Seoul people screeming for Man United

Thousands of fans are watching.. Though without the likes of David Beckham and Cristiano Ronaldo this time, but all eyes on the team.. Ji-Sun Park is the obvious favorite but other players like Wayne Rooney are seemingly adored..

Here are the highlights..

United have found themselves a thoroughbred striker in Owen

Phil Chisnall believes that Manchester United’s move to acquire Michael Owen will pay huge dividends for the BPL Champions.

Chisnall, who moved from Man United to Liverpool in 1964, said that the striker's transfer to Old Trafford was fantastic news.

"It's a brilliant piece of business," Chisnall told United's official website.

"Michael's had his injury problems, but he didn't become a bad player during his time at St James' Park. If you'd put George Best into that Newcastle team he'd have struggled!"

"When United are playing well, and the passing movements are flowing, they create countless chances, and he'll poke in a high percentage of them. "

"He won't be bombing about all over the place as Carlos Tevez did, but he'll wait for his opportunities and he'll score hatfuls."

Chisnall is confident that Owen can reclaim his prolific Liverpool strike-rate while donning the shirt of the Red Devils.

"United have found themselves a thoroughbred striker without paying a transfer fee and Michael Owen has got himself back in the top bracket."

"It's a perfect scenario for both parties."

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David Beckham slams Galaxy teammate Donovan

David Beckham has slammed comments made about him by Los Angeles Galaxy teammate Landon Donovan.

The former Manchester United star was criticised by Donovan in a book entitled The Beckham Experience but he has hit back at Donovan, labelling his comments as unprofessional.

"What Landon said is unprofessional in my eyes and in the eyes of every footballer in the world - you don't talk out against your team-mates,” Beckham said.

"In 17 years I have played at some of the biggest clubs in the world and with some of the biggest players in the world, not to mention some of the strongest managers.

"And not once in those 17 years has there been a question about my professionalism. Me and Landon will talk but it will be a private conversation."

Ronaldo's first practice in Madrid

Here is the clips.. Ronaldo live in madrid...

Ribery shock move to Liverpool...

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Liverpool are set to make a shock move for Bayern Munich winger Franck Ribery.

British bookmakers have today dramatically slashed the odds on Ribery moving to Anfield from 66/1 to 8/13.

This unusual transfer story has been backed up by similar betting cirumstances surrouding Michael Owen's shock move to Manchester United.

Reports from England have suggested that Reds manager Rafael Benitez will make a big-money offer to sign the highly sought-after French international.

Real Madrid, Manchester United, Barcelona and Arsenal have all been linked with Ribery but so far Liverpool's name has never mentioned.
Bayern Munich have already stated Ribery is not for sale but the winger has already stated his desire to leave the German club.

This news will definitely raise doubts over the futures of Xabi Alonso and Javier Mascherano. In order to secure Ribery, Liverpool may have sell first before making this huge transfer outlay.

The Reds want to keep the pair, but their tight budget means Benitez - who has already splashed more than £17 million on Glen Johnson - will have to sell before making another big buy.

Speculation is that Liverpool could also put together a player-exchange deal involving Andreas Dossena, Andriy Voronin and Ryan Babel plus £25million cash.

Ron Artest "#37 tribute to Michael Jackson"

Fist of all I would like to welcome the new La LAker Ron Artest. Few among Kobe Stopper in this era..i know he will make a big impact especially in diffence on both ends of the floor. He respect Kobe so much.. and he knew what calibre he is. A great competitor who is eager to win every game...

If Ken Griffey Jr.'s Michael Jackson tribute came off as cute, then Ron Artest's(notes) tribute to the fallen pop purveyor is coming off as a little strange. And kind of dorky. Very strange and dorky.

Because Ron Ron apparently owns a copy of the Guinness Book of World Records, he knows that Jackson's Thriller album stayed on top of the pop charts for exactly 37 weeks in the early 1980s. And because he just signed with the Los Angeles Lakers, he gets to choose a new number. And because Kareem, Wilt, Magic and Jerry West never wore the number 37, Artest chose the number 37.

As a tribute to Michael Jackson. By pointing out the number of weeks Thriller stayed at the top of the charts. Oh-kay.

Death is a pretty serious topic, and we don't mean to demean the loss of Jackson, or intimate that his death won't seem as shocking or relevant enough toward the end of Artest's five-year contract to necessitate he keep wearing number 37, but ... yeah, we're intimating that Jackson's death won't seem as shocking or relevant enough toward the end of Artest's five-year contract to necessitate he keep wearing number 37.

This is nothing new for Ron. He previously wore number six, for the amount of members in John Cafferty and the Beaver Brown Band, 88 for the number of keys on Joe Sample's piano, and zero for the amount of Eagles albums I can listen to without wanting to throw things.

Actually, none of those facts are true. But Artest has worn 15, 23, 91, 93, and 96 over his career. 15, because that was his original number. 23, because that was Michael Jordan's number, and 91 as a tribute to Dennis Rodman.

He wore 93 and 96 because he's bat-dung crazy.

It should be noted that Ron has also released a musical tribute to Jackson that is completely and utterly unsafe for work. (Ball dont lie)

Inter striker Ibrahimovic keen to sign in Manchester Utd..

Ibrahimovic could be on United's hitlist
Sir Alex Ferguson is weighing up a move for Inter Milan striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic. Manchester United boss Fergie, who yesterday completed the £3.5million signing of Bordeaux winger Gabriel Obertan, has missed out on several of his top targets to replace Cristiano Ronaldo. Lyon striker Karim Benzema opted to join Real Madrid, while Bayern Munich's Franck Ribery revealed his desire to play in La Liga. That has left Fergie with limited options in terms of finding a forward to supply the goals without Ronaldo - despite the free signing of former England striker Michael Owen. Now Inter striker Ibrahimovic, 27, has emerged as a target, with Fergie having had the Sweden international watched on several occasions last season by his European scouts. Inter would be reluctant to sell £30m rated Ibrahimovic, twice voted Serie A Player of the Year, but sources in Italy suggest they may be persuaded by a sizeable fee.
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Ronaldo in front of 80,000 fans...

Unveiled to Madrid fans at the Santiago Bernebau and officially signs on the dotted line to seal his transfer to Real Madrid.

Good evening.

I just want to say, I told my friends that I was going to be very natural.

I'm just so happy to be here.

For me, I have made my childhood dream a reality, which was nothing less than playing for Real Madrid.

I didn't expect a jam-packed stadium. This is truly impressive!

Thank you very much, and I'm going to ask you all to say with me, I'm going to count to three to say Hala Madrid.

Ready?

One, two, three - HALA MADRID!

Here is the video presentation..

United are thought to be set to offer Eto'o a deal..

The Barcelona striker was thought to be discussing terms with United's bitter rivals Manchester City, and a move to Eastlands was expected to happen sooner rather than later.

However, according to reports in the News of World, the Cameroon international is now willing to take a substantial pay cut in order to continue playing his football at the very highest level.

Eto'o's proposed transfer to City has seemingly hit a brick wall, with the forward reportedly asking for a lucrative £200,000-a-week deal.

Barcelona, who want £25million for the 28-year-old, are also unwilling to give Eto'o the £12million he is demanding should his transfer fee be met.

Sources close to the player now believe that Eto'o would be willing to drop those particular demands if a team of United's calibre were interested in signing him, a move that would, so the former Mallorca favourite believes, give him a better shot at winning trophies than City can offer.

"Samuel has not been convinced by a move to a mid-table side in the Premier League," the News of the World source said.

"He will also not sign a new deal at Barca."

United are thought to be set to offer Eto'o a deal worth some £150,000-a-week.

Manchester United seal Luis Antonio Valencia deal

WINGER Luis Antonio Valencia last night flew in to seal his £16million dream switch to Manchester United.

The Ecuadorian ace cut short a break in his homeland to have a medical at Old Trafford today while his contract is finalised.

Valencia has been holding out for the move for five months since Sir Alex Ferguson showed an interest and the Wigan man has given Real Madrid the brush-off to ensure his Old Trafford dream comes true.

Valencia will quadruple his wages and sign a deal worth around £75,000 a week while Wigan will hand the transfer fee to new boss Roberto Martinez to go on a signing blitz.

"Joining Manchester United is a dream come true for me," he told the club's official website www.manutd.com.

"I have enjoyed my time at Wigan, but I am thrilled to have the chance to challenge for the biggest honours in club football here.

"Playing in front of 76,000 fans alongside players like Wayne Rooney, Rio Ferdinand and Ryan Giggs will be an amazing experience. I can't wait to get started."

United manager Sir Alex Ferguson admitted he had tracked Valencia's progress since his arrival at Wigan two seasons ago.

Here are some of his goals..