, who could only draw at home with Rosenborg in their opening Champions League tie on Tuesday.
The set-back followed disappointing results in the Premiership against both Aston Villa and Blackburn, results that had left Mourinho visably on edge.
The Portuguese coach was said to have fallen out with owner Roman Abramovich last season, although the dispute was believed to be behind the pair. However, poor form plus difficulties with star names Andriy Shevchenko and Michael Ballack appear to have put further strain on their relationship.
The 'Special One' still had three years left on a contract, worth a staggering £6.5m a year, but Abramovich is believed to be prepared pay a huge slice of that in order to end their relationship.
Mourinho arrived at Chelsea having won the Champions League with Porto in 2004 and he continued his success with back-to-back Premiership titles. However, last season Manchester United beat the Blues to the league crown, although they did manage to lift both domestic cups.
Reports have immediately linked Sevilla boss Juande Ramos with the job and ironically the Spaniard is already in London having seen his side lose 3-0 to Arsenal in their Champions League encounter this evening.
It seems more than likely that current Russia coach Guus Hiddink will also be considered among the frontrunners for the job.

Rob Hogley

CL - Matchday 1 - Real Madrid v Werder Bremen - Spanish

Pre-Game
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CL Fantasy League Up

irie fellas
we in d mix

CL Fantasy League Link

Once you have logged in and entered your team, click on the 'Leagues' link you can find at the the top of the page. Now enter the code 11331-2746 to join the private league.

USA v Brazil in chicago

well, fellas get to see some real bosses...

madness

here is a taster

Champions League Fantasy Football

well peoples,

champions league (which from now will be abbreviated CL) groups have been drawn and the start is near..

this year, i would like to rekindle our CL fantasy football league...

stay tuned (means check the blog everyday)
when it becomes open, i will form a league for just us bloggers here...

i will post the invite code here for all to join or little shindig....

btw, i won last time ;)

Juventus v Livorno

.h264
~ 800kbps
~ 300MB per half

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Al...what really goin' on with your boy?

At only 31 years old, Al's golden boy is so washed up and so much bare shit, that he needs a 'trial' to try to play for sheffield wednesday in england...

note: sheffield wednesday is not even in the premier league..they came 9th in the next division, the english championship
last season's table

who is this mystery player that is Al's boy and is so much shit??



you guessed it








none other than....













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patrick kluivert
kluivert is maxxed on the shit-o-meter

Ronalda

Hi everyone. It's been while. But i would like to start off and by saying congratulations to Real Madrid for winning the Spanish Primera Title. FIRE FOR BARCELONA!!. (sorry al). Second of all, and even more important...CONGRATUALTIONS TO KAKA AND AC MILAN for winning Champions League i thoroughly enjoyed that game.

Ronaldo......i love you!!!!.

Lol..continuing.

The under 21 final between Holland and Serbia was one of the most eciting games i have seen this year. Truly entertaining. Holland has some good players. Example Drenthe.

CONGRULATIONS ALSO TO BRAZIL's "second team" FOR CRUSHING ARGENTINA TO THE GROUND. (sorry Andre). Argentina had ll their star and could not even score one goal.


Lastly.........ILOVE THE PICURES OF RONALDO. KEPP PUTTING MORE......LOL.

He is still my fav player.

Breaking news....Chivu for sale on Ebay !

Roma defender Cristian Chivu has been put up for sale on the internet by a supporter frustrated with his never-ending transfer saga.

The Romanian has been heavily linked with a summer move after the Giallorossi failed to meet his wage demands, with Barcelona, Real Madrid and Inter all keen on securing his services.

Continue to story

Lampard fails medical at Juventus

this is some real funny shit yo..

Something for AC Milan and R9 fans would be.....

happy about..
check out home boy ronaldo ON HOLIDAY!

serie A will be real hott next season...
don't miss a thing!

Los 4 Fantasticos

In an outer space adventure...
They were hit by cosmic rays...
To be the best footballers forever (other than Baggio...)
In the most Fantastic Way

No need to fear, they're here
Just call for 4....Fantastic Four

Oh, and two very funny quotes that let you know its transfer season again:

"I'd rather chew on broken glass than ever see Lampard in a Juve shirt..." - irate Juve fan

"I think all the other clubs, even if they like him, are scared that there must be something wrong with you if you are young, free, and argentinian, yet inter still doesn't want you.."
- a reference to Javier Saviola's current predicament

Transfer Season has begun...

I'm pretty sure that you guys are following the transfer season with earnest to see just what moves your specific sides are making, especially you Colin since Liverpool are constantly the epitome of mediocrity (yes...i still think that that victory against Milan was a fluke). The purpose of the post however is just to say damn...at the double swoop Manchester just made in the transfer market with the acquisition of Nani and Anderson, not to mention already getting Hargreaves. As much as i hate Man U, i must say that Fergie came tru this summer. I have my doubts about Anderson, because he may be another veron, but we can only know when he does play. Nani, is the next Cristiano and if he is nurtured like Ronaldo then Man U might have a gem on their hands. I can only hope that AC and Barca strengthen up this summer and make some quality purchases. Liverpool…keep buying players of the quality of Bellamy…i’m sure you will reach your target of fourth place every year…lol. 

Look-A-Likes Pt.1...lol

Aye....alluyuh doh find Greg Oden does look like Delroy Lindo. Lol...just a passing reflection...

Who knew!!!

Who knew that the fat lady could sing Opera, Soprano, Alternative rock, Soca and the occasional dancehall alongside Elephant Man, but she sang it all today. As well she had to to put and end to all the old talk and propoganda being spread by a certain liverpool fan. Its all curtains now. Enjoy your vacation LFC. Its over now, SLEEEEEEEP, SLEEEEEEEP.