What about R.Madrid off list

While the world look astonished about Kaká, CR7 and a couple of more buys, the clubs managers from several leagues gaze upon the list of players the merengues are letting go. Enormous talents such as Sneijder, Van der Vaart, Huntelaar or Nistelrooy can be bought out this summer at – probably – very interesting prices. When we look at the names referred in the newspapers we could easily do one of the world’s strongest elevens – so managers all over the world get to business.
Without any closed terms, there’s a lot of space to speculation. Believing in the newspapers, Huntelaar and Nistelrooy are almost certain in the Premier League. The younger of the strikers is set to play for the red devils, while the former devil will land at White Hart Line. All star players, the talks continue, with Van der Vaart betting in a return to Hamburg. But, besides that, what’s going to happen to Saviola, Sneijder, Heinze, Drenthe, Diarra or Robben.
Saviola seems to be in talks with Benfica and River Plate, with the Portuguese side trying to copy the Los Millionarios former duo Aimar-Saviola. Drenthe and Heinze are aiming their destiny to Italy and Diarra has been tipped by older club Lyon. That leaves us with the two most talented players of this awesome bunch Sneijder and Robben. Wanted by half of the teams in Europe, the two Dutch players need to find a suitable club that, somehow, can afford their massive salaries. In the end, it’s possible for them to stay at the Bernabeu, but with Real Madrid eager to make some money it´s probable they will part away. I’d bet Robben will return to England and that the powerful kicks of Sneijder will be used in a part exchange deal for ‘untransferable’ Ribéry.

Tip: With no deals closed, the list of players that Real Madrid will release this summer can make a bigger fuse around the European club managers than the astronomic buys of Cristiano Ronaldo or Kaká. There’s still time for any club to try and reach for the meringues sell out - Saviola, Sneijder, Heinze, Drenthe, Diarra, Robben, Huntelaar or Nistelrooy. It’s hard to pick, right?

About Drogba and Bosingwa’s punishment

Sorry about the words, but it sickens me that a player can be punished on the field for expressing his emotions. Chelsea was robbed against Barcelona on the second leg of the semi of the Champions League. So, shouldn’t the referee be the one that get’s suspended?
Well, sadly I don’t think so. That would be the easy way out; Tom Ovrebo is a victim of Platini’s crazy politics, so much as football fans or the sports spirit of truth. The Norwegian referee was elected to the game to give the CL final stages a more continental look. But getting character’s from football most poor nations is not a way to get the game open to more countries but a simple mockery to what football is all about – The best side wins.
I’m too young to remember Platini as a player, but what he’s doing as UEFA's president can only be labeled as pretty sad. I don’t remember any other time in the last 20 years referee’s where so poorly chosen to the main matches. And that includes the final stages of the CL but also the European Championship for nations.

Tip: The best referees in the most important games, as simple as this. The wheel is there, just use it.

Can Giovinco step into Del Piero’s shoes?

Now with 22 years, Sebastian Giovinco is on his way to prove himself to the world of football. This highly gifted player as on ball control and speed his main arguments to trash the opponents defensive lines. Good with the ball, his also capable of good moves off-ball, giving his teammates passing lines in front of goal. A cornerstone in the Azzurra younger categories Giovinco his facing this season the ultimate test at Juventus. Del Piero’s recent decision to leave la vecchia signora in the end of the 09/10 season gives this forward a new responsibility - is he ready to be the new ‘10’?
Back to Juventus from loan in the last couple of seasons, Giovinco has been a good sub, rarely on the starting eleven, as been used like a shake-up factor, when things look nasty they send him to the field. That’s a good credential, but my main worry is the lack of pace, he seems to get always with a cool start, but after 15/20 minutes he tends to disappear from the game. Luckily in this summer we can see him play on the Italy Under 21 squad, and my biggest worries are being put to sleep as he played the whole game with good pace.

Tip: A real shake up factor, Giovinco is a highly gifted player with the ability to crack up any defense. With Del Piero ending his Juventus reign the young Sebastian need to prove himself within the team. From what I’ve seen he’s up for it.

Mario Balotelli vs Bojan Krkic or show off vs work rate

Few players are able to play in the Euro Under 21 with only 18 years old, this year, Balotelli and Bojan have the highest profile from the ones with such a tender age. But although both participate with spectacular regularity on their clubs games – and Inter and Barcelona are two of Europe’s best sides, both being tipped as hot stars of tomorrow and both are forwards (Balotelli more a winger and Bojan a striker with high capacity to move) there are spectacular differences between them, that at this point send the Spanish to a route of success and the Italian to be a star in rose pages (and I’m not talking about Gazzetta Dello Sport).
With the world looking at this two players in the Under 21 tournament the personality of them as shown the real truth behind the youngster’s behavior on the field. Bojan is looking sharp as always, not a star, trying to score himself and his National squad a good result, appearing on the pitch when he’s needed and, although being a popular name, with an excellent work rate for the team. Balotelli seems to think he’s CR7 without winning anything, with incredible physical arguments, the Inter’s winger doesn’t look ready to play at the highest level in terms of mentality. Walking on the field like a Prima Donna (Casiraghi as put him out with 60 minutes on the first game and he get sent off on the second), trying to dribble and shoot whenever he gets the ball or assaulting his opponents when things don’t seem to go your way is not the course to become a champion. Obviously the goal before the red card shows the magic on Balotelli’s feet’s but there’s still a long work to be done.

Tip: Main question: Will Mourinho’s clever management help Balotelli to become a real football player or should we invite him to play show matches in the summer? Will Guardiola get enough space on the team to let Bojan develop into a world class striker? There’s a lot of potential here, now it’s the coach’s call and we all know they are the best we can get.

Marcus Berg lethal in front of goal

The 21 years old make a perfect debut in the Euro under 21 Championship. Playing with the support of home fans, the Swede scored a brilliant hat-trick in a game that saw him shooting only five times. This 1.86m and slick striker deserves a closer look from major European league clubs. Currently playing for Dutch side Groningen (where he get a superior 0.5 goals per match), Berg preferable uses his right foot and seems to be an extreme lethal forward in front of goal, he basically needs one touch on the ball to get on the score sheet.
In the Byelorussian trash 5-1 by the Swedes, he played a major and for my delight, this was the first time I saw him play. For a couple of years I’ve been trying to watch a player that some friends we´re referring to me, but this was my first try. Strong alongside the opponent defenders, he has expert moves inside and on the outskirts of the box, he’s also clever when choosing the right moment to kick the ball – we can see that good timing in his second goal, when he dribbles three Byelorussian defenders inside the box and with a light touch puts the goalkeeper Chesnovski out of contention.
On the down factor we have his poor skills when passing the ball, although he’s got a 77 percent rate passing, he failed almost all he tried on the third quarter of the field.

Tip: Quick on the pitch and on the trigger, Marcus Berg he’s another offensive product of the Swede school. Actually playing in Holland, he needs to came to a ‘less open’ championship and learn how to play against more tough defenses. He’s amazing 0.5 goals per match should put him in route of collision with an Italian, English or Spanish team. He just needs to learn how to get off the ball in a more consistent fashion, apart that his already a fearful striker. His favorite club his Lazio, so let’s see.

Coentrão’s big redemption

The Portuguese left winger waves goodbye to Toulon 09 in high fashion. With an impressive left foot, the young Portuguese had fingers pointed throughout the season do to his lack of character and competitive spirit, but talent as never been an issue. Introduced to football by modest Rio Ave, has been brought by Benfica in an early time, but soon was loaned – he spent 08/09 in breading team Rio Ave (helped them to secure a spot in the main championship) and gained new dimensions to his game.
After watching him score a hat-trick in an honor match against Qatar (deciding who was going to the last in the group – Portugal won 6-0) his ability to capitalize on opponents mistakes was the obvious to pop into one’s mind. But a more close analyses, show a new kind of player (probably juts motivated by the awesome showdown in front of the goal-keeper), Coentrão’s offensive play – besides three goals, he made some pretty decent passes to his team-mates – walked alongside a good tactical mentality, always helping his left back on the defensive tasks and recovering a couple of possessions.

Tip: If Fábio Coentrão keep’s the pace and concentration he showed on the last Portuguese game at Toulon 09, then the Portuguese left winger will became a good comeback to Benfica. But, while the talent is truly there, if he continues with the poor mentality he showed on his first couple of years as a pro, then he’s on his way to became just another flop from Portugal.

Alejandro Gomez another Argentinean talent

It seems like I’m getting some source of payment to talk about the Pampas youth talent, but the truth is simpler: they just keep on making new and excitant players. Alejandro Gomez is a recent addition to the San Lorenzo squad and was formed on Arsenal de Sarandí. Another amazing dribbler from Argentina, this 21 year old is another man to keep an eye on. Like a lot of his countrymen’s, he’s quick and light making it difficult to steal him the ball. Typically he likes to play on the offensive midfield and to appear on the box from the lines. He’s quick and talented when in possession, and pretty sleek on movements off-ball.
Brought in the beginning of the year to San Lorenzo for +/- 2 millions it will be difficult to European clubs to buy him this off-season. But, when you look to the money you’ll need to spend to buy names like Palacio or Buonanotte, you’ll get pretty happy with the quality/price ratio Alejandro Gomez as to offer. Besides his obvious talent, he’s still very young, which will give him a lot of chances to evolve as a player if he comes to Europe and became a regular choice in the National squad.

Tip: Not fit (yet) to be a regular in a high profile club, Gomez’s talent should award him with a presence in a mid-class European club, a mid-table from the Premier or an emergent force from the east (Ukraine or Russia). My guess is you’ll need to spend 5/7 millions to count with him in your team.

Who will catch Buonanotte?

After an amazing campaign in Beijing 08, Diego Bounanotte as made a high impact in European clubs, but he still remains at River Plate. This 21 year old, is a ‘Messi like’ player, with an awesome ability to dribble in the middle of opposition defense and an increased appetence to score goals. Obviously, with River’s poor international career and without being a National A regular, this young Argentinean as come to my attention in the Toulon Youth Festival that is going won.
He has grown up as a player and seems now ready to come to Europe. Last year we’ve read rumors about Villarreal, Aston Villa and Porto. This year, the Portuguese side seems to be the only referred in the newspapers, but we firmly believe some more teams will appear to try and snatch this Los Millonarios raw diamond. Short and light (1.60m/56kgs), Buonanotte uses his left foot in dazzling fashion, being able to crack any defense, although he’s got a slightly more ‘large’ touch then Messi, it’s also almost impossible to deprive him of the ball without conceding a foul. Besides that, he also adds a good direct free-kick form, especially in short range kicks.

Tip: Tactically he’s like a wonderer on the field, he still needs to learn when to help his teammates on defensive moves and the right time to pass the ball. Bottom-line, a new awesome product from Las Pampas that we can watch on display through this year’s Toulon tournament. Rumors tell will be blessed with his presence in European football in the upcoming season. Who will snatch Buonanotte? Nobody knows, but you can count on him to produce some impressive offensive moves.