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Javier ‘Chicharito’ Hernandez and Park Ji-Sung lead Premier League Top-10 fastest players list

Moscow Delight — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 09:36:48 +0000

The list of top-10 fastest EPL players at the World Cup 2010 features three United players. Chicharito, who was also the overall fastest player at the World Cup, automatically tops this list as well. No surprise Park Ji-Sung is just behind him on 2nd spot. Park is not only famous for his pace, but also an everlasting stamina which led to him being nicknamed ‘Three-Lung Park’.

Player Name – Top Speed
Javier Chicharito Hernandez 19.97 mph
Park Ji-Sung 18.65 mph
Carlos Tevez 18.51 mph
Frank Lampard 18.27 mph
Aaron Lennon 17.85 mph
Ashley Cole 17.71 mph
Abou Diaby 17.64 mph
Wayne Rooney 17.61 mph
Wilson Palacios 17.61 mph
Nicklas Bendtner 16.67 mph

Video: Javier ‘Chicharito’ Hernandez’s first post-match interview for ManUtd in English

Moscow Delight — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 15:07:47 +0000

In his first post-match interview in United colours, Chicharito displayed his English communication skills in style.

“It is like living a dream, it is good and I am going to work hard,” Hernandez said.

Pictures: Javier ‘Chicharito’ Hernandez debuts in ManUtd no.14 jersey (Pre-season friendly vs. MLS All-Stars at Reliant Stadium, Houston)

Moscow Delight — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 11:01:28 +0000

Video: Javier Chicharito Hernandez coming on for his debut + first goal for ManUtd (Pre-season friendly vs. MLS All-Stars at Reliant Stadium, Houston)

Moscow Delight — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 05:11:11 +0000

Pictures: Brown, Berbatov and Chicharito visit Houston hospital

Moscow Delight — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 14:21:34 +0000

Pictures: Chicharito’s first training session with ManUtd squad

Moscow Delight — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 13:50:29 +0000

Since joining the United squad in Houston on Monday, new signing Javier ‘Chicharito’ Hernandez has taken part in two training sessions. Looking at these pictures, he seems to be adjusting pretty well already.

Pictures: ManUtd training session for pre-season friendly against the Major League Soccer (MLS) All Stars at Reliant Stadium (27-July-2010)

Moscow Delight — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 13:26:31 +0000

Rafael da Silva gets Brazil call up for USA friendly

Moscow Delight — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 15:04:13 +0000

United defender Rafael da Silva has been included in new Brazil coach Mano Menezes’ first squad. This is the first time Rafael has been called up for the Brazil senior squad. Brazil play USA in a friendly in August, and United’s young right-back might well be making his debut in this match in New Jersey.

Just four players from Brazil’s World Cup 2010 squad have been retained
by Mano Menezes: Dani Alves, Ramires, Thiago Silva and Robinho. There are total eleven debutants in this revamped 24-man squad. Much to the surprise of many big names like Kaka, Luis Fabiano and Julio Cesar all miss out.

From United’s point Rafael’s inclusion is great news. Rafael has shown talent and class from time to time, but at times he lacks focus which can cost thr team dearly. One such example is the home leg of tie against Bayern Munich last season. Rafael was probably United’s best player on the pitch till the time he was sent off. Hopefully, frequent outings with the national team will bring maturity to his game and we’ll have a long-term replacement for Gary Neville ready just in time.

Goalkeeper: Jefferson (Botafogo), Renan (Avai), Victor (Gremio)
Defenders: Andre Santos (Fenerbahce), Dani Alves (Barcelona), Marcelo (Real Madrid), Rafael da Silva (Manchester United), David Luis (Benfica), Henrique (Racing Santander), Rever (Atletico Mineiro), Thiago Silva (AC Milan)
Midfielders: Carlos Eduardo (Hoffenheim), Ederson (Lyon), Paulo Henrique Ganso (Santos), Hernanes (Sao Paulo), Jucilei (Corinthians), Lucas Leiva (Liverpool), Ramires (Benfica), Sandro (Internacional)
Forwards: Alexandre Pato (AC Milan), Andre (Santos), Diego Tardelli (Atletico Mineiro), Neymar (Santos), Robinho (Santos, on loan from Manchester City)

Fergie: Javier ‘Chicharito’ Hernandez could make ManUtd debut in Wednesday’s friendly against the MLS All-Stars

Moscow Delight — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 08:41:40 +0000

According to the Gaffer, after having linked up with rest of the squad on Monday, depending on his condition, Chicharito could make his United debut on Wednesday against MLS All-Stars. Fergie also expressed his delight on getting the youngster just in time before the World Cup.

“We were lucky that we identified him before the World Cup and got the deal done,

“If we’d have waited until after the tournament he could have cost us maybe two to three times the money. It was good work by our scouting department , they did a really good job.

“It depends on his condition when he joins us in Houston but we hope to give him a bit of football on Wednesday night.”

Pictures: Fergie, Giggs, Scholes, Van der Sar and Fletcher kick the ball for charity at Million Dollar Challenge

Moscow Delight — Sat, 24 Jul 2010 13:53:20 +0000

Fergie, Giggs, Scholes, Van der Sar & Fletcher took part in the Million Dollar Challenge, where they tried to hit a giant Hublot watch to raise money for UNICEF.

Van der Sar came the closest to hit the target (I wonder if that is a good thing or not?)