Real Madrid signs 7-year-old

FF2® · 08-08-2011, 05:06 PM

WLF?

http://espn.go.com/sports/soccer/new...el-angel-coira

Real Madrid signs 7-year-old 'Leo'

Associated Press
MADRID -- Real Madrid has signed a 7-year-old soccer prodigy from Argentina who goes by the name Leo -- just like Lionel Messi.

Leonel Angel Coira signed with the Spanish club and will begin training Sept. 6, Madrid spokesman Juan Tapiador told The Associated Press on Monday.

Coira told the Argentine sports daily Ole last week that his idol is Messi, the Barcelona forward who is also Argentine and goes by the name Leo. Coira said he prefers to pass rather than score. He already has a Facebook page featuring photos of his visit to Real Madrid.

Madrid reportedly made the push to sign Coira because Spanish league rival Atletico Madrid was also pursuing the youngster.

Barcelona signed Messi from the Argentine club Newell's Old Boys as a teenager and he has gone on to win the World Player of the Year award two times. He also has helped Barcelona win 15 trophies, including three Champions League titles and five Spanish league championships.

frostlich · 08-08-2011, 08:47 PM

I"ll get it out of the way first:

Selfish little TRAITOR!

Dirtstar · 08-09-2011, 02:05 PM

upon further review, turns out it wasn't a 7-year old kid.

it was Stokes.

xenon121 · 09-12-2011, 08:18 AM

i think they want to produce something like messi. after all they are not happy with only Rolando. they want more superstars.

08-08-2011, 05:06 PM	#1
FF2® Believes Sloppy Guy was involved JetsInsider.com Legend Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 46,168	Real Madrid signs 7-year-old WLF? http://espn.go.com/sports/soccer/new...el-angel-coira Real Madrid signs 7-year-old 'Leo' Associated Press MADRID -- Real Madrid has signed a 7-year-old soccer prodigy from Argentina who goes by the name Leo -- just like Lionel Messi. Leonel Angel Coira signed with the Spanish club and will begin training Sept. 6, Madrid spokesman Juan Tapiador told The Associated Press on Monday. Coira told the Argentine sports daily Ole last week that his idol is Messi, the Barcelona forward who is also Argentine and goes by the name Leo. Coira said he prefers to pass rather than score. He already has a Facebook page featuring photos of his visit to Real Madrid. Madrid reportedly made the push to sign Coira because Spanish league rival Atletico Madrid was also pursuing the youngster. Barcelona signed Messi from the Argentine club Newell's Old Boys as a teenager and he has gone on to win the World Player of the Year award two times. He also has helped Barcelona win 15 trophies, including three Champions League titles and five Spanish league championships.

08-08-2011, 08:47 PM	#2
frostlich Get it done Shidzik! All League Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 2,965	I"ll get it out of the way first: Selfish little TRAITOR!

08-09-2011, 02:05 PM	#3
Dirtstar Snubbed a man just to watch him cry. Hall Of Fame Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 15,783	upon further review, turns out it wasn't a 7-year old kid. it was Stokes.

09-12-2011, 08:18 AM	#4
xenon121 Undrafted Free Agent Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 14	i think they want to produce something like messi. after all they are not happy with only Rolando. they want more superstars.