Atletico de Madrid

[Freddy Adu]

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he was the kid - Jose Aguas the captain carried when they won the two european CL
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ALSO THE NEPHEW OF RAUL AGUAS

1994/95 ReggianaEst.Amadora
1993/94 Benfica
1992/93 Benfica
1991/92 Benfica
1990/91 Benfica
1989/90 FC Porto
1988/89 FC Porto
1987/88 Benfica
1986/87 Benfica
1985/86 Benfica
1984/85 Portimonense
1983/84 Portimonense
1982/83 Atlético
1981/82 Sesimbra

Histórico como treinador
Época Equipa
2005/06 Sp. Braga
2004/05 Sp. Braga
2003/04 Sp. Braga
2000/01 V.Setúbal
1999/00 V.Setúbal

Época

[Freddy Adu]

Behind the Badge: Undefeated youth



Bryan Arguez and the U.S. U-20 national team had a very successful tournament.

D.C. United's U-17 youth development team remains undefeated as it leaves the group stages of the Soccer United Marketing's inaugural youth development soccer tournament, SUM U-17 Cup. The United boys upheld the D.C. United legacy of success of the first team by kicking off the tournament with a 3-1 victory against Colorado. Shane Cooke notched two goals and Shane Murnane added the third. Murnane scored again in the team's second game of the tournament, a 2-2 draw with Columbus Crew on Saturday. Marcus Douglas also scored a goal. "As a staff we were pleased to keep the unbeaten record going into the third game against Salt Lake," said coach Chris Megaloudis, "but we believed we should have left with three points after leading the Crew twice."
The team got such a result on Monday with a stunning 4-0 shutout against Salt Lake. The team took the lead in the first half off of a goal by Mike Funes, who was assisted by goalkeeper Bill Hamid. The second half got off to a quick start as forward Chris Hegngi scored after a nice build up through the D.C. midfield. The scoring was rounded out by Shane Cooke and William "JR" Bioh.
With the win, the team is assured first place in the group and a spot in the semifinals. Following the draw, United learned that it will play the Los Angeles Galaxy U-17s Tuesday evening. Should the team advance, they will play in the championship game on Thursday.
Arguez returns
United midfielder and U.S. U-20 men's national team member Bryan Arguez returned to full training Tuesday after national team duty in Canada for the U-20 FIFA World Cup. The United States had a strong start and remained undefeated in its group after a 1-1 draw with Korea, a 6-1 victory over Poland and a 2-1 win against Brazil. The team played well in its 2-1 victory over Uruguay in the round of 16, but were defeated in the quarterfinals 2-1 by Austria in overtime.
Legends at RFK
Jaime Moreno was not the only Latin American soccer legend at RFK on Saturday. Teofilo "Nene" Cubillas of Peru and Gilberto Yearwood of Honduras were honored before United's home game last Saturday against FC Dallas after attending D.C. United's second annual Latin American Festival, a celebration of Latin American culture, music and sport that took place at RFK Stadium before the game.
Cubillas, nicknamed "El Nene" (the Baby), started his professional soccer career with Peruvian club Alianza Lima at the early age of 16. At just 20 years old, Cubillas led Peru to the quarterfinals of the 1970 World Cup and was later named the South American Footballer of the Year in 1972. He played in three World Cup finals ('70, '78 and '82) and is the seventh leading scorer in World Cup History with 10 goals. Currently he works for FIFA as a member of their Technical Study Group covering the last three Gold Cups as well as last year's WC 06 in Germany.
Yearwood, a gifted central defender, has been recognized as one of Honduras' best soccer players. He played for the Honduras national team in the 1982 World Cup and was an essential component of the national team in many FIFA matches until his retirement in 1993. Currently, he is the head coach of Atletico Olanchano in the Honduran first division.

[Freddy Adu]

Behind the Badge: Undefeated youth



Bryan Arguez and the U.S. U-20 national team had a very successful tournament.

D.C. United's U-17 youth development team remains undefeated as it leaves the group stages of the Soccer United Marketing's inaugural youth development soccer tournament, SUM U-17 Cup. The United boys upheld the D.C. United legacy of success of the first team by kicking off the tournament with a 3-1 victory against Colorado. Shane Cooke notched two goals and Shane Murnane added the third. Murnane scored again in the team's second game of the tournament, a 2-2 draw with Columbus Crew on Saturday. Marcus Douglas also scored a goal. "As a staff we were pleased to keep the unbeaten record going into the third game against Salt Lake," said coach Chris Megaloudis, "but we believed we should have left with three points after leading the Crew twice."
The team got such a result on Monday with a stunning 4-0 shutout against Salt Lake. The team took the lead in the first half off of a goal by Mike Funes, who was assisted by goalkeeper Bill Hamid. The second half got off to a quick start as forward Chris Hegngi scored after a nice build up through the D.C. midfield. The scoring was rounded out by Shane Cooke and William "JR" Bioh.
With the win, the team is assured first place in the group and a spot in the semifinals. Following the draw, United learned that it will play the Los Angeles Galaxy U-17s Tuesday evening. Should the team advance, they will play in the championship game on Thursday.
Arguez returns
United midfielder and U.S. U-20 men's national team member Bryan Arguez returned to full training Tuesday after national team duty in Canada for the U-20 FIFA World Cup. The United States had a strong start and remained undefeated in its group after a 1-1 draw with Korea, a 6-1 victory over Poland and a 2-1 win against Brazil. The team played well in its 2-1 victory over Uruguay in the round of 16, but were defeated in the quarterfinals 2-1 by Austria in overtime.
Legends at RFK
Jaime Moreno was not the only Latin American soccer legend at RFK on Saturday. Teofilo "Nene" Cubillas of Peru and Gilberto Yearwood of Honduras were honored before United's home game last Saturday against FC Dallas after attending D.C. United's second annual Latin American Festival, a celebration of Latin American culture, music and sport that took place at RFK Stadium before the game.
Cubillas, nicknamed "El Nene" (the Baby), started his professional soccer career with Peruvian club Alianza Lima at the early age of 16. At just 20 years old, Cubillas led Peru to the quarterfinals of the 1970 World Cup and was later named the South American Footballer of the Year in 1972. He played in three World Cup finals ('70, '78 and '82) and is the seventh leading scorer in World Cup History with 10 goals. Currently he works for FIFA as a member of their Technical Study Group covering the last three Gold Cups as well as last year's WC 06 in Germany.
Yearwood, a gifted central defender, has been recognized as one of Honduras' best soccer players. He played for the Honduras national team in the 1982 World Cup and was an essential component of the national team in many FIFA matches until his retirement in 1993. Currently, he is the head coach of Atletico Olanchano in the Honduran first division.

[Freddy Adu]

Benfica

Simão no Atlético de Madrid

Simão vai jogar no Atlético de Madrid nos próximos cinco anos. O clube espanhol já chegou a acordo com o Benfica para a cedência do passe e a SAD encarnada irá receber 20 milhões de euros mais dois jogadores. A vontade do jogador era sair, o Benfica respeitou essa decisão.

ASF No total, a operação acaba por ultrapassar os 25 milhões da cláusula indemnizatória, valor desde sempre exigido pelos encarnados para autorizar a transferência. Era inevitável. Simão Sabrosa vai ser jogador do Atlético Madrid. Já não marcará presença no treino do Benfica desta manhã, altura em que estará já a caminho da capital espanhola, onde, depois de cumpridos os exames médicos, assinará um contrato válido para as próximas quatro ou cinco temporadas (a duração do vínculo apenas será discutida durante o dia de hoje). Simão parte, mas chegará um substituto de peso que deverá ser anunciado nas próximas 24 a 48 horas e nada terá a ver com os jogadores que chegarão do Atlético. (Leia mais pormenores sobre a transferência de Simão para o Atlético de Madrid em A BOLA de hoje).

[Freddy Adu]

At Madrid reach agreement with Benfica and double the player salary
to 4.8 million euros a year

400 thousand euros a month, a offer the couldn't be refuse
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Simão no Atlético por 20 milhões de euros
RICARDO LEMOS

Simão Sabrosa será reforço do Atlético de Madrid, num negócio que renderá 20 milhões de euros ao Benfica, mais dois jogadores escolhidos da lista de dispensas do emblema “colchonero”. Ao fim de duas semanas de negociações, os dirigentes do Atlético conseguiram um acordo com o Benfica para a aquisição do camisola 20 da Luz, a quem oferecem um contrato válido pelas próximas cinco temporadas. Há muito que o nome do internacional português estava no topo da lista de prioridades do segundo mais emblemático emblema da capital espanhola, mas as ofertas apresentadas nunca foram ao encontro das pretensões de Luís Filipe Vieira e do próprio Simão – o avançado português só estava na disposição de sair da Luz, caso lhe apresentassem uma proposta irrecusável do ponto de vista financeiro. Os “colchoneros” não facilitaram e ontem, ao final do dia, fixaram a oferta nos 25 milhões de euros e ofereceram, ao atleta, uma verba irrecusável de 400 mil euros por mês, proposta que duplica o vencimento que o atleta aufere no Estádio da Luz – e ele já era o jogador mais bem pago do plantel encarnado.

O internacional português viaja hoje para Madrid, na companhia do empresário Jorge Mendes, que, além de representar o atleta, mediou as negociações entre os dois emblemas, para realizar os habituais testes médicos e assinar o contrato, faltando pouco para se juntar aos portugueses Zé Castro, Costinha e Maniche no Atlético de Madrid.


Voltar a Espanha pela porta grande

Seis anos depois de ter deixado o futebol espanhol e o Barcelona, onde alinhou duas temporadas, Simão volta ao futebol do país vizinho, desta feita para representar o Atlético de Madrid. Na capital de Espanha, o internacional português procurará impor-se, como não foi capaz de fazer na Catalunha, onde teve apenas sucesso relativo. De facto, Simão chegou ao Barcelona com apenas 19 anos, e a verdade é que os catalães não lhe deram o tempo suficiente para crescer enquanto jogador, vendendo-o ao Benfica em 2001. Nas duas temporadas que passou ao serviço dos "blaugrana", o internacional português nunca foi uma aposta consistente de Louis van Gaal, o então treinador do "Barça", que preferia utilizá-lo como extremo-direito, no lugar que antes fora de Figo. Ainda assim, Simão disputou 46 jogos no campeonato espanhol, apontando três golos.


Carreira encarnada conta com três títulos

Simão regressou a Portugal em 2001/02, depois de duas épocas ao serviço do Barcelona, e provou desde logo a sua utilidade no Benfica. O camisola 20 assumiu-se imediatamente como titular do clube da Luz e acabou por ostentar a braçadeira de capitão três anos depois, sinal evidente da sua influência no Benfica, onde cumpriu um total de 230 partidas, entre Campeonato, Taça de Portugal, Supertaça e competições europeias. No entanto, o internacional português não se limita a números impressionantes em termos de jogos, revelando também uma capacidade goleadora acima da média. Em seis temporadas ao serviço do emblema encarnado, Simão obteve um total de 95 golos.

O camisola 20 abandona ainda o Benfica com o currículo recheado de títulos, tendo conquistado um Campeonato, em 2004/05, uma Taça de Portugal, em 2003/04, e uma Supertaça, em 2005/06.


Nuno Gomes passa a ser o capitão

Com a saída de Simão para o Atlético de Madrid, Nuno Gomes passa a ser o dono da braçadeira de capitão dentro do plantel encarnado. O avançado já era o primeiro subcapitão de equipa, mas a transferência do camisola 20 permite-lhe a subida ao primeiro posto da hierarquia. Uma ascensão natural, dado que o avançado internacional português vai cumprir a sua nona época – sexta consecutiva – na Luz. No que diz respeito aos subcapitães, estes continuarão a ser Petit e Luisão, por esta ordem. Uma vez que anteriormente estavam definidos quatro possíveis capitães, é provável que venha a ser escolhido um quarto jogador para exercer o lugar, sendo Rui Costa o mais forte candidato.

[Freddy Adu]

Simão Sabrosa será reforço do Atlético de Madrid, num negócio que renderá 20 milhões de euros ao Benfica, mais dois jogadores escolhidos da lista de dispensas do emblema “colchonero”.

[Amo-te Benfica]

I have lost ALL respect I ever had for Simao. He was once my favouite player, but now he can get fucked. If he had gone to one of the best teams in Europe, I'd take iton the chin and think ok, he's done his best for Benfica, he's given everything we just haven't won enough to make him stay. But the fact is, he's gone to a team I consider not better than Benfica. A team that is not even playing Champions League football, if Simao wants to be recognised as one of the best players in Europe, he needs to play in Europes premier competition. This shows a total lack of ambition, he could have furthered his career so much more at a team like Valencia and Liverpool who compete for honours every season. Now, it seems to me that he is a money-grabbing, selfish ****.

I never could have expected this of him, he has been loyal to Benfica throughout, been a great captain and could have ended up as being one of our real legends. I don't see that anymore, not after tthis when he's ditched us for a team like Atletico.

As I said, I would have taken it if he'd gone to a Real Madrid, Liverpool, etc, he didn't exactly lack suitors. But the fact that he has gone for money really disgusts me.

[Oscar Cardozo]

Beletti on loan from Barcelona, I like the kid Di Maria was very impressived with
U 20 Argentina world cup team
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Belletti e Di Maria são reforços
RICARDO LEMOS

Belletti, defesa-direito do Barcelona, e Di María, avançado esquerdino dos argentinos do Rosário Central, serão jogadores do Benfica, estando previsto que, no início da próxima semana, já comecem a trabalhar sob as ordens de Fernando Santos na Caixa Futebol Campus, no Seixal. Segundo O JOGO apurou, o defesa brasileiro, com estatuto de comunitário, uma vez que tem passaporte italiano, será emprestado um ano pelos catalães, num negócio que há alguns dias estava a ser tratado entre os presidentes dos dois clubes. Belletti, que defrontou o Benfica na época de 2005/06, nos quartos-de-final da Liga dos Campeões, acabou mesmo pode ser determinante na carreira dos "culés", uma vez que apontou o golo vitorioso na final contra o Arsenal. O ingresso do experiente defesa (tem 31 anos) permitirá ao treinador encarnado ter uma opção mais do que válida para um posto em que apenas contava com Nélson.

Di María é um jovem esquerdino que despontou para a ribalta recentemente, ao sagrar-se, no Canadá, campeão do mundo de Sub-20, ao serviço da Argentina. Com apenas 19 anos, o avançado esteve em destaque ao apontar três golos na competição (frente a Panamá, Polónia e Chile, sendo que, neste jogo, se tratou de um tento memorável), tendo despertado o interesse do Arsenal, clube com o qual os responsáveis do Rosário Central mantinham negociações. Os encarnados, no entanto, foram mais céleres nas conversações e acertaram a aquisição do avançado, que irá assinar um contrato válido pelos próximos cinco anos – os valores da operação ainda não são conhecidos.

Em poucas horas, os responsáveis encarnados asseguram dois reforços de peso para o plantel encarnado, permitindo a Fernando Santos ter mais soluções, e conseguem amenizar de forma assinalável (com a aquisição de Di María) a saída ciclópica de Simão para o Atlético de Madrid.


Bilhete de identidade

Nome: Juliano Haus Belletti
Data de nascimento: 20 de Junho de 1976 (31 anos)
Naturalidade: Cascavel
Nacionalidade: brasileira (passaporte italiano)
Posição: lateral-direito
Altura: 1, 79 m
Peso: 74 kg
Palmarés: Campeão do Mundo (2002), Liga dos Campeões (2005/06), campeão de Espanha (2004/05 e 2005/06), Supertaça de Espanha (2005/06 e 2006/07), vencedor do Torneio Rio-São Paulo (2001) e campeão estadual (1994 e 1999, campeão mineiro; 1998, 2000 e 2002, campeão paulista)
Clubes representados: Cruzeiro (1994 e 1995), São Paulo (1996, 1997, 1998, 2000, 2001 e 2002), Atlético Mineiro (1999), Villarreal (2002/03 e 2003/04), Barcelona (2004/05, 2005/06 e 2006/07).


Bilhete de identidade

Nome: Ángel Fabián Di María
Data de nascimento: 14 de Fevereiro de 1988 (19 anos)
Naturalidade: Rosário (Santa Fé)
Nacionalidade: argentina
Posição: avançado (esquerdino)
Altura: 1,79 m
Peso: 64 kg
Estreia na I Divisão: 14 de Dezembro de 2005 (Rosário Central – Independiente)
Títulos conquistados: campeão do Mundo Sub

[egypt man]

martin petrov the bulgarian and atletico madrid playmaker has made a move to the citizens this will surely get the man city going after a dissapointing season maybe the problem is that they have too many foreign players

[egypt man]

martin petrov the bulgarian and atletico madrid playmaker has made a move to the citizens this will surely get the man city going after a dissapointing season maybe the problem is that they have too many foreign players

[Freddy Adu]

Atletico Madrid sending two players to Benfica for Simao
tribalfooball.com - July 27, 2007

Atletico Madrid are expected to confirm today that two players will move to Benfica as part of Simao Sabrosa's £15 million return to Spain. Former Barcelona winger Simao is expected to be unveiled today by Atletico after undergoing a medical and putting pen to paper on a four-year contract.
Marca says two players will move to Benfica in part-exchange. Portuguese duo Ze Castro, who attracted an inquiry from Chelsea earlier this summer, and Costinha are tipped to be the two in question.
"I am very happy to be in Madrid, I come to Atletico to succeed in Spain," declared Simao at Madrid airport yesterday.

[Freddy Adu]

Atletico Madrid sending two players to Benfica for Simao
tribalfooball.com - July 27, 2007

Atletico Madrid are expected to confirm today that two players will move to Benfica as part of Simao Sabrosa's £15 million return to Spain. Former Barcelona winger Simao is expected to be unveiled today by Atletico after undergoing a medical and putting pen to paper on a four-year contract.
Marca says two players will move to Benfica in part-exchange. Portuguese duo Ze Castro, who attracted an inquiry from Chelsea earlier this summer, and Costinha are tipped to be the two in question.
"I am very happy to be in Madrid, I come to Atletico to succeed in Spain," declared Simao at Madrid airport yesterday.

[Freddy Adu]

Spurs to try again for Chelsea winger Wright-Phillips
tribalfooball.com - July 27, 2007

Tottenham are expected to step up their pursuit of Chelsea winger Shaun Wright-Phillips this weekend. The Mirror says Wright-Phillips is understood to be the latest target for Spurs now that Chelsea have returned from their American tour.
Tottenham's pursuit of SWP is sure to accelerate after they were beaten by Manchester City this week for former Atletico Madrid winger Martin Petrov.

[Freddy Adu]

Spurs to try again for Chelsea winger Wright-Phillips
tribalfooball.com - July 27, 2007

Tottenham are expected to step up their pursuit of Chelsea winger Shaun Wright-Phillips this weekend. The Mirror says Wright-Phillips is understood to be the latest target for Spurs now that Chelsea have returned from their American tour.
Tottenham's pursuit of SWP is sure to accelerate after they were beaten by Manchester City this week for former Atletico Madrid winger Martin Petrov.

[Oscar Cardozo]

Emirates Cup: Wenger Pleased With Van Persie

Wenger used Arsenal's two Emirates Cup matches against Paris Saint Germain and Inter Milan to experiment with his team selection, and was rewarded with two 2-1 victories and a handsome piece of silverware.
The Gunners were inscintillating form against Italian champions Inter, but had to come from behind to clinch a deserved victory, with Robin van Persie scoring a brilliant late winner, dragging the ball back inside his marker with a dazzling sleight of foot before crashing the ball into the net.
"It was a great goal, but it was a great team performance," said Wenger.
"We played well and that's the most important thing.
"We know Robin can score special goals and he did that again, but we created lots of chances, developed good team play, and played in the way we like to play at a good pace.
"In a physical championship like in England, you have to be ready."
Dutch striker Van Persie broke a metatarsal while scoring against Manchester United in January, and had missed the rest of the season.
He still finished as the club's top scorer with 13 goals - one more than departed captain Thierry Henry, who had also been sidelined for much of last season.
Wenger said: "We missed him and Thierry together last season. On the score sheet it was a bit too much."
Talking of their involvement for Arsenal last season in the Premiership alone, Wenger stressed: "Robin played 17 games last year and Thierry 16, 33 games together. Robin scored 11 goals in 17, Thierry 10 in 16. You could multiply that by two."
Wenger is hoping that his summer signing from Dinamo Zagreb, Croatian striker Eduardo da Silva, will be available for the Amsterdam Tournament later this week after an appeal to the Home Office for a work permit.
But the French tactician believes that Van Persie is ready to take on the burden of expectation now that Henry has left.
"The media always pick one or two out [superstars]. Who will it be? " the Arsenal manager reflected.
"The players who are picked out mustn't forget the team-play, the teamwork and that we must play as a team.
"That's not easy to resist when you're picked out as a star. But Robin can handle [the pressure on him to score the goals]."
Wenger also revealed that Arsenal forward Jose Antonio Reyes would not be returning to the Emirates Stadium after his loan period at Real Madrid.
Atletico Madrid are said to be leading the chase for Reyes, and Wenger said: "We will make an announcement shortly, but he will not come back here. I cannot tell you more than that at the moment."
And Wenger also insisted there was "no truth" in a report that he had already lined up former Newcastle and West Ham manager Glenn Roeder for the position of director of football with Arsenal.
"I like Glenn Roeder, but I've not met with him," he said.
"At the moment I've not decided to appoint him. He would feature on a list of candidates, though."
Beaten Inter Milan manager Roberto Mancini said he believed Arsenal have a bright future, although they may not yet be ready to challenge for the Premiership title.
"This team have so many young good players, but I am not sure if they will be able to compete with Chelsea and Manchester United [next season]," said Mancio.
"However, you never know in football because sometimes strange things can happen.
"I am sure, though, that this team has got a bright future."

[Oscar Cardozo]

Emirates Cup: Wenger Pleased With Van Persie

Wenger used Arsenal's two Emirates Cup matches against Paris Saint Germain and Inter Milan to experiment with his team selection, and was rewarded with two 2-1 victories and a handsome piece of silverware.
The Gunners were inscintillating form against Italian champions Inter, but had to come from behind to clinch a deserved victory, with Robin van Persie scoring a brilliant late winner, dragging the ball back inside his marker with a dazzling sleight of foot before crashing the ball into the net.
"It was a great goal, but it was a great team performance," said Wenger.
"We played well and that's the most important thing.
"We know Robin can score special goals and he did that again, but we created lots of chances, developed good team play, and played in the way we like to play at a good pace.
"In a physical championship like in England, you have to be ready."
Dutch striker Van Persie broke a metatarsal while scoring against Manchester United in January, and had missed the rest of the season.
He still finished as the club's top scorer with 13 goals - one more than departed captain Thierry Henry, who had also been sidelined for much of last season.
Wenger said: "We missed him and Thierry together last season. On the score sheet it was a bit too much."
Talking of their involvement for Arsenal last season in the Premiership alone, Wenger stressed: "Robin played 17 games last year and Thierry 16, 33 games together. Robin scored 11 goals in 17, Thierry 10 in 16. You could multiply that by two."
Wenger is hoping that his summer signing from Dinamo Zagreb, Croatian striker Eduardo da Silva, will be available for the Amsterdam Tournament later this week after an appeal to the Home Office for a work permit.
But the French tactician believes that Van Persie is ready to take on the burden of expectation now that Henry has left.
"The media always pick one or two out [superstars]. Who will it be? " the Arsenal manager reflected.
"The players who are picked out mustn't forget the team-play, the teamwork and that we must play as a team.
"That's not easy to resist when you're picked out as a star. But Robin can handle [the pressure on him to score the goals]."
Wenger also revealed that Arsenal forward Jose Antonio Reyes would not be returning to the Emirates Stadium after his loan period at Real Madrid.
Atletico Madrid are said to be leading the chase for Reyes, and Wenger said: "We will make an announcement shortly, but he will not come back here. I cannot tell you more than that at the moment."
And Wenger also insisted there was "no truth" in a report that he had already lined up former Newcastle and West Ham manager Glenn Roeder for the position of director of football with Arsenal.
"I like Glenn Roeder, but I've not met with him," he said.
"At the moment I've not decided to appoint him. He would feature on a list of candidates, though."
Beaten Inter Milan manager Roberto Mancini said he believed Arsenal have a bright future, although they may not yet be ready to challenge for the Premiership title.
"This team have so many young good players, but I am not sure if they will be able to compete with Chelsea and Manchester United [next season]," said Mancio.
"However, you never know in football because sometimes strange things can happen.
"I am sure, though, that this team has got a bright future."

[Oscar Cardozo]

Atletico de Madrid
Starters

N°	Name	Role
25	Leo Franco	Goalkeeper
2	Giorgos Seitaridis	Defender
14	Zé Castro	Defender
12	Fabiano Eller	Defender
3	Antonio López Barrios	Defender
11	Maximiliano Rodríguez	Midfielder
20	Maniche	Midfielder
6	Costinha	Midfielder
17	Martin Petrov	Midfielder
9	Fernando Torres	Striker
20	Sergio Agüero	Striker

Bench

N°	Name	Role
8	Gabi	Midfielder
7	Luciano Galletti	Midfielder
1	Iván Cuéllar Sacristán	Goalkeeper
19	Miguel	Midfielder
4	Mariano Andrés Pernía	Defender
15	José Jurado	Midfielder
23	Mista	Striker

[Freddy Adu]

Adu por horas
ACORDO DE CINCO ÉPOCAS PARA VAGA DE SIMÃO
O Benfica já tinha sondado Freddy Adu, o negócio estagnou nas últimas semanas mas, depois da saída de Simão para o Atlético de Madrid, as águias voltaram ao ataque pelo internacional Sub-20 dos Estados Unidos, com quem já têm um acordo para um contrato de 5 temporadas. O fecho do negócio, segundo apurámos, estará por horas.

Confirmada a partida do capitão, Fernando Santos perdeu um elemento que podia jogar como avançado. Por isso mesmo, o sector é reforçado. Notícias chegadas da América do Norte nos últimos dias relatam que o Benfica já chegou a acordo com a MLS, a Liga que organiza o campeonato e gere as transferências.

Em cima da mesa estarão certa de 2 milhões de euros pelo passe do jovem (18 anos) futebolista de origem ganesa, que se estreou com 14 anos nos relvados onde agora andam David Beckham e Abel Xavier.

O jogador terá rejeitado uma primeira proposta de contrato apresentada pelas águias mas instruiu o seu empresário no sentido de não fechar a porta ao Benfica. E foi precisamente por aí que as águias, após nova investida, chegaram a um entendimento, batendo emblemas interessados no futebol do atacante, como o Celtic de Glasgow.

[Freddy Adu]

Lágrimas na despedida
SIMÃO ESTEVE ESTA MANHÃ NO SEIXAL
Simão esteve esta manhã no Seixal para se despedir e na hora do adeus não conseguiu conter a emoção. O extremo reconheceu que foi na Luz que se tornou o "verdadeiro Simão" e promete que um dia irá voltar... para assistir aos jogos e, quem sabe, talvez para jogar.

Não fosse a saída para o Atlético de Madrid e amanhã estaria a celebrar seis anos de águia ao peito. O ex-capitão lembra a sua apresentação aos adeptos encarnados "com a bancada central praticamente cheia". Já sobre os anos seguintes em que representou o clube disse: "Em primeiro lugar quero agradecer ao presidente por ter confiado em mim, por me ter contratado numa altura em que fui uma aquisição cara. Muito obrigado pela confiança que demonstrou nestes seis anos, foram seis anos fantásticos durante os quais conquistámos três títulos. Passámos por momentos complicados, mas agora temos tudo isto, este centro de estágio maravilhoso, deve-se tudo ao presidente e ao seu sonho para o Benfica".

O extremo disparou, então com uma revelação: "Finalmente poderei utilizar as minhas cadeiras no estádio. Sou sócio e vou continuar a torcer pelo Benfica."

Num momento de despedida é preciso lembrar todos os que contribuíram para a sua formação enquanto jogador e homem, algo que Simão também fez. Agradeceu a quem o ajudou desde os tempos da escola Diogo Cão, passando pelo Sporting, adeptos, imprensa e... ao clube do seu coração: o Benfica! "Foi no Benfica que me tornei o verdadeiro Simão foi no Benfica. Foi onde me afirmei!"

Logo depois de ofertar a camisola que utilizou no último desafio, frente ao CLuj a Luís Filipe Vieira revelou o sonho que a partir de agora irá acalentar: "Assinei por quatro anos... Gostaria de voltar."

[Freddy Adu]

Vieira: «Simão é um grande homem»
PRESIDENTE ELOGIA EXTREMO NA HORA DO ADEUS
Luís Filipe Vieira teceu rasgados elogios a Simão Sabrosa durante a conferência de imprensa que encerrou o ciclo do capitão no Benfica.

"O Simão demonstrou hoje, mais uma vez, que além de ser um grande profissional é um grande homem. Todos os benfiquistas devem sentir orgulho por ele", começou por dizer Vieira que salientou: "A saída do Simão pode penalizar-nos muito e, por isso, os adeptos podem não estar satisfeitos, mas há dois anos que o Benfica prometia a Simão que poderia sair e no final tal não acontecia. Os benfiquistas querem um presidente com palavra e não um aldrabão. Disse que se a cláusula de rescisão fosse cumprida o deixaria sair e é por isso que o faço agora."

Ainda como forma de justificação acrescentou: "Por muito respeito que Simão tenha pelo Benfica, tem de pensar na sua família. Esta era a altura ideal de ele ir ao encontro do seu desejo. Sinto-mefeliz porque o Simão deu tudo ao clube e eu fui um homem de palavra."

Já sobre a nova aventura do extremo apontou: "Vai ser uma grande referência no Atlético."

[Freddy Adu]

Benfica move for Barcelona's Belletti
tribalfooball.com - July 29, 2007

Benfica are keen on Barcelona fullback Juliano Belletti. The Brazil international is on the outer at Barca and has expressed frustration over the lack of action he's seen in the last 12 months.
Benfica plan to use the cash raised from Simao's sale to Atletico Madrid to take Belletti to Portugal. The fullback still has over two years left on his current contract.

[Freddy Adu]

Benfica move for Barcelona's Belletti
tribalfooball.com - July 29, 2007

Benfica are keen on Barcelona fullback Juliano Belletti. The Brazil international is on the outer at Barca and has expressed frustration over the lack of action he's seen in the last 12 months.
Benfica plan to use the cash raised from Simao's sale to Atletico Madrid to take Belletti to Portugal. The fullback still has over two years left on his current contract.

[Freddy Adu]

Atletico Madrid president: Simao a world star
tribalfooball.com - July 28, 2007

Atletico Madrid president Enrique Cerezo was delighted to unveil Simao Sabrosa yesterday - the most expensive signing in the club's history.
"In Portugal he is an icon and one of the most important players for his country. And, mainly, for us he is one of the most important players who has given much to Portuguese soccer in these last years and we think that he will be the great reference of Spanish soccer in the coming ones," Cerezo said of the £15 million arrival from Benfica. "He is blessed with a great ability with the ball and extraordinary pace. That indicates that we are in the presence of a great talent of international soccer."
For his part, Simao said: "I must be grateful to Atletico Madrid in their efforts in my signing. I remember when I was with Barcelona, the Atletico fans were always very enthusiastic. And that remained with me.
"I can promise to you that I am going to work to help the club and to take it where it must be: among the top three of the Liga and to win titles. I am going to do everything I can to achieve this."

[Freddy Adu]

Atletico Madrid president: Simao a world star
tribalfooball.com - July 28, 2007

Atletico Madrid president Enrique Cerezo was delighted to unveil Simao Sabrosa yesterday - the most expensive signing in the club's history.
"In Portugal he is an icon and one of the most important players for his country. And, mainly, for us he is one of the most important players who has given much to Portuguese soccer in these last years and we think that he will be the great reference of Spanish soccer in the coming ones," Cerezo said of the £15 million arrival from Benfica. "He is blessed with a great ability with the ball and extraordinary pace. That indicates that we are in the presence of a great talent of international soccer."
For his part, Simao said: "I must be grateful to Atletico Madrid in their efforts in my signing. I remember when I was with Barcelona, the Atletico fans were always very enthusiastic. And that remained with me.
"I can promise to you that I am going to work to help the club and to take it where it must be: among the top three of the Liga and to win titles. I am going to do everything I can to achieve this."

[Oscar Cardozo]

Atletico Madrid Plot Stadium Move

The Vicente Calderon Stadium, which opened its doors in 1966, is set to close.

Madrid City Council and Atletico Madrid today signed an agreement that will begin demolition in the coming years, with a park set to take the place of the historic arena.

Mahou, the Madrid brewing giant, is also party to the deal, having a facility that borders the Vicente Calderon.

Madrid City Council is eager to demolish the centrally-located stadium in order to alter the path of the adjacent Manzanares river; with Atletico equally enthusiastic to move to a bigger location, this agreement was reached amicably.

Atletico hope to move to the upcoming Olympic Stadium (Estadio La Peineta), which would become their property in 2016. However, they hope to move in as tenants as soon as 2012, upon completion of the new ground.

Their new stadium will boast 73,000 seats, and increased parking and transportation facilities, the latter of which was a considerable factor. While the Vicente Calderon enjoyed nearby service from the excellent Madrid metro, lack of vehicular parking was a major concern and one hoped to be addresed by the new ground.

As the name suggests, the new Olympic stadium is being designed with Madrid's Olympic bid in mind. Should this succeed, Atletico would need to temporarily relieve ownership of the facility for the duration of the Games.

[ParkJiSung]

MADRID, July 31 (Reuters) - Villarreal have reached an agreement with Manchester United to sign striker Giuseppe Rossi on a six-year contract, the Primera Liga club said on Tuesday.

Rossi will take a medical and be presented at the Madrigal on Wednesday. Media reports have put the transfer fee at around 10 million euros ($13.7 million).

The 20-year-old American-born Italian spent the second half of last season on loan with Serie A side Parma, and scored nine goals to help them avoid relegation.

Rossi, an Italian under-21 international, joined United from Parma in July 2004 and last year signed a contract extension until 2010.

Villarreal have been on the hunt for a striker after selling Uruguayan top scorer Diego Forlan to Atletico Madrid for 21 million euros last month.

They finished fifth in the Primera Liga to earn a place in next season's UEFA Cup.

I hope the best for Rossi :laugh:

[ParkJiSung]

MADRID, July 31 (Reuters) - Villarreal have reached an agreement with Manchester United to sign striker Giuseppe Rossi on a six-year contract, the Primera Liga club said on Tuesday.

Rossi will take a medical and be presented at the Madrigal on Wednesday. Media reports have put the transfer fee at around 10 million euros ($13.7 million).

The 20-year-old American-born Italian spent the second half of last season on loan with Serie A side Parma, and scored nine goals to help them avoid relegation.

Rossi, an Italian under-21 international, joined United from Parma in July 2004 and last year signed a contract extension until 2010.

Villarreal have been on the hunt for a striker after selling Uruguayan top scorer Diego Forlan to Atletico Madrid for 21 million euros last month.

They finished fifth in the Primera Liga to earn a place in next season's UEFA Cup.

I hope the best for Rossi :laugh:

[Oscar Cardozo]

Originally Posted by Daniel

1st game of the 07/08 SuperLiga
Leixoes just got promoted, expect a sellout

Liga to decide if the game will be at the Mar stadium,
:.: Jornal Record :.:

Leixoes is unable to host Benfica in their own stadium for Week 1, due to construction that will not be completed in time. Bessa or Dragao are the possible options to host the game...Benfica reportedly looked into acquiring Portuguese Ze Castro from Atletico Madrid...

Here is a idea, Why not play game at stadium of light, this time and then in round 16 at the ocean stadium. Very simple.

[carpediem33880]

yea and i messed up the poll when i made it, i wanted it to end today

and i tried a vbet, but i screwed that up too, so oh well, but yea still lookin for an article, two other teams r playin, atletico de madrid and ajax, which is tied at 0-0 right now

[carpediem33880]

and ajax beat atletico de madrid 2-0