An injury has always been one of the most horrifying incidents for any player and it holds specifically true in soccer where any player can lose life changing matches just for a minor looking wound. We have seen in the past how a minor injury proved to be lethal for topnotch players and they had to forego the field for almost months. It becomes more severe if you are associated with one of the most popular clubs where many are already lined up to steal your space. This time, we are talking about Manchester United’s star forward Robin van Persie who recently suffered a foot injury during a Championship tie against Shakhtar Donetsk. Initially, his toe was looking very bad, but since he was roughly comfortable walking and running, he played in later matches after taking some painkillers. Indeed, he is a star striker for league defenders, but anyone can be worried if he is around thirty and sustained an injury which could be a lethal one. Actually, he is now one of the most successful … [Read more...]
Milan and adidas extend sponsorship deal to another ten years
The sponsorship bond between AC Milan and sports equipment manufacturer adidas took another leap by extending their current tenure to another ten years. They both are associated back since 1998 and new contract gave them another reason to enjoy twenty five years of productive friendship! The new deal took the stance just recently and informed to the world by representatives of both parties: While, Vice President Galliani and managing director Jean-Michel Granier represented Milan, CEO Herbert Hainer embodied the sporting company. Nothing can work in sport industry for so long without proven results, and this partnership has ever been a fruitful for both parties, i.e., Milan secured many titles since they shacked their hands with adidas which include, FIFA Club world cup, two UEFA Champions Leagues and UEFA European Supercups, and one Italian Cup along with others. Hainer explained their long and strong journey as, “During these first 16 years I have always appreciated the AC Milan … [Read more...]
A grand welcome for Dalglish in Anfield
Relations keep breaking and patching in soccer world and we have a perfect example how optimistic football fraternity is. Kenny Dalglish, who was fired by Liverpool owner John W Henry after he could not take them beyond eighth place in the premier league, has been called back on broad of directors to improve their stand in upcoming seasons. This comes to be a surprise for everyone, especially looking at their bitter relations after the unexpected sacking. Anyways, the news of their patch-up came last week and everyone at Anfield was since preparing his grand welcome after a gap of eighteen months. Actually, Henry understands what he needs at this time to achieve his long term goals; hence he accepted his mistake and called his former manager back in the team to offer his age old experience for their overall progress. Though, his current role is of non-executive director, which means he would not interfere directly in day to day affairs of the team, yet he will be a part of club’s long … [Read more...]
Iniesta talks about Barca extension and Spanish World Cup hopes
Growing age has ever been a hurdle for soccer players, coz this is the period when their favorites start ignoring them, however, it is not necessary everyone is rejected as he reaches nearer to thirty. Barcelona’s 29-year-old midfielder Andres Iniesta is one such starlet who has not been given a contract extension, but he is confident to get one. His current deal with La Liga champions is upto June 2014, in fact; reportedly, he was given an extension offer which he rejected for unknown reasons. Though, he expects lucrative terms this time but also wants to stay with Camp Nou club. As he is reaching towards the end of his Barca deal, Manchester United and Manchester City both are trying their luck to take him to England, but according to close sources, Spanish giant is in no mood to release their star central midfielder. He recently revealed his future plans where he sees himself retiring at the club; hence both United and City have no chances despite having mouthwatering contracts with … [Read more...]
Rooney is happy with his new position
It has now become a fashion in soccer that players start issuing statements that they want to leave their clubs and gained lots of media headlines, but suddenly, something happens in the background and they changed their mind overnight and start issuing completely otherwise statements that they are now happy with their clubs – reasons could be anyone. We have seen this with lots of players including Liverpool’s Suarez who has long been talking about his fed up with the English club but now happy staying there. This time, we are not talking about him, we are talking about Manchester United’s dissenting forward or what should we say center back, who has been a player looking for a second home during Sir Alex Ferguson’s regime but after his retirement and Moyes’ takeover, he seems to be changing his mind. Reason for his earlier dissent has been unfavorable position former manager was playing him, since he loves to play in the forward line, he was losing his touch. Moyes’ changed his … [Read more...]
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