Euro Watch April 19th
Van Der Vaart To Replace Ronaldinho At Barça
Barcelona have held preliminary talks with Rafael Van der Vaart’s agent as they hope to sign the Holland international when Ronaldinho’s move to AC Milan is finally made official.
With all due respect Van Der Vaart is not going to fill Ronaldinho shoes. If he is part of a summer over haul Van Der Vaart would be a great addition. If he is the only player bought in to replace Ronaldinho he would fold under the pressure.
Mourinho boosts Chelsea: They can win Double
Jose Mourinho has handed former club Chelsea a massive boost by declaring they can win both the Champions League and Premiership Double.
Mourinho is just a master with the media. That also has to drive Grant crazy. I can already picture Mourinho saying to the press the day after Chelsea wins the Champions League that Grant won the title with his team.
Laporta: La Liga Is Not Lost
Barcelona president Joan Laporta believes that the side can still take the league title from rivals Real Madrid in the remaining games of the season and feels that Saturday’s Catalan derby with Espanyol could be the perfect springboard for their ambitions of doing so.
He has to say that. In reality the towel was thrown in for this season awhile ago.
AC Milan ace Kaka pleads with Gattuso to stay
Kaka has pleaded with Rino Gattuso to stay with AC Milan.
I can’t picture Gattuso leaving Serie A. When I think of the perfect Serie A player Gattuso quickly comes to mind.
Juve Offer Cash Plus Iaquinta For Mancini
According to the Corriere dello Sport, Juventus have offered Roma Vincenzo Iaquinta plus cash in exchange for Amantino Mancini.
Grass isn’t always greener. Mancini may come to regret down the road leaving Roma if he decides to move on this summer.