The Guardian (Free subscription) | 11/05/2009
The heaviest European away defeat in Everton's history followed by their largest home reverse; it is safe to say David Moyes will be glad to wave goodbye to Benfica. Attempts to amend for their humbling in Portugal brought only fresh soul-searching for Everton, who have gone seven games without a win and have much to do to qualify for the knockout phase. Moyes had promised Benfica a different Everton...
The Telegraph (Free subscription) | 11/05/2009
Goals from Javier Saviola and Oscar Cardozo condemn David Moyes's side to a home defeat in the Europa League.
The Soccer Blog (Free subscription) | 11/05/2009
Benfica fully deserved their 2-0 win over Everton at Goodison Park in the Europa League. The Toffees have now failed to win any of their last seven matches in all competitions after Benfica eased to the win on Merseyside. Javier Saviola and Oscar Cardozo scored as the Portuguese highlighted the gulf in class with a wonderful display of attacking football.
FreeBetting (Free subscription) | 11/04/2009
Everton are without a win for the last month or so, having recorded three draws and three defeats in last six games. On the other hand, Benfica ended the four-match winning run after they were beaten by Liga Sagres leaders Braga. Debacle in Lisbon Everton have become well-known for the rock-solid defence ever since David Moyes took over the reigns and they rarely concede more than one goal per match....
ESPN (Free subscription) | 10/22/2009
Javier Saviola and Oscar Cardozo both scored twice as Benfica blew UEFA Europa League Group I wide open with a comprehensive 5-0 defeat of previously unbeaten Everton.
ireland.com (Free subscription) | 10/22/2009
Benfica 5 Everton 0:David Moyes saw his depleted Everton side spectacularly dismantled in the space of five second-half minutes at the Estadio da Luz tonight. Any hopes of a recovery in this Europa League match - after Javier Saviola had opened the scoring - vanished as Oscar Cardozo scored twice and Luisao added to the gains to put Benfica on the road to an emphatic victory.
The Guardian (Free subscription) | 10/22/2009
David Moyes saw his depleted Everton side spectacularly dismantled in the space of five second-half minutes at the Estadio da Luz tonight. Any hopes of a recovery in this Europa League Group I match - after Javier Saviola had opened the scoring - vanished as Oscar Cardozo scored twice and Luisao added to the gains to put Benfica on the road to an emphatic victory. Saviola added a fifth goal - and...
FOOTBALL: Just Love The Game (Free subscription) | 09/16/2009
Javier Saviola scored a " Diego Maradona -style" goal against Belenenses last weekend to open his Benfica goal account in style. Saviola received the ball in his own half and started running toward the rivals goal. After leaving four Belenenses players, the attacker beat Nelson at the second attempt after his first shot from close range was parried by the goalkeeper. Please subscribe to...
Live Soccer Sports (Free subscription) | 08/28/2009
GO Live TV Link Real Madrid vs Deportivo La Coruña Date / Time: Competition: Live / Repeat: Live Stream August 29, 2009 - 2:00pm Spain La Liga Live Real Madrid vs Deportivo La Coruña live streams and TV channels GolTV Canada GolTV Canada After what has been one of the most exciting summers in Real Madrid’s recent history, Los Blancos finally take to the Santiago Bernabeu pitch for...
The Guardian (Free subscription) | 08/05/2009
• Valdano says Alonso was final signing of current window • Madrid will now seek to recoup money by selling players The Real Madrid director general Jorge Valdano says his club will make no more signings in the current transfer window once the deal for Liverpool's Xabi Alonso is completed. After Alonso's signing, Madrid will have spent €254m (£215m) on eight players since Florentino...
The Guardian (Free subscription) | 07/05/2009
• Real Madrid president hopes to offload 10 and add two more • 'Now we need to calm down a little' Real Madrid need to sign two more players and offload about 10 to round off their summer transfer dealings, club president Florentino Pérez has said. The nine-times European champions have already spent more than £180m on bringing in Cristiano Ronaldo, the striker Karim Benzema,...
FOOTBALL: Just Love The Game (Free subscription) | 06/27/2009
Argentine forward Javier Saviola will be playing for Benfica next season after completing his €5 million move from Real Madrid. The 27-year-old is set to sign a three-year deal with an option for a further season, according to the Portuguese club's website, www.slbenfica.pt. Saviola has barely featured for Real in the past two seasons since arriving in the Spanish capital on a free transfer from...
ESPN (Free subscription) | 06/27/2009
Real Madrid have reached an agreement for the transfer of striker Javier Saviola to Benfica, the Primera Division club announced.
Real Madrid Talk (Free subscription) | 06/26/2009
The club has officially issued this statement. Real Madrid CF has reached an agreement with Sport Lisboa e Benfica for the transfer of Javier Saviola. The Club wants to thank the player for his work and wishes him to be successful in this new stage in his career UPDATE: Saviola moved to Benfica for €5m. When I first heard that Schuster wanted to bring Saviola to Real Madrid, I was pretty excited....
FOOTBALL: Just Love The Game (Free subscription) | 06/26/2009
Javier Saviola 's agent Diego Queiruga has revealed that Benfica are close to striking a loan deal for the Real Madrid forward. The 27-year-old is one of many players who do not fit into Florentino Pérez 's revolutionary plans at the Spanish giants. Saviola was set to join Benfica last summer but his wage demands forced the Portuguese giants not to follow up their interest. "Yes, yes,...
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