Brazil is among the few soccer playing regions where nationality scores higher than anything else, in fact, big clubs there even afraid of hiring a foreign coach fearing how fans would react over a non-Brazilian mentoring their side. When sentiments are so insecure in club level football, how would they be when it comes to national side especially when they are heading for the world cup. This is something that could have happened with the South Americans had they hired Pep Guardiola to coach their national side for the last world cup. This is revealed by the defender Daniel Alves who says, football association was close to bring Spanish ahead of the FIFA cup but backed off on the last moment fearing how fans would response to a foreigner having been in charge of the national side. Although, 32-year-old Barcelona player did not reveal who eventually refused to hire him, but added, it was the wrong decision that paid them at last. According to him, Guardiola was the best coach for their … [Read more...]
Ronaldo cut short an interview when asked about his contract extension for Real Madrid
If you are a starlet playing for a big side, it does not mean life will be easier for you, though, you would enjoy best perks of being heartthrob of million of fans but this is also true that media would follow each of your failure more than your successes. Real Madrid is one such side who is known for throwing unaccounted money on players of its liking and when they hired Manchester United’s forward Ronaldo, Portuguese became the world’s priciest player of that time. The 30-year-old has since been proving why he should be given that quantum of money; in fact, he is among the few ones who are still capable of drawing much more salary than earlier. This is not a news that Real star is in tremendous form these days with several unparalleled feats to his name but this is also true he is having some contract troubles with the club bosses and this problem started getting the media space when Bernabeu side hired Bale at another record breaking price. Since, Bale failed miserably to live up … [Read more...]
Ramos would be a huge surplus for ManU: Paul Clement
Manchester United’s latest target Real Madrid’s Sergio Ramos seems to have become an eye candy for every expert that is why, every day, at least one statement is coming out from an expert who has been associated with Spanish giant and has observed him closely in the past. Now, its turn of Real’s former assistant manager Paul Clement who applauds Van gaal target and says Spaniard is going to be a major boost for the Red Devils in upcoming league season. If we look at last few developments, at least one thing is sure, i.e., Ramos is not going to be a cheap affair for the Manchester giant despite the fact that Dutchman has long been associated with the player when he used to mentor the Santiago Bernabéu side. Calling 29-year-old as the best centre-back in the world, Clement recalled the days when he used to be second in command of Carlo Ancelotti’s side who triumphed 2014 Champions league title. The last attempt made by the Old Trafford was rejected instantly by the Spanish side citing … [Read more...]
Argentina coach says they didn’t want to use Carlos Tevez in penalty shootout of Copa America quarterfinal
There have been countless moments in soccer when a player, who was about to sit outside before the match, luckily got an opportunity to play and made history by preforming brilliantly; this is something that happened with Argentina national side in Copa America quarterfinal against Colombia. Actually, match finished its first ninety minutes without a score on the card hence match entered into penalty shootout where Carlos Tevez scored the decisive spot kick to take his side into semis. But now, it is being revealed by the national coach Gerardo Martino that they were earlier planning not to allow Tevez take the penalty as they were fearing he may miss the shot as he did in 2011 Copa America against Uruguay. But luck was with striker that day and he made history by scoring the winner for his side. Talking about the critical moments when team think-tank was discussing about who should take forward line to fire the penalty shots, Martino said, “Football is like that sometimes. I didn't … [Read more...]
Pep Guardiola reveals secrets of his success
No matter how big and successful you are in your professional career you always want to be rich in goodwill than titles, this is a dream of every player and manager but only few of them could successfully achieve this goal. Like, in case of German side Bayern Munich and its head coach Pep Guardiola, they ruled the domestic league last year and Guardiola helped his side win its twenty-fifth title which is an unprecedented feat for now. Although, Spanish’s contract with German giants has one year left yet 44-year-old is in no mood to forgo the respect that he can earn while doing his job honestly. If we scan the contemporary soccer almost everyone wants to do this but when it comes to actually scarify something for it, everyone just run after titles. In case of Spanish mentor, both hold true: he is earning respect along with titles therefore he is over cloud nine these days after his side’s brilliant show in both Bundesliga and Champions League. Talking about his career goal, Guardiola … [Read more...]
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