Reports in the press say that Arsenal could get PSV midfielder Ibrahim Affelay for free next summer. Affelay is out of contract with PSV at the end of the 10/11 season and has currently not penned an extension with PSV. As per football rules, clubs could engage him in pre-contract talks in the January window.
Benfica- Pablo Aimar goal against Pacos Ferreira
Here is a stunning goal from Argentine midfielder Pablo Aimar for Benfica Lisbon against Pacos Ferreira in 2010.
While one might argue that Pacos might not be opposition of the highest quality, there is no doubting the fact that Aimar’s amazing solo run and finish ( see video below) will be hard to duplicate.
Aimar joined Benfica from Real Zaragoza in 2008.
Folks in Portugal are already dubbing it the goal of the season !
Calderon appointed new Al Hilal manager
Saudi Arabian football giants Al Hilal have appointed Gabriel Calderon as their new manager. Calderon replaces former Marseille boss Eric Gerets in the hot seat at Al Hilal. Calderon, an Argentine midfielder, who played 23 times for the national team between 1981 and 1990, was last seen in charge of Al Hilal’s domestic rivals Al … Read more