ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD GALACTICO
From Spanish Los Galácticos the nickname of the expensively assembled Real Madrid team of the early years of the 21st century; galáctico someone from another galaxy, denoting their superstar status.
10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «GALACTICO»
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Galactico in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to
Galactico and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Roja: A Journey Through Spanish Football
After receiving an angry phone call from Perez, not best pleased with the
temporarily, allegedly unauthorised, absence of his star galactico, Beckham
played for only three minutes at the Arsenal stadium then was forced to dash
back to Madrid.
2
White Angels: Beckham, the Real Madrid, and the New Football
More importantly, he fitted in with Perez's notion that players of Galactico calibre
barely needed a coach because by definition they were so intelligent and so self-
motivated. What this Real Madrid team needed, Perez said, was 'minimum ...
3
Eleventh IAU Regional Latin American Meeting of Astronomy
L. A. Aguilar,1 A. G. A. Brown,2 and H. Velazquez1 RESUMEN Presentamos un
estudio de la factibilidad de recuperar información de remanentes de galaxias
satélite, que han sido destruidas en el halo Galáctico, usando astrometría
espacial ...
4
The Complete Critical Assembly: The Collected White Dwarf ...
Guia del Dragonstopista Galactico al Campo de Batalla Estelar de Covenant en
el Limite de Dune: Odisea Dos. Scribble that one in the phrasebook before your
next trip to Benidorm. A much more typical surprise was receiving an unexpected
...
5
A Practical Guide to Entrepreneurship: How to Turn an Idea ...
A superior performer would recognize subtly the improbability of getting the
contract and GalactiCo's probable motive of seeking a tripartite arrangement
between themselves, the company and one of the international giants. There is
no ...
6
Football Aims for the Stars
A new manager arrived and another Galactico was signed, and another
disappointing season followed. Then another manager, another Galactico, and
another disappointing season followed; then Fabio Capello arrived: He said, 'the
players ...
7
Starting a Successful Business: Choose a Business, Plan Your ...
A superior performer would recognize subtly the improbability of getting the
contract and GalactiCo's probable motive of seeking a tripartite arrangement
between themselves, the company and one of the international giants. There is
no ...
8
El Clasico: Barcelona v Real Madrid: Football's Greatest Rivalry
Hanging on one of the walls was a framed photograph, half the size of the bed, of
his first four galactico purchases. Pérez stood in the middle of them, with his
hands cupped out front like a boy at his First Communion. Where Mourinho, 'the ...
Richard Fitzpatrick, 2012
9
Modern Italian Grammar: A Practical Guide
Deportivo “galactico”,Milan horror il mesto addio alla Champions (Adapted
fromLaRepubblica online, 7April 2004) A Deportivoteam of superstars, anda
shockingperformance by Milan — thesad goodbyetothe Champions League
Galactico ...
Anna Proudfoot, Francesco Cardo, 2013
10
Classic Football Debates Settled Once and For All
... their rise to prominence. Preening elections for new presidents. The ridiculous
Galactico years. The new ridiculous Galactico years. 7. Manchester City
Previously much admired for their eccentricity and 284 CLASSIC FOOTBALL
OEBATES.
Danny Baker, Danny Kelly, 2009
10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «GALACTICO»
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Galactico is used in the context of the following news items.
Real Madrid transfers: Ranking the club's last 20 signings from worst …
Real Madrid are one of the biggest forces in the transfer market with their lavish spending on Galactico signings almost every summer, but is ... «caughtoffside, Jul 15»
Iker Casillas' departure indicates that Real Madrid may be losing …
A few weeks after that, Florentino Perez was elected as president and the seeds for the Galactico era were officially sown. Perez had burning ... «Sportskeeda, Jul 15»
Should Manchester United and Angel Di Maria part ways this …
... his best since receiving the same gong in Real Madrid's Champions League final triumph in 2014 – his penultimate game as a Galactico. «Sportskeeda, Jul 15»
June 6: Barcelona beat Juventus, Delhi Dynamos woo Roberto Carlos
... decided to come out of retirement. He's been training hard and is fit. For fans, he'll be an absolute delight to watch. After all, he is a Galactico." ... «Daily News & Analysis, Jul 15»
On This Day In 2001: €76m Galactico Zinedine Zidane Signs For …
As the Galactico period really moved into full swing, Zidane also helped the club to the Spanish title in 2003 and two Spanish Cups, in 2001 ... «Who Ate All The Pies, Jul 15»
Strengths and Weaknesses of Barcelona Transfer Target Paul Pogba
Paul Pogba could well be the next "Galactico" signing to arrive at Barcelona if rumours are to be believed. Per Adriana Garcia of ESPN, Barca ... «Bleacher Report, Jul 15»
Roberto Carlos unveiled as Delhi's marquee manager-cum-player
Renowned for his powerful and curling free-kicks, the 'Galactico' won the UEFA Champions League, La Liga, Copa America, Cofederations ... «Business Standard, Jul 15»
Football - Real Madrid new-boy Danilo fails keepy-uppies test at …
Every new Galactico is expected to give fans a delightful display of keepy-uppies during their individual Bernabeu unveiling. Cristiano Ronaldo ... «Yahoo Eurosport UK, Jul 15»
James Rodriguez Looks Every Bit Cristiano Ronaldo's Successor at …
Two team-mates, separated by seven years but connected by the Galactico tag, embraced. At the time it felt symbolic, and with each day that ... «Bleacher Report, Jul 15»
Why Rafa Benitez could rejuvenate Real Madrid
Galactico football is desired, but victory is non-negotiable. Benitez's calculated mind-set, therefore, is more than a match for football's toughest ... «BackPageFootball, Jul 15»
