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[ Zain Alvi | 2 Jul 2009 ]
Inter’s Dominance is an Unsolved Mystery

With this article, I realize that I risk angering some staunch Inter Milan supporters. But since I have waited three long years to express my views on this issue, I feel obliged to let them out. The truth is, I simply can’t fathom why no one can stop Inter Milan in the Italian Serie A.

Perhaps it is the lackluster attitude of their guilty rivals ever since the notorious match-fixing scandals of 2006. Or maybe it is the impressive stability within the system of the Nerazzuri. It could very well be true that their rivals…

[ Brian Lofrumento | 1 Jul 2009 ]
Real Agree Benzema Deal - Lyon

Lyon is now reporting that Real Madrid have agreed a deal for French striker Karim Benzema. Earlier today there were reports indicating that Benzema was closing in on a move to Old Trafford, but the Spanish club have pulled the wool over United’s eyes.

This is Real Madrid’s third huge signing of the summer, with deals for Kaka and Cristiano Ronaldo already in the books.

This is certainly a devastating blow to Sir Alex Ferguson and Manchester United, as time seems to be running out in their pursuit for a world class striker. Benzema…

[ Oscar Pye-Jeary | 15 Jun 2009 ]
Great Club or Faceless Global Corporation?

Here’s an analogy for you to mull over:

An entrepreneur comes up with a product. It can be any product: a website, a toaster, a killer mutant robot, you name it, but he designs and develops it. He makes it successful. It’s him who brings this product to the attention of the world… and it’s a truly great product. Now once this killer mutant robot toaster website is in the public eye, and shown to be a success, a faceless global corporation buys it. It pays off the entrepreneur, and takes the…

[ Brian Lofrumento | 12 Jun 2009 ]
Lyon and Bayern are Cash Kings

Real Madrid’s recent spending spree has thrown money all around Europe. Regardless of where you are, look up and you’ll see Florentino Perez’s millions rain down. This may leave Manchester United and AC Milan sitting on a wad of cash, but we all know who the eventual winners will be: Lyon and Bayern Munich.

These two clubs have built a stingy reputation, demanding exorbitant fees for their most prized assets - and almost always getting them. Lyon’s firm stance with Chelsea when it came time to sell Michael Essien proved their business…

[ Brian Lofrumento | 10 Jun 2009 ]
Chelsea and Real Hunt for Villa

Real Madrid may have just signed Kaka for a world record €65m, but they’re certainly not done yet. Cristiano Ronaldo might be the biggest name left on Real Madrid’s shopping list, but it’s not the Portuguese winger that is sparking a bidding war between Chelsea and the Spanish giants. David Villa, Spain’s hero on so many occasions in recent years, is being sought after by both Roman Abramovich and Florentino Perez.

Chelsea are ready to pay an astonishing £38m for the Valencia striker, while Real Madrid are reportedly willing to dish out…

[ Brian Lofrumento | 8 Jun 2009 ]
It’s Official: Real Sign Kaka!

Real Madrid have tonight officially clinched the signing of former AC Milan midfielder Kaka. The Brazilian playmaker will reveal his move in a press conference tomorrow following today’s medical in his native country. AC Milan have wasted no such time, though, confirming the world record breaking transfer on their official site.

“From next season, Kaka will play at Real Madrid. AC Milan thanked the man and the great champion Kaka for his decisive contribution to the many victories achieved in the six years of his commitment.

“The loss of technique, while serious, can…