Tag: Italian Serie A
The Daily Planet: Ibrahimovic Named Serie A's Best
The Swedish striker was named Serie A’s best player in the year of 2011 at the Oscar del Calcio awards. Also up for the award were Napoli’s Edinson Cavani and Ezequiel Lavezzi and Juventus’ Andrea Pirlo. Thiago Silva and Samir Handanovic were equally successful in this year’s ceremony. Ibrahimovic, who netted 21 goals in 41 appearances last season, was awarded [...]
January Transfer Rumours Part 1
The New Year has finally arrived, signaling the beginning of an infamous spending frenzy set to take place around the world in the coming weeks. As various clubs prepare to deplete their transfer kitties, supporters are becoming increasingly intrigued in regards to whom they might be welcoming to their respective clubs. Soccer Reviews takes a look [...]
Christmas Transfer Rumours Part 2
Alas, it’s that holiday period again – a time when we can finally kick back with friends and family. This season’s chaos and buzz is predominantly found in the markets where things are constantly being bought and sold. But the most important market isn’t your local fruit shop; it’s the world’s football transfer market, where [...]
Christmas Transfer Rumours Part 1
Alas, it’s that holiday period again – a time when we can finally kick back with friends and family. This season’s chaos and buzz is predominantly found in the markets where things are constantly being bought and sold. But the most important market isn’t your local fruit shop; it’s the world’s football transfer market, where [...]
Champions League Fixtures Revealed
The last 16 teams left competing in the 2011-12 Champions League have just seen their fates drawn in the form of little plastic balls, with Chelsea and Arsenal both receiving tough fixtures. Bayern Munich have been given a break after the German giants were forced to compete in the so called ‘group of death’ along [...]
The Daily Planet: Tevez Deal In 'Agreement'
According to Adriano Galliani, vice-president of AC Milan, a deal has been agreed between the Italian giants and Carlos Tevez. There was much speculation about where the Argentinian would end up, but it appears his decision has finally been made. Galliani, 67, told an Italian news station that their offer for a January loan – [...]
UEFA Team Of The Year Candidates Announced
UEFA’s Team of the Year has been announced, with players from the English Premier League, but particularly Manchester City, seemingly dominating the 55-man list. (For a player to make the short-list, he must be an outstanding man in his position, as well as a brilliant team player.) With 8 of their players having been selected, Barcelona, [...]
The Daily Planet: Socrates Dead At 57
Brazilian football superstar Socrates has just passed away at the age of 57, giving the footballing world another reason to feel miserable, the first being the death of Wales’ legend Gary Speed. Socrates had been admitted to the hospital on more than one occasion after a lengthy battle with alcohol began to cause his internal [...]
2011 World XI Shortlist
2011′s star-studded world XI nominations list has finally been revealed. Only 13 Premier league players have been listed, as opposed to the 22 selected in the Spanish La Liga. The Serie A and German Bundesliga each contributed 9 and 5 players respectively. After starring in the Copa America, Luis Suarez, Edinson Cavani and Radamel Falcao have [...]
The Daily Planet: Kaka To Make Milan Switch
News of transfer talks between Madrid and Milan have recently emerged from the Bernabeu, suggesting that striker Kaka could yet make a return to his former Italian club. As the summer transfer window comes to a close, old and new players alike begin to settle at their respective clubs, but it appears Milan, who recently [...]
