One of the most popular soccer personalities both on and off the field: David Beckham has finally decided to say good-bye to his most loved game of sport: football. The decision to leave the game comes as a surprise for everyone, coz, off late; he has been linked with signing another deal for his current club PSG where he is already playing on a short term deal which is going to expire next month. Just few days ago, he has set a millstone record to him name by becoming the only English player to win four titles playing for four different nations, and, of course, his latest triumph playing for PSG gave him a much needed platform to set this magnificent record. Actually, his current running deal with PSG has been in the news ever since he declared that he would donate his salary for a charity. More importantly, his stay at PSG always kept him on the radar of local as well international media right from the moment he signed the deal to the moments when he entered into the field either for … [Read more...]
A possible playoff between Chelsea and Arsenal
Current EPL season is not willing to lose its charm despite entering into the last leg of matches. This season has been more popular for third and fourth places than first and second ones, coz throughout the league; first two positions were secured by United and City while it was a kind of flip flop for the rest two positions in the top four. Third position is important coz its placeholder will automatically be qualified for the Championship league group stage while fourth placeholder will also impart in another Championship qualifying round. Chelsea has been in news for his temporary manager who has announced to finish on the top four, but a third position will be more suited to fulfill his ambitions despite the fact that he is going to leave Blues after this season. At the moment, Chelsea is comfortable at third place while Arsenal is closely following it at fourth place and both of them have one match to play. Interestingly, final matches can not only decide their faith but the … [Read more...]
Rio Ferdinand says goodbye to international soccer
Just two days before when England has to select its final eleven for coming world cup qualifiers, its legendary defender Rio Ferdinand announces his retirement from international soccer. It means he will only play for Manchester United not for England. He told about his decision on Wednesday despite knowing the coming national team’s selection where he could have been selected if rumors are to be believed. The 34-year old United’s defender has played as many as 81 matches for England, but after a controversy back in March when he was called up again after withdrawal from world cup qualifiers, it was being expected that he can take a retirement decision anytime soon. His current contract with long playing club Manchester United is also going to expire but it is not worrying him coz there is already a news from new manager’s camp that he could be offered an extension before his current term expires. After Sir Alex Ferguson, David Moyes is going to lead United and this is the best … [Read more...]
David Beckham to serve PSG in another role
Former England captain finally won a title for PSG and became the only English player to win four international league titles for different teams. Yesterday, PSG won the Ligue 1 title for the first time in last 19 years where Beckham entered into the field as a substitute and guided the road to this magnificent win. The close 1-0 win at the final made him a lucky player for his club as well who now wants him to continue a longer stay with them – if not as a player in another role probably. Though, as per some media reports, he has already signed a one year extension to his earlier signed six months short spell at PSG, and according to rumors, he can be offered another addition at even more lucrative terms if he decides to stay here. After the victory, when he was asked about his future plans or if he would like to play here for a longer period, he avoided answering a definite reply and said, “I am going to enjoy tonight and that's what matters.” This is the second big title for … [Read more...]
Paul Scholes announces his retirement for the second time
Manchester United is the ruling champion of contemporary soccer and it is because it cares his players and gives them full exposure to develop their skills. One of their legendry United players Paul Scholes has decided to quite soccer for the second time coz of his persisting injuries and growing age. Actually, it is rarely seen that a 38-year-old is given a contract deal, but Sir Alex Ferguson offered him a one year contract extension last year when he announced his retirement for the first time. Despite his retirement, he had to come back this year coz he was missing soccer very much, and his manager fully supported him in reliving his soccer life at United. It was rather a bad luck for him that he could not play lots of matches this season; perhaps his last match played was in January. Actually, he has played for United throughout his career which shows his dedication and loyalty towards Manchester United, and more importantly, he witnessed some of the finest successes United has … [Read more...]
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