When Real Madrid signed Cristiano Ronaldo from Manchester United in 2009, the entire city lost their minds as they knew they had just completed the transfer of one of the worlds best forwards. The Bernabeu was filled with Madridistas cheering on Ronaldo as he walked down a long platform in the number 9 shirt.
The buzz surrounding Sergio Ramos’ departure from Real Madrid has all signs pointing to him arriving at Old Trafford with Manchester United. The club’s back three or four, depending on van Gaal’s formation, has been criticized throughout the entire season with Marco Rojo, Chris Smalling, and Phil Jones stumbling to make a solid partnership during the year.
As Major League Soccer grows, so too do the rivalries and competitive spirit within the league. The attractiveness of MLS has grown every day since its introduction to America in the early 90s with the help of world-class players retiring to the league.
Look at this picture. LOOK AT IT.
Joe Hart and 50 Cent are homies? Please name a more unlikely pairing than this that actually exists? Do they have common interests? What do Joe Hart and 50 Cent talk about?
Fifty: "I got shot nine times."
Joe: "I am scared of baseballs."
It doesn't make any sense, but that is why I love it. Hopefully Joe Hart and 50 Cent's burgeoning bromance can continue. For all of us.
It is no secret that Manchester United want a center back. After an offseason last year that saw them bolster their attack and ignore their defense like a frat brother skipping leg day, Manchester United often inspired anxiety rather than faith whenever its back line fell under pressure. In order to remedy that — and add years to their supporters’ lives in the process — they are now rumored to be looking into Real Madrid center back Sergio Ramos.
Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho has announced his interest in signing Colombian striker Radamel Falcao from parent club AS Monaco even after his rough season in Manchester. His quick rise to fame began in Portugal and led him to Madrid and Monaco before striking the interest of the Premier League. However, during his loan spell with Manchester United he struggled to score in 33 total appearances even when dropping down to the U21 team for a one-off match.
David De Gea, the best goal keeper in the Premier League last season, wants to leave Manchester United for Real Madrid according to Goal.com.
Manchester United have just been valued at $1.2 billion, the first club to ever be valued at or above the billion dollar plateau.
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Manchester City goalie Joe Hart reacted, um, strongly to a baseball hit his way during City's visit with the Toronto Blue Jays.