“Some people tell me that we professional players are soccer slaves. Well if this is slavery, give me a life sentence.”

Bobby Charlton

2008-2009

Here is a selection of news about some of our clients

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Davide Ballardini

Davide Ballardini has become well known for fielding teams who play exciting and entertaining football which is very much enjoyed by the players and public alike. Whether he manages high calibre players or not, Davide always succeeds in setting his own philosophy and style of playing that are constantly aimed to achieve the highest results.

The current Palermo coach is chasing the much coveted Europa League place and we wish him every success in achieving this feat.

Claudinei Oliviera

Santos FC coach Claudinei Oliviera is now part of the growing global family that is Power Goldberg Sports Management. The U20 coach and former player of one of the greatest sides in Brasil has led the youth teams of Santos to victory in both the state and international events such as the World U20 Championships in Turin, Italy last year.

Working on bringing through the next batch of youngsters, he already looks after 4 Brasilian youth internationals and we wish him all the best for the 2009 campaign.

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Jacques Maghoma

Tottenham Reserve's attacking midfielder Jacques Maghoma has now signed to Power Goldberg Sports Management. After suffering from injury problems in 2007-08 ruling him out for a spell in mid-season, he has come back stronger than ever and is now looking to get back into contention for a first team place.

He has also, after a series of impressive performances, found himself called into the Congolese national team where he will be leading the country's next FIFA World Cup and African Nations Cup campaigns.

Robson Silva de Assis

Robson Silva de Assis is one of the best young prospects in Brasil and is currently contracted to Corinthians, playing in the Paulista Championship. In one of the most competitive Brasilian leagues the player recently reached an agreement to leave and gain playing time at Roma de Apucarana, rather than play for the Sao Paulo clubs reserve side.

With the opportunity to be part of the Olympic squad not so far away, Robson is now pushing to show the world what he was born to do.

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Paolo Cannavaro

As a youngster, Cannavaro played for Italy under-21 national football team. He has since followed in the steps of his brother by earning a call up for the Italian national senior team on October 13, 2007 against South Africa. It is understood that he may play alongside his brother in the next World Cup.

Now the current Napoli captain is pushing for success at both national and international level.