Wanted: Brazil Blogger

… you started. Dunga has named his squad to face Paraguay and Argentina next month. No room for Ronaldinho (no surprise there) but Adriano gets a recall:
Goalkeepers: Julio Cesar (Inter Milan), Doni (AS Roma), Diego Alves (Almeria)
Defenders: Daniel Alves (Sevilla), Maicon (Inter Milan), Gilberto (Hertha Berlin), Marcelo (Real Madrid), Kleber (Santos), Lucio (Bayern Munich), Alex Costa (Chelsea), Juan (AS Roma), Luisao (Benfica)
Midfielders: Elano (Manchester City), Gilberto …

Excerpt: … month. No room for Ronaldinho (no surprise there) but …

The Offside Rewind: Bright Lights

Stories you may have missed on The Offside this week…

Bribery in Romania. Or candies . We’re not sure.
6+5=good or 6+5=bad ?
Youngsters staying put
Name that goal (voting is tight)
English FA make some demands
The Premiership and the Democratic Primary
The future is now: robot goalkeepers
Is Gaúcho a goner ?
Wow, that’s a lot of ink …

End of an Era at Barcelona

… team in 2003, but put together the magnificent attacking trio of Samuel Eto’o, Deco and Ronaldinho to produce some brilliant football, back to back La Liga titles in 2005 and 2006 and a Champions League win in 2006. Ronaldinho’s golden years which we all so fondly remember, were also Frank Rijkaard’s golden Barcelona years. Whoever thought it would end with Barcelona applauding Madrid at the Bernabéu and then capitulating 4-1?
But the last two season have seen a …

Excerpt: … Deco and Ronaldinho to produce some brilliant …

Ronaldinho Has Left the Building

I’ve got some news for you. The Ronaldinho we knew and loved in 2006 is gone, and he’s not coming back. That Ronaldinho was young, happy and healthy. And the football he played was brilliant. For a while there it was as if YouTube existed purely to showcase his moves. But that was two seasons ago.
Since then we’ve seen the Brazilian play a poor World Cup 2006 followed by an underwhelming season at Barcelona. Then …

Excerpt: … news for you. The Ronaldinho we knew and loved in 2006 is …

Highest Paid Footballers (and Guess Which MLS Star is #1?)

… Not sure if there’s a connection and I don’t want to think about it.
02. Ronaldinho, Barcelona, $32.6 million. Forbes mentions “Brazilian Superstar Disease” as the reason he’s gone missing in Barcelona this year. Love it.
03. Thierry Henry, Barcelona, $25.1 million. The article actually lists the Seattle Sounders as possible suitors. Seattle, we’ve reached the big time and we don’t even have a team yet.
04. Ronaldo, AC …

Excerpt: … it. 02. Ronaldinho, Barcelona, $32.6 million. …

Barcelona and ManU Highlight Videos, to Get You in the Mood

… are backing.

Above, we have some joy from some of the stars of Barcelona. Including the MIA Ronaldinho. (Is anybody else heartbroken what we’re not seeing this on the pitch anymore recently?)
And below? A little ManU fun from Cristiano and the boys.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2zlC-G6tFFo

And don’t forget our LiveBlog of the game later today.

Excerpt: … Including the MIA Ronaldinho. (Is anybody else …

I Meant To Do That, I Swear

… one is pretty spectacular. Reminds of Juan Antonio Goicoechea against Germany in ‘94 and Ronaldinho against England in 2002. (Vid’s after the jump.)

Excerpt: … in ‘94 and Ronaldinho against England in 2002. …

Barcelona vs. Manchester United Champions League Preview

… will be missing defender Carlos Puyol due to suspension.
Barcelona will also be missing Ronaldinho due to injury, but he hasn’t been much of a factor recently anyway.
ManU has a few injury problems of their own, with Owen Hargreaves and Anderson both questionable, and Edwin van der Sar and Wayne Rooney coming back from injury but probably able to play.
If you’re into statistics in the vein of, “Well, if you look at it this way, this team will …

Excerpt: … also be missing Ronaldinho due to injury, but he …

Daily Dose.: 04.12.08

… while you attempt to pay bail with counterfeit cash …….

Why in the hell would Ronaldinho go to Man City? ( ESPN )
What a very blonde statue you have there ( Colombia Offside )
UEFA sending in the troops. Literally. ( Euro 2008 Official )
Luka Modric looking Liverpool bound. ( Croatia Euro 2008 Blog )
Don’t write off Celtic just yet. ( Guardian Unlimited )
Probably time to start reprinting those Sheva Milan kits. ( Gazzetta )

Excerpt: … in the hell would Ronaldinho go to Man City? ( ESPN ) …

Champions League Preview, MatchDay 10, Part Deux

… be helped by the fact that Barcelona has been struck by the injury bug and will be missing Ronaldinho (who apparently still has that phantom thigh thing), Deco and Lionel Messi. Unfortunately Schalke will also be missing a few, including Ivan Rakitic, and possibly Mladen Krstajic, Heiko Westermann and Christian Pander.
I don’t know about you, but I’m rooting for the underdogs.
Manchester United vs. Roma
Roma is still haunted by the ghost of that 7-1 drubbing …

Excerpt: … will be missing Ronaldinho (who apparently still has …

Will the Alonso brothers face off in the Prem?

… sisters to institute a BAS of the Week column quite yet, but we’ll keep an eye on it. Ronaldinho is represented by his brother/agent, who might be seeing some transfer fees sooner rather than later. As far as I know, the only pair of sibling players currently in the Premier League, though, are Gary and Phil Neville, who have proven themselves both excellent defensive players, and phenomenally bad interior designers. But now, there might be another pitting of brother against …

Excerpt: … an eye on it. Ronaldinho is represented by his …

Is Ronaldinho’s Career at Barcelona Over?

Yesterday, it was announced that Ronaldinho had pulled a muscle in his right thigh during practice and will be out at least six weeks. Since there are only eight rounds left to play in La Liga, it’s quite possible that Ronaldinho will not wear the Blaugrana jersey for the rest of this season.
Ronaldinho, who hasn’t appeared on the pitch since Barcelona’s home defeat to Villareal on March 9th, has been …

Excerpt: … was announced that Ronaldinho had pulled a muscle in his …

Daily Dose 04.01.08

… )
Newcastle docked 20 points ( SoccerLens )
La Liga have their own 39th game ( SPOATP )
Ronaldinho joining Portland Timbers ( Mike’s Footy )

Excerpt: … game ( SPOATP ) Ronaldinho joining Portland Timbers ( …

Champions League Quarter Final Previews 04.01.08

… into a 2-3 defeat against Real Betis this weekend.
Barca are also missing Leo Messi, Deco and Ronaldinho through injury, which is a lot of talent to go without. Samuel Eto’o will also face a late fitness test. The good news for Barca is that they welcome back defenders Gabriel Milito and Rafael Marquez, who both missed the Betis game.
Schalke have their own injuries to worry about - Brazilian Ze Roberto and exciting 20 year old Croatian midfielder Ivan Rakitić to name just two. …

Excerpt: … Messi, Deco and Ronaldinho through injury, which is a …

The Offside Rewind: Don’t Lose Your Head

… Ten sex tapes we don’t want to see
Bang it like Bradley
Enzo goes Zizou
More Ronaldinho rumours

This weekend we’re going broaden our horizons here on the front page, so Chris and myself will be joined by Inara, Christian, Ian and Ryan of Podcast Offside fame.

Excerpt: … Zizou More Ronaldinho rumours This weekend …