Soccerati.net - The World Cup

Rhain Davis, 9-year old youngster, was signed by Manchester United after they were awed by the DVD containing his game highlights sent to the club by his grandfather.

Looking at the video, the player has got talent and matured skills reserved for 15 year old players. He is said to have the grace and moves of Robinho. That is a great comparison; nonetheless, the boy has got a lot of potential and whether he would be able to translate that into a footballing success remains to be seen.

Below is his video:

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There were a lot of clubs willing to sign him. There were a lot of managers who spoke to him. There were so many fans waiting for him to play for their club.

In the end, it was all about dancing a tango with close friend Didier Drogba who was his team-mate at Guingamp.

Florent was reported to have signed with Chelsea for £13.5m.

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I think Steve McLaren should stop worrying too much and instead start looking for a vacation spot and give his resignation as England manager. Their game against Israel is another disturbing and disappointing match ending in a 0 - 0 count.

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Gary Neville is itching to play for England in their qualifier for Uefa Euro 2008; but his injury prevents him from helping this teamates avoid disqualification for Uefa Euro more 14 months from now.

He believes that Israel is going to be a tough team to beat and the hopes of England rests on the shoulders of Wayne Rooney and John Terry. Anything can happen and it is not a remote possibility that England may not qualify no matter how unacceptable that may be.

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Why is Jamie Carragher rallying the players for their Saturday’s Euro 2008 qualifier against Israel in Tel Aviv?

Jamie says that the England players should play in the same fashion as they did during the Champions League this season. He stress the importance of winning against Israel especially after their sub-par performance with Macedonia and Croatia in October.

I second the motion that England players can thrive under pressure and one of Jamie’s example was their (Liverpool) comeback against Barcelona despite being in Europe.

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Liverpool chief Rick Parry talks about the letter sent to season ticket holders and shareholders. He says that Gillett and Hicks families are committed to funding and helping the squad strenghten its current position.

The manager according to the letter would get his funds next year.

The new stadium being built in Stanley Clark is the first hint that the owners are committed to funding the team.

Alex Ferguson has assured Manchester United that he would be their manager for at least two more years.

Alex has this to say: Lippi in my place? I will be staying with Manchester United for at least another two years.

His reaction to Cristiano Ronaldo: Cristiano Ronaldo has talent, skill and courage. After the World Cup everyone booed him, but now he has silenced them all.