The pictures were taken during the match...
Xy complaining about the referee.
Xy reacting after the first goal. What id FM doin??
SS and FM(after waking up)watching the game
So intense.
XY reacting after the game.
Friday, May 29, 2009
Episode 33- Barcelona Conquered Rome... (and Seik San's house)
The four of us,(me XY,SS,FM)went to Seik San's house to watch the match.
The pictures were taken during the match...
The pictures were taken during the match...
Episode 32- Barcelona Conquered Rome
What a nite.
The fans. The stadium. The players. The atmosphere.
It was absolutely outstanding. There is no better word to describe that.
Barcelona conquered Rome that nite with a superb display of possession, proving again that football is still the best game in the planet. The Catalans outclassed the Devils with an excellent 2-0 win in the the Staduim Olimpico, Rome. Goals from Samuel E’to and Lionel Messi had earned Barca as a rightful UCL champions.
Barca was dominating the whole game since the start of the first minute. Superb play from Puyol, Pique, Xavi and Iniesta were the key factors that helped Barca to clinch the title. Puyol played an excellent right back to stop Ronaldo from terrorizing the defense. Barca playmakers, Xavi and Iniesta produce amazing through balls and crosses that that was enough to crushed Man U’s dream of retaining the title.
On the 10th minute, Cameroon striker , Samuel E’to opened up the scoring to give Barca an early lead. E’to dribbled past Vidic and produce an unstoppable shot past keeper, Van Der Sar. United’s morale went down after the first goal. However, United had a couple of chances, but it was not enough to salvage a point.
In the 2nd half, Barca still maintain their possession. There was a freekick awarded to Barca. Xavi took the stunning freekick and it almost went in, but the post denied it. Ji Sung-Park had a great opportunity to equalize after a cross from Rooney, but the ball was too high for him to head in. In the 70 minutes, Messi’s magic proved that he is much better that Ronaldo. A devastating cross from Iniesta to Messi, totally unmarked and produce a stunning header past the keeper. After that, Devils were playing rough especially Scholes and Ronaldo.
In the end of the game, you could see Barca fans went wild in the stadium. During the medal giving ceremony, you could also see that all Man U’s player were in sour face. They produce a very poor display that nite. As a result, they were outplayed.
And Barca’s manager Pep Guardiola is one happy man.
The fans. The stadium. The players. The atmosphere.
It was absolutely outstanding. There is no better word to describe that.
Barcelona conquered Rome that nite with a superb display of possession, proving again that football is still the best game in the planet. The Catalans outclassed the Devils with an excellent 2-0 win in the the Staduim Olimpico, Rome. Goals from Samuel E’to and Lionel Messi had earned Barca as a rightful UCL champions.
Barca was dominating the whole game since the start of the first minute. Superb play from Puyol, Pique, Xavi and Iniesta were the key factors that helped Barca to clinch the title. Puyol played an excellent right back to stop Ronaldo from terrorizing the defense. Barca playmakers, Xavi and Iniesta produce amazing through balls and crosses that that was enough to crushed Man U’s dream of retaining the title.
On the 10th minute, Cameroon striker , Samuel E’to opened up the scoring to give Barca an early lead. E’to dribbled past Vidic and produce an unstoppable shot past keeper, Van Der Sar. United’s morale went down after the first goal. However, United had a couple of chances, but it was not enough to salvage a point.
Eto the scorer
In the 2nd half, Barca still maintain their possession. There was a freekick awarded to Barca. Xavi took the stunning freekick and it almost went in, but the post denied it. Ji Sung-Park had a great opportunity to equalize after a cross from Rooney, but the ball was too high for him to head in. In the 70 minutes, Messi’s magic proved that he is much better that Ronaldo. A devastating cross from Iniesta to Messi, totally unmarked and produce a stunning header past the keeper. After that, Devils were playing rough especially Scholes and Ronaldo.
Messi's magic
Tevez and Messi tussling against each other
In the end of the game, you could see Barca fans went wild in the stadium. During the medal giving ceremony, you could also see that all Man U’s player were in sour face. They produce a very poor display that nite. As a result, they were outplayed.
The Catalans celebrate after winning the title.
And Barca’s manager Pep Guardiola is one happy man.
Sunday, May 24, 2009
Episode 31- See You In Rome
Don’t get the idea that I’m going to Rome, okay??
All eyes are on the upcoming UEFA Champions League (UCL) final at the Stadium Olimpico (in Rome) and both teams are out to create history.
Well, the two teams are the recently crowned EPL champions, Man United (a.k.a Red Devils) and the Catalan Giant, Barcelona.
The Devils will be looking to add another silverware in their cabinet to complete a sweep of quardruple cups and Barca are out to bag a historic trebel in Guardiola’s first season in charge.
Alex Ferguson’s side will also be hoping to retain the UCL title and become the first ever Europe team to retain the title. The Catalans will definitely be out to stop the Devils from clinching the title.
The road to the final of UCL, came in for United when they thrashed Arsenal in a 4-1 aggregate match. In the 1st leg the only goal of the game from O’Shea gave the Devils the lead. Then in the 2nd leg, the dreams of going to Rome for Arsenal had perished. Goals from Ji-Sung Park and Ronaldo crushed Arsenal’s dream and left them another year without a throphy. Although I’m a Gunner fan, I could not stop myself from hailing Ronaldo’s magic throughout that match. The superb freekick (from Ronaldo) and great tactics between him and Rooney are simply tantalizing. They just got me glued on my sit for the full 90 minutes .
Meanwhile, the other UCL match between Chelsea and Barcelona is another spectacular one. Both teams are evenly strong and it’s tough to predict which team will make it to the final. In the 1st leg, both teams drew 0-0 at the Nou’s Camp(Barca’s home)with Barca dominating the whole game. In the 2nd leg at Stamford Bridge, Michael Essien gave the Blues the lead by scoring a superb volley. The Blues managed to hold the Catalans until extra time. Well, if you gonna think that Chelsea will be going to another final encounter with Man U, think again. During extra time, the Blues fans cheered and whistled as they were so confident that their team will go to Rome. Then, on the 93rd minute(correct me if I’m wrong), the whole crowd was silenced. The magic from Iniesta put Barca in the final against Man U. As Messi give a one-touch ball to him,Iniesta wasted no time to strucked a magnificent shot to the top corner leaving Petr Cech in agony. The Blues were so dejected. And there is more. A couple of seconds before the whistle ends, a shot from Ballack(correct me if I’m wrong again)in the penalty box hit the arm of one Barca’s player. Its clearly a penalty. But referee Tom Ovrebo denied it. The score settled at 1-1. At the end of the game, while the Catalans celebrated their win, the Blues confronted Overbro with frustrations and anger. Reports said that Ovrebo did not gave at least 4 penalties to Chelsea. To rub salt into Chelsea’s wound, the Blues striker, Didier Drogba was expected to face a lenghty ban in the UCL next season. This is because he ranted the F-word in front of the television cameras. Even Guus Hiddink and four security officers struggled to prevent the finger jabbing striker from venting at the referee.
So, the stage is set.
The Red Devils and the Catalans will face off against each other in a spectecular showdown and expect no mercy from the 2 giants.
Be sure to catch the game live on May 27, 3am on ESPN.
All eyes are on the upcoming UEFA Champions League (UCL) final at the Stadium Olimpico (in Rome) and both teams are out to create history.
Well, the two teams are the recently crowned EPL champions, Man United (a.k.a Red Devils) and the Catalan Giant, Barcelona.
The Devils will be looking to add another silverware in their cabinet to complete a sweep of quardruple cups and Barca are out to bag a historic trebel in Guardiola’s first season in charge.
Alex Ferguson’s side will also be hoping to retain the UCL title and become the first ever Europe team to retain the title. The Catalans will definitely be out to stop the Devils from clinching the title.
The road to the final of UCL, came in for United when they thrashed Arsenal in a 4-1 aggregate match. In the 1st leg the only goal of the game from O’Shea gave the Devils the lead. Then in the 2nd leg, the dreams of going to Rome for Arsenal had perished. Goals from Ji-Sung Park and Ronaldo crushed Arsenal’s dream and left them another year without a throphy. Although I’m a Gunner fan, I could not stop myself from hailing Ronaldo’s magic throughout that match. The superb freekick (from Ronaldo) and great tactics between him and Rooney are simply tantalizing. They just got me glued on my sit for the full 90 minutes .
O'Shea's goal.
The goalscorer.
Scores a superb freekick in the 2nd leg.
Meanwhile, the other UCL match between Chelsea and Barcelona is another spectacular one. Both teams are evenly strong and it’s tough to predict which team will make it to the final. In the 1st leg, both teams drew 0-0 at the Nou’s Camp(Barca’s home)with Barca dominating the whole game. In the 2nd leg at Stamford Bridge, Michael Essien gave the Blues the lead by scoring a superb volley. The Blues managed to hold the Catalans until extra time. Well, if you gonna think that Chelsea will be going to another final encounter with Man U, think again. During extra time, the Blues fans cheered and whistled as they were so confident that their team will go to Rome. Then, on the 93rd minute(correct me if I’m wrong), the whole crowd was silenced. The magic from Iniesta put Barca in the final against Man U. As Messi give a one-touch ball to him,Iniesta wasted no time to strucked a magnificent shot to the top corner leaving Petr Cech in agony. The Blues were so dejected. And there is more. A couple of seconds before the whistle ends, a shot from Ballack(correct me if I’m wrong again)in the penalty box hit the arm of one Barca’s player. Its clearly a penalty. But referee Tom Ovrebo denied it. The score settled at 1-1. At the end of the game, while the Catalans celebrated their win, the Blues confronted Overbro with frustrations and anger. Reports said that Ovrebo did not gave at least 4 penalties to Chelsea. To rub salt into Chelsea’s wound, the Blues striker, Didier Drogba was expected to face a lenghty ban in the UCL next season. This is because he ranted the F-word in front of the television cameras. Even Guus Hiddink and four security officers struggled to prevent the finger jabbing striker from venting at the referee.
Iniesta, reeling off after scoring.
A mad Drog.
So, the stage is set.
The Red Devils and the Catalans will face off against each other in a spectecular showdown and expect no mercy from the 2 giants.
Be sure to catch the game live on May 27, 3am on ESPN.
Friday, March 27, 2009
Episode 30-Dear Mom
I’ve been planning to write this post for quite a long time. But I cant seem to find the right time to publish it, until yesterday I remembered that today 27th of April is my Mom’s birthday. Yup, today is a very special day for her and I would like to take this opportunity to publish this post today. Here is a little message for my Mom..
Dear Mom,
For over 17 years, I know that I had not been a good boy. I tend to make you angry and sad because of my foolish attitude. But you never hated or punish me for the mistakes that I’ve done. Instead you gave me advise on how to improve my self better. Although your income is little, you never fail to buy expensive electronic gadgets (handphone, psp) whenever we (my bro and I) asked for it. Moreover, you had always bring us to eat good food. You’ve always make time to fetch us to tuition, meetings despite your busy schedule. All these sacrifices you made, I will remember it forever.
Thank you mom for bringing joy and happiness in my life. When times are bad, you never fail to bring smiles upon our faces. Thank you mom (and dad) for taking care of me. When I am sad, you guys are there to comfort me. When I am sick, you guys quickly bring me to the clinic. I am truly grateful of that. And lastly I would like thank you mom for giving birth to me. Thank you for bringing me to this world. This is the best gift that I ever had. I’ll promised that one day, I will make you and dad be proud of me.
I am sorry for all my wrong doings in the past. I’m sorry too for not buying a birthday present for you. Instead, I would like to make this post as a birthday present for you. I hope that you and dad will be blessed with great health and longevity.
I’ll end this post with song. This song was sung by Girls Generation and the title is ‘Dear Mum’. Therefore I would like to dedicate this song to my mom.
Girls Generation-Dear Mom
Korean
Translation
I’m feeling tired today
Left alone in the room hugging a pillow
Touching my phone distracted my mind
It’s lonely to eat tonight
Suddenly, i was frightened by the ringing phone
my mom’s worried voice asked if i’ve eaten
these words annoyed me but today it’s different
The forgotten promises are remembered
I will be a person with pretty heart
And become a person who is selfless
I’ll keep the love of my mother’s wishes
I think of mother who used to share my dreams and brush my hair
Though I’ve made hurtful wrong choices
You silently watched over me from behind
But now I think more than an innocent child
The meaning of mom’s silent prayers
I will be a person with pretty heart
And become a person who is selfless
I’ll keep the love of my mother’s wishes
I think of mother who used to share my dreams and brush my hair
What will i do, yet my heart is small
Can I do better without holding mother’s hand
I’m afraid that it will still lack
I’ll be a wise daughter of my mom (Give me the courage)
I will be a proud daughter no matter where I go (You’ve been there for me)
I’ll keep the love of my mother’s wishes
I’ll show endless love
I’ll have a warm heart
I’m shy to express to mom
That I really love my mom
Dear Mom,
For over 17 years, I know that I had not been a good boy. I tend to make you angry and sad because of my foolish attitude. But you never hated or punish me for the mistakes that I’ve done. Instead you gave me advise on how to improve my self better. Although your income is little, you never fail to buy expensive electronic gadgets (handphone, psp) whenever we (my bro and I) asked for it. Moreover, you had always bring us to eat good food. You’ve always make time to fetch us to tuition, meetings despite your busy schedule. All these sacrifices you made, I will remember it forever.
Thank you mom for bringing joy and happiness in my life. When times are bad, you never fail to bring smiles upon our faces. Thank you mom (and dad) for taking care of me. When I am sad, you guys are there to comfort me. When I am sick, you guys quickly bring me to the clinic. I am truly grateful of that. And lastly I would like thank you mom for giving birth to me. Thank you for bringing me to this world. This is the best gift that I ever had. I’ll promised that one day, I will make you and dad be proud of me.
I am sorry for all my wrong doings in the past. I’m sorry too for not buying a birthday present for you. Instead, I would like to make this post as a birthday present for you. I hope that you and dad will be blessed with great health and longevity.
Happy Birthday MOM!!
I’ll end this post with song. This song was sung by Girls Generation and the title is ‘Dear Mum’. Therefore I would like to dedicate this song to my mom.
Girls Generation-Dear Mom
Korean
SeoHyun: Oneureun waenji himdeulgo jichyeo
Begaereul kkeureo aneun chae honja bangane nama
Jessica: Jeonhwagil majijakgeorineun naui maeumi
Wenji oneul ttara weroungeojyo
Sunny:Gapjagi ullin jeonhwae nolla
Bap meogeotneunji geokjeonghaneun eomma moksoriga
Taeyeon: Kwichanhge deullyeotdeon geu mari oneureun tareungeol
Itgo isseotdeon yagsokdeuri tteoollayo
All: Maeumi yeppeun sarami dwelkeyo
Nameul meonji saenggakhaneun saram dwelkeyo
Tiffany: Eommaui sarangui baraemdeureul jikyeogalkeyo
Yoona: Nawa kkumeul hamkke nanudeon
Jessica: Nae meoreun bitgyeojudeon eommaga saenggakna
Yuri: Ttaereon jalmotdwen seontaekdeullo apahaetjiman
amu mal eobshi dwieseo jikyeobwa jusyeotjyo
Tiffany: Seotulgo eorin aijiman ijen al geot gatayo
eommaui joyonghan gidoui uimireul
All: Maeumi yeppeun sarami dwelkeyo
Nameul meonji saenggakhaneun saram dwelkeyo
TaeYeon: Eommaui sarangui baraemdeureul jikyeogalkeyo
HyoHyeon: Nawa kkumeul hamkke nanudeon
Sunny:Nae meoreun bitgyeojudeon eommaga saenggakna
Jessica: Eotteokhajyo ajik jageun nae mami
SeoHyun: Eommaui soneul noheumyeon honja jarhal su isseulji
TaeYeon:Ajik bujokhan geot gata nan duryeoun geolyo
All: Jihyeroun eommaui ttal dwelkeyo (TaeYeon:naege yonggireul jwoyo)
Eodilgado jarangseureon ttari dwelkeyo (Tiffany: You’ve bben there for me)
Jessica: Eommaui sarangui baraemdeureul jikyeo galkeyo
SooYoung: Haneobshi boyeojun sarangmankeum
TaeYeon: ttaseuhan mameul gajilkeyo
Tiffany: Sujubeo jaju pyohyeon mothaejyo
Eomma jeongmallo saranghaeyo
Translation
I’m feeling tired today
Left alone in the room hugging a pillow
Touching my phone distracted my mind
It’s lonely to eat tonight
Suddenly, i was frightened by the ringing phone
my mom’s worried voice asked if i’ve eaten
these words annoyed me but today it’s different
The forgotten promises are remembered
I will be a person with pretty heart
And become a person who is selfless
I’ll keep the love of my mother’s wishes
I think of mother who used to share my dreams and brush my hair
Though I’ve made hurtful wrong choices
You silently watched over me from behind
But now I think more than an innocent child
The meaning of mom’s silent prayers
I will be a person with pretty heart
And become a person who is selfless
I’ll keep the love of my mother’s wishes
I think of mother who used to share my dreams and brush my hair
What will i do, yet my heart is small
Can I do better without holding mother’s hand
I’m afraid that it will still lack
I’ll be a wise daughter of my mom (Give me the courage)
I will be a proud daughter no matter where I go (You’ve been there for me)
I’ll keep the love of my mother’s wishes
I’ll show endless love
I’ll have a warm heart
I’m shy to express to mom
That I really love my mom
Thursday, March 26, 2009
Episode 29: I'm Back!!!
Its been almost 2 month since I wrote my last post. I just cant believe that time really flies so fast. The month of March had been a significant month for those SPM students. I believe that this month will be the turning point of life to those students . This will mark a new chapter of life for them as they will embark on a journey to become an adult. Whether you are ready or not, you are gonna face countless of boundaries ahead of you in the future. Stay strong to face it and remember never ever give up…
First of all, I would like to congratulate to Chee Leong, Foo Mun and Jason Liew who managed to get JPA schorlaship. You guys really deserve it. Bright future defenitely awaits you all. Good luck in your interview and FM, you better start learning French now!!! Lol.
Furthermore, I would like to welcome back my NS friends that is Siew Hoong, Chong Ren and Ern Wei. Its great to see you guys again. You guys really look handsome in bald. Haha. Juz joking. Looking you all in bald really reminds me of my recruit training.
Moreover , I would bid farewell to Kenny and and Chan as both of them had already went to Taylor’s College a week ago. And also to Kar Chun, that will be going to Despark in Penang. I hope that you will learn lots of automobil skills there. Not to forget William that already gone to NS. I hope you will make lots of friends there.
Last but not the least, I would like to wish good luck to my 2 college friends who are currently studying in Taylor’s College. Xian Yung, please don’t arrive late anymore in class. Haha.You only got 5 more months only to complete your SAM. I am rooting for you. Gambateh!! Seik San, please make sure he complete his assignment ok?? Lol. And to Chan Leong who is currently studying in UNITEN, I wish u good luck in everything you do. I heard you goin Japan rite?? Remember to buy some souvenirs back ok?? Haha.
First of all, I would like to congratulate to Chee Leong, Foo Mun and Jason Liew who managed to get JPA schorlaship. You guys really deserve it. Bright future defenitely awaits you all. Good luck in your interview and FM, you better start learning French now!!! Lol.
Furthermore, I would like to welcome back my NS friends that is Siew Hoong, Chong Ren and Ern Wei. Its great to see you guys again. You guys really look handsome in bald. Haha. Juz joking. Looking you all in bald really reminds me of my recruit training.
Moreover , I would bid farewell to Kenny and and Chan as both of them had already went to Taylor’s College a week ago. And also to Kar Chun, that will be going to Despark in Penang. I hope that you will learn lots of automobil skills there. Not to forget William that already gone to NS. I hope you will make lots of friends there.
Last but not the least, I would like to wish good luck to my 2 college friends who are currently studying in Taylor’s College. Xian Yung, please don’t arrive late anymore in class. Haha.You only got 5 more months only to complete your SAM. I am rooting for you. Gambateh!! Seik San, please make sure he complete his assignment ok?? Lol. And to Chan Leong who is currently studying in UNITEN, I wish u good luck in everything you do. I heard you goin Japan rite?? Remember to buy some souvenirs back ok?? Haha.
Friday, January 23, 2009
Episode 28: RM1 bil just for 1 man??
Before I begin, let me explain the meaning of these terms as some of it might be unfamiliar to you guys. (I am referring to the non- football fan)
Transfer Window
Transfer window is the time where football clubs are able to buy or sell players in order to strengthen the squad. Its duration is 2 months and it begins in July (where the season starts) and in January. Once Transfer Window is closed, football clubs cannot buy any more players.
Barclays Premier League (BPL)
One of the famous English football league in England, where 20 football teams are in a race to win the league cup.
Manchester City
One of the BPL football club. Currently the richest club in the world.
Kaka/ Robinho/ Lionel Messi/ Cristiano Ronaldo
They are the some of the most expensive players in the world (for now). They are fast, skillful, talented, and always hungry for goals. Majority of them had won prestigious awards in football.
Ok. Lets begin.
Billions of dollars, pounds and euros may have been lost in the global financial crisis, but most of Europe’s leading football clubs are still poised to spend big during transfer window.
The club most unlikely to be unaffected by the credit crunch is Man City who may still be serious underachievers at the wrong end of the BPL, but became the world richest club when they were bought by Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Nahyan of Abu Dhabi.
As a result, City broke the British transfer record to bring in US$50 mil (equivalent to 32.5 mil euros) Brazil striker Robinho on the last day of September transfer window.
He is determined to do that again in the January transfer window……
Due to the unlimited budget provided, Man City’s boss, Mark Hughes, had been linked with over 50 players which he wanted to bring them to the club such as Lionel Messi of Barcelona, Kaka of Ac Milan, Cesc Fabregas of Arsenal and Fernando Torres of Liverpool.
And he made the first step on Tuesday (last week).......
Man City offered a sensational 175 mil euros in a bid to land AC Milan’s superstar, Kaka.
Milan would pocket 100 mil euros and the Brazilian playmaker Kaka almost 75 mil euros for a five year deal worth 15 mil euros a season- or 280,000 euros per week.
That’s not all,
On Friday (last week), Man City increased their offer to a phenomenal 243 mil euros for Kaka. Unbelievable? You better believe it. The large amount of money could almost buy three F16 fighter which were priced at US$55 mil each. Moreover, it could also cover the GDP pf a host of nations. For example, in 2005, the Cook Island’s estimated GDP was US$ 183,200,200, the Marshall Island US$ 115,000,000 and Anguilla US$108,900,00.
City’s bid breaks down as follows:
1. 108 mil euros for AC Milan
2. 108 mil euros for Kaka’s wages including taxes. Kaka will be paid a net salary of 13.28 mil euros a year.
3. 27 mil euros in commission to brokers, middle-men and signing on fees.
AC Milan fans were totally furious about the news. They did not want their hero to leave San Siro(AC Milan’s homeground). Some of the angry AC Milan fans sprayed “Hands off Kaka” on the club’s main office. Not only AC Milan fans objected the transfer of Kaka, Liverpool striker Fernando Torres also thinks that the Brazilian star should not join the cash rich City.
“Man City are not the right team for Kaka,” Torres told the Daily Mail.
“Big players want to win trophies and Man City are not even in the race for trophies in England.”
And Torres insisted that winning trophies was more important than anything else for a player, including money.
“Imagine 10 years after you stop playing, you go back, you look around, you are not in any picture, you have no medals, no trophies; its like you played for nothing.”
“You may have a fantastic car, a fantastic home, but what does it matter? No players looks back and says, “I won more money”.”
Even with the presence of Robinho in the squad, Man City is currently number 11 in the BPL(7 wins, 4 draws and 10 losses). Moreover, they are just 4 points adrift from the relegation zone. How do you expect Kaka to be in this team?
As what Torres said, big stars want to win trophies. With Kaka in the team, will Man City win the premiership title? Or can Man City qualify for the Champions League? The answer is a big NO. Remember, this is Man City not Man United.
In the nutshell, Man City should not spend over 100 mil euros just on a single player. And Kaka should reject the offer from Man City although the deal is lucrative. After all he is the hero of San Siro and this is where he truly belongs. He still has a lot to offer to AC Milan as he is just 26 years old. Meanwhile Man City should spend the money wisely by buying a few players and not just one. Who knows the players bought to Man City can adapt themselves with other players, the tactics of the team or maybe with the manager as well. Thus, this will strengthen the squad and enable Man City to achieve a stable position in the table. Maybe in a few years to come, Man City will win the premier league title or even qualify for the Champions League. Good luck Man City.
Note: 1 euro=RM4.60
1 US$=RM3.50
If we converted the amount of money that Man City offered to Kaka to RM, then Kaka is worth around RM1 billion in Malaysia!!!! Can you believe that?? His salary for a year is almost RM60 mil!! This is totally insane. Can you imagine that?
Transfer Window
Transfer window is the time where football clubs are able to buy or sell players in order to strengthen the squad. Its duration is 2 months and it begins in July (where the season starts) and in January. Once Transfer Window is closed, football clubs cannot buy any more players.
Barclays Premier League (BPL)
One of the famous English football league in England, where 20 football teams are in a race to win the league cup.
Manchester City
One of the BPL football club. Currently the richest club in the world.
Kaka/ Robinho/ Lionel Messi/ Cristiano Ronaldo
They are the some of the most expensive players in the world (for now). They are fast, skillful, talented, and always hungry for goals. Majority of them had won prestigious awards in football.
Ok. Lets begin.
Billions of dollars, pounds and euros may have been lost in the global financial crisis, but most of Europe’s leading football clubs are still poised to spend big during transfer window.
The club most unlikely to be unaffected by the credit crunch is Man City who may still be serious underachievers at the wrong end of the BPL, but became the world richest club when they were bought by Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Nahyan of Abu Dhabi.
As a result, City broke the British transfer record to bring in US$50 mil (equivalent to 32.5 mil euros) Brazil striker Robinho on the last day of September transfer window.
He is determined to do that again in the January transfer window……
Due to the unlimited budget provided, Man City’s boss, Mark Hughes, had been linked with over 50 players which he wanted to bring them to the club such as Lionel Messi of Barcelona, Kaka of Ac Milan, Cesc Fabregas of Arsenal and Fernando Torres of Liverpool.
And he made the first step on Tuesday (last week).......
Man City offered a sensational 175 mil euros in a bid to land AC Milan’s superstar, Kaka.
Milan would pocket 100 mil euros and the Brazilian playmaker Kaka almost 75 mil euros for a five year deal worth 15 mil euros a season- or 280,000 euros per week.
That’s not all,
On Friday (last week), Man City increased their offer to a phenomenal 243 mil euros for Kaka. Unbelievable? You better believe it. The large amount of money could almost buy three F16 fighter which were priced at US$55 mil each. Moreover, it could also cover the GDP pf a host of nations. For example, in 2005, the Cook Island’s estimated GDP was US$ 183,200,200, the Marshall Island US$ 115,000,000 and Anguilla US$108,900,00.
City’s bid breaks down as follows:
1. 108 mil euros for AC Milan
2. 108 mil euros for Kaka’s wages including taxes. Kaka will be paid a net salary of 13.28 mil euros a year.
3. 27 mil euros in commission to brokers, middle-men and signing on fees.
AC Milan fans were totally furious about the news. They did not want their hero to leave San Siro(AC Milan’s homeground). Some of the angry AC Milan fans sprayed “Hands off Kaka” on the club’s main office. Not only AC Milan fans objected the transfer of Kaka, Liverpool striker Fernando Torres also thinks that the Brazilian star should not join the cash rich City.
“Man City are not the right team for Kaka,” Torres told the Daily Mail.
“Big players want to win trophies and Man City are not even in the race for trophies in England.”
And Torres insisted that winning trophies was more important than anything else for a player, including money.
“Imagine 10 years after you stop playing, you go back, you look around, you are not in any picture, you have no medals, no trophies; its like you played for nothing.”
“You may have a fantastic car, a fantastic home, but what does it matter? No players looks back and says, “I won more money”.”
Even with the presence of Robinho in the squad, Man City is currently number 11 in the BPL(7 wins, 4 draws and 10 losses). Moreover, they are just 4 points adrift from the relegation zone. How do you expect Kaka to be in this team?
As what Torres said, big stars want to win trophies. With Kaka in the team, will Man City win the premiership title? Or can Man City qualify for the Champions League? The answer is a big NO. Remember, this is Man City not Man United.
In the nutshell, Man City should not spend over 100 mil euros just on a single player. And Kaka should reject the offer from Man City although the deal is lucrative. After all he is the hero of San Siro and this is where he truly belongs. He still has a lot to offer to AC Milan as he is just 26 years old. Meanwhile Man City should spend the money wisely by buying a few players and not just one. Who knows the players bought to Man City can adapt themselves with other players, the tactics of the team or maybe with the manager as well. Thus, this will strengthen the squad and enable Man City to achieve a stable position in the table. Maybe in a few years to come, Man City will win the premier league title or even qualify for the Champions League. Good luck Man City.
Note: 1 euro=RM4.60
1 US$=RM3.50
If we converted the amount of money that Man City offered to Kaka to RM, then Kaka is worth around RM1 billion in Malaysia!!!! Can you believe that?? His salary for a year is almost RM60 mil!! This is totally insane. Can you imagine that?
Tuesday, January 6, 2009
Episode 27: 2009 Must Watch Movies
1. Terminator Salvation
The original war between the human race and the Terminator computer network Skynet is explored in this prequel set in 2018. But this time there will be no Arnold Schwarzenegger to the rescue. After almost completely destroying the human race on earth in a nuclear holocaust, a group of survivors led by John Connor bands together to keep the machines at bay and from completely wiping out the human race. Starring Christian Bale as the future John Connor.
2. Wolverine: Origin
This movie will be the prequel of the X-Men franchise. It explores the origin of Wolverine on how he got the adamat steel. The clawed one seeks revenge against Victor Creed (who will later become Sabretooth) for the death of his girlfriend, ultimately ending up going through the Mutant X programme, which allows him to come to terms with his unique gift. Starring Hugh Jackman as Wolverine.
3. Dragon Ball Evolution
All die hard Dragon Ball fans, rejoice!! Akira Toriyama’s masterpiece is getting a live movie adaptations. Directed by James Wong( Final Destination), this movie focuses on the Piccolo’s saga in the manga(which refers to the Dragon Ball comics). This movie chronicles the adventure of Goku(Justin Chatwin) who is on a quest of gathering seven mystical orbs known as Dragon Ball. It is said that these orbs can grant any wishes if they can be gathered in one place. Other characters are Bulma(Emmy Rossum), martial arts trainer, Roshi(Chow Yun Fatt), and of course the evil Piccolo(James Marsters), who is interested to gather the Dragon Balls for himself. (to conquer the world kot…)
Other movies that I strongly recommend are…
4. New Moon (or Twillight 2)
5. Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince
6. The Storm Warriors 2
7. Underworld: Rise of the Lycans
8. Transformers 2: Revenge of the Fallen
The original war between the human race and the Terminator computer network Skynet is explored in this prequel set in 2018. But this time there will be no Arnold Schwarzenegger to the rescue. After almost completely destroying the human race on earth in a nuclear holocaust, a group of survivors led by John Connor bands together to keep the machines at bay and from completely wiping out the human race. Starring Christian Bale as the future John Connor.
2. Wolverine: Origin
This movie will be the prequel of the X-Men franchise. It explores the origin of Wolverine on how he got the adamat steel. The clawed one seeks revenge against Victor Creed (who will later become Sabretooth) for the death of his girlfriend, ultimately ending up going through the Mutant X programme, which allows him to come to terms with his unique gift. Starring Hugh Jackman as Wolverine.
3. Dragon Ball Evolution
All die hard Dragon Ball fans, rejoice!! Akira Toriyama’s masterpiece is getting a live movie adaptations. Directed by James Wong( Final Destination), this movie focuses on the Piccolo’s saga in the manga(which refers to the Dragon Ball comics). This movie chronicles the adventure of Goku(Justin Chatwin) who is on a quest of gathering seven mystical orbs known as Dragon Ball. It is said that these orbs can grant any wishes if they can be gathered in one place. Other characters are Bulma(Emmy Rossum), martial arts trainer, Roshi(Chow Yun Fatt), and of course the evil Piccolo(James Marsters), who is interested to gather the Dragon Balls for himself. (to conquer the world kot…)
Other movies that I strongly recommend are…
4. New Moon (or Twillight 2)
5. Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince
6. The Storm Warriors 2
7. Underworld: Rise of the Lycans
8. Transformers 2: Revenge of the Fallen
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