Paul Merson discusses how he finds it had to believe some players can move from their current club to a rival.
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Rui Manuel César Costa, OIH (born 29 March 1972) is a former Portuguese football player and current Director of Football for Sport Lisboa e Benfica. An attacking midfielder also capable of playing as a deep-seated defensive midfielder, he most recently played for Portuguese club Benfica. Renowned for his fine technique and his excellent passing, he’s now considered as one of the greatest midfielders of his generation. In 2004, he was named by Pelé in FIFA 100, as one of the 125 greatest living football players.
At the end of his third season in Benfica’s senior squad, Fiorentina offered 1200 million escudos (about €6 million) for the young midfielder, an impressive fee at the time. Since Benfica was struggling with financial problems, Rui Costa had to leave.
Despite the heavy competition with the best midfielders in that time such as Zinedine Zidane, Costa was named the best number 10 player in the Serie A a few times. His departure from Fiorentina was discussed every season, since many clubs constantly showed interest in signing him. However, he only left when Fiorentina went bankrupt after the 2001-02 season.
Fatih Terim was the coach of Fiorentina in the 2000-01 season. When he was leaving Fiorentina for Milan, he took Costa with him, paying a reported £30 million for the player. In doing so, Costa became Milan’s most expensive transfer of all-time. Costa played five seasons in Milan, where he won one Serie A title, one Italian Cup, one Italian Super Cup, one UEFA Champions League, and one European Super Cup.
In 2003, Brazilian youngster Kaká joined the ranks at Milan and relegated Costa to the bench. Though pleased with Kaká’s success, he was disappointed to be restricted to the bench in the twilight of his career.
In 2004, Costa played his last match for the Portuguese squad at the UEFA Euro 2004 final, when Portugal lost to underdogs Greece 1-0 in what was considered a titanic upset.
On 25 May 2006, Costa’s return to Benfica to play for the forthcoming season was announced in a press conference. He had been released from Milan after both the player and the club reached an agreement to end his contract. Costa also gave up his €4.6 million per year contract to play in the club that, year after year, had dreamt of his return. Costa’s affection for Benfica is publicly known and so is his desire to end his career at the Portuguese club. On 11 May 2008, Costa played his last game for Benfica against Vitória de Setúbal before announcing his retirement from football.
On the following day, Costa was presented as the new leader of the football department, hiring Quique Sánchez Flores as the new manager of Benfica and being responsible for the formation of the team in the next season.
During the 2008 Summer transfer window, Costa was able — already as Director of Football — to sign a few well-known players, such as Argentine playmaker Pablo Aimar and bringing in Spanish left-winger José Antonio Reyes and Honduran striker David Suazo in on loan, thus gaining general praise from both board and fans alike.
On the following Summer, Costa further increased his efforts to build a solid Benfica team, with such signings as Argentinean striker Javier Saviola, Brazilian centre midfielder Ramires and Spanish defensive midfielder Javi García, along with experienced Portuguese manager Jorge Jesus. This effort was rewarded with Benfica’s victory in the Portuguese League.
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At his pre season press conference, new Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers outlines his policy for next season over new signings and whether his current crop will be given a chance to prove themselves.
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Rui Manuel César Costa, born 29 March 1972) is a former Portuguese football player and current Director of Football for Sport Lisboa e Benfica. An attacking midfielder also capable of playing as a deep-seated defensive midfielder, he most recently played for Portuguese club Benfica. Renowned for his fine technique and his excellent passing, he’s now considered as one of the greatest midfielders of his generation. In 2004, he was named by Pelé in FIFA 100, as one of the 125 greatest living football players.
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This Turkish derby is a real delight!
Although the two clubs can be found in the Istanbul, they are actually divided by some pretty funky geography!
The two fierce rivals are separated by Istanbul’s Bosphorus straits (a body of water that cuts the city in two) and are even on different continents!
Travel’s not a problem though. The two rival stadiums are only 40 minutes away from each other!
Galatasaray was founded by an all French speaking high school and is on the European side.
While Fenerbahce is on the Asian side and has a largely working class following.
Fener were even formed in secret, because the strict Ottoman rulers of the time banned young Turks from playing the game.
So what about the rivalry?
One thing for sure is that Turkish club teams have fanatical supporters.
When Manchester United visited Galatasaray in the Champions League a few seasons ago, the home fans greeted them at the airport with ‘welcome to hell’ banners!
But that is nothing compared to the atmosphere of a derby match.
When Graeme Souness was Galatasaray manager, he was so pleased with victory over their rivals, he famously planted a club flag in the centre of Fenerbahce’s pitch!
Even a veteran of the great derbies of Glasgow, Liverpool and Genoa was lost in the drama and passion of this fixture!
He narrowly avoided the wrath of Fener supporters by escaping through a tunnel of riot policemen!
Galatasaray are the most successful Turkish club, and became the first club in Turkey to win a European title, when they won the Uefa Cup in 2000.
Galatasaray earned its fifth consecutive Turkish League Championship in 2000, before they were finally overhauled by Fenerbahce.
The success of both clubs can be seen with the core of Turkey’s World Cup squad made up of players from both teams.
Previous success and current form are all forgotten though when both sets of players walk out to a packed stadium and an unbelievable hostile atmosphere.
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The best Japanese players of the current football team.
Honda, Nakamura, Nagatomo, Endo, Okazaki, Maeda……
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Ex-Newcastle manager says the current owner and chairman of Newcastle United know so little about Football, it will make Alan Pardew’s job very hard.
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A Ukranian news reporter tries to do her job, but she is constantly interrupted by drunken Dutch fans. Poor girl.
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Arthur Antunes Coimbra, better known as Zico, is a Brazilian coach and former footballer. He is the current head coach of the Iraq national football team. Often called the “White Pelé”, he is commonly considered one of the most skilled finishers and one of the best passers ever and possibly the world’s best player of the early 80’s. He was also known as one of history’s greatest free kick specialists, able to bend the ball with pace. The gifted midfielder was named by Pelé as one of the top 125 greatest living footballers in March 2004. Also according to Pelé, generally considered the best footballer ever, “throughout the years, the one player that came closest to me was Zico”
Zico scored 52 goals in 72 international matches for Brazil, and represented them in the 1978, 1982 and 1986 World Cups. They did not win any of those tournaments, even though the 1982 squad is considered one of the greatest Brazilian national squads ever. Zico is often considered one of the best players in football history not to have been on a World Cup winning squad. He was chosen 1981 and 1983 Player of the Year.
=HONOURS=
-CLUB-
-Rio State Championship 1972, 1974, 1978, 1979, 1979 (special), 1981, 1986
-Brazilian Championship 1980, 1982, 1983, 1987
-Copa Libertadores 1981
-Intercontinental Cup 1981
-J.League Suntory Series 1993
-INTERNATIONAL-
-1978 FIFA World Cup: Third place
-1982 FIFA World Cup: Round 2
-1986 FIFA World Cup: Quarter-finals
=INDIVIDUAL HONOURS=
1974:
-Bola de Ouro Brazilian Footballer of the Year
-Bola de Prata Brazilian Championship All-Star Team
-Set a goal record in a single season as a Flamengo player — 49 goals
1975:
-Rio State Championship Top Scorer — 30 goals
-Bola de Prata Brazilian Championship All-Star Team
1976:
-Set a goal record in a single season as a Flamengo player — 56 goals
-Brazil’s top scorer this season — 63 goals
-Silver ball South American Footballer of the Year
1977:
-Rio State Championship Top Scorer — 27 goals
-Brazil’s top scorer this season — 48 goals
-Bola de Prata Brazilian Championship All-Star Team
-South American Footballer of the Year
1978:
-Rio State Championship Top Scorer — 19 goals
1979:
-Rio State Championship Top Scorer — 26 goals
-Extra Rio State Championship Top Scorer — 34 goals
-Brazil’s top scorer this season — 89 goals
-Selected in FIFA XI to play against Argentina — Scored 1 goal
1980:
-Brazilian Championship Top Scorer — 21 goals
-Brazil’s top scorer this season — 53 goals
-Silver ball South American Footballer of the Year
-5th Best Player of the Year — Guerin Sportivo (Italy)
1981:
-Copa Libertadores Best Player
-Copa Libertadores Top Scorer — 11 goals
-Intercontinental Cup Man of the Match
-South American Footballer of the Year
-World Footballer of the Year — Guerin Sportivo (Italy), El Mundo (Venezuela), El Balón (Spain), Placar Magazine (Brazil)
1982:
-Rio State Championship Top Scorer — 21 goals
-Bola de Ouro Brazilian Footballer of the Year
-Bola de Prata Brazilian Championship All-Star Team
-Brazilian Championship Top Scorer — 21 goals
-Brazilian Top Scorer of the year — 59 goals
-World Cup Bronze Boot
-World Cup All-Star Team player
-South American Footballer of the Year
-Selected in FIFA XI to play against Europe Team — Scored 1 goal
-4th Best Player of the Year — World Soccer Magazine (England)
1983:
-World Player of the Year — World Soccer Magazine (England)
1984:
-Second highest scorer of the Italian League — 19 goals
-Chevron Award (best goal per game ratio in Italian league)
-3rd Best Player of the Year — World Soccer Magazine (England)
1987:
-Bola de Prata Brazilian Championship All-Star Team
1992:
-Japan Soccer League record for goals scored in consecutive matches — -11 goals in 10 straight matches
1999:
-3rd best Brazilian player of the 20th century — IFFHS
-IFFHS Players of the 20th century
-9th Best Player of the 20th century — France Football (France)
-Greatest Players of the 20th century World Soccer (England)
2004
-FIFA 100
-Hall of the Fame FIFA
2010
-10th Greatest Footballer of All Time — World Soccer Magazine (England)
All-Time
-Top Scorer in Flamengo’s history — 508 goals
-Top Scorer in Maracanã Stadium’s history — 333 goals
BEACH SOCCER:
-Beach Soccer World Championship 1995, 1996
-American cup Beach Soccer 1995, 1996
-1995 Beach Soccer World Championship Top Scorer — 12 goals
-1995 Beach Soccer World Championship Best Player
=HONOURS AS MANAGER=
JAPAN:
-Asian Cup: 2004
FENERBAHCE:
-Süper Lig: 2006–07
-Turkish Super Cup: 2007
BUNYODKOR:
-Uzbekistani Cup: 2008
-Uzbek League: 2008
CSKA MOSCOW:
-Russian Super Cup: 2009
-Russian Cup: 2008–09
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A short compilation by me. [PROMO]
“I love football, I love Real Madrid”, Andy Harper.
Season 2010/2011.
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Cristiano Ronaldo The Hero is back Cristiano Ronaldo 2008/2009 Cristiano Ronaldo – The Golden Boy 2008/09 freestyle battle touzani Top 10 Best World Footballers 2009 This is a new updated video of who I think are the current top 10 football (soccer) players in the world. I have based this on form and actual talent to select the top 10. There are so many talented footballers at the moment, who do you think will take top spot? Here are the players that I chose from: Sergio Kun Agüero (Atlético Madrid)Samir Nasri (Arsenal)Fernando Torres (Liverpool)Zlatan Ibrahimovic(Inter Milan)Kaká (AC Milan)Wayne Rooney (Manchester United) Cesc Fabregas (Arsenal)Ronaldinho(AC Milan)Cristiano Ronaldo (Manchester United)Lionel Messi(Barcelona)Gianluigi Buffon(Juventus),Iker Casillas(Real Madrid),Petr Cech(Chelsea),Edwin van der Sar(Manchester United),Fabio Cannavaro (Real Madrid), Rio Ferdinand (Manchester United), Paolo Maldini (AC Milan), Alessandro Nesta (AC Milan), Carles Puyol (Barcelona), John Terry (Chelsea) (Barcelona), Thierry Henry (Barcelona), Zlatan Ibrahimovic (Inter Milan), Wayne Rooney (Machester United), Carlos Tevez (Manchester United), Fernando Torres (Liverpool), Ruud van Nistelrooy (Real Madrid), David Villa (Valencia). The players featured in this video play for countries: Argentina, Belarus, Brazil, Czech Republic, England, France, Germany, Holland, Italy, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Togo, Wales.Arsenal, Aston Villa, Blackburn Rovers, Birmingham City, Bolton, Chelsea, Derby County, Everton, Fulham, Liverpool, Manchester City, Manchester United, Middlesbrough, Newcastle United, Portsmouth, Reading, Sunderland, Tottenham Hotspur, West Ham United, Wigan Athletic. Ronaldinho Gaucho SHOW MEN R10 manchester united, sporting lisbon, portugal, english premier league, skills, goals, rabona hocus pocus, sent off rooney, world cup, CR7, CR17, amazing goal, joga bonito, champions league, carling cup league cup, fa cup, skillz, freekick, penalty, bbc motd, skysports, setanta sports, itv sport, nike vapor, rooney, Cristiano ronaldo, tevez, giggs, scholes, alex ferguson, pfa player of the year, pfa young player of the year Cristiano ronaldo Arsenal, chelsea liverpool bolton, aston villa, birmingham, derby, newcastle, portsmouth reading, tottenham spurs, sporting, rome as roma, ac milan, barcelona, fulham, Middlesbrough, everton, wigan, sunderland, west ham, manchester city, blackburn, rome roma as milan barcelona,champions league, premier league ronaldinho, messi, nani, henry, bojan, adebayor, fabregas, torres, flamini, clichy, evra, vidic, ferdinand, brown, neville, carrick, anderson, scholes, giggs,Arsenal, chelsea liverpool bolton, aston villa, birmingham, derby, newcastle, portsmouth reading, tottenham spurs, sporting, rome as roma, ac milan, marvin van kessel, vankesselTV, real madrid, barcelona, fulham, Middlesbrough, everton, wigan, sunderland, west ham, manchester city, blackburn, rome, ac milan, barcelona.ronaldinho, messi, nani, henry, bojan, adebayor, fabregas, torres, flamini, clichy, evra, vidic, ferdinand, brown, neville, carrick, anderson, scholes, giggs Cesc Fabragas (Arsenal), Steven Gerrard (Liverpool), Juninho Pernambucano (Lyon), Kaka (AC Milan), Frank Lampard (Chelsea), Andrea Pirlo (AC Milan), Juan Roman Riquelme (Boca Juniors), Ronaldinho (Barcelona), Paul Scholes (Manchester Unitedcristiano ronaldo vid more tags:cristiano ronaldo rocket ronaldo cr7 skill man.utd trick messi kaka rooney fifa 09 pes 2009 compilation 08/09 2008/2009 07/08 2007/2008 2008 2009 2007 premier leage penalty free kick dive diver el nino torres gerrard liverpool chelsea lampard drogba terry arsenal fabragas wallcot andy7skill ronie ronnie .,1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 ron7 ron17 portugal ireland brazil spain argentina italy england germany france world cup 2006 2010 euro 2004 2008 champions leage carling cup f.a cup super cup community shield porsmouth man city robinho ronaldiniho ac milan real madrid barcaleona america free kick goal top 10 rte. THE BEST OF CRISTIANO RONALDO OF THE SEASON 2009 PRO EVOLUTION SOCCER FIFA 2009 SKILLS AND GOALS LIVE GAME CELTIC VS MANCHESTER UNITED the best skills and goals of cristiano ronaldo in season 2007-2008 best moments celebrations 17MANRONALDO7 RETURN FOR MY FANS AND NEW VIDEOS FOR NEW PLAYERS Arsenal, Aston Villa, Blackburn Rovers, Birmingham City, Bolton, Chelsea, Derby County, Everton, Fulham, Liverpool, Manchester City, Manchester United, Middlesbrough, Newcastle United, Portsmouth, Reading, Sunderland, Tottenham Hotspur, West Ham United, Wigan Athletic. manchester united, sporting lisbon, portugal, english premier league, skills andy
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