28 year old Brazilian striker and attacking midfielder Ronaldinho transferred from Barcelona to AC Milan after 5 great years in Barcelona. Ronaldinho was the pupil of ardent Barcelona fans. AC Milan has paid 25 million euros for the transfer of him to club Barcelona. Next season, he is gonna play for the victory of Milan. I am sure he will do his best and become victoriuous.

Deco is another man leaving Camp Noi. He played for Barcelona FC between 2004 and 2008 years. He scored 13 goals in 4 years but made many assists to his friends. He also played a great role in the success of Portugal National Team in Euro 2008. Chelsea signed a three-year contract on June 30, 2008. Chelsea bord announced that club has paid 7.9 million pounds for this transfer. Chelsea is more powerful with coming of Deco this year. I am sure they will play very well with another midfielder Michael Ballack.

Hleb stared while he was playing for Arsenal. He participated Arsenal in 2005 and played for Arsenal for consecutive three years. He increased the dynamism of the team. On July 16, Hleb was transfered to Barcelona with a fee of 11.8 million pounds. Barcelona board announced that Hleb signed a four-year contract. I am sure he is ready to be the new pupil of the supporters.

Guiza is the top scorer of Spanish league in 2007-2008 season. He scored 27 goals in 37 match with no penalty kick. This transfer was completely surprising for both Spanish club and Fenerbahce. Next season, he will play for Fenerbahce in both national league and Champions League if Fenerbahce beats the opponents in qualification matches. I believe he will be a nightmare for the goalkeepers. Fenerbahce has paid 14 million euros for Guiza. He is the most expensive foreign player to be transferred Turkish league.

Marc Vivien Foe:

Foe was born in Cameroon in 1975. He started his football career as a junior in Union Garoua, then he transferred to Canon Yaounde team. His success in Cameroon, carried him to the France League. He played for RC Lens and Olympique Lyonnais teams in France and for Westham United and Manchester City in United Kingdom. He was choosen Cameroon National team and played 64 times and scored 8 goals. His team was invited to Fifa Confederations Cup in Lyon. After he played against Brazil and Turkey, Cameroon deserved to face Colombia in semifinal of the cup. He died in the 72. minute of the game in Stade De Gerland in Lyon. Autopsies shown that his death was because of Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy.

Miklos Feher:

Feher was born in Hungary in 1979 and started his football career in Gyori Eto FC. His goals and technique moved him to the famous Portugal club FC Porto. He couldn't show his talent in Porto. Hence, he was hired to SC Salguerios and Sporting Braga teams. Finally, he was transferred to another famous Portugal club Benfica. Feher died in 2004 while playing against Vitoria Guimaraes. His death is still in my mind. He was yellow booked by the referee. He smiled at this decision and suddenly felt down. I can never forget his last smile. Feher played for Hungarian National Team 25 times and scored 7 goals as well.

Antonio Puerta:

Puerta was born in Spain in 1984. In his football career, he played only for Seville team. He played for Seville B team first and moved to Sevilla A team due to his success. He played 55 times for Seville and scored 5 goals. His youth and talent football impressed famous clubs Real Madrid, Manchester United and Arsenal teams and he entered to the transfer list of these clubs. He died in 2007 while he was playing against Getafe in Estadio Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan stadium. It was announced that his death was because of Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Cardiomyopathy. At the time of his death, his girlfriend was expecting his first child.

Diego Armando Maradona (Argentina-England, 1986 World Cup in Mexico)

Maradona is one of the best players of all times. He is an Argentinian striker. He started his football career in Argentinos Juniors in 1976. He scored 116 goals in 166 matches while playing for Argentinos Juniors. He transferred to Boca Juniors in 1981 and became the legendary player of Boca. Maradona played for Barcelona, Napoli, Sevilla and Newell's Old Boys teams. He also played in various tournaments like World Cup, South America Cup as a player Argentinian National team. His two goals to England are unforgettable because he scored his first goal by hand. This goal is known as “Hand of God”. The second goal is one of the best goals of all times. Watch it:

Lionel Messi (Barcelona-Getafe, 2007 Spanish Cup)

Lionel Messi is the youngster of Barcelona and Argentina National team. He started his football career in Newell's Old Boys youth team as an amateur player. He was diagnosed with a growth hormone deficiency. Because of this problem, he moved to Spain. Then, he participated to Barcelona youth team. His success in youth team carried him to Barcelona A team. In 2005, he was invited to Argentina National team by Jose Pekerman. He played 30 goals in 72 matches for Barcelona and 8 goals in 26 matches for Argentina. His goal to Getafe in Spanish is one of the best goals of all times. This goal reminds everyone of Maradona's goal to England in 1986. Watch it:

Oktay Derelioglu (Turkey-Belgium, European Championship Qualifications in 1997)

Oktay Derelioglu is not as popular as Maradona or Messi. He is a Turkish striker. He played for Besiktas, Fenerbahce, Trabzonspor, Samsunspor, Akcaabat Sebatspor, Istanbulspor, Las Palmas, FC Nurnberg and Khazar Lenkoran teams. He is currently playing for Fatih Karagumruk in Turkey. He scored an incredible goal to Belgium National team while he was playing for Turkish National team. Watch it:

For example, I feel better when I am in Istanbul's Inonu Stadium than when I am in my office or home. This article is about the wonders of football. If you think that I am going to talk about players, you are wrong. This is about the stadiums where the heart of football is. There are many wonderful stadiums in Europe, but only seven of them are included.

1. Wembley Stadium (United Kingdom)

   
   
   
It is located in London. It is primarily used for the matches of England's National Team and the final match of FA Cup. It is used for not only football matches but also concerts and other sporting events. The capacity of Wembley is approximately 90000. It is the largest stadium in the world every seat under cover.



2. Old Trafford Stadium United Kingdom)

   
   
   
It is the stadium of famous British football club Manchester United. They are also known as “Red Devils”. It was designed by famous Scottish architect Archibald Leitch. Old Trafford has a capacity of 76212 seats. It was opened in 1910 but it was restored many times. It witnessed the final matches of FA Cup, Champions League semifinal matches of Red Devils and World Cup organizations.



3. Giuseppe Meazza (Sansiro) Stadium (Milano)

   
   
   It is the home stadium of A. C Milan and F. C Internazionale which are the two most successful teams of Italy in both nationwide and worldwide. It takes his name from famous Italian player Giuseppe Meazza. It witnessed the final matches of Italy League, Italy Cup, Italy Super Cup, final and semifinal matches of European Champions League and UEFA Cup. The capacity of San Siro is 82955. Many famous singers (Bob Dylan, Bob Marley, Michael Jackson, Carlos Santana, Robbie Williams, etc.) and music groups (Red Hot Chili Peppers, U2, Duran Duran, Genesis, Ligabue, etc.) gave concerts in San Siro.
   
   

4. Roma Olympic Stadium (Roma)

   
   
   
It is the football stadium where Roma, Lazio and Italian National Team play their matches. It was built in 1936 in Roma. The capacity of Roma Olympic Stadium is 82307. It witnessed 1960 Summer Olympics, 1987 World Athletics Championships and 1990 Fifa World Cup. It is announced that Roma Olympic Stadium is the host of Champions League final in 2009.



5. Santiago Bernabeu (Madrid)

   
   
   
It is the stadium of famous Spanish football club Real Madrid. It takes this name from the club president of Real Madrid in 1950's. It has a capacity of 80400. It hosted the European Cup finals in 1957, 1969 and 1980, European Championship final in 1964 and Fifa World Cup final in 1980. Santiago Bernabeu is the heart of Madrid.



6. Camp Nou (Barcelona)

   
   
   
It is the stadium of famous Catalan football club F. C Barcelona. It was constructed in1957. With the capacity of 98772, it is one of the 5-star rated stadiums of UEFA. It hosted European Champions League final and semifinal matches. Michael Jackson, U2, Frank Sinatra, Julio Iglesias, Bruce Springsteen and Luciano Pavarotti gave concerts in Camp Nou. Especially Frank Sinatra's concert in Nou Camp was unforgetable.



7. Stade De France (Paris)

   
   
   
It is the home of France's National Team. It is located in Saint-Dennis which is one of the inner suburbs of Paris. It's construction costs 285 million pounds and it has a capacity of 80000. It hosted 2003 World Championship in athletics, 1999 World Cup in rugby. It also hosted 1998 Fifa World Cup final match between France and Brazil teams. In this match, France defeated Brazil by three goals.

Besiktas

Besiktas is one of the professional sport clubs of Istanbul. It was founded in 1903. It has sport teams in many branches of sport such as basketball, volleyball and handball. Besiktas plays its matches in Istanbul Inonu stadium. Besiktas has an important place in Turkish sport since it is the first Turkish sport team.

Besiktas is nicknamed as "Black Eagles" by the fans. Besiktas took this nickname in 1941 after winning a match 6-0. Besiktas is famous with supporter group known as "Carsi" .Carsi is originally a Turkish word.

This supporter group is also the holder group of Guinness World Records.

Some honours of Besiktas football club can be listed as:

• The first and unique undefeated champion of Turkish league.
• The only team which has the Turkish flag on its emblem.
• Most games won in row
• Longest streak of undefeated games

Galatasaray

Galatasaray is a sport club based in Istanbul. It has many sport branches but the most popular is football team. Galatasaray was founded in 1905 and it is the second sport club of Turkey after Besiktas. Galatasaray plays its matches in Ali Sami Yen stadium. However, Galatasaray played some matches in European Champions League in Istanbul Ataturk Stadium. It is the best Turkish team in European football arena.Galatasaray is the winner of Uefa cup in 2000. Galatasaray has football schools in almost every city of Turkey.

Galatasaray is nicknamed as "Cimbom" by the fans.

Some honours of Galatasaray football club can be listed as:

• The best Turkish club in Europe
• The most Turkish league winner with Fenerbahce
• Only Turkish team to have a Uefa Cup and European Super Cup.

Fenerbahce

Fenerbahce is a sport club based in the Anatolian part of Istanbul. Fenerbahce was founded in 1907 and it is the third Turkish sport club. Fenerbahce plays its matches in Kadikoy Sukru Saracoglu Stadium which is one of the best stadiums of all Europe. The capacity of this stadium is more than 50000.Fenerbahce is playing in European Champions League in this season. Fenerbahce is famous with transferred players. Fenerbahce football club has tranferred many famous players in last years. Ariel Ortega, Nicolas Anelka, Roberto Carlos, Diego Lugano are only some of them.

Fenerbahce is nicknamed as "Canaries"

Some honours of Fenerbahce football club can be listed as:

• The most Turkish league winner with Galatasaray
• The holder of most scored team of Turkish league with 103 goals.

Winning all leagues and tournaments are possible if someone has very talented players or very good tactics. In this article, I am going to introduce you the most popular tactics of Championship Manager series.

All tactics of such games can be classified as offensive tactics and defensive tactics. This article covers only the offensive tactics of Championship Manager.

Offensive Tactics

Offensive tactics aim to score more goals. Furthermore, offensive players have a great talent of dribbling, acceleration, scoring, positioning and determination. Popular offensive tactics can be grouped as

3-5-2, 4-4-2, 3-4-3.

3-5-2 tactic: In this tactic, 5 players play in the middle of all the game field. 3 of them are placed in the center. Other two use the wings to attack and help the strikers to score. One of this midfielders should have a strong passing and defensive capacity. He breaks all attacks of the components. Wingers should have a capacity of accelerating, passing and dribbling. In this tactic, players mostly prefer using a midfielder who throws long shots. The advantage of this tactic is, someone can easily score goal. Weak defense is the only drawback of the tactic. If you use this tactic, I recommend you to use ultradefensive players in defense.

4-4-2 tactic: In this tactic, 4 players play in the middle of all the game field. 2 of them plays as central midfielder and other two plays as winger. Since 4 players play as defender, defensive capacity of the team is stronger. Wingers should have a capacity of passing, accelerating and dribbling capacity. According to most of CM fans, 4-4-2 is the best tactic.

3-4-3 tactic: In this tactic, 4 players play as midfielder and 3 players play as striker. 2 of the strikers should have a capacity of dribbling, crossing and accelerating and other striker should have a capacity of heading and ball controlling. The only disadvantage of this tactic is weak defense. To avoid being scored goals, 2 central midfielder should be defensive players.