Posts Tagged ‘ Maicon ’

So there you have it. The following XI are the highest paid in their respective positions. Gianluigi Buffon, Christian Chivu, Alessandro Nesta, Walter Samuel, Maicon, Mathieu Flamini, Andrea Pirlo, Daniele De Rossi, Samuel Eto’o, Ronaldinho, Zlatan Ibrahimovic. So clearly the surprise inclusion is former Arsenal man Flamini. However his huge wages probably have more...
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Inter Milan full-back Maicon refuses to get carried away with all the speculation linking him to Real Madrid. Former Nerazzuri boss Jose Mourinho has been keen on bringing the Brazilian to the Bernabeu ever since taking charge in Madrid a few weeks ago. But despite his willingness to reunite with the ’Special One’, Maicon has...
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There are plenty of World Cup best XIs floating around. Mr. David Beckham did one just before the final, and we did two ourselves, split between semi-finalists and non-semi-finalists. There’s only one XI that goes in the history books though, and that’s the FIFA one. The FIFA World Cup All-Star Team was decided by the...
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We saw David Beckham looking very coach-like on the England bench at World Cup 2010. There was even a (made up) rumour that Beckham would be replacing Fabio Capello as England manager after the team’s World Cup exit. That rumour seemed to mysteriously disappear the second Argentina exited the tournament and proved that inexperienced...
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This was spotted on 101GreatGoals this morning and it’s absolutely wonderful. A simple compilation of the tournament’s best goals without a suspect musical soundtrack, but rather the real time commentary, enjoying the goal as designed – with the backdrop of a jubilant fan. And the occasional swarm of locusts. It’s almost impossible to pick the...
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In what is sure to be one of the most anticipated quarterfinals in recent history, Brazil is set to take on Holland. Brazilian right back Maicon has already started the mind games ahead of their encounter, praising Holland for their strong defense and big names. “Winning is always important. It gives us confidence to win...
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Sunday, June 20th at 19:30 GMT from Soccer City Stadium, Johannesburg While Brazilian fans can’t wait to face Portugal in their last group stage fixture, they couldn’t have asked for a better way to prepare than taking on a spirited Ivory Coast side. The Elephants held the Portuguese to a goalless draw in what many...
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In yesterday's match Brazil ran into a North Korean roadblock which frustrated their attack in the first half. In the second half, they were able to turn it around by releasing Maicon and Michel Bastos, and the two wingback with...
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The ITV announcer can't quite believe Maicon's goal....
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It took Brazil 55 minutes to finally get past North Korea. Maicon broke the deadlock with the above goal. Just one question: Was it a cross or a shot? I’m adamant that it’s a shot because a) he uses outside of his foot, and b) Maicon’s just that good. Others disagree. Let us know what...
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The verdict: it wasn’t quite like watchin’ Brazil. To be fair, we knew what we were getting from Dunga and we also knew, or at least thought, North Korea would run out five in the back and four in the midfield, but it still wasn’t a vintage performance from the perennial favorites. Much of that...
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If only everything in life was this simple and clearcut. Join CaughtOffside’s World Cup 2010 Fantasy Football League and win £5k!Inter Milan defender Maicon would relish the chance to follow former coach Jose Mourinho to Real Madrid. The highly-rated 28-year-old has been heavily linked with a move to the Spanish capital in the wake...
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Lazio's Aleksandar Kolarov is thought to be on Mou's wish list Jose Mourinho is already making noises about revamping Real Madrid's defense and midfield. Two areas that could do with improvement if they want to challenge Barca. Maicon is set...
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Old Trafford boss likes the look of this Brazilian magician. Sign up to CasinoRip and get up to £100 absolutely free!Manchester United are apparently considering a move for Inter Milan right back Maicon this summer as Sir Alex Ferguson looks for an experienced replacement for veteran Gary Neville. Whilst being impressed by the strides...
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It is quite early to discuss next season's Champions League particularly with the World Cup looming ahead but Inter's historic treble was much more than a great achievement. It proved once again how difficult it is to repeat as a champion in Europe's elite club competition. For the Nerazzurri winning the Champions League is...
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Inter succeeded in defending their Serie A title after winning against Siena in the last round of league fixtures. Once again the hero was Diego Milito who has left his mark by scoring the winner against Siena after hitting the winning striker against Roma in the Coppa Italia final. The Nerazzurri have been consistent...
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Inter and Bayern Munich will clash next Saturday, May 22nd in Madrid to decide the European champion in a highly anticipated match between two sides which overcame some major obstacles such as Barcelona and Manchester United. The Nerazzurri had the tougher draw of the two teams playing last season's winners Barcelona on four occasions...
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Brazil are the most successful team in World Cup history with five trophies. That’s a fact. But like all successful champions, the team is now obsessed with landing number six. Especially after the massive expectation and subsequent disappointment that was the 2006 trip to Germany. The 2010 version of Brazil boasts some of the best...
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COS contributor extols the virtues and sings the praises of Inter Milan’s Brazilian international. Join Our Facebook Fan Page for the Latest News/Rumours/Forums/Videos/WAGS/Funny Stuff/Features!Brasil has a fine history of attacking full backs. They reached the idea of a flat back four first, and have after that always displayed a tendency to lead the way...
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Barca's has cause for grave concern: With half an hour to go and a brace of goals down, the Blaugrana imposed a stifling siege of the Inter goal but could make no headway against the stubborn defense put up...
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