Whatever happened to Messi’s life last year is remarkable; perhaps he is the only Barcelona player who is surely going to last his career at Camp Nou, while other players will keep changing from time to time. Under the current arrangements, Messi has been contracted to play for Vilanova’s team up to 2016, and as per the recent buzz, Barcelona has again agreed to extend his contract expiry for another two years. That means; Messi will be lasting his career at Barcelona only. Other players who have been offered contract extensions are Xavi, and Puyol. While Xavi contract is lined up for expiry in next summer, Puyol’s current contract is to expire after the current season itself, and both of them have now been offered another term with the club to cheer their rememberable journey with Blaugrana. The new contracts are scheduled to be prepared in coming weeks, and then all these players will become indispensable Barcelona players for rest of their professional lives. Messi has had a … [Read more...]
Sir Alex Ferguson not to sign any new player this January
Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has decided to remain low profiled next month ruling out any new sign up to strengthen the Red Devils. Notably, there are many players who were being linked to United in last few months, including Robert Lewandowski, Theo Walcott and Wilfried Zaha among others, but now they all seem to be better placed where they are. Ferguson side is leading the leaderboard’s table this year at English Premier League by six points to its next follower Manchester City, so there is no need to hire anyone afresh, Ferguson said. Not to forget the re-entry of United’s captain Nemanja Vidic who played for the first time on Saturday after a lengthy layoff from the field coz of his knee injury. Ferguson praised his comeback and said, “I’m delighted Vidic is a back – he’s a warrior. It will take him time to get full match fitness but it is a start. Hopefully by the time new year is over we’ll still be top of the league.” Actually, nobody is buying what Ferguson is … [Read more...]
Chelsea’s WCup dreams shattered, defeated by Corinthians in the final
0 - 1 How bad luck follows you is something that must have now understood by Chelsea who yet again missed a title win here in Club’s world cup in Japan when they were surprisingly defeated by Corinthian in the final. It was a nail biting match which changed its path when Paolo Guerrero’s header in 69th-minute led South American champions Corinthians by 1-0 over Chelsea. This is their second international title; their first one was FIFA Club World Championship back in 2000. Rafael Benitez, the interim manager of Chelsea could not win his first trophy for the Blue Lions despite making three changes to the semifinal team which crushed Mexican side Monterrey by 3-1 in the semis, while Corinthians made only one change to their semifinal team by bringing Jorge Henrique in for Douglas. The final was a jam packed soccer spectacular attended by more than 68000 fans cheering each of the kicks made by either of the side. This match is also among first few to use goal line technology, which … [Read more...]
Ndlovu in critical condition after car accident
In one of the deadliest car crashes here in Zimbabwe, Former Sheffield United, Coventry and Birmingham forward Peter Ndlovu has been critically injured. The injuries he sustained led him in coma stage along with his brother Adam Ndlovu, who himself was a pro footballer, died in the accident. They were accompanied by a female passenger who is also badly injured in the same accident. Reportedly, three were returning from a holiday resort of Victoria Falls after playing a friendly match between Highlanders Legends and a local team. His brother, Adam, 42, was driving a BMW X5 when its tyres busted and he lost control and veered the car into the trees. His teammates, friends, and family members have twitted about his critical condition and asked his fans to pray for his wellbeing. The star footballer of nineties has played 176 matches for Coventry before leaving for Birmingham. He scored 39 goals in his spell with Coventry. After moving to Birmingham he scored another 28 goals in 137 match … [Read more...]
Jack Wilshere to sign a new five-year deal with Arsenal
Once a ruling English club Arsenal is now passing through a bad phase, and its manager Wenger is trying hard to break Arsenal’s losing jinx at league titles. One of the brightest talents of Gunners, who has been absent from the field coz of his persisting injuries, has now been resigned by the club by extending his contract for another five year term that too at an amazing £20million price figure. This is like a bumper Christmas gift for young star of English national team who, despite his absent from the field, has got such a lucrative contract term with Arsenal. Since, his current contract with North London side is still remaining; hence new contract is said to be taken into force from next month. The bad luck of Arsenal is known to everyone where it could not win even a single title since almost eight years now. Consequently, Arsene Wenger is also passing through a bad phase where he is being criticized by everyone for losing his command on the game. Looking at recent failures at … [Read more...]
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