Juan Mata

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From Lampard vs Gerrard to Mata vs Silva? Is that the way?

Would you expect anything less on Talk Chelsea?!

[Jase 43,479]

Whoever wrote this needs to punched in the face!

http://www.soccerplay.net/mata-happy-at-chelsea/24610

As a result of a particularly successful 2011-12 season which yielded the FA Cup and the UEFA Champions League, the Spaniard has been linked with a move away from Stamford Bridge.

Mata believes the pattern of the Premier League is fast changing, claiming it is in contrast to that of the Spanish league, which is dominated by two major clubs.

The former Valencia playmaker made it known that he is happy where he is and “little by little the style of football is changing in England,” and claimed the English game is losing its trademark physicality.

In a recent interview with Spanish news agency EFE, the young winger said, “In the Premier League more teams have a chance of winning the title. It is not like that in Spain where unless you play for Real Madrid or Barcelona it is pretty much impossible.”

It's from a relative unknown site but still.

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Mata and Torres start for Spain.

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Mata and Torres start for Spain.

didnt know they was playing tonight

will tune in, good looks

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Here's a crappy, Spanish stream for the game: http://www.firstrowsports.eu/watch/124969/7/watch-south-korea-vs-spain.html

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And another - http://www.firstrowsports.eu/watch/124969/9/watch-south-korea-vs-spain.html

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English: http://www.firstrowsports.eu/watch/124969/2/watch-south-korea-vs-spain.html

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English: http://www.firstrows...a-vs-spain.html

Sounds like Spanish for me.

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Not a good first half for him.

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http://www.ourkop.com/2011/07/14/why-stewart-downing-is-a-better-signing-than-juan-mata/

:D :D

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http://www.ourkop.co...than-juan-mata/

:D :D

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAH...*takes deep breath*...HAHAHAHAHAHAAHAHAHAAHAHAHAHAHAH.

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Lmao, i remember when we first signed him, saw a couple Liverpool fans say he's not that good, because he didn't impress against them in a fucking preseason game

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http://www.ourkop.co...than-juan-mata/

:D :D

Ok, that just sums up the Liverpool fans. Pure delusional.

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if he plays in the olympics, is he gonna miss a big part of our preseason? we need him around our new signings

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if he plays in the olympics, is he gonna miss a big part of our preseason? we need him around our new signings

Juan Mata is in the Euro Squad so I don't think he can play at the Olympics.

There is a reason why I bought a Mata 10 shirt this year. And the reason is: Mata is an amazing player.

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http://sportwitness.ning.com/forum/topics/key-chelsea-midfielder-set-to-miss-out-on-start-of-next-season-if?xg_source=shorten_twitter

Chelsea midfielder Juan Mata could be set to miss the start of next after he reiterated his desire to represent Spain in the Olympics. Mata is away with his country for Euro 2012 and even though the English FA decided that no player would take part part in both competitions, the Spanish haven't done likewise.

The final of Euro 2012 is on July 1st and the Olympic tournament runs from July 26th to August 11th. Chelsea are involved in the Community Shield on August 12th and will be starting the Premier League season the week after.

If Mata is involved in both tournaments, which he wants to be, then it's likely he'd miss some Chelsea games. He'd need a rest after taking part in two competitions in which Spain are expected to go far, and after playing an impressive 54 games for Chelsea last season it's a wondered he's not shattered already.

The midfielder is quoted by AS today as saying "I still think I want to play in London and win the gold medal."

To take part in the Olympics a player must have been born on or after 1 January 1989, Mata was born in 1988 so Chelsea may be able to refuse his participation in much the same way Sir Alex Ferguson did with Mexican striker Javier Hernandez.

However, given his determination to win a gold medal, there could be disagreements ahead on this one.

Not what I want to hear. Really hope Mata won't be going. Need him fit and fresh as possible for next season.

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Shows you what kind of person he is when he wants to play the Olympics and the EURO after such a stressful season he had.

To take part in the Olympics a player must have been born on or after 1 January 1989, Mata was born in 1988 so Chelsea may be able to refuse his participation in much the same way Sir Alex Ferguson did with Mexican striker Javier Hernandez.

Makes me optimistic.

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You can't blame him for wanting to play in London.