The soviet-born Nigerian footballer Peter Odemwingie was reportedly not available for Nigerian national soccer team, as blamed by Nigerian coach Stephen Keshi. But his allegations have now been ruled out by the striker himself; he says he still wants to play for his nation if he gets the call. The West Bromwich Albion striker was upset over recent comments of Keshi who said that he turned his back to his nation; perhaps, he felt much disappointment to see how he is being labeled as a rebel by his own country’s soccer coach. In a recent interview to an online portal he said, “I did not say I won't play for the national team. I am 31 now, it will be hard to play every game, but I had an open and honest discussion with the coach and I will be available when they call me. If the coach decides to call me, I am still available to play for my country. When I decide I want to stop playing I will come out and say so myself.” Earlier, as told, Keshi had blamed him of showing his retaliation … [Read more...]
FFF President is hopeful to have all stadiums ready by Euro 2016
The most awaited soccer event, after FIFA World Cup, Euro 2016 may be far away from now, but its preparation timings are even more important at the moment. France is the host of coming mega Euro event, and as expected, its groundings are running smoothly than expected, perhaps France Football Federation’s president Noël Le Graët has expressed his satisfaction over the stadiums which are being renovated for hosting some of the most entertaining soccer events. The news is more important in the eyes of UEFA’s demand to inform it about the progress of at least nine stadiums by its Executive Committee’s meet which is scheduled to happen on January 24 next year. It is the third time when France is hosting Europeans most popular soccer finals, earlier; it has hosted it in 1984 and back in 1960. According to Noël Le Graët, there are four new stadiums that are being building up in Lille, Lyon, Nice, and Bordeaux, while four other stadiums need upgrading. He also mentioned about Stade de France, … [Read more...]
Swindon’s manager wants to fine players for defeat
Italian League One’s side Swindon Town’s manager Di Canio wants his players to be fined for their worst performance in a league match whereby they were surprisingly defeated by Macclesfield Town by 2-0. The legendry Di Canio, the former player of Swindon Town who has as many as 500 league appearances for the club, could not simply believe that his team can be thrown out in this fashion. The most important reason of his anger was Swindon’s substitute central midfielder: Louis Thompson, who put the ball in his own net at 90th minute though Macclesfield Town was already leading the match by then by 1-0, only goal by that time was fired by defender Tony Diagne in 63rd minute. Furious manager also asked his team to attend the training camp in early morning on Sunday. Despite his aggressive reaction to this defeat, it is very much unlikely that he would be able to impose any fine or salary cut on players coz of players protection guidelines which protect each player’s rights in case of poor … [Read more...]
Barca Makes History in La Liga
Barcelona has been participating in La Liga for last 113 years, but for the first time; it makes a thrilling start where it remained unbeaten for its first ten played matches. Especially, it is still unbeaten and no one knows how long this record will stretch. Saturday was the history day for Barca when it defeated courageous Celta Vigo by 3-1 and remained its status unbeaten. With this win, Barca is leading the leaderboard with its 28 points in 10 played matches, perhaps its position is getting strong as a day passes by in Spanish league. By the half time, Barco was leading with 2-1; Adriano and David Villa scored for it in 21st and 26th minutes and for Celta; Mario Bermejo scored the only goal in 24th minute. By the half time, it was apparent that Barca has made the history, and David Villa, in second half, confirmed it by scoring another goal surging the winning margin to 3-1. Barcelona position has always been compared with Real Madrid, and this time, it has a clear lead in that … [Read more...]
PSG is not after Mourinho and Ronaldo
Top French soccer club Paris Saint-Germain aka PSG has put a dot over rumors that it is after Mourinho and Ronaldo and both of them con become a part of it next summer. PSG’s sporting director Leonardo rubbished the reports citing PSG could offer €100 million to Real Madrid for both of them. However, according to rumor, La Gazzetta dello Sport has reported that PSG owner has already met with Jorge Mendes – agent of both Mourinho and Ronaldo, and offered them a substantial amount. On the other side, Real Madrid is also not interested in selling either of its two star teammates though Ronaldo’s contract is yet to be renewed by them. There is other news in circulation that says, PSG has offered £80 million for Ronaldo alone which is one of the highest figures in recent times. On the contrary, Al Khelaifi, president of PSG, keeps saying that they are nowhere interested in any Real Madrid player, yet behind the scene news are suggesting something else is in the making. It is known to … [Read more...]
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