Has anyone else heard that Ruud Van Nistelrooy wants to leave United for Madrid? I can't find a link at the moment but i will post one as soon as i can. This is a stupid move we have too many world class forwards and we don't need anymore.

The Lampard Deal would be great but i don't see him leaving Chelsea any time soon

http://esportes.terra.com.br/interna/0,,OI569724-EI1945,00.html

Madrid have raised their bid to $25mil US.
Arsenal had outbid them yesterday, and so Madrid responded

http://esportes.terra.com.br/interna/0,,OI569724-EI1945,00.html

Madrid have raised their bid to $25mil US.
Arsenal had outbid them yesterday, and so Madrid responded

thank god.

and good news about RM B!! im so happy for them. i think they will do great in segunda.

:)

no news today. (so far) :nape:

http://esportes.terra.com.br/interna/0,,OI569724-EI1945,00.html

Madrid have raised their bid to $25mil US.
Arsenal had outbid them yesterday, and so Madrid responded

US 25m -> € 20m (C)

we shouldn't pay more than € 25m for him :rolleyes:

damn, there's next to nothing new today, i hate waiting :(

US 25m -> € 20m (C)

we shouldn't pay more than € 25m for him :rolleyes:

I agree with that.I think is a good deal.

it will be a good deal if we pay alot of money for robinho and he actually starts next season

i dont think we should pay that much to keep him in the bench :nape:

yea but even if he's on the bench next season, hes still very young and with Zidane likely to be retiring at the end of next season he will take Zidane's spot. And besides when he's older he'll be woth **** loads.

Wrong.

When on, there is no better player than Ronaldo in the world.

At the end of the year, Ronaldo was unstoppable. You make it seem as if Sheva is much better than Ronnie, that's false.

Damn right.

any news on the team or transfers ?

I heard that Madrid has made a final offer of 22M euro for Robinho and that Santos has to respond before the 8th of July. If Santos still refuse the offer then the deal is off....which means Madrid will end their interest in Robinho

1st Ramos & Garcia bid turned down
http://skysports.planetfootball.com/list.asp?hlid=287868&cpid=23&CLID=186&lid=&title=Real+close+on+duo&channel=spain

Hope Madrid can get them soon aswell as Robinho

I'd be in a tantrum if Robinho joins Arsenal.

I'd be in a tantrum if Robinho joins Arsenal.

Yeah me too....

Lot of news today.

http://www.marca.com/primeras/05/06/g0628.jpg

We have officially made a 15 million euro offer for Sergio Ramos. (http://www.marca.com/edicion/noticia/0,2458,648018,00.html) This is perfect if we keep our other three world-class CB's. Sevilla wants 20 million euros.


Juanfran wants to play for a team from La Primera. (http://www.marca.com/edicion/noticia/0,2458,648192,00.html) I think we should loan him somewhere, he is a great talent.


Italian rumors say that Real Madrid offered 18 million euros for Antonio Cassano. (http://www.marca.com/edicion/noticia/0,2458,648163,00.html) Please No. :nape:


Osasuna will not gift Pablo Garcia. (http://www.marca.com/edicion/noticia/0,2458,648092,00.html)


Robinho wants to sign before leaving Europe for Brasil. (http://www.as.com/articulo.html?d_date=20050628&xref=20050628dasdaiftb_2&type=Tes&anchor=dasftb)

Thanks for the news Rusi

Casano is a crybaby - I hate players like him.

thanks for the news antonio, i really hope we get ramos

(Y)

It'd be ideal if we got Ramos and kept Samuel, Helguera, Woodgate. Yellow Cards, injuries, etc. would not be a problem :)

If we could close out Robinho, Ramos, and Garcia transfers by the end of this/next week it would be perfect. I would be happy withthose transfers and if Florentino wanted he could get his Galactico, (Joaquin maybe) :D

im really confused about the Samuel situation. If he goes to Inter, and i think he probably will, is he going on loan or on a full time transfer?

if Samuel leaves, im pretty sure it's permanent. a loan deal seems unlikely.

i think Robinho's desire to go to Real Madrid, will be the key to his move. i hope he convinces Santos to let him go after Confederations cup final tomorrow. :)

good news about S. Ramos. i hope they accept.

(Y)

It'd be ideal if we got Ramos and kept Samuel, Helguera, Woodgate. Yellow Cards, injuries, etc. would not be a problem :)

If we could close out Robinho, Ramos, and Garcia transfers by the end of this/next week it would be perfect. I would be happy withthose transfers and if Florentino wanted he could get his Galactico, (Joaquin maybe) :D

i agree 100% with you rusi! :jambo:

as for samuel, i would think he would permenently gone, a loan makes no sense, playing for inter would not make him better in la liga, i say keep him

Hi guys, dont know if you remember me, I havent wrote here for a long time. But im back again (H)

It had been though times for Madrid (defeat against Juve, league for Barça); but there are many reasons for being hopeful: we are constructing a solid and equilibrated team since the arrival of Luxa and Sacchi; we had an excellent 2nd leg in La Liga, being the team that gained more points; we have our B team in 2nd division, so our youngster will be more prepared when we need them; we have our new training fields almost ready...

I know we will see Real raising again from the ashes; and we will be here to see it, my fellows madridistas.

HALA MADRID!!! :D

raising from the ashes?
come on man, you can't win it all...Madrid finished secong in la liga..

http://www.terra.com.br/istoegente/199/fotos/robinho_03.jpg
Very young Robinho :D

I hope Robinho deal will be finalized after Confederations Cup finale, but 25 millions is bit to much for so young and inexperienced player. And Teixeira must be very stupid if he believe that someone will pay 50 millions for Robinho.

Maybe someone seen this already but this clips are amazing:
Movie1 (http://www.hobbest.neostrada.pl/Robinho-dribble.mpg.mpeg)
Movie2 (http://www.hobbest.neostrada.pl/Robinho%20Clip%20By%20Lino%20Ribas.mpg)

Welcome back faceNside. long time no see! :ewan:

yeah i seen those, Parker. amazing skills. :O

Hi guys, dont know if you remember me, I havent wrote here for a long time. But im back again (H)

It had been though times for Madrid (defeat against Juve, league for Barça); but there are many reasons for being hopeful: we are constructing a solid and equilibrated team since the arrival of Luxa and Sacchi; we had an excellent 2nd leg in La Liga, being the team that gained more points; we have our B team in 2nd division, so our youngster will be more prepared when we need them; we have our new training fields almost ready...

I know we will see Real raising again from the ashes; and we will be here to see it, my fellows madridistas.

HALA MADRID!!! :D


faceNside, nice to see you back. You better stay around and post more.

:fool:

21 million euros is the final offer for Robinho. (http://www.as.com/articulo.html?d_date=20050628&xref=20050628dasdasftb_11&type=Tes&anchor=dasftbA00) Come On Santos :boyaka:


Guti recieved a call from Everton F.C. in England (http://www.as.com/articulo.html?d_date=20050628&xref=20050628dasdasftb_13&type=Tes&anchor=dasftbA00) I really hope not. :nape:


Diego Lopez will probably be our back-up keeper. (http://www.as.com/articulo.html?d_date=20050628&xref=20050628dasdasftb_7&type=Tes&anchor=dasftbA00)


also, Patetico Madrid got Mateja Kezman (http://www.marca.com/edicion/noticia/0,2458,648005,00.html)

thanks for the links rusi

facenside, good to see you back!

in addition to ramos, garcia and robinho, i hope we get diogo too, his versatility will help out a lot since he can play solari's spot or back up roberto carlos (adios bravo)

I hope Santos will accept Real Madrid last offer.I would be sad if he sign in an other team.

IMO Robinho is worth less than 21 million euros, but he has potential to be of the best

http://www.tribalfootball.com/images/helguera_spa_fr.gif

Barcelona shock move for Real Madrid's Helguera:

Barcelona are considering a shock move for Real Madrid defender Ivan Helguera.

The Spanish international is entering the final year of his contract at Real and has been told no talks over new deal will be considered by the club until November.

Helguera is a former Espanyol player and would have no problem returning to Barcelona to join the Spanish champs.

Barca chiefs won't make an offer for the defensive utility during this summer's transfer window and instead will try to secure him to a pre-contract in January ahead of a Bosman deal at the end of the season - just as they have done in recent weeks with deals for Mark van Bommel (PSV Eindhoven) and Santi Ezquerro (Athletic Bilbao).

Helguera's former Real coach, Fabio Capello, is also keeping tabs on the situation and would love to bring him to Turin to sign for Italian champions Juventus.

http://www.tribalfootball.com/images/cassano_roma_fr.gif

Juventus won't panic over Real Madrid £12M Cassano bid:

Juventus are refusing to panic after Real Madrid made a £12 million bid for AS Roma striker Antonio Cassano on Monday.

Real tabled the offer via fax and AS Roma chiefs are currently studying the proposal, knowing they must cash in on Cassano this summer or risk losing him for nothing next year as he comes out of contract.

Juve directors have shrugged off the offer, confident it is bluff from Real to kick Santos into action over the sale of Robinho.

Real have handed Santos a July 8 deadline to accept their £12 million offer for the Brazilian or they will turn their attentions elsewhere. Juve are convinced the Cassano bid is simply a ploy to force Santos' hand.

all sound like bollocks to me.

try not to post tribalfootball, its a crap site

i doubt helguera would go to barca even if he did leave .

- Any actual transactions yet?
- Helguera to Barca...pfff!!!
- Congrats to Real Madrid 'B'...I'm starting my career with them in FIFA 2006. :)

http://www.marca.com/primeras/05/06/g0629.jpg

Woodgate? :-P

Internacional?...

Diogo?

...it's probably nobody. :|

Speaking of Diogo...

I've tried to keep my FIFA 2005 career as realistic as possible. So I've added players like Carlos Diogo, Sergio Ramos, Robinho, (I sold Samuel to Fiorentina :( )

What would their current ratings be at the begining of the season:

Sergio Ramos (RCB)-20 y'old: att:72-74 mid:75-77 def:82-84
Carlos Diogo (RWB)-21? y'old: att:73-75 mid: 83-85 def:83-85

Would this be accurate guys? Anybody please :)

I play 3CB's, 2CM's, LWB, RWB, CAM, 2ST's w/ a defensive mentality... ;) @ Lexemburgo

http://www.marca.com/primeras/05/06/g0629.jpg
Woodgate? :-P

Since I understand about 2 words in spanish what does the title/article say - 1st sining or something like that ?

if it's woody at least it would once be a funny article

The title says "Here is the first signing"

In the body it says
"Centre-Back
International
has EU passport
cost 22 million
and passed his medical"

It's Woody !

:lui:

LMAO - I really hope Woody gets back to his best and stays injury free.

thanks Rusi

btw I read in my local newspaper that "Siemens Mobile" will step down at the end of the season from it's whole football sponsoring and that their "new owner company" of Siemens Mobile - BenQ would be the new shirtsponsors on the same terms that Siemens Mobile had with the teams if they wish to continue the deal.

So does that mean RM will get BenQ or will the stay with Siemens ? (Which was what I read before - that Siemens would "erease" the mobile slogan on the shirts)

http://www.marca.com/primeras/05/06/g0629.jpg

Woodgate? :-P

:boohoo: i hate this. The preseason starts in like 2 weeks and we haven't signed **** yet :nape: .

btw I read in my local newspaper that "Siemens Mobile" will step down at the end of the season from it's whole football sponsoring and that their "new owner company" of Siemens Mobile - BenQ would be the new shirtsponsors on the same terms that Siemens Mobile had with the teams if they wish to continue the deal.

So does that mean RM will get BenQ or will the stay with Siemens ? (Which was what I read before - that Siemens would "erease" the mobile slogan on the shirts)

yeah? :eek: i thought 'Siemens' (just Siemens) would be the main sponsor next season :(. do you have the logo of this 'BenQ' company, to see how would look in our kit?

Heres a quick mock up i just made of what the kit could look like if we had BenQ as our sponsers next season:

http://img181.echo.cx/img181/8208/benqshirt2ww.jpg

Heres a quick mock up i just made of what the kit could look like if we had BenQ as our sponsers next season:

http://img181.echo.cx/img181/8208/benqshirt2ww.jpg

omg, it looks horrible (not the pic, good work (Y) :p ). 'Siemens' looks better. :nape: mmm, and i thought Barca's away kit was ugly... (6)

Just to state

Siemens Mobile (was bought up by BenQ I think) and will 100% disappear on the Shirt.

Siemens could stay on as Shirtsponsor (since they still exist and just sold their Mobile Business)

IMO I hope it's gonna be BenQ

:hump: I love the mock up because they would play with my name on the Shirt (Ben) how cool would that be !!! *fingers crossed* hehe :clapwap:

i think the shirt looks pretty gay

Here's my try with BenQ logo:
http://img181.echo.cx/img181/6663/benq8iu.jpg

IMO Siemens looks much better

yes, Siemens looks so much better (Y)

Real Madrid Summer World Tour (http://www.marca.com/edicion/noticia/0,2458,648689,00.html)

July 8-13th: Trainings
July 14th: Madrid -> Chicago
July 16th: Real Madrid vs Chivas de Guadalajara (@ Soldier Field Stadium (http://www.worldstadiums.com/stadium_pictures/north_america/united_states/illinois/chicago_soldier.shtml))
July 17th: Chicago -> Los Angeles
July 18th: Real Madrid vs Los Angeles Galaxy (@ The Home Depot Center (http://www.worldstadiums.com/stadium_pictures/north_america/united_states/california/los_angeles_home_depot.shtml))
July 19th: Los Angeles -> Beijing (China)
July 23th: Real Madrid vs Beijing Gouan (@ Workers Stadium (http://www.worldstadiums.com/stadium_pictures/asia/china/beijing_worker.shtml))
July 24th: Beijing -> Tokyo (Japan)
July 25th: Real Madrid vs Tokyo Verdy (@ Ajimonoto Stadium (http://www.worldstadiums.com/stadium_pictures/asia/japan/kanto/tokyo_ajinamoto.shtml))
July 27th: Real Madrid vs Jubilo Iwata (@ Ajimonoto Stadium (http://www.worldstadiums.com/stadium_pictures/asia/japan/kanto/tokyo_ajinamoto.shtml))
July 28th: Tokyo -> Bangkok (Thailand)
July 29th: Real Madrid vs Thailand All Star (@ Rajamagala National Stadium (http://www.worldstadiums.com/stadium_pictures/asia/thailand/bangkok_rajamangala.shtml)*)
July 30th: Bangkok -> Madrid

* just guessing...

Great work man (Y)

I am putting that on the first page :fool:

July 16th: Real Madrid vs Chivas de Guadalajara (@ Soldier Field Stadium (http://www.worldstadiums.com/stadium_pictures/north_america/united_states/illinois/chicago_soldier.shtml))


Will be good!

Madrid should field all its defenders, just in case. (j/k) :)


Wish I lived closer to illinois... :(

Will be good!

Madrid should field all its defenders, just in case. (j/k) :)


Wish I lived closer to illinois... :(

hahahahaha

http://www.marca.com/primeras/05/06/g0629.jpg

Woodgate? :-P

yes indeed
it is woodgate, and they brought this article up cuz he started to practice with the ball...
now he practices with a soccer ball :rockman: :rockman:
(Thats wat says in Marca) :lui:

i feel very proud to announce our very first REAL signing:

PABLO GARCIA!! :lui:

http://www.marca.com/edicion/noticia/0,2458,648773,00.html

he said to Radio Marca: "i feel proud to wear Real Madrid's shirt"

!?

:confused:

EDIT :

YEAHHHH!!!!

We have someone !!


:rockman: :rockman:

Yey, I guess. :rolleyes:


















...wait, did you say Pablo Garcia. Bueh!!!

AS journalist must feel like crap right now... they have been talking about Pablo Garcia for the whole last month, but Marca takes the exclusive (H)

He will be officially presented as Real Madrid player on July 10th... along with Diogo, Ramos and Robinho, i hope. (6)

finally a new player!

i like what he brings to this team, he'll play a vital role as a defensive midfielder, either as a starter or backup

we now have 3 legit defensive midfielders (garcia, tommy and ivan), much much better compared to the start of last season

!?

:confused:

EDIT :

YEAHHHH!!!!

We have someone !!


:rockman: :rockman:

Your post made me laugh. I'm glad we signed someone too. HAHA....

Anybody going to the July 18th game vs. LA Galaxy? The only way you can buy tickets is if you buy other tickets for the NE Revolution game on the 14th, but I'm still buying them at $125 dollars. (H)

Ok, Confederations Cup is over, so BRING ON THE TRANSFERS
PS
Was I the only one reminded of the last Super Clasico by Brazil's performance today?

Hopefully the end of the Cup DOES bring all the transfers that have been dragged out aka Solari-Samuel to Inter and Robinho to Madrid. I can't wait for both deals. :D

haha, i want the robinho deal only (6)

i wanna keep samuel

Robinho speaks out!!

- "It's time to leave Santos (...) I will go back to Brazil, to talk to Texeira (Santos' president), and i hope he can understand me. I want to play in Real Madrid (...) It's the best place for a brazilian player, the best players play there, and i know Luxemburgo and how he works. Besides, i'm also thinking on my family's safety"

:lui: :lui:

Link (http://www.marca.com/edicion/noticia/0,2458,648851,00.html)

http://www.soccernet.com/images/england/20050615/robron_g.jpg

__________________________

http://www.as.com/portada/imgs/portadas/pablogarcia2906.jpg

The deal: €4m + a player (could be Borja)

Robinho speaks out!!

- "It's time to leave Santos (...) I will go back to Brazil, to talk to Texeira (Santos' president), and i hope he can understand me. I want to play in Real Madrid (...) It's the best place for a brazilian player, the best players play there, and i know Luxemburgo and how he works. Besides, i'm also thinking on my family's safety"

:lui: :lui:

Link (http://www.marca.com/edicion/noticia/0,2458,648851,00.html)

http://www.soccernet.com/images/england/20050615/robron_g.jpg


Good source (H)

Pablo Garcia's hunger for success in a big team, and c'on we're talkin about Madrid here...should make him even better than his days in Osasuna. :ewan:

I'm just being an ass about signing this guy before, but I'm happy for him because I know he'll be key in our team. (Y) @ Florentino...or whoever came up with this signing. Luxa? Sacchi?

Now that Pablo Garcia is gonna be a Real Madrid player i want the Robinho deal to be close already his word tell he really want to come to Madrid. :hump:

Pablo Garcia: €4m + Borja / 4 years deal (http://www.as.com/articulo.html?xref=20050630dasdaiftb_5&anchor=dasftb&type=Tes&d_date=20050630)

the deal will be officially announced as soon as Borja agrees to move to Osasuna.

Interview with Pablo Garcia (http://www.as.com/articulo.html?xref=20050630dasdaiftb_2&anchor=dasftb&type=Tes&d_date=20050630)

- "This is one of the happiest days of my career"
- "Diogo is a great player, i hope he joins us"

and talking about Diogo...

Diogo for €6m (http://www.as.com/articulo.html?xref=20050630dasdaiftb_4&anchor=dasftb&type=Tes&d_date=20050630)

The deal is closed, if River gets eliminated from Copa Libertadores today (força Sao Paulo (6) ), the signing will be announced tomorrow :jap: . there won't be any problems (like in Robinho's deal :rolleyes: ), because Diogo's "owner" is Paco Casal, Pablo Garcia's agent (6). River can't do anything to stop the deal :jambo: .

Pablo Garcia: €4m + Borja / 4 years deal (http://www.as.com/articulo.html?xref=20050630dasdaiftb 5&anchor=dasftb&type=Tes&d date=20050630)

the deal will be officially announced as soon as Borja agrees to move to Osasuna.

Interview with Pablo Garcia (http://www.as.com/articulo.html?xref=20050630dasdaiftb 2&anchor=dasftb&type=Tes&d date=20050630)

- "This is one of the happiest days of my career"
- "Diogo is a great player, i hope he joins us"

and talking about Diogo...

Diogo for €6m (http://www.as.com/articulo.html?xref=20050630dasdaiftb 4&anchor=dasftb&type=Tes&d date=20050630)

The deal is closed, if River gets eliminated from Copa Libertadores today (força Sao Paulo (6) ), the signing will be announce tomorrow :jap: . there won't be any problems (like in Robinho's deal :rolleyes: ), because Diogo's "owner" is Paco Casal, Pablo Garcia's agent (6). River can't do anything to stop the deal :jambo: .
I'm gonna start NUTTING', JK (H)

Diogo is great news, and for 6 (what currency? :( ) it's ever better news...

...grabs a towel. :fool:

The first time I will ever be rooting against my River Plate...but it's for Madrid. :)

euros (6)

i was so angry in the morning because we didn't have any signings, and now, we have signed Garcia, Diogo is very close and Robinho looks eager to play in Real Madrid :rockman:

Is this the Pablo Garcia who played with Milan?

If so, with Milan he was sh1t. We'll, Vieira was sh1t with Milan too so...

if by "played" you mean "used Milan shirt in less than 5 games", yes, it's the same (6)

he's doing better now, he isn't a super-great player, but he's good and i'm sure he will be an excelent replacement for Gravesen. And the deal is awesome: 4m + getting rid of Borja (priceless). :fool:

he's doing better now, he isn't a super-great player, but he's good and i'm sure he will be an excelent replacement for Gravesen. And the deal is awesome: 4m + getting rid of Borja (priceless). :fool:True dat. Gravesen is gonna get a lot of yellows, with Garcia we don't lose anything in the DM spot.

Great news!! Pablo will be a fantastic backup for Gravesen, and if we can get rid of Borja, we will have killed 2 birds with 1 shot :)

Robinho is decided to join Madrid, so i dont think Texeiro can hold him...

And were negociating very well... Diogo + Pablo = only 10 m... A bargain!! :lui:

I think that Owen should be sold to Chelsea, they'll buy him without hesitation. Anyway's, I just wanted to ask what the financial state of Real Madrid is,I'm assuming that they've lost money the last two seasons.

wow, great news about diogo as well, now things are getting interesting :rockman:

looks like robinho is only a matter of time, hopefully santos wont play games with his transfer fee

I think that Owen should be sold to Chelsea, they'll buy him without hesitation. Anyway's, I just wanted to ask what the financial state of Real Madrid is,I'm assuming that they've lost money the last two seasons.The last two season we've been signing 'galacticos' = $ from shirts sold. We're quite ok financially...thanx.

Someone wanna bust out the figures on this fool. :D

I think that Owen should be sold to Chelsea, they'll buy him without hesitation. Anyway's, I just wanted to ask what the financial state of Real Madrid is,I'm assuming that they've lost money the last two seasons.


huh? we have more money now than ever before :jambo:

rusi has the financial data to back it up if you'd like

19' River Plate 0-1 Sao Paulo :lui:

Diogo on his way to Madrid....

Real Madrid Economy 2004/2005 (http://www.soccergaming.tv/showthread.php?postid=1455121#post1455121) (rusi put in on the first page)

Im so HAPPY we have finally signed sum1 and that diogo is cumin soon :bouncy: and to be able to get Borja of the payroll in the process :ewan: is just :bob: and soon we will have :Bow: Robinho signed up. And then we can get are :drevil:Galactico:drevil: signed too. Finally some some gud news :rockman:

River plate tied it up, when are the dates of the next round if they do advance?

Madre de Dios...

Deposit :

2000: 10 million €
2001: 19 million €
2002: 153 million €
2003: 143 million €
2004: 169 million €


Debt in Banks :

2000: 104 million €
2001: 156 million €
2002: 6 million €
2003: 0 €
2004: 0 €


...2004: 169 million € (H)

Alright you lot, I'd like to know the deal with Sergio Ramos if you will.

river lost 3-2, diogo must be close

ronaldo speaks on robinho: 'robinho has a wonderful future'

http://www.as.com/articulo.html?d_date=20050630&xref=20050630dasdaiftb_1&type=Tes&anchor=dasftb

garcia signs today:

http://www.as.com/articulo.html?xref=20050630dasdaiftb_5&anchor=dasftb&type=Tes&d_date=20050630

gerrard and liverpool have not reached an agreement after a round of negotiations

http://www.as.com/articulo.html?xref=20050630dasdaiftb_3&anchor=dasftb&type=Tes&d_date=20050630

cover of marca, the new ronaldo: he wants to be the best in the world

http://www.marca.com/primeras/05/06/g0630.jpg

robinho is going back to brazil to talk to the president of santos to allow him to move to madrid :rockman: :rockman: :rockman: :rockman: :rockman:

http://www.marca.com/edicion/noticia/0,2458,648876,00.html

robinho: my desire is to play for real madrid

http://www.marca.com/edicion/noticia/0,2458,648851,00.html

interesting story developing, only one real madrid b player will tour with the first team: diego lopez...some others guys are mad because they want to be in the first team, not in segunda

http://www.marca.com/edicion/noticia/0,2458,648450,00.html

Great news about Pablo Garcia and Diogo. :)

Diogo is very universal player, he's in R. Carlos, Cafu type, can play in midfield and in defense on both side. We need player like that.

OMG! so much great news! :lui: :lui: :lui:

we FINALLY signed our first player!!!!!!!!!

Pablo Garcia deal is very good! only 4M euro + Borja.

Diogo for 6M euro is also a killer deal. that kid is fantastic, and as Parker said. very universal.

im still waiting for this guy!!

http://www.aftonbladet.se/sport/0506/30/SPORT-29s99-robfristor-56_368.jpg

shouldn't be long now! Teixeira is an ass. Robinho wants to play for Madrid and he's not letting him go. (for obvious reasons) but so much that Robinho has done for Santos....... :kader:


and on a side note.. did anyone catch Cicinho's amazing performance yesterday in Confed. Cup? maybe RUSI? :P jk, man.

id love to see him in Madrid someday. :)

i got some good news too:

Owen not for sale (http://skysports.planetfootball.com/Article.asp?id=288210)

for what team does Cicinho currently play?
I really like his performance against Argentina (3 assists)

for what team does Cicinho currently play?
I really like his performance against Argentina (3 assists)

Sao Paolo.
-----------------------------------
Figger (Robinho's agent): Robinho is a player of Real Madrid (http://www.as.com/articulo.html?d_date=20050630&xref=20050630dasdasftb_7&type=Tes&anchor=dasftb)

Figger says that there are no problems between Santos and Real Madrid. me and Robinho will fly to Madrid on next Monday to finish it up. we are all satisfied.

!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

i can see a triple presentation in the middle of next week.
ROBINHO - CARLOS DIOGO - PABLO GARCIA

:rockman:

Cicinho plays for Sao Paulo. Betis and Porto are interested in him.


Bye, Indiecito :ewan: :(

Inter sign Solari for €12m (http://www.ole.clarin.com/jsp/v3/pagina.jsp?pagId=1004622)

:rolleyes:

Samuel could stay in Madrid (http://www.ole.clarin.com/jsp/v3/pagina.jsp?pagId=1004626)

Pelé: "It will be fair if Robinho leaves Brazil, he deserves to play outside the country (aka, in Europe)" (http://www.marca.es/edicion/noticia/0,2458,648918,00.html)

gonna miss Santi.

*remembers his goal against Zaragoza at Bernabeu

:nape:

so far, 4 out:
Celades (?)
César (Zaragoza)
Borja (Osasuna)
Solari (Inter)

2 in:
Diego Lopez (Real Madrid B)
Pablo Garcia (Osasuna)

2 more to come:
Robinho (Santos)
Diogo (River Plate)

:jambo:

I feel sad that we lose Solari, i really like him. Best of luck for him!

Im gutted Solari has left, Contracts dont mean anything anymore, he only signed a new deal in January didn't he? :nape:

Robinho !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

That is great news to wake up to in the morning. :rockman:
-------------------------------
Come On Diogo, time to come


also, It is so sad to see Santi leave. He deserves olaying time though. And also, it is great that he only signed a contract in the winter or else this would have been a free transfer.

i it so sad to see solari go i going to miss his sister !!

Real Madrid (new font)
http://img15.echo.cx/img15/7231/realmadridhome7wr.jpg
http://img15.echo.cx/img15/378/realshort8xr.jpg
http://img15.echo.cx/img15/5944/realmadridaway7kb.jpg
http://img15.echo.cx/img15/4518/beckham236ww.jpg
http://img15.echo.cx/img15/9315/zidane53na.jpg


Possible new Real Madrid kits for this season.

I really don't like the font, the actual shirts aren't bad. I like Siemens mobile better than just Siemens.

:S

im so happy about Robinho's News :lui: :lui: :lui:

Also i cant wait we sign more ppl :)

Has Robson actually signed?

that away kit looks really good. Anyway so it looks like we are getting robinho (finally) :rockman: and pablo garcia hopefully we will get diogo. is it just me or have the joaquin rumors died ???

I wont believe Solari is going till any official confirmation is given.

Same about new jerseys, I dont believe any hypothesis till the new kit is shown just before the USA tour. (though I really love Curswine design)

so far, 4 out:
Celades (?)
César (Zaragoza)
Borja (Osasuna)
Solari (Inter)

2 in:
Diego Lopez (Real Madrid B)
Pablo Garcia (Osasuna)

2 more to come:
Robinho (Santos)
Diogo (River Plate)

:jambo:
Looks absolutely wonderful. (Y) I though Portillo was looking to move to Zaragoza too? Too bad D.Lopez will be the only from Madrid 'B' to come...I really wanted to se Javi Garcia and maybe Soldado. :(

Looks absolutely wonderful. (Y) I though Portillo was looking to move to Zaragoza too? Too bad D.Lopez will be the only from Madrid 'B' to come...I really wanted to se Javi Garcia and maybe Soldado. :(

Those are just the :drevil: official :drevil: deals, and the canteranos will stay in Real Madrid B :nape: some of them are really angry about that Link (http://www.as.com/articulo.html?xref=20050630dasdaiftb_7&type=Tes&d_date=20050630&anchor=dasftb). Juanfran, De La Red, Soldado and Arbeloa want to play in Primera... they're willing to leave Real Madrid if the club keeps them in Segunda :rolleyes: .

Confirmed: Samuel will stay in Real Madrid (http://www.as.com/articulo.html?d_date=20050630&xref=20050630dasdasftb_9&type=Tes&anchor=dasftbA00) :rockman:

Robinho's agent (another one!) says there isn't any deal yet (http://www.marca.es/edicion/noticia/0,2458,649043,00.html)

****, how many agents does he have?!?! :(

Robinho says goodbye to Santos' fans (http://www.marca.es/edicion/noticia/0,2458,649079,00.html)

i don't like the new fonts :( but the away kit looks great (6)

Those fonts on 'probably' new kits are really ugly. Siemens logo instead of Siemens Mobile means more whiteness so i like that (Y)
But I hope those jersey aren't real because I rather like black as away kit.

Juanfran, De La Red, Soldado and Arbeloa want to play in Primera... they're willing to leave Real Madrid if the club keeps them in Segunda :rolleyes:
Sad thing about that. I hope we will loan them at last instead of selling, they are too perspective to lose them especially Juanfran and Soldado IMO. And it's look like it will be very hard for Real Madrid B in Segunda. :rolleyes:

I hope they dont leave Madrid B now... If they really love Madrid they shouldnt. We need them to keep the team in Segunda.

And it would be smarter for them to play the whole season in Segunda than 5 minutes in primera with the first squad, doesnt it? Dont know why they are so angry.

BTW, Robinho says bye to Santos fans
http://www.marca.com/edicion/noticia/0,2458,649079,00.html

Those are just the :drevil: official :drevil: deals, and the canteranos will stay in Real Madrid B :nape: some of them are really angry about that Link (http://www.as.com/articulo.html?xref=20050630dasdaiftb_7&type=Tes&d_date=20050630&anchor=dasftb). Juanfran, De La Red, Soldado and Arbeloa want to play in Primera... they're willing to leave Real Madrid if the club keeps them in Segunda :rolleyes: .
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- Good luck to those who do abandon us to get to Primera.
- Ok, so Robinho hasn't signed...at first it was done in the winter for about 18 million. Then the season went on, and speculation about him coming at the end of the Brazilian season but he still played in Copa Libertadores which is now over of course ONLY to go to Germany to play Confereraciones. He saw his friend R.Carlos, they talked about how it was the **** to be at Madrid. The kid only dreams of Real Madrid as he has said just....TODAY. Now what do you think's gonna happen??? Santos is of course rightly pissed off! But Robinho has made his mind. He wants to keep wearing WHITE tees (H) ...but in Madrid. :) Before July 10 we'll have El Senor Robinho signed. Now it's on to those "galacticos"...

the question is @ Vince (speaking from the German side), Raikkonen (speaking from the intelligen poster from Chile), el senor Antonio-RUSI (speaking from the high mountains in Appalachia), Nuno (that Portugese guy), any of you guys living in Spain, and all you loosers who like to roam our thread. Yes, that's you vitu :)...

Will Madrid sign micHaEL baLLAcK or stEvEN gerRARD? I'm not asking you who YOU want ;)

Question isn't to me but I will answer :D
I think there are small chance that we sign Ballack and NO chance for Gerrard sign.

- Good luck to those who do abandon us to get to Primera.
- Ok, so Robinho hasn't signed...at first it was done in the winter for about 18 million. Then the season went on, and speculation about him coming at the end of the Brazilian season but he still played in Copa Libertadores which is now over of course ONLY to go to Germany to play Confereraciones. He saw his friend R.Carlos, they talked about how it was the **** to be at Madrid. The kid only dreams of Real Madrid as he has said just....TODAY. Now what do you think's gonna happen??? Santos is of course rightly pissed off! But Robinho has made his mind. He wants to keep wearing WHITE tees (H) ...but in Madrid. :) Before July 10 we'll have El Senor Robinho signed. Now it's on to those "galacticos"...

the question is @ Vince (speaking from the German side), Raikkonen (speaking from the intelligen poster from Chile), el senor Antonio-RUSI (speaking from the high mountains in Appalachia), Nuno (that Portugese guy), any of you guys living in Spain, and all you loosers who like to roam our thread. Yes, that's you vitu :)...

Will Madrid sign micHaEL baLLAcK or stEvEN gerRARD? I'm not asking you who YOU want ;)


Honestly, I don't want either one of them. Robinho is the Galactico in my opinion.

The Portuguese guy has spoken. Peace.

you didnt ask me but i dont want either

ballack is 29, a little too old for me

gerrard is good, but he's gonna cost way too much $$

YES!! Samuel is staying!! :D

Florentino will get his way and sign Gerrard, that's how I see it. We will keep buying galacticos for the next seasons...Adriano, Joaquin, and some of his Florentino's dreams might come true with Henry.

We have no room for them. Gravesen is the man I want in DMF. Plus we just got Pablo Garcia, so Gerrard and Ballack seem highly unlikely.

We have no room for them. Gravesen is the man I want in DMF. Plus we just got Pablo Garcia, so Gerrard and Ballack seem highly unlikely.Florentino wouldn't understand this...

i agree with Nuno. we dont need them at all. let Gerrard stay with Pool and Ballack can win Bundesliga with Bayern until he retires. :jambo:

ok, Ive been looking, but can someone define these players for me.
Diogo and Garcia.

What positions do they play in their old clubs and when in MAdrid are they starter quality?

Best news I've heard in a really long time ! (http://www.as.com/articulo.html?d_date=20050630&xref=20050630dasdasftb_9&type=Tes&anchor=dasftbA00)


Walter Samuel is STAYING !!!

Damn this week has been great for Real Madrid. I take back all the bad I've said in the last month. (6)

Ronni, I am still contemplating youor question. :fool: I'll answer it later.

I am not quite sure we all get all those player quite soon.

Gerrard is one of my favourite players and i would love to see him in madrid however we have no chance of geting him as he is about to sign a new contract. therefore i would have to go with Ballack

Noone of them. I agree with Nuno, the galactico is Robinho.

this has been a godd week for Real. I think that next week we will have Diogo signed, Pablo Garcia presented and agreed fee's wit Santos and Sevilla for Robinho and Sergio Ramos :rockman:. Then we can get are Galactico. I'd like us to get a new backup keaper aswell just in case. Unless Diego is good enough, ive never really seen him play.

My Ideal Real Madrid 2005/2006

------------------Casillas------------------
Salgado--Helguera/Woodgate---Samuel----Carlos
------------------Gravesen----------------
Beckham-----------------------------Zidane
-------------------Raul--------------------
-----Owen/Robinho-----------Ronaldo---------

Bench:
-Diego Lopez
-Woodgate/Helguera
-Ramos
-Pablo Garcia
-Guti
-Diogo
-Robinho/Owen
-Portillo


Manager: Vanderlei Luxemburgo

that wud be off the hook :rockman: first time ive actually agreed 100% with someones line-up

My Ideal Real Madrid 2005/2006

------------------Casillas------------------
Salgado--Helguera/Woodgate---Samuel----Carlos
------------------Gravesen----------------
Beckham-----------------------------Zidane
-------------------Raul--------------------
-----Owen/Robinho-----------Ronaldo---------

Bench:
-Diego Lopez
-Woodgate/Helguera
-Ramos
-Pablo Garcia
-Guti
-Diogo
-Robinho/Owen
-Portillo


Manager: Vanderlei Luxemburgo
Yup, pretty much the same here. (Y) :)

I don't think we should attempt to sign either ballack or gerrard.

Gerrard has just won the Champions League Trophy and will want to defend it at Liverpool next year. Liverpool will also want to keep their paws on him and will only accept an outrageously high bid if they do decide to let go of him

Ballack on the other hand is getting a bit old, seems to be also happy in Germany, and is a bit overrated in my opinion. We at Real already have a great DM in Graveson, not to mention Guti who is also good in the defensive midfield role. If we acquire another defender we can afford to put helguera in DM to partner Graveson, so its not like if we are starving for playmakers and/or DMs

I think real needs to start getting more spanish players in its lineup b4 looking for overseas foreign pros. This season we should stop the Zidanes and pavones thingy. We need no more superstars, and we need neither ballack nor gerrard. Look at the last 5-8 league games for proof

I don't think we should attempt to sign either ballack or gerrard.

Gerrard has just won the Champions League Trophy and will want to defend it at Liverpool next year. Liverpool will also want to keep their paws on him and will only accept an outrageously high bid if they do decide to let go of him

Ballack on the other hand is getting a bit old, seems to be also happy in Germany, and is a bit overrated in my opinion. We at Real already have a great DM in Graveson, not to mention Guti who is also good in the defensive midfield role. If we acquire another defender we can afford to put helguera in DM to partner Graveson, so its not like if we are starving for playmakers and/or DMs

I think real needs to start getting more spanish players in its lineup b4 looking for overseas foreign pros. This season we should stop the Zidanes and pavones thingy. We need no more superstars, and we need neither ballack nor gerrard. Look at the last 5-8 league games for proof

I Agree we have the perfect replacement for figo in juanfran who can become one of the best.

i think Robinho should start over Owen. am i wrong or do anyone agree with me?

Maybe you should first look how well he adapts to the new league and the team. He did not play exceptionally at the Confed Cup imo.


Will Madrid sign micHaEL baLLAcK or stEvEN gerRARD? I'm not asking you who YOU want ;)
thaT's Up To mAdrId. If they offer Ballack a sh*tload of money he couldn't resist he will come, maybe in summer of 2006 for free.

Ballack's age doesn't matter. He can easily play on the same level for the next ~5 years.

i think Robinho should start over Owen. am i wrong or do anyone agree with me?

Sure. In fact I think we can get rid of Owen.

Ronaldo and him dont seem to play very good together, dont complement each other. Tell many how many assistances have Owen given to Ronnie, or how many wall pass (sp?) they do.

Thats because Owen strangely tends to play the same way that Ronaldo... Only runs up waiting the ball in his feet, having no dribble. The man alongside Ronnie must help him to improve his game. So I think we are wasting a spot in the XI, its like we had 2 LB, or 2 GK. And Robinho obviously is much more dinamyc that Owen, having better pass habilities.

So i think he fit much better escorting Ronnie in the front.

Robinho wont be a starter if he comes. He'll have to earn his spot, and it will take time before Ronaldo teaches him everything about burgers ;).

Sure. In fact I think we can get rid of Owen.
Disgusting.

Are you that far up your own ass?

Listen to Drvar, he seems to have a clue on things.

ok, let's see...

if Florentino calls me and says: "hey, i can sign either Ballack or Gerrard, who would you prefer?", i would say Gerrard, but only for €25m or less. (so, no :p).

my dream line-up (i repeat, dream):

------------------Casillas------------------
Salgado--Helguera--Samuel----R. Carlos
------------------Gravesen----------------
Beckham-----------------------------Raul
------------------Robinho----------------
---------Owen-----------Ronaldo--------

but the probable one would be:

------------------Casillas------------------
Salgado--Helguera---Samuel----R. Carlos
------------------Gravesen----------------
Beckham-----------------------------Zidane
-------------------Raul--------------------
-----Owen-----------Ronaldo---------

(the same we have been using lately...)

Bench
D. Lopez
Diogo
Woodgate
Pavon
Ramos
Garcia
Guti
Juanfran (or Figo, if he stays)
Robinho
+ some surprise signing

Robinho won't be a starter from the beginning of the season, unless he scores 20 goals or something in the summer tour. about Owen, we shouldn't sell him... we should sell Portillo. :jambo: (or loan him, i don't care).

Disgusting.

Are you that far up your own ass?

Have you read the rest of the post? I have given a reasoned argumentation. So, I dont think my opinion can be catalogued as disgusting by your side as I´ve never disrespected you.

PS: Perhaps ive expressed myself wrong. I dont mean get Owen out of Madrid, but out of the XI. In fact I think hes a good sub for Ronaldo, but he cant play with him in the front.

OFFICIAL BULLETIN: Pablo García and Diogo are already players of Real Madrid (http://www.realmadrid.com/articulo/comunicado_oficial_pablo_garcia_diogo_24150.htm)
After English player invasion now it's Uruguayans time ;)

And also :rolleyes:
http://www.as.com/portada/imgs/portadas/gerrard0107.jpg

**** the media trying to push this Galactico thing further. what the **** are we gonna do with Gerrard or Ballack? neither is a true AM or DM, and they just dont fit the system. Luxemburgo needs to tell Perez he doesnt need galacticos, we have enough. and HELL YEAH! to the signing of Pablo Garcia and Diogo! ******* excellent, all we need is Robinho now, come oooon. And maybe S. Ramos ;).

Im glad we have these 2 signings. Theyll give deep and solidity to the team.

Its weird how fast the negotation with Diogo has been. River was eliminated from Libertadores only 2 days ago.

Im glad we have these 2 signings. Theyll give deep and solidity to the team.

Its weird how fast the negotation with Diogo has been. River was eliminated from Libertadores only 2 days ago.

agree. a nice tranfer with Diogo - not 1000s of agents and co speaking and no big contract & fee negations. exactly what a transfer should be like.

What position do they play ?

so we have our first Official fichajes of 2005-2006 then (RUSI, time to update the first page :) )
you always have a minor doubt when it's on MARCA and AS but when it comes up on RealMadrid.com you know it's a fact.

im very happy about them. P. Garcia is the perfect backup for Gravesen and C. Diogo will keep Raul Bravo out of the A team forever! :rockman:

now we have to wait for Robinho. but it shouldn't be long. i htink he's in Brazil now talking to Santos president.

:bouncy: :bouncy: two signings!

Real Madrid ha cerrado su acuerdo con Osasuna y Pablo Garcia, mientras que en el caso de Carlos Diogo, se ha negociado sólo con el jugador, que contaba con la totalidad de sus derechos. La plantilla del Real Madrid de la próxima temporada cuenta con dos nuevos refuerzos, ambos con el mismo país en su pasaporte, Uruguay, pero de características muy distintas. Pablo Gabriel García Pérez (1977) va a cambiar Pamplona por la capital de España. Vanderlei Luxemburgo podrá contar con la dilatada experiencia de un medio centro con oficio, capacidad de recuperación, creación y, sobre todo, mucha jerarquía en la Liga española. Su compatriota, Carlos Diogo (1983), es uno de los jóvenes valores más consolidados del fútbol mundial. Fijo en su selección y en River Plate, con 21 años se ha adueñado del lateral derecho, aunque su calidad técnica le convierte en un jugador polivalente que puede ocupar distintas posiciones en el terreno de juego.

Los madridistas más veteranos no podrán evitar, al asociar el Real Madrid con Uruguay, recordar a José Emilio Santamaría, que dejó una marca imborrable en la rica historia del club. Llegó el 28 de mayo de 1957 y abandonó el club casi diez años después, el 30 de junio de 1966. Ganó seis Ligas, cuatro Copas de Europa, 1 Copa de España y 1 Intercontinental.
Pablo García es fuerte, temperamental y con garra. Sobre el césped hace gala de valores tan esenciales como la lucha y la entrega, siempre respaldado por su inteligencia táctica y su buena técnica. Unas cualidades que le han paseado por equipos como Atlético de Madrid, Venecia, Milán, Osasuna y, por supuesto, la selección uruguaya, donde es un líder indiscutible.

Carlos Diogo es un joven de 79 kilos, 1,85 metros de estatura y una rocosa constitución física. En los últimos 30 años, el apellido Diogo se ha ganado un lugar de privilegio en el fútbol uruguayo. A mediados de la década de los 80’, Víctor Hugo deslumbraba a la afición Charrúa con su incansable ida y vuelta por la banda derecha. Hoy, a veinte años de aquellas galopadas, el que ilusiona al Uruguay con una nueva clasificación para el Mundial de Alemania es su hijo, Carlos.

Diogo comenzó a jugar al fútbol en su Montevideo natal. A los 14 años ingresó en las categorías inferiores del River Plate de Uruguay, de allí saltó al Peñarol, hasta que a comienzos de 2005, su carrera daría un vuelco total: recomendado nada menos que por Enzo Francescoli, sería vendido al River Plate de Argentina. Siendo ya un fijo en la selección uruguaya su carrera meteórica alcanza una nueva y fabulosa etapa al fichar por el Real Madrid.

Realmadrid.com

can someone translate that into english for me please? that would be greatly appreciated.

This week gets better and better :rockman: :jambo: :rockman:

http://www.realmadrid.com/articulo/comunicado_oficial_pablo_garcia_diogo_24150.htm

Diogo and Garcia are official
:jambo:

damn, why we have http://www.soccergaming.tv/images/rating/rating_3.gif again? :( i think someone is messing with our 'stars' (6)

it's really hard to translate that statement, but Uefa.com (http://www.uefa.com/competitions/UCL/news/Kind=1/newsId=313446.html) has a very good resume. :jap:

did anyone read this?

Inter wants Davids-Figo swap (http://www.as.com/articulo.html?d_date=&xref=20050701dasdasftb_8&type=Tes&anchor=dasftbA00%20)

please, no :( :( . also, the article says Inter would sign Solari (for free!) and Samuel (on loan) :nape:

I am not sure about Davids cause he did not had much action in Inter.

http://www.realmadrid.com/articulo/rma23797.htm
have you all seen the Ronaldo video? He's a goofy guy.

Im real Excited Madrid bought some players!!!!!

http://www.realmadrid.com/articulo/comunicado_oficial_pablo_garcia_diogo_24150.htm

Diogo and Garcia are official
:jambo:
I wrote it few posts ago. :)

Also great thing is that Diogo cost us nothing :rockman:

wow, great great news to wake up to! diogo was signed very quickly! i am glad both players are now officially signed, both should work out very well!

butra: robinho has had a sensational year...this is a nice article with butragueno speaking on robinho and our two new signings. he likes garcia's experience and diogo's ability to play multiple positions

http://www.as.com/articulo.html?d_date=&xref=20050701dasdasftb_16&type=Tes&anchor=dasftbA00

here's the gerrard article...it kinda sounds like he'll be the galactico, if anybody. as is trying to making something out of gerrard and liverpool being far apart in negotiations and they point out he would get a big raise and the fact that owen has told him about how great la liga is...hmm, i am undecided on him now, i really like him as a player, but he's gonna cost so much. On the other hand, if there is going to be a galactico, i'd want him, no one else :jambo:

http://www.as.com/articulo.html?d_date=20050701&xref=20050701dasdaiftb_2&type=Tes&anchor=dasftb

officially it was 4.5 million euros and borja for garcia

http://www.marca.com/edicion/noticia/0,2458,649318,00.html

yikes, marca and as have the same rumor of figo for davids :nape:

http://www.marca.com/edicion/noticia/0,2458,649310,00.html

article in english about our new signings:

http://skysports.planetfootball.com/list.asp?hlid=288468&cpid=23&CLID=&lid=10&title=Real+Madrid+sign+duo&channel=spain

I hope the Figo-Davids swap is a false rumour. It´d have no sense, since we have nowadays 2 DM (Gravesen and Garcia), and Figo is the only backup for Becks (since Luxa doesnt rely on Juanfran Torres :rolleyes: ).

We dont need davis,he old and we have Garcia and Gravesen and even Helguera now for the DM spot, and i want to see Figo in the Premiership if he goes anywhere. Gerrard as the next "Galactico" wud be quite coll as long as we dont pay silly money for him, id class Robinho as a "Galactico" aswell though. Also does anyone know where i can get those little smiley faces with scarves. I wanna get a Arsenal one and a Real Madrid one. Cheers (C)

i really feel sorry for you if that davis-figo swap is true. davids....end of story

Do both Diogo and Garcia have EU Passports?

Yes.

:hump:

Do both Diogo and Garcia have EU Passports?


yep, which is why the signings are very good

we will have only one non-eu spot, which will go to robinho, once he signs :jambo:

I think Florentino will make a strong push for Steven Gerrard. It depends what he offers Liverpool on whether Gerrard will come or not. If we don't get Gerrard, no other 'Galactico' will be purchased. The president really wants Gerrard and I think he is willing to spend a lot on him. Personally, I don't think we'll get him because he won't want to leave after winning the Champions League. I really wouldn't be suprised if Florentino offered 45 € million. I just don't want Florentino to give up a talented youngster like Juanfran for instance.

To answer your question ronni, I don't think Steven Gerrard will come to Madrid this summer, but there is still a possibility. :)

-----------------Gravesen-----------------
------------------Gerrard------------------
-----Beckham-----------------Zidane/Robinho
--------------Raul--------------------------
-----------------------Ronaldo--------------

I've read in a brazilian website that Santos has agreed to sell Robinho.

Is it reliable ?

what site ?

post it, please (H)

my god, 3 signings in one day? that would be orgasmic (H)

Lance says Robinho is a Real Madrid player! :rockman: :rockman: (according to some radio...)

Its Terra.com.br, I think it's reliable but we never know
____________________________________

Santos vende Robinho ao Real por cerca de R$ 70 mi

O Santos tentou segurar Robinho, mas não conseguiu. Em uma reunião realizada na
casa do presidente Marcelo Teixeira, na tarde desta sexta-feira, o atacante teria sido negociado com o Real Madrid por 25 milhões de euros (cerca de US$ 29,8 milhões ou R$ 70 milhões).

O Santos receberá cerca de R$ 42 milhões, pois possui 60% dos direitos de Robinho - os outros 40% pertencem ao jogador e a seu empresário, Wagner Ribeiro. O valor da negociação ainda é inferior ao valor da multa rescisória do contrato do atacante, que era de R$ 116 milhões.

A proposta inicial do time espanhol para comprar o atacante foi de US$ 15 milhões, mas Marcelo Teixeira recusou o negócio, dizendo que o valor era baixo demais. O Real, então, aumentou a quantia.

Teixeira teria recebido uma proposta de um grupo de empresários e banqueiros dispostos a comprar 40% do passe do atacante e mantê-lo na Vila Belmiro, mas o presidente não deu resposta. O grupo tinha a intenção de pagar um salário de R$ 800 mil a Robinho para evitar sua ida para o exterior.

Fora do Santos há um mês, quando esteve com a Seleção Brasileira, o atacante disse que queria ser negociado com o clube no qual jogam Ronaldo e Roberto Carlos. Após a conquista da Copa das Confederações, Robinho avisou: "Chegou a hora de sair do Santos".

Robinho não deve mais participar do Campeonato Brasileiro. O atacante não esteve presente à reunião para decidir seu futuro, mas deve se despedir dos companheiros e começar a planejar sua mudança para a Espanha.

and here's the link
http://esportes.terra.com.br/futebol/brasileiro2005/interna/0,,OI575885-EI4847,00.html

Lance has the same news

http://img65.imageshack.us/img65/9678/image29bj.jpg

(it's a registered service)

:lui:

YEAH BABY !!!

:rockman:

I don't get it why you wouldn't want Davids.

He saved our season when he arrived. Davids > Gravesen IMO.

he played only 23 games last year, and thats divided over CL, Coppa Italia, and Serie A. He's 32 years old, he's been injured a lot, and out of form. IMO he should go back to Holland

Two years ago he was better. Davids barely played for Inter last season. Gravesen abd Luxemburgo saved our asses last year.

Right now I'd take Thomas over Davids. I agree though, Davids kicked ass for you all a couple seasons ago.

he played only 23 games last year, and thats divided over CL, Coppa Italia, and Serie A. He's 32 years old, he's been injured a lot, and out of form. IMO he should go back to Holland


If he was at another club, it would mean he sucks. But when you're at Inter, 23 games per season is great.

he played only 23 games last year, and thats divided over CL, Coppa Italia, and Serie A. He's 32 years old, he's been injured a lot, and out of form. IMO he should go back to Holland

i love davids, but this is why we shouldnt get him ^

plus he's greedy, didnt he turn down a ton of money from barca after kicking ass there?

anyway, if robinho is official, i'll do cartwheels :rockman:

i'm definitely getting his jersey!

I want a jersey!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

WHOA! terra has been right before so i choose to trust these news.

Robinho is a Merengue!!

that's 3 signings!!

:rockman: :lui:

i dont believe anythin till its on SkySports.com, hope its true though :bob: :bouncy:

Dont believe anything if it isnt in realmadrid.com :)

Dont believe anything if it isnt in realmadrid.com :)

yea, its not official until it's on the club's site or uefa.com :jambo:

hopefully, we will see a statement about robinho on realmadrid.com by monday

i think we will see a statement tomorrow. :jambo: :)

i think we will see a statement tomorrow. :jambo: :)

Hopefully. But no players will be officially presented till the new kits are unveiled, 2 or 3 days before team starts his preseason trainings.

Figo for Davids? Not really a fantastic deal for either side, but Real could use another DM and Inter could use a RW. But in a year or 2 replacements would have to be found.

I hope we get Sergio Ramos soon. I've been thinkin about Gerrard, i wouldnt mind if we got him, but i think he may wanna stay in England for at least another season because of the World cup, he could them make the switch to Real. Wat do u reckon?

DIOGO AND GARCIA!!!!!!! GREAT NEWS!!!!!!!! :rockman: :rockman: :rockman:







AND.......





C. Diogo will keep Raul Bravo out of the A team forever! :rockman:

FOREVERRRRRRRRR!!!
YYYYYAAAAAAAAAYYYYYYYYYYYY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!! :rockman: :rockman: :rockman: :rockman: :rockman:

PLUS ROBINHO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

LIFE CANNOT GET ANY BETTER!!!!!!!!!!!!!

(well maybe if we win some titles and flog Barca next season)


ps. please no Gerrard. or DAvids. KEEP FIGO!!!!! other wise the leftmid position is empty.

I like Davids, or at least used to, but he hasn't exactly been terrific this past season for Inter. If I was him I'd try to do what I did in FIFA this year and go to Eindhoven. He would be a more than decent replacement for Van Bommel (the kind of player I'd love to see in Real's squad and NOT barca's) and he'd get to finish off a dying career at home....please don't take Figo's place in our squad

Edgar should of stayed with us, a fool, going to Inter, Oh Well, his little Lorenzo is in the Feyenoord Youth i think, he's a good prospect and maybe when he matures he'll become Blaugrana. (Y)

Official site release Diogo compilation (http://www.realmadrid.com/articulo/carlos_diogo_francescoli_24159.htm)
And direct link to video file (mms://stream1.terra.es/cseguro/rmadrid/20050701123053004.wmv?url=67142213183116) - use download manager.

Simply great player! His sliding tackle are amazing :rockman:

it's kinda strange that skysports has the news before AS and Marca. but whatever... :)

http://skysports.planetfootball.com/images/playerpics04_05/football/brazil/robinho_bra.jpg

Real seal Robinho deal

Real Madrid have finally reached agreement with Santos over Robinho, ending any floundering hopes Arsenal had of landing the player.

For months, Real have been tracking the Brazilian starlet and they agreed terms with the player's representatives some months ago.

However, Santos have thus far refused all of Real's offers.

Arsenal made a move last week, but that has seemingly just spurred Real into sealing the move - although Robinho always underlined his intent to move to El Santiago Bernabeu.

Agreement was reached late on Friday at Santos president Marcelo Teixeira's house and Real will pay €25 million for Robinho - although Santos will only receive 60 percent of that, as the player's agent Wagner Ribeiro owns the rest of him.

The last straw for Santos was when Robinho failed to turn up for training on Friday, following his participation at The Confederations Cup in Germany.

Real's sporting director Emilio Butragueno was confirmed his delight at Robinho's impending arrival in the Spanish capital.

"Robinho has been the soccer sensation of the last year," he said.

"Although he is very young, his contribution to Real Madrid can be spectacular. Luxemburgo only took seconds in giving his opinion. Wanderley is enchanted by his arrival."

Madrid will now turn their attentions elsewhere, having already landed Robinho, plus two further South Americans in the shape of Carlos Diogo and Pablo Garcia.

One player still being strongly linked in England and Spain is Liverpool's Steven Gerrard.

It is claimed in both country's media that contract negotiations are not going well - with Spanish sources saying that Gerrard's huge demands are a tactic to engineer a move to Madrid.

It remains to be seen what will happen with Gerrard, but the longer talks ensure without progress - the more speculation about his future there will be.

It seems they just translated the new in Lancer, but we will see...

I dont think that Skysports is a reliable source but if it true we get our first Galactico.

It might aswell be official I think, the Santos president is just pulling for more money (http://www.as.com/articulo.html?xref=20050702dasdaiftb_5&anchor=dasftb&type=Tes&d_date=20050702). :)


Figo, Florentino, and Luxemburgo will meet to decides Figo's future. (http://www.marca.es/edicion/noticia/0,2458,649592,00.html)
I used to think that Figo wanted to leave a.s.a.p. but with the way he has handled things this summer maybe he wants to stay. I would love to have him in Madrid aslong as he causes no problems.


Málaga is intrested in Portillo or Soldado through a loan. (http://www.marca.es/edicion/noticia/0,2458,649554,00.html)

Betis confirm Joaquin offers:

Real Betis have confirmed that they have received offers for Chelsea target Joaquin.

The Seville-born favourite of the Betis faithful has been linked with a move to either Chelsea or Real Madrid over the past couple of seasons and now Betis president Manuel Ruiz de Lopera has confirmed that approaches have been made.

Betis, who in the coming season make their debut in the UEFA Champions League, are loathe to lose the talented Spanish international but the spending power of Chelsea could yet tempt them into a sale.

However, for the moment, Lopera is keen to quell speculation linking Joaquin with a move away from the Estadio Manuel Ruiz de Lopera.

"Things are not calm," admitted Lopera. "It is just that we are not commenting on the offers that we are receiving.

''Why should we if Joaquin is happy?

"The offers that we have been receiving are not like those that other clubs get for their players.

''But we will only begin to contemplate an offer if it is close to the buy-out clause.

"Anyway he is getting married on July 8 so why would we want to bother him?

''We have promised to take the Copa del Rey to the church for him and he is very excited about that."

i hope its us, it wud be amazin if we got him.

wow, i hope robinho really is ours, i wont believe skysports just yet though, i need to see him on realmadrid.com

wonder who we'll get next?

looks like figo is gonna stay :rockman:

Figo isnt gonna stay.

of all the highest paid athletes.....
Homens
.1. Tiger Woods (EUA, golfe) US$ 87 milhões
.2. Michael Schumacher (ALE, automobilismo) US$ 60 milhões
.3. Oscar De La Hoya (EUA, boxe) US$ 38 milhões
.4. Michael Vick (EUA, futebol americano) US$ 37,5 milhões
.5. Shaquille O'Neal (EUA, basquete) US$ 33,4
.6. Michael Jordan (EUA, basquete) US$ 33 milhões
.7. David Beckham (GBR, futebol) US$ 32,5 milhões
.8. Kobe Bryant (EUA, basquete) US$ 28,8 milhões
.9. Lance Armstrong (EUA, ciclismo) US$ 28 milhões
10. Valentino Rossi (ITA, motovelocidade) US$ 28 milhões
18. Ronaldo (BRA, futebol) US$ 23 milhões

Mulheres
.1. Maria Sharapova (RUS, tênis) US$ 18,2
.2. Serena Williams (EUA, tênis) US$ 12,7
.3. Annika Sorenstan (SUE, golfe) US$ 7,3
.4. Venus Williams (EUA, tênis) US$ 6,5
.5. Lindsay Davenport (EUA, tênis) US$ 6


David Beckham is still only 7th!!!
Crazy....

of all the highest paid athletes.....
David Beckham is still only 7th!!!
Crazy....

just out of interest what is the source of this??

Real seal Robinho deal

YES finally!!!!
HURRAY!!

WOW 3 players for only 35mil!!!! very well spent me thinks.
can someone tell me the coversion of say..1Euro to Pounds. thanks

oh and if we get joaquin where is he gonna play? he and Becks both play RW!?!?! we need a left sided winger!! FIGO or C.RONALDO!!!!! the only ones worthy of wearing a white shirt!!! (Please not reyes!)

-----T.Grav------
Becks------Figo/C.Ron
-----Robinho-----
Raul------Ronaldo

lookout world Real Madrid are back in force!

WOW 3 players for only 35mil!!!!

Only in the Real Madrid thread... :chew:

can someone tell me the coversion of say..1Euro to Pounds

0.67 British Pounds.

the source for that list is sports illustrated

currency conversions are available at xe.com

Originally Posted by yt23w
WOW 3 players for only 35mil!!!!


Originally Posted by adizlaja
Only in the Real Madrid thread...

lol that made me laugh :rofl:


Originally Posted by yt23w
oh and if we get joaquin where is he gonna play? he and Becks both play RW!?!?! we need a left sided winger!!

id prefer to wait another season or two untill Becks' age starts to catch up with him, but with all the interest id rather get him now and rotate the two, and im sure Joaquin cud play left side if he was asked too.

Im gettin more and more hopefull for the new season. It pissed me off last year with everyone sayin Barca were the new gians of spanish football. They win it for the first time in 5 years and suddenly there the best of the best, i hope we really do them over next season. Hala Madrid

:rockman:

Marca says that Samuel and Solari will become Inter player this week :nape:
Marca.com (http://www.marca.com/edicion/noticia/0,2458,649634,00.html)

Robinho is at rebeldy, hasnt been in the last 2 Santos trainings, and wont play tomorrows match.

Also, he threats with take the case to FIFA (http://www.as.com/articulo.html?d_date=20050703&xref=20050703dasdaiftb_18&type=Tes&anchor=dasftb) in case Santos insists on keeping him against his will.

And, check this out, a hidden video in RealMadrid.com, prepared for being launched in the moment that Robinho´s signing is confirmed.

Robinho video in realmadrid.com (http://www.realmadrid.com/video/video_popup.cfm?idmedia=566&idioma=esp) :rockman: :rockman: :rockman:

how did u find that :rockman:

Marca says that Samuel and Solari will become Inter player this week :nape:
Marca.com (http://www.marca.com/edicion/noticia/0,2458,649634,00.html)

i really, really hope that's not true :nape: but there's hope: the journalist who writed it didn't sign with his full name, just his initials, so it's only a rumor, by now. (C)

Robinho video in realmadrid.com (http://www.realmadrid.com/video/video_popup.cfm?idmedia=566&idioma=esp) :rockman: :rockman: :rockman:

http://mods.soccergaming.tv/~kader/wootman.gif

btw, Santos will do the same as Robinho: they will take the case to FIFA :nape:

http://www.lanceclicrj.lancenet.com.br/lanceclic/thumb/sp.jpg

i don't know why they're making so many problems about the deal. they sold Oliveira, Elano and Diego in a blink :rolleyes:, and 25m is a very good prize.

Marca says that Samuel and Solari will become Inter player this week :nape:
Marca.com (http://www.marca.com/edicion/noticia/0,2458,649634,00.html)


:nape: :nape: :nape:

I do not understand why !!

Looks like some good signings so far(besides the Samuel and Solari thing).

CSTR :ewan:

How come you don't post more ? :)


I hope this Robinho thing doesn't come back to bite us in the ass.

if samuel is indeed loaned/sold, we absolutely must get sergio ramos...if that happens, i will not be mad

rumor time!

Luxe : I want Robinho in my team, it's not dishonest

http://www.as.com/articulo.html?xref=20050703dasdaiftb_19&anchor=dasftb&type=Tes&d_date=20050703

marca has the same solari/samuel to inter rumor :nape:

http://www.marca.com/edicion/noticia/0,2458,649634,00.html

robinho : my mind is already in madrid

http://www.marca.com/edicion/noticia/0,2458,649649,00.html

figo is quiet on his future

http://skysports.planetfootball.com/list.asp?hlid=288994&lid=2&cpid=23&title=Figo+quiet+on+future&channel=football_home

this is stupid. even if Florentino wants to sell Samuel to get Ramos, now Sevilla can say: "you sold one of your CBs, and you desperately need a replacement, so, pay us 30m for Ramos" :nape:

Lance's Poll:

Robinho should leave Santos now, or after the World Cup?

-> Now it's the best moment for his career

-> After the WC, he must think in his club too

http://img221.imageshack.us/img221/2531/rob21yd.jpg
who said brazilians don't want to let him go? (6)

we should get john obi mikel he is pure class

Man United already signed Obi Mikel and if he goes somewhere, he will go to Chelsea. :rolleyes:

Man United already signed Obi Mikel and if he goes somewhere, he will go to Chelsea. :rolleyes:
Yea but United forced him to sign so.....

Yea but United forced him to sign so.....

Nobody knows that for sure....

i don't know why they're making so many problems about the deal. they sold Oliveira, Elano and Diego in a blink :rolleyes:, and 25m is a very good prize.

I think the clue is that next year there will be presidential elections in Santos, and Texeira thinks that if he let Robinho go, he wont be reelected.

BTW I got the Robihno video link in a Real Madrid forum (www.realmadridfans.net) in spanish.

FT

River 1 - 0 Huracan Tres Arroyos (http://www.ole.clarin.com/jsp/v3/pagina.jsp?pagId=1007318)

Carlos Diogo (H) scored his first (and last) goal for River Plate and they qualified for next year's Copa Libertadores :jap:. It was a fantastic goal (C)

Olé has the same news about Samuel leaving (http://www.ole.clarin.com/jsp/v3/pagina.jsp?pagId=1007280) :( :(. If Ramos turns out to be a flop (like Ivan Campo, Karanka...), i will fly to Madrid and shoot Florentino (6).

The problem is that knowing the asshole of Del Nido, it wont be easy to get Ramos.

We wouldnt had to loan Samuel if Ronaldo or Roberto hadnt take years to get his EU passport :kader:

Roberto will get his passport this month (or in August, in the worst case), and Ronaldo will get his in September, so, unless Florentino wants to buy another non-EU player, we don't need to sell Samuel to get Robinho.

Del Nido will act just like Da Costa (Porto's president) last year, and a) we will overpay for Ramos (30m) or b) we will get bored and someone will get him for like 1 more euro than our last bid. either case, we lose. (C)

btw, if we sell Samuel to get Ramos, and for any reason, Roberto Carlos is unable to play (injury/suspension), guess who would play as LB :rolleyes: . I will give you a hint: it's the favourite R. Madrid player... for Juve fans (6)

Roberto is getting his passport before the league begins. He said it himself.

It's bullsh*t what we are doing. Sevilla could now just hold Sergio Ramos for a really high price not to mention he could flop.

Why not keep Samuel and buy Ramos. I don't understand at all.

He will be better, I promise

btw, if we sell Samuel to get Ramos, and for any reason, Roberto Carlos is unable to play (injury/suspension), guess who would play as LB :rolleyes: . I will give you a hint: it's the favourite R. Madrid player... for Juve fans (6)


Can Diogo play LB ?

Can Diogo play LB ?

no. i've never seen him playing as LB, LW, LM or anything at the left. only AS think Diogo can play in the left side :fool:.

Samuel going to Inter isn't the worst deal ever just because we need him. 3m now and 16m next year is stupid. what if he rocks in Serie A? Inter can buy him in 16m and sell him to Juve or Milan in 25m (6). besides, if we are going to sell Solari and Samuel to Inter, we should negotiate an option for Adriano for next year :nape:

Woodgate should be given a shot before being written off totally.:hump:

there's no way that Woody can play better than Samuel, at least for a couple of months. first, he has to adapt to proffesional football. he hasn't play an official match in the last 14 months. Then, he has to adapt to our style of playing, and to all the pressure that implies to play in Real Madrid (specially as CB). And he has to do all of these things, without getting injured (the most difficult thing of all).

So, unless he's some kind of super-man (The Crystal Man (H) ), he won't reach Samuel's actual level for the first 3-4 months (with luck!). We can't afford to give any 'shots' to anyone, not anymore. We did it last year (Bravo) and the year before that (Mejia), and it didn't turn well.

The same thing goes with Ramos. He's young, he doesn't have experience in big clubs or at CL level, the spanish press has a lot of hopes in him, and he could flop easily in Real Madrid.

We sold Makelele thinking it was a good deal (30m for a 30 year old player), althought he was a key player. Samuel's deal is terrible, he's young and he can do a lot of things in our team, he can (and will) improve. If it took more than 3 years to convince Florentino to buy a good CB, let's not sell that CB 12 months later, please.

there's no way that Woody can play better than Samuel, at least for a couple of months. first, he has to adapt to proffesional football. he hasn't play an official match in the last 14 months. Then, he has to adapt to our style of playing, and to all the pressure that implies to play in Real Madrid (specially as CB). And he has to do all of these things, without getting injured (the most difficult thing of all).

So, unless he's some kind of super-man (The Crystal Man (H) ), he won't reach Samuel's actual level for the first 3-4 months (with luck!). We can't afford to give any 'shots' to anyone, not anymore. We did it last year (Bravo) and the year before that (Mejia), and it didn't turn well.

The same thing goes with Ramos. He's young, he doesn't have experience in big clubs or at CL level, the spanish press has a lot of hopes in him, and he could flop easily in Real Madrid.

We sold Makelele thinking it was a good deal (30m for a 30 year old player), althought he was a key player. Samuel's deal is terrible, he's young and he can do a lot of things in our team, he can (and will) improve. If it took more than 3 years to convince Florentino to buy a good CB, let's not sell that CB 12 months later, please.


Couldn't have said it better myself.

Perfectly said Raikkonen (Y)

What's your name man ?

Imagine how versatile we'd be in the defensive half if we bought Ramos and held onto Samuel !!!

It makes no sense to sell him.

Couldn't have said it better myself.

Perfectly said Raikkonen (Y)

What's your name man ?

Imagine how versatile we'd be in the defensive half if we bought Ramos and held onto Samuel !!!

It makes no sense to sell him.

Samuel was bought as "the best CB of the world", and this season he wasnt the best CB in La Liga, even Helguera was far better, in my opinion

Samuel was bought as "the best CB of the world", and this season he wasnt the best CB in La Liga, even Helguera was far better, in my opinion

Raikkonen, you compared Sergio Ramos to Ivan Campo and Karanka.

Karanka was bought just like a good CB to sub Hierro - Alkorta CB duo. He was pretty decent, not that kind of player you can say he ****ed up any game cause a big mistake, he was consistent all the years he played here, plus he was quiet and correct although being in the bench. He won 3 Champions League, even playing 90 minutes vs Valencia (3-0). Hail Karanka!

Ivan Campo is a weird player, he wasnt able to play under-pression, he was very good in Mallorca, and he is being OK in Bolton, but in Valencia, Madrid and Spanish NT he was very very sucky :\ The best example of that player cant play under big pressure. It was not a star signing as Sergio Ramos is supposed to be.

Sergio Ramos, have showed a lot in a season, i dont remember a younger (18-19 years old) being so succesfully in hist first year in La Liga, even getting a spot in Spain NT, he is good attacking, can play RB or CB, even LB! We must get it! or Barça will do it. Valencia already offered 15m €

If Sergio Ramos is a flop, OK no problem, signing so close to Samuel and bvetter than Woodgate. But if S.Ramos is a true star we will have a spanish star playing the next 15 years for Real Madrid. This could be the best signing ever for Real Madrid :)

http://www.as.com/articulo.html?d_date=20050704&xref=20050704dasdaiftb_1&type=Tes&anchor=dasftb

Stevie Gerrard having problems to re-new his contract, Real Madrid would buy it paying 42!, :chew: 42m € !

Also the english press will talk about it tomorrow

:boohoo: :boohoo: :boohoo:


If we get for next season Robinho (almost done), S.Ramos (Done if Samuel leave) and Gerrard (the hard thing!) i will be very very happy, dont you? :jap:

i still think Samuel will be a Madrid player next season. Its all rumours, Gerrard will probably stay at Liverpool too, every summer they say hes gonna leave :ewan:

i still think Samuel will be a Madrid player next season. Its all rumours, Gerrard will probably stay at Liverpool too, every summer they say hes gonna leave :ewan:

I think that same thing too and Samuel wont leave too.

Samuel was bought as "the best CB of the world", and this season he wasnt the best CB in La Liga, even Helguera was far better, in my opinion

but that isn't a good reason to sell him. if we would have to sell all the players that played way below their level this season, Raul and Zidane would be the first to leave. (6)

Sergio Ramos, have showed a lot in a season, i dont remember a younger (18-19 years old) being so succesfully in hist first year in La Liga, even getting a spot in Spain NT

change "Sergio Ramos" for "Nicolas Anelka", "La Liga" for "EPL", "Spain" for "France" and you will know why i have so many doubts. :fool:

If Sergio Ramos is a flop, OK no problem, signing so close to Samuel and bvetter than Woodgate. But if S.Ramos is a true star we will have a spanish star playing the next 15 years for Real Madrid. This could be the best signing ever for Real Madrid :)

i agree he could be the best signing ever, but why we have to sell Samuel to get him? that's way beyond my understanding :nape:. if during the season, Ramos is playing better than Samuel, then the argentinian will be bench and Ramos will start, but why we have to risk so much selling Samuel, if we can have both in our team??. Woody won't last two months without injuries :jambo:, and Pavon, Mejia and Bravo are crap compared to Helguera and Samuel. it pissed me off that the newspapers bash Samuel every single day, and they don't say **** about how stupid was Florentino for buying an injured player for 22m.

If we get for next season Robinho (almost done), S.Ramos (Done if Samuel leave) and Gerrard (the hard thing!) i will be very very happy, dont you? :jap:

no, because Gerrard would be a big waste of money. 42m to Liverpool + 6m per season for Stevie is too much for a player we don't need. besides, who would be bench if he comes? Raul? :brow:

-------------- Gravesen -----------
-- Beckham - Gerrard - Zidane --
--------------------- Robinho -----
----------- Ronaldo ---------------

cuz i can't imagine Raul playing as LW again, like in the late 90s, and if he does, Zidane would be bench in his last year at Real Madrid, and that would be really sad. :rolleyes:

AS doesn't say **** about Samuel leaving, so i guess it was just a rumor from Marca. http://smilies.neo101.nl/smilies/dux-blij_thumb-up.gif

not sure if any of you saw this article. SOURCE (http://skysports.planetfootball.com/list.asp?hlid=289004&cpid=21&CLID=&lid=8&title=Inter+close+on+Madrid+men&channel=italy)
Inter close on Madrid men
by Lucas Brown and Nadia Carminati - created on 3 Jul 2005

Internazionale have reportedly reached an agreement with Real Madrid that could see both Walter Samuel and Santiago Solari move to the Nerazzurri.

The Argentine duo must still agree personal terms although Los Merengues appear to have reached an accord with the Serie A side as they look to overhaul their squad.

Both Samuel and Solari are reported to have flown to Milan to thrash out a deal, with an official announcement expected later this week.

27-year-old Samuel has singularly failed to impress at the Bernabeu and is expected to make an immediate return to Italian football after his £16.7 million move last summer.

If he agrees a move to Roberto Mancini's side the deal will constitute a season-long loan, for which Internazionale will fork out €2 million, with the option to make the deal permanent for a fee of around €18 million in 2006.

Solari, a dangerous left-sided winger, turned down a move to San Siro as part of Ronaldo's move to Madrid in 2002, although could now arrive as a free agent as Real look to free up the non-EU slots in their multi-talented squad.

Nerazzurri officials will continue talks on Monday in a bid to agree personal terms with the two Argentinian stars.

Meanwhile Internazionale defender Francesco Coco could be set for a move to The Premiership, with reports in the Italian press suggesting that Bolton have approached the Italian international.

The Trotters are looking to further their full back options after Vincent Candela's departure, although may have to compete with interest from Middlesbrough for the former Milan man.

Coco endured a frustrating season after suffering a bad back injury, and is expected to leave the Nerazzurri with Fiorentina also slated as potential suitors in Italy.

i'm sure is bull****, because

Solari, a dangerous left-sided winger, turned down a move to San Siro as part of Ronaldo's move to Madrid in 2002, although could now arrive as a free agent as Real look to free up the non-EU slots in their multi-talented squad.

Solari has an EU-passport, he isn't using a non-EU slot :fool: , and he signed a new contract a couple months ago, so he won't leave for free :fool:

ah, i forgot: Santos 0 - 0 Juventude. Robinho didn't play and Santos' fans were very angry at him. They broke and threw to the field a big "Robinho, stay" sig :rolleyes:

Ramos isnt even a natural CB...hes a right back if im not mistaken...How are you guys so eager to get rid of Samuel and bring in a kid.

He's has been exceptonal this last season at Sevilla. He's a great player at both RB and CB. He would be a wonderful addition, but it is stupid as hell to sell Samuel to get him.

Noone(except for Crus and the newspapers:P) is eager to sell Walter. :nape:


again I say, It wouldn't suprise me if Florentino made an insane, obscene offer for Steven Gerrard

ive heard nothing but good about him...but still, hes never played in the CL or anything and to bank on him as a replacement for a vastly experienced defender who is still pretty young is a little strange...I think Luxemburgo is a very good coach so im not ready to call it plain stupid..but if he was that terrible.

Yeah, I agree 100%

If you look back a few pages I put a bunch of hate posts towards Perez on this topic :$

I understand why Solari is leaving though I wish he could stay, that is the position that we have the most coverage. Poor Santi . :(

If we get for next season Robinho (almost done), S.Ramos (Done if Samuel leave) and Gerrard (the hard thing!) i will be very very happy, dont you? :jap:

I'd be very happy with that.

Ramos the kid got talent (no doubt about that) - why not sign him he's young, spanish and if he cracks and can't bring it, we still could sell him. But don't sell/loan Samuel.
IMO I don't like Samuel and his way of play but unless we get a proven quality CB we should not sell/loan him.

Any idea when will there be the new shirt presentation and the new "squadnumbers" list available ?

and Pavon, Mejia and Bravo are crap compared to Helguera and Samuel.

Well, IMO last seasson Pavon was more consistent than Samuel, in the matches he played. Plus he´s faster. A great backup.

I heard that Robinho will leave Santos after the WC 2006.....

hahahahahahahaha, no Robinho for you next year. Now you'll have to do it with Ronaldo, Raul and Owen. Owned (H)

BBC got a feature up on their site on Gerrard, summs up what I think

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/l/liverpool/4647845.stm

hahahahahahahaha, no Robinho for you next year. Now you'll have to do it with Ronaldo, Raul and Owen. Owned (H)

wow, those three are really bad players :(. dumbass :).

wow, those three are really bad players :(. dumbass :).

You must be really smart. :) Ever heard of sarcasm :) smartass :)

I heard that Robinho will leave Santos after the WC 2006.....
Robinho has just reiterated in a press conference that he´s decided to leave Santos right now (despite of the asshole of president he has)

http://www.marca.com/edicion/noticia/0,2458,649991,00.html

Also, Madrid official web is putting a lot of pressure over Santos, releasing news about Robinho every day.

It's been a while since I see a player going out on such a limb to be transfered. I feel bad for Santos fans, but their president is a dick. :kader:


Also, it is looking moreas if Gerrard will come to Real Madrid. If Florentino wants him, now is the time to make an official offer.

Why does Robinho want out of Santos so much? (besides his mother getting kidnapped)

Chance of a lifetime to play for the world's most famous club. He'll probably get paid more. Wants to play in Europe and also of course him mom is a factor.

I don't know what Florentino tells the players but he convinces them to force their clubs to sell them to Real Madrid. Remember Ronaldo, it's the same history. Zidane, Beckham(I'll always be grateful),..

Though when Makelele did it in Real Madrid you didn't say that Florentino is an asshole because he didn't want to let him leave Real Madrid. Instead, you hate Makelele.

It's :drevil: ironic :drevil:

I don't know what Florentino tells the players but he convinces them to force their clubs to sell them to Real Madrid. Remember Ronaldo, it's the same history. Zidane, Beckham(I'll always be grateful),..

Though when Makelele did it in Real Madrid you didn't say that Florentino is an asshole because he didn't want to let him leave Real Madrid. Instead, you hate Makelele.

It's :drevil: ironic :drevil:

Florentino dont need to clean the brain of any player, just telling them Real Madrid want them is enough! :jap:

Makelele? Florentino said "Makelele is yours if you pay what Makelele costs" And Abramovic paid it, where is the problem? Chelsea happy, Madrid happy (but not signing a reinforcement in that position) and Makelele happy. If everybody is happy why are you crying? :)


Go back to your cave to think about what happened with Karembeu and then close your mouth for 10 yers at least. :jambo:

Though when Makelele did it in Real Madrid you didn't say that Florentino is an asshole because he didn't want to let him leave Real Madrid. Instead, you hate Makelele.

It's :drevil: ironic :drevil:

but Makelele left because he wanted more money (he wanted to be pay as a 'galactico': 6m). Ronaldo has a lower wage that the one he had in Inter, and he wanted to win something, that's why he moved to Madrid (6) . Beckham left because SAF was acting like an ass.

You can compare Makelele with Figo is you want to. (6) But also Figo wanted to win something at european level, cuz he knew he wouldn't win **** at Barcelona. :fool:

Robinho wants to move to Europe, to play along with his friends and with a coach who knows him very well, and to protect his family. It isn't for the money, he will earn "just" 2m per year. In Santos, his wage is something around 1m. He could sign a contract with Adidas or Nike and earn the same amount of money. But he want to play in Real Madrid. (C)

about Gerrard, his agent said "Talks have stalled and are unlikely to be re-opened." Link (http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/l/liverpool/4646695.stm). Liverpool will play CL's early stage in like 10 days. If by then, we haven't sign Gerrard, we should move on and look for another player, because he will be cup-tied (unless he does a "Robinho" and refuses to play (H) ).

Florentino dont need to clean the brain of any player, just telling them Real Madrid want them is enough! :jap:

Makelele? Florentino said "Makelele is yours if you pay what Makelele costs" And Abramovic paid it, where is the problem? Chelsea happy, Madrid happy (but not signing a reinforcement in that position) and Makelele happy. If everybody is happy why are you crying? :)


Go back to your cave to think about what happened with Karembeu and then close your mouth for 10 yers at least. :jambo:Florentino sold Makelele after he didn't went to a couple of training sessions. He forced Real Madrid like Robinho is doing with Santos right now. Real Madrid happy? :| you still hate Makelele, hypocrite.

I don't see Santos happy.

Florentino sold Makelele after he didn't went to a couple of training sessions. He forced Real Madrid like Robinho is doing with Santos right now. Real Madrid happy? :| you still hate Makelele, hypocrite.

I don't see Santos happy.

but Santos' president promised Robinho he would let him go on June (6), and all the brazilians knew Robinho would leave after the Copa Libertadores :fool: . It's a totally different situation. :jambo:

but Makelele left because he wanted more money (he wanted to be pay as a 'galactico': 6m). Ronaldo has a lower wage that the one he had in Inter, and he wanted to win something, that's why he moved to Madrid (6) . Beckham left because SAF was acting like an ass.

You can compare Makelele with Figo is you want to. (6) But also Figo wanted to win something at european level, cuz he knew he wouldn't win **** at Barcelona. :fool:

Robinho wants to move to Europe, to play along with his friends and with a coach who knows him very well, and to protect his family. It isn't for the money, he will earn "just" 2m per year. In Santos, his wage is something around 1m. He could sign a contract with Adidas or Nike and earn the same amount of money. But he want to play in Real Madrid. (C)

about Gerrard, his agent said "Talks have stalled and are unlikely to be re-opened." Link (http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/l/liverpool/4646695.stm). Liverpool will play CL's early stage in like 10 days. If by then, we haven't sign Gerrard, we should move on and look for another player, because he will be cup-tied (unless he does a "Robinho" and refuses to play (H) ).

:jap:

It isn't for the money, he will earn "just" 2m per year. In Santos, his wage is something around 1m. He could sign a contract with Adidas or Nike and earn the same amount of money. But he want to play in Real Madrid. (C)WTF?, Robinho will make at Real Madrid what he could at Santos x3 or x4..

Why does he want to move ONLY to Real Madrid? because he's a Madrid fan?

Makelele wanted more $, RM didn't offer, Chelsea did, aswell a nice transfer fee, the non-show at training was a way to either offer me more $ or I'll go - warning from him.

besides Becks took a pay cut aswell as a even more "gigantic" cut into his imagerights. He had a fall out with SAF and that means your out no matter what (Stam, Becks and otheres before). He then choose RM because they had/have Zidane, Carlos, Ronaldo, Figo in their ranks, aswell as Casillas and Raul. Barcelona even ofered more $ to ManUtd but Becks didn't want to go to Barca, becasue at that time, they were quite "poor" squadwise.

So I hope RM will offer around 20/25 M £ for Gerrard and they will have to accept, because Gerrard himself would want a move to RM.

Why does he want to move ONLY to Real Madrid? because he's a Madrid fan?

If Alfonso was a Barça fan, Robinho is a Madrid fan since he was 4 years old!

robinho's situation is completely different than makelele's

makelele was trying to get more money, saying either give me a raise or sell me

robinho just wants to play for madrid, not for monetary reasons, it's not that hard to figure out :jambo:

also, this steven gerrard situation is getting more and more interesting every day! :rockman:

Robinho is acting real classy, I like that. He's stern but respectful. HE da man.

If Alfonso was a Barça fan, Robinho is a Madrid fan since he was 4 years old!I don't know if Alfonso was a Barça fan. Though is a fact that 2 years back Robinho said a couple of times that his dream was to play for Barça..

WTF?, Robinho will make at Real Madrid what he could at Santos x3 or x4..

Robinho will earn 2m euros (or 2.3, i'm not sure about the exact amount), and he's now earning 1.2m at Santos, if i'm not mistaken.

and for the record, 1.2 x 3 isn't 2.3 (6)

Why does he want to move ONLY to Real Madrid? because he's a Madrid fan?

a) he's a fan
b) two of his idols/friends play there (Roberto Carlos and Ronaldo)
c) Luxemburgo was his coach last year at Santos
d) he likes La Liga over Serie A and EPL

Robinho will earn 2m euros (or 2.3, i'm not sure about the exact amount), and he's now earning 1.2m at Santos, if i'm not mistaken.

and for the record, 1.2 x 3 isn't 2.3 (6)
Where's your common sense?

If Santos offers him 1 million, Real Madrid will offer him 2 or 3.

If Nike and Adidas offer him 1 million at Santos, they'll offer 3 or 4 is he signs for Real Madrid.
a) he's a fan:rofl:

Where's your common sense?

If Santos offers him 1 million, Real Madrid will offer him 2 or 3.

If Nike and Adidas offer him 1 million at Santos, they'll offer 3 or 4 is he signs for Real Madrid.
:rofl:

:rolleyes:

only Adidas will offer him more money if he moves to Real Madrid. Nike would do it if Robinho ends in Arsenal or Juventus :jap: . Besides, he already has a lot of contracts in Brazil (TiVO, for example), and if he really wants money, why doesn't he move to Chelsea? :fool:

if Gerrard moves to Madrid, that would be for money, but Robinho has said a zillion times he wanted to play in Real Madrid, he likes the team, the coach, the players and blah-blah-blah...

WTF?, Robinho will make at Real Madrid what he could at Santos x3 or x4..

Why does he want to move ONLY to Real Madrid? because he's a Madrid fan?

Robinho could earn in Santos as much he will earn at Madrid, cause many brazilian companies were putting money to equalize Real Madrid offer. So is not a matter of money.

Moreover, many other teams could pay the same as us or more (Chelsea, Juve...) Its funny that u speak of high salarys when Barça is preparing an offer of 12 m € / year for Ronaldinho.

The reasons of coming to Madrid are:

1) Luxa is here
2) We were the only club interested in him in October
3) Real Madrid is historicaly the best team of Europe