Jozy Altidore and Giuseppe Rossi are new buds at Villareal (translation from club website).

“Rossi, who lived his early years in the U.S., and Jozy Altidore, American by birth, form an inseperable duo both on and off the field. The ongoing language barrier has favored Altidore to be supported by Rossi at the moment of integrating into the group. “He’s my best friend. He’s helping me out a lot in the locker room and, besides, we have a lot in common,” Jozy commented…”

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It’s always great to see a young player’s dreams realized.

But it’s even better when you get to hear what it’s like to land, head to the hospital for a physical, put pen to paper, have lunch with the Prez and then be introduced to the fans from the player in his own words.

Congrats Jozy…

Next time Villareal Captain Marco Senna gets his head up around the midfield stripe, note to La Liga keepers.

Don’t come to far off your line.

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With the latest success that La Liga side Villareal has found, fans got their wish granted as 3,200 more seats will be added before the start of the 2009 season.

After Champions League qualification and the extra push that the team has seen in revenue, President Fernando Roig seems keen to cash in.  Remember, this was a team who’s El Madrigal stadium only held 7,000 supporters just ten years ago.

But with the team in the top flight of La Liga for the last seven consecutive seasons and the success they’ve enjoyed, the extra seats will now be added to the North stand where the away fans are stationed.

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