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Patricia's brother's wedding

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I love Real & Raul too & just like you said Raul Albiol is real Valensianista like Raul Gonzalez is Madridista, Valencia will always be in his heart but I hope he will be loved Real as much as he loves Valencia, event more I believe he'll have a bright future with Madrid

Thanks JS[sHRIMP] Raul Albiol will be presented on Thursday 2 July at 21:00 CET Realmadrid.com Real Madrid C.F. wishes to announce that Raul Albiol will be officially presented on Thursday 2 July at 21:00 CET. The act will take place on the turf of the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium. Fans, Club Members and the media will be able to attend. A press conference will be held in the Press Room following the presentation. more pix

Real Madrid has officially announced through its official website that Raul Albiol is the club's third signing this season. The 23 year old center-back is set to sign a five-year contract with the club and will be presented next week after taking a medical exam and signing his contract. Raul Albiol is the first Spanish signing of the second Galagticos era and the first defensive reinforcement. According to Cadena Ser, Real Madrid paid Valencia €15m for the Spain international. RAUL ALBIOL STATISTICS AND BIO Years Club App (Gls) 2003–2004 2004–2009 2004–2005 2009- Valencia B Valencia → Getafe Real Madrid 035 0(2) 109 0(3) 017 0(1) From Realmadrid.com Real Madrid have landed one of the best center-backs in Spain and one of Europe’s brightest prospects. Only 23-years old, Raul Albiol (Valencia, 04/09/85) is quickly becoming an icon of Spanish football. Brought up through the Valencia youth system, Albiol is a fast, hardened center-back who dominates the aerial game. An international with the Spanish national team, the new Madridista was a member of the 2008 European Championship-winning squad. His youth and experience make him an attractive footballer for all coaches, who see Raul Albiol as the prototype center-back with plenty of resources to fall back on. Albiol was born in a small town in Valencia called Villamarchante, located on the right bank of the Turia River. Playing with a football was his favorite pastime as a child, and Valencia quickly took notice and enrolled Albiol in their academy. On 24 September 2003, and only 18 years old, Rafa Benitez gave Albiol the chance to debut with the first team in a UEFA Cup match against AIK Solna. The current Liverpool coach saw the tremendous potential Albiol possessed, but the player finished the season playing for Mestalla, the youth team, and would have to wait to earn a spot on Valencia’s premier squad. RESURGENCE Valencia loaned Albiol to Getafe the following season in order for the player to gain experience in Spain’s top flight. It was then that Albiol suffered the most tragic chapter of his life. The center back suffered a serious car accident on his way to the Spanish capital and was in ICU for 17 days. His spleen was removed and Albiol was ordered to remain inactive for two months. They were difficult days for the Valencia native, who thought many times that he would never return to the pitch. But surprisingly, Albiol made a full recovery and joined Getafe midway through the season –he even scored a goal against Real Madrid-. Then Getafe coach Quique Sanchez Flores had all the faith in the world in Albiol, which made it no surprise that he asked Valencia’s head brass to reacquire the services of the player after he was appointed head coach of the Che. Although his natural position was as a defensive midfielder, Quique repositioned Albiol as a center-back upon his return to Mestalla, and the moved suited the player to perfection. Albiol and Ayala formed one of the most solid defensive duos in La Liga. Tall, fast and strong, what Albiol is really known for is his ability to move the ball forward and to play it safely with the midfielders; a skill he surely acquired during his days as a midfielder. Albiol is also very tall and dominates the aerial game, making him a potential threat during set-pieces and the perfect player to clear balls curled into the box. EUROPEAN CHAMPION WITH ‘LA ROJA' Raul Albiol’s best season as a professional was no doubt 2007/08. A hands-down starter for Valencia, the defender made a name for himself domestically and abroad and earned several call-ups by Luis Aragones for Euro 2008 qualifiers. His debut took place on 13 October 2007 against Denmark. Once June rolled around, and after Valencia had won the Copa del Rey, the now Madridista was called up by the national team coach top participate in the European Championship in Austria and Switzerland, where he coincided with new teammates, Iker Casillas and Sergio Ramos. Albiol, who played against Sweden and Greece, finished the tournament as a European champion in Ernst Happel Stadion along with the rest of the Spanish expedition. Despite only being 23-years old, Real Madrid has acquired the services of an already-experienced and mature player who has no fear of the responsibility that being a Madridistas entails. In his final season at Valencia, Albiol played 45 matches and scored two goals. Saying he is a true sportsman would be an understatement; he has only been shown one red card during his five seasons in Primera Division. Albiol is currently on Confederations Cup duty in South Africa, where Iker Casillas, his new captain, had the following to say about him: “If you had to put a face to this group, it would be Albiol’s. He is the face of this team because he reflects all that is good about us.”

REAL MADRID SIGNS VALENCIA CF DEFENDER RAÚL ALBIOL According to news just in via the digital editions of “AS” & “elmundo.com”, VALENCIA CF Spanish International defender RAUL ALBIOL will be player of REAL MADRID CF next season. Both Clubs have shut a 15M€ transfer deal in which all that is now needed is the players signature after his return from South Africa where he is participating in the FIFA Confederations Cup with the National Team. The 23 year old defender signs for the next 5 years & has been specifically asked for by new Real Madrid Coach Manuel Pellegrini.

Morientes rejects Brazil's Santos for Spain stay 13.06.09 | tribalfootball.com Fernando Morientes is expected to stay in Spain next season. Released by Valencia, Morientes has turned down offers from Anderlecht and Brazil's Santos. The striker has received proposals from Real Zaragoza and Osasuna, which is in addition to that coming from Galatasaray.

Santos hmmm It's very interesting proposition I didn't expect any proposition from South America

he looks soooooooo hot I hope he will find a good club where he'll be happy & where he'll play more

Raul's daughter Azahara & his gf

Is that moro in the car with the others....??? Sorry for asking Yes, he's Welcome LoVeMoRo

Oh my God I love them What a smile Fantastic, absolutely gorgeous I will miss this guys

Thanks girls, fantastic pix

I love his smile soooooooooo much

David & Patricia in Madrid yesterday

Thanks for all pix

every time Real plays against Valencia I wait for this moment

I don't like goodbyes

Real Madrid- Las Palmas, La Liga 15.02.2002 Real won the match 7-0 & Fernando scored 5 goals I love this game Spain - South Korea , World Cup 22 June 2002 That was the most unfair match I ever saw

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Milan is a big club so in my opinion It's a good idea, but I would like he stay in Spain maybe not in Valencia but other good club where he will play more

What do you girls think, Where Fernando will play next season? What team should he choose? because I don't thnk he stay in Valencia

Thanks girls, all pix are great And JS[sHRIMP] your site about Nando is fantastic, congratulation

In the end Mata playing with Fernandito