From record signings to benni’s goals, SoccerClub adds it all up
1: Ajax Cape Town goalkeeper Sander Westerveld’s player number. The former Dutch international goalkeeper, who has played in Holland, England and Spain, replaces the retired Hans Vonk.
8: The amount of minutes it took for Benni McCarthy to score his first goal for Orlando Pirates in his debut against Black Leopards. He then got sent off against Maritzburg United just two games later.
10: The amount of opening day victories Kaizer Chiefs have amassed in the league. They defeated Jomo Cosmos 2-1 in their opening 2011-12 fixture. Amakhosi have also drawn three and lost two opening day games.
19: The number of goals scored on the first weekend of the Absa Premiership.
27: The number of years between strikes enforced by the Association of Spanish Football Players. The body, that represents all 42 teams in the top two Spanish divisions, ordered players not to play any matches until their demands for improved salary guarantees and the payment of $72 million clubs owe in unpaid salaries are met.
32: The number of teams that will compete in the group stage of the Uefa Champions League. Barcelona are the current champions.
94: The minute in which Nani scored the winner as Manchester United overcame a 2-0 half-time deficit against Manchester City. The final scoreline was 3-2, United claiming their 19th Community Shield.
350 000: The amount, in pounds, Cameroon striker Samuel Eto’o will be paid per week (almost R4 million) to play for Russian club Anzhi Makhachkala, making him the richest soccer player in the world.
35 000 000: The amount, in pounds, Barcelona paid to sign Arsenal skipper Cesc Fabregas (almost R400 million). After a five-season silverware drought with the Gunners, the Spanish midfielder then won the Spanish Super Cup in his first appearance for the Catalan club against Real Madrid.
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