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The Deadly Sins of Mexican football Part 1

March 21st, 2008 | By: marcos | 1 Comment »

After the disaster that was the Olympic Qualifications, the Mexican national team has lost some of its luster to the people who matter most, their fans. Constant false promises and dreams crushed at the helm of a nation that fervently wants silverware to prove that they are a potential world power have left its citizenship [...]

Nery Castillo on his way to Manchester City

December 14th, 2007 | By: Kevin Zelaya | 5 Comments »

According to a various Mexican reports from ESTO, OVACIONES AND REFORMA, Nery Castillo is reportedly a done deal as far as being loaned out to Premier League side Manchester City. Castillo’s agent, Juan Carlos Padilla, called it almost a done deal and said 90 percent of the deal is finished which would loan Nery [...]

Ochoa still with America & Argentina friendly in March?

December 5th, 2007 | By: Kevin Zelaya | 6 Comments »

Sorry for jumping the gun on the Ochoa to Manchester United bandwagon. Yes, Guillermo Ochoa is still with America eagles because they pulled out of the talks with United last minute. I heard Ochoa wasn’t thrilled about America not letting him go to Manchester. From America’s point of view, its understandable since Ochoa is [...]

Memo Ochoa to sign with ManU!

November 21st, 2007 | By: Kevin Zelaya | 8 Comments »

Months of chasing after America gol-keeper Guillermo Ochoa should come to an end no later than this weekend for Manchester United. The Red Devils have been after Ochoa since the end of the Copa America and the deal should be finalized this weekend between Memo´s agent, Club America and Manchester United according to OVACIONES.
With the [...]

ManU REALLY wants Memo Ochoa & Oswaldo Sanchez speaks

November 9th, 2007 | By: Kevin Zelaya | 42 Comments »

It´s official Manchester United is close to signing Guillermo Ochoa according to the Daily Telegraph. The buyout would be for $15 million or 7.5 million pounds. If the deal falls through, it´d be a perfect move since current red devil first choice golie Edwin Van Der Sar is getting old and is set to retire [...]

A March friendly in Spain & ManU wants Memo Ochoa

October 31st, 2007 | By: Kevin Zelaya | 10 Comments »

Mexico is going to Europe next year! Sanchez´s squad is scheduled to play a friendly in March against an undisclosed team in preparation for Olympic prequalifying. Although the Spanish National Team has been ruled out, according to the LA CANCHA article I read yesterday, Mexico´s opponent will be a strong European team. I sure hope [...]

Reading Hugo Sanchez´s mind

October 23rd, 2007 | By: Kevin Zelaya | No Comments »

Ever gotten tired of hearing the mindless jargon of national team coaches and tried to figure out what they´re really saying? I do it all the time, its hard especially when players and coaches try to be politically correct, which is everyday when they talk to a reporter.
Here are some quotes from a Sanchez [...]

Sanchez admits anti-veteran policy, youngsters on their own for WCQ

October 21st, 2007 | By: Kevin Zelaya | 4 Comments »

It seems Sanchez is betting everything on his U-23 based players, not just his Olympic aspirations but also his World Cup dream as well. A story in Monterrey´s La Cancha released earlier this week revealed Sanchez´s desire to ignore older veteran players. Sanchez´s decision to focus on younger players leading up to next March´s Olympic [...]

Barcelona´s code of conduct seeks to curb late night partying

October 18th, 2007 | By: Kevin Zelaya | 1 Comment »

A player code of conduct has just been approved by Barcelona´s capitan Carlos Puyol and sub capitan Xavi which seeks to up hold the high standard of the club. I heard this from a show on Fox Sports Argentina, can´t recall which one. This comes on the heels of Ronaldinho´s media diaster earlier this season [...]

Mexico loses to Guatemala

October 18th, 2007 | By: Kevin Zelaya | 11 Comments »

Just like in a school yard fight where the younger kids try to out-smart the older, stronger kids in the end the older kids win. This is what happened during Mexico´s 2-3 loss to Guatemala on Wednesday. It was the first time Guatemala beat Mexico since 1969. Mexico´s speed and heart came undone by Guatemala´s [...]


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