Messi’s Magic Broken The Myth

Before the Rome get conquered, alot had been talked about Barcelona wizard Lionel Messi, his form against the English clubs, his record that do not match to his abilties (10 match without scoring against English clubs).

Messi scored the second goal of the match against Manchester United, his 9th of the champions league this season to win the Golden Boot

However, the Champions League final broken the myth sorrounded around the 21-year old Argentina international. He scored the second goal of the match on Xavi’s cross with a sublime header that went past Edwin Van dar Saar and pronounced his talent to the English media which easily get to the act to make a point that he is just another block, who scores in the La Liga because that is easy to score in.

Well, it also ended the arguement that which football league is better, English or Spanish, on the night of May 27, Rome and neautrals witnessed the Barca’s never compromising technical skills, when Manchester United found itself helpless against a weak Barcelona defense.

The absence of Eric Abidal, Dani Alves and Rafa Marquez had put a lot of pressure on Barca, knowing the Red Devils striking force of Cristiano Ronaldo, Wayne Rooney, Carlos Tevez and Dimitr Berbatov. They all failed to find the back of net once, even after Ronaldo burst with 2 attempts on the goal.

Samuel Eto’o sent United back in the groove with the first goal in the 10th minute and after that it was Barca all the way, the possessions increased and rhythm accelerated.

The start of second half gave the glimpse that Barcelona had a purpose in the match, to prove themselve better than English clubs and they attacked with aplomb in the first 10 minute of the second half and reaped the fruit when Messi headed one home- Barca 2-0United..In the end the scoreline remained same but It has put an end to the criticism of Messi who has seen a goal drought in his previous outings against the english clubs.

Who Will Be The Champ, Ronaldo Or Messi

Those who have yet to find a belonging with either Cristiano Ronaldo or Lionel Messi, needs to do it fast, as the night of anxiety, expectations,ecstasy and speculations signs right in front in a few hours.

Clash Of the Titans

The two giants of European soccer Barcelona and Manchester United are looking to create history with a kind of football whose rhythm could not be matched by the best musicians in the world.

There is no denying that tonight one of the camp will find it tough to digest the loss while the other will embrace the new light- history is sure to be made.

However, Two men from both sides, on whose shoulders depend their teams victory, their one magical touch will bury millions of faces in the palms and other millions could not find a way of expression of their joy.

Manchester United Portuguese wizard Cristiano Ronaldo can make any opposition look dwarf will face the challenge from Barcelona’s Argentina golden boy Lionel Messi in the counter-attack. The Barca forward has the best season so far with 8 goals in the Champions League but Ronaldo is behind with 4 goals.

Ronaldo FIFA Player of the Year and Messi a runner-up in the race of the best footballer have their last chance to make an impact on next years trophy.

It’s a Night of excitement, a night that can stop the heart-beats but its worth thousand nights..

Messi Warns United

Barcelona and Argentina striker Lionel Messi has warned Manchester United of a humiliating roll-over in the Wednesday’s Champions League final in Rome.

Two Eurpean giants Barcelona and Manchester United will meet at Stadio Olimpico tonight to announce the World that they are Great!

Predicting that Barca would see the face-off as a revenge outing for last year’s semi-final loss, Messi said that the Catalan giants were now better prepared and that Manchester United would not be able to repeat its 2008 heroics. Click here To Read Full Article…

Barca’s Love Of White

Sir Alex Ferguson looks happy to see his squad in all-white for the Champions League finals against Barcelona as United are designated an away team status.

United’s first strip is Red and second is Blue but they chose for the third all-white as they beat the Catalans in European Cup Winner’ Cup final in 1991 in the same Jersey.

However, Balagurana’s have beaten their arc-rivals Real Madrid 6-2 in the El Clasico last month, who also wears all-white as their first strip, but Ferguson is unfazed with that and jokingly said, ” That was not a defeat, that was an annihilation.”

“We had to change our strip and out first two strips clashed, but we are very happy to be wearing white–very happy–and we are better than Madrid,” he joked.

But Fergie seemed to forget that this season Barca have also routed Bayern Munich when they traveled Nou Camp in the first-leg quarter-finals- should take a cue from this..Barca loves all white–

Preview: Dream Final- Barcelona Vs Manchester United

The buck stops here, as Europe’s two footballing power house, Barcelona and Manchester United clash at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome for the Champions League final, with an eye on the most prestigious and elite club competition on the earth.

The wonder trophy will be hounded by both Barcelona and Manchester United this Wednesday

Alex Ferguson’s “dream final” in Wednesday’s showdown could be a nightmare for Barca if United smothers the Spaniards and seal victory on the counter-attack.

It is hardly the scenario the neutrals are hoping for but Ferguson knows the best chance of United becoming the first team to retain the title in the Champions League era is to frustrate his free-scoring opponents at every turn. Click For Full Preview..

Kaka Will Stay At San Siro Regardless Of Ancelotti Move

AC Milan playmaker Kaka has insisted that he will stay at San Siro regardless of whether Carlo Ancelotti stays as club’s coach are leave Rossoneri to join Chelsea.

“I have a contract with Milan until 2013, not with Carlo Ancelotti,” the Brazil playmaker told reporters ahead of Sunday’s home clash with AS Roma.

“Lots of things can happen in the future, but it’s difficult for me to imagine myself far from Milan.”

Manchester United Win Their Third Consecutive Premier League Title

Manchester United have won their third consecutive English Premier League title when they draw to Arsenal in a nerve wrecking 0-0 draw at Old Trafford on Saturday.

It was United’s third consecutive trophy of the year which moved them alongside Liverpool as the team with most (18 )English League crowns.

The World Club Cup champions and Carling cup winners are now looking to Champions League title to complete quadruple  but they have La Liga champions Barcelona in their way on May 27 in Rome for the finals.

Barcelona The New La Liga Champions

King’s Cup winners Barcelona today achieved another feat in Spain, when the Catalans were gifted their 19th La Liga title without kicking a ball on Saturday when defending champions Real Madrid were beaten 3-2 by Villarreal at Madrigala.

This is second piece of silverware going to the Catalan cabinet in a week after Barca’s 4-1 victory over Athletic Bilbao in the King’s Cup final on Wednesday.

Now Barcelona are looking for the third trophy and virtually the biggest-Champions League. They will play English champions Manchester United on May 27 in Rome.

In Spain for sometime now, Real will have a back seat as their nightmare continued that started against Barca in a 6-2 battering in the El Clasico, a match that will go down in the history as a footballing orgams that left one of the Europe’s best clubs exhausted and breathless.

Gerrard Delighted Over WFA’s Choice

English midfielder and Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard was taken by surprise when Writers’ Football Association voted him the English Player of the Year ahead of Manchester United duo Ryan Giggs and Wayne Rooney.

Writers' Football Associations has voted Steven Gerrard the English Player of the Year

The 28-year-old midfielder is the first Liverpool player to win this award since John Barnes claimed the honour in 1990.

“I’m delighted but I’m a little bit surprised,” said the 28-year-old. “When you look at the quality of the players there are in this league, it’s a great privilege to win this kind of award.

“It’s not just the Manchester United players. When you look at the players the likes of Chelsea and Arsenal and other teams have got, they all have fantastic players throughout their squads now.

“The quality is getting better and better each year so to win this award is a great achievement for myself.

“It’s made even more special for me because I am following in the footsteps of Liverpool players like John Barnes, Steve Nicol and Kenny Dalglish who were heroes of mine.

“Then further back players like Ian Callaghan and Terry McDermott who were heroes to my dad and so many other Liverpool fans.”

Ibrahimovic Looks For Change

Inter Milan ace striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic has been reported a move away from Nerazzurri at the end of the season, as his agent claimed that Chelsea and Manchester United are following the striker.

The 27-year-old Swedish striker has been in his striking best with 21 goals this season in Serie A and Jose Mourinho’s Inter are at the verge of another Scudetto.

Inter Milan top scorer Zlatan Ibrahimovic has reportedly planned a move away from Nerazzurri

However it has also been said that Ibrahimovic can only move to big four clubs knowing his £160,000-a-week wages.

“Chelsea, Manchester United, Barcelona and Real Madrid are in contact with me,” Ibrahimovic’s agent Mino Raiola told Swedish newspaper Aftonbladet. For Full detail Click Here…