So, I've been away for a while living in the real world trying to make it...boring stuff...let's get to soccer...Last time I wrote in this space, Benitez and Ferguson were taking shots at each other. Well, guess what? not much has changed.
The latest shot offered by Benitez came soon after Ferguson lifted the league cup for the third consecutive time. According to ESPN, Benitez didn't acknowledge the legendary coach in his congratulatory remarks and didn't admit the superiority of the Red Devils. Instead, he insisted that the deciding factors for United victory were the quality of its bench and the fact that they can pay more money for quality players.
"When you are prepared to pay £20m or £30m for players it is easier to win the title," he said.
Whatever Benitez says is unimportant at this particular moment as I'm sure that's not what Sir Alex is thinking about.
His response will have to wait as he is getting ready to face Barcelona and his in-form best attacker Leo Messi. The little argentine, who is the top scorer of the competition with eight goals, will be looking to prove once and for all that he is indeed better than Cristiano Ronaldo.
Whoever takes the Champions League will make history. If Barcelona wins, they will obtain a well-deserved treble after winning La Copa del Rey and La Liga titles. On the other hand, if United claim the title, they will become the only club to have done it back-to-back. Also, they will secure an unprecedented four titles in one season.
Who will win? I say Manchester, you say...
