Raul (Hala) you are going to be around? I can easily find an a "company meeting" in LA for this weekend...

 

Looks like Real will play one game in SF

 

Right time to move to LA. If anyone is gonna go from here, let me know. It would be nice to meet some of the XT members.

EDIT: Just checked the prices, $62 for the cheapest ticket. You've got to be kidding me! For a friendly game! I never payed that much for even EL Classico.

http://www.gotickets.com/sports/soccer/mls/los_angeles_galaxy/pasadena_999422.php

 

Sagy, i went last time Real Madrid played the Galaxy and didnt really like it so i dont plan on going again this time. I will be available for a beer or a tequila shot though

 

tooo bad the SB trophy wont be played against Corinthians as planned... would have been a great return of RC & Ronaldo

 

we wont make any new transfers till Mou returns

 

15th till 27th July training in Madrid

RM will stay 12 days in LA. Theyll stay in Beverly Hills Four Seassons hotel and train in the university UCLA twice a day.

4th August San José Earthquakes
7th August Los Ángeles Galaxy
another game in US still to be decided

9th Aug return to Valdebebas
13th Aug Bayern Munich (in Munich)
17th Standard Liège (Liege)
21st Hercules
24th SBT opponent still to be named since Corinthians drew out ( ) really sad about that!

 

4th August San José Earthquakes

Maybe there's a change in plan.
http://www.google.com/hostednews/canadianpress/article/ALeqM5iHGMHO5VGLBbq4ndYpvuPM73wMvQ

 

Also, Mourinho arrives in Madrid on July 12th and has meetings for three days before first day of training.

 

Does that mean RM will play without any coach in US?
I mean Mourinho is traveling with the team in US or not !!!

 

yeah just seen that on marca. Maybe changed today.

 

cool, even closer...

 

sagyv and Daopica can attend the game together.

 

Pepe is back at work! :thumbsup:roud:

http://translate.google.com/transla...m/futbol/articulo/pepe-pretemporada/dasftb/20100710dasdaiftb_45/Tes&sl=es&tl=en

 

Mourinho only has 10 players available to him to start the pre-season. Granero, Marcelo, Benzema, Garay, L.Diarra, M.Diarra, Gago, Drenthe, Dudek, Adan. Damn.

Anyways, medicals for those ten guys are done now.

Then it was fitting time. For the first time in five years, we won't be with Hugo Boss, but instead Pedro del Hierro. Shirts/pants today, suits tomorrow.

 

Nooo! I loved the Hugo Boss
First the idea of M. Diarra leaving, now this. Too much.. too much

 

:howler:

Is Lass training normally?
And why only 10 players for first practice? Why not bring some youth players to fill the numbers.

 

The surprise of the day was the presence of midfielder Ruben de la Red, who appears to be working on his return to the pitch in the wake of a heart condition that has kept him out of football for the past two years.

 

I saw Ruben during the celebration party when he was interviewed by the canal+ guys. He was really happy for our champions! Was so great to see him. :thumbsup:

 

By the way, anybody know why Sergio Canales isn't with the team yet? Not injured, didn't have World Cup or any international duty that I know of, and was at the Bernabeu earlier this week. However, he wasn't at the first day of training, medicals, or fittings for attire.

 

He's at the under 19 world cup.

 

Apparently we're still after Ozil which I don't fully understand. Our squad would look as follows:

1. Iker
2. Arbeloa
3. Pepe
4. S.Ramos
5. Gago
6. Khedira
7. C.Ronaldo
8. Kaka
9. Benzema
10. Lass
11. Ozil
12. Marcelo
13. Dudek
14. Canales
15. Khedira
16. P.Leon
17. A.Cole
18. Albiol
19. Garay
20. Higuain
21. Di Maria
22. X.Alonso
23. VDV
24. Granero
25. Adan

Casillas
S.Ramos Pepe Albiol A.Cole
Khedira X.Alonso
C.Ronaldo Kaka Di Maria
Benzema/Higuain

As for the bench, I couldn't make up one cause there are way too many quality players left and some are gonna be really unhappy this season not even being called up.

 

Apparently we're still after Ozil which I don't fully understand. Our squad would look as follows:

6. Khedira
15. Khedira

He's so good that you listed him twice

 

Ozil is Barca MAD! Let him go, I don't want him. Him and Asharvin state it's their dream to play at the Nou Camp on the regular!

 

That Arshavin is the biggest pile of crap ever, has 1 good game in 3. Where was he 3-5 seasons ago, and he ain't no spring chicken.

Ozil, not convinced yet. Diego looked very good at Werder, and look at him now. Has a big tendency to go MIA in games

 

First session for Mourinho's Real Madrid

Jose Mourinho had his first training session at the helm of Real Madrid this morning. First team players Dudek, Adan, Garay, Marcelo, Drenthe, Gago, Diarra, Granero, Lass and Benzema were joined by youth teamers Carvajal, Tebar, Nacho, Alex, Denis Tcherysev, Fran Rico, Joselu and Morata.



This morning's session began at 9:20. Fitness trainer Rui Faria supervised the first part of the workout, which was mainly physical. The players tackled strenghthening exercises within an obstacle course comprising poles and cones.

As Dudek and Adan joined goalkeeper coach Silvino Louro, Jose Mourinho devised ball exercises that focused on first touch precision. A few minutes later, the coach brought on three small goals and had his men practice shots on target.

The session ended with a half-pitch practice game. The squad was divided into two teams. Wearing bibs were Dudek Drenthe, Diarra, Tebar, Morata, Nacho, Denis Tcherysev, Gago and Fran Rico. The bibless side consisted on Adan, Marcelo, Granero, Garay, Alex Fernandez, Joselu, Lass, Carvajal and Benzema. The former team won 2-1.

The team will train again at 17:30 CET behind closed doors.



Realmadrid.com / Translation by Michael J. O'Donnell

 

The team will train again at 17:30 CET behind closed doors.

A bit strange to shut out the media so soon perhaps ? Or maybe Jose just wants to show the press he aint playin

 

Not strange at all. One practice open to media and one not. Seems reasonable as the team need to work without too many disturbances.

 

Check out the last picture, Jose's already pissed off.

 

"Why did I leave Inter.. stupid stupid stupid"

 

According to the reactions of those nearby, I believe he shat himself instead.