theoffside.com - 3/4/2008
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Much like the evil child catcher from Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, Real Madrid are being accused of stealing children. Brazilian club Vasco de Gama have a (presumably) talented 15 year old on their books by the name of Philippe Coutinho, who should be protected from any attempts at an international transfer by FIFA rules. But [...]
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South America fights back in battle for its youngsters
Reuters Soccer Blog —
... “The policy as it is doesn’t go far enough, it should be much more severe,” said Jose Maria Aguilar. “The way it happens is a club from a Spanish city contracts a woman to cook and by coincidence she has a 14-year-old football genius son.” ...
Lyon Are Also Becoming Baby Poachers
Lyon —
... The second piece of news is that Lyon are in hot pursuit of Adam Maher, a 15 year old midfielder at AZ Alkmaar. Apparently, Remi Garde has been to the Netherlands several times to observe him, and now Lyon want to take advantage of the fact that AZ can’t sign Maher to a pro-contract until he’s 16. Lyon are offering Maher a five year contract and have also offered his parents employment (a tactic Lyon have undoubtedly learned from Real Madrid).
This is HORRIBLE. Have Lyon decided that if they can’t beat ...
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South America fights back in battle for its youngsters
blogs.reuters.com 3/4/2008 — Brazilian club Vasco da Gama have become the latest to complain about European sides trying to sign their best young players . Last week, Vasco president Eurico Miranda accused Real Madrid of approaching 15-year-old Philippe Coutinho. Madrid have yet ...
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