Jose V. Rodrigues's Sportswriter Profile

Jose V. Rodrigues joined March 2009

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About Jose »

Well, I'm 17 and currently attending the 12th grade at the German School of Oporto (my hometown) en route to my German Abitur.

In the future I plan on becoming a doctor, but although I love Science I also love writing and literature.

So, when I found out about B/R I decided to join immediately.

Well, on my sporting life.

I played basketball and tennis at a national level, but I am also a big fan of rugby and football.

I've been wearing Benfica and Barça jerseys even before I knew the rules of the game...

Well, I'm also fluent in 6 languages: Portugues, English, German, French, Spanish and Catalan.

Visca el Barça e Viva o Benfica e Portugal i Catalunya!

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Favorite Athletes
Favorite Sports Teams

SL Benfica, FC Barcelona, Chicago Bulls, Penn! Huge respect for Celtic and Liv'pool
Favorite Coaches
All Time Sports Moment

Real Madrid fans applaud Barça's players at the Santiago Bernabeu
Most Memorable Game Attended

Liverpool-Chelsea, the Kop chanting YNWA
Most Unbreakable Sports Record

Eusebio's goal ratio: 715 games - 727 goals in official matches (1137 goal in all matches)
Ruth or Mays?
Unitas or Montana?

Steroids!
Jordan or Russell?

Jordan!
Gretzky or Orr?
Pele or Maradona?

Eusebio
Federer or Sampras?

Sampras
Tiger or Nicklaus?

They're not athletes.
Petty or Earnhardt?
Schumacher or Senna?

Senna
Pac 10, Big 12, Big 10, SEC, ACC, or Big East?

None, GO PENN!

Latest Articles »

Michel Platini: Fighting For a Lost Cause?

09/27/2009

156 reads 8 comments 1 likes

Cristiano Ronaldo: "If God Can't Please Everyone, I Won't Either"

09/06/2009

1,957 reads 42 comments 3 likes

In Defense of Barça: Written With Catalan Pride for Everyone Else

09/05/2009

540 reads 66 comments 6 likes

The Arrogance Of Brazilian Fans: Is It Really Supported By The Stats?

09/03/2009

283 reads 51 comments 4 likes

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Barney said...

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Hey,

Following up yesterday's great debate is the one I've been waiting to write for a long time, and the one I think may be the best debate yet and a must-read for any football fan! Should video technology be introduced into football? Would doing so take away from the 'magic' that makes the game so great? And would it help or hinder the referees? Have your say in the Great Debate!

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/294886-the-great-debate-should-video-technology-be-introduced-in-football

Cheers,
Barney

12 days ago

Miles Kent said...

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Have a look at my latest article, 'Cristiano Ronaldo will never be a Manchester United legend' and let me know what you think.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/258809-cristiano-ronaldo-will-never-be-a-manchester-united-legend

Miles

73 days ago

Muffakham Shaheriyar said...

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Try this..
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/256093-real-madrid-ribery-or-juan-mata-or-umm-robinho

77 days ago

Geller said...

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Dude, you're from Benfica yet you keep telling people how Franco opressed Catalonia.You obviously know Salazar favored Benfica in the same way and for the same reasons as Franco favored Real.Now can you give any kind of explanation so I can watch you sink in your embarassing attempt of defending your honor ? Thank you.

81 days ago

Bharanithar said...

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Keep your articles coming!

Btw in ur next article mention this incident.

"In 1943, Barcelona faced rivals Real Madrid in the semi-finals of Copa del Generalísimo. The first match at Les Corts was won by Barcelona 3–0. Before the second leg, Barcelona's players had a changing room visit from Franco's director of state security. He 'reminded' them that they were only playing due to the 'generosity of the regime'. Under these conditions, Real Madrid dominated the match, thrashing Barça with a 11–1 win."

Let's see what the Madridistas have to answer to this one.

88 days ago

Mohamed E.M said...

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Oi Irmao!
Gostei muito do seu articulo
ta legal, LEGAL MISMO :-)!!
Mo.

91 days ago

Richard O'Neal said...

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Just finished a very important article on anger in sports. Please help me to get the message out by reading and commenting on this article.

Thanks!

ro

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/231946-anger-in-sports-a-look-back-over-my-time

118 days ago

Geoff Crawley said...

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I said it before the Bayern tie.

"Nobody's beating Barca."

Winner.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/186226-cristiano-ronaldo-weeps-barcelona-wins-champions-league

189 days ago

Gilligan Henry Dorpfeld said...

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What are Alter Ego's and why are they here on Bleacher Report?

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/173563-br-alter-egos-what-are-they-and-why-are-they-here

- GHD

aka "Skillet"

204 days ago

Avishek Banskota said...

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hey Jose vote for your team of the year
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/169276-bleacher-report-journalists-team-of-the-year

209 days ago

Carolina Tiger said...

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Wow, I was right about both semi finals in the review. Manchester United too strong for Arsenal and a tight single (away) goal seperating Chelsea and Barcelona.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/163723-champions-league-semi-finals-review

211 days ago

Yoosof Farah said...

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Yes JVR!!!!! Yipee!!! Beautiful stuff, the best team clearly won!!!!

iVisca el Barça!

211 days ago

Yoosof Farah said...

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Sí, por supuesto.

214 days ago

Yoosof Farah said...

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Visca el Barça!

214 days ago

Yoosof Farah said...

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JVR, since I went to the Nou Camp many years ago and watched a La Liga match against Real Valladolid, despite my love for two English teams (Manchester United - I go to see them twice a season, and Gillingham FC (you wouldn't have heard of them) - soy abono de los Gills), I do consider myself as one of Los Culés. Just wanted to say, I'm on your side here, I think Barca will win the UCL, y La Liga, por supuesto.

214 days ago

Jose's Achievements & Awards (10) »

Great Debate [article title]

Great Debate: Silver Medal

In Defense of Barça: Written With Catal…

Received 50 comments • September 05, 2009
Great Debate [article title]

Great Debate: Silver Medal

The Arrogance Of Brazilian Fans: Is It …

Received 50 comments • September 03, 2009
Great Debate [article title]

Great Debate: Silver Medal

In Defense of Barça: Hypocrisy at Its F…

Received 50 comments • September 02, 2009
Great Debate [article title]

Great Debate: Bronze Medal

Cristiano Ronaldo: "If God Can't Please…

Received 25 comments • September 06, 2009
Hot Read [article title]

Hot Read: Bronze Medal

Cristiano Ronaldo: "If God Can't Please…

Received 1,000 Reads • September 06, 2009
Great Debate [article title]

Great Debate: Bronze Medal

Ricky Rubio To Sign with FC Barcelona

Received 25 comments • August 27, 2009
Great Debate [article title]

Great Debate: Bronze Medal

Who's Your Daddy?: Barcelona Dismantles…

Received 25 comments • May 03, 2009
Great Debate [article title]

Great Debate: Bronze Medal

The Diagnosis: What Does Allen Iverson'…

Received 25 comments • April 14, 2009
Great Debate [article title]

Great Debate: Bronze Medal

How NBA Fans Are Destroying the League

Received 25 comments • April 07, 2009
Great Debate [article title]

Great Debate: Bronze Medal

Cristiano Ronaldo: "If Everyone Played …

Received 25 comments • March 28, 2009

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About Jose »

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Latest Articles »

Michel Platini: Fighting For a Lost Cause?

Cristiano Ronaldo: "If God Can't Please Everyone, I Won't Either"

In Defense of Barça: Written With Catalan Pride for Everyone Else