I read something that compared it to the Materazzi vs. Zidane confrontation in the World Cup Final in 2006. Even though Zidane lost it and cost his team the world cup, he was still the most beloved man in france, and even though Materazzi won the world cup no one cares about him and he will never be remembered as a great player, nor will he be loved by the fans. Ariel is beloved by all of us even after he continues doing stupid stuff. Desabato well he is a douche. His team won the copa lib but he will not be remembered. he will be linked to situations like this and also when he went to jail after the grafite incident. Ariel's play has got thousands of people to stand and sing his name countless times, desabato is a nobody. No one will remember who he is in 5 years It pisses me off that people in the media are comparing this estudiantes team to ramon's side of the mid 90s, some saying it is better. They won this game off a fluke goal, just like they beat velez. they also got beat by alianza lima 5-1... if they win both trophies i'll say they deserve to be in that breath, but i'm rooting against them every step of the way
Burrito a la Seleccion!!!!! He was called up for the friendly against Haiti. Desabato, meanwhile couldn't start for the National team of Papua New Guinea (not that there's anything wrong with Papua New Guinea, am sure its a lovely country, but they do have an all-time historical record of 16 wins against the likes of Fiji, Tonga, Vanuatu, Tahiti, Samoa, etc,..)
It looks like Ortega is staying (unless of course he doesn't reach an agreement over his contract terms): Daniel Passarella: "(Ortega) Es un símbolo para el club. Además, con su problema no lo voy a dejar solo. Hablé con su contador y entre esta semana y la otra firmaremos el contrato. Ortega no se toca porque está enfermo y yo me hago cargo". Meanwhile, Almeyda and Gallardo may be facing a different future. Passarella only went on to say that Cappa will decide if they stay. Gallardo seems to already have a foot out of River. Almeyda has more chances of staying, but his future may be at stake seeing how Passarella isn't as sure of him as he is of Ortega. Also, el Pelado has been making statements throughout the week that put his future in doubt ("I have offers from other teams", "I don't want to stay just to be a role model for the kids", etc.).
Did you guys hear that Ortega might be coming with his own tv show sometime? some like Diego had. As to the Pelado, I really hope they will offer him a contract. He definitely deserves it. I really liked what he had to say in this article. Almeyda is a phenomenon!! http://www.ole.com.ar/futbol-primera/River-Clausura_0_255574576.html
One doubt I have is if El Burrito can play three games in a week. I wouldn't be surprised if El Enano started this week and Orteguita played the role of super sub. I guess it all depends on his condition when he returns from neuquen. On the game tonight, Ariel said he wanted to help Palermo win a spot in the world cup squad... i personally hope he doesn't. Argentina 2-0 win, 2 goals from ortega
Los goles del burrito con la albiceleste: [ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tTW8bXHkGLc&feature=player_embedded"]YouTube- Los Goles de Ortega en la Seleccion Argentina[/ame]
Yeah, I had the same reaction. I was really thrilled for him, and when the chants of his name filled the stadium - the fans showing their devotion - I was grinning like a madwoman. I'm so glad he's playing and the whole team does better with Ortega to ignite them. OK, we all know he's a "problem child:" acts impulsively, a disciplinary problem, gets into scrapes, and, of course, his drinking. Sure, for his own sake, I hope el Burrito gets some help (which sticks), but does it diminish our affection and support for him even one tiny bit? No way! Everyone has a soft spot for a wild child, and the best ones are often the most difficult ones anyway. And everything he's given on the pitch ... well, I saw on one tv show one River fan saying, "con Ortega, somos campeones. Sin Ortega, salimos ultimos." I hope he sets up a million goals and scores another gazillion himself!!! LOL.
[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A7GFLAnKfJI&feature=related"]YouTube- Golazo del Burrito Ortega a Defensa y Justicia (Amistoso)[/ame] silly gol scored by el burrito yesterday.
Ortega to coach River in the future? [ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1gBo7wJH4Bw"]YouTube- Conferencia de prensa de Ortega[/ame] I personally can't imagine him being a good coach. Given all his problems during his playing career, I just see him being another "Maradona". Either way, he says he doesn't plan on retiring any time soon, so we won't be judging his coaching abilities for a while.
Ortega gives his two cents on the Lamela-Curbelo incident: http://www.riverplate.com/Noticias/...-le-contesto-a-veron-en-defensa-a-lamela.html
Another missed training session.. JJ decides to leave Ortega out of the team for Wednesday's match vs. Estudiantes. Another big question mark in Ortega's future arises.
New year, same old sh!t. Ortega misses the first practice of the year. Although he apparently advised before hand he wouldn't make it with a stomach problem, you always need to question him given the past . http://www.riverplate.com/Noticias/...ve-a-los-entrenamientos-en-el-monumental.html What is going to happen to el Burrito during this clausura? what would you guys do with him? Not to mention, he went AWOL everytime he was substituted, it makes it hard to build a strong group. The scariest thing to me is if this is how he acts as a professional player, what is he gonna be like when he retires and isn't occupied?
sad to say look at Rene Houseman and that sadly is where he probably be hope not but it doesnt look good and to think until he headbutted the dutch keeper hewas the clear star of the 98mundial
Ay Ortega.. http://www.ole.com.ar/all-boys/Burrito-nominado_0_448755317.html The worst part is that he always declares that he isn't even thinking of retirement and believes he's capable of playing a couple more years. He's my biggest idol, but maybe he should consider calling it quits soon. He should be leaving the game as the great player that we all know, not the alcoholic who misses training sessions every now and then. So sad to see.
Ortega wants to leave All boys http://www.mediotiempo.com/futbol/i.../ariel-ortega-no-quiere-jugar-mas-en-all-boys
Ortega already came out to declare that he doesn't plan on leaving All Boys and that he never even said that ("No quiero volver a All Boys. Nunca me tendría que haber ido del River") statement. Unless things change, he will remain there til the end of his loan.
[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hZ2bfNnLk24"]YouTube - El burrito Ortega - Bailando Por Un Sueño 2011[/ame]