10 Guys YOU could end up cheering for
Regardless of how slow or fast this process is, Colombia has become an exporting market in the world of football so here is a list of Colombian players whom after what they have showed this season, might as well end up at a stadium near you. Some of these videos are not too specific about these guys so you pretty much have to figure out who they are. Feel free to ask.
10. Giovanni MORENO
Young creative midfielder whom at his 1′90 mts of height (sorry, Americans) it’s not your typical south American short-sized fantasista. Already dubbed “the white Freddy Rincón” for his stamina and strenght, Moreno can also play as a supporting striker and has the goals to prove it. Also, he plays for a team that’s dedicated more to sell players than anything else. I’m sure Giovanni has places to go even if they are still inside Colombia. He’s been on trial on some European teams, but is seems hes not quite ready for that yet.
9. Pablo ARMERO
It’s not easy to find left wingers in Colombia at all. However, Armero has the makings of a good one. Deadly on the offense and with limitations on defense. He has at least 5 years of dominating the left wing at godspeed. After that, it will be interesting to see how his game evolves. It would be better if he ends up in Brazil.
FPC Roundup: Ditto.
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Remember last week’s post? Well, the traffic jam’s still on. It just has different names, and a team like the two-time defending champion, Atletico Nacional, that is remarkably higher on the standing that two matches ago. The greens, because of what they were showing on the field, were candidates for certain elimination, but now, thanks [...]
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FPC Roundup: Traffic jam at 8th and 9th
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Ambassadors aside, this was another great matchday for Bogotá as the Insurance Sellers of La Equidad got a home win against Bucaramanga which allowed them so secure their place alongside Santa Fe in the final 8 of the Colombian League. The Cardinals themselves also had the joy of pretty much crushing the hopes and dreams [...]
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Pinto slams gays in football
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According to this article, the Colombian NT coach has echoed recent statements by Juventus former sporting director Lucciano Moggi in saying that “In football, there is no space for gays”. In Pinto’s words (which i’m translating) he sayed that “They just don’t fit in. For attidude, behavior, demands and respect, they don’t. I think that [...]
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FPC Roundup: Cardinals regain command
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The continuous tête-a-tête in which Independiente Santa Fe, D.I. Medellin and Seguros La Equidad have entangled themselves for the top spot continued last weekend leaving the Cardinals in first place after their confortable 2-0 win against Tolima while the highlanders lost at home against the giant-killer Envigado 0-1. Meanwhile, The Insurance sellers got a 1-1 [...]
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Ambassadors set to host Real Madrid
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Or at least those are the news that as published yesterday, altough today Marca cites this El Tiempo interview where Millonarios’ president Juan Carlos Lopez says it is “unlikely because of costs” but he says that the Madrid outfit has already scheduled the trip and if the game goes ahead, on august the 7h, the [...]
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Everything about Vanemerack’s firing…
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…Has already been said by Daryl here. If anything, I could just add that assistant Bonner Mosquera, whom was on the field as little as 2 years ago, is now the interim of a coach. Not that it wasn’t too hard to guess. My take? It had to be done. Vanemerack was an interesting motivator but [...]
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FPC Roundup: Highlanders seize the day
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With a questionable (to say the least) 5-0 pounding on Bucaramanga, Independiente Medellin grabbed the #1 spot on the on the standings thanks to the stalemate that the Santa Fe vs. Equidad match turned out to be. So at this point you must be wondering about the “questionable” bit, huh? well, let me tell you: [...]
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Picture of the Day: The yellow-haired guardian
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Outside of his native Santa Marta’s Eduardo Santos Stadium, the statue of former MLS and Colombian National Team Superstar Carlos Valderrama shines whith its bronze yellow hair. The picture is rather old as the statue was actually washed today, by none other than Valderrama himself on a fireman’s truck. (I wish I had [...]
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Leaders battle Third Placed Team in Local Derby
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Today Santa Fe faces La Equidad in an emotions-packed duel where The Cardinals cannot afford to run out of steam against Last year’s rookies in the FPC. Alexis Garcia’s men come to this match after a downing defeat in Neiva. Meanwhile The Cardinals’ spirits are high after doing away with Cali in a relaxed fashion. [...]
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Team News
Blogger needed
As you may know, the colombian blog is up and running now and it will be fully integrated to the interface within days. I already moved my latest posts over there and Daryl has informed me that this blog will stay open should interest from any Junior fan arise. So ...
Apr 06, 2008 | Read this article...
A farewell... (Not really)
At the time i'm writing this, Junior is drawing 0-0 against Envigado. Hopefully the sharks can get a good result. In this case, trust me, this away draw would be a good result. But whatever this result is, i have to confess that I've had it with this team. Not ...
Mar 23, 2008 | Read this article...
Sharks fail at Ambassadors visit
Going to Bogotá has never been an easy task for Junior and yesterday was no exception. Junior lost 3-1 to Millonarios in Bogotá and now this team is bottom last in the standings and a serious candidate for relegation. Hard to believe that a few months ago we were ...
Mar 18, 2008 | Read this article...
The expected consequence...
With a ludicrous twist: The Front Office actually backed Escobar 24 hour before sacking him. I know this is a tropical country, but darn...
Atletico Junior back coach Escobar, then fire him
BOGOTA, March 11 (Reuters) - Atletico Junior, bottom of the Colombian championship, fired coach ...
Mar 12, 2008 | Read this article...
Sorry... We're having technical difficulties. And so is this team.
And my comment got deleted... unbelievabable.
The point is that this blog was down due to problems with my internet conection. But as you can see, it is up and running again.
Feb 27, 2008 | Read this article...
Sharks Start on the right foot (yeah... I know, but is a cool title)
Playing at the Jaime Morón stadium in Cartagena, because the Metropolitano is suspended and the city is in carnival frenzy, Junior had a good season start by getting a home victory against Once Caldas.
At the 23rd minute, right wing Hayder Palacio, who returned to the team after ...
Feb 04, 2008 | Read this article...
An Introduction to Junior
It may seem a little late for this, after 6 posts into the blog but thanks to the feedback that I've been receiving and with the intention of keeping this blog junior-related (at least for now), it's necessary to deliver this background piece about all things Junior, with much ...
Feb 04, 2008 | Read this article...
Is this blog too local??
Due to the lack of comments and feedback I've been getting I am beginning to wonder if a blog on a specific Colombian team in English was indeed a good idea or if it would have been better to write about Colombian soccer in general which could be more appealing ...
Jan 27, 2008 | Read this article...
"Feria del Sol" Wraps up. Spirits are high.
Despute losing 1-0 to Bucaramanga in the final game, The sharks prepare the return to Barranquilla (right in the middle of carnival, god help us...) to get ready for their first match agains Once Caldas in Cartagena. Why in Cartagena? Because the Metropolitano Stadium is suspended because last season some ...
Jan 25, 2008 | Read this article...
The Venezuelan Tour: One up, one down and no Gio.
After its inaugural 4-2 loss to Maracaibo and its yesterday 1-0 victory at Trujillanos, Junior continues it's Venezuelan tour heading now to Merida. Coach Sachi Escobar is still assembling the squad and while star signing Giovanni Hernandez has yet to feature even from the bench, Escobar has given the chance ...
Jan 18, 2008 | Read this article...
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