Two words...Willie Aubameyang...

Speaking of which, what's the general opinion on Quaresma. I really like this guy. So he's not like a young prodigy, but he's a good player. Especially in that he can drift outside left and cut in. The sort of role I'd want Oli to play, but more and more I realize, he can't do that sorta thing too well.

I think Quaresma would be devastating if paired with Kaka and Gila, not to mention RR99.

Did you see Quaresma's shot last night!?? He hit the ball with the outer part of the shoe...  He does that a lot! Overall, a little less splashy and some more action would work though!

Rising Star in Israel Hits the Fast Track of English Soccer

Ben Sahar did not play a big role in Chelsea’s run to the English F.A. Cup title. He did not play a part in Chelsea’s second-place finish in the Premier League. And Sahar did not step on to the field once as Chelsea advanced to the semifinals of the European Champions League.

But Sahar, a 17-year-old striker from Israel whose nickname is the Kid, is expected to be at the nexus of his national team’s attack in Saturday’s Euro 2008 qualifier in Group E against F.Y.R. Macedonia in Skopje. He will also lead Israel in the European U-21 championship in the Netherlands, which begins June 10 with a match against the host nation.

Sahar, Chelsea’s first Israeli player, was obtained one year ago from Hapoel Tel Aviv for a $635,000 transfer fee in a competition that included Arsenal, Tottenham (which traditionally has a large Jewish fan base) and Aston Villa. (He solved the problem of obtaining a British work permit by obtaining Polish citizenship because of his mother’s background.) Sahar spent most of the time on Chelsea’s reserve team before making his debut, as a substitute against Macclesfield Town in an F.A. Cup match on Jan. 6. He played in his first Premier League game, against Wigan Athletic, on Jan. 13.

But Sahar made the soccer world stand up and take notice when he scored two exquisite goals in a 4-0 Euro 2008 qualifier on March 28 against Estonia in his third appearance for the national team. The goals made him the youngest player to score in the history of Israel’s senior national team.

“Things now are actually a little bit crazy for me in Israel,” Sahar said in a recent telephone interview from London. “Everyone knows you. Sometimes it is nice to play away from Israel, what with all the media there watching you, wanting to see what you’re doing. In England, at least right now, I feel like a tourist. It is quiet and relaxed, even on one of the best teams.”

After the match against Macedonia, in which he is likely to start, Sahar will probably be released to the under-21 team for the eight-nation tournament in the Netherlands, and not play in the qualifier against Andorra on June 6, the national team’s administrator, Israel Stupinski, said yesterday by telephone from Israel.

In qualifying so far for next summer’s tournament, which Austria and Switzerland will co-host, Israel is 2 points behind Croatia, tied for second with England and Russia.

Later this summer, Sahar will accompany Chelsea on its United States tour, which will open July 14 with a match against Club América of Mexico in Stanford, Calif., and continue with a four-team tournament outside Los Angeles on July 17 and 21 (with Tigres UANL of Mexico, Suwon Bluewings of South Korea and the Galaxy of Major League Soccer).

After spending most of this past season with Chelsea’s reserve team, Sahar said he sees only good things in his future.

“When I first came to England I thought it would be difficult,” Sahar said. “A new country, a different culture. But all went very well. I feel a joy for football here. But you have to be strong and play very, very quickly.”

Asked his impression of Chelsea’s often-controversial and always-outspoken Portuguese coach, José Mourinho, Sahar said: “I knew José had always coached big teams, that he’s a big coach. When I train, he can see everything. Maybe when I play a little slow, he sees and tells me. He tells me to have no worries about the future. I believe I have the quality to play in England. I just have to work hard and show I deserve to be on the first team.”

The only remaining stumbling block to Sahar’s English adventure is the requisite 3 years of military service for Israeli men and women (2 years) 18 and older. Although Chelsea refused to comment on the prospect of losing Sahar, there have been reports from Israel that an exemption is in the works.

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I've not seen much of him, but the Israel team isn't half bad, and if he can get into it at 17 he's certainly going to show Theo Walcott who's London's best teen. 

Two words...Willie Aubameyang...

Speaking of which, what's the general opinion on Quaresma. I really like this guy. So he's not like a young prodigy, but he's a good player. Especially in that he can drift outside left and cut in. The sort of role I'd want Oli to play, but more and more I realize, he can't do that sorta thing too well.

I think Quaresma would be devastating if paired with Kaka and Gila, not to mention RR99.

Quaresma is amazing, better than Ronaldo imo, can play as supporting striker or winger.

I would love to see him come to Milan, but I can't see us going for him

wiki:

Andranik Teymourian is an Iranian football player currently playing for Bolton Wanderers in the FA Premier League and the Iran national football team. He usually plays as a defensive midfielder, but can also play as a winger.

He is one of my favorites at the moment. Very consistent and very talented. He has a good eye for goal too.

And there was this one other player who plays for Steaua with a kind of similar style as C. Ronaldo. I forgot his name, but he really caught my eye in the CL group stage games.

ya i've seen play a couple of times. pretty nifty player, fun to watch. although it's obvious that you rate him highly cuz ur both persian!

Obviously. But other than Mahdavikia and the legend that was Daei, all other Iranian players are not even close. Maybe Nekounam who plays for Osasuna in the Liga. Here's the thing, if Teymourian was to join Milan, he would be a great signing. I couldn't say the same about other Iranian players.

And it would be good move commercially

From what aspect?

Milan would sell many merchandise in the arab world.

I think Boijnov is a good talent also. He needs the right team and a the right coach though.

My god, what has happened to cassano, he was so promising a few years back

He is a nobody now, who parties excessively, and loves to argue with managers

That's why he's probably goin' Inter. 

Obviously. But other than Mahdavikia and the legend that was Daei, all other Iranian players are not even close. Maybe Nekounam who plays for Osasuna in the Liga. Here's the thing, if Teymourian was to join Milan, he would be a great signing. I couldn't say the same about other Iranian players.

i dunno probably the best iranian talent i've ever seen is karimi. the guy is just sick to watch, he can dance threw a whole def. the only problem is he can't finish lol. but ya he isnt young anymore, and i bet he's been injured for most of the season.

He was the Asian player of the year and being dubbed is the 'Asian Maradona' a couple years ago. Probably one of the most talented players out there. But what is the problem you ask? He hates playing football. He only plays for the money. And these are his own words... While still playing in Iran, before he went to Al Ahli, he had offers from Atletico and Arsenal, but he refused because Al Ahli was offering more money. Then he joined Bayern because he got bored with Arab football. Now he is bored from German football. What a waste of talent. I hate him.

I know he's not that young (23), and everybody already knows who he is, doesn't mean he still can't be a top young keeper. 

I consider young players that are good prospects to be 21 at the oldest.

You can hardly call a 23 year old a prospect, he may only have 6 or so years left in him, by the time he gets to his best he may only have a few years at that level.

23 is definitely young. Players have different growth though.

Not consistent. He started the season well but in the last 7-8 matches he was sh!t. Too selfish sometimes. He's more like a "Joga Bonito" guy.

No way he'll be/is better than Ronaldo. Mentally Cristiano is way better. Quaresma is too weak in that field.
Anyway, we don't go for wingers. Specially a gipsy. 

I consider young players that are good prospects to be 21 at the oldest.

You can hardly call a 23 year old a prospect, he may only have 6 or so years left in him, by the time he gets to his best he may only have a few years at that level.

Please, it's not like Ronaldo is mentally strong, putting aside the fact that he cries like a 2 year old when something goes wrong for him, you'll see that if he comes up a against a team that marks him he won't even try to do anything, he resorts to hiding, not to mention his choking habits against big teams.

And besides Ronaldo is great at destroying weak teams that don't know how to defend in the premiership but when he comes up against a good, defensively organised team he can't do anything.

I've watched a lot or C.R this season, I've even watched him come on and win a game for Man U all on his own this season, but I still stand by what I said.

I would like to see what Ronaldo could actually do in Serie A, I would put money on him failing

I'll bloody kill anyone who's thinkin of taking him away from Stuttgart.

So LaPalma how'd u say Forza Stuttgart in German?

^^^
Ahh so Bochum is German for Stuttgart....

Cool...

Bochum is also german for Bayern Munich and Bremen...and Hamburg....and Dortmund....

But I thought German for Bayern was 'scheisse'?