Posts Tagged ‘Ronaldo’

“EL PICHICHI”

Monday, May 17th, 2010

By Rick Minars

(ONELOVE correspondent)

This weekend the Spanish league came to a close and there could only be one top goal scorer awarded the prestigious “Pichichi.”  The award went to Barcelona star and Argentina international Lionel Messi.  Barça’s top forward finished this season in La Liga with a total of 34 goals.

Messi tied former Barcelona and Brazilian international Ronaldo.  Many believed that Lionel would tie Ronaldo’s season high, but most do not know that Ronaldo scored 34 goals in 44 games as compared to Messi who scored 34 goals in only 40 games.

During the Ronaldo era, La Liga had 22 teams. Currently there are only 20 teams participating in fewer games per season, which means that Lionel Messi scored the same amount of goals as Ronaldo with four games in hand.

Also to be noted, Lionel Messi scored a total of 47 goals in all competitions this season and is on his way to being awarded the European Golden Shoe (formally known as the European Golden Boot).

*The Pichichi is awarded annually by the Spanish newspaper ‘Marca’ to the highest goal scorer in La Liga.


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ZIDANE PLAYS FOR HAITI

Monday, January 25th, 2010

51,000 spectators packed into Benfica’s Stadium of Light today to watch Zizu and friends take on a selection of Benfica’s most notable talent from the past 15 years. Luis Figo, Kaká, Pires, Edgar Davids, Ronaldo and Nedved were among Zidane’s All Star teammates.

It ended at 3-3, though it didn’t seem like anyone was keeping score. Proceeds from the match went to a Haiti relief effort.

For more info visit – www.slbenfica.pt

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VOTING OPEN FOR FIFA’S “PUSKAS” GOAL OF THE YEAR AWARD

Monday, December 7th, 2009

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Back in October, FIFA unveiled the Puskas Award which will be given to a player, male or female, who scores the greatest goal of the year.  While there may be some argument as to who should win, the nominees are up on FIFA’s website and voting is open to the public.  Essien, Torres, Cristiano Ronaldo, and Iniesta are among the finalists.

click here to cast your vote!

The Puskas award is named for Hungary’s famed attacking midfielder Ferenc Puskas (known in his day as the “Galloping Major”) who ruled at Real Madrid in the 50’s and early 60’s.

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LA LIGA RECAP: BARCELONA VS REAL MADRID

Monday, November 30th, 2009

Highlights from yesterday’s “El Classico”.  The superstars were out in full force and Barcelona finally (deservedly) clinched their #1 spot in the league.

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BACK IN BLANCO

Tuesday, November 17th, 2009

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Ronaldo is back in training with Real Madrid. Now we can find out if he actually is the best player in the club’s history. Not to put any pressure on the guy, but he got off to a pretty damn good start.

Nani will have to deliver sans Ronaldo for one more crucial qualifier tomorrow, but it may allow the national squad a chance to get a win on their own. If they can pull it off, they’ll have a shot in South Africa.

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WORLD CUP QUALIFIERS: PLAYOFF UPDATE

Friday, October 23rd, 2009
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On November 14th, 8 European countries will go for broke to secure placement in the final 32. (more…)

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