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German Soccer History

October 17th, 2011

German soccer becomes one of the most popular sports in Germany. From the 1950 to 1990, during World War II, the team was informally called West Germany.

In 1934, Germany tried to get together to build a team for 1934 World Cup and German soccer clubs even though the poor economic conditions during WWI Germany. And even after the World War II was over, the soccer team had to suffer. Most players had to join the armed forces in 1939 and 1942.

After World War II, they managed to form a team again for 1966′s World Cup. And it was a
memorable match between England versus Germany called by German press and populary known as Wembley Goal.

By the 1970 World Cup in Mexico, the so called The game of the Century. The match against Italy with the score of 3-4, it became greatest moments because of its most talk about game of the century.

But of course, sometimes their game plan was still lacking coordination and professionalism. In 1909, the game called as a disaster in the history of soccer in Germany with the score of 9-0 victory of the English side.

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Soccer Transfer News Update – Hleb Joins Barca Ronaldinho Signs For Ac Milan

October 16th, 2011

The football transfer market came to live once again this week with spainish giants Barca announcing the capture of Arsenal’s Midfielder Alexander Hleb and the release of Brazilian Ronaldinho to Ac Milan of Italy.

The Release of Ronaldinho is interesting because of the simple fact that his transfer means the end of an era at fc Barca and most importantly it makes the return to football of one of the greatest talents and personality in the game after a long time out due to injury, thirdly it leaves my dearest club ( yes I am a gunner fan ) Arsenal and we the fans wondering whats going on with our dear club , fourthly it ends Ac Milan’s interest in Arsenal’s Togolese striker Emmanuel Adebayor and also leaves Manchester City Fc ruing their miss after a long and interesting struggle for the signature of ever smiling Ronaldinho.

The capture of Ronaldinho by Ac Milan despite the fact that he has not seen action for a very long time due to injury confirms the fact that he is one of the best players to have ever played the game of football.

Ronaldinho 28, still look very young and on his way to greatness in the game of football ( Americans call it soccer ). Barcelona spotted and signed the then 23 year old from French giants PSG five years back. He was supposedly the number 2 to David Beckham before the Briton decided to join Barca’s Arch rivals Real Madrid.

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