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Oct 9, 2008 11:59 EDT

Opinion split as Atletico Madrid rotate keepers

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Two is better than one, or is it?

Atletico Madrid coach Javier Aguirre has stirred up a debate over goalkeepers by refusing to name a first choice custodian at the Calderon, rotating Argentina’s Leo Franco with France’s Gregory Coupet.

The Mexican’s policy has prompted a flurry of differing opinions after Atletico were trounced 6-1 at Barcelona last weekend, with new recruit Coupet in nets.

The Frenchman has conceded nine goals in five league games. Leo Franco, who has mainly been used in Europe, has let in three in four Champions League matches and a league encounter. (more…)

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Cool!
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Oct 6, 2008 06:47 EDT

King Kun? Messi shows him who’s boss

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It was the battle between the young pretender and the crown prince but there was to be no revolution, just wonderful football.

Atletico Madrid’s hot-shot striker Sergio Aguero has stolen all the headlines in recent months and has quickly been compared to Barcelona’s Lionel Messi. A match-winning display in March’s 4-2 win over Barca further boosted Aguero’s profile. (more…)

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messi is obviously not the the heir to marodona… in fact why are they even comparing the two. messi is in a differnt class of his own way above maradona. maradona was a freaking drug addict and he was not even that good.

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