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The Spanish media writes on Monday about the start of the country's football championship, the first surprises, possible player changes, Jose Antonio Reyes' desire to return home, Patrick Kluivert and Ronaldo's future.
Sport
"Barcelona" embarks on a journey towards the third victory in the Spanish championship. On Monday, the team meets "Celta Vigo" in the first round match. The Catalan superclub will be without their leader Ronaldinho, who got injured during the European Supercup match.
Frank Rijkaard believes that his team's defeat against "Sevilla" did not shake them up too much. Gianluca Zambrotta said he was surprised by the loss to Sevilla but believes that the team will not lose their good form.
Mark van Bommel was officially presented as a member of Munich's "Bayern".
In the first La Liga round, surprises: "Real" played a draw with "Villarreal," and the newcomers of the Spanish championship, Tarragona's "Nastic," started the season by defeating Barcelona's "Espanyol".
Jose Antonio Reyes admitted that he really wouldn't want to play in England and feels homesick. The Spaniard admitted that he would love to play for Madrid's "Atletico" club.
"Espanyol" coach Ernesto Valverde says he is shocked by the unexpected loss to Tarragona and says that there is still a lot for his team to learn.
Joaquin officially moves to "Valencia," and the "bats" still do not give up on the idea of at least renting Simao.
Fabio Capello asks the fans to remain calm and understanding, as the team still needs time to settle.
There is a possibility that Patrick Kluivert could return to the Dutch league. According to "Sport," Ronald Koeman has shown interest in the former "Barcelona," "Newcastle," and "Valencia" player.
El Mundo Deportivo
As reported, Ronaldinho's injury is not serious, and the player is undergoing physiotherapy procedures at the "Camp Nou" health complex.
The first disgrace of Madrid. The royal club failed to defeat the "submarines" at their own stadium.
"Nastic" Tarragona's victory gives hope to the newbies of the Spanish Primera that the season could start successfully.
Marca
Joaquin is now a "Valencia" player. His transfer was finally confirmed today after "Betis" president Manuel Ruiz de Lopera put his signature on the sale agreement, and the forward moved from "Betis" to "Valencia" for 25 million euros.
Madrid's "Atletico" continues to search for new players. The Madrid club is negotiating with Moscow's "Dynamo" for the purchase of Maniche, and also considers making another offer to "Arsenal" for Reyes while also negotiating with "Valencia" for Regueiro.
Real Madrid defender Fabio Cannavaro believes that this season Antonio Cassano will become a very important player for the team and will be its leader. In the match against "Villarreal," he was the best player in the "Real" team, and the new Italy national team coach Roberto Donadoni invited him to the national team.
Arsenal's player Jose Antonio Reyes once again confirmed that he does not want to continue playing for the "Arsenal" team and wants to return to Spain. Initially, he was of interest to "Real," but later "Atletico" showed interest in him, offering 16 million euros to the "Arsenal" club for Reyes. Reyes is very close to moving to "Atletico," and "Real" is no longer interested in him. Now the forward dreams of the possibility of wearing the "Atletico" shirt and says that it would be an honor for him to wear the club's attire.
Calderon once again confirmed that "Real" is considering offers from "Inter" and "Milan" for Ronaldo, and today, the "Real" president will meet with Ronaldo to discuss his future. The "Real" management is not sure whether Ronaldo will stay at "Real" or leave the team.
After the match with "Villarreal," "Real" players have a day off and will return to training on Tuesday at 7 pm Spanish time. The next match "Real" will play on September 10th against Valencia's "Levante" away.
Gravesen has already agreed with Scotland's "Celtic" club for a contract, and now only the confirmation from "Real" is needed. The possible transfer fee is 3 million euros.
Ramon Calderon confirmed that David Beckham has extended his contract with "Real" for 2 more years, valid until the summer of 2009.
AS
The newspaper analyzes a possible playing scheme of "Barcelona" in the match against "Celta Vigo". According to sources, the Catalan club, as usual, will play with 4 defenders, but Rafael Marquez will be moved to a defensive midfielder position, and Lilian Thuram will take his place in the center of the defense. Upfront, together with Samuel Eto'o, Eidur Gudjohnsen and Ludovic Giuly are likely to play.
David Beckham denies the news that he has extended his contract with Madrid's "Real" for two more seasons. According to the Englishman, he has not actually signed a new contract, but negotiations about it will take place.
By Tuesday, Ivan Helguera, Thomas Gravesen, Juanfran, and Pablo Garcia will definitely leave the Madrid "Real" club.
"Recreativo de Huelva" miraculously saved the match against "Mallorca."
