The Lions' Pride

I wouldn't call Rafael or Fabio world class...just very good for their age. For example, I don't think either one will be as good as Evra, Dani Alves, Sergio Ramos, or Ashley Cole. They look like guys who would end up at the same level as Leighton Baines. And honestly there's nothing wrong with that, you can win a champion's League trophy with Leighton Baines. You don't need world class at every position. Just a few key ones, and then surround them with guys who can get the job done.

Actually, I think Utd easily has the 2nd best team in the world right now, and are set up to be continue to challenge Barca for the next 2 or 3 years, without a requirement for a big investment, if they can get Sneijder. He's the final piece. Obviously Madrid has a huge amount of talent, but compared to Utd and Barca, I think there's something off with them. I believe they still lack that world class striker, though I think perhaps they are being unfair to Benzema. The two Germans are very good though, and can dictate a match. I guess what I'm not sold in is the Argentinian, Di Maria, bringing balance to Ronaldo - and being that other dynamic attacking player to take the pressure off of Ronaldo. With Utd you have Rooney, Ashley Young, Chicharito, and Nani.

MZizzle, with De Gea, the issue is maturity. He's what, 20? There's nothing like the media cauldron that is Man Utd, and we won't know if he's capable until he has a blunder, and we see how he reacts.

Agree with apooo and diddy on the da Silva twins, they're going to be good but right now are not world class. De Gea was a great get long term as well, I could actually see him playing as well as Joe Hart did for Birmingham City in 09-10 when he was named PFA Keeper of the Year.

You guys covered pretty much everything, I was golfing all day.

Interested to see what side United put out against the MLS all-stars next week, Man U kicked the hell out of them last year hoping to see a better game this year.

I watched the game live...he's a king douche. Although, go YouTube Neymar clips from Santos. He has a patented full follow through fake PK that he gets away with every time.

I also watched the Copa final...Forlan + Suarez = victories.

I just want to clarify about my comment on the Da Silva twins. I never said they were world class now, I said top class players meaning they are very good. In the future I think they have the potential to be world class though. Both are so young (only 21) and already are gaining a great deal of experience. Rio Ferdinand thinks both are terrific players and has nothing but great things to say about them.

See ya, Mario. Absolutely no one is going to miss you.

The reason they got Aguero was because Tevez wanted out of Manchester, and last I heard City were close to sealing a deal with one of the Brazilian clubs, Corinthians I think?

Affelay just got to Barca. I doubt they get rid of him after one year.

I'm hoping Inter will sell Utd Sneijder so they can buy Tevez.

Was just going to post this. I liked Bradley, and thought he got way too criticism, but I thought it was time to go for him.

Like the majority of people, I want JK. Odd timing on the fire though.

Results are really what matter, and based on those results he's easily the most accomplished coach in US Soccer history. He got screwed in the WC by horrible officiating - which is why those miracles were needed.

Honestly, I wanted him gone because I thought the program had gone stale under him - but he was a very good coach for us. He can be both.

He's very defensive minded.

Glad to hear Bradley is done. I would have gone in a new direction after the WC, but at least they did not let this drag on too much further. My preference is to try a European coach that would bring a fresh approach to U.S. soccer.

Klinsman would make me happiest.