Both the LA Galaxy and Everton posted that they are scheduled to play in Los Angeles for the ICC. This would effectively rule out Real Madrid’s chance to play there, since each city (except Miami) will be hosting only one game.
[I don’t think this will affect the club’s base at UCLA, though.]
Sunday’s game might be Marcelo’s last of the season. Unless he didn’t get permission, he’ll be in Brazil by Tuesday.
The International Champions Cup has not announced any more news at this time, but replies to their Facebook post show that more info will be available “soon”. Everton was actually 1st to break the news but wrongly listed Benfica instead of Valencia as one of the teams.
Some scheduling info provided by Everton:
The first game will take place on Tuesday 30 July in San Francisco. The following Saturday, 3 August, will see the Blues play in Los Angeles, before a third match in Miami on either Tuesday 6 or Wednesday 7 August.Edited to add: Pre-sale tickets will go on sale May 29th.
from the International Champions Cup Facebook -
“It’s official! The 2013 International Champions Cup will feature 8 of the top clubs in the world, facing off in a two week tournament starting on July 27th!
The teams will be Real Madrid C.F., A.C. Milan,F.C. Internazionale Milano, Juventus, Chelsea Football Club, Everton Football Club, ValenciaCF, and LA Galaxy!”
Edited to add: Pre-sale tickets will go on sale May 29th.
Zinedine Zidane, on José Mourinho
from The Guardian’s article on Zinedine Zidane -
His contribution to Real’s 2-1 victory over Bayer Leverkusen in the 2002 final was, though, a moment to make up for a million disappointments; that edge-of-the area, air-slashing volley from Roberto Carlos’s first-time cross that restored Real’s lead and had the majority of those in attendance at Hampden Park, as well as millions watching at home, rubbing their eyes in amazement.
“It is the kind of goal that is very difficult to repeat,” confessed its architect. “I have tried to repeat it for advertising campaigns but to no avail – I have never been able to. It was a wonderful moment for me and was fantastic on the night as it helped us win.”
Iker Casillas commented on a photo of Fabio Cannavaro and his son posted on his Instagram:
“He’s very big!!”
Fabio’s answer:
“Too big, brother…now it’s your turn hahah”
The International Champions Cup Twitter account (IntChampionsCup) revealed that news will finally be announced this weekend.
Training | May 24, 2013
Ramos, Coentrão and Alonso trained indoors; Varane continued with his recovery.
“Michael Essien explains how he became a midfielder having started his career as a central defender, whilst Chelsea players Petr Cech and John Obi Mikel talk about how important he was during their successful time together at Chelsea.”
(via idratherbehome)
