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Nene: PSG star to join Pato in Brazil return?

  By O-Posts Team | January 3, 2013 - 23:40 | , , ,
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Recent reports claim PSG’s Brazil international is set to return back to Brazil. This comes as a huge shock to many Paris St Germain fans as the dominant attacking midfielder has gained many admirers for his beautiful style of play.

A likely destination for the 31 year old is 4th placed Sao Paulo, who have money to spend following Lucas Moura’s big money move to the French moneybags: PSG.

Reports claim Nene will arrive for a fee in the region of 6.7 million Euros.

 

RUMOURS

Nene confirmed his desire to leave the club when he quoted to a local reporter: “I love it here and have loved my time here but maybe my time us up.”

When asked about the possibility of returning to Brazil, he replied: “It would definitely be a serious consideration.”

After hearing of his availability, Turkish side Besiktas announced their interest only a day later! So could money or the chance of competing in Europe on last time tempt him over to Turkey? Or will he return home to Brazil?

According to Sky Sports News, Nene’s agent has today (3/1/13) announced he is in Brazil and in talks with a Brazilian club over the possible transfer.

 

MY OPINION

I would first like to tell of my admiration for Nene and that i am a big fan of the Brazilian star. I think either option that he chooses will be a good one as the two clubs both have big positives.

Although, I think PSG is a great club who are growing rapidly and with an appearance in every game (excluding suspensions and injuries), so surely he is still wanted by the French giants?

To conclude my opinion, I think the best for Nene at this stage of his career would be to go wherever he feels he would ENJOY playing the most, with it most likely to be his last club, he needs to enjoy his final years as a footballer.

 

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AFCON 2013 Team Profile: Algeria

  By O-Posts Team | January 3, 2013 - 21:35 | , , ,
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Welcome to the first of 16, 1 a day, team profiles for every team participating in AFCON 2013. Then a blog every night, which will be a match reviews(s), depending on how many games there are a night.

 

Algeria

One of Africa’s 6 teams that participated in World Cup 2010, although they finished bottom of their group with Slovenia, England, USA. The highlight of their tournament was holding England to a 0-0 draw in South Africa, where – coincidentally- the African Cup of Nations 2013 will be held.

 

Group

A tough group for Algeria with Ivory Coast, who have the likes of Yaya Toure, Didier Drogba and more. Tunisia have been one of Africa’s better nations though that reputation has been tarnished by their recent African Cup of Nations performances.

Togo, one of the nations with more unknown players but do a pose a threat with country legend, Emmanuel Adebayor.

 

Star Player: Sofiane Feghouli

One of the jewels ready to take centre stage in South Africa. At 22 year old, the young Valencia star will want to make people leaving this tournament remembering this fantastic player.

Earning respect from Emery and Pellegrino and interest from European Giants PSG. He said in an interview with Le Buteur, “Personally, I dream of reaching the final. I set objectives for myself, I am an ambitions person. People tell me: ‘on the pitch, you don’t leave any stone unturned and we like that! Keep up the good work!’ I have the sense of being appreciated.”

The PSG link is strong, with Nene the wrong side of 30, it would be of no surprise of this tournament depends on a move in the summer. Though already at one of Spain’s top sides, the mouthwatering prospect of moving to PSG will be too much for a young Sofiane Feghouli.

Whether or not Feghouli does live up to high expectations he has been given remains to be seen, but it’s certainly worth keeping a look out.

 

Written by Cain O’Bennett

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Joe Cole: Emotional Return to Boyhood Club

  By O-Posts Team | January 3, 2013 - 17:52 | , , , ,
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Sky Sports have recently confirmed Liverpool’s Joe Cole is on his way back to his childhood club; West Ham United, the creative wideman, whom has seen his career with Liverpool as one to forget.

Joe got off to the worst possible start at Liverpool when he saw a straight red card hovering above his head by referee Martin Atkinson on his first ever appearance for the Merseyside club.

The former England international then, with several injuries along the way, couldn’t find a place back in the team which forced a move to French giants Lille in a loan deal.

Now it’s officially confirmed that he will leave the Anfield for his beloved West Ham.

 

Rumours

The departure rumours started as soon as the January transfer window opened, when Queens Park Rangers boss Harry Redknapp announced his interest in the former West Ham and Chelsea man. Although, this put Hammers manager Sam Allardyce on red alert, they are now favorites to capture the services of the 31 year old.

However, Liverpool accepted a £3.7 million pound bid yesterday from the Hammers rising to £4.5 million depending future appearances, although BBC Sport say the price is undisclosed.

 

My Opinion

Personally, I think Joe made an excellent decision in moving back home to London with West Ham. They are a growing club and Joe Cole will fit perfectly into their style of play.

I think it’s a good deal that suits both parties. Liverpool because he currently is an unwanted player, and West Ham because he would be an excellent addition to their side.

I think Big Sam snapped him off Liverpool for a bargain at under £5 million pounds. The lad still has quality as the saying goes ‘form is temperory, class is permanent.’

On the other hand, Joe’s performances on the pitch haven’t been top notch and need tweaking, but I think confidence and happiness are key in this situation.

To conclude my opinion, I think this move should be a successful one and even with him being 31, this could be a final chance to end his career in style.

 

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