Euro Watch July 30th
Madrid To Sign Van Der Vaart Next Week
Real Madrid will complete the signing of Rafael Van der Vaart next week after negotiations are concluded following their game with Hamburg in London, according to Marca.
The 10 million euro figure sounds fair. The previously offer of 6 million was too low. Now Hamburg can move on without having to deal with questions about Van der Vaart’s future all season and Real Madrid will get a player who should settle quickly with follow Dutch players Robben, Drenthe, Sneijder, and Ruud van Nistelrooy on board.
Maradona Blasts Messi Over Olympics Farce
Football legend, Diego Maradona, has blasted Lionel Messi for putting club before country and he believes the Barcelona star should have gone to the Olympics at all costs.
I’m not one to say take career advice from Diego Maradona but the legend is right here. Messi should make a decision either say your staying at Barcelona or link up with Argentina for the Olympics. Really is Barcelona going to bench Messi when he comes back?
Adriano struggling to win over Inter Milan coach Mourinho
Adriano has been warned by Jose Mourinho he has some way to winning a place in his plans at Inter Milan.
The last quote in the article made me laugh. Asked about man-managing the Brazilian, Mourinho also admitted: “He needs a coach to be close to him. But I am a coach of men, not of children.”
Ouch