Euro Watch January 8th
Racing & Valencia Draw In Bad-Tempered Encounter
The heated Copa del Rey last 16 clash between Racing and Valencia ended all square, although Los Che finished the match with just nine men…
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But while Vicente was stupid, the actions of Miguel were utterly chaotic. After a wild lunge on Serrano he proceeded to physically approach the assistant referee, and had to be dragged from the field by his manager Emery who rushed from the dugout to manhandle his defender. It was an utterly bizarre ending to what in truth had been a reasonably poor match, and now Valencia may have to face up to completely unnecessary suspensions for their upcoming league fixtures.
One day I’d love to find the words for what its like to be a Portuguese football fan. Combined with the heart breaks you are also ensured that someone will do something stupid along the way. From Miguel actions yesterday, Scolari (whose not even Portuguese) punch on Serbia’s Ivica Dragutinovic, and my personal favorite Joao Pinto hitting referee Ángel Sánchez during the 2002 World Cup and threatening to kill him. Even during the 2007 u20 World Cup where a Portuguese player actually grabbed a ref’s red card (video linked below.) To win at the highest level you’ll need to keep your cool which is something many Portuguese players could learn.
Vasco confirm six-month Carlos Alberto loan
Brazilian giants Vasco da Gama have confirmed Carlos Alberto will play for the club for six months after joining on loan from Werder Bremen.
When watching Alberto play for Porto back in there Champion League glory days you’d couldn’t help but think Carlos Alberto future was nothing but bright. Thanks to bad advice and immaturity Alberto now finds himself playing for a second division Brazilian club.
Inter On Napoli’s Back For Hamsik – Reports
Inter Milan are still keen to land the Slovak starlet and are reportedly prepared to table a whopping €40 million bid next summer.
Inter Milan president Massimo Moratti has gone on record previously saying one of his biggest regrets was not signing Hamsik back in 2007. With that in mind it wouldn’t shock me if Moratti decided to right one of his previous wrongs this summer.