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jenny-jenkins.livejournal.comWe know they use templates to fill out match reports and are really nothing more than a huge badly regulated blog that terrifies us with completely unverifiable transfer rumours, but Goal.com makes good!
Nov. 7th, 2011
jenny-jenkins.livejournal.comWe know they use templates to fill out match reports and are really nothing more than a huge badly regulated blog that terrifies us with completely unverifiable transfer rumours, but Goal.com makes good!
jenny-jenkins.livejournal.comMiscellany: The Marquis Gives An Interview, National Team Gossip, Super-Copa Red Card Blues,
The CL Draw & Strike News!
The Marquis Weighs In: "Vincente Del Bosque - 'Ozil is Simply Brilliant.'"
From Kicker Magazine comes the following interview. It is translated by me,
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jenny_jenkins. Many thanks to Karin (soccergirl63) for the scans of the magazine! .
jenny-jenkins.livejournal.comBenzema stole the ball in midfield, Mesut dribbled, paused for some 3-4 seconds to wait for Crispy to make his run, passed so perfectly that Crispy didn't even need a touch to steady the ball and it was 1-0 at 24 minutes.
Ronaldo had a hat-trick, di Maria must have been running 200km an hour, Xabi scored a breath-taking goal from distance, Kaka scored within moments of coming on, Marcelo was perfecly genius - it was dominating and brilliant from start to finish!
Mesut and Benzema terrorizing the Zaragoza defence.
Mesut also did something slightly uncharacteristic. He shot at goal twice! For someone who shot at goal, on average, only once a league game last season, and could go several games in a row without attempting it, this is a marvellous way to be starting.
Celebratory Gifs & Photographs
With 6 goals, there was much cuddling and happiness during the game! Happily, the photographers caught all of it!
Cris was properly grateful, and Mesut got lots of cuddles for providing an assist that bloody slick.
And a back-rub too! Quite a reward!
Then there was Marcelo's sommersaulting - with Mesut there to catch him as he finished -
But most importantly of all as far as we are concerned, Mesut discovered that Coentrao's shoulder is awfully comfy -
Add it to the list!
Press Reviews
Well, there was Guti for Cadena Ser - see above.
(Interesting fact: it was they who opened his Twitter account. It took Guti a couple of weeks to realize you had to follow people to send them a Tweet. He initially sent Tweets to people who weren't on Twitter! So lovable!)
Marca - also quoted above.
Ray Hudson was typically effusive -
El Mundo's review (in an Article actually entitled: "Ozil, The Multiplier"): Es Mesut Özil la pieza que ha logrado que el potencial ofensivo del Madrid tenga cierto orden.
"Özil brings a certain order to Madrid's offensive."
Some Spanish newspapers simply used Guti's "El Crack del Real Madrid es Özil" as their headline.
Even the normally bitchy German sporting press were full of praise. FocusOnline referred to his game as "Brillant...Fabelhaft" ("Brilliant...fabulous"). The German version of Fifa.com called him "Unubertrefflich ("Unsurpassable").
And finally, Goal.com (because praising Mesut proves they watched the game for once!) -
The German playmaker started where he left off last season where he enjoyed an impressive debut campaign in Spain. Full of running and great assist for Ronaldo’s opener. Madrid’s attacking quartet are really starting to form a telepathic understanding.
Next match - Getafe. Before that: International Break - so watch out for interviews, photographs and much bromancing this week!
Many thanks to![[livejournal.com profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/external/lj-userinfo.gif)
andry_7 for the splendid photographic research. All beautiful gifs are by albion_lass. Spanish newspaper research from miaina47. Written and translated by me, jenny_jenkins.
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Ronaldo had a hat-trick, di Maria must have been running 200km an hour, Xabi scored a breath-taking goal from distance, Kaka scored within moments of coming on, Marcelo was perfecly genius - it was dominating and brilliant from start to finish!
Mesut and Benzema terrorizing the Zaragoza defence.
Mesut also did something slightly uncharacteristic. He shot at goal twice! For someone who shot at goal, on average, only once a league game last season, and could go several games in a row without attempting it, this is a marvellous way to be starting.
Celebratory Gifs & Photographs
With 6 goals, there was much cuddling and happiness during the game! Happily, the photographers caught all of it!
Cris was properly grateful, and Mesut got lots of cuddles for providing an assist that bloody slick.
And a back-rub too! Quite a reward!
Then there was Marcelo's sommersaulting - with Mesut there to catch him as he finished -
But most importantly of all as far as we are concerned, Mesut discovered that Coentrao's shoulder is awfully comfy -
Add it to the list!
Press Reviews
Well, there was Guti for Cadena Ser - see above.
(Interesting fact: it was they who opened his Twitter account. It took Guti a couple of weeks to realize you had to follow people to send them a Tweet. He initially sent Tweets to people who weren't on Twitter! So lovable!)
Marca - also quoted above.
Ray Hudson was typically effusive -
El Mundo's review (in an Article actually entitled: "Ozil, The Multiplier"): Es Mesut Özil la pieza que ha logrado que el potencial ofensivo del Madrid tenga cierto orden.
"Özil brings a certain order to Madrid's offensive."
Some Spanish newspapers simply used Guti's "El Crack del Real Madrid es Özil" as their headline.
Even the normally bitchy German sporting press were full of praise. FocusOnline referred to his game as "Brillant...Fabelhaft" ("Brilliant...fabulous"). The German version of Fifa.com called him "Unubertrefflich ("Unsurpassable").
And finally, Goal.com (because praising Mesut proves they watched the game for once!) -
The German playmaker started where he left off last season where he enjoyed an impressive debut campaign in Spain. Full of running and great assist for Ronaldo’s opener. Madrid’s attacking quartet are really starting to form a telepathic understanding.
Next match - Getafe. Before that: International Break - so watch out for interviews, photographs and much bromancing this week!
Many thanks to
andry_7 for the splendid photographic research. All beautiful gifs are by albion_lass. Spanish newspaper research from miaina47. Written and translated by me, jenny_jenkins..
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jenny-jenkins.livejournal.comSeptember's International Break: Arrival In Germany, New Trikots & Mesut's Interview With DFB TV!
Mesut's Interview With DFB Television
Interviewer: You played brilliantly, you were brilliantly praised. How was your first game this past weekend in Spain?
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jenny-jenkins.livejournal.comThe goals really were beautiful. The first showcased his perfect first touch. The photographers caught a beautiful picture of the ball heading toward the back of the net before Klose (villainous goal-thief that he is!) stuck his toe out - or whatever other piece of his villainous anatomy got in the way!
And as it happens, in his interview of yesterday afternoon with ZDF (portions of which were posted above) Mesut was asked what he was doing to "improve himself" as he so often puts it. His reponse:
"I work on my weakness: which is my body. I have to become more robust. Before or after practice I spend between 30 minutes to an hour in the weight room. I don't want to put on weight, but I want my muscles to be stronger. Then finally I practice in front of the goal, to gain self-confidence. If I can score goals in practice then it works out better in the game."
He was asked "Does that mean you grab yourself a goalkeeper and practice 1:1 situations?"
The answer: "Yes, and also penalties and free kicks."
"Your coach Jose Mourinho - does he expect this extra work, or do you expect it from yourself?"
"Myself. Mourinho doesn't require it."
And as it happens the second goal more than showcased the effort Mesut has been putting into being as lethal as possible in front of goal. It didn't matter that the keeper got a hand to the ball, or that Mesut was forced to control the ball while skipping over and around him -
- that ball was going into the back of the bloody net!
The third goal was absurdly brilliant too. Mesut ran up the length of the pitch to score it. The set up from Thomas Mueller off his head from a single pass up the pitch from the back was absurdly brilliant too (no other words for it) - show-casing Mannschaft bloody-mindedness at its best!
Oddly enough though, the goals weren't even the half of it. To begin with, Mesut could have had four goals, easily. Late in the second half he was in acres of space when Schuerrle rather foolishly went for goal himself - and with his peculiar cold-bloodedness in front of goal this afternoon, we'd scarcely have bet against him scoring.
Being congratulated by Jerome Boateng after the third goal. Don't we all wish we could ruffle Mesut's hair like that...
Mesut also hit the post before being called offside, was full of energy, and tracked back the full length of the pitch late into injury time to try to collect the ball for a final counter-attack with less than thirty seconds to go and four goals up.
I am sure we agree that that sort of attitude typifies Mannschaft bloody-mindedness at its best!
Or just give it a tug like Holger Badstuber did?
Press Reviews!
Kisses for the Schalkers!
With a performance that brilliant (and his first hat-trick (tm)!) the German newspapers were beside themselves with joy.
Quite naturally (and predictably!) a number of them couldn't resist the obvious pun -
The headline in Bild, for example: EM-FAVORIT! Ein Özil besser als alle Ösis!
And another: Deutschland 6:2 Österreich – Özil schlägt die Ösis!
These are quite untranslatable unfortunately, but we can just about get the gist across! The first effectively says that "One Ozil is better than all the Austrians" and the second: "Ozil beats the Austrians!" Since he scored a hat-trick (tm) and the Austrians only managed two goals between them, the headline may just have a point!
Der Spiegel
Headline: Gala gegen Österreich Özil führt Deutschland zur EM 2012
Mesut Özil (Real Madrid, zentrales Mittelfeld): Gegen Brasilien hatte er pausiert und die Schlagzeilen dem Dortmunder Mario Götze überlassen. Gegen Österreich war er zurück - und wie. Der Mittelfeldspieler von Real Madrid besticht durch seine Laufwege, durch seine Passgenauigkeit und nicht zuletzt durch seine Torgefahr. Den ersten Treffer bereitete er vor, den zweiten und vierten machte er selbst. Traumhaft schön. Die Rückkehr in seine Heimatstadt Gelsenkirchen war eine triumphale.
"Mesut Ozil (Real Madrid, Central Midfield): Against Brazil he had a break and allowed Mario Goetze to take the headlines. Against Austria he was back - and how. The Madrid midfielder impressed through his movement, his passing and, not least, his danger in front of goal. He provided the first goal and the second and fourth he made himself. Unbelievably beautiful. The return to his hometown of Gelsenkirchen was a triumph."
The magazine went on to note, rather cheekily, when writing up Miroslav "goal-thief" Klose's performance -
Es war das 62. seiner Länderspielkarriere, auch wenn er bestenfalls mit dem kleinen Zeh am Ball war.
"It was the 62nd goal of his National career, even if he managed, at best, to get a toe to it."
Focus Online ignored the official stats and simply awarded the hat-trick to Mesut.
Geführt von einem fantastisch auftrumpfenden Dreifach-Torschützen Mesut Özil hat sich die deutsche Fußball-Nationalmannschaft mit einem 6:2 (3:1) gegen Österreich zum elften Mal hintereinander die Teilnahme an einer Europameisterschaft gesichert.
Led by a fantastic triple from Mesut Ozil, the German National Team secured its eleventh appearance in the European Championship against Austria 6:2 (3:1).
He doesn't walk, he floats on air!
Meanwhile, over at the Sueddeutsche Zeitung -
Özil: Weltklasse! In Laufdistanz zu seinem Elternhaus spielte der Real-Star brillant auf. Erster Doppelpack im Nationaltrikot.
Klose: ... Beim ersten Tor gerade noch so dran...
Ozil: World class! Within walking distance of his parent's house, the Real star played brilliantly. First brace in a National team jersey.
Klose: ...Just there for the first goal...
Guilt! That's guilt in his eyes!
The paper went on to damn with faint praise:
Kroos: In Özils Schatten fiel es schwer zu glänzen. Im Mittelfeld sehr fleißig, erkämpfte viele Bälle. Gut gearbeitet.
Kroos: It was hard to shine in Ozil's shadow. Very sound in the midfield, fought for many balls. Well done.
"I've just scored a hat-trick (tm)!" "Yes, Mesut - we all saw it!"
Even the German version of Goal.com, which is unaccountably hostile toward Mesut under usual circumstances, was impressed. They labelled it the "Ozil Gala" and even published a flattering photo of the lad blowing kisses to the crowd!
Over at the typically admiring English version of the site, the following was noted (in an article entitled "Ozil Heroics Send Germany Through").
"Man of the match. The opener was good enough to be awarded to him, and his goal to make it 2-0 was pure class. Added a second goal early in the second half to round off a majestic performance."
We Ozileris will note however that they (and many of the other newspapers) failed to trust the evidence of their own eyes and award him his hat-trick (tm)!
On the Subject of Germany
Take that bitches!
Yes, that's right. 8 wins in 8 matches means Germany is the first nation to qualify for Poland/Ukraine 2012 - and with by far the most impressive goal difference!
Well done Mesut, well done lads!
A little superstition ;)
Of course, it was all inevitable! Mesut's horoscope in The Times Colonist (Victoria, British Columbia's right-wing rag of a newspaper) this morning read as follows -
Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)
You feel pleased and contented with yourself today. Basically, things are unfolding as they should - at least, it feels that way. You're confident about your future and grateful for the assistance you are receiving from others; be it financial, practical or emotional support. Everybody's got your back.
Poldi not only has Mesut's back, he wants his left ear too!
It gets better
Not content with scoring hat-tricks (tm), looking adorable in interviews, and bossing around the midfield like a total BAMF to ensure his team's qualification for next summer's tournament, Bug-eyed Gorgeousness took his shirt off!
This section is for you
lovinthelads!
Bonus Schweini! Unffff, THUMP!
BellyBonus!Pics Galore resulted!
That beyond adorable tummy of his was looking quite delectably nuzzlable!
Even the Mannschaft Penguin coped a feel!
Lucky bird!
And Poldi couldn't wipe the grin off his face!
And frankly, the sight of Mesut sharing a joke with Toni Kroos of Bayern Munich with his shirt off - well, it's enough to make any girl feel faint!
And really, Mesut's back doesn't get enough attention does it?
A Final Note - In a Haze of Smoke ;)
Mesut has assured his darling fan-base this week that he is not a smoker. Of course, a significant section of his fanbase didn't give a hoot - some of them even liked him better for it (count Jenny among them - the occasional cigarette is a wonderful thing!) but the puritanical and bored-out-of-its-mind-in-the-doldrums-of-summer sports press worked themselves into a tizzy when he was spotted with a single fag on vacation.
Never fear! Mesut has informed Bild this week that he is not a smoker and simply lit one up after losing a bet.
He also refused to confirm, rather cryptically, whether or not he was single. (Cue shrieks of despair across the blogosphere)!
Redness around the eyes, a glowing smile, a heroic profile - all in HD - this photo has it all!
Next match on Tuesday is a friendly against Poland. Mesut is likely to play because Joachim Loew will want to try out a Mario Goetze, Mesut Ozil midfield.
Match Report and all translations by
jenny_jenkins.Undying thanks (for truly unspeakable photographic research!) to
andriy_7.Post dedicated to
sandrin2008 with love and affection!.
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jenny-jenkins.livejournal.comMesut's Post-Match Interview - Germany v Austria
Translated by
sashatwen who notes: Allow me contribute Mesut's interview in which he almost, ALMOST is totally boss until the very last minute when he does manage to fumble. (He was short on time, natürlich. Sami was waiting for his celebratory hug. :D)( translation and much more beneath... )
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jenny-jenkins.livejournal.comAnd really, a more beautiful team goal (or series of touches to the ball) you will never see!
As always, much cuddling & happiness resulted!
Most adorably of all, Mesut and Coentrao shared a cuddle before joining the group hug, which only began properly after they arrived.
And the reverse angle (because cuddles are so lovely to watch!) -
Nevertheless, scoreline aside, the game was a bit of a nail-biter - and not only because the prospect of getting to the top of the table was so tantalizing. Getafe equalized just before the half and looked dangerous afterwards. Their second goal came off some of the most comical/bizarre/laughable Madrid defending one can remember in quite a while - with three attempts to clear the ball ultimately landing at the feet of a Getafe striker. A lucky penalty for Madrid (which should have been a free kick), a second goal from Benzema following a killer Crispy assist and a final goal from Higuain spared our blushes and salvaged the three points.
Indeed, Crispy's expression in the following photograph pretty much sums up what many fans must be feeling about the defence in general!
"Why is this defence cramping my style? Why God? Why?"
Madrid move top of the table as a result of the game however. And it is worth reiterating: 4 goals are nothing to be sneezed at! Well done Madrid's forwards!
Mesut played a highly unusual game, going deeper than usual to collect balls. This is likely because Xabi Alonso received a slight knock to his ankle in the early phases of the game and slowed down noticeably afterwards. Also, with Coentrao playing so far forward, he likely found it easier to simply collect the ball himself. It is worth noting however that this is becoming an increasingly common aspect of Mesut's game. It was on view two weeks ago against Zaragoza and against Austria with the Mannschaft - where Mesut began nearly every attacking move nearly on level with his defenders.
And of course, Mesut may simply be collecting balls from further back because teams are increasingly trying to stifle his movement. By becoming less predictable, he is simply making himself harder to man-mark.
Another oddity: photographic evidence of Mesut actually winning a challenge in the air!
Press Reviews -
Unsurprisingly, the press is mostly concerned with the defensive errors that were made, the questionable penalty, and Madrid's good fortune to be top of the table after Barca flopped visiting Real Sociedad.
Nevertheless, Goal.com summed it up pretty well.
Mesut Ozil (7.5) Was always available to receive possession and could always be found hovering on the edge of the box waiting to slip passes through the defence. Also came deeper than usual to receive the ball, which was justas effective as it pushed Getafe back into their own half and allowed Madrid to control possession.
Meanwhile, our friends at Bild are much more interested in the coming match on Wednesday, posting a photo-shopped image of Mesut in the new red jersey to whet their readers's appetites!
Game time: 20:45 on Wednesday! Good Luck Mesut and the boys!
Match report by me,jenny_jenkins, with splendid photographic research from andriy_7
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As always, much cuddling & happiness resulted!
Most adorably of all, Mesut and Coentrao shared a cuddle before joining the group hug, which only began properly after they arrived.
And the reverse angle (because cuddles are so lovely to watch!) -
Nevertheless, scoreline aside, the game was a bit of a nail-biter - and not only because the prospect of getting to the top of the table was so tantalizing. Getafe equalized just before the half and looked dangerous afterwards. Their second goal came off some of the most comical/bizarre/laughable Madrid defending one can remember in quite a while - with three attempts to clear the ball ultimately landing at the feet of a Getafe striker. A lucky penalty for Madrid (which should have been a free kick), a second goal from Benzema following a killer Crispy assist and a final goal from Higuain spared our blushes and salvaged the three points.
Indeed, Crispy's expression in the following photograph pretty much sums up what many fans must be feeling about the defence in general!
"Why is this defence cramping my style? Why God? Why?"
Madrid move top of the table as a result of the game however. And it is worth reiterating: 4 goals are nothing to be sneezed at! Well done Madrid's forwards!
Mesut played a highly unusual game, going deeper than usual to collect balls. This is likely because Xabi Alonso received a slight knock to his ankle in the early phases of the game and slowed down noticeably afterwards. Also, with Coentrao playing so far forward, he likely found it easier to simply collect the ball himself. It is worth noting however that this is becoming an increasingly common aspect of Mesut's game. It was on view two weeks ago against Zaragoza and against Austria with the Mannschaft - where Mesut began nearly every attacking move nearly on level with his defenders.
And of course, Mesut may simply be collecting balls from further back because teams are increasingly trying to stifle his movement. By becoming less predictable, he is simply making himself harder to man-mark.
Another oddity: photographic evidence of Mesut actually winning a challenge in the air!
Press Reviews -
Unsurprisingly, the press is mostly concerned with the defensive errors that were made, the questionable penalty, and Madrid's good fortune to be top of the table after Barca flopped visiting Real Sociedad.
Nevertheless, Goal.com summed it up pretty well.
Mesut Ozil (7.5) Was always available to receive possession and could always be found hovering on the edge of the box waiting to slip passes through the defence. Also came deeper than usual to receive the ball, which was justas effective as it pushed Getafe back into their own half and allowed Madrid to control possession.
Meanwhile, our friends at Bild are much more interested in the coming match on Wednesday, posting a photo-shopped image of Mesut in the new red jersey to whet their readers's appetites!
Game time: 20:45 on Wednesday! Good Luck Mesut and the boys!
Match report by me,
jenny_jenkins, with splendid photographic research from andriy_7.
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jenny-jenkins.livejournal.comIt was quite a week for fashion, this week!
For example - Madrid debuted their new kits! Madrid had worn red briefly in the 1950s but had never won a game, or even scored a goal, while wearing it. So it was a perfect(?) choice for the CL jersey!
Fashion
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jenny-jenkins.livejournal.comA Hard Week For Madrid: Mesut Won't Speak Spanish (!) & The Levante And Racing Santander Match Spams
It was a difficult week for Madrid. Two games away from home in a row - one draw and one loss. Still, it's early days in the season and it's best to get one's losses and disappointments out of the way early on!
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jenny-jenkins.livejournal.comMourinho Praises Mesut To The German Press & Lothar Mattheus Makes A Prediction - Also The Jerseys Are Red!
(Portions of this post were originally posted before the Zagreb Match-Spam)
(Portions of this post were originally posted before the Zagreb Match-Spam)
Unless you have a subscription, Mourinho's interview with SportBild is unavailable for the moment. Parts of it have been reproduced in other newspapers though. Here is Zeit.de's version of his comments on Mesut this week, which is translated by me,
jenny_jenkins just beneath..
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jenny-jenkins.livejournal.comWatch this goal carefully and you'll see it is a bit of a wonder-strike. From Mesut's rather beautifully taken corner, Varane used his foot, as he was leaping through the air, to roof the ball into the net off his heel. It was a uniquely beautiful strike in everyway - and historically significant to boot!Mourinho has said in the past that "Ozil always does the simplest things. He makes football look easy, and that's the hardest thing of all." Mesut's pass to Benzema could be said to sum up that assessment. And Benzema's finish was pure class, of course.
And some other random fellow put it like this -
Benzema was, of course, properly grateful. He gave his other teammates quick high-fives, ran up to Mesut and gave him a thankful cuddle for all that German engineering!
And in a game of so many goals, there were several other on-the-pitch-love-ins of course. Alonso got a high-five -
Mesut congratulated Kaka for his lovely pass to create the second goal and also for the lovely pass that led to Mesut's shot on goal a few moments earlier. (Who said creative playmakers can't play together?)
And when Cris scored the first of his two penalties, it was another nice excuse to get in on some cuddling -
Final score: Real Madrid 6 Rayo Vallecano 2
Press & Commentary
The Real Madrid Website
After the game, Mourinho had the following to say (according to the website):
"Kaka and Ozil played closer to the goal. We didn't have a true number '10' on the pitch, but there were three excellent playmakers out there. We started pulling off more efforts. It's a shame I had to replace Kaka when we were down to ten men because he was giving a very good performance.
"Kaka and Ozil have to be prepared both physically and mentally to adapt to play closer to midfield. It isn't easy for them to do this for 90
minutes. It's risky. They have to be fit and aware that Xabi Alonso can't play alone in midfield for 90 minutes. They both responded very well. They created ball movement and covered Rayo's exits. They played well. It was a situation of risk but they transformed it into a positive scenario for the team."
The Spanish Press
El Semanal noted that Mesut's entry into the game was decisive, and that his arrival brough clarity and intelligence to the attack and, in their words "restored harmony".
Emilio Butragueno, speaking to the press after the game as Madrid's director of public relations, spoke of the "output and effectiveness" of Ozil, which allowed the team to get ahead and stay ahead after being down to 10 men after the dismissal of Angel di Maria.
Marca was as typically effusive as we've come to expect when they write about their favourite German, stating that Mesut's arrival "turned night into day."
And from As: "It is a sin to leave Ozil on the bench..."
The German Press
After a week of taking a sort of passive-aggressive enjoyment in Mesut's difficulties over the past week and a half, the German sporting press are back to praising Mesut (all the better to gleefully rip him apart should he ever have two weak games in a row again).
Sueddeutsche Zeitung: "Ozil brought a fresh wind [to Madrid's attack]."
This was precisely the same analogy used by Welt Online whose title was "Ozil bringt für Real Madrid die Wende"
And Bild are back to being their usual effusive selves. Taking the cue they received from RealMadrid.com, their headline read: "Ozil and Ronaldo End the Crisis!"
Goal.com
In their write-up of the actual match, Mesut came in for longer praise. Their individual critique of him was as follows:
A fantastic substitute, the German played a flurry of dangerous passes, including a perfect one to set up Benzema.
Training Pictures (September 25, 2011)
The boys were back in practice today with their Champions League game on Tuesday against Ajax (at home) looming.
They were all smiles and it would seem the weather is a little cooler because Mesut has stopped showing off his biceps!
Next Game: Tuesday 20:45 Local Time Against Ajax in the Champions League!
Many thanks toandriy_7 for the unspeakably thorough photographic research. This post (along with all German and Spanish Translations) was written by me, jenny_jenkins. Splendidly beautiful gifs are by albion_lass.
Good Luck Mesut, Good Luck Boys!
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And some other random fellow put it like this -
Benzema was, of course, properly grateful. He gave his other teammates quick high-fives, ran up to Mesut and gave him a thankful cuddle for all that German engineering!
And in a game of so many goals, there were several other on-the-pitch-love-ins of course. Alonso got a high-five -
Mesut congratulated Kaka for his lovely pass to create the second goal and also for the lovely pass that led to Mesut's shot on goal a few moments earlier. (Who said creative playmakers can't play together?)
And when Cris scored the first of his two penalties, it was another nice excuse to get in on some cuddling -
Final score: Real Madrid 6 Rayo Vallecano 2
Press & Commentary
The Real Madrid Website
After the game, Mourinho had the following to say (according to the website):
"Kaka and Ozil played closer to the goal. We didn't have a true number '10' on the pitch, but there were three excellent playmakers out there. We started pulling off more efforts. It's a shame I had to replace Kaka when we were down to ten men because he was giving a very good performance.
"Kaka and Ozil have to be prepared both physically and mentally to adapt to play closer to midfield. It isn't easy for them to do this for 90
minutes. It's risky. They have to be fit and aware that Xabi Alonso can't play alone in midfield for 90 minutes. They both responded very well. They created ball movement and covered Rayo's exits. They played well. It was a situation of risk but they transformed it into a positive scenario for the team."
The Spanish Press
El Semanal noted that Mesut's entry into the game was decisive, and that his arrival brough clarity and intelligence to the attack and, in their words "restored harmony".
Emilio Butragueno, speaking to the press after the game as Madrid's director of public relations, spoke of the "output and effectiveness" of Ozil, which allowed the team to get ahead and stay ahead after being down to 10 men after the dismissal of Angel di Maria.
Marca was as typically effusive as we've come to expect when they write about their favourite German, stating that Mesut's arrival "turned night into day."
And from As: "It is a sin to leave Ozil on the bench..."
The German Press
After a week of taking a sort of passive-aggressive enjoyment in Mesut's difficulties over the past week and a half, the German sporting press are back to praising Mesut (all the better to gleefully rip him apart should he ever have two weak games in a row again).
Sueddeutsche Zeitung: "Ozil brought a fresh wind [to Madrid's attack]."
This was precisely the same analogy used by Welt Online whose title was "Ozil bringt für Real Madrid die Wende"
And Bild are back to being their usual effusive selves. Taking the cue they received from RealMadrid.com, their headline read: "Ozil and Ronaldo End the Crisis!"
Goal.com
In their write-up of the actual match, Mesut came in for longer praise. Their individual critique of him was as follows:
A fantastic substitute, the German played a flurry of dangerous passes, including a perfect one to set up Benzema.
Training Pictures (September 25, 2011)
The boys were back in practice today with their Champions League game on Tuesday against Ajax (at home) looming.
They were all smiles and it would seem the weather is a little cooler because Mesut has stopped showing off his biceps!
Next Game: Tuesday 20:45 Local Time Against Ajax in the Champions League!
Many thanks to
andriy_7 for the unspeakably thorough photographic research. This post (along with all German and Spanish Translations) was written by me, jenny_jenkins. Splendidly beautiful gifs are by albion_lass.Good Luck Mesut, Good Luck Boys!
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jenny-jenkins.livejournal.comThe Loveliest Goal You'll Ever See - Real Madrid 3 Ajax 0 - The Mesut-Centric Match Report & Spam!
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jenny-jenkins.livejournal.comMiscellany - Includes Iker's Latest Facebook Offering, The Arrival In Barcelona To Play Espanyol, and Marcelo & Mesut Signing Autographs!
Beer-less BBQs & Team Bonding
Note: distressing lack of alcohol.
Aside from the obvious and distressing lack of beer, yesterday afternoon looked like immense fun for the lads!
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jenny-jenkins.livejournal.comWelt Am Sonntag: "Papa was always my biggest critic."
Mesut Özil and his Father in Madrid.
"But I never had to threaten him with cuts to his pocket-money" says Mustafa Özil. Father and Son talk about education, the power of football, and German-Turkish relations.
by Lars Wallrodt.
Welt am Sonntag
Translated by me,
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jenny-jenkins.livejournal.com♥Samisut For Your Wednesday Morning - Sami Khedira As Sporting Press Ombudsman!
(Originally posted October 5, 2011)
(Originally posted October 5, 2011)
A year ago this week - a comforting cuddle during the match against Turkey.
Dearest friend in the entire world Sami Khedira had the following to say in a very sharp interview with SportBild yesterday (entitled: "The Discussion Surrounding Me Is Lacking In Respect"). Unlike Mesut, who is a rather bland interview subject at the best of times, Sami never has a problem telling the scum in the German sporting press what's what!
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jenny-jenkins.livejournal.comPrepare to Swoon - Mesut Gives A Windblown And Lip-Chewing Interview!
Fully translated by me, jenny_jenkins
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jenny-jenkins.livejournal.comA Night In Istanbul
Mesut, watching from the stands.
Mesut did not play in Istanbul. His Achilles tendon was still sore and the doctors would not pass him fit. Joachim Loew (as he put it himself today in an interview following the match) "will not risk Mesut with an injury under any circumstances."
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jenny-jenkins.livejournal.comMesut Ozil: "Everyone Was Friendly To Me"
The expression on his face!
Mesut's new Interview With team.dfb.de
LINK TO THE GERMAN
The expression on his face!
Mesut's new Interview With team.dfb.de
LINK TO THE GERMAN
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jenny-jenkins.livejournal.comGermany 3 Belgium 1 - Samisut ♥ - Mesut Rescues The Turkish National Team & Removes His Shirt - The Match Report And Spam, Media Review & Belly!BonusPics!
A strike with the first touch! Unbelievable (and oh-so-bromantic)!
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jenny-jenkins.livejournal.comRemember - Mesut means "happy"
(The Turkish newspapers remembered. Nearly every headline played on his name...)
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jenny-jenkins.livejournal.comHot!Angry!Sexy!Mesut Makes A Reappearance - Birthday Boy Pics & Gifs - Real Madrid 4 Real Betis 1!
Don't we all love it when Mesut gets all hot and bothered in a match? Let's just luxuriate in the gifs and pictures provided by andriy_7!
andriy_7!Makes you want to jump into your screen doesn't it?
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jenny-jenkins.livejournal.comReal Madrid 4 Lyon 0 - Mesut Scores (Sort of) & Assists! - The Mesut-Centric Match Report & Spam!
Olympique Lyonnaise are well-known to Madrid. Not only are they bromantic interest Karim Benzema's old team, but they have contrived to knock Madrid out of the Champions League twice at embarrassingly early stages.
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jenny-jenkins.livejournal.comThe Wishfulfillment Post - Mesut In A Suit (Sort Of!) Looking Bug-Eyed At The Audi Event!
Yesterday I logged into Hotmail to discover a message from
lovinthelads over the LJ messaging system. It read as follows: Please GOD tell me you have unwatermarked pic of Mesut in a driver's suit because I am hot and bothered THINKING about it.Well, my darling, you weren't seriously doubting the powers of
andriy_7 were you - purveyor of original high-quality gifs and unwatermarked pictures? And while I'm flattered you've taken to calling me "God", it's quite unnecessary! "Jenny" will do just fine :-)And there's more (lots more!) where that came from...
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jenny-jenkins.livejournal.comMesut Pops His Collar, Visits Facebook & Arrives Back In Training -
The Villarreal Match Spam With Some Press Observations!
The Villarreal Match Spam With Some Press Observations!
Bonus!Wounded Sami Khedira.
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jenny-jenkins.livejournal.comLengthy Interview and Feature With Kicker Magazine
This week's cover of Germany's best & most comprehensive footballing magazine.
A Visit With Özil In Madrid
Interview and Feature by Jean-Julien Beer
Kicker Magazine
October 31, 2011
Translated by me,
jenny_jenkins"I want to win all the titles here..."
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jenny-jenkins.livejournal.comLyon 0 Real Madrid 2 - Mesut is Interviewed In Spanish & Has a Splendid Game -
The Wonderfully Gif-Heavy Mesut-Centric Match Spam!
The Wonderfully Gif-Heavy Mesut-Centric Match Spam!
Normally, of course, one would place a post-match interview at the end of a match-spam, but Mesut's performance should get "top-billing" for doing such a nice job! And really, his shyness is so very charming - he looks and behaves precisely as he does when interviewed in German.
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jenny-jenkins.livejournal.comA Splendidly Gif-Heavy Mesut-Centric Match Report & Spam!*
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