What A Legend: Johan Cruijff
If number 14 brings Thierry Henry to mind, then here's a chance to improve your knowledge of the game. To me and many others, the most graceful player to ever play the beautiful game! He is synonymous with Total Football as well as being known for perfecting a skill named The Cruyff Turn, the man was a center forward who would drop deep into his own area confusing his marker or move to the wing where he would cause havoc. Back then, this was unheard of... 'Cruyff(as spelled outside the Netherelands) was known for his technical ability, speed and acceleration, but his greatest quality was vision, based on an acute sense of his team-mates' positions as an attack unfolded. The sports writer David Miller believed Cruyff superior to any previous player in his ability to extract the most from others. He dubbed him "Pythagoras in boots" for the complexity and precision of his angled passes and wrote: "Few have been able to exact, both physically and mentally, such mesmeric control on a match from one penalty area to another."
He is rated by many to be in the same league as Pele and Maradona.
This is a dribbling compilation I found on youtube and it'll give you an idea of what I mean by graceful:
Know your game's history and educate yourself about the genius of Johan Cruyff such as achievements, stats and career history.
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Speak of the devil... 'Almost is nothing' says Mourinho
5/25/08
Jose Mourinho has described Chelsea's season as 'really bad' and insists the London club's campaign could only be described as great by someone with 'the philosophy of a loser'.
The former Chelsea boss was speaking before his successor Avram Grant was sacked, but was critical of the 52-year-old Israeli's short stint in charge at Stamford Bridge.
Mourinho, when asked if the season had been a good one as depicted by Grant, told The Observer: 'That depends on your philosophy of leadership.
'In my philosophy it was a very bad one because in football 'almost' means defeat and Chelsea almost won the Carling Cup, almost won the Champions League and almost won the Premier League. Almost is nothing.
The former Chelsea boss was speaking before his successor Avram Grant was sacked, but was critical of the 52-year-old Israeli's short stint in charge at Stamford Bridge.
Mourinho, when asked if the season had been a good one as depicted by Grant, told The Observer: 'That depends on your philosophy of leadership.
'In my philosophy it was a very bad one because in football 'almost' means defeat and Chelsea almost won the Carling Cup, almost won the Champions League and almost won the Premier League. Almost is nothing.
Read the full story from Soccernet here.
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The "Special" Archive
I've decided to post memorable moments until the Special One is back in action. Enjoy!
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New Music...
5/24/08
Usher's new album will be out May 27th and it's definitely hot. The album is more vocal than others and at the same time doesn't fall behind beat wise. Overall, it's lyrically more mature, so no money, cash, hoes songs... Definitely something you can listen to with your girl and if you don't have one, it'll get you closer to achieving that.
It's hard to point out the best songs as most of them are really good, but if I have to highlight a few, here they are:
Love In This Club - Who doesn't know this?
Moving Mountains
Best Thing - All I'm gonna say is: Jay-Z!!
Love In This Club Part 2 with Beyonce and Lil Wayne - Hot!
Anyway... It's good music people!
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Monta Soccer: Introducing Real Street Style
Street brand with talent and quite a bit of style, I actually ordered the Flamengo Orrie Polo and it's a good looking piece. Talent wise, they sponsor Street Legends such as Vaantje, Djudju, Orry, Wasi, the Pinto bros and Zaid, not to mention their freestylers who are ridiculous with the ball. Edgar Davids is the man behind the scenes, and these guys have already been all over the World with a TV show called Street Legends, where they faced local opponents wherever they landed. From Amsterdam to London, all the way to Rio.
You can check them out here: Monta
More from them coming soon...
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Video: Fabregas: Cool Under Pressure
5/23/08
DO NOT try this at home boys & girls. Clip from the Cesc Fabregas show.
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Video: Nike Uniforms 2008
New Nike 2008 Uniforms Videos. Here's a preview of what you will see your Nike Athletes wearing this summer.
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Robinho's Agent In London
5/22/08
The Blues may get a big gift after losing the CL final this past Wed. According to Spanish papers, the forward's agent, Wagner Ribeiro, is currently in London listening to offers. The price: £23 million. But apparently Chelski have got serious competition. Even though they were the first ones to show interest, the papers say the Red Devils as well as the Gunners are on to him already. However, if Robinho ends up at Stamford Bridge, the move would benfit Barcelona who are interested in the signing of Malouda, who in turn has manifested about his desire to leave England.
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AC Milan target Drogba, Eto'o and Adebayor
One of the four. They are all perfect,"said AC Milan coach Carlo Ancelotti.
He also said to expect 6-7 new signings to AC Milan and he refused to comment on the possibility of Ronaldinho playing for AC MIlan.
"He's a great champion and Milan always looks at champions, but whether he's coming is not a question to ask me."
Full story here.
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