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Why letting Pirlo go was a mistake

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October 5, 2011

AC Milan have not offered Andrea Pirlo a contract renewal and the 32 years old midfielder joined Juventus for free.

The move proved to be a huge mistake as Pirlo was one of the best players at Juventus. More than that it seems that Juventus have recovered after a few years of mediocrity and after five games they are on top of Serie A standings.

In the last game they beat their rivals from Milan in a categorical manner. Pirlo once again was one of the best players on the field.

If at the beginning nobody contested the Serie A champions now more and more persons are criticizing Milan and their staff because of letting Pirlo go.

Zvonimir Boban and Demetrio Albertini both AC Milan legends believe that losing Pirlo is a big mistake. Also Catania Pietro Lo Monaco believes that Pirlo is the main architect at Juventus and if you take him out from the team Juventus will be again a weak team.

Pirlo is the king of midfield playmaker that is so wanted this days.

Pirlo started his career at Brescia, joined Inter in 1998 where he spent three years but failed to make an impact. In 2001 he joined Milan and since then he developed into a key player of the team. Here he won almost everything with the club.

He made 284 appearances for Milan and scored 32 goals. For the national team he played in 77 games and scored 9 goals.

West Ham United loaned Almunia from Arsenal

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October 3, 2011

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West Ham United have signed Manuel Almunia from Arsenal on one month loan after Robert Green got injured.

Even if the transfer deadline has gone, in England there is the possibility to loan players for one to three months outside the transfer period.

West Ham goalkeeper Robert Green suffered an injury and he will be out of the field for around six weeks. The goalkeeper will undergo surgery this days.

Despite being an experienced goalkeeper, and once was the number one for Arsenal, Almunia made only few appearances since last season.

The 34 years old goalkeeper is considered as an excellent addition to the squad by the West ham manager and will probably make his debut in the next game.

Almunia who is at his seventh season at Arsenal made 109 appearances for the English club but will probably leave the club in the near future.

David Beckham attracted the interest of PSG

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September 29, 2011

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Although he is 36 years old David Beckham still attracts the interest of important clubs from Europe.

The former Real Madrid and Manchester United star contract with Los Angeles Galaxy is going to expire in a few months and he is looking for a new club. Another club interested in signing David Beckham are QPR from England second division. PSG have expressed their intentions to sign Beckham this winter when the transfer period starts.

David Beckham had another two European experiences after joining LA Galaxy in 2007 both at AC Milan on loan.

The talented midfielder is well known as one of the best free kick takers and a perfect passer.

The midfielder is part of that golden generation from Manchester United along Scholes, Giggs, Neville brothers.
Beckham played 115 games for England and scored 17 goals.

Will Reina leave Liverpool for Malaga?

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September 28, 2011

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After the performances from the last couple of years when Liverpool failed to qualify for European competitions a few players wanted to leave the club. Pepe Reina was one of them but the arrival of Kenny Dalglish improved the things at Anfield.

Pepe Reina is regarded as one of the best goalkeepers in Premier League and Europe and a lot of big clubs are following his situation at Liverpool. Manchester United and Arsenal where the most important clubs which were interested in transferring the Spanish goalkeeper last summer.

Now Malaga are interested in signing the former Barcelona player and are willing to offer around €20 millions to take him from Anfield.

The money are not a problem for the Spanish club as they were one of the big spenders of the summers. Ruud van Nistelrooy, Toulalan, Cazorla, Joaquin are only a few names that joined the club this summer.

Reina is one of the best players at Liverpool and also one of the most appreciated players by the fans and this could be a major fact in his decision.

The 29 years old goalkeeper played for Barcelona and Villarreal before joining Liverpool in 2005.

Will Abidal join PSG at the end of the season?

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September 28, 2011

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Eric Abidal is one of the transfer targets for French giants PSG.

The French defender contract at Barcelona will expire next season and since now there were no negotiations regarding the renewal.

Abidal declared his love for Barcelona and that he wants to end his career at the Spanish giants but if there will not be any deal he might accept the PSG offer. PSG tried to sign him even from this summer but they were refused by both the player and the club.

PSG are ready to offer him a better contract and for longer period of time.

Abidal played for Monaco, Lille and Lyon before joining Barcelona in 2007. He is the first option as a left back for Guardiola.

The 32 years old defender has the advantage that he can play also in the center of defence and with all the injuries from Barcelona squad is hard to believe that a move will be done until his current deal expires.