There is something to cheer about for thousands of obese fans who find it difficult in messing here and there to find a confirmed seat for their favorite soccer match. Brazil recently passed a legislation which makes it compulsory for organizers to reserve some seats for physically challenged fans including obese ones. It would be the first world cup to have such an arrangement for obese as well other disabled. New legislation also allows international players to take advantage of this facility. According to a recently passed legislation, 1% of the stadium capacity needs to be reserved for disabled fans that includes obese, however, for having such a leverage, a fan requires to pass some formalities, like for obese quota, a fan needs to provide a medical certificate mentioning his BMI of more than 30 which is also the global definition of obesity, while for others, a state certificate will be required mentioning his impairment details. Cost wise too, obese fans can enjoy tickets at … [Read more...]
More than 50% EPL players go bankrupt within five years of retirement: Xpro
English Premium League could be the most expensive soccer league in the world where players enjoy millions of dollars every year, but there is a dark secret of this popular soccer league as well, and that is, three out of five EPL players go bankrupt with five years of their retirement. It is revealed in a survey done by Xpro, the charity of ex professionals, which is a shocking fact about the most exaggerated soccer league. These findings are more outrageous when it comes to know that an average EPL player makes more than thirty thousand pounds per week, but his lifestyle and extra spending make him lost his financial control especially after the retirement. During career, players did not realize how much they are earning and what are their expenses, but after retirement, they find it very difficult to carry on their lifestyles as before. Xpro, whose ultimate objective is to help advising retired players about their financial control and making them sound enough to avoid insolvency, … [Read more...]
David Beckham finds a new job as an ambassador of Chinese football
Despite his growing age, former England captain David Beckham is still in the news as he has always been during his old glorious old days. Last few weeks, he found good media coverage by signing a short term deal for PSG; moreover, his every action is being closely watched by the media and his tons of fans there. Now, he has found a new job for himself which he will serve simultaneous to playing with France club. He has been appointed as the brand ambassador of China football to widen the popularity of Chinese league. His job profile will include his attendance in major league matches along with appointments with the various clubs followed by a discussion about the game. Actually, not many great players have managed to be associated with Chinese clubs in the past for various reasons, like Ex Chelsea striker Didier Drogba, who joined Chinese club Shanghai Shenhua in June 2012, but left to Turkish side Galatasaray within six months. Moreover, Nicolas Anelka also left Shanghai to an … [Read more...]
Galaxy begins MLS season with a 4-0 win over Chicago Fire
MLS club Los Angeles Galaxy was more popular coz of England captain Beckham last season and everybody thought at that time that post Beckham will not be so exiting for the Bruce Arena club. But on the contrary, it proved all predictions wrong and started its new MLS season with a striking victory over Chicago Fire, moreover, the victory carried on by a single player: Mike Magee who scored a hat trick by finding the net for three times during the match. Chicago Fire could not retaliate; perhaps they were not able to coz of the power pack soccer display by Galaxy. Notably, Galaxy has won MLS title two times in the past and if they continue their winning streak in similar fashion, they would surely put a tough challenge before all other participants. Magee carried the game on his shoulders right from the beginning, he fired first goal in the 38th minute by a deflected cross. Second one came in the 68th minute when he converted Robbie Keane’s pass into a goal. His last one came in the 74th … [Read more...]
Stan Kroenke is not selling his stake in Arsenal
Amid wide speculations about a possible Arsenal’s takeover by a UAE consortium is ruled out by the club’s spokesman citing his major stock holder Stan Kroenke is nowhere interested in selling his stake in the EPL club. Two of the biggest English newspapers recently reported that an Arab based consortium has offered almost double amount to take full control over Gunners. Moreover, reports also mentioned that consortium is even ready to bring major changes in the club by reducing ticket prices and selling players to increase its cash reserve. Recently, Arsenal behavior was widely criticized over its tickets price policy by fixing more than double amount for its home matches. Arsenal is reportedly having debts over 250 million and if such a deal takes place, it would have much cash reserves to clear all its debts coz the expected price being offered by consortium is around 1.5 billons. Since, all these rumors are based on media reports; no definite confirmation has been made ether from … [Read more...]
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