October 24th, 2008
SoccerFiesta.net - Brazilian and AC Milan soccerstar Ronaldo reported to move to other Italian Serie A team Siena when January windows transfer open. “The deal is still up in the air, and it remains to be seen what will happen, however I can assure you that we are a chance,” said an optimistic Siena president Giovanni Lombardi Stronati. “If Ronaldo wants to become on the first lineup again and get back in to shape and the playing field, we can help him. We have fantastic fitness staff, led by Professor Giorgio D’Urbano, and a great physical trainer and former coach in Alberto Tomba,” Stronati added.
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October 17th, 2008
SoccerFiesta.net - English Premiership Champions Manchester United reported their interest to sign 18-year-old Gremio midfielder Douglas Costa, who also known as the “New Ronaldinho”. United has appointed two full-time scouts in Brazil to keep tabs on the latest Samba stars.
Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson admitted that they had two scouts in Brazil. “We have invested in two full-time scouts in Brazil,” said Ferguson. “It is a country you should pay attention to. Historically, it has always been a country that produces fantastic footballers and players who can play in big games all the time.
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August 8th, 2008
Los Angeles Galaxy soccerstar David Beckham reported to feature in latest Panasonic Panasonic and retailer Best Buy ads campaign. Beckham will be featured with three other Major League Soccer player Cuauhtemoc Blanco (Chicago Fire), Davino (FC Dallas) and Juan Pablo Angel (New York Red Bulls).
The aim of this campaign is to drive Hispanic consumers who are fans of soccer so it will be anchored by outdoor in cities with large Hispanic populations, including Los Angeles, Chicago and Houston. The theme of this campaign is “Panasonic Viera HDTV. El futbol llega al alma pero entra por los ojos,” which translates to: “Soccer reaches the soul but enters through the eyes.”
Although not of Hispanic descent, Beckham “is an international star who crosses ethnic lines,” said David Wright, vp, partnership marketing at MLS/Soccer United Marketing, New York. “And, of course, Blanco, Davino and Angel are major stars in the Hispanic community.” Wright said the effort is part of a trend that has seen “significant increase in activation from all of MLS’s marketing partners.”
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August 8th, 2008
Manchester United player, Lee Martin, who also known as “The New David Beckham” reported to play for other Premiership club Nottingham Forest. Forest manager Colin Calderwood looks Lee Martin to strengthen his squad ahead of a competitive campaign. United manager Sir Alex Ferguson is not interested to sale Martin and keen for the youngster to get some match experience and only allowed him to move on loan for the season.
Other English club Birmingham previously also interested to sign the winger as the Blues member to aim for a quick return to England’s elite. Now both Forest and Birmingham will battle it out to complete the signing.
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