Villa Move a Done Deal - So Are the Rumors True? and An American Shows Some Class

So it's official. David Villa has left Valencia for Barcelona (for a measly 40 million pounds) just as the rumors said he would. These rumors struck me as being partially valid as Barca needs a striker. Henry is probably leaving (maybe for the MLS?) and Ibrahimovic's time in Spain has been wrought with inconsistency and apparently neither party - club nor player- are especially happy. That's two strikers down. Which begs the question - are the rumors of Cesc leaving true? Because, where would he play? Barcelona are not getting rid of Xavi or Iniesta their dynamic midfield duo. YaYa may be leaving (to Emirates if anything in the papers are to be believed) but he's a defensive midfielder. So that means Cesc is going to get much less playing time there. Does he want Xavi tutelage? He's gotten Arsenal tutelage for the last seven years, and look what that's done for him. It's put him in the world class category. I just don't see it. If he's frustrated, I get it. He misses his family. I get that too. Cesc has always said that he loves Arsenal and the fans. Yes, he wants to return to his home one day, but the timing seems off to me due to the reasons I've listed above. Anyway...I've now paid enough attention to the rumor mill for today. We better get some answers soon or my brain is going to burst. And that'll be a big mess.

How about some inspiration? American footballer Oguchi Onyewu hasn't played for his club AC Milan since last October as he ruptured a tendon. He has asked to extend his football contract for free. In other words, he wants to play without getting paid. In this football world where players are treated like rock stars (in Europe anyway), and get paid oodles of money, it's refreshing to to find someone who says "Don't show me the money". He was hurt and feels he didn't earn his salary. Love it. Go Gooch.

And lastly, here is a video clip from Paraguay where Brazilian footballer Golazo de Inca scored a 45 foot free kick for his Sol De America team. I'm not kidding. Wenger must be right about those Brazilian ankles. Take a look.


It's a short blog today. I don't want to torture myself, or you, with endless ramblings and speculations. Here's hoping we hear something - either way- soon. Like in two minutes. Take care.