Blog Entries tagged 'Editorial'

Can SSC Napoli Return to Winning Ways?

marzia.hazra@hotmail.com — Sat, 28 Mar 2009 00:00:00 +0100

From Serie C1 to the European stage in four seasons-that's the impressive feat former Partenopei coach Edy Reja managed to accomplish during his time at the club.

Despite beginning the season in a fashionable way-when even the prospect of Champions League seemed highly possible-a string of disastrous results after the turn of the year has seen Napoli freefall in the table down to 12th place.< [...]

The Two Sides Of The Nicklas Bendtner Coin

maryo_shea@yahoo.ie — Mon, 16 Mar 2009 00:00:00 +0100

There is one at every club—the marmite player. The player that as a fan you either love or hate. At Arsenal this player seems to be young Danish international striker, Nicklas Bendtner.

Week on week there seems to be discussions and heated debates between Gunners whether Bendtner has what it takes to succeed at a top cl [...]

Mario Balotelli Needs To Learn That Talent Is Not Enough

marzia.hazra@hotmail.com — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 00:00:00 +0100

Mario Balotelli is looked upon as a one of Italy's most talented players of recent times. The young hitman burst on to the scene in last season's Coppa Italia when Roberto Mancini was at the helm of the reigning champions, bagging a brace against Juventus to put Inter through to the next round of the tournament.

Since José Mourinho's arrival last summer, the Ghanaian-born forward was s [...]

Why Inter Milan Needs a Reality Check

marzia.hazra@hotmail.com — Thu, 22 Jan 2009 00:00:00 +0100

Inter Milan shockingly lost against Atalanta on Sunday, 3-1, and not only did Cristiano Doni and Co. bring Inter down from their high chairs, they also completely humiliated the reigning champions.

Mourinho's side was indeed struggling with injuries but was still able to field a decent team, even though the Portuguese tactician did make some rather questionable choices in his lineup by handin [...]

Heart Prevails Over Money as Kaká Remain Loyal to AC Milan

marzia.hazra@hotmail.com — Tue, 20 Jan 2009 00:00:00 +0100

It is on the very rare occasions one gets to see a football player choose heart, love and loyalty over the temptation of money.

In a world where the financial aspects have come to run every part of the game, it is truly touching to see that Ricardo Kaká decided against a move to Manchester City and its truckloads of money to remain where he truly belongs-AC Milan.

The move, shoul [...]

A World Where Loyalty Means Absolutely Nothing

marzia.hazra@hotmail.com — Sat, 17 Jan 2009 00:00:00 +0100

As the Kaká saga keeps unfolding it is getting more and more likened to the death of football.

A bid so great it's hard to grasp the numbers. Football equals money and have done so for longer than I can remember and it's incredibly sad to see a player who has remained loyal to his team for the past five years to almost be forced to part ways with his beloved club.

After AC Milan [...]

Serie A's Latest Sensation - Alexandre Pato

marzia.hazra@hotmail.com — Wed, 14 Jan 2009 00:00:00 +0100

Alexandre Pato has become one of Serie A's most prominent players during the last calendar year. The young Brazilian has just completed his first year at AC Milan and with his lightning speed, unique technical skills, great finishing and outstanding reading of the game; the forward has done nothing to diminish his €22 million price tag.

Alexandre Pato, whose real name is Alexandre Rodrig [...]