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The Catalan press today writes about the first victory of "Barcelona" in the Spanish league, Javier Saviola's plans, possible rotations in the composition of "Real," and announces sad news to all "Sevilla" fans.
The Castilian press writes about Guti's contract, "Real's" transfer plans, "Atletico's" newcomer, the first round of the Spanish championship, possible new players for "Espanyol," "Real's" game in the first round match, and "Valencia's" plans.
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Miraculous finish! A precise strike by Eidur Gudjohnsen determined the first victory for "Barcelona" this season. Lionel Messi and Samuel Eto'o scored the other two goals for Blaugranai. Frank Rijkaard stated that he liked how the team fought on the field and that they didn't give up when "Celta" equalized the score.
The press in the Spanish capital continues to stir up the "soap bubble." "Barcelona's" medical staff have officially announced that Ronaldinho is injured and undergoing physiotherapy procedures, but Madrid newspapers somehow link this to a "strange conflict between Dinho and Frank Rijkaard."
Deco easily strained his tendons in the match against Vigo "Celta" but intends to represent the Portuguese national team in matches against Denmark and Norway.
Javier Saviola may sign a five-year contract with "Sevilla," but... another candidate may appear on the scene - Madrid's "Real."
"Villarreal" goalkeeper Alessio Tacchinardi criticized Fabio Capello's defensive style of play. "They play very poorly, very poorly. If they continue like this, many matches will end 1-0," says A. Tacchinardi.
Fabio Capello was booed by his fans during the first Spanish league match with "Villarreal."
Ronaldo is already packing his bags and preparing for a flight. Only it's still unclear where, "Sport" ironically emphasizes - "Inter"? "Milan"?
Sad news for "Sevilla" fans. The club has announced that no TV station will broadcast their matches in the Spanish league and King's Cup competitions. The club simply failed to reach an agreement with broadcasters.
William Gallas' situation at "Chelsea" club is becoming complicated. The player wants to leave the English champions, but Jose Mourinho vehemently refuses to let the player go to "Arsenal." Claude Makelele plays the role of mediator in the conflict.
Samuel Eto'o asks his teammates to concentrate more on defense and help Victor Valdes.
A painful defeat for Tarragona's "Nastic" team shook "Espanyol," so the club urgently seeks three more new footballers.
Lionel Scaloni, who does not see himself in the "Deportivo" club and is clearly ignored by coach Joaquin Caparros, is unsuccessfully looking for a new club.
Jonathan Woodgate is likely to return home and join the ranks of "Middlesbrough."
Jonathan Zebina is on Madrid's "Real" radar.
El Mundo Deportivo
Thomas Gravesen shamefully leaves Madrid and moves to Scotland. He will join "Celtic."
Frank Rijkaard believes that the team passed a tough exam in the match against "Celta Vigo." The Dutchman particularly highlighted Lionel Messi's useful performance.
Ronaldo's future should be clarified within the next 72 hours.
Madrid's "Atletico" finally attracted Maniche. "The Mattresses" are among the biggest spenders in Spain this year.
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"Real" president Ramon Calderon offers Guti to sign a new contract until the end of his career. The old guard's contract is still valid until the summer of 2008. The player has repeatedly expressed his desire to end his career where he started. Next week, his agent will meet with Ramon Calderon to discuss the terms of a new contract.
Madrid's "Atletico" has signed a 3-year contract with Portuguese goalkeeper Maniche from Moscow's "Dinamo" club. He will be presented to the fans on Wednesday. The next possible "Atletico" purchase could be Jose Antonio Reyes from "Arsenal." Currently, negotiations between the clubs are ongoing.
"Real" is interested in "Juventus" defender Jonathan Zebina. The 28-year-old Frenchman is expected to strengthen the team's defense. The buyout amount could reach 3 million euros. This player was a member of "Roma" when coached by Fabio Capello, and he moved to "Juventus" along with Capello. He is highly appreciated by Fabio Capello.
Today, European Super Cup winners, "Sevilla" players will play the last first-round match against "Levante" club. Chevanton and Luis Fabiano, who are injured, will definitely not appear on the field today. The injured defender Ianas Harte will not play for the "Levante" team.
Champions "Barcelona" have successfully started the championship and defeated "Celta" club away with a score of 3-2 after a hard-fought battle. The winning goal was scored by the club's newcomer, Icelandic Eidur Gudjohnsen.
"Real" defender Uruguayan Pablo Garcia has been loaned to "Celta" club for a year, and young defender Juanfranas has been sold to "Osasuna" club. The Spanish youth national team player has signed a 4-year contract.
"Real" forward Ronaldo did not rule out the possibility of leaving the club and moving to Inter Milan or AC Milan, but he confirmed that he has a contract with the club and together they will decide his future.
Valencia's forward Fernando Morientes is very pleased with the acquisition of Joaquin and stated that this defender will give Valencia forwards many opportunities to score.
Patrick Kluivert confirmed that several clubs participating in the Champions League are interested in him. He has a two-year contract with "Valencia," but the Dutchman is not in Quique Sanchez Flores' plans.
Alessio Tacchinardi stated that "Real" plays very poorly and unattractively under Capello, and if they continue like this, most of the results will be 0-0 or 1-0. This playing style will not please the Spanish audience and "Real" fans, and Capello will have to leave the team.
"Betis" president Pepe Leon stated that the Seville club will soon sign a contract with "Milan" and Swiss national team defender Johann Vogel, who could be included in the negotiation for Ricardo Oliveira.
Italian defender Francesco Coco stated that he wants to play for "Espanyol." The rights to the 29-year-old player belong to Inter Milan, but the player may be loaned to "Espanyol."
29-year-old Spanish defender Juan Velasco moved from Madrid's "Atletico" to "Espanyol" club as a free agent. He represented the Spanish national team five times.
"Real Sociedad" continues to criticize the referee's decision to award a penalty kick to the Bilbao "Athletic" club in their Basque derby.
"Betis" loaned center-back Oscar Lopez to "Gimnastic" club for one season.
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"Milan" offered €25 million to "Real" for Robinho, but this offer was immediately rejected.
Ivan Helguera has started negotiations with the "Valencia" club because "Real" issued an ultimatum - either he leaves the club, or he will sit on the bench all season.
Thomas Gravesen has agreed to move to "Celtic" club.
Jonathan Woodgate has agreed to a loan with "Middlesbrough" club and is awaiting approval from "Real."
