Juan Arango close to signing with Xolos

The arrival of Cesar Farias to the mangement of Xolos could open up a possiblity to Juan Arango to como play here in Mexico, which was one of the manager's petitions when he came to the club. “If there is a possibility for a good contract then I would be glad to be there to check it out" stated the player happily. Arango, who still does not have a solid contract with the German team Borussia Mönchengladbach, also stated that he was very happy that his National team manager and the president form Xolos would take him in consideration. If they reached an agreement this would be his fourth Mexican shirt he would defend after playing Monterrey, Puebla and Pachuca. For those who do not know Juan Arango, he is considered in football "La Zurda de Oro" meaning he has a golden left leg. Being considered one of the best Left legged players in the world an one of the best free-kickers in the planet.

Golden Boy 2013

Today FIFA announced that the award of the golden boot was for the Juventus' midfielder, Paul Pogba.

This award is given to the most outstanding young player of the year in Europe. Last year this award was given to Real Madrid's Isco for his incredible playing in Spain. This year without a doubt it had to be for Pogba, at such an early age he has done unimaginable plays and goals and has earned a spot on the starting team of Juventus. He also had a spectacular U-21 tournament with France were they claimed themselves champions with no rival as good as them. He was the base and the playmaker of the young squad were he was captain. He is a player with a lot of future and at this moments many clubs want him in for the winter market. The French young man is definately a player to keep an eye on in Brazil 2014 where many believe that he will also be a figure for the mighty France. Congratulations to the young and talented Paul Pogba for one of many awards he will receive in his career. 

 

World 11 2013

Today FIFA announced the list of the 40 players that are nominated to make up the best team of the year 2013. With players from all around the world, most of them come from Europena clubs. 

These are the 4 nominated Goalkeepers in order: 

Petr Cech, Thibaut Courtois, David de Gea, Manuel Neuer 

These are the 12 nominated defenses in order:

David Alaba, Giorgio Chiellini, Dante, Mats Hummels, Branislav Ivanovic, Philipp Lahm, Stephan Lichtsteiner, Filipe Luis, Vincent Kompany, Gerard Pique, Sergio Ramos, and Thiago Silva

These are the 12 nominated midfielders in order:

Gareth Bale, Ilkay Gundogan, Isco, Paul Pogba, Mesut Ozil, Menaja Matic, Blaise Matuidi, Marco Reus, Franck Ribery, Arjen Robben, Bastian Schweinsteiger, and Yaya Toure.

These are the 12 nominated attackers in order: 

Sergio Agüero, Edinson Cavani, Diego Costa, Falcao, Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Robert Lewandowski, Mario Mandzukic, Jackson Martinez, Lionel Messi, Thomas Muller, Cristiano Ronaldo, and Robin van Persie

Brazuca

Yesterday Brazil introduced the ball for the world cup next year, the Brazuca. On a live media conference from Brazil they introduced to the world the ball which will be played with next year at the world cup. Some people found it not very attractive by the designs it has on it but in a certain way it symbolizes the country and the tournament with its colors and exotic design. Throughout the years the balls have been different and by far this ball is the most elegant of them all. Just days before FIFA announced that every baby born on Tuesday would get a Brazuca for free and parents just had to claim the ball with the baby's birth certificate. 

Athletic Bilbao 1-0 Barcelona

FC Barcelona had a nightmare in San Mames. Gerardo 'Tata' Marino's team was looking foward to getting a victory after losing in the week in the UEFA Champions League. But Athletic Bilbao broke the  26 game win from FC Barcelona. Bilbao still has not lost in their new stadium San Mames with 6 wins and 2 draws and put themselves and in the top spots of the table trying to qualify to european tournaments. In the first minutes of the game, Iraizoz was solid in the moments when FC Barcelona tried to attack. Even though Tata tried he could not turn the game around with the strikers' little efficiency. The heroe of the game was Iker Muniaín, who scored the difference at minute 70'. With these results Barca stays at the top of the table with 40 points while Athletic Bilbao sums up 29.

Ballon d'Or to Ronaldinho

Eight years ago on this same day football's magician, Ronaldinho, won the award to the best player in the world. Having shined with both Barcelona and his national team he beat the great englishmen Frank Lampard and Steven Gerrard having the majority of the votes from FIFA. He is one of the most loved players in the history of football for his 'magical' tricks and his radiant smile on every picture he is in. Although Brazil was a great dissapointment and was not even called to play in South Africa in 2010 he expects to be in a greater level for the World Cup in Brazil next year.

Ajax Fan

A fan of the Ajax has been evacuated in the rest of the Ajax-Barcelona of League of Champions after rushing to the emptiness from the steps to several meters of height. The event has produced instants to itself after Hoesen was marking the second one so much of the Dutch equipment. The fan has affected the soil with violence golpenándose the head. Laying has stayed mouth below in the pit that surrounds the area of game on a puddle of blood. Immediately it has been attended by the medical present services in the stadium and evacuated of the stadium in ambulance.