Drugs have ever been a big problem for the host of any big sports event, and this time, Brazilian world cup is apparently going to be the biggest soccer extravaganza and both FIFA and host have tied up their shoes to make it free of steroids. Yes, we are talking about measures world governing body has planned for upcoming mega soccer event in South American country which is as prone to drugs State as any other African part has been. According to media insides, FIFA has planned a sophisticated way to detect any foul play using both blood and urine profiles, and more interestingly, samples would be collected surprisingly to the players. Earlier, each of the team members had to pass the tests with predefined standards, but since these samples were collected using a defined process, many players used to pass all the tests without any problem even if they had taken a banned substance in the past. According to latest press release from Jiri Dvorak, FIFA chief medical officer, governing body … [Read more...]
Manchester United failed attempt for Fabregas pleasures midfielder
Life of soccer players is very strange where they fight throughout their career to sustain a respectable position and more importantly to play for a big team. Though, there are many top notch clubs who have always been in the aspiring list of every aspiring player, yet few of them are more charismatic and luring even for players already playing for big clubs. Yes, we are talking about 26-year-old Spanish footballer Cesc Fabregas who plays as midfielder for Barcelona. Despite being associated with one of the leading names in soccer, he still desires for Manchester United and revealed his secrete ambition recently when he said he was almost flattered looking United interest in him. Actually, David Moyes tried to knock him two times in the last summer transfer window, but failed on both occasions. Later, he was criticized for not using his best negotiation skills while many also said that Barca would never relieve their in-form players to anyone even if they are offering a mounting deal. … [Read more...]
FA urges to host EURO 2020 inaugural match
English football association is known for proving its dominance over world soccer; in fact, in every European soccer tourney they try to present themselves as one of the finest hosts in the business. They proved it again when they promoted Wembley as the host of inaugural match for Euro 2020. The high profile mega soccer event will celebrate its 60th year in 2020 hence UEFA wants to make it even more memorable by hosting its matches across multiple European Cities rather restricted to just one State. However, at the moment, Istanbul is likely to win the hosting rights of important games including both semis and final, but after English interest, final decision rests with the European soccer watchdog. The proposal made by English FA is not surprising altogether as they have successfully hosted the final of last championship league therefore they can base their claim with professionalism and world class infrastructure they have inside the venue. Further, ground staff and security … [Read more...]
Nasri awaits City vs. Barca showdown
FA Cup is certainly a good platform to see all the best European clubs fighting each other for a supreme spot, and when it comes to decide who is the ruling king across Europe, Barcelona is obviously much above in the rankings. Though, some English clubs are also not far away, but there is always an iota of doubt about who would offer a stiff competition to the La Liga Champions. Yes, we are talking about upcoming showdown between two heavyweights Manchester City and Barcelona who are going to meet in FA Cup. Samir Nasri, the 26-year-old French international, who plays for the English club is optimistic that they can offer a tough fight to their Spanish rival; in fact, he bets that this high profile team is more beatable these days than ever. You can call it a side effect of whatever is happening inside the Barca team, but this is a reality that their internal dissents have led their goodwill down. Actually, Nasri is out of the game for his knee injuries that he sustained in January, … [Read more...]
Rio unofficially axed from Manchester United
Recently, some media sources revealed that legendry United defender Rio Ferdinand has confirmed his retirement to the manager; his dissent with the new top management has since been in the news. In fact, many debates were since conducted to discuss the fallout of this high profile departure and every time new manager called it a mutually agreed decision sidelining any difference in the making. Now, when United team is getting ready for their next match, this 35-year-old defender was nowhere in the training camp which means he would not be a part of the team. However, club sources are accusing his injuries responsible for his absence, but many of his well-wishers are aware of what would have been cooking at the backyard. Manchester United is indeed way behind on the leaderboard and nobody sees any practical chance to see them back in the English topflight, but anyway, Ferdinand departure is obviously a significant news coming out of United den coz he is among the most experienced … [Read more...]
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