Soccer is the game of many events which are nowhere to find otherwise; we have seen players hitting each other in various ways in the past, and now Liverpool striker Luis Suarez bites Chelsea defender Branislav Ivanovic during a 2-2 draw against Chelsea on Sunday at Anfield. He now accepts his ban for doing a shameful act on the ground. His punishment includes a ten matches’ ban for his inexcusable behavior. He recently offered his apologies via tweeter to the world and mentioned that “I am truly very sorry. I hope that all the people who I have offended at Anfield last Sunday will grant me forgiveness, and I again repeat my personal apology to Branislav.” He also stated in his public statement that injury sustained by Branislav was not as severe as we have seen in the past, but it one of the rigid actions on the soccer pitch which was never seen before. He also said that he accepts his ten matches’ suspension with heart and will not appeal against it otherwise there will be a wrong … [Read more...]
US coach wants Landon Donovan to improve
There is a saying: out of sight, out of mind, and this phrase perfectly fits into the football world where a good player can become a not required one in few months of absence from the field. US coach Jurgen Klinsmann, who is now shortlisting US national team for the remaining world cup qualifiers, has now said that their star player Landon Donovan needs some more time to secure his place in the national team. Accordingly, he has many players who, he thinks, are better performing than 31-year-old Donovan, who just returned into the field after an exile of four months. US national team has to play two exhibition matches before their next two world cup qualifiers, and in finalizing the team, coach has apparently been making a list of some spare players, coz many US players are already living up with yellow cards which could be a danger if they are further slapped with another yellow cards. Klinsmann recently said in a media gathering that “There are players clearly ahead of Landon … [Read more...]
Ronaldinho is the captain for friendly against Chile
Many critics have long been saying that days of Ronaldinho are over, but it is a slap over their faces when Brazilian coach has announced him as the captain of national squad for a friendlier against Chile. In fact, this is a great opportunity for two time player of the year award winner to prove his form, and hopefully, to be selected for the upcoming Confederation Cup. Coach Luiz Felipe Scolari has always been an admirer of Ronaldinho and that is why he again showed his confidence in him when he offered him another chance to prove his strength. Actually, it has been a close competition between Ronaldinho and Kaka coz coach wanted to have any one of them in the last friendlier before the world cup warm up tournament, and when it was cleared that only Brazilian clubs’ players will be chosen, Ronaldinho place was confirmed. Another good news for Ronaldinho is that he will be the captain of Brazilian squad which is a great honor considering his age whereby he can prove his leadership in … [Read more...]
It is a win only coz of consistency: Sir Alex Ferguson
Sir Alex Ferguson hails his team after their triumph in the EPL this season. He said a lot of things about his team, but broadly he cherished their consistency which eventually won them this prestigious title. Last year, City did not let them take away the series, but this year, United made it sure that no one can stop them from winning the trophy when they have four matches in spare. Perhaps, City is following them this year too, but they cannot defeat points of their arch rivals United. The victory was sourced by Robin van Persie’s hat trick which made Aston Villa even more miserable in front of 70000 spectators Last night. Ferguson appreciated his team’s fighting spirit carried from last season when they were denied of the title on the basis of goals difference from City. Cheery manager said about his team, “This club never gives in.” “From Sir Matt Busby, the Munich Disaster, to rebuilding and to win the European Cup, that tells you the history of United. “Every player … [Read more...]
Man United hails EPL title for the 20th time
Nothing could provide a better piece of mind than winning a major league title in front of 70000 odd fans and with a clean sweep. This is what happened with Manchester United, who has long been predicted as the winner of EPL title this season, and they did it in style; they defeated Aston Villa with a 3-0 clean sweep last night. It was Van Persie who showed a magnificent display of soccer and put on a hat trick in the first half itself which was too much for Villa to even equalize. It was actually the night of ManU where whole stadium was chanting Chamipon, Champion and No. 20. coz this was going to be the twentieth title for the Alex Ferguson team. Actually, recently, Persie was widely criticized for his persisting injuries but he put a full stop on all his critics by showing why ManU spent a hefty $36 million amount on an injury prone player last year. Even though, the winner has been decided but trophy will only be rewarded after the final match of the league against Swansea on … [Read more...]
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