FC Barcelona to face FC Bayern Munich!!!!

 

First Team of FC Bayern Munich, Photo taken by http://www.fcbayern.de/en/teams/first-team/

First Team of FC Barcelona, Photo taken by http://www.fcbarcelona.com/football/first-team

 

 

 

 

 

 

*Ding Ding* let the battle begin!!! Looks like two of my favorite teams will be facing each other in the UEFA semi- finals. Those two teams are FC Barcelona and FC Bayern Munich. Last week four teams were drawn randomly to face each other in the semi – finals. Juventus and Real Madrid were both selected to face each other and Barcelona and Bayern Munich were selected to face each other. However, this will be a very interesting match up because not only two of my favorite teams are facing each other but the head coaches of Barcelona and Bayern Munich use to be teammates!!! Yes that’s right, Luis Enrique of FC Barcelona and Pep Guardiola of FC Bayern Munich were once teammates back in FC Barcelona in there younger years. And also Pep Guardiola was the former head coach of FC Barcelona. So this will be a match that will catch the attention of everyone around the world. Personally I don’t know whom I would support in this match because I love both teams and it is always hard to pick one team that you would want to really win. All I know is that two of Europe’s biggest team will be competing against each other and it will be the most intense game in the semi finals. My predictions is that the game will go into penalty kicks and that’s when fans of both teams will lose there minds because penalty shoot outs are the most heart racing thing when it comes to soccer. Who do you think will win this match? Who do you support and want to see win? Leave a comment and let me know.

Dani Alves to leave Barcelona?

Dani Alves slide tackle during a regular season game

Rumors have been floating around that FC Barcelona’s defender Dani Alves might be leaving the Camp Nou after his contract expires. Dani Alves was first signed with Barcelona back in 2008 from Sevilla. At the time of his first season at Barcelona, Dani Alves was the most expensive defender to be bought. Dani Alves has had much success with Barcelona over the years but that may come to an end. When other teams heard that Dani Alves contract expires this season, they all offered him a contract to play for the team. Dani Alves is Barcelona’s best defender; he has made a name for himself with his great defending and assistance with the goal scoring.

One team that is looking for a defender and that really needs a defender is Manchester United. Manchester has given Alves a contract but has given him till the end of April to respond to the deal. Although Barcelona does not want to lose there best defender they are struggling to meet with an agreement that will satisfy both parties. Dani Alves has not given any word on where he will be next season. It will most certainly be a story to read when Dani Alves decides on what he will do next season.

Bayern Beat Dortmund!!!

 

The rivalry match between Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund was a match that brought joy to Bayern fans but brought grief to Dortmund fans. Both German teams faced each other April 4^th at Signal –Induna – Park in Dortmund. However, two Bayern Munich players Robert Lewandowski and Mario Gotze were both former Dortmund players. So as we can tell it must have been very awkward for both players to play against their old team. However, it must have been a very awkward moment for front man Robert Lewandowski who scored the only goal in the match at the 36^th minute. Both teams played a great game and Bayern Munich still stay in first place in the Bundesliga, as Dortmund struggle to climb up the rankings.

Pep Guardiola to Manage Manchester City?

F.C. Bayern Munich Head coach Pep Guardiola

    Pep Guardiola head coach of Germany’s top Football (soccer) club F.C. Bayern Munich has been targeted to be a possible candidate to move from the Bundesliga to Barclay Premiere League to manage Manchester City. Manchester City is a football club that is part of Barclays Premiere League in England. Their current head coach Manuel Pellegrini has not been pleasing owner Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan of Manchester City. As Manchester City are looking to win another championship title. Manuel Pellegrini is from Santiago Chile, and has been managing Manchester City since 2013. However, since his time at Manchester City he has one only one Premier League title and is in some deep water if he does not win another title. Manchester City wants for Bayern Munich head coach Pep Guardiola to come to Manchester to help the team win more titles. Pep Guardiola is a former F.C. Barcelona player and head coach. He played for Barcelona from 1984-2001 and managed the team as a coach from 2007-2008 (Barcelona B Team) and from 2008-2012 Barcelona starting team. After Barcelona, Pep moved to Germany to become F.C. Bayern Munich head coach. He has a contract with Bayern Munich until the summer of 2016. Since Manchester City is struggling to win a title, they want a new coach that has won many titles over his career. However, since Guardiola contract does not end till 2016, it is unlikely that he will leave the Bundesliga this summer. He is looking to stay with Bayern Munich until his contract ends in 2016.

Manchester City Head Coach Manuel Pellegrini

 

 

 

Dane Richards Returns to Red Bull Arena.

Dane Richards With New York Red Bulls

    New York Red Bulls veteran Dane Richards has finally returned to New York. Dane Richards played with the New York Red Bulls back in 2007-2012. He is from Montego Bay, Jamaica, and was drafted by the Red Bulls in 2007. He attended Clemson University. Dane Richards played right midfielder while with the Red Bulls and was one of the fastest players during his time with the Red Bulls. Dane Richards was traded to Canadian team Vancouver Whitecaps in the summer of 2012 and had traveled to many teams such as Vancouver, Burney in England and Bodø/Glimt in the Norwegian First Division. But during the preseason of 2015 Dane Richards had come back to train with New York and was signed again to play for them. Many New York fans such as myself are very excited to see the Jamaican Midfielder make his return with the Red Bulls. Personally I have met Dane Richards before while he was with the Red Bulls and he is a humble person and a great soccer player. For any new Red Bulls fan, they are in for a treat to see one of Red Bulls veterans make a return to Red Bull Arena.