Hope Solo, goalkeeper of United States women's national soccer team, is in the news for last one week, especially for her true and unconditional love for his fiance Jerramy Stevens. Just one day ago, the new was: Jerramy Stevens has been arrested for assaulting Hope Solo, but now; their bond is more important that what happened yesterday. Anyways, the big news is they both finally get married. While Hope Solo is a known woman soccer personality; Jerramy Stevens is also an American footballer who usually placed at tight end position and has formerly been associated with Seattle Seahawks soccer club. Interestingly, the high profile marriage news was kept secret by both of them, and even more interestingly; this marriage happened just few hours after Stevens’ release from his assault charges. He was arrested on Monday on a fourth degree violence case, but when a Kirkland Municipal Court did not find any evidence against him; he got released. He did not even talk to the reporters who were … [Read more...]
African Legend Theophile Abega died at 58
Ex-Cameroonian midfielder and once member of Cameroon national football team: Theophile Abega passes away at an age of 58. He was rewarded African footballer of the year title back in 1984. He also captained Indomitable Lions and took them to their first title’s win almost three decades ago. Cameroon Football Federation issued a statement on Thursday mentioning his death, however; it did not comment the reason of his death, but according to some reports, he died coz of a heart attack. The highest achievement of Abega was first African Nations Cup title win in 1984 by Cameroon under his captaincy. He also scored in the final clash with Nigeria in Abidjan and secured in 3-1 title win. Moreover, he played all the three Cameroon finals in 1982 World Cup finals in Spain, which was the first world cup appearance by a Cameroon team in world cup. He was unarguably the best soccer talent coming out of Cameroon or even from Africa until date. His death ended a whole era of African soccer … [Read more...]
Fellaini: I want Only Best
Twenty five years old German footballer Marouane Fellaini could be the latest heartthrob across all the big clubs at the moment, yet he needs something more! Attacking midfielder Fellaini is a star player for both Everton and German’s national soccer team, but in last few weeks, a newsflash is rounding up mentioning he could leave Everton, or rather; he is interested in other clubs, etc. Now, he puts a dot on all rumors and clearly said that he only wants to play with a big club though he did not define which club. Anyways, everybody knows that he is in a terrific form this season, so he would probably like to encash each bit of his performance, even he could set another record in terms of contract figure if he could get a hand of one of the big cubs. According to some news, Chelsea looks interested in him though there is no confirmed report from either side. Over his Chelsea transfer, he said, “There is interest in me. But Everton are an ambitious club as well. I don't think they will … [Read more...]
DALLAS’ CEO accused of Domestic Violence
Soccer personalities are known for losing their self-control on the fields when they are caught using abusive languages or manhandle any of their colleagues. But, it is very surprising that any senior official of a known soccer club can be arrested with a charge that severally deals with domestic violence. FC Dallas’, an American soccer club, CEO has been indicted of beating his wife in a Manhattan hotel room last Saturday. His wife: Elizabeth and he have had an argument over an issue which tuned violent and he punched on her face, perhaps, he tried to cover his face with a pillow and applied pressure so she could not breathe, but he went unsuccessful coz his wife could somehow overcome him and saved her life. Police arrested him at 2 p.m. and accused him of second degree strangulation and a malfeasance charge of assault with an intention to cause injury to someone. Since, he is expected to be ‘busy’ with his personal matters now, he is asked by his club to take indefinite leave and … [Read more...]
Manchester United squeezes its debts to £359.7m
When we say Manchester United is a global leader as far soccer’s various aspects, like training and development, competing, and financial strategies are concerned, we mean it. No matter how United is performing on ground (though it is leading the tally with 27 points in EPL at the moment!) Glazer family always keeps itself busy in balancing its financial structure. In doing so, Man United released bonds worth £62.6million in the first quarter this financial year which resulted in its overall gross debts’ reduction to £359.7m, which is an 18% drop right away. There are other reasons for its improved balance sheet, like its comprehensive surge in sponsorship deal’s revenues. In fact, there is around 30% jump in sponsorship revenues; the topmost sponsorship deal was with General Motors for Chevrolet logo to be printed on players T-shirts for next seven seasons until 2014. Moreover, in last quarter alone, it signed around ten more sponsorship deals with various global brands including … [Read more...]
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