Tuesday, February 7, 2012

Lionel Messi's Dominance Will Destroy Madrid

Barcelona vs. Real Madrid: Lionel Messi’s Dominance Will Destroy Madrid
Barcelona will look to continue its dominance over Real Madrid in the second match between these two squads in the last seven days. Madrid was so close to conquering the demons that have plagued the club, but two second-half goals left them asking more questions. Lionel Messi posted his fifth hat truck of the season in that game, and he is going to keep up his spectacular play in this match.
In their first match, Messi was unable to do anything. A part of that could be thanks to Pepe stomping on Messi’s hand in what was pretty blatant cheap shot, though Real Madrid disagrees because Pepe will not be suspended for his actions. Then, Messi is peaking at the right time, and he will want to get revenge against Pepe and Madrid for their actions last week.
Madrid is going to have to focus on Messi again in this game, so even if he doesn’t dominate on the stat sheet, his presence alone is going to make a world difference for Barcelona. Barcelona has Madrid’s number, and try as they might to overcome the juggernaut, they are just not strong enough offensively or defensively to do it right now.
Messi is playing at another kevel right now. He is going to set the tone for Barcelona in this game, Madrid will be scrambling to find ways to contain him, and the end result will be the same as it was when these two squads met on January 18. Barcelona won. In fact, it is going to be much more lopsided than the 2-1 final in that game.

Tuesday, January 31, 2012

Barcelona vs. Real Madrid

Fight breaks out between Barcelona vs. Real Madrid
During the trophy of the Spanish season between Barcelona and Real Madrid (3-2) Barcelona takes the Spanish Cup home with 3-2. Cristiano Ronaldo scored his 100th goal for Real Madrid, but, Lionel Messi led Barcelona to the victory, scoring 2 goals. After a thrilling and exciting match in the Camp Nou once again, Barlceona showed how important it is to successfully take their goals.
                Cristiano Ronaldo scored his first goal of his career in the Camp Nou, which was also his 100th goal. The MVP of the match was Lionel Messi though; Lionel messi was able to score 2 goals against Real Madrid which made it out of reach for Real Madrid. The negative note of the night came close to the end, when Marcelo who plays for Real Madrid fouled Fabregas from behind and sever fights took place close to the side-line, between players and coaching staff.    
                Around the 94th minute and only a minute before the match was over. The tensions blew up, Fabregas received the ball close to the side-line and Marcelo didn’t hold himself and fouled him from behind with a sicissors tackle. The referee whistled and immediately showed the Brazilian the red card. Ever since, a big mess was generated from this incident and a few aggressions were witnessed and captured by the TV cameras. In what was an avoidable moment, players and coaching staff were seen “assaulting” and hitting each other, in several fights? The end….

Tuesday, January 24, 2012

Revision

Revision (Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo)

Lionel Messi is a professional soccer/footballer who plays for FC Barcelona. He originally comes from Argentina, and was born 24th of June 1987. He is known for many goals and getting passed through the defense. Messi received the Ballon d’Or and 2009 FIFA World Player of the Year nominations by the age 21.This year Lionel Messi received the Ballond’Or and 2011 FIFA World Player of the Year nominations. Lionel Messi started playing football at a young age and is a role model for other players as well. Messi then had the most successful season of his playing career, 2008-09 seasons, in which he scored 38 goals to play an integral part in a treble-winning campaign. This record-breaking season was then eclipsed in the following 2009-10 campaign, where Messi scored 47 goals in all competitions, equalling Ronaldo's record total for Barcelona. He surpassed this record again in the 2010-11 seasons with 53 goals in all competitions.
On the other hand, Cristiano Ronaldo is one of the top players in the league. Also, he is known for his great plays and footwork. His footwork is able to contact with the ground in movement and all movement is initiated off the ground. It is the feet that must absorb shock on ground contact and then use those forces to propel the body in the desired direction. Ronaldo began his career as a youth player for Clube de Futebol Andorinha de Santo Antonio, where he played for two years, before moving to Clube Desportivo. In 1997, he made a move to Portuguese giants Sporting Clube de Portugal. Ronaldo's precocious talent caught the attention of Manchester United manager Alex Fugison, who signed the 18-year-old for $12.24 million ($15 million) in 2003. The following season, Ronaldo won his first club honour, the FA Cup and played at Euro 2004 with Portugal.

Tuesday, January 17, 2012

Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo

Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo
            Lionel Messi is a professional soccer/footballer who plays for FC Barcelona. He originally comes from Argentina, and was born 24th of June 1987. He is known for many goals and getting passed through the defense. Messi received the Ballon d’Or and 2009 FIFA World Player of the Year nominations by the age 21.
Lionel Messi started playing football at a young age and is a role model for other players as well.  Messi then had the most successful season of his playing career, the2008-09 season, in which he scored 38 goals to play an integral part in a treble-winning campaign. This record-breaking season was then eclipsed in the following 2009-10 campaign, where Messi scored 47 goals in all competitions, equalling Ronaldo's record total for Barcelona. He surpassed this record again in the 2010-11season with 53 goals in all competitions.
On the other hand, Cristiano Ronaldo is another professional soccer player who plays for Real Madrid.  He comes from Funchal, Madeira, Portugal and was born 5th of February, 1985. Ronaldo began his career as a youth player for , where he played for two years, before moving to Clube Desportivo Nacional. In 1997, he made a move to Portuguese giants Sporting Clube de Portugal. Ronaldo's precocious talent caught the attention of Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson, who signed the 18-year-old for $12.24 million in 2003. The following season, Ronaldo won his first club honour, the FA Cup and played at Euro 2004with Portugal. Ronaldo scored his first international goal in the opening game of the tournament against Greece and also helped Portugal reach the final.

Tuesday, January 10, 2012

Music

Music

Music has impacted and inspired in my life so far. I don’t just listen to one type of music, but all different kind. The first type of music I listened too was classical music. I started listening to classical because of my older brother. He plays the piano, so I grew up listening to Mozart, Beethoven, Chopin, and many more composers. Every since, I have noticed all different kind of music there is. Also, in some religion they have their own way to express themselves through music. Artists don’t write music just to be known for a couple beats and lyrics; they want to share with the world, how creative they can be.

 My brother went to school in Cincinnati. The school he went and graduated from was SCPA (Creative and Performing Arts). He is very talented and skilled at piano because he practiced all day. For homework, he would have to practice the piano for over 6 hours straight. I didn’t really understand why he was doing it, but now I realized that he was motivated and had passion for what he wanted. During his High School years he was able to compete in one of the greatest competitions in the world, Carnegie Hall.

            In my personal opinion, the only thing that I want to learn is music notes. When I see music notes it seems like it’s another language. Not just musical notes, but the history of it though. Such as, if there wasn’t any music, movies wouldn’t be good at all. I think that music inspires a few people.     


Thursday, January 5, 2012

2012 goals


2012 goals

This year for 2012 I’m going set up new goals for myself. This year I’m waiting to do well in school, take it seriously, having a good or better connection with my teachers, and not thinking that friends are more important that school work.

The only way I’m going to reach my long term goals and short term goals is if I am motivated. I think the only way I‘m going be motivated is that I stick with my work, and being able to talk to me teacher, rather than being nervous or shy to ask my teachers something. Also, trying not to talk or visit with friends would be helpful.

            I personally think that these suggestions are important because the goals that I had last year didn’t really go as plan. My future is way more important than visiting friends. I’m main goal in high school is to succeed.