اكد نادي ليفربول بانه دخل في سلسله من المفاوضات الجاده مع شركة دبي القابضه من اجل استثمار محتمل في النادي...واكد بانه لايوجد الى الان اتفاق تم بين الجانبين بشكل رسمي حول الصفقه ومن غير المعلوم ان كان قد تقدمت دبي القابضه بعرض رسمي لحد الان.
واكد المسئولون على النادي بان عرض دبي القابضه (الذي قد يكون تم تقديمه) قد يكون هو الانسب بعد ان تم رفض عروض عدة مستثمرين من قبل ومن ابرزهم الملياردير الامريكي جيليت..واكد المسئولون بان عرض دبي القابضه سيكون مربحا ماليا من جهه ومن الجهه الاخرى سيحفظ حقوق النادي التاريخيه ومعالمه المعروفه ولن يتم المساس بها - اعتقد يقصد اسم الملعب- واكدوا بانه سيكون مرضي للجماهير الانجليزيه حتى.
وكان ريك باري قد ابدى سعادته بهذه الخطوه وقال اننا في الخطوات الاخيره لانهاء اطول سلسله من المفاوضات يشهدها نادي للاستثمار فيه..وقال بانه مرتاح جدا لعرض دبي القابضه واكد بانه يشعر بانهم يبادلون النادي مشاعر واحاسيس رائعه- تقريبا يقصد انهم مشجعين للنادي - واكد بان الملعب الجديد من اهم نقاط التفاوض والامور تسير بشكل رائع لصالح النادي.
اكد رافائيل بينتز بانه متحمس جدا للانتهاء من صفقة الاستثمار بالنادي مع شركة دبي القابضه وقال بنه مرتاح لما يحدث حاليا من اجل الصفقه ولكن اهتمامه الحقيقي هو الفوز بالمباريات القادمه ... وقال اجتمعت مع ريك باري وديفيد مور وسالتهم عن مايحدث فقالوا لي كلاما جعلني سعيدا جدا..
All of my friends think that a football writer's job is the best job in the world. They think it just involves interviewing a few household names and then writing the piece for readers to debate.
I can't deny that it is a fantastic job. However, hand on heart, the life of a football writer is not as exciting as it may appear. It is not all about being paid to watch football and write about it – there are plenty of hours spent waiting for an interview that may never happen, as something, more often than not, always comes up. However patience is a virtue after all - as young Liverpool striker, Nabil El Zahr, and I found out last week.
My serene journey only just began as I got to Melwood: "Are you here to interview Steven?” asks one of the security guards. "No, Nabil El Zahr, reserve team striker,” is my reply. At this point the security guard looks bemused. He looks at me in a mild yet confused manner as if to say, ‘Am I supposed to know the names of every single player?’ I can always rely on the security team to make me laugh.
The initial interview with Nabil El Zahr was again rescheduled due to Rafa Benitez promoting the Moroccan under-21 international to train with the first team. So I had to wait an extra day. Thanks Rafa!
After chatting to one of the press officers, I am told Nabil is training with the first team, and therefore, after training, I assume Rafa was deliberating his tactics. I am told to relax and asked if I need anything.
As I wait, I spot reserve team manager Gary Ablett who acknowledges me and starts chatting to Robbie Fowler. Stephen Warnock evidently has had a good work out and gasps as he swigs down a bottle of water and sturdily walks into the press office. Kit man, John Wright, father of former Liverpool defender Stephen Wright, also goes about his business in a cheerful manner.
As I begin to twiddle my thumbs, reserve team defender Miki Roque walks towards reception and Ablett typically gets the humour going, in a less than fluent form of English as a bemused Roque looks on: “Tomorrow your day off, you go shopping for me yes?” before Roque can get a word in edgeways, Ablett adds: “You buy me a big, big Christmas present, yes?” Ablett puts his hands in the air and attempts to shape a rather large box so Roque can understand exactly what he is saying. Poor Roque slumps onto a sofa unimpressed, hoping his taxi will save him. Ablett walks away with a distorted Santa Claus type laugh, “ha ha, ha ha ho!”
Seems as if Saint Nicholas has apparently disguised himself as a football manager this festive season. And he will be looking to receive presents as opposed to giving them out.
Now for the matter at hand, I'm told Nabil is on his way, so I wait. A few minutes later, I'm introduced to the man himself.
I shake Nabil's hand and I utter the Arabic phrase "Asalamu – Alaikum" (Peace be upon you) "Wa'alaikum - Salaam" (and peace be upon you too), replies Nabil with a big smile.
Casting his mind back to his childhood, Nabil speaks about his upbringing. Born in the city of Nimes in the south of France Nabil, along with 13-year-old brother Karim, were brought up by parents Kasem, an agricultural worker, and Amina, who works in a denim clothing factory. Fiercely proud of his roots, Nabil explains the word denim is derived from the French word “serge de Nimes;” a type of fabric from Nabil’s home city which traces back to France prior to the 17th century. An interesting fact!
Nabil feels he owes what he has become today to the efforts of his parents: “Although I couldn’t afford to buy a football shirt when I was young, we were from a good normal area,” said Nabil. “I always wanted to be a professional footballer that was all. I left home (with his parents’ approval) to play in St Etienne when I was 17. I was on my own as a young boy. I was told to be careful and look after myself by my parents. I try to spend as much time as I can with my family and friends.”
When asked about the Bill Shankly and Bob Paisely era to present day Liverpool Football Club, Nabil insists he is aware of the tradition and the glittering history of the club: “I’ve read about all the history of Liverpool Football Club in France, and what they’ve won, and how a bigger name it is in world football.
“It’s a very well known club even in the south of France. Outside of the French clubs a lot of people support Liverpool more than other English teams. Also there are a lot of French players who have played in England and developed into a big name.”
Before last Wednesday, I imagine many Liverpool fans had only seen clips of El Zahr displaying his skills via youtube.
However, the talented and quick 20-year-old nicknamed ElZahrio and Zaroualinho, had rejected the chance to remain with French club St Etienne and instead signed a four-year contract at Anfield before the closure of the transfer window on September 1. His ambition is to improve and play in the first team on a regular basis. However he is under no illusions of the task ahead: “I have to work hard and Insha Allah (god willing) improve and try to prove my worth and get into the team.”
Liverpool midfield enforcer, Momo Sissoko has helped Nabil settle in at Liverpool by interacting with him on both a professional and personal level: “I knew him before I came here. He has helped me settle in,” said Nabil. “We have had lunch together and he has given me some good advice. He is a good guy. All the players have been kind to me.”
Despite being born in France, El Zhar chose to play for Morocco as he qualifies through one of his parents. He first sprung to prominence in the 2005 World Youth Championships when he helped them reach the semi-finals before they lost to Brazil. He feels it is an honour to play for them: “I love it,” says Nabil with a broad smile. He cites former Coventry and Aston Villa player Mustapha Hadji as one of the best Moroccan players: “I spoke to him recently in Marrakech. Because I am in the under 21’s I cannot speak to him regularly, but he is a good guy”
When asked who the characters are in the reserve team, Nabil once again smiles and adds: “They have all got their own individual characters, but Godwin Antwi is funny, I can communicate with him as he can speak both French and Spanish.”
During an interview, FIFA president Sepp Blatter, told me of how he was very impressed with Liverpool’s ‘never say die’ attitude during that great night in Istanbul, and Captain Steven Gerrard’s ‘talismanic performance’.
I ask Nabil if one day, maybe Blatter will be praising his performances in a red shirt?
Nabil looks at me with a leering smile. At this moment I would have thought Nabil would be in dream land, but the youngster has his feet firmly on the ground as he insists he has a lot of work to do in order to receive such an accolade: “I don’t know, but I hope so. I’d like to think so, Insha Allah! (God willing),” says Nabil with cautious optimism.
Nabil regards Gary Ablett as a coach who knows exactly what he is doing, despite his Mark Lawrenson like humour. He cites his coaching experience at Everton before adding: “He’s a good coach; he has a lot of experience.”
Nabil insists he likes the city of Liverpool although it is different to his home city: “I like Liverpool; but Nimes is a very small city. The shopping and everything in Liverpool is good. I also like to play on the computer a lot of the time. I have an X box and I play soccer games.”
As I end the interview we shake hands and walk out of the interview room. Players such as Lee Peltier wish him the best for his 1st team debut that very night against Portsmouth. More reserve team players come out and the banter is in full flow as they pull and tease each other as they make there way out, content in the fact that they have worked hard for the day and it is now time to chill out.
After I have a well-earned drink and something to eat, I re - join Nabil and we bid farewell with "Asalamu–alaikum", and "Wa'alaikum Salaam", and we shake hands.
Gary Ablett once again emerges and tells Nabil he is due a day off - in once again, less than fluent English. Maybe Ablett’s second job is initiating British citizenship ceremonies - because somehow he always seems to get the message across, with his hands all over the place and head bowed – no matter how bad his humour is, fantastic!
Nabil seems like a young man who genuinely enjoys playing for Liverpool. He has the respect of colleagues and coaches alike. He absolutely enjoys training with the first team, and thoroughly enjoyed his cameo role against Portsmouth.
It is safe to say, if he continues to exercise patience, improve, work hard and keeps on smiling whilst playing his football, it could only be a matter of time before the football world will eventually forget about the likes of Ronaldinho, and the Kop will have their own hero in the shape of Zaroualinho.
I have only sat in the Kop once, and it was an enlightening experience to say the least. Xabi Alonso scored from the half way line against Newcastle, and the people I was sat next to knew so much about the tactics and formation, I was very impressed.
It is the people who sit in the kop week in week out who will give their verdict on Nabil. There is no hoodwinking these people. I feel he just needs a boost in the form of a few games, a little more freedom to show what he can do and you never know. Again, it is a question of patience.
Nabil could be a superstar in waiting, only time will tell. But one thing for sure, he has a slight touch of Kevin Keegan about him, (devoid of the I’d love it if we beat them quote), he is humble, quick, determined and willing to learn. This young man is hungry for success and with people like Momo Sissoko watching his back, there could be good times ahead. Who knows, maybe the Kop will begin wearing Tommy Cooper type hats!
Having decided to bring an end to his career with St Etienne, El Zahr will be patiently waiting to force his way into Rafael Benitez's Anfield plans. As a journalist who will be breaking into mainstream media soon, I know how he is feels, well to a certain extent - as the pitfalls of journalism and football sometimes can go hand in hand - as you need to exercise a lot of patience and sometimes things just get in the way, but it is very important to stay positive, believe in yourself and keep your dignity. As once you lose that focus, it can be very hard to re-motivate yourself. So ranting and raving is not the way forward – Nabil will be keep his chin up and continue to dazzle the reserves, and hopefully warrant a first team place.
I got to Melwood: "Are you here to interview Steven?” asks one of the security guards. "No, Nabil El Zahr, reserve team striker,”
سأله السكيورتي .. هل انت جاي تقابل ستيفن ... قال لا نبيل الزاهر مهاجم ليفربول فريق الاحتياطي
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in a less than fluent form of English as a bemused Roque looks on: “Tomorrow your day off, you go shopping for me yes?” before Roque can get a word in edgeways, Ablett adds: “You buy me a big, big Christmas present, yes?” Ablett puts his hands in the air and attempts to shape a rather large box so Roque can understand exactly what he is saying. Poor Roque slumps onto a sofa unimpressed, hoping his taxi will save him. Ablett walks away with a distorted Santa Claus type laugh, “ha ha, ha ha ho!”
ابليت وميكي روكي ... ابليت يقول لروكي بكرا يوم الاوف عندك تبي تروح للسوق
روكي قال ايه ... رد عليه ابلت وقال اجل اشتر لي هديه عيد ميلاااد كبيره
Position: Striker
Date of Birth: 13/07/1979
Height: 5'6
Weight: 11 st
1st team games: 19
1st team goals: 4
International caps: 40
International goals: 10
Former clubs: Norwich City, Coventry City, Newcastle United, Celtic loan, Blackburn Rovers.
Birth Place: Cardiff
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