So, world cup is finally arriving on the soil of Brazil where protestors are ready to fulfill their earlier threats to make it one of the most disturbing soccer events in the history. Though, security agencies in this South American country have tied their shoes with an added strength to control a possible widespread protest, yet thousands of dissenting civilians, mostly students, gathered around Sao Paulo to hint how far they can go if Government continue to organize an expensive sport’s event at the cost of their day to day necessities. Reportedly, the protestors who came to the rally were carried flags, banners, and abusing chants against the government along with continuous slogans against anti-national decisions of the State. Those, who have seen the extent these protestors can go during the Confederation Cup, know that this could be an alarming bell for everyone, especially those tourists who are planning to visit Brazil to watch their favorite team. Even many countries have … [Read more...]
Ferguson asks coaches to help players stop diving
Sir Alex Ferguson has ever been a name to watch for, in fact, every time he faces the media, he seems to be advising other managers how to stop players sustain injuries and how to keep them motivated over a longer period of time. He is now serving UEFA as their coaching ambassador; hence is keen to help European soccer. Players’ diving habit has recently been a cause of concern for every club and almost every manager tries to restrict his players dive unnecessarily on the field which sometimes poses a risk of penalty shootout as well. Though, he admitted, players will have to scarify their attacking style a little bit if they want to recover from this problem. He was talking about how he helped United starlet Ronaldo and Ashley Young to recover from early days anywhere diving habits. According to him, it is the manager who should be held responsible if his players are accused of this and coaches should be trained enough to keep this practice out of their game plan. UEFA president … [Read more...]
Mata goes to United, Wenger questions intentions
Chelsea has been one of the most active English clubs this January thanks to manager Jose Mourinho who is determined to make his comeback impressive with at least one or two titles this year. Reportedly, North London club is planning to release Juan Mata for Mohamed Salah to strengthen its center back in the second phase of the English topflight. Though, none of Chelsea or Manchester United has said anything in public about the deal, but close sources say the deal for Mata is approximately 37 million pounds and is in the final stage. As far Salah is concerned, Blues have signed up a replacement deal with Basel to bring him at Stamford Bridge. This move is being taken as a good one from Man United coz they desperately need a fresh air to rejuvenate their squad especially in the central area which is their weakest point. Mata is said to have completed all legal formalities to initiate his transfer except medical which will soon be done at Old Trafford. Financially, it is a fruitful deal … [Read more...]
Manchester United dramatic ousted from Capital One
Manchester United is undoubtedly one of biggest in English perhaps world soccer with millions of diehard fans who cheer and sorrow each of its successes and defeats. It is also a fact that United is nowhere a threatening contender of league title this season thanks to their bad start which never let them recover and they are on the seventh spot in the middle of the season. Despite whatever is the status in EPL, fans were somehow happy to their strong presence in the League One Cup, but Wednesday was the day that crushed all their hopes over there as well when they lost to Sunderland in the penalty shootout. The dramatic defeat caused severe damage to team confidence level along with countless fans who are feeling nowhere in any English competition this year. Manager David Moyes, as always, is on the center of criticism for his decisions during and before the match; fans are holding only him responsible for United’s scary show this year. An incident where a fan called the police … [Read more...]
Chinese FA appoints new President Cai Zhenhua on New Year
Soccer has always been one of the most popular games of sport, but when it comes to more participation on international front European and American regions enjoy their supremacy. Asian States could never be a challenge for most of the top soccer clubs despite the fact that there is a huge fan following for many European clubs over here. China is one such State where soccer is among the most favorite games but rising corruption never led them do anything convincible on any international circuit though there are many good European players who play for Chinese domestic league but recent cases of result manipulation for unfair means led their goodwill down. Chinese Football Association is now seemed to be determined to improve their prestige hence they have appointed their new chief, 53-year-old Cai Zhenhua. He has been a former table tennis world champion and coach, hence knows everything about how to manage affairs of an association especially when it comes to win the faith of domestic … [Read more...]
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