Sorry I haven't posted in what feels like a year, been really involved football wise with my County at the Milk Cup and then at the Dublin Cup with my club side, both have been great experiences and have thoroughly enjoyed them both, especially the Milk Cup!
So we'll start of today with the Serie A and La Liga, I'll probably end up doing a few predictions for this seasons leagues as I have lots more time on my hands!
3. Gianluigi Buffon
The veteran Italy and Juventus keeper has had a fantastic season with the club from Turin, helping them to a fully unbeaten league season. His calmness and composure in pressure games, as well as his ability to pull off saves that he has no right to make or even get anywhere near the ball, shown is his excellent stop in the England game. His reputation was tarnished by Italian media after a goal scored by AC Milan was not given, to which Gigi said, "Even if I knew it was a goal, I would still have played on." The media went made creating a frenzy with this as he was Italian captain, but he silenced them with a great season and Euro 2012 display.
2. Antonio di Natale
I have picked Di Natale for two reasons. One is because he has had yet another excellent season with Udinese, with his lethal eye for goal as well as providing crucial assists, he then carried that form into the European championships with Italy proving a vital cog in the machine that got them through to the final. The second is because he has offered to take care of the late, Piermario Morosini's severely disabled sister, as Piermario was the last surviving family member and he was good friends with Di Natale. Which I think is a brilliant story of kindness, when most people think footballers simply do not care.
1. Andrea Pirlo
I don't think many people would argue with my choice to put Pirlo in as numero uno, the man has had a season he won't forget in a hurry, being the linchpin in Prandelli's side and the mastermind behind Juventus's success in the league, his passing has been immaculate this year aswell and of course him being a set piece specialist. Although I think a major improvement in his game this year has been his tackling and being able to win the ball back and play it off quickly, if he continues he will surely help Juve to another title.
Well that's that all wrapped up! Will probably do a set of predictions for a few leagues and see how that goes this week before the season starts!
Hope you enjoyed!
Thanks for reading and the continued support!
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Jonathan.
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